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30 October 2023 

2023 Annual Report 

Hammer Metals Limited (ASX:HMX) (“Hammer” or “the Company”) is pleased to attach its Annual Report 
for the year ended 30 June 2023. 

For further information, please contact: 
Daniel Thomas 
Managing Director 
T +61 8 6369 1195 
E info@hammermetals.com.au 

This announcement was authorised for issue by Mark Pitts, Company Secretary, Hammer Metals Limited. 

T  (08) 6369 1195          E  info@hammermetals.com.au                                                                         
  ASX:HMX 
ABN 87 095 092 158    P  Unit 1, 28-30 Mayfair Street, West Perth, WA 6005                    hammermetals.com.au 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report
Hammer Metals

2023

ABN

87 095 092 158

ASX

HMX

  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Russell Davis  
Non-Executive Chairman

 Daniel Thomas 
Managing Director

 David Church 
Non-Executive Director

 James Croser 
Non-Executive Director

  COMPANY SECRETARY

Mark Pitts

   PRINCIPAL &   

REGISTERED OFFICE

 Unit 1, 28-30 Mayfair Street,  
West Perth, WA 6005

 Telephone: +61 8 6369 1195 
info@hammermetals.com.au  
www.hammermetals.com.au

 Postal Address 
Unit 1, 28-30 Mayfair Street,  
West Perth, WA 6005

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  AUDITORS

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Level 5,  
35 Havelock Street 
Perth West 
WA, 6005 
Telephone: +61 8 9426 8999 
info@pkfperth.com.au

  SHARE REGISTRY

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Nedlands WA 6009 
Australia 
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   STOCK E XCHANGE

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Level 40, Central Park, 
152-158 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000

 CORPOR ATE 
GOVERNANCE

 The Company’s corporate 
governance statement  
can be found at the following 
URL: hammermetals.com.au/
about/corporate-governance/

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contents

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chairman’s Letter 

Corporate Strategy 

Operational Highlights 

Corporate Activity 

OPER ATIONS

Operational Summary 

STATEMENTS & REPORTS

Competent Person’s Statements 

Annual Mineral Resource Statement 

Tenement Interests 

Directors Report 

FINANCIALS

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement Of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement Of Profit Or Loss And Other 
Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity 

Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows 

Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statement 

Director’s Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

ASX Additional Information 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDIntroduction

Chairman's 
Letter 
On behalf of Hammer’s Board of Directors I would like  
to present Hammer’s 2023 Annual Report 

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

In my letter last year I wrote that I looked forward to the year 
ahead with confidence and mentioned several goals we hoped 
to achieve in the forthcoming year. Results of our field programs 
will be discussed in greater detail by Dan Thomas in the following 
Operations Review, however it is useful to look back on how the 
Company has progressed. 

On the positive side of the ledger the Company announced a 
major 39% upgrade in its 100%-owned Kalman resource to a 
contained 500,000 tonnes Cu equivalent metal, as well as adding 
the smaller Lake View copper-gold deposit to the Company’s 
mineral inventory. The Kalman project now comprises an estimated 
208,000  tonnes  of  copper,  38,000  tonnes  of  molybdenum, 
343,000 ounces of gold and 84,100 kilograms of rhenium in six 
deposits. Mining studies have recommenced into assessing the 
development potential of these resources.

Also, as foreshadowed last year Hammer’s 100%-owned Hardway 
prospect  is  shaping  up  as  an  interesting  copper-REE-yttrium 
deposit. Hardway is located close to the Barkly Highway, within 
easy  trucking  distance  of  Kalman,  as  are  our  other  satellite 
deposits at Elaine, Overlander North, Overlander South, Jubilee 
and  Lakeview.  If  further  drilling  at  Hardway  substantiates  the 
results to date it is anticipated Hardway will be added to Hammer’s 
mineral inventory in the coming months.

Exciting new positions are also emerging at the southern end 
of our tenement block from our drilling at Mount Hope South 
and Mascotte where high grade copper-gold intersections have 
been made this year. These targets are near to the Mount Hope 
and Lady Fanny deposits currently being actively assessed by 
Carnaby  Resource  Limited.  Hammer  holds  a  strong  ground 
position proximal to these deposits with multiple targets yet to 
be tested.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDAfter the initial encouraging results along the Ajax East - Pearl 
trend  and  at  Mascotte  Junction,  the  Company’s  subsequent 
drilling did not see these prospects translate into new resource 
positions. Whilst disappointments are unavoidable in exploration, 
as a team we know we must persevere, reappraise, and refocus; 
striving to put the funds  that our  shareholders,  partners,  and 
investors provide to the Company into targets where we think we 
have the best chances of discovery.

With respect to Hammer’s “large target” generative work, the 
collection of baseline geochemical and geophysical data has 
advanced the Bullrush IOCG target, the previously untested large-
scale altered and mineralised zone at Jimmy’s Creek, as well 
as a series of strong VTEM conductors at Brothers north of the 
high-grade Tick Hill gold mine to the drilling stage. The optimal 
pathways to getting these targets tested at the earliest opportunity 
is currently under consideration. 

The Company is actively monitoring the heightened activities of 
our neighboring explorers and miners in the Mount Isa region and 
is vigorously assessing new opportunities that make strategic 
sense  to  acquire,  as  well  as  identifying  non-core  areas  for 
divesting or farmout.  

The Mount Isa region is predicted to be an important source 
of  base  and  critical  metals  to  supply  the  energy  transition 
infrastructure and is attracting significant government and major 
company  attention.  We  believe  that  the  potential  for  a  large 
copper discovery as well as discovery of other critical minerals 
within Hammer’s 3,000km2 ground position remains high, and 
that Hammer, with its significant mineral inventory located in the 
core of this region has a key role to play in the critical mineral 
thematic and any potential consolidation opportunities. 

On the corporate front, in September we welcomed James Croser 
to Hammer’s board of directors as a Non-executive Director. James 
brings a wealth of practical mining and corporate experience to 
the Company. Sadly, Ziggy Lubieniecki has retired from the board 
however we will be able to access Ziggy’s exploration skills on 
a consulting basis. On behalf of the board I would like to thank 
Ziggy for his valued contribution.

In  conclusion  I  would  like  to  thank  Hammer’s  supportive 
shareholders, our joint venture partners at Mount Isa (Sumitomo 
Metal Mining Oceania and Glencore) as well as our small but 
effective team led by Dan Thomas for their efforts over the past 
year. Hammer of course advances on the efforts of its exploration 
team. I would like to acknowledge their significant contributions to 
our activities as they do the practical work of getting the various 
approvals and undertaking the field programs, and getting the 
ideas tested. The Hammer Metals team remains committed to 
making a significant exploration discovery and delivering a positive 
outcome for our shareholders.

Sincerely,

Russell Davis 
Chairman

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Corporate Strategy

Corporate 
Strategy

 →  Position the company for discovery, through innovative 
and focused exploration for large copper-gold and gold 
deposits in two of the world’s great metal provinces.

 →  Grow the Company’s defined JORC resources to 

progress to a viable mining development scenario in 
Mount Isa.

 →  Work to consolidate and improve the quality of the 

Company’s tenement positions.

 → Operate safely and effectively.

 → Deliver positive financial returns to shareholders.

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Highlights

 →  Completion of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for 

Kalman with a ~39% increase in the contained metal within 
the deposit equating to ~500,000t of contained copper 
equivalent metal.

 →  Improved categorisation of the Kalman resource with an 
increase of 141% of inventory within the Indicated JORC 
category.

 →  Discovery of a significant copper/heavy rare earth element 
system at Hardway with broad zones of mineralisation 
discovered over a strike extent in excess of 1km.

 →  Hammer applied and won a competitive tender process 
for new tenements in close proximity to the Mount Hope 
copper project.

 →  Acquisition of an 80% interest in the Cu/REE projects 

Mount Dorothy and Cobalt Ridge.

 →  Completion of broad scale geophysical programs including 
ground, downhole and airborne EM surveys, IP surveys, 
detailed gravity surveys and aerial and ground magnetic 
surveys generating sizeable highly prospective copper/
gold targets.

 →  Significant mineralised copper intercepts recorded at 
promising targets at South Hope and Mount Mascotte.

 →  Completed over 14.5km of drilling across in excess of a 

dozen targets in the Mount Isa project.

 →  Identification of pegmatite system covering in excess of 
1 square kilometre and lithium geochemical anomalism 
at North Orelia, situated approximately 40km east of the 
world class Kathleen Valley lithium deposit.

 →  Continued to define new prospective targets across lightly 
explored tenure in the Yandal gold, lithium and nickel belt. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDCorporate Strategy

Corporate 
Activity 
The Company’s corporate activities are focussed on 
enhancing the capacity of our exploration team to make 
discoveries through adequate funding, as well as securing 
tenements or projects that improve the quality and potential 
of the Company’s exploration portfolio. 

During the year, the Company further enhanced its standing in 
the Mount Isa region with Hammer notified that it is the prioritised 
applicant  for  EPM28285,  located  directly  west  of  its  Mount 
Hope tenement (EPM26777), along-trend and less than 5km 
north of Carnaby Resources’ (ASX: CNB) Lady Fanny and Nil 
Desperandum copper discoveries.  Hammer also acquired an 
80% interest in the Mount Dorothy and Cobalt Ridge projects, two 
critical minerals projects in the Mount Isa district. 

With a strong focus on our Mount Isa exploration portfolio, and 
declining interest for investors in gold exploration, our activities at 
our Yandal project were again slow during the year.  An extensive 
soil sampling program in FY21 delivered exciting new lithium, 
gold and nickel targets and have the company set for a new 
phase of exploration in the Yandal region during the coming year. 

On the funding front, the Company raised $3.5 million though a 
share placement (“Placement”) at $0.060 per new share.  The 
Placement  was  well  supported  by  existing  shareholders  and 
several new high-quality institutional and sophisticated investors, 
representing  a  strong  endorsement  of  Hammer’s  upcoming 
planned exploration programs in the Mount Isa region of North 
Queensland. An additional $200,000 was raised subsequent 
to the financial year, with the approval for the participation of 
Hammer’s directors in the placement.  Aiding funding during the 
year, a Research and Development tax refund of $1.1 million was 
received in March.

Through  historical  transactions,  the  company  also  holds 
investments in three junior exploration companies with a current 
valuation of ~A$250,000. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

Mt Isa Project 
(QLD) 
The Company is an active mineral explorer in the Mount Isa 
region, focused on discovering large copper-gold deposits of 
the Ernest Henry style and has a range of prospective targets 
at various stages of testing. 

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Company holds a 
strategic tenement position covering over 3,000km2 with 100% 
interests in the Kalman (Cu-Au-Mo-Re) deposit, the Overlander 
North and Overlander South (Cu-Co) deposits, the Elaine-Dorothy 
(Cu-Au) deposit, the Lakeview (Cu-Au) deposit and a 51% interest 
in the Jubilee (Cu-Au) deposit.   

The ground position is focused on major regional-scale structural 
zones and extends for over 100km from Mary Kathleen in the 
north to the Tick Hill area in the south.  

The highlight of the FY23 year was the significant increase in the 
Mineral Resource estimate of the Kalman Cu-Mo-Au-Re deposit.  
The extension of a fourth lens of mineralisation to the north of 
the deposit provided the foundation for a 40% increase in the 
contained metal of the deposit.  Ore sorting test work completed 
on Kalman during the year also highlighted potential for further 
optimisation of this deposit.

Over the year the company progressively tested many highly 
prospective targets defined through previous geophysical and 
geochemical  programs.    The  culmination  of  these  thorough 
preliminary programs led to the discovery of a number of highly 
prospective targets with broad initial drilling intercepts (>50m) 
with grades in excess of 1% copper.  These targets at Hardway, 
Mount Mascotte and South Hope provide for follow up drilling 
programs and potentially new JORC resources for Hammer’s 
mineral inventory. 

At Hardway, initial field work delineated a copper and a heavy 
rare earth element system.  Drilling during the year highlighted 
significant  strike  potential  (1km)  with  wide  spaced  drilling 
intercepting mineralisation in most drill holes.  

Exploration within Hammer’s southern portfolio also increased 
during the year, resulting in strong copper intercepts in drilling at 
Mount Hope South and the nearby Mount Mascotte and Mascotte 
Junction prospects.  Initial drilling at these prospects has been 
encouraging with follow up programs underway at the time of 
this report.

Broad scale geophysical programs, including Electromagnetic 
(EM), Induced Polarisation (IP), Gravity and Magnetic surveys 
have further contributed to a growing list of impressive IOCG 
targets for Hammer in the Mount Isa region.  Further ground 
truthing and geochemical soil sampling programs have been 
completed  leading  to  the  maturation  of  prospects  such  as 
Bullrush and The Brothers.  These prospects are drill ready and 
will be considered for drilling in FY24, potentially through a new 
Joint Venture arrangement.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDMount Isa Project Locations

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

Mount Isa 
Copper Gold Projects

 ▲ Kalman

The 100%-owned Kalman deposit, located 50km south-east 
of Mt Isa and 25km south of the Barkly Highway, is one of the 
few polymetallic deposits in Queensland to contain significant 
molybdenum and rhenium in addition to copper and gold. 

With open pit and underground mining potential, the deposit 
remains open at depth and along strike.

Hammer  reported  an  updated  Mineral  Resource  Estimate 
(MRE) for Kalman during the June Quarter, delivering significant 
additional tonnage of shallow mineralisation. The MRE update 
reflects successful extensional drill programs completed last 
year and positions Hammer with one of the largest undeveloped 
mineral inventories in the Mount Isa region. 

Highlights of the MRE update include:

 →   A 39% increase in the contained metal within the deposit 
and equates to ~500,000t of contained copper equivalent 
metal:

o   39.2Mt at 1.07% Recovered Copper Equivalent (“CuEq 
Rec”) at 0.53% Cu, 0.27g/t Au, 0.10% Mo, 1.5g/t Ag 
and 2.1g/t Re (See ASX Announcement 8 May 2023). 

o   Open pit material represents 71% of the MRE 

(27.7Mt at 0.89% Cu Eq Rec)1.; and 

o   The Kalman MRE contains 208,400t of copper, 
343,200oz of gold, 38,000t of molybdenum, 
1.92Moz of silver and 84,100kg of rhenium.

In addition to the improvement in resource categorisation, the 
open pit resource at Kalman has grown from 13.3Mt to 27.7Mt.  
The inclusion of additional mineralisation at a shallow depth has 
the potential to positively impact the economics of the deposit.

 ▲ Kalman MRE by JORC Classification (May 2023 vs 2016)

Kalman Deposit - JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate (May, 2023)

Classification

Indicated

Inferred

Total

CuEq 
Cont.  
% (3)

CuEq 
Rec. 
%(2,3,4)

Tonnes 
Kt(1)

Cu 
%

Au 
g/t

17,120

1.04

0.87

0.43 0.22

22,070

1.46

1.22

0.61 0.31

Ag 
g/t

1.2

1.7

Mo 
%

Re 
g/t

0.08

1.7

0.11

2.5

39,190

1.27

1.07

0.53 0.27

1.5

0.10

2.1

2016 Kalman Resource(6)

20,000

1.80

N/A

0.61 0.34

1.9

0.14

3.7

Change

96%

-29%

N/A

-13% -20% -20% -31% -42%

Contained 
Cu Eq Metal 
(Kt) (1)

Recovered 
Cu Eq 
Metal (Kt)(1)

180

320

500

360

39%

150

270

420

N/A

N/A

 → Note: (1)  Rounded to nearest 10kt

 →  Note: (2)   The recovered copper equivalent equation is: CuEq Recovered = 0.86*Cu + (0.74*0.771051*Au)  

+ (0.74*0.008336*Ag) + (0.86*4.857143*Mo) + (0.77*0.023334*Re)

 →  Note: (3)  Copper Equivalent Price assumptions are: Cu: US$7,714/t (US$3.50/lb); Au: US$1,850/oz; Ag: US$20/oz;  

Mo: US$37,468/t (or US$17/lb); and Re: US$1,800/kg

 →  Note: (4)   Recovery assumptions are: Cu 86%; Au 74%; Ag 74%; Mo 86%; and Re 77%

 →  Note: (5)  2016 Cut Off Grades; Open Cut: 0.7% Cu Eq. and Underground 1.2% Cu Eq.

 →  Note: (6)  2023 Cut Off Grades: Open Pit 0.4% Cu Eq. and Underground 1.0% Cu Eq.

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Further effort in the coming year will continue to improve previous 
study work, much of which is now more than five years old and 
based upon the prior resource model.  This work will include a 
revision of historical mining study optimisations with updated 
metal  prices,  cost  assumptions  and  incorporate  the  recent 
successful ore sorting test results (see ASX Announcement 1 
November 2022).

A program to enhance metallurgical work completed in 2010 will 
be considered in FY24 with a view to improving the historical 
recoveries  for  copper  and  molybdenum.    The  separation  of 
copper and molybdenum sulphides is common practice in many 
global porphyry deposits such as Cadia (NSW), Sierra Gorda 
and Spence.

 ▲ Kalman MRE Categorisation Changes (2016 to 2023)

Kalman structure looking south

Categorisation Kalman 
Resource

2016 MRE 
(Kt)(1)

Indicated

Inferred

Proportion of Indicated

Proportion of Inferred

7,100

13,200

35%

65%

2023 MRE 
(Kt)(2)

17,120

22,120

44%

56%

 → Note: (1)  2016 Cut Off Grades: Open Cut: 0.7% Cu Eq. and Underground 1.2% Cu Eq.

 →  Note: (2)   2023 Cut Off Grades: Open Cut: 0.4% Cu Eq. and Underground 1.0% Cu Eq.

% Increase

141%

67%

25%

-13%

Kalman Cu Equivalent Grade Tonnage Curve

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

Kalman Oblique View Looking Northwest showing Copper Equivalent % Blocks  
(See ASX Announcement 8 May 2023)

Hammer also undertook an initial round of ore sorting testwork to determine whether ore sorting technology could be effectively 
applied to upgrading Kalman ore. The results indicate that >80% of the combined value of the ore can be recovered with a 40-45% 
reduction in mass processed. 

Specifically, the ore sorting setting of rejecting low density 
material could achieve:

 →  Copper grade increase of 28% (0.71% to 0.91% Cu) with 

a mass reduction of 35% and recovery of 83.4%;

 →  Gold grade increase of 39% (0.23g/t to 0.32g/t Au) with 
a mass reduction of 35% and recovery of 90.7% %; and 

 →  Molybdenum grade increase of 103% (0.33% to 
0.67%Mo) with a mass reduction of 61.8% and a 
recovery of 76.6%.

 →  The initial work indicates that the Kalman deposit 
is very amenable to ore sorting and a larger bulk 
testwork program will be considered in FY24. (See ASX 
Announcement 1 November 2022)

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Drilling at Kalman 

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ Kalman West

Kalman West is located approximately 1km west of the 
Kalman Cu-Au-Mo-Re Deposit. The prospect is anomalous in 
gold, copper, lead and zinc. 

Initial mapping and drilling in the area showed the potential for high-
grade gold mineralisation. 

Mapping indicated that these high-grade results are sourced from 
several narrow quartz veins.  Further investigation was considered 
warranted  as  the  Tick  Hill  Gold  Deposit  is  hosted  in  a  similar 
geological and structural position relative to the Pilgrim Fault as 
Kalman West.  With previous drill intersections of 1m at 46.3g/t Au 
and rock chips returning assays of up to 4.48% Au (refer to ASX 

announcements dated 1 October 2015, 28 August 2017 and 26 
July 2021), Hammer completed a close-spaced five-hole, 200m RC 
drilling program in the area.

Whilst a significant intercept of 1m at 65.4g/t gold from 9m in 
HKWRC015 was returned from this program, the continuity of the 
high-grade mineralisation is poor and no further work is warranted. 
(see ASX Announcement 7 March 2023).

 ▲ Lakeview

The Lakeview prospect is marked by historical workings 
along an approximate 350m strike length. 

Production records indicate that the mine was worked in the 1960’s 
and early 1970’s with 1,213 tons of ore extracted at a 16% Cu grade. 
The lode forms a distinctive sigmoidal shape with shafts being 
present on the long limbs of the prospective structure.

A new JORC resource was defined at the Lakeview deposit during 
the year.  An Initial Mineral Resource Estimate was completed for 
the Lakeview copper-gold deposit comprising 0.58 million tonnes 
at 1.03% Cu and 0.30g/t Au in the Inferred category at a 0.3% Cu 
cut-off.  The Lakeview deposit extends from surface and is open at 
depth with excellent potential for extensions both at depth and along 
strike (See ASX Announcement 21 December 2022).

Lakeview long section looking north  
(See ASX announcement 21 December 2022)

 ▲ Lakeview MRE by JORC classification (December 2022)

Lakeview Deposit - Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate by weathering type (Cu 0.3% cut-off) - December 2022

Oxide

Fresh

Oxide

Total

Tonnes

0.48

0.10

0.58

Cu (%)

13.06

0.84

1.03

Au (g/t)

0.31

0.25

0.30

Cu (t)

5,100

800

6,000

Au (Ozs)

4,800

800

5,600

 → Totals may not sum exactly due to minor rounding errors

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 ▲ Hardway

The Hardway prospect was identified as a highly prospective 
target to be pursued during 2023. 

Hammer has just completed its third drilling program at this prospect 
where it has delineated broad zone of copper and heavy rare earth 
mineralisation with a strike extent of at least 1km.

The  Hardway  Prospect  is  unique  in  the  Mt  Isa  inlier  due  to  its 
combination of copper and REE mineralisation, and its location near 
regional infrastructure.  Hardway is a dominant Heavy Rare Earth 
Yttrium Oxide (HREYO) system with an average HREYO/TREYO 
ratio of 65% within the interval below. 

Drilling highlights for the year included (see ASX Announcement, 
6 February 2023, 7 March 2023, 24 May 2023, 21 August 2023.):

 →  57m at 1.0% Cu from surface in HMHWRC012, including 

10m at 2.87% Cu, 0.11g/t Au and 0.09% TREYO from 25m;

 →  24m at 1.06% Cu and 0.20% TREYO from 14m within 
58m at 0.55% Cu from surface in HMHWRC006 (hole 
terminated in mineralisation).

 →  30m at 1.1% copper from 48m in HMHWRC001 in addition 

to 26m at 0.14% TREYO from 34m.

Hardway North Pit looking south

Hardway - Soil Cu contours and drilling (See ASX Announcement 24 May 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ Ajax

The Ajax prospect is located approximately 1.2km south-east of 
Lakeview along the 15km Trafalgar-to-Jubilee mineralised trend. 

The Ajax trend was initially discovered in early 2022 with an intercept 
of 11m at 5% Cu and 2.5g/t Au in HMLVRC014 (see ASX release 
dated 9 March 2022).    

In late 2022, follow-up drilling in the Ajax area tested this trend along 
strike with copper intercepts including:

 →  48m @ 0.43% Cu and 0.12g/t Au from 10m in HMLVRC021, 

including:

 → 4m at 2.4% Cu and 0.41g/t Au from 27m in HMLVRC021. 

Five holes (for 1,050m) were drilled along the Ajax East FLEM anomaly. 
These holes targeted FLEM anomalies and zones of demagnetisation. 
The rationale was to test varying geophysical properties along the 
strike length of the EM anomaly, as these properties reflect the 
underlying alteration and sulphide mineralisation. 

The broader extent of the sulphide system delineated at Ajax East 
remains under-explored, with strike extents of greater than 250m 
still without any drill coverage. Hammer will look to build upon its 
geological knowledge of the Ajax area and further test this zone in 
future drilling programs.

Ajax drilling highlights and underlying Electromagnetic Anomalies (See ASX Announcement 7 March 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

Mount Hope Region
Hammer’s activities in the Mount Hope region increased 
during the year with promising prospects developing at South 
Hope, Mount Mascotte and their surrounds. 

Several promising drill intersections were delivered from each of these prospects highlighting the immense potential in a region 
where Hammer holds a very strong ground position including around the entirety of Carnaby Resources Mount Hope Mining 
License.

Hammer’s Mount Hope and Mascotte tenements and current drilling targets  
(See ASX Announcements: 22 November 2022, 19 December 2022, 23 December 2022, 4 and 27 July 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ South Hope

South Hope consists of a steeply west-dipping and 
south-plunging quartz breccia pipe with chalcopyrite as the 
main copper-bearing sulphide. 

Initial drilling at South Hope delivered highly promising results 
including (see ASX Announcements 4 and 27 July 2023):

 →  25m at 2.41% Cu and 0.47g/t Au from 74m in 

HMHSRC001, including 6m at 3.12% Cu and 0.36g/t Au 
from 85m.

 →  Follow up drilling was equally successful delivering further 
high grade copper intersections including (See ASX 
Announcement 3 and 27 July 2023); and 

 →  15m at 3.47% Cu within a broader mineralised zone of 

56m at 1.12% Cu in HMHSRC007. 

 →  4m at 3.03% Cu and 0.29g/t Au from 39m in HMSHRC003, 

including 1m at 10.1% Cu and 0.98g/t Au from 40m.

 Further follow up drilling in progress at the time of preparation of 
this report with results expected to be returned in the near future.

Plan view of drill-holes, with modelled DHEM plates  
(See also ASX announcements 20 July 2022, 25 October 2022, 22 November 2022, 4 and 27 July 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

 ▲ Mount Hope South to South Hope

To the north of South Hope, Hammer has defined a mineralised 
trend which appears to intersect with the Binna Burra structure, 
currently being drilled by Carnaby Resources (ASX: CNB). 

The Binna Burra structure is thought to continue onto Hammer’s EPM and is the likely source of the mineralisation which was previously 
mined at the Mount Hope South prospect. 

Prospecting  between  the  Mount  Hope  South  and  South  Hope 
prospects has shown zones of quartz and ironstones with high-
grade copper/gold rock chip analyses (see ASX Announcement 
20 July 2022).  

The potential for these zones to link is still being evaluated with an 
Induced Polarisation survey conducted in late September.   

Hammer is yet to test this prospective zone adjacent to the tenement 
boundary as the Company continues to gather valuable geological 
information  from  our  neighbour’s  drilling  programs.  Any  future 
mining of this zone, if mineralisation is defined, may need to occur 
in conjunction with our neighbours as the mining pits would be likely 
to impinge on the neighbouring Mining Lease.

Mount Hope Plan -Historical workings and IP Anomalies  
(See ASX Announcements 22 November 2022 and 4 July 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ Mount Mascotte and Mascotte Junction

The Mascotte group consists of two prospects separated by 
approximately 900m, both of which are located approximately 
4.5km to the east of the Mount Hope project area. 

Mt Mascotte, which represents the more southerly of the two targets, consists of a north striking, vertically dipping gossan zone which 
was historically mined by a small open cut and two shafts (now collapsed) in the early 1900’s.

The zone of copper mineralisation intercepted in HMMARC008 
is thought to potentially represent a southerly plunging zone of 
mineralisation, and at this time the true width of the intercept is 
unable to be estimated.  It is also noteworthy that the drill hole was 
terminated in mineralisation.

In follow up work, a fixed loop EM survey was designed at Mascotte 
which outlined a strong EM anomaly coincident with a gossanous 
zone at Mascotte West. A further follow up drilling program at Mount 
Mascotte and Mascotte West was in progress at the time of this report.

Drilling at the Mascotte prospects occurred across two programs 
during the year with the second program designed to follow-up 
results from an earlier drilling program which delivered significant 
intercepts including (See ASX announcement 19 December 2022):

 →  6m at 3.73% Cu and 1.47g/t Au (from 50m) and 1m at 

1.97% Cu and 0.23g/t Au (from 63m) in HMMARC002; and 

 →  6m at 2.04% Cu, 0.14g/t Au, 0.07% Co and 0.17% Ni (from 
30m) in HMMARC003 and 1m at 5.85% Cu and 0.14g./t 
Au (from 18m).

Follow-up drilling at Mount Mascotte recorded a broad zone of 
mineralisation at the southern end of the historic workings with 
results from HMMARC008 including (See ASX Announcement 27 
July 2023):

 → 53m  at 1.55% Cu and 0.52g/t Au from 77m including: 
o 12m at 2.48% Cu and 0.71g/t Au from 77m; and 
o 9m at 2.33%Cu and 0.68g/t Au from 95m.

Mt Mascotte Long Section – Potentially 
representing a plunging mineral system

Mt Mascotte and Mascotte Junction showing 
drilling in addition to the west-dipping Fixed 
Loop EM plate to the west of Mt Mascotte 
(See ASX Announcement 27 July 2023)

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Operations Summary

Georgina - Bullrush
Hammer completed airborne magnetics and ground-based 
gravity surveys to better delineate blind IOCG targets 
beneath the Cambrian Georgina Basin cover. 

Recent work by Rio Tinto Exploration over the multi-phase Wimberu granite met with success at the Devoncourt Project, where Rio has 
discovered a blind IOCG system hosted by a late-stage intrusive breccia body within the Wimberu Intrusive complex. (ASX announcement 
19 September 2022).

Further refinement of gravity and magnetic models is being completed for the Bullrush area. Basement depth modelling has been completed 
ascertaining the depth of cover and likely best drilling method to test the identified targets with a view to potential drill testing in the coming 
months. Hammer has also identified the Bullrush prospect as a highly attractive target for possible Joint Venture.

Bullrush IOCG Target with Magnetics

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDNew Tenure 

 ▲ Mount Dorothy and Cobalt Ridge

During the final quarter of the year, Hammer agreed to 
acquire 80% of the exploration tenure holding the Mount 
Dorothy and Cobalt Ridge prospects from Element Minerals.  

The  interests  were  acquired  in  exchange  for  a  1%  Net  Smelter 
Royalty (NSR) on each of the Mount Dorothy and Cobalt Ridge 
properties.  These prospects were initially sold by Hammer to Global 
Energy Metals Corporation (GEMC) in 2019 as part of Hammer’s 
divestment of the Millenium Cobalt Project. In light of Hammer’s 
recent exploration success in making a significant copper-rare earth 
discovery at the nearby Hardway prospect, and the exploration 
results from Mount Dorothy by China Yunnan Copper Australia Ltd 
in 2011 that suggest similarities in the mineralogy of the Hardway 
and Mount Dorothy mineral systems, the Company is pleased to 
have re-acquired the prospects.

With  the  renewed  focus  on  critical  minerals  in  Queensland, 
Hammer continues to build its geological knowledge of the rare 
earth systems in the region, in particular the unique nature of the 
dominant heavy rare earth minerals contained in both the Hardway 
and Mount Dorothy systems. 

Historical  drilling  at  the  Mount  Dorothy  prospect  returned  the 
following intersections (See ASX Announcement 14 July 2023):

 → 36m at 1.54% Cu from 50m in MDD006 including: 

o 9m at 5.48% Cu from 55m.

 → 35m at 1.52% Cu from 17m in MDR002; including: 
o 5m at 2.81% Cu and 744ppm Co from 19m.

 → 16m at 1,864ppm total TREYO from 71m in MDD005 

The  rare  earth  intercepts  at  Mount  Dorothy  showed  a  high 
proportion (~75%) of HREEY expressed as a percentage of Total 
Rare Earth Yttrium elements.

 ▲ EPM28285 “The Plus” tenement application

Hammer Metals was successful in applying for “The Plus” 
tenement with sub blocks adjoining Hammer’s Mount Hope 
tenements.

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Operations Summary

Mount Isa East Joint Venture  
(Sumitomo Metal Mining earning 60% Interest)

The Joint Venture area covers sections of the Even Steven, 
Mount Philp, Dronfield West and Malbon target areas 
covering approximately 290km2 of Hammer’s 3,000km2  
Mount Isa Project.  

The areas are considered highly prospective for the discovery of Iron Oxide Copper Gold deposits (“IOCG”).  The Joint Venture 
exploration activities heavily focussed on the Trafalgar to Pearl copper and gold trends.The MIE JV has entered the final year of the 
4-year earn-in phase, concluding March 31, 2024.

During the year, the Joint Venture completed ~3km of RC drilling 
at Trafalgar and Pearl with a 411m diamond drill hole complete 
at the Mt Philp prospect (part funded through a CEI grant from 
the Queensland Department of Resources).  

Ongoing  geophysical  and  geochemical  programs  within  the 
MIE  JV  are  continuing,  with  soil  surveys  being  completed  at 
Malbon and gravity surveys at Secret, Shakespeare, Dronfield 
and Malbon underway.  

A VTEM survey was completed in August 2023, targeting the 
project areas at Malbon and Dronfield following up on previously 
identified geochemical anomalies.  Results from this survey are 
undergoing analysis with a view to identifying suitable drilling 
targets in the coming months.

Induced  Polarisation  (IP)  Surveys  for  copper-gold  targets  at 
Shadow South and Mount Philp have been scheduled, in addition 

to IP survey lines being recently completed at the Jimmy Creek, 
Even Steven and Secret/Shakespeare target zones.  

A collaborative research program has been completed with the 
CSIRO to examine select areas within the Joint Venture. This 
study compared alteration and mineralisation styles within the 
Joint Venture area to other IOCG deposits within the Isa region 
and in the Gawler Craton in South Australia.  Several priority 
areas  identified  for  potential  large-scale  IOCG  targets  were 
identified,  namely;  south  of  Shadow,  Jimmy  Creek  and  Even 
Steven.  Further geochemical and geophysical programs have 
been instigated to further define potential targets at these zones.

A drilling program is being scheduled for late 2023/early 2024 
with targets to be further refined during the current geophysical 
and geochemical programs.

 ▲ Trafalgar

Seven holes (for 1,703m) were drilled along the Trafalgar trend 
at The Springs (two holes), Trafalgar (four holes) and Victory 
prospects (one hole).

The drilling was primarily designed to test Induced Polarisation 
chargeability zones defined in 2022. 

Drilling at The Springs remains wide-spaced with several potential 
targets to be tested between the zones of mineralisation intersected 
in this drilling and previous drilling programs. Significant intercepts 
from the two holes at The Springs include:

 →  A mineralised system envelope of 25m at 0.19% Cu 

from 40m with a second envelope of 10m at 0.94% Cu 
and 0.16g/t Au from 152m in HMTRRC017 (See ASX 
Announcement 12 December 2022).

Drilling  has  now  identified  several  broad  zones  of  copper 
mineralisation along this extensive mineralised trend.  A structural 
review of the Trafalgar to Pearl trend was completed late in the 
financial year with an emphasis on developing new prospective 
targets within the northern portion of the Joint Venture ground.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDPlan view of drill-holes, with modelled DHEM plates  
(See also ASX announcements 20 July 2022, 25 October 2022, 22 November 2022, 4 and 27 July 2023)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

 ▲ Pearl

The Pearl prospect is located on the Trafalgar-to-Jubilee 
trend, approximately 2km south of Ajax East and on the same 
magnetic ridge which characterises this trend.

Numerous artisanal copper workings and shafts on five structures are located along 800m of strike length.  In common with Ajax East, 
the mineralisation at Pearl contains geochemically significant levels of copper, nickel and cobalt associated with zones of massive and 
semi-massive sulphides, predominantly pyrrhotite. 

Five  holes  (for  990m)  were  drilled  into  the  Pearl  Fixed  Loop 
Electromagnetic  (FLEM)  anomaly.  These  holes  targeted  both 
surface  workings  and  different  aspects  of  the  FLEM  response. 
Broad copper mineralisation intersected in most holes over a strike 
length of some 700m, with the program targeting a cluster of fixed-
loop EM plates and Induced Polarisation (“IP”) anomalies along the 
Trafalgar-to-Jubilee Trend. The holes were spaced at wide intervals 
with significant potential remaining between the completed drilling.

Significant intercepts include:

 →  68m at 0.29% Cu and 0.06g/t Au from 31m in 

HMPLRC001; and 

 →  96m at 0.2% Cu and 0.03g/t from 156m in HMPLRC002 

with 22m at 0.22% Cu from surface including 2m at 1.28% 
Cu and 0.6g/t Au from 19m. 

Additionally, Pearl has a wide low-grade mineralised envelope with 
a wide zone of over 120m grading above 0.2% Cu intersected 
in HMPLRC004 (249m total depth) (see ASX Announcement 12 
December 2022).

Plan view showing the location of the Pearl  
(within the Mt Isa East Joint Venture Area) 
relative to the Ajax Prospect 
(See ASX Announcement 29 June 2022)   

Plan view showing the location of the Pearl 
prospect with portable XRF copper in soil contours 
and combined EM plates. The base image is the 
magnetic first vertical derivative (RTP) 
(See ASX announcement 5 September 2022)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDYandal Projects (WA)  
Hammer holds a 100% interest in approximately 290km2 
of tenements, located within the Yandal greenstone belt in 
Western Australia.

The Company acquired these projects in 2019 and has focussed on exploring and expanding its footprint in this prime gold exploration 
region, located close to existing infrastructure. The Company remains keen to increase its exploration footprint in this prospective region.

An extensive soil geochemical program during 2022 focused on 
tenements in the Bronzewing North and Ken’s Bore areas. A total 
of 3,547 samples were taken with a mixture of -2mm soils and 
minus 80 mesh samples being submitted to the laboratory for 

a combination of total and partial leach geochemical analysis.  
Several  prospective  gold,  nickel  and  lithium  targets  were 
generated which will be subject to potential first pass air core 
drilling in the coming year.

Overview of Greater Yandal Project

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

 ▲ North Orelia: Gold/Lithium   

The North Orelia tenements are situated to the North of the 
McClure group of deposits which include the Orelia and Lotus 
gold deposits and approximately 40km east of the globally 
significant Kathleen Valley lithium deposit.

Target 1 at North Orelia has predominantly been a gold target for 
Hammer with a mineralised trend being observed over 2km in 
length (see ASX announcement 6 December 2022).

Work conducted during the year confirmed the lithium potential of 
this tenure.  Initial anomalous soils samples highlighted the potential 
of this area and as a result, Hammer’s geologists undertook a 
surface rock chip sampling program campaign across the Target 1 
pegmatite occurrences.  Sampling was conducted on the western 
side of the Orelia Target 1 gold prospect close to the eastern margin 
of  the  Kathleen  Valley  Granite  intrusion.  Reconnaissance  and 
preliminary sampling showed the presence of multiple pegmatites 
oriented perpendicular (east-west) to the margin of the granitic 
intrusion (north-south). 

Preliminary portable XRF analyses of the Kathleen Valley Granite 
in the Orelia region were undertaken which determined that the 
large intrusive complexes have the capacity to produce late Lithium-
Caesium-Tantalum (LCT) pegmatites. 

Of  note  is  that  bottom  of  air-core  hole  multi-element  analyses 
conducted over the Target 1 gold prospect also show zones of 
geochemically anomalous lithium response in the range of 100ppm 
to 300ppm.  

This is interpreted to represent a primary geochemical dispersion 
related to the presence of pegmatites. It should be noted that any 
potential pegmatites are unlikely to have been tested in Hammer’s 
gold drilling at Target 1 due to the pegmatite swarms being parallel 
with historical drilling traverses.  Also of note is that the only samples 
submitted for multi-elemental analysis in Hammer’s historical drilling 
at Target 1 was the last metre of each air core drill hole

The Company has recently submitted bottom-of-hole geochemical 
samples  from  Target  1  at  North  Orelia  which  have  assayed  in 
excess of 200ppm lithium. These samples have been submitted 
for petrological analysis to aid in the identification of the lithium 
dominant mineral species.

An air core program has been designed to further investigate the 
Lithium potential of this trend and is expected to be completed 
during the coming months. Consideration of additional drilling to 
further  define  a  prospective  gold  JORC  compliant  resource  at 
Target 1 will also be considered in a future air core program.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDOrelia Target 1 showing the anomalous bottom of hole Lithium responses, mapped 
pegmatites and rock chip sample locations (See ASX announcement 6 December 2022)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDOperations Summary

 ▲ Tapenade   

On the eastern margin of the Orelia Greenstone Belt, close 
to the margin of the Kathleen Valley Granite, an outcropping 
zone of lithium enrichment has been delineated over a 200m 
strike length.

This newly discovered zone is called Tapenade.   Elevated lithium rock chip responses up to 0.65% Li2O are present. These responses 
are accompanied by elevated Rubidium, Caesium, Tantalum and to a lesser extent several other rare earth elements (see ASX 
Announcement 6 December 2022).  

Preliminary sampling of quartz vein zones to the north-east of 
Tapenade identified an area of stacked quartz veins which have 
thin zones of silica with a banded haematitic texture.

The hematite is interpreted as a weathered sulphatic precursor. 
Samples taken from this zone were elevated in Au, Ag and Bi 

with individual maximum values of 0.35g/t Au, 341g/t (11oz/t) 
Ag and 0.38% Bi respectively. Little is known of this zone, and 
further rock chip sampling and geological mapping are required 
to determine the distribution of these banded zones and their 
significance (see ASX announcement 6 December 2022).

Micaceous Pegmatite rock chip sample MW2211_15 from the western margin of Orelia Target 1. 
Exhibited geochemical responses of LCT pegmatites. Assayed 2.7ppm Bi; 59ppm Li; 14ppm Be; 
31ppm Cs; 61ppm Nb; 1055ppm Rb and 30 ppm Ta (See ASX Announcement 6 December 2022)

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ Harrier and Bower

The Harrier and Bower project areas are located 1km to the 
east of Hammer’s Bronzewing South tenement and within 
3km of the former Bronzewing Gold mine within the folded 
continuation of the Bronzewing Mine stratigraphy. 

Considering the tenements proximity to the former mine, it remains lightly explored. Hammer’s soil sampling program has confirmed 
multiple zones of gold anomalism including a 1.2km long anomalous zone (referred to as the Bower Prospect) with a peak gold-in-
soil response of 11ppb Au, which is approximately five times the program background response.

Two lesser priority anomalies have been identified to the south of the tenement, both of which have not been drilled. The soil response also 
indicates the presence of a thin ultramafic unit traversing through the sampling grid.  All these anomalies require follow-up and consideration 
will be given for a future air-core program to conduct a more thorough drill test of the large gold anomaly.

Harrier prospect soil gold response

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED32

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDCompetent Person’s Statements

 ▲ Exploration Results

The information in this report as it relates to exploration results and geology was compiled by Mr. Mark Whittle, who is a fellow of 
the AusIMM and an employee of Hammer Metals Limited. Mr. Mark Whittle, who is also a share and option holder in the Company, 
has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and deposit types under consideration and to the activity 
which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Reserves. Mr. Whittle consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the 
information in the form and context in which it appears.

 ▲ Mineral Resource Estimates

Where the company refers to Mineral Resource Estimates, it confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially 
affects the information included in those announcements and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the 
resource estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDAnnual Mineral Resource Statement

 ▲ Annual Mineral Resource Statement

(As of 30 June 2023)

The Company’s Mineral Resource Statement has been compiled in accordance with the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration 
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 and 2004 Editions) and Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules 
and ASX Guidance Note 31. The Company has no Ore Reserve estimates. 

The Company governs its activities in accordance with industry best-practice. The reported estimates for Overlander and Kalman 
were generated by reputable, independent consulting firms. The resource reports and supporting data were subjected to internal 
analysis and peer-review before release. 

In 2016, Hammer Metals Limited commissioned Haren Consulting Pty Ltd to update the Kalman Resource based on new drilling and 
geological interpretation. The resource was issued on the 27th of September 2016.

After the completion of additional drilling 2021/2022, Hammer commissioned Haren Consulting Pty Ltd to update the Kalman Resource 
based on new drilling and geological interpretation. The resource was issued on the 8th of May 2023.

In November 2018, H&S consultants Pty Ltd was commissioned to undertake a resource estimate on the Jubilee Cu-Au Deposit.  The 
resource was issued on 12 December 2018.

The estimate is based on good quality RC and Diamond drilling data. The estimate was based on a 42 reverse circulation holes for 
5475m and 3 diamond holes for 261m. Of these holes 26 were drilled by Hammer Metals Ltd and the remaining 19 drilled by the 
previous operator. Drilling extends to a maximum depth of 325m below surface. The drill hole spacing is approximately 50m along 
strike. 

There has been no material change to the Jubilee Resource estimate since its initial release to the ASX dated 20 December 2018.

Cerro Resources Limited, the previous tenure holder over the Mt. Philp Hematite Deposit reported the Resource Estimate to the ASX 
on the 12 March 2012. The Mt Philp Resource Estimate adhered to the JORC Code 2004 edition.

In December 2022, Geowiz consulting was commissioned by Hammer Metals Limited to undertake the Mineral Resource Estimate 
(MRE) for the Lakeview copper-gold deposit. The MRE has been estimated in accordance with the 2012 edition of the JORC Code.

In relation to the Overlander, West Pilbara, Mt Philp and Jubilee Resources, there have been no material changes to the Resource 
Estimates during the reporting period.

Resource Project

Jubilee

Kalman

Lakeview

Overlander

Mt. Philp

West Pilbara

Mineral Resource 
Competent Person

Mr. L. Burlet

Ms. E. Haren

Organization

ASX Reporting Date 

H&S Consultants Pty Ltd

12 December 2018

Haren Consulting

23 May 2023

Mr. R. Corben

Geowiz Consulting

21 December 2022

Ms. E. Haren

Mr. T. Leahey

Mr. C. Allen

Haren Consulting

26 August 2015

Cerro Resource NL

28 September 2012

CSA Global Pty Ltd

26 July 2010 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲  Jubilee Deposit JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate (12 December, 2018)

(Reported at 0.5% Cu cut-off)

Classification Weathering Domain

Tonnes

Inferred

Inferred

Total

Mod-Slightly Weathered

Fresh

0.07 

1.34 

1.41 

Cu 
%

1.51

1.41

1.41

Au (Cut) 
g/t

Cu 
Tonnes

Au (Cut) 
Ounces

0.55

0.63

0.62

1,000

1,200

19,000

27,100

20,000

28,300

 → Note: (1) Numbers rounded to two significant figures to reflect appropriate levels of confidence

 → Note: (2) Totals may differ due to rounding

The 51%-owned Jubilee Deposit is situated 50 kilometres west of Mount Isa in Northwest Queensland.

In November 2018, H&S Consultants Pty ltd was commissioned to undertake a resource estimate on the Jubilee Cu-Au Deposit. The 
resource was issued on 12 December 2018. 

The estimate is based on good quality RC and Diamond drilling data. The estimate was based on a 42 reverse circulation holes for 
5475m and 3 diamond holes for 261m. Of these holes 26 were drilled by Hammer Metals Ltd and the remaining 19 drilled by the 
previous operator. Drilling extends to a maximum depth of 325m below surface. The drill hole spacing is approximately 50m along strike. 

There has been no material change to the Jubilee Resource estimate since its initial release to the ASX dated 20 December 2018.

Refer to the ASX release dated 20 December 2018. The company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects 
the information in the HMX ASX announcement. All material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the mineral resource 
estimate continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
Annual Mineral Resource Statement

 ▲  Kalman Deposit JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate  

(23 May, 2023)

(Reported at a 0.4% CuEq and 1% CuEq cut-off for open pittable and underground 
resources respectively)

Classification

Mining 
Method

CuEq
Cut-off

Tonnes 
Kt(1)

CuEq 
Cont.  
% (3)

CuEq 
Rec. 
%(2,3,4)

Cu 
%

Au 
g/t

Ag 
g/t

Mo 
%

Re 
g/t

Contained 
Cu Eq Metal 
(Kt) (1)

Recovered 
Cu Eq 
Metal (Kt)(1)

Indicated

Open Pit

0.4% 17,120 1.04

0.87 0.43 0.22 1.2 0.08 1.7

Inferred

Inferred

Total

Open Pit

0.4% 10,540 1.11

0.93 0.40 0.21 1.3 0.10 2.2

Underground

1.0% 11,530 1.78

1.48 0.80 0.41 2.2 0.12 2.7

39,190 1.27

1.07 0.53 0.27 1.5 0.10 2.1

180

120

200

500

150

100

170

420

 → Note: (1)   The recovered copper equivalent equation is: CuEq Recovered = 0.86*Cu + (0.74*0.771051*Au)  

+ (0.74*0.008336*Ag) + (0.86*4.857143*Mo) + (0.77*0.023334*Re)

 →  Note: (2)  Copper Equivalent Price assumptions are: Cu: US$7,714/t (US$3.50/lb); Au: US$1,850/oz; Ag: US$20/oz;  

Mo: US$37,468/t (or US$17/lb); and Re: US$1,800/kg

 →  Note: (3)  Recovery assumptions are: Cu 86%; Au 74%; Ag 74%; Mo 86%; and Re 77%.

 →  Note: (4)   Transition from Open to Underground Mining based on prior optimisation studies set at 75mRL.  

Surface RL is approximately 425mRL.

The Kalman Molybdenum-Rhenium-Copper-Gold-Silver (Mo-Re-Cu-Au-Ag) deposit is situated 60 kilometres southeast of Mt Isa within 
the Mt Isa Inlier, and forms part of the company’s Kalman Project.

Drilling extends to a maximum down hole depth of 998.3 metres and the mineralisation was modelled from surface to a depth of 
approximately 800 metres below surface. The estimate is based on good quality RC and diamond core drilling data. The drill hole 
spacing is approximately 100 metres along strike with some 50 metre-spaced infill drilling.

In May 2023, Haren Consulting was contracted by Hammer Metals Limited to complete an update of the Mineral Resource estimate 
for the deposit.  The estimate was reported to comply with the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration 
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC).  

The Kalman Mineral Resource has been reported at two cut-off grades to reflect both open pit and underground mining scenarios. 
The Kalman Mineral Resource estimate comprises a combined 39 million tonnes at 1.1% recovered copper equivalent (CuEq) 
at 0.53% copper, 0.27 g/t gold, 0.10% molybdenum and 2.1 g/t rhenium in the Indicated and Inferred categories at revised cut-off 
grades. (Refer to the ASX release dated 23 May 2023).

The Kalman Mineral Resource Estimate disclosed as part of the 2016 review was last updated in March 2016 in accordance with 
the JORC Code (2012 Edition).  The Resource estimate comprised a combined 20 million tonnes at 1.8% copper equivalent (CuEq) 
at 0.53% Cu, 0.27g/t Au, 0.14% Mo and 3.7 g/t Re in the Inferred category. (Refer to the ASX Release dated 27 September 2016 for 
full details of the Resource Estimate).

The reasons for the MRE update were:

 →  17 holes (K140-K156) drilled by Hammer in 2021/22 were incorporated into the resource model.  The drill holes intersected 
multiple, relatively shallow high-grade molybdenum and copper intersections which were considered to have the potential to 
enhance the existing mineral resource model.

 → The deposit was re-interpreted to improve mineralisation constraints.

The 2016 resource update differed from the 2014 update in that the resulting total resource tonnage was increased from 20,000kt 
to 39,120kt and average metal grades decreased, primarily due to the use of lower cut-off grades.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲  Lakeview Deposit JORC 2012 Mineral Resources Estimate  

(21 December, 2022)

(Reported at 0.3% Cu cut-off)

LAKEVIEW MINERAL RESOURCE

Classification

Inferred

Tonnes 
Mt

0.59

Cu 
%

1.02

Au 
g/t

0.30

Cu 
Tonnes

6,049

Au 
Ounces

5,706

In December 2022, Geowiz consulting was commissioned by Hammer Metals Limited to undertake the Mineral Resource Estimate 
(MRE) for the Lakeview copper-gold deposit. The MRE has been estimated in accordance with the 2012 edition of the JORC Code.

The 100%-owned Lakeview Deposit is located approximately 60 kilometres east of Mt Isa in northwest Queensland. A total of 13 
Reverse Circulation (RC) drillholes define the deposit for 1,380 m of drilling. The deposit was sampled by drilling at nominal 40 m 
spacing on 40m north-south oriented sections. Holes were generally angled at -60° towards the south with dip angles set to optimally 
intersect the mineralised horizons, which dip at approximately 65°-70° to the north.

Mineralised intersections for the two main lodes were manually coded in each drill hole using a nominal 0.3% Cu cut-off. The coded 
mineralised intersections were loaded into Leapfrog software and vein geological models were generated from the coded intervals for 
the three interpreted lodes.  Domain wireframes were extracted from the Leapfrog model and exported into Surpac™ V6.6 software 
where they were used as a guide to generate final wireframes used to constrain the resource modelling.

A block model was set up with a parent cell size10m (E) x 4m (N) x 5m (RL) with standard sub-celling to 5m (E) x 2.0m (N) x 2.5m (RL) 
to maintain the resolution of the mineralised domains. The 4m Northing dimension was used to reflect the geometry and orientation of 
the domain wireframes.  Samples composited to 1m length were used to interpolate Cu and Au into the block model using ordinary 
kriging interpolation method.  All block modelling was completed using Surpac™ v6.6 software.

Density was assigned to the block model based on 18 density measurements taken inside the interpreted lodes.

A Lerchs-Grossman pit optimisation was run using a Cu price of AUD$5.30 per pound and Au price of AUD$2,500 per ounce.  The 
block model was reported inside the pit shell to determine that blocks >0.3% Cu have reasonable prospects of future economic 
extraction by surface mining. 

Although the RC drilling has defined 3 continuous mineralised lodes, exploration of the Lakeview deposit is in the early stages and 
more drilling is required to better define the extent of the deposit.  Due to the limited amount of drilling, the MRE has been classified 
as Inferred only based on the guidelines specified in the JORC Code.  

The deposit appears to be of sufficient grade, quantity, and coherence to have reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDAnnual Mineral Resource Statement

 ▲  Overlander North And South Deposits Jorc 2012 Mineral Resource 

Estimates (26 August, 2015)

(Reported at 0.7% Cu cut-off)

OVERLANDER NORTH MINERAL RESOURCE

Classification

Tonnes

Indicated

Inferred

Total

253,000

870,000

1,123,000

Cu 
%

1.4

1.3

1.3

Co 
ppm

254

456

410

Cu 
Tonnes

3,414

11,350

14,764

 → Note: (1) Numbers rounded to two significant figures to reflect appropriate levels of confidence

 → Note: (2) Totals may differ due to rounding

OVERLANDER SOUTH MINERAL RESOURCE

Classification

Tonnes

Indicated

Inferred

Total

-

649,000

649,000

Cu 
%

-

1.0

1.0

Co 
ppm

-

500

500

Cu 
Tonnes

-

6,352

6,352

 → Note: (1) Numbers rounded to two significant figures to reflect appropriate levels of confidence

 → Note: (2) Totals may differ due to rounding

OVERLANDER NORTH AND SOUTH COMBINED MINERAL RESOURCE

Classification

Tonnes

Indicated

Inferred

Total

253,000

1,518,000

1,772,000

Cu 
%

1.4

1.2

1.2

Co 
ppm

254

476

445

Cu 
Tonnes

3,414

17,700

21,112

 → Note: (1) Numbers rounded to two significant figures to reflect appropriate levels of confidence

 → Note: (2) Totals may differ due to rounding

Co 
Tonnes

64

396

461

Co 
Tonnes

-

327

327

Co 
Tonnes

64

723

788

The 100%-owned Overlander Project is situated 60 kilometres to the southeast of the mining centre of Mount Isa in Northwest 
Queensland and 6 kilometres to the west of Hammer’s Kalman copper-gold-molybdenum-rhenium deposit. It is a high-priority target 
area for both shear-hosted copper and IOCG copper mineralisation. The Overlander North and South Copper Deposits are situated 
approximately one kilometre apart within a common shear zone.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDDrilling in the Overlander North deposit extends to a vertical depth of approximately 430m and the mineralisation was modelled from 
surface to a depth of approximately 420 metres below surface.  Drilling in the Overlander South deposit extends to a vertical depth 
of approximately 215 metres and the mineralisation was modelled from surface to a depth of approximately 180m below surface. 
The resource estimates are based on good quality RC and diamond drilling data. Drill hole spacing is predominantly on a 40 metre 
by 20 metre spacing with additional drill holes between sections targeted at the higher-grade cores of the deposits.

Following additional drilling in 2014 and 2015, the Mineral Resource Estimates for the Overlander North and South shear-hosted 
copper Deposits were revised by Haren Consulting Pty Ltd and reported in accordance with the guidelines of the JORC Code (2012 
Edition). They contain combined resources of 1,772,000 tonnes at 1.2% copper in the indicated and inferred categories (Refer to the 
ASX release dated 26 August 2015). There has been no material change to the Overlander resource base during the financial year.

 ▲  Mt. Philp Deposit Jorc 2004 Mineral Resource Estimate  

(28 March, 2012)

Classification

Tonnes

Fe %

Indicated

19,110,000

Inferred

Total

11,400,000

30,510,000

41

34

39

P %

0.02

0.02

0.02

SiO2 %

Al2O3 %

TiO2 %

LOI %

38

48

42

1.3

2.0

1.6

0.38

0.46

0.41

0.29

0.31

0.30

 → Note: (1) Numbers rounded to two significant figures to reflect appropriate levels of confidence

 → Note: (2) Totals may differ due to rounding

The Mount Philp Iron Ore deposit is located in north-western Queensland, 1,500 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. The Mineral 
Resource Estimate is based on 48 diamond and reverse circulation (RC) drillholes completed in 2011 for a total of 3,801 metres. 
Drilling comprises fans located on a nominal 100 metre pattern along the strike length of the ironstone. The Mineral Resource was 
estimated and reported in-house by Cerro Resource NL.

The current resource totals 19.1 million tonnes grading 41.4% iron and 37.9% silica in the Indicated category and 11.4 million tonnes 
grading 33.8% iron and 47.4% silica in the Inferred category. This resource is open at depth. 

A resource estimate was first completed and reported to ASX by previous owners on 28 September 2012 and there has been no 
material change to the resource base during the financial year. A review of the resource estimate was completed for the purpose of 
compiling this statement and the principles and methodology of the resource estimation procedure and the resource classification 
procedure have been reconciled with the CIM Resource Reserve definitions and found to comply.

 ▲ Governance And Internal Controls – Resource Calculations

The Company ensures good governance in relation to resource estimation through the use of third-party resource consultants and 
internal review in accordance with industry best practice. All reported resource estimates were generated by reputable, independent 
consulting firms.  The resource reports and supporting data were subjected to internal analysis and peer review before release. The 
Company is not aware of any additional information, other than that reported, which would have a material effect on the estimates 
as reported.

Due to the nature, stage and size of the Company’s existing operations, the Board believes there would be no efficiencies gained by 
establishing a separate mineral reserves and resources committee responsible for reviewing and monitoring the Company’s processes 
for calculating mineral reserves and resources estimates and for ensuring that the appropriate controls are applied to such calculations.

The Company will report any future mineral reserves and resources estimates in accordance with the 2012 JORC Code.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDAnnual Mineral Resource Statement

 ▲ Resource By Commodity

Tonnes
Mt

Contained 
CuEq
%

Recovered 
CuEq 
%

Cu
% 

Au 
g/t 

Co  
%

Mo 
% 

Re 
g/t 

Fe 
% 

39.2

1.27

1.07

0.53

0.27

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1.41

0.62

1.20

-

0.05

1.03

0.30

-

-

-

0.10

2.1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

39.00

Deposit

Kalman 
(Updated)

Jubilee  
(51% HMX) 

Overlander

Lakeview

1.4

1.8

0.6

Mount Philp

30.5

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Tenement Interests

Competent Person’s Statements

The information in this Annual Mineral Resources Statement is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation 
reviewed by Mr Mark Whittle, a Competent Person who is a fellow of the AusIMM and an employee of Hammer Metals Limited. Mr 
Whittle has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and deposit types 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 (2004 JORC Code) and the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (2012 JORC Code).  Mr Whittle consents to the inclusion in 
the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

TENEMENT INTERESTS AT END OF SEPTEMBER 2023

 ▲ Mt Isa (Queensland)

Mt. Dockerell Mining Pty Ltd

Lease

EPM 11919

EPM 13870

EPM 18084

EPM 25165

EPM 26474

EPM 26511

EPM 26628

EPM 26694

EPM 26775

EPM 26776

EPM 26777

EPM 26902

EPM 26904

EPM 27018

EPM 27469

EPM 27470

EPM 27806

EPM 27815

EPM 27861

EPM 28285

EPM 28903

Lease Name

Lease Status

Interest

Cameron River

Pelican

Dronfield

Cameron River 4

Enterprise

Sling Shot

Argylla

Mt Philp

Pilgrim North

Pilgrim Central

Pilgrim South

Marriage

Jady Jenny

Dingo Creek

Mount Moran

China Wall

Roos

Lady Vampire

Saint Mungo

The Plus

Pandora

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

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Granted

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Application

100%

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80%

100%

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Mulga Minerals Pty Ltd

Lease

EPM 12205

EPM 14019

EPM 14022

EPM 14467

EPM 25145

EPM 25866

EPM 25867

EPM 26126

EPM 26127

EPM 26130

EPM 26512

EPM 27355

Lease Name

Lease Status

Interest

Cloncurry

South Mary K

North Mary K

Mt Frosty

Green Creek

Malbon

Mt Jasper

Cathay

Resolve

El Questro

Black Angel

Pioneer

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

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Granted

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Granted

Granted

100%

100%

100%

51%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Hammer Bulk Commodities Pty Ltd

Lease

Lease Name

Lease Status

EPM 28189

Resolve Extended

Granted

Interest

100%

 ▲ Yilgarn (Western Australia)

Carnegie Exploration Pty Ltd

Lease Name

Lease Status

Interest

Kens Bore

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Application

Granted

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Lease

E36/854

E36/868

E36/869

E36/870

E36/916

E36/996

E36/1006

E53/1989

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E53/1996

E53/2030

E53/2085

E53/2112

E53/2113

E53/2114

E53/2115

E53/2116

E53/2117

E53/2118

E53/2127

E53/2128

P36/1857

P36/1858

P53/1682

P53/1683

P53/1684

P53/1685

P53/1686

P53/1687

P53/1688

P53/1689

P53/1690

P53/1691

P53/1692

P53/1693

P53/1694

P53/1695

P53/1696

P53/1697

Lease Name

Lease Status

Interest

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

100%

100%

100%

100%

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100%

100%

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDDirectors 
Report

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDThe Directors present their report together with the financial report of Hammer Metals Limited (“the Company” or “Hammer”) and of 
the Group, comprising the Company and its subsidiaries, for the year ended 30 June 2023 and the auditor’s report thereon. 

 ▲ 1. Directors

The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year 
or since the end of the financial year are set out below:

RUSSELL DAVIS Non-Executive Chairman
BSc (Honours) MBA MAusIMM, MAICD

DAVID CHURCH Non-Executive Director 
LLB, BEc

Russell  Davis  is  a  Geologist  with  over  40  years’  experience 
in  the  mineral  resources  business.  He  has  worked  on  the 
exploration and development of a range of commodities for a 
number of international and Australian companies, holding senior 
technical and corporate positions including Chief Mine Geologist, 
Exploration Manager and Managing Director. Mr Davis was a 
founding Director of Gold Road Resources Limited in 2005 and 
continued as an Executive then Non-executive Director until June 
2016.  Mr Davis was also founding Director of Syndicated Metals 
Limited in 2007 and Managing Director up to March 2012. Mr 
Davis has been a Director of Hammer Metals (Australia) Pty Ltd 
since its inception in 2012.

David  Church  is  currently  a  Partner  in  the  national  legal  firm 
Thompson  Geer  and  the  Non-Executive  Chairman  of  Caprice 
Resources Limited. Mr Church is a qualified solicitor and has 
previously  practiced  in  England  and  Wales  and  Hong  Kong 
with Linklaters. Mr Church was also the head of mergers and 
acquisitions for Regent Pacific Group Limited, a Hong Kong listed 
investment company, for over 13 years.

DANIEL THOMAS Managing Director 
BSc, MBA

Daniel  Thomas  has  over  20  years’  experience  in  operations, 
corporate development, project management and project finance 
having  completed  undergraduate  studies  in  Chemistry  and 
Geology as well as attaining an MBA from the Melbourne Business 
School. During his career, Mr Thomas has worked across Australia, 
North America, Asia and Africa, in a wide range of commodities, 
including base and precious metals. Mr Thomas’ most recent 
role before joining the Company was as Business Development 
Manager  at  Sandfire  Resources  (ASX:SFR),  where  he  was 
instrumental in utilising cash-flows generated by the DeGrussa 
Copper-Gold Mine to grow the Company both organically through 
exploration and through business development initiatives, including 
several acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. Prior to his 
time at Sandfire Resources Limited, Mr Thomas held roles with 
Wesfarmers, PTT Asia Pacific Mining and Mitsui E&P Australia.

JAMES CROSER  
Non-Executive Director (appointed 8 September 2023) 
BEng (Mining Engineering)

James Croser has over 25 years of experience in operational and 
executive roles with a strong track record in guiding junior ASX 
companies through periods of significant growth. Most recently, 
Mr Croser was a founding Director in the establishment of Red Dirt 
Metals (now Delta Lithium – ASX:DLI) and the discovery of the Mt 
Ida lithium deposit in WA.

ZBIGNIEW LUBIENIECKI  
Non-Executive Director (resigned 7 September 2023)
BSc (Applied Geology), MAIG

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 ▲ 2. Directorships Of Other Listed Companies

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

Name 

Russell Davis
Daniel Thomas
David Church

James Croser2

Zbigniew Lubieniecki3

Company

M3 Mining Limited
None
Caprice Resources Limited
Delta Lithium Limited
Greenstone Resources Limited
Cosmo Metals

Period of Directorship

July 2021 - current1
-
October 2019 - current
December 2020 - current
November 2022 - current
August 2021 - July 2023

1 – Mr Davis was a director of M3 Mining Limited prior to its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in July 2021
2 – Mr Croser was appointed to the board on 8 September 2023
3 – Mr Lubieniecki resigned from the board on 7 September 2023

 ▲ 3. Company Secretary

MARK PITTS Company Secretary 
B.Bus, FCA, GAICD

Mr Pitts is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in statutory reporting and business administration. He has been 
directly involved with, and consulted to, a number of public companies holding senior financial management positions.

 ▲ 4. Directors’ Meetings

The number of Directors’ meetings held, and the number of meetings attended by 
each of the Directors of the Company during their term in office in the financial year 
is as follows:

Director

Mr R Davis

Mr D Thomas

Mr Z Lubieniecki

Mr D Church

Meetings held while in office

Meetings attended

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

4

The Company does not have any committees.  Matters usually considered by an audit, remuneration or nomination committee were 
dealt with by the whole Board during regular Board meetings.

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 ▲ 5. Principal Activity

The principal activity of the Group during the course of the financial year was mineral exploration in Australia. 

 ▲ 6. Operating And Financial Review 

The Group incurred an after-tax loss for the year of $1,285,536 (2022: $645,270).

CORPORATE:

EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES:

The following issues of ordinary shares were completed during 
the year:

 →  On 3 August 2022, the Company issued 4,664,633 

shares upon the successful exercise of 7,650,000 options 
exercisable at $0.032 each on or before 30 November 
2022 utilising a cashless exercise facility available to 
holders of the options.

 →  On 18 November 2022, the Company issued 348,093 

shares upon the successful exercise of 700,000 options 
exercisable at $0.032 each on or before 30 November 
2022 utilising a cashless exercise facility available to 
holders of the options.

 →  On 20 December 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 

shares upon the successful exercise of options 
exercisable at $0.035 each on or before 13 December 
2022. These options were validly exercised prior to the 
expiry date.

 →  On 5 June 2023, the Company issued 58,333,333 

ordinary shares under a placement at $0.06 per share, 
raising $3,500,000 before costs of the offer.

Furthermore, the Company received funds totalling $105,000 
relating  to  the  exercise  of  3,000,000  options  exercisable  at 
$0.035  each  on  or  before  30  June  2023.  These  funds  and 
the valid exercise notice were received prior to the end of the 
financial year, with the conversion and issue of shares occurring 
on 6 July 2023.

During the financial year no options expired or lapsed unexercised.

Since the end of the financial year, no options have been granted 
or expired.

No performance rights were issued or expired during, or since 
the end of the financial year. 

Hammer is currently exploring in two great minerals provinces, 
focused  on  the  discovery  of  copper  and  gold  deposits.  In 
the Mount Isa region, the Group embarked on an aggressive 
exploration program with a significant increase to the Kalman 
JORC resource in addition to unearthing a number of encouraging 
copper/gold exploration targets.  Hammer continues to advance 
its exploration activities in the Yandal Belt in WA, with new lithium 
targets emerging in addition to several prospective gold targets 
near the former Bronzewing gold mine.

QUEENSLAND - MOUNT ISA REGION PROJECTS 

In the Mount Isa base metals district, Hammer has five projects 
with established copper gold JORC resources.  The Group is 
committed to growing its metal inventory near these existing 
resources,  in  addition  to  exploring  the  district  for  large  iron 
oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits of the Ernest Henry style 
(approximately 220 million tonnes at 1.1% Cu and 0.5g/t Au).  The 
Group holds approximately 2,600 km2 of tenure in the Mt. Isa 
region.  A systematic IOCG targeting exercise within the Mount 
Isa region is ongoing through the Mount Isa East JV and 100% 
funded activities. 

Mt. Isa project – wholly-owned projects 

Hammer’s activities during the year culminated in an update to the 
Kalman JORC resource.  The updated Mineral Resource Estimate 
(MRE)  completed  for  the  100%-owned  Kalman  copper-gold-
silver-molybdenum-rhenium deposit contains 39.2Mt at 1.07% 
Recovered Copper Equivalent (“CuEq Rec”) at 0.53% Cu, 0.27g/t 
Au, 0.10% Mo, 1.5g/t Ag and 2.1g/t Re. This equates to ~500,000t 
of contained copper equivalent metal and represents a ~39% 
increase in the contained metal within the deposit.  Drilling at 
Kalman delivered an additional 10Mt of material to the Indicated 
categorisation  within  the  MRE  (a  141%  increase  on  the  2016 
MRE). The Kalman MRE contains 208,400t of copper, 343,200 
oz of gold, 38,000t of molybdenum, 1.92m oz of silver and 84,100 
kg of rhenium (refer ASX Announcement 8 May 2023).

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDDirectors Report

 ▲  Kalman Deposit Jorc 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate (May, 2023)

Classification

Mining 
Method

CuEq
Cut-off

Tonnes 
Kt(1)

CuEq 
Cont.  
% (3)

CuEq 
Rec. 
%(2,3,4)

Cu 
%

Au 
g/t

Ag 
g/t

Mo 
%

Re 
g/t

Contained 
Cu Eq Metal 
(Kt) (1)

Recovered 
Cu Eq 
Metal (Kt)(1)

Indicated

Open Pit

0.4% 17,120 1.04

0.87 0.43 0.22 1.2 0.08 1.7

Inferred

Inferred

Total

Open Pit

0.4% 10,540 1.11

0.93 0.40 0.21 1.3 0.10 2.2

Underground

1.0% 11,530 1.78

1.48 0.80 0.41 2.2 0.12 2.7

39,190 1.27

1.07 0.53 0.27 1.5 0.10 2.1

180

120

200

500

150

100

170

420

 → Note: (1) Rounded to nearest 10kt

 →  Note: (2) The recovered copper equivalent equation is: CuEq Recovered = 0.86*Cu + (0.74*0.771051*Au)  

+ (0.74*0.008336*Ag) + (0.86*4.857143*Mo) + (0.77*0.023334*Re)

 →  Note: (3) Copper Equivalent Price assumptions are: Cu: US$7,714/t (US$3.50/lb); Au: US$1,850/oz; Ag: US$20/oz;  

Mo: US$37,468/t (or US$17/lb); and Re: US$1,800/kg

 →  Note: (4) Recovery assumptions are: Cu 86%; Au 74%; Ag 74%; Mo 86%; and Re 77%

 →  Note: (5) Transition from Open to Underground Mining based on prior optimisation studies set at 75mRL.  

Surface RL is approx 425mRL

Several other promising copper gold systems were unearthed 
through drilling during the year with Hardway, South Hope and 
Mascotte  emerging  as  leading  targets  for  future  programs.  
Hammer drill tested in excess of 15 different targets in 2022 – 
many of which had never been previously drilled.  Key results 
achieved during the year include:

 →  Hardway 

o 57m at 1.0% Cu from surface in HMHWRC012 and  
o  30m at 1.1% copper from 48m (oxide) and 26m at 0.14% 
Total Rare Earth and Yttrium Oxides (TREYO) from 34m 
in HMHWRC001

 →  South Hope 

o  25m at 2.41% Cu and 0.47g/t Au from 85m in 

HMSHRC001 

 →  Mascotte 

o  6m at 3.73% Cu and 1.47g/t Au from 50m in 

HMMARC002 

 →  Mascotte Junction 

o  6m at 2.04% Cu, 0.03g/t Au, 684ppm Co and 0.17% Ni 

from 30m in HMMARC003 within a mineralised envelope 
of 33m at 0.73% Cu 

(Refer ASX Announcements – 9 March 2022, 29 June 2022 and 
24 October 2022, 22 November 2022 and 23 December 2022)

Mt Isa East Joint Venture (“MIEJV”)

Work on the MIEJV continued throughout the year, including a 
significant IP survey and drilling program at targets along the 
Trafalgar and Pearl trends.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA - BRONZEWING 
SOUTH PROJECT 

Hammer’s tenements cover prospective structural trends in the 
core of the Yandal Greenstone Belt. This region has reported 
greater than 24Moz of current and historical gold production 
from deposits such as Bronzewing, Jundee, Mt McClure, Darlot 
and Thunderbox.

During  the  year  the  company  completed  the  first  pass  soil 
sampling program across a number of prospective gold, nickel 
and  lithium  targets.    A  follow  up  field  review  program  was 
completed whereby a number of outcropping pegmatite units 
were sampled.  A subsequent review of historical data showed 
highly anomalous bottom of hole lithium results at Hammer’s 
North Orelia Target 1 area.  Future work programs are currently 
being designed with a view to completing further geophysical 
and drilling programs in the coming year.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Company takes a proactive approach to risk management. 
The  Board  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  risks,  including 
emerging risks, and also opportunities, are identified on a timely 
basis and the Company’s objectives and activities are aligned 
with the risks and opportunities identified by the Board.

Given the size of the Company and its stage of development 
all  Board  members  are  involved  and  have  responsibility  for 
management  of  risk.  Day  to  day  management  of  risks  are 
delegated to the Managing Director.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDMaterial business risks

There  are  inherent  risks  associated  with  the  exploration 
for  minerals.  The  Group  faces  the  usual  risks  encountered 
by  companies  engaged  in  the  exploration,  evaluation  and 
development of minerals. The material business risks for the 
Group include:

imposed  on  any  granted  exploration  claims.  Loss  of 
claims may adversely affect the financial position and /or 
performance of the Group. Management maintains close 
contact with relevant Departments and industry bodies to 
monitor changes and proposed changes in regulation and 
policy.

 → External Risks

Environmental risks

 → Operating Risks

Exploration and development risk

 The Company’s operations and projects are subject to the 
laws  and  regulations  of  the  jurisdictions  in  which  it  has 
interests and carries on business (Queensland and Western 
Australia) regarding environmental compliance and relevant 
hazards. There is also a risk that the environmental laws 
and regulations may become more onerous, making the 
Group’s operations more expensive which may adversely 
affect  the  financial  position  and  /or  performance  of  the 
Group. The Directors are not aware of any environmental 
law that is not being complied with.

 The exploration for and development of mineral deposits 
involves significant risks that even a combination of careful 
evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. 
While the discovery of an ore body may result in substantial 
rewards, not all exploration activity will lead to the discovery 
of economic deposits. Major expenditure may be required 
to locate and establish Ore Reserves, to establish rights to 
mine the ground, to receive all necessary operating permits, 
to develop metallurgical processes and to construct mining 
and processing facilities at a particular site.

  Government regulations and claims risks

  Mineral Resources

 Changes  in  law  and  regulations  or  government  policy 
may  adversely  affect  the  Group’s  operations.  There  is 
no  guarantee  that  current  or  future  exploration  claim 
applications  or  existing  claim  renewals  will  be  granted, 
that they will be granted without undue delay, or that the 
Company  can  economically  comply  with  any  conditions 

 The  Group’s  estimates  of  Mineral  Resources  are  based 
on different levels of geological confidence and different 
degrees  of  technical  and  economic  evaluation,  and  no 
assurance  can  be  given  that  anticipated  tonnages  and 
grades will be achieved or could be mined or processed 
profitably.

In addition to the risks described above, the Group’s ability to successfully develop projects is contingent on the Group’s ability to 
fund those projects through debt or equity raisings.

 ▲ 7. Dividends

No dividends were paid or declared by the Company during the financial year.

 ▲ 8. Events Subsequent To Balance Date

Subsequent to year end the following events have occurred:

 →  As noted above, on 6 July 2023 a total of 3,000,000 
options exercisable at $0.035 on or before 30 June 
2023 were validly exercised and 3,000,000 new 
ordinary shares were issued upon their conversion. The 
funds for the exercise were received prior to the end of 
the financial year; and

 →  On 2 August 2023, the Company issued 3,666,667 

ordinary shares to Directors of the Company at an issue 
price of $0.06 per share. These shares were issued in 

conjunction with the Share Placement completed on 5 
June 2023, and the issue was approved by shareholders 
at the General Meeting held on 13 July 2023.

 →  On 7 September 2023, Zbigniew Lubieniecki resigned 
as a non-executive director, and James Croser was 
appointed as non-executive director on 8 September 
2023. As part of his appointment, the Company issued 
4,000,000 unquoted options exercisable at $0.08 on or 
before 30 November 2026 to Mr Croser.

Other than the above, there has not been any other matter or circumstance that has arisen after balance date that has significantly 
affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group 
in future financial periods.

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Directors Report

 ▲ 9. Likely Developments

The Company will continue planning and executing exploration and development work on its existing projects in Australia as well as 
projects under review in Australia to complement and expand on existing tenement holdings.

 ▲ 10. Directors’ Interests

The relevant interest of each Director in the shares and options of the Company as 
notified by the Directors to the Australian Securities Exchange in accordance with 
S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows:

Director

Mr R Davis

Mr D Thomas

Mr D Church

Mr J Croser

Mr Z Lubieniecki

Ordinary shares

Unlisted options 

Performance Rights 

43,744,013

4,833,334

1,052,631

-

64,826,884

3,500,000

7,000,000

2,500,000

4,000,000

3,000,000

-

8,000,000

-

-

-

The above table includes indirect shareholdings held by related parties to the directors.

 ▲ 11. Environmental Regulations

In the course of its normal mining and exploration activities Hammer adheres to environmental regulations imposed on it by the 
various regulatory authorities, particularly those regulations relating to ground disturbance and the protection of rare and endangered 
flora and fauna. 

Hammer has complied with all material environmental requirements up to the date of this report.  The Board believes that Hammer 
has adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental requirements and is not aware of any breach of these 
environmental requirements as they apply to it.

 ▲ 12. Remuneration Report – Audited

12.1 PRINCIPLES OF COMPENSATION

Remuneration levels for key management personnel and other staff of Hammer are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately 
qualified and experienced personnel and therefore includes a combination of cash paid and the issuance of options and rights.  Key 
management personnel comprise the directors of the Company and senior executives for Hammer.  Staff remuneration is reviewed 
annually.

Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth

In establishing performance measures and benchmarks to ensure incentive plans are appropriately structured to align corporate 
behaviour with the long-term creation of shareholder wealth, the Board has regard for the stage of development of the Company’s 
business, share price, operational and business development achievements (including results of exploration activities) that are of 
future benefit to the Company. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDIn considering Hammer’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the 
Board have regarded the following indices in respect to the current and previous four 
financial years:

Loss per share (cents)

2023

(0.16)

2022

(0.08)

2021

(0.08)

2020

(0.40)

2019

(0.29)

Net loss ($)

(1,285,536)

(645,270)

(611,525)

(1,978,610)

(852,517)

Share price at 30 June

$0.061

$0.045

$0.092

$0.043

$0.023

Service contracts

Daniel Thomas – Managing Director

Non-executive directors

The  Company  entered  into  an  Executive  Service  agreement 
with Mr Thomas on 1 August 2021.  An Executive service fee of 
$275,000 (plus superannuation) per annum is payable with an 
indefinite term.  Either Party can terminate the agreement subject 
to a three-month notice period. Mr Thomas is not entitled to any 
termination payments other than for services rendered at time of 
termination.

Mark Pitts – Company Secretary

All non-executive Directors receive a fixed annual Directors’ fee of 
$50,000 (inclusive of superannuation benefits as required under 
the applicable legislation). The Chair receives a fixed annual fee of 
$75,000 (inclusive of superannuation benefits as required under 
the applicable legislation).

The maximum aggregate amount of non-executive Directors’ fees 
payable by the Company as approved by the shareholders at the 
2011 annual general meeting is $300,000 per annum.

Mr  Pitts  is  a  Principal  in  the  Company  Secretarial  and  CFO 
advisory divisions of the Automic Group providing secretarial 
support and corporate and compliance advice, pursuant to a 
contract with the Company.  The has no fixed term with the option 
of termination by either party with two months’ written notice.  Mr 
Pitts is not entitled to any termination payments other than for 
services rendered at time of termination. 

Share trading policy

In December 2010, Hammer introduced a share trading policy 
which sets out the circumstances in which directors, executives, 
employees and other designated persons may deal with securities 
held by them in the Company.  This includes any shares or any 
other securities issued by the Company such as options.  The 
policy includes restriction on key management personnel and other 
employees from entering into arrangements that limit their exposure 
to losses that would result from share price decreases.  Entering into 
such arrangements has been prohibited by law since 1 July 2011.

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors Report

 ▲ 12.3 Value of options to key management personnel

The value of options will only be realised if and when the market price of the Company shares, as quoted on the Australian Securities 
Exchange, rises above the Exercise Price of the options.  Further details of the options are contained below..

 ▲ 12.4 Options and rights over equity instruments granted as compensation

4,500,000 options were granted to the Non-Executive Directors during the financial year. The terms of these options and rights are 
noted in the table below.

 ▲  12.5 Analysis of options and rights over equity 

instruments granted as compensation 

Granted during the current financial year

No options were granted as remuneration to key management personnel during the year.

Key Management Personnel

Number of 
options granted

Date granted % Vested

% Forfeited 
/ Lapsed

Financial year 
in which grant 
vested / will vest

Russell Davis

1,500,000 23 November 2022

Zbigniew Lubieniecki

1,500,000 23 November 2022

David Church

1,500,000 23 November 2022

100%

100%

100%

-

-

-

-

-

-

The fair value of the options issued during the year to Key Management Personnel was determined by reference to the Black-Scholes 
option pricing model. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Underlying security spot price on grant date

Exercise price

Grant date

Expiration date

Vesting date

Life (years)

Volatility

Risk free rate

Dividend Yield

Number of options

Valuation per option

Remaining life (years)

Total value

Value recognised to date

Value still to be recognised

Directors

$0.063

$0.07

23 November 2022

30 November 2026

Immediate

4

100%

3.17%

-

4,500,000

$0.0433

3.4

$194,850

$194,850

-

Granted during previous financial years

No options were granted as remuneration to key management personnel during the prior year

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDThe following performance rights, which all expire on 21 December 2024, were issued to the Company’s Managing Director during 
the previous financial year:

 →  1,000,000 Tranche 6 performance rights, vesting upon 
the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant 
mineral resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or 
equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board;

 →  1,000,000 Tranche 8 performance rights, vesting upon 
the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant 
mineral resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or 
equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board

 →  1,000,000 Tranche 7 performance rights, vesting upon 
the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant 
mineral resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or 
equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; and

The number of rights under each tranche on issue during the current and previous financial year are as follows:

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 3

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 4

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 5

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 6

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 7

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 8

30 June 2023
No.

30 June 2022
No.

-

-

5,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

8,000,000

-

-

5,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

8,000,000

The fair value of the performance rights issued during the previous year to Key Management Personnel was determined by reference 
to the underlying security on the date of issue. These fair values have not been adjusted as there exist no market-based performance 
conditions attached to the rights. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows:

Underlying security spot price on grant date

$0.044

$0.044

$0.044

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 6

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 7

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 8

Grant date

Expiration date

Vesting date

Life (years)

Discount applied (Note 1)

Number of rights

Value per right

Remaining life (years) (Note 2)

Total value

Value recognised to date (as at 30 June 2023)

Value still to be recognised (as at 30 June 2023)

29 Nov 2021

29 Nov 2021

29 Nov 2021

21 Dec 2024

21 Dec 2024

21 Dec 2024

-

3

-

-

3

-

-

3

-

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

$0.044

1.4

$44,000

$23,204

$20,796

$0.044

1.4

$44,000

$23,204

$20,796

$0.044

1.4

$44,000

$23,204

$20,796

 → Note (1)   All three tranches of performance rights issued during the previous year contain no market-based vesting 

conditions and therefore no discount has been applied.

 → Note (2)   The remaining life represents the time, in years, left until the expiry of the right.

55

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDDirectors Report

 ▲  12.6 Option holdings

The movement during the reporting period in the number of options over ordinary 
shares in Hammer Metals Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key 
management person, including their personally-related entities, is as follows:

Key Management 
Personnel

Held at 
beginning of 
period/on 
appointment

Granted Purchased

Exercised

Held at 
end of 
period / on 
resignation

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
period

Lapsed or 
Expired

Mr R Davis

3,500,000 1,500,000

Mr D Thomas

7,000,000

-

Mr Z Lubieniecki

4,500,000 1,500,000

Mr D Church

1,000,000 1,500,000

Mr M Pitts

1,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,500,000)

-

(3,000,000)

-

(500,000)

-

-

-

-

-

3,500,000

3,500,000

7,000,000

7,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

2,500,000

2,500,000

500,000

500,000

 ▲ 12.7 Equity holdings and transactions

The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares 
in Hammer Metals Limited held directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key 
management person, including their personally related entities, is as follows:

Held at 
beginning of 
period/on 
appointment

Purchases

Sales

Granted in 
lieu of fees

Mr R Davis

40,179,289

150,000

Mr D Thomas

4,000,000

Mr Z Lubieniecki

62,664,283

Mr D Church

Mr M Pitts

1,052,631

1,424,581

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Exercise of 
Options and 
Performance 
Rights

Held at end 
of period/on 
resignation

914,724

41,244,013

-

4,000,000

1,829,268

64,493,551

-

1,052,631

304,878

1,729,959

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ 12.8 Performance right holdings

The movement during the reporting period in the number of performance rights 
over ordinary shares in Hammer Metals Limited held, directly, indirectly or 
beneficially, by each key management person, including their personally-related 
entities, is as follows:

Held at 
beginning of 
period/on 
appointment

-

Mr R Davis

Mr D Thomas

8,000,000

Mr Z Lubieniecki

Mr D Church

Mr M Pitts

-

-

-

Other 
movements

Held at end 
of period / on 
resignation

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
period

Granted

Exercised

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 ▲ 12.9 Key management personnel transactions

The following table provides the total amount of transactions which have been 
entered into with related parties for the relevant financial year exclusive of GST:

Key management 
Personnel

Mr Z Lubieniecki

Mr R Davis

Transaction

Consulting Fees

Consulting Fees

Transaction value year ended

Balance outstanding as at

30 June 2023
$

30 June 2022
$

30 June 2023
$

30 June 2022
$

39,919

42,375

7,299

8,500

-

-

-

8,500

Mr M Pitts

Accounting services

45,200

48,790

4,100

5,780

The Company paid fees to Zbigniew Lubieniecki and Russell Davis, as consulting fees for geological services provided.

The Company paid fees to Endeavour Corporate, a company associated with Mark Pitts, for accounting and financial reporting 
services provided to the Group.

END OF REMUNERATION REPORT

57

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDDirectors Report

 ▲ 13. Share Options

Unissued shares under option

At the date of this report unissued ordinary shares of the Company  
under option are:

Expiry Date

Exercise price

Number of options

Managing Director Options – Tranche 1

21 October 2023

Managing Director Options – Tranche 2

21 October 2023

Employee and Consultant Options

30 June 2024

Director Options

30 November 2024

Corporate Advisor Options – Tranche 3

13 May 2025

Non-Executive Director Options

30 June 2026

$0.05

$0.06

$0.05

$0.05

$0.04

$0.07

3,000,000

4,000,000

2,600,000

4,500,000

2,000,000

4,500,000

20,600,000

These options do not entitle the holder to participate in any share issue of the Company or any other body corporate.

Shares issued on exercise of options

During the financial year, the Company issued 5,012,726 ordinary shares as a result of the exercise of 8,350,000 unquoted options 
exercisable at 3.2 cents on or before 30 November 2022. These options were exercised using a cashless exercise facility in 
accordance with the terms and conditions of the options.

Also during the year, the Company issued 1,000,000 ordinary shares as a result of the exercise of unquoted options exercisable at 
3.5 cents each on or before 20 December 2022.

Subsequent to year end on 6 July 2023, a total of 3,000,000 options exercisable at 3.5 cents each ($0.035) were exercised.

 ▲ 14. Performance Rights

Unissued shares under performance rights

At the date of this report unissued ordinary shares of the Company under 
performance rights are:

Expiry Date

Number of rights

Managing Director Rights – Tranche 5

13 December 2023

Managing Director Rights – Tranche 6

21 December 2024

Managing Director Rights – Tranche 7

21 December 2024

Managing Director Rights – Tranche 8

21 December 2024

5,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

8,000,000

The terms of these rights are summarised in section 12.5 above.

Shares issued on exercise of performance rights

During the financial year, the Company did not issue any ordinary shares as a result of the exercise of performance rights (2022: 1,500,000).

58

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED ▲ 15. Corporate Governance

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviours and accountability, the Directors support and have adhered to 
the principles of sound corporate governance.  The Board recognises the recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council 
and considers the Company is in compliance with those guidelines which are of importance to the operations of the Company.  Where 
a recommendation has not been followed, that fact has been disclosed together with the reasons for the departure.

The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement and disclosures available on the Company’s website at www.hammermetals.com.au.

 ▲ 16. Indemnification Of Officers And Auditors

The Company has entered into Deeds of Access and Indemnity (Deed) with each Director and the Company Secretary (officers).  
Under the Deed, the Company indemnifies the officers to the maximum extent permitted by law and the Constitution against legal 
proceedings, damage, loss, liability, cost, charge, expense, outgoing or payment (including legal expenses on a solicitor/client basis) 
suffered, paid or incurred by the officers in connection with the officers being an officer of the Company, the employment of the officer 
with the Company or a breach by the Company of its obligations under the Deed.

Also pursuant to the Deed, the Company must insure the officers against liability and provide access to all board papers relevant to 
defending any claim brought against them in their capacity as officers of the Company.

The Company has paid insurance premiums during the year in respect of liability for any past, present or future Directors, secretary, 
officers and employees of the Company or related body corporate.  The insurance policy does not contain details of the premium 
paid in respect of individual officers of the Company.  Disclosure of the nature of the liability cover and the amount of the premium 
is subject to a confidentiality clause under the insurance policy.

The Company has not provided any insurance or indemnification for the Auditor of the Company.

 ▲ 17. Non-Audit Services

During the year PKF Perth, the Company’s auditor, provided no non-audit services to the Company.

 ▲  18. Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration Under 

Section 307c Of The Corporations Act 2001

The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 15 and forms part of the Directors’ report for the financial year ended 
30 June 2023.

 ▲ 19. Significant Changes In State Of Affairs

In the opinion of Directors, other than that disclosed elsewhere in this report, there were no other significant changes in the state of 
affairs of the Group that occurred during the financial year under review.

This report is made with a resolution of the Directors:

R Davis 
Chairman 
Perth 
20 September 2023

59

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDAuditor’s Independence Declaration

60

      Level 4, 35 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA 6005 PO Box 609, West Perth, WA 6872   T: +61 8 9426 8999  F: +61 8 9426 8900  www.pkfperth.com.au  PKF Perth is a member firm of the PKF International Limited family of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms.  Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.  -14- PKF Perth AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF HAMMER METALS LIMITED  In relation to our audit of the financial report of Hammer Metals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2023, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.      PKF PERTH  ALEXANDRA CARVALHO PARTNER  20 SEPTEMBER 2023  WEST PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA    //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITEDConsolidated Statement Of Financial Position

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2023 

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

Non-current assets 
Other financial assets 
Plant and Equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Lease liabilities 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Lease liabilities 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Share capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Note 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

10 
11 

12 

13 
14 

15 
16 

16 

17 
18 

4,357,140 
252,649 
4,609,789 

227,529 
3,981 
162,012 
24,678,290 
25,071,812 
29,681,601 

443,893 
68,892 
512,785 

95,701 
95,701 
608,486 

5,193,673 
501,762 
5,695,435 

370,695 
- 
268,662 
21,337,979 
21,977,336 
27,672,771 

691,567 
63,997 
755,564 

169,940 
169,940 
925,504 

29,073,115 

26,747,267 

66,593,958 
1,382,293 
(38,903,136) 

62,965,503 
1,399,364 
(37,617,600) 

29,073,115 

26,747,267 

The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

- 15 - 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement Of Profit Or Loss And Other 
Comprehensive Income

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Note 

30 June 2023 
$ 

Other income 
Sale of tenement 
Marketing expenses 
Administrative expenses 
Employee benefits expense 
Share based payments 
Occupancy expenses 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Fair value adjustment on financial assets 

Loss from operating activities 

Finance income 
Finance expenses 
Net finance income / (expense) 

Loss before income tax 
Income tax benefit 
Net loss for the year from continuing operations 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of income tax 

4 

5 
5 

5 

6 

8 

30 June 2022 
$ 
214,863 
322,727 
(102,143) 
(489,988) 
(245,517) 
(140,492) 
(40,191) 
(42,458) 
(113,604) 

190,974 
- 
(163,931) 
(608,390) 
(265,893) 
(171,229) 
(40,314) 
(100,585) 
(143,166) 

(1,302,534) 

(636,803) 

24,367 
(7,369) 
16,998 

(1,285,536) 
- 
(1,285,536) 

- 

- 

1,303 
(9,770) 
(8,467) 

(645,270) 
- 
(645,270) 

- 

- 

Total Comprehensive loss for the year 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

Loss per share: 
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

9(a) 

(0.16) 

(0.08) 

The consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Note 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

Other income 

Sale of tenement 

Marketing expenses 

Administrative expenses 

Employee benefits expense 

Share based payments 

Occupancy expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Fair value adjustment on financial assets 

Loss from operating activities 

Finance income 

Finance expenses 

Net finance income / (expense) 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax benefit 

4 

5 

5 

5 

6 

8 

$ 

190,974 

- 

(163,931) 

(608,390) 

(265,893) 

(171,229) 

(40,314) 

(100,585) 

(143,166) 

$ 

214,863 

322,727 

(102,143) 

(489,988) 

(245,517) 

(140,492) 

(40,191) 

(42,458) 

(113,604) 

(1,302,534) 

(636,803) 

24,367 

(7,369) 

16,998 

1,303 

(9,770) 

(8,467) 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Net loss for the year from continuing operations 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of income tax 

Total Comprehensive loss for the year 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

9(a) 

(0.16) 

(0.08) 

The consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the 

Loss per share: 

accompanying notes. 

- 16 - 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Note 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Interest received 
Fuel rebate received 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Net cash used in operating activities 

23 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for exploration expenditure 
Purchase of property, plant & equipment 
Sale of tenements 
Management  fees  received  from  farm-in  and  joint 
arrangement partners 
Receipt of research and development grant 
Government exploration grants received 
Cash  calls  received  from  farm-in  and  joint  venture 
partners 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of share capital 
Share funds received in advance 
Proceeds from issue of options 
Share fund oversubscriptions returned 
Transaction costs from issue of shares and options 
Lease payments made 
Net cash from financing activities 

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

10 

24,367 
4,021 
(1,011,169) 
(982,781) 

(4,816,476) 
(3,981) 
- 

349,909 
1,104,678 
148,676 

1,303 
8,197 
(1,010,887) 
(1,001,387) 

(4,926,844) 
- 
322,727 

233,500 
615,195 
- 

- 
(3,217,194) 

175,000 
(3,580,422) 

3,500,000 
105,000 
35,000 
- 
(199,845) 
(76,713) 
3,363,442 

(836,533) 
5,193,673 
4,357,140 

150,000 
- 
12,800 
(14,125) 
(6,861) 
(72,425) 
69,389 

(4,512,420) 
9,706,093 
5,193,673 

The consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Interest received 

Fuel rebate received 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Net cash used in operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for exploration expenditure 

Purchase of property, plant & equipment 

Sale of tenements 

Management  fees  received  from  farm-in  and  joint 

arrangement partners 

Receipt of research and development grant 

Government exploration grants received 

Cash  calls  received  from  farm-in  and  joint  venture 

partners 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from issue of share capital 

Share funds received in advance 

Proceeds from issue of options 

Share fund oversubscriptions returned 

Transaction costs from issue of shares and options 

Lease payments made 

Net cash from financing activities 

Note 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

$ 

24,367 

4,021 

(1,011,169) 

(982,781) 

(4,816,476) 

(3,981) 

349,909 

1,104,678 

148,676 

(3,217,194) 

3,500,000 

105,000 

35,000 

(199,845) 

(76,713) 

3,363,442 

(836,533) 

5,193,673 

4,357,140 

- 

- 

- 

1,303 

8,197 

(1,010,887) 

(1,001,387) 

(4,926,844) 

322,727 

233,500 

615,195 

- 

- 

175,000 

(3,580,422) 

150,000 

- 

12,800 

(14,125) 

(6,861) 

(72,425) 

69,389 

(4,512,420) 

9,706,093 

5,193,673 

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

10 

The consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1.  REPORTING ENTITY 

Hammer Metals Limited (the “Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia.  The Company’s registered office is Unit 
1, 28-30 Mayfair Street, West Perth, Western Australia.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company for 
the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2023  comprises  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  (together  referred  to  as  the 
“Group”).   

23 

The Group is a for profit entity and is primarily involved in the exploration and extraction of mineral resources. 

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION 

(a)  Statement of compliance 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  are  general  purpose  financial  statements  which  have  been  prepared  in 
accordance  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (AASBs)  adopted  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board 
(AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001.  The consolidated financial statements also comply with International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS’s) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

The consolidated financial report was authorised for issue by the Directors on 20 September 2023. 

(b)  Basis of measurement 

The financial report is prepared on the historical cost basis except for share based payments and other financial assets 
which are measured at their fair value. 

(c)  Functional and presentation currency 

The  financial  report  is  presented  in  Australian  dollars  which  is  the  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  the 
Company and its subsidiaries. 

(d)  Parent entity information 

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity 
only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 26. 

(e)  Use of estimates and judgements 

Set out below is information about: 

 

 

critical  judgements  in  applying  accounting  policies  that  have  the  most  significant  effect  on  the  amounts 
recognised in the financial statements; and  
assumptions  and  estimation  uncertainties  that  have  a  significant  risk  of  resulting  in  a  material  adjustment 
within the next financial year. 

Critical judgements 

i.  Going concern 

A key assumption underlying the preparation of the financial statements is that the Group will continue as a 
going concern.  An entity is a going concern when it is considered to be able to pay its debts as and when they 
are due, and to continue in operation without any intention or necessity to liquidate or otherwise wind up its 
operations.  A significant amount of judgement has been required in assessing whether the Group is a going 
concern, as set out in note 2(f). 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) 

(e)  Use of estimates and judgements (continued) 

Estimates and assumptions 

ii.  Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources 

Economically recoverable reserves represent the estimated quantity of product in an area of interest that can 
be  expected  to  be  profitably  extracted,  processed  and  sold  under  current  and  foreseeable  economic 
conditions.    The  Group  determines  and  reports  ore  reserves  and  mineral  resources  under  the  standards 
incorporated in the Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, 
2012 edition (the JORC Code). The determination of ore reserves or mineral resources includes estimates and 
assumptions  about  a  range  of  geological,  technical  and  economic  factors,  including:  quantities,  grades, 
production techniques, recovery rates, production costs, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity 
prices  and  exchange  rates.    Changes  in  ore  reserves  and  mineral  resources  impact  the  assessment  of 
recoverability  of  exploration  and  evaluation  assets,  provisions  for  site  restoration  and  the  recognition  of 
deferred tax assets, including tax losses. 

iii.  Exploration and evaluation assets 

Determining the recoverability of exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised in accordance with the 
Group’s  accounting  policy  (refer  note  3(n)),  requires  estimates  and  assumptions  as  to  future  events  and 
circumstances, in particular, whether successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively 
sale,  of  the  respective  areas  of  interest  will  be  achieved.    Critical  to  this  assessment  is  estimates  and 
assumptions  as  to  ore  reserves  (refer  note  2(d)(ii)),  the  timing  of  expected  cash  flows,  exchange  rates, 
commodity  prices  and  future  capital  requirements.    Changes  in  these  estimates  and  assumptions  as  new 
information  about  the  presence  or  recoverability  of  an  ore  reserve  becomes  available,  may  impact  the 
assessment of the recoverable amount of exploration and evaluation assets.  If, after having capitalised the 
expenditure under accounting policy 3(n), a judgement is made that recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, 
an  impairment  loss  is  recorded  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  in 
accordance with accounting policy 3(f).  The carrying amounts of exploration and evaluation assets are set 
out in note 14. 

iv.  Share based payments 

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of 
the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the 
Binomial  or  Black-Scholes  model  considering  the  terms  and  conditions  upon  which  the  instruments  were 
granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would 
have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but 
may impact profit or loss and equity. Refer to note 20 for further information. 

v.  Lease term 

The  lease  term  is  a  significant  component  in  the  measurement  of  both  the  right-of-use  asset  and  lease 
liability. Judgement is exercised in determining whether there is reasonable certainty that an option to extend 
the lease or purchase the underlying asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be 
exercised, when ascertaining the periods to be included in the lease term. In determining the lease term, all 
facts  and  circumstances  that  create  an  economical  incentive  to  exercise  an  extension  option,  or  not  to 
exercise  a  termination  option,  are  considered  at  the  lease  commencement  date.  Factors  considered  may 
include  the  importance  of  the  asset  to  the  Group's  operations;  comparison  of  terms  and  conditions  to 
prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant leasehold improvements; 
and the costs and disruption to replace the asset. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to 
exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option, if there is a significant event or significant 
change in circumstances. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) 

(e)  Use of estimates and judgements (continued) 

Estimates and assumptions 

ii.  Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources 

Economically recoverable reserves represent the estimated quantity of product in an area of interest that can 

be  expected  to  be  profitably  extracted,  processed  and  sold  under  current  and  foreseeable  economic 

conditions.    The  Group  determines  and  reports  ore  reserves  and  mineral  resources  under  the  standards 

incorporated in the Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, 

2012 edition (the JORC Code). The determination of ore reserves or mineral resources includes estimates and 

assumptions  about  a  range  of  geological,  technical  and  economic  factors,  including:  quantities,  grades, 

production techniques, recovery rates, production costs, transport costs, commodity demand, commodity 

prices  and  exchange  rates.    Changes  in  ore  reserves  and  mineral  resources  impact  the  assessment  of 

recoverability  of  exploration  and  evaluation  assets,  provisions  for  site  restoration  and  the  recognition  of 

deferred tax assets, including tax losses. 

iii.  Exploration and evaluation assets 

Determining the recoverability of exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised in accordance with the 

Group’s  accounting  policy  (refer  note  3(n)),  requires  estimates  and  assumptions  as  to  future  events  and 

circumstances, in particular, whether successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively 

sale,  of  the  respective  areas  of  interest  will  be  achieved.    Critical  to  this  assessment  is  estimates  and 

assumptions  as  to  ore  reserves  (refer  note  2(d)(ii)),  the  timing  of  expected  cash  flows,  exchange  rates, 

commodity  prices  and  future  capital  requirements.    Changes  in  these  estimates  and  assumptions  as  new 

information  about  the  presence  or  recoverability  of  an  ore  reserve  becomes  available,  may  impact  the 

assessment of the recoverable amount of exploration and evaluation assets.  If, after having capitalised the 

expenditure under accounting policy 3(n), a judgement is made that recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, 

an  impairment  loss  is  recorded  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  in 

accordance with accounting policy 3(f).  The carrying amounts of exploration and evaluation assets are set 

out in note 14. 

iv.  Share based payments 

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of 

the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the 

Binomial  or  Black-Scholes  model  considering  the  terms  and  conditions  upon  which  the  instruments  were 

granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would 

have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but 

may impact profit or loss and equity. Refer to note 20 for further information. 

v.  Lease term 

The  lease  term  is  a  significant  component  in  the  measurement  of  both  the  right-of-use  asset  and  lease 

liability. Judgement is exercised in determining whether there is reasonable certainty that an option to extend 

the lease or purchase the underlying asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be 

exercised, when ascertaining the periods to be included in the lease term. In determining the lease term, all 

facts  and  circumstances  that  create  an  economical  incentive  to  exercise  an  extension  option,  or  not  to 

exercise  a  termination  option,  are  considered  at  the  lease  commencement  date.  Factors  considered  may 

include  the  importance  of  the  asset  to  the  Group's  operations;  comparison  of  terms  and  conditions  to 

prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant leasehold improvements; 

and the costs and disruption to replace the asset. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to 

exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option, if there is a significant event or significant 

change in circumstances. 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) 

(f)  Adoption of new and revised standards 

The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. 

Any  new  or  amended  Accounting  Standards  or  Interpretations  that  are  not  yet  mandatory  have  not  been  early 
adopted. 

(g)  Going concern 

The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  the  going  concern  basis,  which  contemplates  the  continuity  of  normal 
business activity and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the 
year ended 30 June 2023, the Group has incurred a consolidated loss before tax of $1,285,536 and net cash outflows 
from operating and investing activities of $4,199,975.  As at 30 June 2023, the Group had $4,357,140 in cash and cash 
equivalents and net current assets of $4,097,004. 

The  ability  of  the  Group  to  continue  to  pay  its  debts  as  and  when  they  fall  due  is  dependent  upon  the  Group 
successfully raising additional share capital and ultimately developing its mineral properties. The Directors believe that 
they will continue to be successful in securing additional funds through equity issues as and when the need to raise 
working capital arises. However, there is the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about 
the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether it can realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in 
the normal course of business.  The financial report does not include any adjustments in relation to the recoverability 
and classification of recorded asset amounts or to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary 
should the Group not continue as going concern. 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  

The  Group  has  consistently  applied  the  accounting  policies  set  out  in  note  3  to  all  periods  presented  in  these 
consolidated financial statements. 

(a)  Basis of consolidation 

i. 

ii. 

Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has 
rights  to,  variable  returns from  its involvement  with  the  entity  and has  the ability  to  affect those returns 
through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated 
financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which control ceases. 

Investments in associates 
Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, 
over the financial and operating policies.  Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds 
between 20 percent and 50 percent of the voting power of another entity. 

Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and are recognised initially at cost.  The 
cost of the investments includes transaction costs. The consolidated financial statements include the Group’s 
share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity accounted investees, after adjustments 
to align the accounting policies with those of the Group, from the date that significant influence commences 
until the date that significant influence ceases. 

When the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount 
of  the  investment,  including  any  long-term  interest  that  form  part  thereof,  is  reduced  to  zero,  and  the 
recognition of further losses  is discontinued except to the extent that  the  Group has  an  obligation or has 
made payments on behalf of the investee. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.   STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(a)  Basis of consolidation (continued) 

iii. 

Joint arrangements 
The Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending 
on the Group’s rights to the assets and obligation for the liabilities of the arrangements.  When making this 
assessment, the Group considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, 
the contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances. 

iv.  Transactions eliminated on consolidation 

Intragroup balances, and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intragroup 
transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.  

v.  Business combinations 

Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method.   

For every business combination, the Group identifies the acquirer, which is the combining entity that obtains 
control of the other combining entities or businesses. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or 
has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns 
through its power over the entity.  The acquisition date is the date on which control is transferred  to the 
acquirer.  Judgement  is  applied  in  determining  the  acquisition  date  and  determining  whether  control  is 
transferred from one party to another. 

vi.  Contingent liabilities 

A contingent liability of the acquiree is assumed in a business combination only if such a liability represents a 
present obligation and arises from a past event, and its fair value can be measured reliably.  

vii.  Non-controlling interest 

The Group measures any non-controlling interest at its proportionate interest in the identifiable net assets 
of the acquiree. 

(b)  Foreign currency 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction.  
Monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  at  the  balance  sheet  date  are  translated  to 
Australian dollars at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date.  Foreign exchange differences arising on translation 
are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income.    Non-monetary  assets  and 
liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at 
the date of the transaction.  Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at 
fair  value  are  translated  to  Australian  dollars  at  foreign  exchange  rates  ruling  at  the  dates  the  fair  value  was 
determined. 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are translated 
to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.  The revenues and expenses of foreign 
operations are translated to Australian dollars at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates 
of  the  transactions.    Foreign  exchange  differences  arising  on  retranslation  are  recognised  directly  in  a  separate 
component of equity. 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.   STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(a)  Basis of consolidation (continued) 

iii. 

Joint arrangements 

The Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending 

on the Group’s rights to the assets and obligation for the liabilities of the arrangements.  When making this 

assessment, the Group considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, 

the contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances. 

iv.  Transactions eliminated on consolidation 

Intragroup balances, and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intragroup 

transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.  

v.  Business combinations 

Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method.   

For every business combination, the Group identifies the acquirer, which is the combining entity that obtains 

control of the other combining entities or businesses. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or 

has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns 

through its power over the entity.  The acquisition date is the date on which control is transferred  to the 

acquirer.  Judgement  is  applied  in  determining  the  acquisition  date  and  determining  whether  control  is 

transferred from one party to another. 

vi.  Contingent liabilities 

The Group measures any non-controlling interest at its proportionate interest in the identifiable net assets 

vii.  Non-controlling interest 

of the acquiree. 

(b)  Foreign currency 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction.  

Monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  at  the  balance  sheet  date  are  translated  to 

Australian dollars at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date.  Foreign exchange differences arising on translation 

are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income.    Non-monetary  assets  and 

liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at 

the date of the transaction.  Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at 

fair  value  are  translated  to  Australian  dollars  at  foreign  exchange  rates  ruling  at  the  dates  the  fair  value  was 

determined. 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are translated 

to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.  The revenues and expenses of foreign 

operations are translated to Australian dollars at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates 

of  the  transactions.    Foreign  exchange  differences  arising  on  retranslation  are  recognised  directly  in  a  separate 

component of equity. 

(c)  Plant and equipment 

Items of plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses 
(see accounting policy 3(f)).  Depreciation is charged to the statement of  profit and loss and other comprehensive 
income  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  their  estimated  useful  lives.    The  estimated  useful  lives  in  the  current  and 
comparative periods are as follows: 

•  Office equipment    
•  Plant and equipment 

3 to 4 years 

3 to 5 years 

The residual value, if significant, is reassessed annually. 

(d)  Financial instruments 

Recognition and derecognition 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions 
of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the 
financial asset expire, or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred. A financial 
liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

Classification and initial measurement of financial assets 
Except for those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and  are measured at the 
transaction  price  in  accordance  with  AASB  15,  all  financial  assets  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value  adjusted  for 
transaction costs (where applicable).  

A contingent liability of the acquiree is assumed in a business combination only if such a liability represents a 

(d)  Financial instruments (continued) 

present obligation and arises from a past event, and its fair value can be measured reliably.  

For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets, are classified into the following categories:  

• 
• 

amortised cost  
fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)  

The classification is determined by both: 
• 
• 

the entity’s business model for managing the financial asset  
the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.  

All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within finance 
costs, finance income or other financial items, except for impairment of trade receivables which is presented within 
other expenses. 

Subsequent measurement of financial assets 
Financial assets at amortised cost 
Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated 
as FVTPL): 

• 

• 

they are held within a business model whose objective is to hold the financial assets to 
collect its contractual cash flows 
the  contractual  terms  of  the  financial  assets  give  rise  to  cash  flows  that  are  solely 
payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.  

After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(d) 

Financial instruments (continued) 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 
Financial assets that are held within a different business model other than ‘hold to collect’ or ‘hold to collect and sell’ 
are categorised at fair value through profit and loss. Further, irrespective of business model financial assets whose 
contractual cash flows are not solely payments of principal and interest are accounted for at FVTPL.  

The category also contains an equity investment. The Group accounts for the investment at FVTPL and did not make 
the irrevocable election to account for the investment in  unlisted and listed equity securities at fair value through 
other comprehensive income (FVOCI). The fair value was determined in line with the requirements of AASB 9, which 
does  not  allow  for  measurement  at  cost.  Assets  in  this  category  are  measured  at  fair  value  with  gains  or  losses 
recognised in profit or loss. The fair values of financial assets in this category are determined by reference to active 
market transactions or using a valuation technique where no active market exists. 

Trade and other receivables and contract assets 
The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables as well as contract assets 
and records the loss allowance as lifetime expected credit losses. These are the expected shortfalls in contractual cash 
flows, considering the potential for default at any point during the life of the financial instrument. In calculating, the 
Group uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate the expected 
credit losses using a provision matrix.  

The Group assess impairment of trade receivables on a collective basis as they possess shared credit risk characteristics 
they have been grouped based on the days past due. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 
The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments.  

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the 
Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Subsequently,  financial  liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method  except  for 
derivatives  and  financial  liabilities  designated  at  FVTPL,  which  are  carried  subsequently  at  fair  value  with  gains  or 
losses recognised in profit or loss (other than derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as 
hedging instruments).  

All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument’s fair value that are reported in profit or loss 
are included within finance costs or finance income.  

(e)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. 
Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included 
as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows. 

(f) 

Impairment 

The Group assesses at each balance date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. 

Financial assets at amortised cost 
Trade receivables are initially recognised at their transaction price and other receivables at fair value. Receivables that 
are held to collect contractual cash flows and are expected to give rise to cash flows representing solely payments of 
principal and interest are classified and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Receivables that do not meet the 
criteria for amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(d) 

Financial instruments (continued) 

(f) 

Impairment (continued) 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 

Financial assets that are held within a different business model other than ‘hold to collect’ or ‘hold to collect and sell’ 

are categorised at fair value through profit and loss. Further, irrespective of business model financial assets whose 

contractual cash flows are not solely payments of principal and interest are accounted for at FVTPL.  

The group assesses on a forward-looking basis, the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried 
at amortised cost. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit 
risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument. The Group always recognises the lifetime expected 
credit loss for trade receivables carried at amortised cost. 

The category also contains an equity investment. The Group accounts for the investment at FVTPL and did not make 

the irrevocable election to account for the investment in  unlisted and listed equity securities at fair value through 

other comprehensive income (FVOCI). The fair value was determined in line with the requirements of AASB 9, which 

does  not  allow  for  measurement  at  cost.  Assets  in  this  category  are  measured  at  fair  value  with  gains  or  losses 

recognised in profit or loss. The fair values of financial assets in this category are determined by reference to active 

market transactions or using a valuation technique where no active market exists. 

Trade and other receivables and contract assets 

The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables as well as contract assets 

and records the loss allowance as lifetime expected credit losses. These are the expected shortfalls in contractual cash 

flows, considering the potential for default at any point during the life of the financial instrument. In calculating, the 

Group uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate the expected 

credit losses using a provision matrix.  

The Group assess impairment of trade receivables on a collective basis as they possess shared credit risk characteristics 

they have been grouped based on the days past due. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 

The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments.  

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the 

Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Subsequently,  financial  liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method  except  for 

derivatives  and  financial  liabilities  designated  at  FVTPL,  which  are  carried  subsequently  at  fair  value  with  gains  or 

losses recognised in profit or loss (other than derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as 

hedging instruments).  

All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument’s fair value that are reported in profit or loss 

are included within finance costs or finance income.  

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. 

Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included 

as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows. 

(e)  Cash and cash equivalents 

(f) 

Impairment 

The Group assesses at each balance date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. 

Financial assets at amortised cost 

Trade receivables are initially recognised at their transaction price and other receivables at fair value. Receivables that 

are held to collect contractual cash flows and are expected to give rise to cash flows representing solely payments of 

principal and interest are classified and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Receivables that do not meet the 

criteria for amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

The expected credit losses on these financial assets are estimated based on the Group's historic credit loss experience, 
adjusted  for  factors  that  are  specific  to  the  debtors,  general  economic  conditions  and  an  assessment  of  both  the 
current as well as forecast conditions at the reporting date. 

For all other receivables measured at amortised cost, the Group recognises lifetime expected credit losses when there 
has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. If the credit risk on the financial instrument has 
not  increased  significantly  since  initial  recognition,  the  Group  measures  the  loss  allowance  for  that  financial 
instrument at an amount equal to expected credit losses within the next 12 months. 

The Group considers an event of default has occurred when a financial asset is more than 90 days past due or external 
sources indicate that the debtor is unlikely to pay its creditors, including the Group. A financial asset is credit impaired 
when  there  is evidence  that  the counterparty  is in  significant  financial  difficulty or a  breach of  contract, such as  a 
default or past due event has occurred. The Group writes off a financial asset when there is information indicating the 
counterparty is in severe financial difficulty and there is no realistic prospect of recovery. 

Non-financial assets 
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets (see accounting policy 
3(k)) are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.  If any such 
indication  exists,  then  the  asset’s  recoverable  amount  is  estimated.    For  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  that  have 
indefinite lives or that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated each year at the same time. 

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs 
to sell.  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 the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates 
cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets 
(the “cash-generating unit”).  The goodwill acquired in a business combination, for the purpose of impairment testing, 
is allocated to cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. 

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 
amount.    Impairment  losses  are  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.    Impairment  losses  recognised  in  respect  of  cash-
generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to 
reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.  

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed.  In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in 
prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists.  
An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.  
An  impairment  loss  is  reversed  only  to  the  extent  that  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  does  not  exceed  the  carrying 
amount  that  would  have  been  determined,  net  of  depreciation  or  amortisation,  if  no  impairment  loss  had  been 
recognised. 

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(g)  Share capital 

Ordinary shares 
Transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any related income tax 
benefit. 

(h)  Interest bearing borrowings 

Interest-bearing  borrowings  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  less attributable  transaction  costs.  Subsequent  to 
initial  recognition,  interest-bearing borrowings  are stated at amortised cost  with  any  difference  between  cost  and 
redemption value being  recognised  in the statement of  profit  and loss and  other comprehensive income  over  the 
period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis. 

(i)  Employee benefits 

Defined contribution plans 
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the statement of 
profit and loss and other comprehensive income as incurred. 

Share based payment transactions 
The  grant-date  fair  value  of  equity-settled  share-based  payment  arrangements  granted  to  employees  is  generally 
recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the vesting period of the awards. The amount 
recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market 
performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised is based on the number 
of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based 
payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant-date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to 
reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcome. 

Wages, salaries, annual leave, sick leave and non-monetary benefits 
Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave represent present obligations resulting 
from employees' services provided to reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration 
wage and salary rates that the Group expects to pay as at reporting date including related on-costs, such as, workers 
compensation insurance and payroll tax. 

(j)  Finance income and expenses 

Net finance income 
Net finance income comprises interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest method, interest 
receivable on  funds invested and realised  foreign exchange  gains  and losses.   Interest income  is recognised in  the 
statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income as it accrues, using the effective interest method. 

(k)  Income tax 

Income tax on the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the periods presented comprises 
current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income 
except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially 
enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

(g)  Share capital 

Ordinary shares 

benefit. 

(h)  Interest bearing borrowings 

(i)  Employee benefits 

Defined contribution plans 

Transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any related income tax 

Interest-bearing  borrowings  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  less attributable  transaction  costs.  Subsequent  to 

initial  recognition,  interest-bearing borrowings  are stated at amortised cost  with  any  difference  between  cost  and 

redemption value being  recognised  in the statement of  profit  and loss and  other comprehensive income  over  the 

period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis. 

Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the statement of 

profit and loss and other comprehensive income as incurred. 

Share based payment transactions 

The  grant-date  fair  value  of  equity-settled  share-based  payment  arrangements  granted  to  employees  is  generally 

recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the vesting period of the awards. The amount 

recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market 

performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised is based on the number 

of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based 

payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant-date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to 

reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcome. 

Wages, salaries, annual leave, sick leave and non-monetary benefits 

Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave represent present obligations resulting 

from employees' services provided to reporting date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration 

wage and salary rates that the Group expects to pay as at reporting date including related on-costs, such as, workers 

compensation insurance and payroll tax. 

(j)  Finance income and expenses 

Net finance income 

(k)  Income tax 

Net finance income comprises interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest method, interest 

receivable on  funds invested and realised  foreign exchange  gains  and losses.   Interest income  is recognised in  the 

statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income as it accrues, using the effective interest method. 

Income tax on the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the periods presented comprises 

current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income 

except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially 

enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(k) 

Income tax (continued) 

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.  
The following temporary differences are not provided for: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction 
that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss and differences relating 
to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future.  The amount 
of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets 
and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available 
against which the asset can be utilised.  Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable 
that the related tax benefit will be realised. 

The Company  and its Australian  resident wholly owned  subsidiaries adopted  the tax consolidation legislation with 
effect from 1 July 2014 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date. Hammer Metals Ltd is the head entity 
within the tax-consolidated group.  Any current tax liabilities (or assets) and deferred tax assets arising from unused 
tax losses of the subsidiaries are assumed by the head entity in the tax-consolidated group. 

(l)  Trade and other payables and provisions 

Trade  payables  and  other  payables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost.  They  represent  liabilities  for  goods  and  services 
provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged 
to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, 
it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and 
a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the 
reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense 
relating to any provision is presented in the profit or loss net of any reimbursement. 

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash 
flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and where appropriate, 
the risks specific to the liability. 

When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

(m)   Segment reporting 

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

(n)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources is the search for mineral resources after the Group has obtained 
legal  rights  to  explore  in  a  specific  area,  as  well  as  the  determination  of  the  technical  feasibility  and  commercial 
viability  of  extracting  the  mineral  resources.    Accordingly,  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditures  are  those 
expenditures incurred by the Group in connection with the exploration for and evaluation of minerals resources before 
the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting mineral resources are demonstrable.  

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(n)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure (continued) 

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

Expenditure  incurred  on  activities  that  precede  exploration  and  evaluation  of  mineral  resources,  including  all 
expenditure incurred prior to securing legal rights to explore an area, is expensed as incurred.   

For each area of interest, the expenditure is recognised as an exploration and evaluation asset where the following 
conditions are satisfied: 

a)  The rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and 

b)  At least one of the following conditions is also met: 

i. 

ii. 

The expenditure is expected to be recouped through successful development and commercial 
exploitation of an area of interest, or alternatively by its sale; and 
Exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not, at reporting date, reached 
a  stage  which  permits  a  reasonable  assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  ‘economically 
recoverable  reserves’  and  active  and  significant  operations  in,  or  in  relation  to,  the  area  of 
interest are continuing.  Economically recoverable reserves are the estimated quantity of product 
in an area of interest that can be expected to be profitably extracted, processed and sold under 
current and foreseeable conditions. 

Exploration and evaluation assets include 

•  Acquisition of rights to explore; 
• 
• 
•  Activities  in  relation  to  evaluating  the  technical  feasibility  and  commercial  viability  of 

Topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies; 
Exploratory drilling, trenching, and sampling and 

extracting the mineral resource. 

General and administrative costs are allocated to, and included in, the cost of exploration and evaluation assets only 
to the extent that those costs can be related directly to the operational activities in the area of interest to which the 
exploration and evaluation assets relate.  In all other instances, these costs are expensed as incurred. 

Exploration and evaluation assets are transferred to Development Assets once technical feasibility and commercial 
viability of an area of interest is demonstrable.  Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment, and 
any impairment loss is recognised prior to being reclassified. 

The  carrying  amount  of  the  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  is  dependent  on  successful  development  and 
commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective area of interest. 

Impairment testing of exploration and evaluation assets 
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility 
and  commercial  viability  or  facts  and  circumstances  suggest  that  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  recoverable 
amount.   

Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when any of the following facts and circumstances exist: 

• 

• 

• 

The  term  of  exploration  licence  in  the  specific  area  of  interest  has  expired  during  the 
reporting period or will expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed; 
Substantive expenditure on further exploitation for and evaluation of mineral resources 
in the specific area are not budgeted or planned; 
Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area have not led to 
the discovery of commercially viable quantities of mineral resources and the decision was 
made to discontinue such activities in the specified are; or 

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(n)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure (continued) 

(n) 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure (continued) 

Accounting for exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed separately for each area of interest.  An area of 

interest is an individual geological area which is considered to constitute a favourable environment for the presence 

of a mineral deposit or has been proved to contain such a deposit. 

• 

Sufficient data exists to indicate that, although a development in the specific area is likely 
to proceed, the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be 
recovered in full from successful development of by sale. 

Expenditure  incurred  on  activities  that  precede  exploration  and  evaluation  of  mineral  resources,  including  all 

expenditure incurred prior to securing legal rights to explore an area, is expensed as incurred.   

Where  a potential impairment  is indicated, an  assessment  is  performed  for each  cash generating  unit  which is no 
larger than the area of interest.  The Group performs impairment testing in accordance with accounting policy 3(f). 

For each area of interest, the expenditure is recognised as an exploration and evaluation asset where the following 

conditions are satisfied: 

a)  The rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and 

b)  At least one of the following conditions is also met: 

i. 

The expenditure is expected to be recouped through successful development and commercial 

exploitation of an area of interest, or alternatively by its sale; and 

ii. 

Exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not, at reporting date, reached 

a  stage  which  permits  a  reasonable  assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  ‘economically 

recoverable  reserves’  and  active  and  significant  operations  in,  or  in  relation  to,  the  area  of 

interest are continuing.  Economically recoverable reserves are the estimated quantity of product 

in an area of interest that can be expected to be profitably extracted, processed and sold under 

current and foreseeable conditions. 

Exploration and evaluation assets include 

•  Acquisition of rights to explore; 

• 

• 

Topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies; 

Exploratory drilling, trenching, and sampling and 

•  Activities  in  relation  to  evaluating  the  technical  feasibility  and  commercial  viability  of 

extracting the mineral resource. 

General and administrative costs are allocated to, and included in, the cost of exploration and evaluation assets only 

to the extent that those costs can be related directly to the operational activities in the area of interest to which the 

exploration and evaluation assets relate.  In all other instances, these costs are expensed as incurred. 

Exploration and evaluation assets are transferred to Development Assets once technical feasibility and commercial 

viability of an area of interest is demonstrable.  Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment, and 

any impairment loss is recognised prior to being reclassified. 

The  carrying  amount  of  the  exploration  and  evaluation  assets  is  dependent  on  successful  development  and 

commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective area of interest. 

Impairment testing of exploration and evaluation assets 

Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility 

and  commercial  viability  or  facts  and  circumstances  suggest  that  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  recoverable 

amount.   

Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when any of the following facts and circumstances exist: 

• 

• 

• 

The  term  of  exploration  licence  in  the  specific  area  of  interest  has  expired  during  the 

reporting period or will expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed; 

Substantive expenditure on further exploitation for and evaluation of mineral resources 

in the specific area are not budgeted or planned; 

Exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area have not led to 

the discovery of commercially viable quantities of mineral resources and the decision was 

made to discontinue such activities in the specified are; or 

Farm-in arrangements (in the exploration and evaluation phase) 
For exploration and evaluation asset acquisitions (farm-in arrangements) in which the Group has made arrangements 
to  fund  a  portion  of  the  selling  partner's  (farmor's)  exploration  and/or  future  development  expenditures  (carried 
interests), these expenditures are reflected in the financial statements as and when the exploration work progresses. 

Farm-out arrangements (in the exploration and evaluation phase) 
The Group does not record any expenditure made by the farmee on its account. It also does not recognise any gain or 
loss  on  its  exploration  and  evaluation  farm-out  arrangements  but  redesignates  any  costs  previously  capitalised  in 
relation to the whole interest as relating to the partial interest retained.  

Monies received pursuant to farm-in agreements are treated as a liability (advanced cash call) on receipt and until 
such time as the relevant expenditure is incurred. 

(o)  Government grants 

Government  grants  are  recognised  when  there  is  reasonable  assurance  that  (a)  the  Group  will  comply  with  the 
conditions attaching to them; and (b) the grants will be received; they are then recognised in profit or loss as other 
income or as a deduction against the carrying value of an underlying asset. 
The  Group  recognises  the  refundable  research  and  development  tax  incentive  (received  under  the  tax  legislation 
passed in 2011) as a government grant. This incentive is refundable to the Group regardless of whether the Group is 
in a tax payable position and is presented by deducting the grant from the carrying amount of the related exploration 
asset.  

(p)  Right-of-use assets 

A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, 
which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or 
before  the  commencement date  net of  any lease incentives  received, any initial direct costs incurred, and,  except 
where included in the cost of inventories, an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing 
the underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset. 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated 
useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at 
the  end  of  the  lease  term,  the  depreciation  is  over  its  estimated  useful  life.  Right-of  use  assets  are  subject  to 
impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. 

The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with 
terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or 
loss as incurred. 

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(q)  Lease liabilities 

A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the 
present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit 
in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments 
comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or 
a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the 
exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable  lease 
payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

Lease  liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method.  The  carrying  amounts  are 
remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate 
used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability 
is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount 
of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. 

(r)  Earnings/loss per share 

Basic earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the Group, adjusted to exclude 
any costs of servicing equity divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares. 
Diluted earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the Group, adjusted for: 

•  Costs of servicing equity. 
•  The after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that 

have been recognised as expenses. 

•  Other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from 

the dilution of potential ordinary shares. 

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any 
bonus element. 

(s)  Current and non-current classification 

Assets  and  liabilities  are  presented  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  based  on  current  and  non-current 
classification. An asset is classified as current when: 

• 

it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the consolidated entity's 
normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading. 
it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period. 

• 
•  or  the  asset  is  cash  or  cash  equivalent  unless  restricted  from  being  exchanged  or  used  to  settle  a 

liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.  

All other assets are classified as non-current. 

A liability is classified as current when: 

it is either expected to be settled in the consolidated entity's normal operating cycle. 
it is held primarily for the purpose of trading. 
it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period. 

• 
• 
• 
•  or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after 

the reporting period.  
All other liabilities are classified as non-current. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. 

76

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

3.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(q)  Lease liabilities 

A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the 

present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit 

in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments 

comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or 

a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the 

exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable  lease 

payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

Lease  liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method.  The  carrying  amounts  are 

remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate 

used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability 

is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount 

of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. 

(r)  Earnings/loss per share 

Basic earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the Group, adjusted to exclude 

any costs of servicing equity divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares. 

Diluted earnings/loss per share is calculated as net profit/loss attributable to members of the Group, adjusted for: 

•  Costs of servicing equity. 

have been recognised as expenses. 

the dilution of potential ordinary shares. 

•  The after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that 

•  Other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from 

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any 

bonus element. 

(s)  Current and non-current classification 

Assets  and  liabilities  are  presented  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  based  on  current  and  non-current 

classification. An asset is classified as current when: 

it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the consolidated entity's 

normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading. 

it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period. 

•  or  the  asset  is  cash  or  cash  equivalent  unless  restricted  from  being  exchanged  or  used  to  settle  a 

liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.  

All other assets are classified as non-current. 

A liability is classified as current when: 

it is either expected to be settled in the consolidated entity's normal operating cycle. 

it is held primarily for the purpose of trading. 

it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period. 

•  or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the reporting period.  

All other liabilities are classified as non-current. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. 

4.  OTHER INCOME 

Management fee from farm-in partners 
Other income 

5. 

RESULT FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Net loss for the year before tax has been arrived at after the charging 
the following expenses: 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
Amortisation of right-of-use assets 

Salary and wages 
Superannuation expense 
Share based payments 
Other employee expenses 
Total employee costs 

6. 

FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS 
Recognised in loss for the year: 
Interest income 
Finance costs / lease interest expense 
Net finance income 

7.  AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION 

Auditors of the Company – KPMG (resigned 11 March 2022) 
Audit services: 
    Audit and review of financial reports  
Auditors of the Company – PKF (appointed 11 March 2022) 
Audit services: 

    Audit and review of financial reports  

30 June 2023 
$ 
170,990 
19,984 
190,974 

30 June 2022 
$ 
189,294 
25,569 
214,863 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

- 
100,585 
100,585 

239,876 
24,567 
171,229 
1,450 
437,122 

7,818 
34,640 
42,458 

226,142 
18,627 
140,492 
750 
386,011 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

24,367 
(7,369) 
16,998 

1,303 
(9,770) 
8,467 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

- 

28,166 

25,450 
25,450 

19,000 
47,166 

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77

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

8. 

INCOME TAX 
(a) Income tax benefit 
Current tax 
Deferred tax 
Total income tax benefit 

Numerical  reconciliation  of  income  tax  benefit  to  pre-tax  accounting 
loss: 
Loss before income tax 
Income  tax  benefit  using  the  Company’s  domestic  tax  rate  of  25% 
(2022: 25%) 
Adjusted for: 
Non-deductible expenses / (Non-Assessable Income) 
Temporary differences and tax losses not recognised 
Income tax benefit  

(b) Unrecognised deferred tax assets  
Deferred  tax  assets  have  not  been  recognised  in  respect  of  the 
following items: 
Temporary timing differences related to: 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investments 
Accrued expenses and provisions 
Capital raising costs 
Income tax losses 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

(321,384) 

(177,449) 

(44,059) 
365,443 
- 

35,869 
141,580 
- 

1,025 
316,884 
28,530 
85,234 
12,020,777 
12,452,450 

3,443 
222,016 
42,217 
78,997 
8,099,807 
8,446,480 

(c) Recognised deferred tax assets & liabilities 
Temporary timing differences related to: 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure 
Income tax losses 

(5,334,495) 
5,334,495 
- 
The deductible temporary differences and tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation.  Deferred tax assets 
have not been recognised in respect of these items because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available 
against which the Group can utilise the benefits from. 

(6,169,573) 
6,169,573 
- 

(d) Movement of temporary differences recognised during the year ended 30 June 2023: 

Exploration  and  evaluation 
expenditure 

Carried-forward tax losses 

Balance 1 July 
2022 

Profit or Loss 

Other 
comprehensive 
income 

Equity 

Balance 30 
June 2023 

(5,334,495) 

(835,078) 

5,334,495 
- 

835,078 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

(6,169,573) 

6,169,573 
- 

78

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

8. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) Income tax benefit 

Current tax 

Deferred tax 

Total income tax benefit 

loss: 

Loss before income tax 

(2022: 25%) 

Adjusted for: 

Numerical  reconciliation  of  income  tax  benefit  to  pre-tax  accounting 

Income  tax  benefit  using  the  Company’s  domestic  tax  rate  of  25% 

Non-deductible expenses / (Non-Assessable Income) 

Temporary differences and tax losses not recognised 

Income tax benefit  

(b) Unrecognised deferred tax assets  

Deferred  tax  assets  have  not  been  recognised  in  respect  of  the 

following items: 

Temporary timing differences related to: 

Property, plant and equipment 

Investments 

Accrued expenses and provisions 

Capital raising costs 

Income tax losses 

(c) Recognised deferred tax assets & liabilities 

Temporary timing differences related to: 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Income tax losses 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

(321,384) 

(177,449) 

(44,059) 

365,443 

- 

35,869 

141,580 

- 

1,025 

316,884 

28,530 

85,234 

12,020,777 

12,452,450 

3,443 

222,016 

42,217 

78,997 

8,099,807 

8,446,480 

(6,169,573) 

6,169,573 

- 

(5,334,495) 

5,334,495 

- 

The deductible temporary differences and tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation.  Deferred tax assets 

have not been recognised in respect of these items because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available 

against which the Group can utilise the benefits from. 

(d) Movement of temporary differences recognised during the year ended 30 June 2023: 

Balance 1 July 

Other 

comprehensive 

2022 

Profit or Loss 

income 

Equity 

Exploration  and  evaluation 

expenditure 

(5,334,495) 

(835,078) 

Carried-forward tax losses 

5,334,495 

835,078 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Balance 30 

June 2023 

- 

- 

- 

(6,169,573) 

6,169,573 

- 

8. 

INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) 

(e) Movement of temporary differences recognised during the year ended 30 June 2022: 

Exploration  and  evaluation 
expenditure 

Carried-forward tax losses 

Balance 1 July 
2021 

Profit or Loss 

Other 
comprehensive 
income 

Equity 

Balance 30 
June 2022 

(4,793,097) 

(541,398) 

4,793,097 
- 

541,398 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

(5,334,495) 

5,334,495 
- 

9. 

LOSS PER SHARE 
(a)  Basic  and  dilutive  loss  per  share  calculated  using  the  weighted 
average number of fully paid ordinary shares on issue at the reporting 
date. 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

(0.16) cents 

(0.08) cents 

Options disclosed in Note 17(b) are potential ordinary shares which are considered anti-dilutive, therefore 
diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share. 

(b) Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of basic and 
dilutive earnings per share 

824,347,048 

814,035,632 

10.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 
Cash at bank and on hand  

30 June 2023 
$ 
4,357,140 

30 June 2022 
$ 
5,193,673 

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and sensitivity analysis for financial assets and financial liabilities are 
disclosed in Note 25. 

11.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

  Current 
  GST receivable 

Security deposit 
  Other receivables 

Trade and other receivables are non-interest bearing. 

12.  OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Non - Current 
Investments in other entities  
    Listed shares in TSXV and ASX-listed companies - at fair value 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

31,007 
80,887 
140,755 
252,649 

53,463 
25,150 
423,149 
501,762 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

227,529 

370,695 

The Group’s exposure to equity price risk and sensitivity analysis in disclosed in Note 25. Listed shares recognised 
as non-current assets have been recognised at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) 

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79

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

13. 

RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 

Right-of-use assets 
Less: accumulated depreciation 
Total right-of-use assets 

Movements in right-of-use assets for the period: 
Opening balance at the beginning of the period 
Additions for the period 
Depreciation 
Disposals 
Closing balance at the end of the period 

14. 

EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE 

Balance at 1 July 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred 
Exploration grants received 
Research and development grant received 
Balance at 30 June 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

330,634 
(168,622) 
162,012 

268,662 
6,372 
(113,022) 
- 
162,012 

324,262 
(55,600) 
268,662 

303,302 
- 
(34,640) 
- 
268,662 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

21,337,979 
4,593,665 
(148,676) 
(1,104,678) 
24,678,290 

17,429,445 
4,523,729 
- 
(615,195) 
21,337,979 

The  ultimate  recovery  of  costs  carried  forward  for  exploration  and  evaluation  phases  is  dependent  on  the 
successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas of interest at an amount 
greater than or equal to carrying value. Refer note 3 (n). 

Expenses capitalised to Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure assets for the year include direct exploration 
costs (drilling, rock chip programs and surveys including magnetic and SAM), laboratory costs (assaying, analysis 
and review), geological and geochemical consultants as well as allocated administration costs (including salary 
and wages) where those costs can be directly attributed to the exploration or evaluation activities upon a given 
area of interest.  

80

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

13. 

RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 

Right-of-use assets 

Less: accumulated depreciation 

Total right-of-use assets 

Movements in right-of-use assets for the period: 

Opening balance at the beginning of the period 

Additions for the period 

Depreciation 

Disposals 

Closing balance at the end of the period 

14. 

EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE 

Balance at 1 July 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred 

Exploration grants received 

Research and development grant received 

Balance at 30 June 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

$ 

330,634 

(168,622) 

162,012 

268,662 

6,372 

(113,022) 

- 

162,012 

21,337,979 

4,593,665 

(148,676) 

(1,104,678) 

24,678,290 

324,262 

(55,600) 

268,662 

303,302 

(34,640) 

268,662 

- 

- 

- 

17,429,445 

4,523,729 

(615,195) 

21,337,979 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

$ 

The  ultimate  recovery  of  costs  carried  forward  for  exploration  and  evaluation  phases  is  dependent  on  the 

successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas of interest at an amount 

greater than or equal to carrying value. Refer note 3 (n). 

Expenses capitalised to Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure assets for the year include direct exploration 

costs (drilling, rock chip programs and surveys including magnetic and SAM), laboratory costs (assaying, analysis 

and review), geological and geochemical consultants as well as allocated administration costs (including salary 

and wages) where those costs can be directly attributed to the exploration or evaluation activities upon a given 

area of interest.  

15. 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables and accruals 
Employee Leave Accruals 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

364,179 
79,714 
443,893 

612,132 
79,435 
691,567 

All trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and payable on normal commercial terms. 
The Group’s exposure to currency and liquidity risk related to trade and other payables is disclosed in Note 25. 

16. 

LEASE LIABILITIES 

Current lease liabilities 
Non-current lease liabilities 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

68,892 
95,701 
164,593 

63,997 
169,940 
233,937 

The nature of the Group’s leasing activities includes office leases and the lease of motor vehicles. 

17. 

(a) 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

Share capital 
Ordinary shares 

On issue at 1 July 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

No. 

No. 

$ 

$ 

815,394,623 

806,652,519 

62,965,503 

62,277,335 

Shares issued for cash at $0.095 per share 

Conversion of performance rights 

Exercise of unlisted options – cash 
Exercise of unlisted options – cashless1 
Shares issued for cash at $0.06 per share 
Funds for unlisted options – unexercised2 
Share issue costs 

- 

- 

1,000,000 

5,012,726 

58,333,333 

- 

- 

6,842,104 

1,500,000 

400,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

46,000 

100,200 

3,500,000 

182,100 

(199,845) 

650,000 

27,429 

17,600 

- 

- 

- 

(6,861) 

On issue at 30 June – fully paid 

879,740,682 

815,394,623 

66,593,958 

62,965,503 

1  –  During  the  year  a  total  of  8,350,000  unquoted  options  were  exercised  using  a  cashless  exercise  facility, 
resulting in a total of 5,012,726 ordinary shares being issued in full settlement of the exercise. 
2 – During the year ended 30 June 2023 the Company received a valid exercise notice for 3,000,000 unquoted 
options exercisable at $0.035 each on or before 30 June 2023, however the exercise of these options and the 
issue of shares was only completed on 6 July 2023. 

Terms and conditions 
Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to 
one vote per share at shareholders’ meetings.   
The company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. 
In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after all other shareholders and creditors 
and are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidation. 

Dividends 
No dividends were paid or declared for the year (2022: Nil). 

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81

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

17. 
(b) 

ISSUED CAPITAL (CONTINUED) 
Options outstanding over ordinary shares 
Unlisted options (Share-based payment reserve) 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.032 on or before 30 Nov 2022 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.035 expiring 13 Dec 2022 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.035 expiring 30 Jun 2023 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 21 Oct 2023 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 expiring 21 Oct 2023 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 30 Jun 2024 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 30 Nov 2024 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.04 expiring 13 May 2025 
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.07 expiring 30 Nov 2026 

30 June 2023 
No. 

30 June 2022 
No. 

- 
- 
3,000,000 
3,000,000 
4,000,000 
2,600,000 
4,500,000 
2,000,000 
4,500,000 

8,350,000 
1,000,000 
3,000,000 
3,000,000 
4,000,000 
2,600,000 
4,500,000 
2,000,000 
- 

28,450,000 
4,500,000 unlisted options were granted to directors, executives, and employees during the year (2022: nil).  
Refer to Note 20. 
9,350,000 unlisted options were exercised during the year (2022: 400,000). 
No unlisted options were granted to consultants during the year (2022: 2,000,000) 
No fully vested unlisted options expired unexercised during the period (2022: Nil). 
Options carry no voting rights until converted to fully paid ordinary shares. All unlisted options were granted 
for no cash consideration. 

23,600,000 

(c) 

Performance rights outstanding 
Performance rights (Share-based payment reserve) 
Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 5 
Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 6 
Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 7 
Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 8 

30 June 2023 
No. 

30 June 2022 
No. 

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

8,000,000 

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

8,000,000 

The following performance rights were granted during the previous financial year (refer note 20): 

Number of 
options 

Vesting Date 

Vesting Condition 

Expiry Date 

Managing Director Performance Rights 

- 
- 
- 

Tranche 6 
Tranche 7 
Tranche 8 

1,000,000 
1,000,000 
1,000,000 

N/A 
N/A 
N/A 

Refer below 
Refer below 
Refer below 

13/12/2023 
13/12/2023 
13/12/2023 

All  performance  rights  require  the  managing  director  to  remain  employed  until  vesting  date.  The  tranches 
outstanding at balance date contain the following non-market based vesting conditions: 

 

 

 

 

Tranche 5 performance rights vest upon the satisfactory completion of a transaction in accordance with the 
terms outlined in the Company’s Notice of AGM dated 8 October 2019; 
Tranche  6  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; 
Tranche  7  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; and 
Tranche  8  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board. 

82

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

No. 

No. 

18. 

RESERVES 

Share-based payment reserve (1) 
Balance at beginning of period 
Options issued to Directors and executives  
Options issued to Corporate advisor 
Performance rights issued to Managing Director 
Options exercised during the period 
Performance rights exercised during the period 
Reversal  of  previously  recognised  value  relating  to  Tranche  5 
Performance Rights (Note 17(c)) (2) 
Further  vesting  expense  of  options  and  rights  issued  in  previous 
periods 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

1,399,364 
194,850 
- 
- 
(188,300) 
- 

(93,302) 

1,291,101 
- 
78,000 
25,653 
(4,800) 
(27,429) 

- 

69,681 

36,839 

1,399,364 
(1) The share-based payment reserve is used to record the fair value of options and rights issued to Directors 
and  employees  and  consultants  under  various  share-based  payment  schemes  and  options  issued  for  the 
acquisition of assets. 
(2) These rights expire on 21 October 2023, and therefore as they are currently unlikely to vest, the amount 
recognised as an expense to-date has been reversed. 

1,382,293 

19. 
a) 

COMMITMENTS 
Exploration Expenditure Commitments 
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements the Company is required to perform 
minimum  exploration  work  to  meet  the  minimum  expenditure  requirements  specified  by  various  State 
Governments within Australia. These obligations may be reset when application for a mining lease is made 
and  at  other  times.  As  a  result,  exploration  expenditure  commitments  beyond  twelve  months  cannot  be 
reliably determined. 
The Group has a minimum expenditure commitment on tenure under its control.   
The  Group  can  apply  for  exemption  from  compliance  with  the  minimum  exploration  expenditure 
requirements. 
These obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable:  

Consolidated 

Company 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

Annual minimum exploration expenditure  

3,785,310 

2,927,546 

- 

- 

The  annual  minimum  exploration  expenditure  disclosed  above  includes  $1,717,540  which  falls  under 
tenements related to the joint arrangements as set out in Note 22.  Of this amount, $130,347 is related to the 
tenement  held  within  the  Mt  Frosty  Joint  Venture,  under  which  the  Group  is  responsible  for  51%  of 
expenditures  on  the  joint  arrangement,  and  $1,587,193  relates  to  twelve  tenements  that  are  held  by  the 
Group  and  fall  under,  either  partially  or  in  full,  the  Mt  Isa  East  Joint  Venture.  This  is  a  joint  arrangement 
between  the  Group  and  Sumitomo  Metal  Mining  Oceania  Pty  Ltd  (“SMMO”),  the  full  details  of  which  are 
disclosed in Note 22. 

17. 

(b) 

ISSUED CAPITAL (CONTINUED) 

Options outstanding over ordinary shares 

Unlisted options (Share-based payment reserve) 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.032 on or before 30 Nov 2022 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.035 expiring 13 Dec 2022 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.035 expiring 30 Jun 2023 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 21 Oct 2023 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 expiring 21 Oct 2023 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 30 Jun 2024 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 expiring 30 Nov 2024 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.04 expiring 13 May 2025 

Unlisted options exercisable at $0.07 expiring 30 Nov 2026 

- 

- 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

4,000,000 

2,600,000 

4,500,000 

2,000,000 

4,500,000 

8,350,000 

1,000,000 

3,000,000 

3,000,000 

4,000,000 

2,600,000 

4,500,000 

2,000,000 

- 

23,600,000 

28,450,000 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

No. 

No. 

5,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

8,000,000 

5,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

8,000,000 

4,500,000 unlisted options were granted to directors, executives, and employees during the year (2022: nil).  

Refer to Note 20. 

9,350,000 unlisted options were exercised during the year (2022: 400,000). 

No unlisted options were granted to consultants during the year (2022: 2,000,000) 

No fully vested unlisted options expired unexercised during the period (2022: Nil). 

Options carry no voting rights until converted to fully paid ordinary shares. All unlisted options were granted 

for no cash consideration. 

(c) 

Performance rights outstanding 

Performance rights (Share-based payment reserve) 

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 5 

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 6 

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 7 

Managing Director Performance Rights – Tranche 8 

The following performance rights were granted during the previous financial year (refer note 20): 

Managing Director Performance Rights 

- 

- 

- 

Tranche 6 

Tranche 7 

Tranche 8 

Number of 

options 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

Vesting Date 

Vesting Condition 

Expiry Date 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Refer below 

Refer below 

Refer below 

13/12/2023 

13/12/2023 

13/12/2023 

All  performance  rights  require  the  managing  director  to  remain  employed  until  vesting  date.  The  tranches 

outstanding at balance date contain the following non-market based vesting conditions: 

Tranche 5 performance rights vest upon the satisfactory completion of a transaction in accordance with the 

terms outlined in the Company’s Notice of AGM dated 8 October 2019; 

Tranche  6  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; 

Tranche  7  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; and 

Tranche  8  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board. 

 

 

 

 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

20. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS  
Incentive Option Plan 
The Hammer Metals Incentive Option Plan was approved by shareholders on 14 November 2019.  The key 
features of this plan are: 
(a)  The plan will be available to directors, employees and other permitted persons of the Company and its 

subsidiaries. 

(b)  Options are granted for no consideration. 
(c)  The options are issued at an exercise price as determined by the Board from time to time. 
(d)  The number of shares the subject of options issued under this plan and other similar plans will not exceed 

5% of the Company’s issued capital from time to time. 

(e)  If a holder ceases to be an eligible participant of the plan during the exercise period of a vested option, 
the holder may exercise the options within 30 days of ceasing to be an eligible participant and thereafter 
the options will lapse. 

(f)  The options issued under this plan shall not be quoted on ASX. 
(g)  The options’ terms are at the discretion of the Directors. 
The number and weighted average exercise price of unlisted share options on issue is as follows: 

Outstanding at 1 July  
Granted during the period 
Exercised during the period 
Expired / lapsed during the period 
Outstanding at 30 June 
Exercisable at 30 June 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

No of unlisted 
options 
28,450,000 
4,500,000 
(9,350,000) 
- 
23,600,000 
23,600,000 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
$0.043 
$0.07 
$0.032 
- 
$0.053 

No of unlisted 
options 
26,850,000 
2,000,000 
(400,000) 
- 
28,450,000 
28,450,000 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 
$0.045 
$0.04 
$0.032 
- 
$0.043 

The  options  outstanding  at  year  end  have  exercise  prices  ranging  from  $0.035  to  $0.07  and  a  weighted  average 
remaining contractual life of 1.28 years. 

The following options were granted during the year. 

Director Options 

Number of 
options 
granted 

4,500,000 

Date granted 
23 Nov 2022 

% Vested 
100% 

% Forfeited 
/ Lapsed 

- 

Financial year in 
which grant 
vested / will vest 
- 

The fair value of the options issued during the year to Directors was determined by reference to the Black-Scholes 
option pricing model. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Underlying security spot price on grant date 
Exercise price 
Grant date 
Expiration date 
Vesting date 
Life (years) 
Volatility 
Risk free rate 
Dividend Yield 
Number of options 
Valuation per option 
Remaining life (years) 

84

Directors 
$0.063 
$0.07 
23 Nov 2022 
30 Nov 2026 
Immediate 
4 
100% 
3.17% 
- 
4,500,000 
$0.0433 
3.42 

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

20. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS  

Incentive Option Plan 

features of this plan are: 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The Hammer Metals Incentive Option Plan was approved by shareholders on 14 November 2019.  The key 

Granted during previous financial year 

(a)  The plan will be available to directors, employees and other permitted persons of the Company and its 

The following options were granted during the prior year. 

20. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

subsidiaries. 

(b)  Options are granted for no consideration. 

(c)  The options are issued at an exercise price as determined by the Board from time to time. 

(d)  The number of shares the subject of options issued under this plan and other similar plans will not exceed 

5% of the Company’s issued capital from time to time. 

(e)  If a holder ceases to be an eligible participant of the plan during the exercise period of a vested option, 

the holder may exercise the options within 30 days of ceasing to be an eligible participant and thereafter 

the options will lapse. 

(f)  The options issued under this plan shall not be quoted on ASX. 

(g)  The options’ terms are at the discretion of the Directors. 

The number and weighted average exercise price of unlisted share options on issue is as follows: 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

No of unlisted 

No of unlisted 

options 

exercise price 

options 

exercise price 

Weighted 

average 

Weighted 

average 

28,450,000 

4,500,000 

(9,350,000) 

- 

23,600,000 

23,600,000 

$0.043 

$0.07 

$0.032 

- 

$0.053 

26,850,000 

2,000,000 

(400,000) 

- 

28,450,000 

28,450,000 

$0.045 

$0.04 

$0.032 

- 

$0.043 

Outstanding at 1 July  

Granted during the period 

Exercised during the period 

Expired / lapsed during the period 

Outstanding at 30 June 

Exercisable at 30 June 

remaining contractual life of 1.28 years. 

The following options were granted during the year. 

The  options  outstanding  at  year  end  have  exercise  prices  ranging  from  $0.035  to  $0.07  and  a  weighted  average 

Director Options 

Number of 

options 

granted 

4,500,000 

Financial year in 

% Forfeited 

which grant 

Date granted 

23 Nov 2022 

% Vested 

/ Lapsed 

vested / will vest 

100% 

- 

- 

The fair value of the options issued during the year to Directors was determined by reference to the Black-Scholes 

option pricing model. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Number of 
options 
granted 

Corporate Advisor Options 

2,000,000 

Date granted 
13 May 2022 

% Vested 
100% 

% Forfeited 
/ Lapsed 

- 

Financial year in 
which grant 
vested / will vest 
- 

The fair value of the options issued during the previous year to corporate advisors was determined by reference to 
the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Underlying security spot price on grant date 
Exercise price 
Grant date 
Expiration date 
Vesting date 
Life (years) 
Volatility 
Risk free rate 
Dividend Yield 
Number of options 
Valuation per option 
Remaining life (years) 

Corporate Advisor 
$0.062 
$0.04 
13 May 2022 
13 May 2025 
Immediate 
3 
80% 
2.83% 
- 
2,000,000 
$0.039 
2.87 

The number of performance rights on issue is as follows: 

Outstanding at 1 July  
Granted during the period 
Exercised during the period 
Expired / lapsed during the period 
Outstanding at 30 June 
Vested and exercisable at 30 June 

30 June 2023 
No. 
8,000,000 
- 
- 
- 
8,000,000 
- 

30 June 2022 
No. 

6,500,000 
3,000,000 
(1,500,000) 
- 
8,000,000 
- 

Underlying security spot price on grant date 

Exercise price 

Grant date 

Expiration date 

Vesting date 

Life (years) 

Volatility 

Risk free rate 

Dividend Yield 

Number of options 

Valuation per option 

Remaining life (years) 

Directors 

$0.063 

$0.07 

23 Nov 2022 

30 Nov 2026 

Immediate 

100% 

3.17% 

4 

- 

4,500,000 

$0.0433 

3.42 

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85

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

20. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

The  fair  value  of  the  performance  rights  issued  during  the  previous  year  to  Key  Management  Personnel  was 
determined by reference to the underlying security on the date of issue, adjusted as necessary for any market-based 
performance conditions. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Underlying security spot price on grant date 
Grant date 
Expiration date 
Vesting date 
Life (years) 
Discount applied (Note 1) 
Number of rights 
Value per right 
Remaining life (years) (Note 2) 
Total value 
Value recognised to date 
Value still to be recognised 

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 6 
$0.044 
29 Nov 2021 
21 Dec 2024 
- 
3 
- 
1,000,000 
$0.044 
2.4 
$44,000 
$8,551 
$35,449 

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 7 
$0.044 
29 Nov 2021 
21 Dec 2024 
- 
3 
- 
1,000,000 
$0.044 
2.4 
$44,000 
$8,551 
$35,449 

Mr D Thomas – 
Tranche 8 
$0.044 
29 Nov 2021 
21 Dec 2024 
- 
3 
- 
1,000,000 
$0.044 
2.4 
$44,000 
$8,551 
$35,449 

Note 1 – all three tranches of performance rights issued during the previous year contain no market-based vesting 
conditions and therefore no discount has been applied. 
Note 2 – the remaining life represents the time, in years, left until the expiry of the right. 

All performance rights require the managing director to remain employed until vesting date. The vesting conditions 
attached to each tranche issued during the year are as follows: 

 

 

 

Tranche  6  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; 
Tranche  7  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; and 
Tranche  8  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 
resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board. 

21. 

RELATED PARTIES 
Key Management Personnel Compensation: 
The  following  were key management  personnel  of  the  Group at any time during  the  reporting  period  and 
unless otherwise indicated were key management personnel for the entire period: 
Executive Directors 
Mr D Thomas 
Non-executive Directors 
Mr R Davis 
Mr Z Lubieniecki 
Mr D Church 
Executives 
Mr M Pitts (Company Secretary) 

The key management personnel compensation comprised: 
Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share-based payments 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

547,429 
41,921 
217,011 

806,361 

529,405 
40,837 
62,492 

632,734 

86

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//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

20. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

21. 

RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED) 

Remuneration  levels  are  competitively  set  to  attract  and  retain  appropriately  qualified  and  experienced 
Directors  and  executives.    Remuneration  packages  include  a  mix  of  fixed  remuneration  and  equity-based 
remuneration. 

Information  regarding  individual  Directors  and  executive’s  compensation  and  some  equity  instruments 
disclosures as permitted by Corporations Regulations 2M.3.03 and 2M.6.04 is provided in the remuneration 
report section of the Directors’ report. 
Certain key management personnel, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them 
having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of those entities.  Some of these 
entities (as detailed below) transacted with the Group during the reporting period. 

The aggregate value of transactions and outstanding balances relating to this entity were as follows: 

Mr Z Lubieniecki 

Mr R Davis 

Mr M Pitts 

Transaction 
Consulting 
Fees 
Consulting 
Fees 
Accounting 
services 

Transaction value year ended 

Balance outstanding as at 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

39,313 

42,375 

7,299 

8,500 

- 

- 

45,200 

48,790 

4,100 

- 

8,500 

5,780 

The Company paid fees to Endeavour Corporate, a company associated with Mark Pitts, for accounting and 
financial reporting services provided to the company. The Company also paid fees to Zbigniew Lubieniecki and 
Russell Davis as consulting fees for geological services provided. 

22. 

INTEREST IN OTHER ENTITIES 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Name 
Parent and ultimate controlling entity 
Hammer Metals Limited 
Subsidiaries 
Hammer Metals Australia Pty Ltd 
Mt. Dockerell Mining Pty Ltd 
Mulga Minerals Pty Ltd 
Carnegie Exploration Pty Ltd 
Hammer Bulk Commodities Pty Ltd 
Midas Metals Asia Pty Ltd (i) 
(i) This subsidiary is dormant and has not traded during the year. 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Percentage held 
2023 

Percentage held 
2022 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
85% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
85% 

The investments held in controlled entities are included in the financial statements of the parent at cost. 

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87

The  fair  value  of  the  performance  rights  issued  during  the  previous  year  to  Key  Management  Personnel  was 

determined by reference to the underlying security on the date of issue, adjusted as necessary for any market-based 

performance conditions. The key inputs and valuations are summarised as follows: 

Underlying security spot price on grant date 

Grant date 

Expiration date 

Vesting date 

Life (years) 

Discount applied (Note 1) 

Number of rights 

Value per right 

Remaining life (years) (Note 2) 

Total value 

Value recognised to date 

Value still to be recognised 

Mr D Thomas – 

Mr D Thomas – 

Mr D Thomas – 

Tranche 6 

$0.044 

29 Nov 2021 

21 Dec 2024 

Tranche 7 

$0.044 

29 Nov 2021 

21 Dec 2024 

Tranche 8 

$0.044 

29 Nov 2021 

21 Dec 2024 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

- 

3 

- 

$0.044 

2.4 

$44,000 

$8,551 

$35,449 

- 

3 

- 

$0.044 

2.4 

$44,000 

$8,551 

$35,449 

- 

3 

- 

$0.044 

2.4 

$44,000 

$8,551 

$35,449 

Note 1 – all three tranches of performance rights issued during the previous year contain no market-based vesting 

conditions and therefore no discount has been applied. 

Note 2 – the remaining life represents the time, in years, left until the expiry of the right. 

All performance rights require the managing director to remain employed until vesting date. The vesting conditions 

attached to each tranche issued during the year are as follows: 

 

 

 

Tranche  6  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; 

Tranche  7  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board; and 

Tranche  8  performance  rights  vest  upon  the  Company  announcing  a  new  JORC  2012  compliant  mineral 

resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board. 

21. 

RELATED PARTIES 

Key Management Personnel Compensation: 

The  following  were key management  personnel  of  the  Group at any time during  the  reporting  period  and 

unless otherwise indicated were key management personnel for the entire period: 

Executive Directors 

Mr D Thomas 

Non-executive Directors 

Mr R Davis 

Mr Z Lubieniecki 

Mr D Church 

Executives 

Mr M Pitts (Company Secretary) 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Share-based payments 

The key management personnel compensation comprised: 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

547,429 

41,921 

217,011 

806,361 

$ 

529,405 

40,837 

62,492 

632,734 

//  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

22. 

INTEREST IN OTHER ENTITIES (CONTINUED) 
Joint arrangements 
The Group has the following farm-in / farm-out arrangements: 
Mt Frosty – Mt Isa Mines (Glencore) 
During  a  previous  financial year  the  Group  (through  its  wholly  owned  subsidiary  Mulga  Minerals  Pty  Ltd 
(‘Mulga’)) completed the acquisition of a 51% interest in the Mt. Frosty prospect and agreed terms for a new 
joint venture agreement with Mount Isa Mines Limited (‘MIM’) (a 100% owned subsidiary of Glenore PLC).   
Each party  to  the  joint arrangement contributes exploration  expenditure according  to  their participating 
interest (Hammer – 51% and MIM – 49%). Dilution provisions apply if a party elects not to contribute to a 
programme.  If a party’s participating interest falls below 10% their interest will convert to a 3% Net Profits 
Royalty.  Mulga  acts  as  the  initial  manager  of  the  joint  arrangement.  The  Group’s  interest  in  the  above 
arrangement includes capitalised exploration phase expenditure totalling $599,195 at 30 June 2023 and is 
included in exploration and evaluation assets (note 14). 

Mt Isa East JV – JOGMEC/SMMO 
The Agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (“JOGMEC“) was signed in November 
2019 and covers sections of the Even Steven, Mount Philp, Dronfield West and Malbon targets for a total 
area  of  approximately 290km2 of  the  2,200km2 Mount Isa Project.  The  arrangement  is  referred to as the 
Mount Isa East Joint Venture, however in accordance  with the Australian Accounting Standards is a joint 
arrangement by nature. During the Farm-in period, JOGMEC can achieve a 60% interest in the project areas 
by expending $6,000,000 by 31 March 2024.  The Farm-in Period is staged as follows, noting that JOGMEC 
earns its interest after the completion of the Fifth and final Farm-in Period: 
• 

The First Farm-in Period is a minimum expenditure of $1,000,000 by 31 March 2020 before JOGMEC 
can withdraw from the agreement; 
The Second Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $2,000,000 by 31 March 2021; 
The Third Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $3,000,000 by 31 March 2022; 
The Fourth Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $4,500,000 by 31 March 2023; and 
The Fifth and final Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $6,000,000 by 31 March 2024.  

• 
• 
• 
• 
Upon completion of the Fifth Farm-in Period, each company can elect to contribute its pro-rata share of 
future funding. If either party does not contribute and is diluted to an ownership of less than 10% of the Mt 
Isa East JV, the Group’s equitable interest will convert to a 2% Net Smelter Return Royalty.  At any time, the 
Net Smelter Royalty Return Rate can be reduced to 1% via the payment of A$2,000,000.  The areas of interest 
are all 100% held by the Company’s subsidiaries Mt Dockerell Mining Pty Ltd and Mulga Minerals Pty Ltd. 
During  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2021,  JOGMEC  and  Sumitomo  Metal  Mining  Oceania  Pty  Ltd. 
(“SMMO”) signed an agreement whereby JOGMEC would transfer its position within the Mt Isa East JV to 
SMMO. The terms of the agreement remain unchanged. 
During the year, the Fourth Farm-in Period was completed, and the Mt Isa East JV has continued to operate 
in line with the terms of the agreement noted above. 

23. 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Loss for the year 
Adjustments for: 

Depreciation and amortisation 
Share based payments 
Fair value adjustment on financial assets 
Sale of tenements 
Interest expense 
Management fee from farm-in partners 
Movements attributable to operating activities: 

Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables 
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 

Net cash used in operating activities 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

100,585 
171,229 
143,166 
- 
7,369 
(178,147) 

77,351 
(18,798) 
(982,781) 

42,458 
140,492 
113,604 
(322,727) 
9,770 
(189,649) 

(62,229) 
(212,294) 
(1,001,387) 

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

22. 

INTEREST IN OTHER ENTITIES (CONTINUED) 

Joint arrangements 

The Group has the following farm-in / farm-out arrangements: 

Mt Frosty – Mt Isa Mines (Glencore) 

During  a  previous  financial year  the  Group  (through  its  wholly  owned  subsidiary  Mulga  Minerals  Pty  Ltd 

(‘Mulga’)) completed the acquisition of a 51% interest in the Mt. Frosty prospect and agreed terms for a new 

joint venture agreement with Mount Isa Mines Limited (‘MIM’) (a 100% owned subsidiary of Glenore PLC).   

Each party  to  the  joint arrangement contributes exploration  expenditure according  to  their participating 

interest (Hammer – 51% and MIM – 49%). Dilution provisions apply if a party elects not to contribute to a 

programme.  If a party’s participating interest falls below 10% their interest will convert to a 3% Net Profits 

Royalty.  Mulga  acts  as  the  initial  manager  of  the  joint  arrangement.  The  Group’s  interest  in  the  above 

arrangement includes capitalised exploration phase expenditure totalling $599,195 at 30 June 2023 and is 

included in exploration and evaluation assets (note 14). 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Mt Isa East JV – JOGMEC/SMMO 

The Agreement with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (“JOGMEC“) was signed in November 

2019 and covers sections of the Even Steven, Mount Philp, Dronfield West and Malbon targets for a total 

area  of  approximately 290km2 of  the  2,200km2 Mount Isa Project.  The  arrangement  is  referred to as the 

Mount Isa East Joint Venture, however in accordance  with the Australian Accounting Standards is a joint 

arrangement by nature. During the Farm-in period, JOGMEC can achieve a 60% interest in the project areas 

by expending $6,000,000 by 31 March 2024.  The Farm-in Period is staged as follows, noting that JOGMEC 

earns its interest after the completion of the Fifth and final Farm-in Period: 

The First Farm-in Period is a minimum expenditure of $1,000,000 by 31 March 2020 before JOGMEC 

can withdraw from the agreement; 

The Second Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $2,000,000 by 31 March 2021; 

The Third Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $3,000,000 by 31 March 2022; 

The Fourth Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $4,500,000 by 31 March 2023; and 

The Fifth and final Farm-in Period is an aggregate expenditure of $6,000,000 by 31 March 2024.  

Upon completion of the Fifth Farm-in Period, each company can elect to contribute its pro-rata share of 

future funding. If either party does not contribute and is diluted to an ownership of less than 10% of the Mt 

Isa East JV, the Group’s equitable interest will convert to a 2% Net Smelter Return Royalty.  At any time, the 

Net Smelter Royalty Return Rate can be reduced to 1% via the payment of A$2,000,000.  The areas of interest 

are all 100% held by the Company’s subsidiaries Mt Dockerell Mining Pty Ltd and Mulga Minerals Pty Ltd. 

During  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2021,  JOGMEC  and  Sumitomo  Metal  Mining  Oceania  Pty  Ltd. 

(“SMMO”) signed an agreement whereby JOGMEC would transfer its position within the Mt Isa East JV to 

SMMO. The terms of the agreement remain unchanged. 

During the year, the Fourth Farm-in Period was completed, and the Mt Isa East JV has continued to operate 

in line with the terms of the agreement noted above. 

23. 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

$ 

$ 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

Loss for the year 

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Share based payments 

Fair value adjustment on financial assets 

Sale of tenements 

Interest expense 

Management fee from farm-in partners 

Movements attributable to operating activities: 

Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables 

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 

Net cash used in operating activities 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

100,585 

171,229 

143,166 

- 

7,369 

(178,147) 

77,351 

(18,798) 

(982,781) 

42,458 

140,492 

113,604 

(322,727) 

9,770 

(189,649) 

(62,229) 

(212,294) 

(1,001,387) 

24. 

SEGMENT INFORMATION 

The Group has three reportable segments, being mineral  exploration  in Queensland and Western Australia, 
and corporate activities. The Group’s operating segments have been determined with reference to the monthly 
management accounts, program budgets and cash flow forecasts used by the chief operating decision maker 
to make decisions regarding the Group’s operations and allocation of working capital. 

Segment information 
The  following  tables  represent  revenue  and  profit  information  and  certain  asset  and  liability  information 
regarding geographical segments for the year ended 30 June 2023. 

Queensland 
Exploration 
$ 

Western Australia 
Exploration 
$ 

Corporate 

$ 

Total 

$ 

- 
(3,819) 

- 
(360) 

190,974 
(1,281,357) 

190,974 
(1,285,536) 

30 June 2023 
Segment income 
Segment  profit  / 
(loss) 
before income tax expense 

Segment assets 
Segment liabilities 

18,522,627 
(23,090) 

6,155,663 
(4,875) 

5,003,311 
(580,521) 

29,681,601 
(608,486) 

30 June 2022 
Segment income 
Segment 
loss 
income tax expense 

before 

- 
318,639 

- 
(271) 

214,863 
(963,638) 

214,863 
(645,270) 

Segment assets 
Segment liabilities 

15,734,221 
(52,344) 

5,603,758 
(9,215) 

6,334,792 
(863,945) 

27,672,771 
(925,504) 

25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES 
Overview 
The Group has exposure to the following risks from their use of financial instruments: 
Credit risk 
Liquidity risk 
Market risk 

This  note  presents  information  about  the  Group’s  exposure  to  each  of  the  above  risks,  their  objectives, 
policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the management of capital. 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management 
framework.  Management monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group 
through regular reviews of the risks. 

Credit risk 
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument 
fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers 
and investment securities. 

Trade and other receivables 
As the Company operates in the mining exploration sector it does not have significant trade receivables and 
is therefore not exposed to credit risk in relation to trade receivables.  The Group receives advanced cash 
calls from its farm-in / joint arrangement partner which are classified as liabilities.  The cash call amounts are 
reduced as and when expenditure in terms of the farm-in/ joint arrangement agreement is incurred. 

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Presently, the Group undertakes exploration and evaluation activities in Australia.  At the balance sheet date 
there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. 

Exposure to credit risk 
The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.  The Group’s 
maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 

Carrying amount 

Note 

10 
11 

30 June 2023 
$ 
4,357,140 
252,649 

30 June 2022 
$ 
5,193,673 
501,762 

Impairment losses 
None of the Group’s trade and other receivables are past due and impaired (2022: Nil). 

Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due (refer 
Note 2(g)).  The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have 
sufficient  liquidity  to  meet  its  liabilities  when  due,  under  both  normal  and  stressed  conditions,  without 
incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves by continuously monitoring forecast and 
actual cash flows. Typically, the Group ensures it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational 
expenses for a period of  90  days, this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot 
reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters. 

The expected settlement of the Group’s financial liabilities is as follows: 

  Consolidated 

  30 June 2023 
  Trade and Other Payables 

Lease liabilities 

  30 June 2022 
  Trade and Other Payables 

Lease liabilities 

Carrying 
Amount 

Contractual 
Cash-Flows 

< 6 months 

6-12 
months 

1-2 years 

2-5 years 

443,893 
164,593 
608,484 

443,893 
172,343 
616,234 

443,893 
36,183 
480,074 

691,567 
233,937 
925,504 

691,567 
247,904 
939,471 

691,567 
36,201 
727,768 

- 
36,183 
36,183 

- 
36,201 
36,201 

- 
72,400 
72,400 

- 
27,577 
27,577 

- 
72,401 
72,401 

- 
103,101 
103,101 

Market risk 
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity 
prices will affect the  Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments.  The objective of 
market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while 
optimising the return. 

Currency risk 
The  Group  has  no  exposure  to  currency  risk  on  investments  and  transactions  that  are  denominated  in  a 
currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities. The Group has not entered into any 
derivative financial instruments to hedge such transactions and anticipated future receipts or payments that 
are denominated in a foreign currency. 

90

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Presently, the Group undertakes exploration and evaluation activities in Australia.  At the balance sheet date 

there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. 

Exposure to credit risk 

The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.  The Group’s 

maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 

Note 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

Carrying amount 

10 

11 

$ 

4,357,140 

252,649 

$ 

5,193,673 

501,762 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Impairment losses 

Liquidity risk 

None of the Group’s trade and other receivables are past due and impaired (2022: Nil). 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due (refer 

Note 2(g)).  The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have 

sufficient  liquidity  to  meet  its  liabilities  when  due,  under  both  normal  and  stressed  conditions,  without 

incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves by continuously monitoring forecast and 

actual cash flows. Typically, the Group ensures it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational 

expenses for a period of  90  days, this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot 

reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters. 

The expected settlement of the Group’s financial liabilities is as follows: 

  Consolidated 

Contractual 

< 6 months 

1-2 years 

2-5 years 

Carrying 

Amount 

Cash-Flows 

6-12 

months 

443,893 

164,593 

608,484 

443,893 

172,343 

616,234 

443,893 

36,183 

480,074 

36,183 

36,183 

72,400 

72,400 

27,577 

27,577 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

691,567 

233,937 

925,504 

691,567 

247,904 

939,471 

691,567 

36,201 

727,768 

36,201 

36,201 

72,401 

72,401 

103,101 

103,101 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity 

prices will affect the  Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments.  The objective of 

market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while 

The  Group  has  no  exposure  to  currency  risk  on  investments  and  transactions  that  are  denominated  in  a 

currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities. The Group has not entered into any 

derivative financial instruments to hedge such transactions and anticipated future receipts or payments that 

are denominated in a foreign currency. 

  30 June 2023 

  Trade and Other Payables 

Lease liabilities 

  30 June 2022 

  Trade and Other Payables 

Lease liabilities 

Market risk 

optimising the return. 

Currency risk 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Interest rate risk 
The Group is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings as it has no borrowings subject to variable interest.  The 
Group is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash balances. 

Profile 
At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Company’s and the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments 
was: 

Fixed rate instruments 
Cash and cash equivalents 
  Weighted average interest rates 

Variable rate instruments 
Cash and cash equivalents 
  Weighted average interest rates 

Carrying amount 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

22,367 
4.00% 

22,256 
0.25% 

4,334,773 
1.32% 

5,171,417 
0.20% 

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments 
The  Group  does  not  account  for  any  fixed  rate  financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss.  
Therefore, a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss or equity (2022: Nil) 

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments 
A  sensitivity  of  50  basis  points  has  been  used  and  considered  reasonable  given  current  interest  rates.    A  0.5% 
movement in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown 
below.  This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.  The analysis for 2022 was performed on the 
same basis. 

Loss 

Equity 

Consolidated 

30 June 2023 
Variable rate instruments 
30 June 2022 
Variable rate instruments 

50bp 
increase 

50bp 
decrease 

50bp 
increase 

50bp 
decrease 

$21,786 

($21,786) 

$21,786 

($21,786) 

$25,857 

($25,857) 

$25,857 

($25,857) 

Carrying amounts versus fair values 
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities materially equates to the carrying amounts shown in the statement of 
financial position. 

Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss 
Equity securities – listed on ASX and TSXV at quoted prices 
Financial assets carried at amortised costs 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Financial liabilities carried at amortised costs 
Trade and other payables 
Lease liabilities 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

227,529 

370,695 

4,357,140 
252,649 

(443,893) 
(164,593) 

5,193,673 
501,762 

(691,567) 
(233,937) 

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

There are no off-balance sheet financial asset and liabilities at year-end.   
All financial assets and liabilities were denominated in Australian dollars during the years ended 30 June 2023 and 
2022. 

Fair value risk 
The group uses three different methods in estimating the fair value of a financial investment. The methods comprise: 

 
 

 

Level 1 – the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets; and 
Level 2 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable 
for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) 
Level 3 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices. 

Quoted  market  price  represents  the  fair  value  determined  based  on  quoted  prices  on  active  markets  as  at  the 
reporting date without any deduction for transaction costs. 
The fair value of derivatives that do not have an active market are based on valuation techniques. Level 2 derivatives 
include market observable inputs whilst level 3 derivatives do not include market observable inputs. 

Transfer between categories 
There were no transfers between levels during the year. 

The fair value of financial instruments as well as the methods used to estimate the fair value are summarised in the 
table below. 

Consolidated 

30 June 2023 
Equity securities – listed on ASX and 
TSXV at quoted prices 

30 June 2022 
Equity securities – listed on ASX and 
TSXV at quoted prices 

Valuation 
Technique: 
Market 
Observable 
Inputs 
Level 2 
$ 

Valuation 
Technique: 
Non-market 
Observable 
Inputs 
Level 3 
$ 

Quoted Market 
Price 
Level 1 
$ 

227,529 
227,529 

370,695 
370,695 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Total 
$ 

227,529 
227,529 

370,695 
370,695 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Other Market Price Risk 
Other Equity price risk is the risk that the value of the instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices 
(other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual 
investment, its issuer or all factors affecting all instruments traded in the market. Investments are managed on an 
individual basis and material buy and sell decisions are approved by the Board of Directors. The primary goal of the 
Group’s investment strategy is to maximise investment returns. 

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

There are no off-balance sheet financial asset and liabilities at year-end.   

All financial assets and liabilities were denominated in Australian dollars during the years ended 30 June 2023 and 

2022. 

Fair value risk 

 

 

 

The group uses three different methods in estimating the fair value of a financial investment. The methods comprise: 

Level 1 – the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets; and 

Level 2 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable 

for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) 

Level 3 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices. 

Quoted  market  price  represents  the  fair  value  determined  based  on  quoted  prices  on  active  markets  as  at  the 

reporting date without any deduction for transaction costs. 

The fair value of derivatives that do not have an active market are based on valuation techniques. Level 2 derivatives 

include market observable inputs whilst level 3 derivatives do not include market observable inputs. 

Transfer between categories 

There were no transfers between levels during the year. 

The fair value of financial instruments as well as the methods used to estimate the fair value are summarised in the 

table below. 

Quoted Market 

Observable 

Valuation 

Technique: 

Market 

Inputs 

Level 2 

$ 

Valuation 

Technique: 

Non-market 

Observable 

Inputs 

Level 3 

$ 

Consolidated 

30 June 2023 

Equity securities – listed on ASX and 

TSXV at quoted prices 

30 June 2022 

Equity securities – listed on ASX and 

TSXV at quoted prices 

Price 

Level 1 

$ 

227,529 

227,529 

370,695 

370,695 

Total 

$ 

227,529 

227,529 

370,695 

370,695 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Other Market Price Risk 

Other Equity price risk is the risk that the value of the instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices 

(other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual 

investment, its issuer or all factors affecting all instruments traded in the market. Investments are managed on an 

individual basis and material buy and sell decisions are approved by the Board of Directors. The primary goal of the 

Group’s investment strategy is to maximise investment returns. 

25. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Fair value sensitivity analysis for equity securities (listed investments) 
A sensitivity of 10% has been used and considered reasonable given current market rates.  A 10% movement in market 
prices at the reporting date would have increased equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below.  This analysis 
assumes that all other variables remain constant.  The analysis for 2022 was performed on the same basis. 

Consolidated 

30 June 2023 
Equity securities – listed on TSXV 
30 June 2022 
Equity securities – listed on TSXV 

Loss 

Equity 

10% 
increase 

10% 
decrease 

10% 
increase 

10% 
decrease 

$22,753 

($22,753) 

$22,753 

($22,753) 

$37,695 

($37,695) 

$37,695 

($37,695) 

Commodity Price Risk 
The Group operates primarily in the exploration and evaluation phase and accordingly the Group’s financial assets and 
liabilities are subject to minimal commodity price risk at this stage. 

Capital Management 
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, so 
as to maintain a strong capital base sufficient to maintain future exploration and development of its projects.  In order 
to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell 
assets to reduce debt. The Group’s focus has been to raise sufficient funds through equity to fund exploration and 
evaluation activities.  
There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year. Risk management policies 
and procedures are established with regular monitoring and reporting. 
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements. 

26. 

PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES 

Company 

Financial Position 
Assets 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities  
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Accumulated losses 
Reserves 
Total equity  

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

23,208,159 
6,465,856 
29,674,015 

20,982,882 
6,624,615 
27,607,497 

463,173 
137,727 
600,900 
29,073,115 

690,290 
169,940 
860,230 
26,747,267 

66,593,958 
(38,903,136) 
1,382,293 
29,073,115 

62,965,503 
(37,617,600) 
1,399,364 
26,747,267 

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Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 
and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

26. 

PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Company 

Financial Performance 

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive income 

30 June 2023 
$ 

30 June 2022 
$ 

(1,285,536) 
- 
(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 
- 
(645,270) 

There  were  no  contingent  liabilities  of  the  parent  entity  at  30  June  2023  (2022:  None),  nor  where  there  any 
commitments of the parent entity (2022: None). 

27.  

CONTINGENCIES 

The Group has no contingencies as at 30 June 2023 (2022: nil). 

28.  

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE 

Subsequent to year end the following events have occurred: 

  As noted above, on 6 July 2023 a total of 3,000,000 options exercisable at $0.035 on or before 30 June 2023 
were validly exercised and 3,000,000 new ordinary shares were issued upon their conversion. The funds for 
the exercise were received prior to the end of the financial year. 

  On 2 August 2023, the Company issued 3,666,667 ordinary shares to Directors of the Company at an issue 
price of $0.06 per share. These shares were issued in conjunction with the Share Placement completed on 5 
June 2023, and the issue was approved by shareholders at the General Meeting held on 13 July 2023. 
  On  7  September  2023,  Zbigniew  Lubieniecki  resigned  as  a  non-executive  director,  and  James  Croser  was 
appointed as non-executive director on 8 September 2023. As part of his appointment, the Company issued 
4,000,000 unquoted options exercisable at $0.08 on or before 30 November 2026 to Mr Croser. 

Other than the above, there has not been any other matter or circumstance that has arisen after balance date that 
has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or 
the state of affairs of the Group in future financial periods. 

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Directors’ Declaration

HAMMER METALS LIMITED 

and its Controlled Entities 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

26. 

PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

Company 

Financial Performance 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

30 June 2023 

30 June 2022 

$ 

$ 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

- 

- 

(1,285,536) 

(645,270) 

There  were  no  contingent  liabilities  of  the  parent  entity  at  30  June  2023  (2022:  None),  nor  where  there  any 

commitments of the parent entity (2022: None). 

27.  

CONTINGENCIES 

The Group has no contingencies as at 30 June 2023 (2022: nil). 

28.  

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE 

Subsequent to year end the following events have occurred: 

  As noted above, on 6 July 2023 a total of 3,000,000 options exercisable at $0.035 on or before 30 June 2023 

were validly exercised and 3,000,000 new ordinary shares were issued upon their conversion. The funds for 

the exercise were received prior to the end of the financial year. 

  On 2 August 2023, the Company issued 3,666,667 ordinary shares to Directors of the Company at an issue 

price of $0.06 per share. These shares were issued in conjunction with the Share Placement completed on 5 

June 2023, and the issue was approved by shareholders at the General Meeting held on 13 July 2023. 

  On  7  September  2023,  Zbigniew  Lubieniecki  resigned  as  a  non-executive  director,  and  James  Croser  was 

appointed as non-executive director on 8 September 2023. As part of his appointment, the Company issued 

4,000,000 unquoted options exercisable at $0.08 on or before 30 November 2026 to Mr Croser. 

Other than the above, there has not been any other matter or circumstance that has arisen after balance date that 

has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or 

the state of affairs of the Group in future financial periods. 

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HAMMER METALS LIMITED and its Controlled Entities  - 49 - DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION  1. In the opinion of the Directors of Hammer Metals Limited (“the Company”):  (a) the consolidated financial statements and notes and the remuneration report in the Directors’ report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:  i. giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and  ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;  (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.  2. The Directors have been given the declarations by the managing director and company secretary for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 pursuant to Section 295A of the Corporation Act 2001.  3. The Directors draw attention to Note 2(a) to the consolidated financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.     Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:       R Davis Chairman  Perth   Dated 20 September 2023   //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PKF Perth  Level 4, 35 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA 6005 PO Box 609, West Perth, WA 6872   T: +61 8 9426 8999  F: +61 8 9426 8900  www.pkfperth.com.au  PKF Perth is a member firm of the PKF International Limited family of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms.  Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.  -50- INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF  HAMMER METALS LIMITED   Report on the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial report of Hammer Metals Limited (the “Company”) and controlled entities (consolidated entity), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the Directors’ Declaration of the Company and 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.  In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of Hammer Metals 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 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and  ii) Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report.   We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.   Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to the financial report which indicates the consolidated entity has incurred an operating loss of $1,285,536 (2022: $645,270) and combined operating and investing cash outflows of $4,199,975 (2022: $4,581,809) for the year ended 30 June 2023. These conditions along with other matters in Note 2(g), indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, the consolidated entity may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.  The financial report of the consolidated entity does not include any adjustments in relation to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the consolidated entity not continue as a going concern.     //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED97

     -51-  PKF Perth Independence We are independent of the consolidated entity in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  Key Audit Matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report for the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern section, we have determined the matter described below to be a key audit matter to be communicated in our report.  Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure  Why significant  How our audit addressed the key audit matter  As at 30 June 2023, the carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets was $24,678,290 (2022: $21,337,979), as disclosed in note 14. The consolidated entity’s accounting policy in respect of exploration and evaluation expenditure is outlined in notes 3 and 14.  Significant judgement is required:  • in determining whether facts and circumstances indicate that the exploration and evaluation assets should be tested for impairment in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources (“AASB 6”); and • in determining the treatment of exploration and evaluation expenditure in accordance with AASB 6, and the consolidated entity’s accounting policy. In particular: o whether the particular areas of interest meet the recognition conditions for an asset; and  o which elements of exploration and evaluation expenditures qualify for capitalisation for each area of interest.     Our work included, but was not limited to, the following procedures: • Conducting a detailed review of management’s assessment of impairment trigger events prepared in accordance with AASB 6 - Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources including: o assessing whether the rights to the tenure of the areas of interest remained current at reporting date as well as confirming that rights to tenure are expected to be renewed for tenements that will expire in the near future; o holding discussions with the Directors and management as to the status of ongoing exploration programmes for the areas of interest, as well as assessing if there was evidence that a decision had been made to discontinue activities in any specific areas of interest; and o obtaining and assessing evidence of the consolidated entity’s future intention for the areas of interest, including reviewing future budgeted expenditure and related work programs. • considering whether exploration activities for the areas of interest had reached a stage where a reasonable assessment of economically recoverable reserves existed; • testing, on a sample basis, exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred during the year for compliance with AASB 6 - Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and the consolidated entity’s accounting policy; and //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDIndependent Auditor’s Report

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     -52-  PKF Perth Why significant  How our audit addressed the key audit matter • assessing the appropriateness of the related disclosures in Notes 3 and 14.  Other Information Those charged with governance are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the consolidated entity’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023 but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.   Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report.   In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.   If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  Responsibilities of Directors’ for the Financial Report The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.   In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the consolidated entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.  //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED99

     -53-  PKF Perth • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 consolidated entity’s internal control.  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors.  • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the consolidated entity to cease to continue as a going concern.  • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.  • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the consolidated entity to express an opinion on the group financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.   We communicate with the Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.   We also provide the Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.   From the matters communicated with the Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.   Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2023.  In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Hammer Metals Limited for the year ended 30 June 2023, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.     //  Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTEDIndependent Auditor’s Report

PKF Perth 

Responsibilities 

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

PKF PERTH 

ALEXANDRA CARVALHO 
PARTNER 

20 SEPTEMBER 2023  
WEST PERTH, 
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 

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ASX Additional Information

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report is set out 
below. Information regarding share and option holdings is current as at 16 October 2023.

 ▲ (a) Ordinary Shareholders

Twenty largest holders of ordinary shares

Number  
of shares

Held 
%

CENTRAL MUTUAL (INVESTMENTS) PTY LTD 

87,591,074

MR ZBIGNIEW WALDEMAR LUBIENIECKI

ZENITH PACIFIC LIMITED

DAVIS FAMILY CAPITAL PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

LUNDIE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

SAMLISA NOMINEES PTY LTD

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

B & C WATSON HOLDINGS PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD ACF CLEARSTREAM

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

MR SHANE RONALD BRITTEN

MR PHILIP JOSEPH PARKINS 

ANGIP NOMINEES PTY LTD 64,826,884 55,000,000 41,244,013 41,013,499 27,417,037 21,431,358 20,000,000 13,408,122 8,968,977 8,888,888 8,464,970 7,500,000 6,890,842 6,744,086 6,500,000 SACCHETTA GROUP HOLDINGS PTY LTD 6,473,000 MR ROBERT SPOONER HINTON FAMILY HOLDINGS PTY LTD MR BRYCE ROY SYMONS 4,700,000 4,666,125 4,400,000 9.88 7.31 6.20 4.65 4.63 3.09 2.42 2.26 1.51 1.01 1.00 0.95 0.85 0.78 0.76 0.73 0.73 0.53 0.53 0.50 446,128,875 50.33 Significant shareholders Number of shares CENTRAL MUTUAL (INVESTMENTS) PTY LTD 87,591,074 MR ZBIGNIEW WALDEMAR LUBIENIECKI ZENITH PACIFIC LIMITED 64,826,884 55,000,000 Held % 9.88 7.31 6.20 Each fully paid ordinary share entitles the holder to one vote at general meetings of shareholders and is entitled to dividends when declared. The total number of shares on issue is 886,407,349 The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 914. There is no current on market buy back. The Company has no ordinary shares which are subject to voluntary escrow. 101 // Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED ASX Additional Information ▲ (a) Ordinary Shareholders Distribution of ordinary shareholders Category of shareholding 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 and over Total Number of shareholders 173 129 536 1,692 800 3,330 Number of shares 31,397 472,279 4,307,038 71,053,324 Held % 0.00 0.05 0.49 8.02 810,543,311 91.44 886,407,349 100.00 ▲ (b) Unquoted Securities The Company has the following unquoted securities on issue. Category of security Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 21 October 2023 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 on or before 21 October 2023 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 30 June 2024 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.05 on or before 30 November 2024 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.04 on or before 13 May 2025 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.07 on or before 30 November 2026 Unlisted options exercisable at $0.08 on or before 30 November 2026 Performance rights expiring 13 December 2023, vesting on the satisfaction of a suitable transaction Performance rights, expiring 21 December 2024, vesting upon the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant mineral resource estimate of 50,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board Performance rights, expiring 21 December 2024, vesting upon the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant mineral resource estimate of 100,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board Performance rights, expiring 21 December 2024, vesting upon the Company announcing a new JORC 2012 compliant mineral resource estimate of 200,000 tonnes Cu or equivalent KPI at the sole discretion of the Board Number 3,000,000 4,000,000 2,600,000 4,500,000 2,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Number of holders 1 1 5 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 102 // Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMITED 103 // Annual Report 2023HAMMER METALS LIMTED Unit 1, 28-30 Mayfair Street West Perth WA 6005 +61 8 6369 1195 info@hammermetals.com.au www.hammermetals.com.au