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ABOUT HANNANS LTD 

Hannans Ltd (ASX:HNR) is an exploration company with a focus on nickel, gold and lithium  
in Western Australia. Hannans’ major shareholder is leading Australian specialty minerals  
company Neometals Ltd. Since listing on the ASX in 2003 Hannans and its subsidiaries  
have at various times since listing signed agreements with Vale Exploration, Rio Tinto Exploration, 
Anglo American, Boliden, Warwick Resources, Cullen Resources, Azure Minerals, Neometals,  
Tasman Metals, Grängesberg Iron, Lovisagruvan and Element 25. Shareholders at various  
times since listing have included Rio Tinto, Anglo American, OM Holdings, Craton Capital  
and BlackRock. For more information, visit www.hannans.com and search for ‘Hannans’ on Twitter. 

ANNUAL REPORT 
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2020 

Corporate Directory ....................................................................................................................... 1 

Directors’ Report ............................................................................................................................ 2 

Independence Declaration to the Directors of Hannans Ltd ......................................... 33 

Directors’ Declaration ................................................................................................................. 34 

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Hannans Ltd .................................. 35 

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income ..... 40 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position .................................................................... 41 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ................................................................... 42 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................ 43 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................... 44 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

PRINCIPAL OFFICE 

SHARE REGISTRY 

Level 11, 216 St Georges Terrace 

Computershare 

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 

Perth, Western Australia 6000 

Level 11, 172 St George’s Terrace 

Mr Jonathan Murray 

Perth, Western Australian 6000 

REGISTERED OFFICE 

Telephone  1300 787 272 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Level 11, 216 St Georges Terrace 

Website  www.computershare.com.au 

Mr Damian Hicks 

Perth, Western Australia 6000 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 

POSTAL ADDRESS 

AUDITORS 

Ernst & Young 

Mr Markus Bachmann 

PO Box 1227 

11 Mounts Bay Road 

Mr Clay Gordon 

Ms Amanda Scott 

West Perth, Western Australia 6872 

Perth, Western Australia 6000 

CONTACT DETAILS 

LAWYERS 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Telephone  +61 (8) 9324 3388 

Steinepreis Paganin 

Mr Ian Gregory 

Email 

info@hannans.com 

Level 4, The Read Buildings 

Website  www.hannans.com 

16 Milligan Street 

ABN 

52 099 862 129 

Perth, Western Australia 6000 

SOCIAL NETWORK SITES 

Twitter  @Hannans_Ltd 

LinkedIn  Hannans Ltd 

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

The Directors of Hannans Ltd (Hannans or the Company) submit their annual financial  
report of the Group being the Company and its controlled entities for the financial year ended  
30 June 2020. 

Dear Shareholders, 

We remain focussed on transforming into a West Australian mining company through exploration 
success, joint venture and project acquisition targeting nickel, gold and lithium opportunities.  

During the year and despite fielding interest from third parties to joint venture the Forrestania Nickel  
Project, the Board elected to implement the exploration strategy recommended by our consultants.  
Accordingly, the Company retains 100% exposure to exploration success. At the end of the day we are  
an exploration company, we deploy funds to test the targets. Exploration success will create value for all  
shareholders but it is also a high-risk endeavour. Our next phase of exploration drilling at the Forrestania  
nickel project has just commenced and we look forward to updating the market. 

We have reduced our expenditure rate at the Mt Holland lithium project due to the limited success of recent  
exploration campaigns. We do however propose testing one more target with a deep hole in October 2020 before  
deciding on our next steps at Mt Holland. 

We initiated a new exploration front in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia and our team has been very active  
assessing whether the conceptual targets at the Moogie Project have the potential to host a large, sustainable and  
economic deposit. Big targets potentially mean big rewards. Our work to date indicates that the structural architecture 
is in place at Moogie to host mineralisation. When the tenements are granted, we will seek approvals to complete  
reconnaissance drilling to test these theories. 

Hannans has also made several opportunistic tenement applications in the Fraser Range over ground prospective for nickel  
mineralisation. These tenements cover a small area however the landholding might prove in time to be a platform from which to 
aggregate additional tenure in the Fraser Range. 

Thank you to our team of consultants and advisors that have contributed to the exploration strategy, planning and execution. 

Once again, and on behalf of my fellow Directors, we thank you for your continued support. We are eager for exploration success and 
remain hopeful that the next drill program at Forrestania may be the impetus that sets a course for an exciting future for our Company. 

Yours sincerely, 

Jonathan Murray 
Chairman 

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STRATEGIC PLAN 

VISION 

Our vision is to build a successful exploration and production company. 

MISSION

Our mission is to develop an economic interest in 
a portfolio of mineral exploration, development  
and production assets. 

Our focus is to provide shareholders with a 
satisfactory return on investment by managing  
our people, projects and capital in an 
entrepreneurial and responsible manner. 

We recognise that a professional, knowledgeable 
and ethical team of directors, employees and 
consultants is the key to our business. 

The ability to implement the strategic plan  
is determined by Hannans' ability to access  
funding. Hannans might chose to sole fund 
exploration, contribute funding to maintain 
joint venture interests or receive royalties from 
future production. Hannans aims to fund the 
development of its portfolio of projects via  
equity raisings at increasing valuations,  
project sales and farm-outs. 

GOALS

People 

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To attract and retain a professional,
knowledgeable and ethical team of experts
whilst empowering staff at all levels.

To continually build an understanding of our
strategic partners’ needs and wants and
thereafter conduct business in a fair, transparent
and ethical manner.

Projects 

∂  To access prospective mineral exploration and 
development opportunities in Australia. 

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To implement an effective acquisition program
that secures access to projects that have the
potential to host significant economic deposits.

To add value by identifying, accessing and
exploring projects that have potential to host
economic deposits and then seek partners to
diversify project risk.

To retain a financial interest in projects but not
necessarily an operational responsibility.

To conduct our affairs in a responsible manner
considering various stakeholder rights and
beliefs.

To create shareholder wealth as measured by
the potential of our projects, the strength of our
balance sheet and share price.

To maintain sufficient funding and working
capital to implement exploration and
development programs through the peaks and
troughs in sentiment and commodity prices
fluctuations.

Capital 

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OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

MAJOR PROJECTS 

NON CORE PROJECTS 

  ∂ 

Forrestania Nickel (100% interest); 
∂  Moogie Gold & Copper (100% interest); 
∂  Mt Holland Lithium (100% interest); 
∂ 
∂ 

Forrestania Gold (20% free-carried interest). 

Fraser Range Nickel-Copper (100% interest);and 

  ∂  Milly Boo Precious & Base Metals (100% interest); and 

∂  Queen Victoria Rocks Nickel (100% interest). 

Figure 1: State map showing 
location of Hannans’ 
Forrestania, Mt Holland, 
Fraser Range, Moogie and 
Milly Boo projects  
(red font with yellow background) 
relative to the location of 
major projects not owned by 
Hannans (in blue font with 
white background).  
Source: Company web sites. 

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Forrestania Nickel Project (Hannans 100%) 

Background 

Hannans’ Forrestania Nickel Project (FNP) is located within the Forrestania Greenstone Belt which has a length of ~250 kilometres, a width 
ranging from ~5 to 35 kilometres and is subdivided into six ultramafic1 belts namely the Western, Mid-Western, Takashi, Central, Mid-
Eastern and Eastern.  

The Western ultramafic belt is regionally the most well-endowed with nickel-sulphide mineralisation. The Spotted Quoll, New Morning, 
Beautiful Sunday, and Flying Fox2 nickel sulphide deposits are all located within the Western ultramafic belt. Hannans’ tenure covers a 
significant strike length of the Western, Mid-Western and Takashi ultramafic belts and minor parts of the Central and Mid-Eastern 
ultramafic belts. The Forrestania Greenstone Belt hosts several different nickel sulphide mineralisation settings and styles including basal 
massive sulphides, matrix sulphides, disseminated sulphides in cumulates and remobilised massive sulphides3. The nickel deposits are 
generally associated with olivine cumulate4 ultramafic rocks, however mineralisation may occur in a range of rock types / settings and 
exhibit a range of geophysical responses.  

Exploration 

Despite a significant amount of nickel exploration at Forrestania by several companies, the last major nickel sulphide discovery was made 
more than 13 years ago, that being the Spotted Quoll deposit (mine) owned by Western Areas Ltd. A detailed review of Hannans’ FNP was 
initiated by Newexco Exploration Pty Ltd mid-2018 and completed early 2019. The review identified a range of early stage to advanced 
geophysical, geological, and geochemical targets that warranted further investigation. Hannans has been systemically following the 
recommendations outlined in the report and the results of these activities have previously been released to ASX. Large flora and fauna 
surveys were subsequently completed in spring 2019 enabling Hannans to obtain approvals to clear limited amounts of native vegetation 
if necessary, to advance exploration within the project. Additional surveys will be required in the future. A summary of the exploration 
completed during 2019/2020 can be found in Table 1. 

Figure 2. Regional location map showing 
Hannans 100% owned Forrestania Nickel Project 
outlined in red and major nickel mines 
(operating and historic) and nickel deposits. 
Source: Company web sites 

1 Ultramafic rocks (also referred to as ultrabasic rocks, although the terms are not wholly equivalent) are igneous and meta-igneous rocks with a very low silica content 
(less than 45%), generally >18% MgO, high FeO, low potassium, and are composed of usually greater than 90% mafic minerals (dark coloured, high magnesium and iron 
content).  
2 All these deposits are owned by Western Areas NL (not Hannans Ltd). 
3 There are five different settings to nickel sulphide mineralisation at Flying Fox. 
4 Cumulate rocks are igneous rocks formed by the accumulation of crystals from a magma either by settling or floating.  

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Forrestania Nickel Project (cont’d) 

Figure 3. Project location map showing Hannans Forrestania Nickel Project tenure outlined in red and the major nickel mines and deposits 
within the Western Areas Ltd tenure outlined in blue. Targets A1, A2, C1, C4, C5 and C6 were RC drill tested in January 2020. There is 
significant supporting infrastructure in the Forrestania region, with good road access and an existing electricity network primarily due to 
past and present mining operations. Located to the south of the Stormbreaker Prospect area is the Cosmic Boy nickel concentrator, which 
can process 600,000 tonnes per annum of ore, with the potential to expand to 1,000,000 tonnes per annum. The potential to expand to 
1,000,000 tonnes per annum. 

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Moogie Gold & Copper Project (Hannans 100%) 

Introduction 

Moogie represents a conceptual greenfields exploration opportunity based on large-scale tectonic controls on mineralisation. The concept 
is that deep, long-lived crustal scale structures like major shear zones represent excellent tectonic settings for large scale mineralising 
events. Government seismic lines indicate the surface expression of a major structure occurs at the Moogie Project. Hannans is currently 
focussed on surface sampling and mapping to determine if rocks with potential to host economic mineralisation exist within the tenure. 

Figure 4. Regional location map showing Moogie ~ 260kms north-west of Meekatharra and the proximity of several current and historical 
mines. 

Background 

The Moogie Project comprises three exploration licence applications in the Gascoyne Province, Western Australia, located 260kms north-
west of Meekatharra and 270kms east of Carnarvon (refer Figure 4 and Figure 5). Moogie is located within the Glenburgh Terrane of the 
Gascoyne Province, a Proterozoic5 metamorphic belt located at the northern margin of the Yilgarn Craton. The project tenure covers the 
intersection of the crustal scale Cardilya Fault with the northeast trending Deadman Fault. The project is considered prospective for 
orogenic6 gold, copper mineralisation and intrusion-related nickel-copper-platinum group element mineralisation.  

The Glenburgh Gold Project, owned by Gascoyne Resources Ltd (ASX:GCY), is located ~7km due south of Hannans’ applications and 
contains a Measured, Indicated and Inferred mineral resource of 21.3 Mt @ 1.5 g/t Au for 1.0M ounces of gold7. The gold mineralisation at 
Glenburgh is hosted within silica altered quartz-feldspar-biotite-garnet-gneiss and is located along the northeast trending Deadman Fault 
which continues along strike into Hannans’ applications. The Deadman Fault zone is a sinistral transcurrent fault8 hosting not only gold but 
also copper mineralisation (Dalgety Downs). The Deadman Fault zone forms a 14km low ridge on Hannans’ E09/2373 tenement 
application (refer Figure 5) and ASTER satellite imagery shows argillic alteration9 along its length; the ridge has not previously been drill 
tested.  

5 The period from 2,500 million years ago (mya) to 541 mya. 
6 Orogenic lode gold mineralising systems comprise epigenetic mineralisation that formed because of focused fluid flow late during active deformation and 
metamorphism of volcano-plutonic terranes. 
7 Refer https://www.gascoyneresources.com.au/gascoyne-projects/glenburgh-gold-project/  
8 A left lateral, strike-slip fault, i.e. a sideways movement rather than up or down. 
9 A type of hydrothermal alteration, typically low temperature and producing clays like kaolin and smectite. 

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Moogie Gold & Copper Project (cont’d) 

Figure 5. Project location map showing Hannans tenement applications E09/2373 and E09/2374 (outlined in red) and the intersection of 
the crustal scale Cardilya Fault with the Deadman Fault considered prospective for orogenic gold and or copper mineralisation and 
intrusion-related Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation. 

Regional Setting and Target Concept 

The Moogie Project is located at the ‘top’ of the Cardilya Fault (Shear Zone), a crustal-scale structure that extends from under the Yilgarn 
Craton. The Cardilya Fault separates the 2200-2000Ma Dalgaringa Supersuite from the 1800Ma Moorarie Supersuite, where the Glenburgh 
Terrane and the Yilgarn Craton came together at approximately 2,000Ma during the Glenburgh Orogeny. The tectonic setting is 
considered prospective for orogenic (hydrothermal) gold mineralisation, copper mineralisation and mafic intrusion associated Ni-Cu-PGE 
deposits during a period from around 2000-1800Ma. Tectonic similarities exist with the Albany-Fraser Zone at the south-eastern margin of 
the Yilgarn Craton.  

Detailed aeromagnetic data flown by Hannans in December 2019 defined a 2-5km wide ductile shear zone traversing through the 
tenement package, rather than discrete faults. Hannans now refers to this feature as the Cardilya Shear Zone (CSZ). Gneissic rocks 
deformed within this anastomosing shear zone include likely equivalents to the ~2,200Ma Moogie Metamorphics or Camel Hills 
Metamorphics, in addition to other granitic gneisses. A regionally significant 10-15km bend or kink in the CSZ is a key area of exploration 
interest. A major splay off the CDZ in the south-central part of the tenement area continues in a west-south-westerly direction towards the 
string of gold prospects and deposits in the Glenburgh Gold Project. This data was collected and interpreted during the period December 
2019 – February 2020.  

Exploration 

Hannans has also compiled and levelled historic geochemical data and completed two geochemical sampling programs during the period 
January – April 2020. Sampling is targeting areas of interest identified from structural, magnetic, radiometric, and remote sensing (ASTER) 
interpretations. Thin section analysis of samples collected in the field have identified metamorphosed mafic and granitic rock units within 
the central portion of Moogie tenement package. A regional soil sampling program is also being planned. At this early stage of 
exploration, the presence of a major shear system (The Cardilya-Dalgety Shear Zone) and associated mylonite and paragneiss together 
with magnetic anomalies as well as the presence of copper oxides are together considered sufficient to justify further exploration. A 
summary of the exploration completed during 2019/2020 can be found in Table 1. 

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Mt Holland Lithium Project (Hannans 100%) 

Introduction 

The Mt Holland Lithium Project is located adjacent to Earl Grey, one of the most significant hard rock lithium deposits in the world jointly 
owned by New York Stock Exchange listed SQM and ASX listed Wesfarmers Ltd. Earl Grey will underpin a world-class, long-life integrated 
lithium project10. Hannans’ exploration goal at Mt Holland is to discover a lithium deposit comparable to Earl Grey.  

Background 

Hannans notes that the potential of the greater Mt Holland area to host globally significant hard rock lithium deposits is confirmed simply 
by the presence of the Earl Grey and Bounty lithium deposits11 and there are large areas of prospective tenure within the Hannans’ project 
that remain unexplored. Despite intersecting pegmatites in aircore and reverse circulation drilling at Mt Holland West, to date there has 
been no indication in the analyses of fertile pegmatites12.  

Figure 6. Map showing major lithium mines, projects and processing infrastructure. 

Hannans’ exploration model is based on targets located within a 10km radius of late stage fertile granitoids, reliance on the best 
geological interpretation of aeromagnetic data for defining granitoids, greenstones and structures; and interpretations of data from 
weathered samples recognising the high mobility of lithium in the weathered zone. 

Exploration 

Hannans has completed seven drilling programs at Mt Holland and aims to test its best lithium target with one reverse circulation (RC) drill 
hole at the end of the nickel drilling campaign planned for the current Quarter. All government approvals have been received for the 
drilling. If warranted further holes will be drilled in due course. A summary of the exploration completed during 2019/2020 can be found in 
Table 1. 

10 Refer kidmanresources.com.au  
11 Owned by Kidman Resources and SQM, not Hannans. 
12 The host to the lithium mineralisation. 

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Fraser Range (Hannans 100%) 

Introduction 

Hannans tenure comprises several small exploration license applications located approximately 100kms east of Norseman and 60 kms 
south-west of the operating Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine. Four applications E63/2020 – 2023 are proximal to the Talbot nickel-copper-
cobalt anomaly explored by Sirius Resources Ltd and later IGO Ltd (refer Figure 7). 

Background 

The general area of this group of tenements has been the subject of nickel exploration since the 1960’s. The Talbot prospect (situated 
immediately west of E63/2021, or roughly between the four Hannans tenements) was one of the localities at which weak nickel-copper 
sulphide mineralisation was discovered at that time, along with Gnama South (approximately 3km to the NW of E63/2022). Exploration 
during the era post the Nova discovery has been carried out exclusively by Sirius and later IGO. A significant amount of exploration was 
completed in this area between 2011 and 2019, including the blocks currently under application by Hannans. 

Exploration 

Given the proximity of the tenements to a known nickel sulphide occurrence (which are not common in the Fraser Range area), the leases 
are of exploration interest. It is important to note that two applications adjacent to the Talbot nickel prospect have seen little coverage 
with surface geophysics (electromagnetic). A ground EM survey will be completed by Hannans when the tenements are granted. However, 
given the work that has been completed to date by previous operators, it would appear there is limited scope for additional exploration 
that might lead to a discovery of a deposit that was not identified by the previous work. A summary of the exploration completed during 
2019/2020 can be found in Table 1. 

Figure 7. Regional location map showing Hannans recent tenement applications in red relative to tenements owned by IGO Ltd and 
Bodicea Resources Ltd. The location of the producing Nova nickel-copper-cobalt mine is also shown. 

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Forrestania Gold (Hannans 20% Free-Carried) 

Introduction 

Joint venture partner, Classic Minerals Ltd (ASX:CLZ), is funding exploration on the Forrestania Gold Project located approximately 120km 
south of Southern Cross in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Hannans owns a 20% free-carried interest in the FGP13 meaning 
Hannans is not required to fund the costs of exploration until a decision to mine gold has been made by the joint venture. For the 
avoidance of doubt Hannans owns a 100% interest in all non-gold rights on the tenements including but not limited to nickel, lithium,  
and other metals. 

Figure 8. Forrestania Gold Project (FGP) location map showing the range of priority gold targets identified by previous explorers. Hannans 
holds a 20% free-carries interest in the gold rights at the FGP. 

13 Please refer to the ASX releases made by Classic Minerals Ltd dated 2 May 2017, 18 December 2019 and 21 January 2020 for full details of the mineral resource 
estimates reported in compliance with the JORC Code, 2012 Edition. Hannans has no interest in either the Lady Lila or Kat Gap prospects owned by Classic Minerals Ltd.  

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ANNUAL RESOURCE STATEMENTS 

Hannans through the joint venture with Classic Minerals Ltd holds a 20% interest in the following JORC resources for the year ended  
30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020. 

JULY 2019 – JUNE 2020 

Forrestania Gold Project14 

JORC Compliant Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Table 

Indicated 

Grade  
(Au g/t) 

2.01 

– 

2.01 

Ounces (Au) 

Tonnes 

16,600 

– 

1,090,800 

5,922,700 

16,600 

7,013,500 

Prospect 

Lady Ada 

Tonnes 

257,300 

Lady Magdalene 

– 

TOTAL 

257,300 

JULY 2018 – JUNE 2019 

Forrestania Gold Project15 

JORC Compliant Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Table 

Prospect 

Lady Ada 

Tonnes 

283,500 

Lady Magdalene 

1,828,500 

TOTAL 

2,112,000 

Competent Person’s Statements – Forrestania Gold Project 

Indicated 

Grade  
(Au g/t) 

1.78 

1.08 

1.17 

Ounces (Au) 

Tonnes 

16,200 

63,700 

79,900 

260,000 

2,450,000 

2,710,000 

Inferred 

Grade  
(Au g/t) 

1.23 

1.32 

1.3 

Inferred 

Grade  
(Au g/t) 

2.2 

1.5 

1.6 

Ounces (Au) 

43,100 

251,350 

294,450 

Ounces (Au) 

18,750 

118,000 

136,750 

The information contained in the JORC Compliant Resource Table relates to information compiled or reviewed by Edward S. K. Fry, a Competent person who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Fry is a consultant exploration geologist with BGM Investments Pty Ltd and consults to Classic Minerals Ltd. Mr Fry has sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of 
mineralisation and the types of deposit under consideration, and to the activities undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘JORC Australian code for reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Fry consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears. 

Acknowledgement 

Hannans would like to acknowledge the work completed by several advisors, consultants and contractors (Team) through the year. 
Hannans appreciates the quality, focus and professionalism of these individuals and organisations. Hannans and its Team are 
focussed on the discovery of a world class orebody at Forrestania, Moogie, Mt Holland and Fraser Range. 

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14 Refer to Classic Minerals Ltd (ASX: CLZ) ASX announcement on 31 July 2020 for further information. 
15 Refer to Classic Minerals Ltd (ASX: CLZ) ASX announcement on 14 March 2017 for further information. 

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Exploration 

Exploration activities completed by Hannans and its joint venture partners during the year ended 30 June 2020 are set out below: 

Forrestania  
(Nickel)

Mt Holland 
(Lithium)

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper)

Forrestania  
(Gold)

Fraser Range 
(Nickel)

Milly Boo 
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

Qtr 

1

A major nickel sulphide 
exploration campaign was 
commenced along strike 
from high grade operating 
nickel mines; exploration 
was planned and managed 
by Newexco Exploration 
(www.newexco.com), a 
Team with an outstanding 
“discovery” track record. 
Hannans postponed joint 
venture discussions with 
third parties to provide 
Shareholders with the 
greatest leverage to a 
future nickel discovery. 
Refer ASX release dated  
15 October 2019. 

Qtr 

2

Two extensive flora and 
fauna surveys were 
completed to enable 
ground clearing activities 
for ground geophysical 
(electromagnetic, or EM) 
surveys and drill testing of 
nickel targets to be 
approved by the 
government. Ground EM 
surveys and the 1st round 
of drilling were commenced 
but were halted due to a 
major bush fire in the 
region that endangered the 
safety of staff, contractors, 
and their equipment. Refer 
ASX releases dated  
19 November 2019,  
3 and 5 December 2019. 

Qtr 

4

Qtr 

3

The 1st phase of nickel 
exploration was completed 
(ground EM survey and 
drilling), all results were 
interpreted and reported. 
The 2nd phase of 
exploration, including field 
visits and planning follow-
up surveys (ground and 
down-hole EM surveys) was 
commenced. Refer ASX 
releases dated  
18 March 2020. 

The 2nd phase of EM 
surveying was completed, 
data was interpreted and 
reported after the end of 
the Quarter. Approvals to 
test six target areas 
prospective for nickel 
sulphide mineralisation with 
reverse circulation (RC) and 
diamond drilling (DD) were 
received from the 
government. After the end 
of the Quarter, two 
additional (high priority) 
nickel targets were 
approved for drilling by the 
government. Refer ASX 
release dated 29 July 2020. 

Forrestania  
(Nickel)

Mt Holland 
(Lithium)

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper)

Forrestania  
(Gold)

Fraser Range 
(Nickel)

Milly Boo 
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

Qtr 

1

  Qtr 

2

Seventy-nine aircore holes 
were drilled at Mt Holland 
West and identified 
anomalous lithium and 
pathfinder elements 
including rubidium, 
tantalum, caesium, tin and 
beryllium. Deeper drilling 
was planned to determine if 
fresh pegmatite beneath 
the anomalism hosted 
economic lithium 
mineralisation. A Spring 
flora & fauna survey was 
completed at Mt Holland 
East to support the next 
round of drilling. Refer ASX 
release dated  
1 October 2019. 

Qtr 

3

Government approvals 
were received to drill 2 
deep holes at Mt Holland 
West testing the fresh 
pegmatite beneath lithium 
anomalism identified in the 
1st Quarter. Refer ASX 
releases dated  
31 January 2020. 

Qtr 

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Exploration (cont’d) 

Forrestania  
(Nickel)

Mt Holland 
(Lithium)

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper)

Qtr 

1

Qtr 

2

Forrestania  
(Gold)
  Qtr 

3

Fraser Range 
(Nickel)

Milly Boo 
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

A detailed interpretation of 
the airborne geophysical 
survey flown in the  
1st Quarter was completed 
as was an initial field 
reconnaissance. Soil 
samples were collected by 
prospectors across regional 
areas of interest, assay 
results were received, and 
interpretation of the results 
commenced. Refer ASX 
release dated 31 January 
2020. 

Qtr 

4

Additional soil samples 
were collected by 
prospectors and the 
Company continued 
interpreting the results. 
After the Quarter ended the 
1st phase of field mapping 
was undertaken and 
prospectors collected yet 
more surface samples for 
analysis. Refer ASX release 
dated 10 June 2020 and 
14 September 2020. 

Tenement applications were 
lodged over prospective 
terrane in the Gascoyne 
Province, approximately 
200kms north-east of 
Meekatharra to secure 
tenure over an exploration 
concept with the potential 
to host large scale mineral 
deposits. An airborne 
magnetic (gradiometer) 
survey (~11,000 line 
kilometres) was flown to 
generate high quality 
geophysical data for 
interpretation. Refer ASX 
release dated  
5 December 2019. 

Forrestania  
(Nickel)

Mt Holland 
(Lithium)

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper)

Forrestania  
(Gold)

Fraser Range 
(Nickel)

Milly Boo 
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

Qtr 

1

Qtr 

2

An updated mineral 
resource estimate was 
released by Hannans’ joint 
venture partner for the Lady 
Magdalene deposit, 5.92 mt 
@ 1.32 g/t gold for 251,350 
ounces. This represented a 
38% increase in the 
contained gold ounces. 
Hannans’ interest is free-
carried until a decision to 
mine is made. Refer ASX 
release dated  
19 December 2019. 

Qtr 

4

Qtr 

3

Hannans joint venture 
partner Classic Minerals Ltd 
(ASX:CLZ) updated the 
mineral resource estimate 
for Lady Ada to total 
resources of 7.27mt @ 1.33 
g/t gold for 311,050 ounces 
of gold. Hannans’ interest is 
free-carried until a decision 
to mine is made. Refer ASX 
release dated 28 January 
2020. 

Forrestania  
(Nickel)

Mt Holland 
(Lithium)

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper)

Forrestania  
(Gold)

Fraser Range 
(Nickel)

Milly Boo 
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold)

Qtr 

1

Qtr 

2

Qtr 

3

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4

Several exploration licenses 
were applied for within 
prospective terrain 
adjoining tenure held by 
mining company IGO Ltd. 
Hannans applications were 
”opportunistic” as there is 
very limited ground 
available in the Fraser 
Range that is not controlled 
by IGO, or multi-millionaire 
prospector Mark Creasy. 
Refer ASX release dated  
1 May 2020. 

A detailed review of all 
historic exploration data 
covering Hannans new 
tenement applications was 
completed by Newexco 
Exploration. The review 
identified areas within the 
applications that had not 
been adequately tested for 
nickel sulphide 
mineralisation, and an 
exploration strategy was 
planned. Refer ASX release 
dated 31 July 2020. 

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Exploration (cont’d) 

Forrestania  
(Nickel) 

Mt Holland 
(Lithium) 

Moogie  
(Gold & Copper) 

Forrestania  
(Gold) 

Fraser Range 
(Nickel) 

Milly Boo  
(Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold) 

Qtr 

1

  Qtr 

2

  Qtr 

3

  Qtr 

4

Exploration expenditure 

Mineral Exploration Activities in 2020 

In line with the Group’s accounting policy, Hannans 
expensed $1,254,103 on mineral exploration activities 
in 2020 (2019: $766,344) relating to its non-JORC 
compliant mineral projects. These amounts exclude all 
administration, transaction costs and exploration 
expenditure by Hannans joint venture partners. 

Table 1. Summary of the exploration completed during 
2019/2020. 

Geological activities 

Geochemical activities 

Geophysical activities 

Drilling 

Field supplies 

Field camp and travel 

Drafting activities 

Environmental 

Rehabilitation 

Annual tenement rent & rates 

Tenement administration 

Tenement application fees 

An application for a new 
tenement was lodged in the 
Gascoyne region over a 
deep magnetic anomaly 
identified as having 
characteristics of an IOCG 
target. A ground based 
geophysical (gravity) survey 
was completed to test the 
concept. After the Quarter 
ended interpretation of the 
data was completed and a 
gravity anomaly located 
“higher up” in cover 
sediments was identified. 
Whilst the anomaly did not 
fit an IOCG model it will be 
further investigated. Refer 
ASX release dated  
31 July 2020. 

$ 

442,372 

72,554 

252,461 

205,313 

47,788 

32,803 

1,580 

261 

47,767 

76,064 

56,264 

18,876 

% 

35% 

6% 

20% 

16% 

4% 

3% 

0% 

0% 

4% 

6% 

5% 

2% 

TOTAL MINERAL EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES 

1,254,103 

100% 

Figure 9. Historical record since listing on ASX of exploration expenditure, cash at bank and market capitalisation as at 30 June. 

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Goals Scorecard 2018 – 2020 

Hannans introduced the Scorecard in 2015 The Scorecard enables the Directors, 
Management and Shareholders to remain focussed on the Goals on a rolling three-
year basis. The table below highlights Hannans achievements relative to the stated 
Goals: 

Item 

Strategic  
Plan 

Shareholder  
Returns 

Stated Goal  
AGM 2018 

Hannans is aiming to 
develop into a West 
Australian mining 
company via: 
∂

exploration
success for lithium
and or nickel at
Forrestania;

∂

∂

participation in
joint ventures for
gold at Forrestania
and lithium at Lake
Johnston; and or

acquisition of a
major project.

Implement a strategy 
giving shareholders 
the opportunity to:  
∂

return multiples
on their original
investment, and/or

∂

recover original
investment.

Joint  
Venture  
(JV) 

Monitor joint venture 
partners’ activities 

Outcome to Date 

∂ No world class minerals

exploration discovery so far.
∂ No requirement to contribute

funding to JV partners activities so
far.

∂ No acquisition of a major project
despite due diligence on several
projects.

Hannans share price was 
∂

20 cents (IPO) on
5 December 2003

∂

∂

∂

∂

∂

$1.04 (high) on 22 May 2007

0.2 cents (low) on
21 December 2015,
23 December 2015
to 6 January 2016,
11 January to 15 February 2016

1.8 cents on 24 August 2018;

0.9 cents on 26 August 2019; and

0.8 cents on 13 August 2020.

Hannans has a JV over certain 
tenements at Forrestania with Classic 
Minerals Ltd (ASX:CLZ). Classic has 
been active and had exploration 
success. Hannans is free carried at 20% 
through to a decision to mine. 

Sole  
Funded 
Projects 

Secure joint venture 
partners 

A JV partner was sought for Mt 
Holland, but the deal was not 
completed.  

Corporate 
Activities 

Spin outs 

Hannans received a binding offer from 
a global major to JV nickel at 
Forrestania however the Board elected 
to continue sole funding. 

Errawarra Resources Ltd was demerged 
from Hannans in February 2012. 
(www.errawarra.com) 

Critical Metals Ltd was demerged from 
Hannans in 2016. 
(www.criticalmetals.eu)  

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DIRECTORS 

The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during the financial year and until the date of the report are: 

Mr Jonathan Murray, Non-Executive Chairman 
(Appointed 29 November 2016,  
previously appointed Non-Executive Director on 22 January 2010) 

Mr Damian Hicks, Executive Director 
(Appointed on 29 November 2016,  
previously appointed Managing Director on 11 March 2002) 

Mr  Murray  is  a  partner  at  law  firm 
Steinepreis  Paganin,  based 
in  Perth, 
Western  Australia.  He  has  over  20  years 
experience  advising  on  numerous  initial 
public  offers  and  secondary  market 
capital  raisings,  public  and  private  M&A 
transactions,  corporate  governance  and 
strategy.  Mr  Murray  graduated  from 
in  1996  with  a 
Murdoch  University 
Laws  and  Commerce 
Bachelor  of 
(majoring  in  Accounting).  He  is  also  a  member  of  FINSIA 
(formerly the Securities Institute of Australia). 

During the past 3 years Mr Murray has also served as a director 
of the following other listed companies:
∂

Vietnam Industrial Investments Limited 
(appointed 19 January 2016, resigned 15 May 2020)

∂

Peak Resources Limited* (appointed 22 February 2011)

Mr Markus Bachmann, Non-Executive Director 
(Appointed 2 August 2012) 

Mr  Markus  Bachmann  holds  a  Master 
(MA)  in  Business  and  Economics  (cum 
laude)  from  the  University  of  Berne, 
Switzerland.  Markus  started  his  career  in 
the  corporate  finance  department  of  the 
Credit  Suisse  Group,  before  joining  the 
SBC Brinson Asset Management Emerging 
Markets  team  in  1997.  Moving  to  South 
Africa in 2000 he joined Coronation Fund 
Managers  in  Cape  Town,  South  Africa,  as 
a  senior  manager  for  various  retail  products  and  institutional 
mandates.  

Markus  co-funded  Craton  Capital  in  2003  whereas  he  is  the 
manager  of  the  Craton  Capital  Precious  Metals  Fund  and  the 
Global  Resources  Fund  since  their  inception.  Over  the  past  20 
years and under his management, his funds received a number 
of  prestigious  industry  awards.  Markus  accumulated  over  25 
years  of  experience  in  global  equity  markets,  precious  metals 
and raw materials. 

During  the  past  3  years  Mr  Bachmann  did  not  serve  as  a 
director on other listed companies. 

Mr  Hicks  was  a  founding  Director  of 
Hannans  Ltd  and  appointed  to  the 
position of Managing Director on 5 April 
2007 and appointed as Executive Director 
on  29  November  2016.  Mr  Hicks  is  also 
Executive  Director  of 
the  Group’s 
subsidiary companies. 

Mr  Hicks  graduated  from  the  University 
of  Western  Australia  with  a  Bachelor  of 
Commerce  (Accounting  and  Finance)  in 
1992  and  was  admitted  as  a  Barrister  and  Solicitor  of  the 
Supreme  Court  of  Western  Australia  in  1999.  He  holds  a 
Graduate  Diploma  in  Applied  Finance  &  Investment  from 
FINSIA,  a  Graduate  Diploma  in  Company  Secretarial  Practice 
from  Chartered  Secretaries  Australia  and  is  a  Graduate  of  the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors course. 

During the past 3 years Mr Hicks did not serve as a director on 
other listed companies. 

Mr Clay Gordon, Non-Executive Director 
(Appointed 5 October 2016) 

Mr Clay Gordon was appointed a director 
of Hannans in 2016. Mr Gordon obtained 
a  Bachelor  of  Applied  Science  (Geology) 
and  a  Master  of  Science 
(Mineral 
Economics)  and  has  more  than  25  years’ 
experience  in  senior  roles  (operational, 
management and corporate) within large 
and small resource companies active in a 
range  of  commodities  within  Australia, 
Africa  and  South  East  Asia.  He  was 
founding  Non-Executive  Director  of  ASX  listed  Phoenix  Gold 
Limited, founding Managing Director of ASX listed Primary Gold 
Limited and is currently the Group Geologist of a private mining 
investment  company,  Adaman  Resources  Pty  Ltd.  Mr  Gordon 
was  also  founder  and  CEO  of  Mining  Assets  Pty  Ltd,  a  private 
company involved in the assessment and marketing of mineral 
projects. He is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. 

During the past 3 years Mr Gordon did not serve as a director 
on other listed companies. 

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DIRECTORS (cont’d) 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Ms Amanda Scott  
(Appointed Non-Executive Director on 29 November 2016) 

Mr Ian Gregory  
(Appointed 5 April 2007) 

Ms  Scott  was  appointed  a  director  of 
Hannans  in  2016  and  has  been  the 
Exploration Manager for Hannans Ltd and 
its  subsidiary  companies  since  2008.  Ms 
Scott  played  an 
in  the 
development  of  the  Company’s  nickel, 
gold, iron and manganese portfolio and is 
credited with the discovery of high grade 
iron mineralisation at the Jigalong Project 
in  the  East  Pilbara  region  on  Western 

integral  role 

Australia.  

Ms  Scott  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Science  (Geology)  from  Victoria 
University  of  Wellington,  and  is  a  Member  of  the  Australian 
Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. 

In 2016, Ms Scott created Scandinavian-based consultancy Scott 
Geological AB providing  geological and exploration services to 
a number of clients from around the world. 

During the past 3 years Ms Scott did not serve as a director on 
other listed companies. 

is  a  professional  well-
Mr  Gregory 
connected  Director 
and  Company 
Secretary with over 30 years’ experience 
in  the  provision  of  company  secretarial 
and business administration services in a 
variety 
including 
exploration,  mining,  mineral  processing, 
oil and gas, banking and insurance.  

industries, 

of 

Mr Gregory holds a Bachelor of Business 
degree  from  Curtin  University  and  is  a 
Fellow  of  the  Governance  Institute  of  Australia,  the  Financial 
Services  Institute  of  Australia  and  a  Member  of  the  Australian 
Institute of Company Directors. 

Mr  Gregory  currently  consults  on  company  secretarial  and 
governance  matters  to  a  number  of  listed  and  unlisted 
companies  and  is  a  past  Chairman  of  the  Western  Australian 
Branch Council of Governance Institute of Australia. He has also 
served on the National Council of GIA. 

Directors’ Relevant Interest in Shares and Options 

At the date of this report the following table sets out the current Directors’ relevant interests in shares and options of Hannans Ltd and the 
changes since 30 June 2020. 

Director 

Damian Hicks 

Jonathan Murray  

Markus Bachmann(i) 

Clay Gordon  

Amanda Scott  

Ordinary Shares 

Options over Ordinary Shares 

Current 
Holding 

Net Increase/ 
(decrease)  

7,007,218 

12,705,132 

75,725,134 

2,362,204 

1,260,001 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Current 
Holding 

– 

10,500,000 

10,500,000 

10,500,000 

10,500,000 

 Net Increase/ 
(decrease)  

– 

(3,237,500) 

(2,697,917) 

– 

– 

(i) 

These shares are held by Craton Capital Funds of which Mr Bachmann is a founding partner and Chief Executive Officer. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) 

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: 

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

Details of remuneration

Service agreements 

Share–based compensation

Additional information

The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

A.

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

The  whole  Board  forms  the  Remuneration  Committee.  The  remuneration  policy  has  been  designed  to  align  director  and  executive 
objectives with shareholder and  business objectives by providing a  fixed remuneration component with the flexibility to offer specific 
long term incentives based on key performance areas affecting the Group’s financial results. The Board believes the remuneration policy 
to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best directors and executives to manage the Group. 

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

∂

∂

∂

∂

∂

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

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

The  Executive  Director  and  executives  receive  a  superannuation  guarantee  contribution  required  by  the  government  where
applicable, which is currently 9.5% of base salary and do not receive any other retirement benefits.

All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at the cost to the Group and expensed. Options are valued using the
Black–Scholes methodology where relevant.

The Board policy is to remunerate non–executive directors at market rates for comparable companies for time, commitment and
responsibilities. The Board determines payments to the non–executive directors and reviews the remuneration annually, based on
market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. No independent external advise
was sought during the year. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to Non–Executive Directors is subject to
approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The approved maximum aggregate amount that may be paid to Non-
Executive Directors as remuneration for each financial  year is  set at $250,000 which may be divided among the Non-Executive
Directors  in  the  manner  determined  by  the  Board  and  Company  from  time  to  time.  Fees  for  Non–Executive  Directors  are  not
linked to the performance of the Company. The 2019 remuneration report was approved at the last Annual General Meeting held
on 17 October 2019.

The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase the direct positive relationship between shareholders investment objectives and 
directors and executive performance. The Company facilitates this through the issue of options from time to time to the directors and 
executives  to  encourage  the  alignment  of  personal  and  shareholder  interests.  The  Company  believes  this  policy  will  be  effective  in 
increasing  shareholder  wealth.  The  Company  currently  has  no  performance  based  remuneration  component  built  into  director  and 
executive remuneration packages. 

The Board does not consider earnings during the current and previous financial years when determining, and in relation to, the nature 
and amount of directors’ remuneration. Refer below for a summary of the Group’s earnings and the Company’s market performance for 
the past 5 years. 

Summary of 5 Years earnings and market performance as at 30 June 

Profit/(Loss) ($) 

Share price (c)

Market capitalisation 
(Undiluted) ($) 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

(1,379,271) 

11,663,780 

(964,387) 

0.5

1.0

1.4

1.5

1.6

9,939,773

19,879,545

27,724,264

25,239,608

15,531,324

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B.

Details of remuneration

Details of remuneration of the Directors and key management personnel (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures) of Hannans 
are set out in the table below. 

The key management personnel of Hannans and the Group are listed on pages 17 and 18. 

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

Short Term 

Post-employment 

Equity 

Salary  
& fees 

Other  
benefits 
(i) 

D&O(ii)  
insurance 

Superan-
nuation 

Other 
benefits 

Options 
(iii)

Long 
term 
benefits 

Other 
benefits 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Value 
options as 
proportion of 
remuneration 

%

Total 

$

2020 

Directors 

Damian Hicks (iv) 

240,000 

20,138 

2,396 

22,800 

Jonathan Murray (v) 

24,000 

Markus Bachmann (v) 

24,000 

Clay Gordon (v) 

Amanda Scott (v) 

24,000 

24,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2,396 

2,395 

– 

– 

2,395 

2,280 

2,395 

– 

336,000 

20,138 

11,977 

25,080 

Total 

2019 

Directors 

Damian Hicks

218,000

Jonathan Murray  

Markus Bachmann  

Clay Gordon

Amanda Scott

20,000

20,000

20,000

20,000

–

–

–

–

–

2,139

2,140

2,140

– 

– 

– 

2,140 

1,900

2,140

– 

Total 

298,000

– 

10,699 

1,900

(i)  Short  Term  Other  benefits  include  annual  leave  accrued  during  the

year of $20,138 (2019: nil) for Mr Damian Hicks. 

(ii)  For  accounting  purposes  Directors  &  Officers  Indemnity  Insurance  is
required  to  be  recorded  as  remuneration.  No  director  receives  any
cash  benefits,  simply  the  benefit  of  the  insurance  coverage  for  the
financial year. 

(iii) The  amounts  included  are  issued  under  Hannans’  Director  Equity
Option  Plan  approved  by  shareholders  in  September  2016.  The
amounts  are  non-cash  items  that  are  subject  to  vesting  conditions.
Refer to Section D for more information. 

C.

Service agreements – Executive Director

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

26,318 

6,580 

6,580 

6,580 

6,580 

52,638 

127,189

31,797

31,797

31,797

31,797

254,377

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

311,652 

32,976 

32,975 

35,255 

32,975 

445,833 

347,328

53,937

53,937

55,837

53,937

564,976

8.4% 

20.0% 

20.0% 

18.7% 

20.0% 

11.8% 

36.6%

59.0%

59.0%

56.9%

59.0%

45.0%

(iv)  After  a  further  review  of  Mr  Hicks’  contract  with  the  Company,  the
Board  resolved  from  1  July  2019  to  increase  his  fees  to  $240,000  per
annum  for  executive  services.  In  an  effort  to  assist  the  Company  with
managing  its  cash  flow,  Mr  Hicks  deferred  $28,750  in  salary  &  fees
entitlements  during  the  period  1  April  2020  to  30  June  2020.  From
1 July 2020 Mr Hicks continues to receive his salary in accordance with
his  contract.  The  deferred  salary  was  paid  to  Mr  Hicks  in  September
2020. 

(v)  After  a  further  review  of  Non-Executive  Directors’  fees,  the  Board
resolved  to  increase  these  fees  to  $24,000  per  annum  starting  from
1 July 2019.

Mr Hicks was appointed a Director Hannans on 11 March 2002 and commenced employment with Hannans Ltd on 3 December 2003. 

He entered into an employment agreement as Managing Director of the Company on 21 December 2009. On 29 November 2016, Mr 
Hicks was appointed as the Executive Director of the Group. The Board resolved from 1 July 2017 to increase his fees to $198,000 per 
annum for executive services and $20,000 per annum for services related specifically to his role as a director of the Board.  

On 1 July 2019, Mr Hicks’ entered into an executive employment agreement with the Company with his salary increased to $240,000 per 
annum.  The  remuneration  package  includes  statutory  superannuation  entitlements,  a  remuneration  increase  of  not  less  than  5%  per 
annum and provision of leave in accordance to the National Employment Standards.  

In  an  effort  to  assist  the  Company  with  managing  its  cash  flow,  Mr  Hicks  deferred  $28,750  in  salary  entitlements  during  the  period  
1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020. The deferred salary was paid to Mr Hicks in September 2020. 

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C.

Service agreements (cont’d)

Executive Director (cont’d) 

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the executive is formalised in an employment agreement. The executive is employed 
on a rolling basis with no specified fixed terms. Major provisions of the agreements relating to the executive are set out below. 

Name 

Engagement

By HANNANS

By Employee

Termination Notice Period 

Termination 
payments* 

Director  | Damian Hicks 

Employee 

6 months 

3 months 

3 months 

* Termination payments (other than for gross misconduct) are calculated on current remuneration at date of termination and are inclusive of the notice 
period. 

Non-Executive Directors 

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Non-executive Directors are formalised in service agreements. The Non-executive 
directors are employed on a rolling basis with no specified fixed terms. They are remunerated on a fixed remuneration basis, exclusive of 
superannuation. On 1 July 2017 the Non-Executive Directors fees were set at $20,000 per annum for each Non-executive Director. From 
1 July 2019 the Non-Executive Directors fee is $24,000 per annum for each Non-executive Director. 

Major provisions of the agreements relating to the Non-executive directors are set out below. 

Name 

Non-Executive Directors 

Jonathan Murray 

Markus Bachmann 

Clay Gordon 

Amanda Scott 

Termination Notice Period 

By HANNANS 

By Director 

Termination 
payments* 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

1 month 

* Termination payments (other than for gross misconduct) are calculated on current remuneration at date of termination and are inclusive of the notice 
period. 

D.

Share–based compensation

If approved by shareholders, options are issued to directors and executives as part of their remuneration. The options are not based on 
performance criteria, but are issued to align the interests of directors, executives and shareholders. There were no options issued to the 
directors  and  executives  during  the  year.  As  at  30  June  2020,  47,935,417  options  (2019:  52,102,083)  were  held  by  Directors  and  Non-
Executives. 

Directors 

J Murray 

M Bachmann 

Finan-
cial 
year 

2015 

2017(ii)

2018 

2018 

2018 

2015 

2017(ii)

2018 

2018 

2018 

Options 
issued 
during 
the year 

No of 
options 

No. 

No. 

Issue date 

Fair 
value 
per 
options 
at issue 
date 

Vesting 
date(i) 

Exercise 
price 

Expiry 
date 

Vested 
during 
the year 

Expired/ 
Exercised 
during 
the year 

No.

No.

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

20 Nov 14 

0.3 cents 

20 Nov 16 

2.9 cents 

20 Nov 19 

3,237,500 

15 Sep 17 

0.9 cents 

15 Sep 17 

2.7 cents 

15 Sep 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 17 

2.6 cents 

27 Oct 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 18 

1.8 cents 

27 Oct 21 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.2 cents 

27 Oct 19 

1.5 cents 

27 Oct 22 

3,500,000 

– 

20 Nov 14 

0.3 cents 

20 Nov 16 

2.9 cents 

20 Nov 19 

2,697,917 

15 Sep 17 

0.9 cents 

15 Sep 17 

2.7 cents 

15 Sep 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 17 

2.6 cents 

27 Oct 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 18 

1.8 cents 

27 Oct 21 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.2 cents 

27 Oct 19 

1.5 cents 

27 Oct 22 

3,500,000 

500,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

500,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (cont’d) 

D. 

Share–based compensation (cont’d) 

Directors 

C Gordon 

A Scott 

Finan-
cial 
year 

2018 

2018 

2018 

2015 

2018 

2018 

2018 

Options 
issued 
during 
the year 

No of 
options 

No. 

No. 

Issue date 

Fair 
value 
per 
options 
at issue 
date 

Vesting 
date(i) 

Exercise 
price 

Expiry 
date 

Vested 
during 
the year 

Lapsed/ 
Exercised 
during 
the year 

No. 

No. 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 17 

2.6 cents 

27 Oct 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 18 

1.8 cents 

27 Oct 21 

– 

– 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.2 cents 

27 Oct 19 

1.5 cents 

27 Oct 22 

3,500,000 

– 

20 Nov 14 

0.3 cents 

20 Nov 16 

2.9 cents 

20 Nov 19 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 17 

2.6 cents 

27 Oct 20 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.0 cents 

27 Oct 18 

1.8 cents 

27 Oct 21 

– 

– 

– 

3,500,000 

27 Oct 17 

1.2 cents 

27 Oct 19 

1.5 cents 

27 Oct 22 

3,500,000 

– 

– 

– 

3,166,666 

– 

– 

– 

(i)  The unlisted options become vested on the vesting date. No other vesting condition applies. 

(ii)  On 15 September 2020 the unlisted options exercisable at 2.7 cents expired unexercised 

E.  Additional information 

Performance income as a proportion of total compensation 

No performance based bonuses have been paid to directors or executives during the financial year. 

Key management personnel (KMP) equity holdings 

Fully paid ordinary shares of Hannans Ltd 

Balance at 
1 July 

Granted as 
remuneration 

Received on 
exercise of 
options 

Key management personnel 

No. 

No. 

No. 

Net other 
change 

No. 

Balance at 
30 June 

No. 

2020 

Damian Hicks 

Jonathan Murray 

Markus Bachmann(i) 

Clay Gordon 

Amanda Scott 

7,007,218 

12,705,132 

76,985,838 

2,362,204 

1,260,001 

100,320,393 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

7,007,218 

12,705,132 

(1,260,704) 

75,725,134 

– 

– 

2,362,204 

1,260,001 

(1,260,704) 

99,059,689 

(i)  These shares are held by Craton Capital Funds of which Mr Bachmann is a founding partner and Chief Executive Officer. The decrease in shares held 

resulted from a restructuring of ownership of Craton Capital Ltd. There was no on-market disposal of shares. 

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E.

Additional information (cont’d)

Options of Hannans Ltd 

Key management personnel 

2020 

Damian Hicks

Jonathan Murray(i)

Markus Bachmann

Clay Gordon  

Amanda Scott

Balance 
at 
1 July 

No.

–

14,237,500

13,697,917

10,500,000 

13,666,666

52,102,083

Granted as 
remune-
ration 

Options  
exercised 

Net other 
change 

Balance at 
30 June 

Exercisable 

Not 
exercisable 

Vested at 30 June 

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(500,000) 

13,737,500 

13,737,500

(500,000) 

13,197,917 

13,197,917

– 

10,500,000 

10,500,000 

(3,166,666) 

10,500,000 

10,500,000

(4,166,666)  47,935,417 

47,935,417

–

–

–

– 

–

–

(i)  Mr Murray holds 840,000 in trust for unrelated third parties.

The options include those held directly, indirectly and beneficially by KMP. 

Loans to KMP and their related parties 

There were no loans to KMP and their related parties during the year. 

Other transactions and balances with KMP and their related parties 

Director transactions 

Steinepreis Paganin, of which Mr  Jonathan Murray is a partner, provided legal services amounting to $4,983 (2019: $690) to the Group 
during  the  year.  The  amounts  paid  were  on  arm’s  length  commercial  terms.  Mr  Murray’s  director’s  fees  are  also  paid  to  Steinepreis 
Paganin. At 30 June 2020 there was no amount outstanding owed to Steinepreis Paganin (2019: Nil). 

Corporate Board Services Pty Ltd (CBS), of which Mr Damian Hicks is a director, provided accounting and compliance services amounting 
to $143,750 (2019: $150,000) to the Group during the year. The amounts paid were on arm’s length commercial terms. At 30 June 2020 
there was no amount outstanding owed to CBS. During the year, Hannans invoiced $2,894 (2019: $3,655) for expenses paid on behalf CBS. 
At 30 June 2020 CBS owed $1,298 (2019: $1,005) to the Group. 

Scott Geological AB, of which Ms Amanda Scott is a director, provided geological services amounting to $13,639 to the Group during the 
year. The amounts paid were on arm’s length commercial terms. Ms Scott’s director’s fees are also paid to Scott Geological. At 30 June 
2020 a total of $5,029 was owed to Scott Geological AB. 

End of Remuneration Report 

DIRECTORS MEETINGS 

The following tables set information in relation to Board meetings held during the financial year.  

Board Member 

Held while Director 

Attended 

Board Meetings

Damian Hicks

Jonathan Murray

Markus Bachmann

Clay Gordon

Amanda Scott

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

3

Circular
Resolutions 
Passed 

2

3

3

4

4

Total 

5

6

5

6

7

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PROJECTS 

The Projects are constituted by the following tenements: 

Tenement 
Interest 

Tenement 
Interest 

Tenement 
Interest 

Tenement Number 

%  Note 

Tenement Number 

%  Note 

Tenement Number 

%  Note 

Project: Forrestania 

Project: Forrestania 

Project: Forrestania 

E77/2207-I

E77/2219-I

E77/2220-I

E77/2239-I

E77/2303

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

1,2 

1,2 

1,2 

1,2 

1,2 

P77/4290

P77/4291

E77/2546

E77/2610

P77/4534

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

1,2 

1,2 

1 

1 

1 

E77/2460

Project: Mt Holland 

E77/2489

100 

100 

Project: Queen Victoria Rocks 

E15/1416

100 

3

1

1

NOTE: 
1 
2 
3 

Reed Exploration Pty Ltd (REX) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hannans Ltd. REX is the registered holder of the tenements. 
REX holds a 100% interest in all minerals excluding gold. REX holds a 20% free-carried interest in the gold rights. 
HR Forrestania Pty Ltd (HRF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hannans Ltd. HRF is the registered holder of the tenements. 

TENEMENTS UNDER APPLICATION 

Applications for tenements have been submitted are as follows: 

Tenement Number 

Project: Moogie 

E09/2373

E09/2374

E09/2417

Project: Milly Boo 

E09/2418

Project: Maggie Hayes 

E63/2016

Project: Forrestania 

E77/2711

Tenement Number

Project: Fraser Range 

E63/2020

E63/2021

E63/2022

E63/2023

E63/2024

E63/2025

E63/2026

CORPORATE STRUCTURE 

The corporate structure of Hannans group is as follows: 

Hannans Ltd
(ASX: HNR)

HR Forrestania Pty Ltd
(100%)

HR Equities Pty Ltd
(100%)

Reed Exploration Pty Ltd
(100%)

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CAPITAL 

Hannans Ltd issued capital is as follows: 

Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 

At the date of this report there are the following number of ordinary fully paid shares 

Ordinary fully paid shares at 30 June 2020 

Ordinary fully paid shares at the date of this report 

Number of shares 

1,987,954,539 

1,987,954,539 

At a general meeting of shareholders: 

(a)
(b)

on a show of hands, each person who is a member or sole proxy has one vote; and 
on a poll, each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each fully paid share.

Shares Under Option 

At the date of this report there are a total of 8 unlisted option holders holding 108,655,848 unissued ordinary shares in respect of which 
options are outstanding. The unlisted options do not carry voting rights at a general meeting of shareholders. 

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Movements of share options during the year  

Issued at 1.5 cents, expiring 19 November 2022 

Expired at 2.9 cents, expiring 20 November 2019 

Balance at 30 June 2020 

Expired at 2.7 cents, expiring 15 September 2020 

Total number of options outstanding at the date of this report 

Substantial Shareholders 

Hannans Ltd has the following substantial shareholders as at 11 September 2020: 

Number of options 

117,172,512 

3,500,000 

(12,016,664) 

108,655,848 

(21,155,848) 

87,500,000 

Name 

Number of shares 

Percentage of issued capital 

Neometals Investments Pty Ltd 

706,209,483 

35.52% 

Range of Shares as at 11 September 2020 

Range 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 – 9,999,999 

Total 

Total Holders 

122 

200 

162 

888 

832 

Units 

33,973 

687,336 

1,365,355 

44,134,386 

1,941,733,489 

2,204 

1,987,954,539 

% Issued Capital 

0.01% 

0.03% 

0.07% 

2.22% 

97.67% 

100.00% 

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CAPITAL (cont’d) 

Unmarketable Parcels as at 11 September 2020 

Minimum $500.00 parcel at $0.007 per unit 

71,429 

Minimum parcel size 

Holders 

1,144 

Units 

25,440,229 

Top 20 holders of Ordinary Shares as at 11 September 2020 

Rank 

Name 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

Neometals Investments Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

MCA Nominees Pty Ltd 

Equity & Royalty Investments Ltd 

Anglo American Exploration 

Marfield Pty Limited 

C Y T Investment Pty Ltd 

Mr Bruce Drummond + Mrs Judith Drummond  

Redland Plains Pty Ltd   

Acacia Investments Pty Ltd 

CSB Investments (WA) Pty Ltd  

Mr Michael Sydney Simm  

Mrs Andrea Murray  

Mossisberg Pty Ltd 

Allua Holdings Pty Ltd  

Over The Hill Wa Pty Ltd  

Mr William Scott Rankin 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 

Anglo American Exploration BV 

Units 

706,209,483 

103,715,959 

95,456,700 

87,401,545 

60,000,003 

60,000,000 

26,896,651 

26,000,000 

22,500,000 

21,668,669 

20,733,503 

20,000,000 

20,000,000 

11,775,956 

10,577,744 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

8,699,489 

7,466,371 

7,389,162 

% of Issued 
Capital 

35.52% 

5.22% 

4.80% 

4.40% 

3.02% 

3.02% 

1.35% 

1.31% 

1.13% 

1.09% 

1.04% 

1.01% 

1.01% 

0.59% 

0.53% 

0.50% 

0.50% 

0.44% 

0.38% 

0.37% 

Total of Top 20 holders of ORDINARY SHARES 

1,336,491,235 

67.23% 

On-market buy back 

There is no current on-market buy-back. 

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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

The  principal  activities  of  the  Group  during  the  year  were  the  exploration  and  evaluation  of  mining  tenements  with  the  objectives  of 
identifying economic mineral deposits. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

The Group began the financial year with cash reserves of $2,686,790. 

During  the  year  total  exploration  expenditure  expensed  by  the  Group  amounted  to  $1,254,103  (2019:  $766,344).  The  exploration 
expenditures  relate  to  non  JORC  compliant  mineral  resource  projects  and  this  has  been  expensed  in  accordance  with  the  Group’s 
accounting policy. Administrative expenditure incurred amounted to $800,096 (2019: $909,381). This has resulted in an operating loss after 
income tax for the year ended 30 June 2020 of $1,900,520 (2019: $2,085,563 loss). 

As at 30 June 2020 cash and cash equivalents totalled $855,949. 

Summary of 5 Year Financial Information as at 30 June 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Cash and cash equivalents ($) 

855,949 

2,686,790 

4,082,079 

1,481,828 

1,425,160 

Net assets/equity ($) 

3,157,778 

4,989,155 

6,788,307 

4,043,759 

Exploration expenditure expensed ($) 

(1,254,103)

(766,344)

(505,967)

(804,102)

903,218 

(29,998)

Exploration and evaluation 
expenditure capitalised ($) 

No of issued shares 

No of options 

Share price ($) 

–

(404,000)

(28,000)

2,688,000^

(97,599)

1,987,954,539 
108,655,848 

1,987,954,539 
117,172,512 

1,980,304,538 
125,022,513 

1,682,640,560 

970,707,755 

57,201,681 

102,712,500 

0.005 

0.010 

0.014 

0.015 

0.016 

Market capitalisation (Undiluted) ($) 

9,939,773 

19,879,545 

27,724,264 

25,239,608 

15,531,324 

^  On  15  September  2016  Hannans  held  a  General  Meeting  and  shareholders  approved  the  issue  of  620,833,333  Hannans  shares  to  Neometals  Ltd  in 
consideration  of  the  acquisition  of  100%  of  the  issued  share  capital  of  Reed  Exploration  Pty  Ltd.  On  29  September  2016  the  acquisition  of  Reed 
Exploration Pty Ltd was completed. The capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure related to the acquisition of Reed Exploration Pty Ltd. 

Summary of Share Price Movement for year ended 30 June 2020 

Highest 

Lowest 

Latest 

Price (cents) 

Date 

1.2 

0.3 

0.7 

16 – 17 Jul, 17 & 19 Sep 2019 

23 – 25 Mar 2020 

11 September 2020 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ASX Announcements for the year and to the date of this report 

Date 

Announcement Title

Date

Announcement Title

16 Sep 2020 

Change of Director's Interest Notice 

5 Dec 2019 

Forrestania Nickel Update 

16 Sep 2020 

Expiry of Options 

5 Dec 2019 

Moogie Gold and Copper 

15 Sep 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Drilling 

3 Dec 2019 

Forrestania Nickel Drilling 

14 Sep 2020 

Moogie Geochemical Sampling Update 

22 Nov 2019 

Issue of Options 

31 Jul 2020 

4th Quarter Activities Report 

21 Nov 2019 

Expiry of Options 

31 Jul 2020 

4th Quarter Cashflow Report 

19 Nov 2019 

Gold at Forrestania 

29 Jul 2020 

Drill Testing of Nickel Targets 

14 Nov 2019 

Forrestania Nickel Surveys Commence 

2 Jul 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Project (Interim Update) 

5 Nov 2019 

Updated Capital Structure 

10 Jun 2020 

Moogie Au & Ni-Cu-PGE Sampling 

31 Oct 2019 

1st Quarter Activities Report 

9 Jun 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Geophysical Surveys 

31 Oct 2019 

1st Quarter Cashflow Report 

4 Jun 2020 

Moogie Gold & Nickel-Copper-PGE Project 

17 Oct 2019 

AGM results 

20 May 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Update 

17 Oct 2019 

AGM Presentation 

1 May 2020 

3rd Quarter Activities Report 

15 Oct 2019 

Major Nickel Exploration Campaign 
Forrestania 

30 Apr 2020 

3rd Quarter Cashflow Report 

1 Oct 2019 

Mt Holland Lithium Project Update 

18 Mar 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Update 

17 Sep 2019 

Notice of Annual General Meeting 

13 Mar 2020 

Half Year Financial Report 

30 Aug 2019 

Change of Directors Interest Notice 

31 Jan 2020 

2nd Quarter Activities Report 

30 Aug 2019 

Appendix 4G 

31 Jan 2020 

2nd Quarter Cashflow Report 

30 Aug 2019 

2019 Annual Report 

28 Jan 2020 

Forrestania Gold Resource Update 

28 Aug 2019 

Mt Holland Lithium Update 

10 Jan 2020 

Company Update 

31 Jul 2019 

4th Quarter Activities Report 

9 Jan 2020 

Forrestania Nickel Drilling 

31 Jul 2019 

4th Quarter Cashflow Report 

19 Dec 2019 

Forrestania Gold Resource Update 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Board of Directors is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company. The Board guides and monitors the business affairs 
of the Company on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. 

The ASX document ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 4th Edition' published by the ASX Corporate Governance 
Council applies to listed entities with the aim of enhancing the credibility and transparency of Australia’s capital markets. The Principles 
and Recommendations can be viewed at www.asx.com.au. The Board has assessed the Group’s current practice against the Principles 
and  Recommendations  and  other  than  the  matters  specified  below  under  “If Not, Why Not” Disclosure,  all  the  best  practice 
recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council have been applied. 

Please refer to the Company’s website (www.hannans.com) for Hannans’ Governance Statements and Policies. 

In relation to departures by the Company from the best practice recommendations, Hannans makes the following comments: 

Principle 1:  Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 

1.5  A listed entity should have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the board to set measurable objectives for 

achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress in achieving them. 

The  Board  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  monitoring  on  an  annual  basis  the  achievement  against  gender  diversity 
objectives and strategies, including the representation of women at all levels of the organisation. 

The proportion of women within the Group as at 30 June 2020 was as follows: 

Employee 

50%

Management

0%

Board of Hannans

20%

The Company has five directors, one executive director (who is contracted to the Company) and two casual employees. The 
Board  has  determined  that  the  composition  of  the  current  Board  represents  the  best  mix  of  Directors  that  have  an 
appropriate  range  of  qualifications  and  expertise,  can  understand  and  competently  deal  with  current  and  emerging 
business issues and can effectively review and challenge the performance of management. The Company has not set or 
disclosed measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity. Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not deem 
it practical to limit the Company to specific targets for gender diversity. Every candidate suitably qualified for a position has 
an equal opportunity of appointment regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or cultural background. 

1.6  Companies should disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation of the Board was 

undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. 

Evaluation of the Board is carried out on a continuing and informal basis. The Company will put a formal process in place 
as and when the level of operations justifies it. No performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period. 

1.7  Companies should disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation of its senior executives 

was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process. 

Evaluation  of  the  senior  executives  is  carried  out  on  a  continuing  and  informal  basis.  The  Company  will  put  a  formal 
process  in  place  as  and  when  the  level  of  operations  justifies  it.  No  performance  evaluation  was  undertaken  in  the 
reporting period. 

Principle 2:  Structure the Board to add value 

2.1  The Board should establish a nomination committee 

The Board as a whole decides on the choice of any new director upon the creation of any new Board position and if any 
casual  vacancy  arises.  Decisions  to  appoint  new  directors  will  be  minuted.  The  Board  will  identify  candidates  and  assess 
their  skills  in  deciding  whether  an  individual  has  the  potential  to  add  value  to  the  Company.  The  Board  may  also  seek 
independent advice to assist with the identification process. The Board considers that this process is appropriate given the 
size  and  the  complexity  of  the  Group’s  affairs.  Until  the  situation  changes  the  Board  will  carry  out  any  necessary 
nomination committee functions. 

2.4  The majority of the Board should be independent directors 

The Board consists of one Non-Executive Chairman, three Non-Executive Directors and an Executive Director. There are no 
independent directors on the Board. Details of their skills, experience and expertise and the period of office held by each 
Director have been included in the Directors’ Report. The number of Board meetings and the attendance of the Directors 
are set out in the Directors’ Report. 

The  Board  considers  that  the  composition  of  the  existing  Board  is  appropriate  given  the  scope  and  size  of  the  Group’s 
operations and the skills matrix of the existing Board members. The Board will continue to monitor whether this remains 
appropriate as the scope and scale of its activities evolves and expands. 

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2.5  The Chair of the Board should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the 

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer 

The  current  Chair  of  the  Company  is  Mr  Jonathan  Murray.  Mr  Murray  does  not  satisfy  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance 
Principles and Recommendations definition of an independent director however the Board considers Mr Murray’s role as 
Non-Executive Chairman essential to the success of the Group in its current stage, wherein the Group continues to refine 
its focus on the strategic development of the business. Over time, it is proposed that the Chair position will transition to an 
independent non-executive director. 

Principle 4:  Safeguard integrity of corporate reporting 

4.1  The Board should establish an audit committee 

The  Board  as  a  whole  meets  with  the  auditor  to  identify  and  discuss  the  areas  of  audit  focus,  appropriateness  of  the 
accounting judgement or choices exercised by management in preparation of the financial statements. The Board may also 
seek  independent  advice  as  and  when  required  to  address  matters  pertaining  to  appointment,  removal  or  rotation  of 
auditor. The Board considers that this process is appropriate given the size and the complexity of the Group’s affairs. It is 
not considered necessary to have a separate audit committee. 

Principle 7:  Recognise and manage risk 

7.1  The Board should establish a risk committee 

The  Company  is  constantly  monitoring  risks  associated  with  the  economy,  industry  and  company  due  to  their  role  as 
professional fund managers, lawyers, in-country specialists and shareholders with a view to managing risks and identifying 
threats.  This  process  is  on-going.  The  preparation  of  the  Board  pack  and  its  timely  distribution  is  a  key  element  of  this 
process along with monthly cash flow budgets, management discussions and informal communications between the Board 
and management via telephone, email and in person. The Board considers that this process is appropriate given the size 
and complexity of the Group’s affairs. It is not considered necessary to have a separate risk committee. 

7.2  The Board should review the entity’s risk management framework and disclose at each reporting period 

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

The Company believes that it is crucial for all  Board members to be part of this process and as such the Board has not 
established  a  separate  risk  management  committee.  The  Board  considers  that  this  process  is  appropriate  given  the  size 
and the complexity of the Group’s affairs.  

The  Board  has  a  number  of  mechanisms  in  place  to  ensure  management’s  objectives  and  activities  are  aligned  by  the 
Board. These include but are not limited to the following: 
∂

∂

Board approval of a strategic plan, which
encompasses strategy statements designed to meet
stakeholders’ needs and manage business risk.

Implementation of Board approved operating plans
and Board monitoring of the progress against
budgets that is reviewed at every board meeting.

7.3  The Company should establish an internal audit function 

The Company reviews its risk and internal control processes on a continual informal basis and works alongside auditors at 
half  year  and  year  end  reviews  to  identify  the  Company’s  risks,  systems  and  procedures.  The  Company  may  also  seek 
independent advice to assist with the identification of risks and processes if and when required. The Board considers that 
this process is appropriate given the size and the complexity of the Group’s affairs. It is not considered necessary to have 
an internal audit function. Nonetheless it remains committed to effective management and control of these factors. 

7.4  The Company should disclose whether it has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability 

risks and how it manages or intends to manage those risks 

The  nature  of  the  Group’s  exploration  operations  is  such  that  it  could  be  seen  to  be  constantly  exposed  to  economic, 
environmental and social risks. The Board and Management have respect for the rights and beliefs of all stakeholders and 
it  is  part  of  the  Group’s  culture  to  have  open,  honest  and  constant  two  way  communication  with  stakeholders  and  to 
operate  fully  within  the  laws  of  the  jurisdictions  the  Group  operates  within.  The  Group  maintains  high  standards  with 
regards  its  environmental  and  social  practices  and  is  constantly  striving  to  improve  its  engagement  and  information 
processes. The Board and Management will continue to monitor these risks to the Group. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (cont’d) 

Principle 8:  Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

8.1  The Board should establish a remuneration committee 

The Board as a whole may appoint an independent working group comprising consultants, Directors and/or the Company 
Secretary to review and make recommendations to the board in relation to the remuneration framework as well as identify 
candidates and assess their skills  in deciding whether an individual has the potential to add value to the Company. The 
Board  considers  that  this  process  is  appropriate  given  the  size  and  the  complexity  of  the  Group’s  affairs.  It  is  not 
considered necessary to have a separate nomination or remuneration committee. Until the situation changes the Board of 
Hannans will carry out any necessary remuneration committee functions. 

8.3  The listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should have a policy on whether participants are 
permitted to enter into transactions which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme and disclose the policy. 

The  Company  has  an  equity-based  remuneration  scheme  in  place  in  the  form  of  an  employee  share  option  plan.  The 
Company  prohibits  participants  in  equity-based  remuneration  plan  from  entering  into  transactions  which  limit  the 
economic exposure of participating in the plan, whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise. 

Independent Professional Advice 

Directors of the Company are expected to exercise considered and independent judgement on matters before them and may need to 
seek  independent  professional  advice.  A  director  with  prior  written  approval  from  the  Chairman  may,  at  the  Group’s  expense  obtain 
independent professional advice to properly discharge their responsibilities.  

Executive Director (ED) and Group Finance Officer Declaration 

The ED and Group Finance Officer provide the following declaration to the Board in respect of each quarter, half and full year financial 
period: 

∂

∂

∂

∂

that Hannans financial records have been properly maintained;

that Hannans’ financial statements, in all material respects, are complete and present a true and fair view of the financial condition
and operational results of Hannans and the Group and are in accordance with the relevant accounting standards;

that  the  financial  statements  are  founded  on  a  sound  system  of  risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control  which
implements the policies adopted by the Board; and

that Hannans’ risk management and internal compliance and control systems are operating effectively in all material respects.

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COMPLIANCE 

Significant Changes in State of Affairs 

Share options 

As  at  the  date  of  this  report,  there  were  87,500,000  options  on 
issue  to  purchase  ordinary  shares  at  a  range  of  exercise  prices 
(108,655,848  at  the  reporting  date).  Refer  to  the  remuneration 
report for further details of the options outstanding. 

Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to 
participate in any share issue of the Company or any related body 
corporate. 

Insurance of Directors and Officers 

During  or  since  the  end  of  the  financial  year,  the  Company  has 
paid  premiums  insuring  all  the  Directors  of  Hannans  Ltd  against 
costs incurred in defending conduct involving: 

(a)

(b)

a wilful breach of duty, and

a contravention of sections 182 or 183 of the Corporations 
Act 2001, 

as permitted by section 199B of the Corporations Act 2001. 

The  total  amount  of  insurance  contract  premiums  paid  was 
$11,977. 

Indemnification of auditors 

To  the  extent  permitted  by  law,  the  Company  has  agreed  to 
indemnify  its  auditors,  Ernst  &  Young  Australia,  as  part  of  the 
terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third 
parties  arising  from  the  audit  (for  an  unspecified  amount).  No 
payment  has  been  made  to  indemnify  Ernst  &  Young  during  or 
since the financial year. 

Dividends 

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

Non–Audit Services 

During  the  year  Ernst  &  Young,  the  Group  auditor,  did  not 
performed  other  non-audit  services  in  addition  to  its  statutory 
duties.  

Auditor’s independence declaration 

The auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 
307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is included on page 33. 

Signed  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  the  Directors  made 
pursuant to s.298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Other  than  those  disclosed  in  this  annual  report  no  significant 
changes in the state of affairs of the Group occurred during the 
financial year. 

Significant Events after the Balance Date 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of 
the 
financial  year  which  significantly  affected  or  may 
significantly  affect  the  operations  of  the  Group,  the  results  of 
those  operations,  or  state  of  affairs  of  the  Group  in  future 
financial years other than those stated below: 

(a)

The  impact  of  the  Coronavirus  (COVID-19)  pandemic  is
ongoing  and,  while  it  has  had  limited  impact  on  the
Group  up  to  30  June  2020,  it  is  not  practicable  to
estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after
the  reporting  date.  The  situation  continues  to  develop
and 
imposed  by  the
Australian  Government  such  as  maintaining  social
distancing  requirements,  quarantine,  travel  restrictions
and economic stimulus that may be provided.

is  dependent  on  measures 

(b)

On  15  September  2020  21,155,848  unlisted  options
exercisable at 2.7 cents expired unexercised.

Likely developments and Expected Results 

The  Group  expects  to  maintain  the  present  status  and  level  of 
operations  and  hence  there  are  no  likely  developments  in  the 
Group’s operations. 

The  COVID-19  pandemic  continues  to  pose  a  global  socio-
political,  economic  and  health  risk.  The  potential  for  the 
pandemic to have both lasting and unforeseen impacts is high. 
As  a  Group,  we  adhere  to  the  changes  in  government  policies 
and changed the way we work to protect the wellbeing of our 
people and ensure busines continuity. We continue to maintain 
a state of response readiness commensurate with the risks and 
in  accordance  with  Government  recommendations  and  health 
advice. 

Environmental Regulation and Performance 

The Group is subject to significant environmental regulation in 
respect to its exploration activities. 

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

On behalf of the Directors 

Jonathan Murray 
Non-Executive Chairman 
Perth, Australia this 18th day of September 2020 

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HANNANS LTD 

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The Directors declare that: 

(a)

(b)

in the Directors’ opinion, subject to the achievement of matters noted in note 2(a), there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;

in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2
to the financial report and giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Group for the financial year
ended 30 June 2020; and 

(c)

the  Directors  have  been  given  the  declarations  required  by  s.295A  of  the  Corporations Act 2001  for  the  financial  year  ended
30 June 2020.

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

On behalf of the Directors 

Jonathan Murray 
Non-Executive Chairman 
Perth, Australia this 18th day of September 2020

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HANNANS LTD  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

Note 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

Interest and other income 

5(a)(b) 

117,561 

73,834 

Employee and contractors expenses 

Depreciation expense 

Consultants expenses  

Occupancy expenses 

Marketing expenses 

Exploration and evaluation expenses 

Write off of exploration and evaluation expenses 

Fair value changes in financial assets designated at fair value through P&L 

Other expenses  

Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Loss from continuing operations attributable  
to members of the parent entity 

Other comprehensive loss for the year 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 

Total other comprehensive loss for the year 

5(c) 

5(d) 

5(e) 

14 

6 

(413,386) 

(4,248) 

(220,738) 

(1,910) 

(4,483) 

(1,254,103) 

– 

36,118 

(155,331) 

(554,278) 

(3,744) 

(195,527) 

(3,000) 

(6,896) 

(766,344) 

(404,000) 

(79,672) 

(145,936) 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

– 

– 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

Net loss attributable to the parent entity 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

Total comprehensive loss attributable to the parent entity 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

Loss per share: 

Basic (cents per share) 

Diluted (cents per share) 

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements. 

20 

20 

(0.10) 

(0.10) 

(0.11) 

(0.11) 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
as at 30 June 2020 

Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

Note 

27(a) 

10 

11 

2020 
$ 

855,949 

85,760 

12,603 

2019 
$ 

2,686,790 

86,461 

1,985 

Total current assets 

954,312 

2,775,236 

Non–current assets 

Other receivables 

Property, plant and equipment 

Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Total non–current assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

Current liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Total current liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

TOTAL EQUITY 

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements. 

12 

13 

11 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

30,000 

23,288 

143,751 

2,256,000 

2,453,039 

3,407,351 

238,497 

11,076 

249,573 

56,000 

27,536 

– 

2,256,000 

2,339,536 

5,114,772 

125,617 

– 

125,617 

249,573 

125,617 

3,157,778 

4,989,155 

40,872,810 

40,872,810 

1,092,358 

1,061,897 

(38,807,390) 

(36,945,552) 

3,157,778 

4,989,155 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

Attributable to equity holders 

Ordinary Shares 
$ 

Option Reserves 
$ 

Accumulated Losses 
$ 

Total 
Equity 
$ 

Balance as at 1 July 2019 

40,872,810 

1,061,897 

(36,945,552) 

4,989,155 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss  
for the period 

Total comprehensive loss  
for the period 

Transactions with owners 

Share based payments 

Exercise/Lapse of options 

Share issue expense 

Total transactions with owners 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

69,143 

(38,682) 

– 

30,461 

(1,900,520) 

(1,900,520) 

– 

– 

(1,900,520) 

(1,900,520) 

– 

38,682 

– 

38,682 

69,143 

– 

– 

69,143 

Balance as at 30 June 2020 

40,872,810 

1,092,358 

(38,807,390) 

3,157,778 

Balance as at 1 July 2018 

40,840,777 

838,321 

(34,890,791) 

6,788,307 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive loss  
for the period 

Total comprehensive loss  
for the period 

Transactions with owners 

Share based payments 

Exercise/Lapse of options 

Share issue expense 

Total transactions with owners 

– 

– 

– 

– 

38,250 

(6,217) 

32,033 

– 

– 

– 

254,378 

(30,802) 

– 

223,576 

(2,085,563) 

(2,085,563) 

– 

– 

(2,085,563) 

(2,085,563) 

– 

30,802 

– 

30,802 

254,378 

38,250 

(6,217) 

286,411 

Balance as at 30 June 2019 

40,872,810 

1,061,897 

(36,945,552) 

4,989,155 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Payments for exploration and evaluation 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Income tax paid 

Note 

2020 
$ 

(1,227,871) 

(550,425) 

39,705 

– 

2019 
$ 

(772,850) 

(693,237) 

68,990 

– 

Net cash used in operating activities 

27(b) 

(1,738,591) 

(1,397,097) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payment for investment securities 

Payment for property, plant and equipment 

Repayment of loans from outside Entities 

Release of security bonds 

Net cash (used)/received by investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from exercise of options 

Payment for share issue costs 

Net cash received by financing activities 

(118,250) 

– 

– 

26,000 

(92,250) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(30,225) 

– 

– 

(30,225) 

38,250 

(6,217) 

32,033 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 

(1,830,841) 

(1,395,289) 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

27(a) 

2,686,790 

855,949 

4,082,079 

2,686,790 

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

1.  General Information 

The consolidated financial statements of Hannans Ltd (Company or Hannans) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the 
year ended 30 June 2020 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 17 September 2020. 

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

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are mineral exploration and project development which is further 
described in the Directors' Report. Information on other related party relationships is provided in note 25. 

2. 

Summary of significant accounting policies 

The financial report is a general purpose financial report, 
which has been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian 
Accounting Standards and other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board. The financial report includes the financial statements 
of the Hannans Ltd and its subsidiaries. 

The financial report also complies with International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board.  

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 

The COVID-19 pandemic has developed rapidly in 2020, with 
a significant number of cases in Australia. Measures taken by 
the Australia and Western Australian governments to contain 
the virus have minimise the effect on economic activity. The 
Group has taken a number of measures to monitor and 
mitigate the effects of COVID-19, such as safety and health 
measures for our people and consultants that are essential to 
the operation of the business. 

At this stage, the impact on our business and results has not 
been significant and, based on our experience to date, we 
expect this to remain the case. We will continue to follow the 
various government policies and advice and, in parallel, we 
will do our utmost to continue our operations in the best and 
safest way possible without jeopardising the health of our 
people. 

(a) 

Basis of preparation 

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals 
basis and is based on historical cost, except for certain 
financial assets and liabilities which are carried at fair 
value. Cost is based on the fair values of the 
consideration given in exchange for assets. All 
amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless 
otherwise noted. 

Separate financial statements for Hannans as an 
individual entity are no longer presented as the 
consequence of a change to the Corporations Act 
2001, however, required financial information for 
Hannans as an individual entity is included in note 30. 

The accounting policies set out below have been 
applied in preparing the financial statements for the 
year ended 30 June 2020 and the comparative 
information presented in these financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

(a) 

Basis of preparation (cont’d) 

Going concern basis of preparation 

The Group recorded a loss of $1,900,520 (2019: loss 
$2,085,563) for the year ended 30 June 2020 and had 
a cash outflow from operating and investing activities 
of $1,830,841 (2019: $1,427,322 outflow) during the 
twelve (12) month period. The Group had cash and 
cash equivalents at 30 June 2020 of $855,949 (2019: 
$2,686,790) and has a working capital surplus of 
$704,739 (2019: $2,649,619 surplus). 

The Group’s cashflow forecast for the period ended 
1 September 2020 to 31 March 2022 reflects that the 
Group will need to raise additional working capital 
during the quarter ending 31 December 2020 to 
enable the Group to continue to meet its current 
committed administration and exploration 
expenditure. 

Notwithstanding the above matters, the Directors are 
satisfied they will be able to raise additional working 
capital as required and thus it is appropriate to 
prepare the financial statements on a going concern 
basis. In arriving at this position the Directors have 
considered the following pertinent matters: 

∂  The planned exploration expenditure is staged 
and expenditure may or may not be spent 
depending on the result of the prior exploration 
stage; and 

∂  The Directors are satisfied that they will be able to 
raise additional funds by either an equity raising 
and/or implementation of joint ventures 
agreements to fund ongoing exploration 
commitments and for working capital. 

In the event that the Group is unable to raise 
additional funds to meet the Group’s ongoing working 
capital requirements when required, there is a 
significant uncertainty as to whether the Group will be 
able to meet its debts as and when they fall due and 
thus continue as a going concern. 

The financial statements do not include any 
adjustments relating to the recoverability and 
classification of recorded asset amounts, nor to the 
amounts or classification of liabilities that might be 
necessary should the Group not be able to continue as 
a going concern. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(b)  New Accounting Standards for Application in the 
Current Financial Year and Future Periods 

(b)  New Accounting Standards for Application in the 
Current Financial Year and Future Periods (cont’d) 

New standards, interpretations and amendments 
adopted by the Group during the financial year 

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of 
the consolidated financial statements are consistent 
with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s 
annual consolidated financial statements for the year 
ended 30 June 2019. All other new standards and 
interpretations effective from 1 July 2019 were 
adopted with the main impact being disclosure 
changes. The adoption of the new or amended 
standards and interpretations, other than AASB 16 
Leases, did not result in any significant changes to the 
Group’s accounting policies. The Group has not early 
adopted any other standard, interpretation or 
amendment that has been issued but is not yet 
effective. 

AASB 16: Leases 

The application date of AASB 16 for the Group was 1 
July 2019. AASB 16 was issued in January 2016 and it 
replaces AASB 117 Leases ("AASB 117"), AASB 
Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement 
contains a Lease ("AASB Interpretation 4"), AASB 
Interpretation-1 15 Operating Leases-Incentives 
("AASB Interpretation 1 15") and AASB Interpretation 
127 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions 
Involving the Legal Form of a Lease ("AASB 
Interpretation 127"). AASB 16 sets out the principles 
for the recognition, measurement, presentation and 
disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account 
for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model 
similar to the accounting for finance leases under 
AASB 117.  

At the commencement date of a lease, a lessee 
recognises a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the 
lease liability) and an asset representing the right to 
use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., 
the right-of-use asset). Lessees are required to 
separately recognise the interest expense on the lease 
liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-
use asset. The standard includes two recognition 
exemptions for lessees - leases of 'low-value' assets 
and short-term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 
12 months or less). 

The Group adopted AASB 16 using the modified 
retrospective method of adoption with the date of 
initial application of 1 July 2019. At the transition date, 
the Group assessed all contracts including those which 
had assets embedded in it for leases under AASB 16. 
The Group elected to use the practical expedient for 
lease contracts that, at the commencement date, have 
a lease term of 12 months or less and do not contain a 
purchase option ("short-term leases"). 

Adoption of AASB 16 did not have an impact as the 
Group's leases had a lease term of shorter than 12 
months or were leases of ‘low-value’ assets. 

Classification and measurement 

(i) 

Right-of-use assets  

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the 
commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the 
underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use 
assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated 
depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for 
any re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of 
right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease 
liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and 
lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date less any lease incentives 
received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to 
obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the 
lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of 
its estimated useful life and the lease term (where the 
entity does not have a purchase option at the end of 
the lease term). Right-of-use assets are subject to 
impairment.  

(ii) 

Lease Liabilities  

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group 
recognises lease liabilities measured at the present 
value of lease payments to be made over the lease 
term. The lease payments include fixed payments 
(including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease 
incentives receivable, variable lease payments that 
depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected 
to be paid under residual value guarantees.  

The lease payments also include the exercise price of a 
purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by 
the Group and payments of penalties for terminating a 
lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising 
the option to terminate. The variable lease payments 
that do not depend on an index or a rate are 
recognised as expense in the period on which the 
event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.  

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the 
Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the 
lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit 
in the lease is not readily determinable. After the 
commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is 
increased to reflect the accretion of interest and 
reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the 
carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if 
there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a 
change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a 
change in the assessment to purchase the underlying 
asset. 

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2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(b)  New Accounting Standards for Application in the 
Current Financial Year and Future Periods (cont’d) 

(e) 

Financial assets (cont’d) 

Trade and other receivables 

(iii)  Short-term leases and Low Value Assets 

The Group applies the short-term lease recognition 
exemption to its short-term leases of their Office 
Spaces (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 
months or less from the commencement date and do 
not contain a purchase option). It also applies the 
lease of low-value assets recognition exemption (i.e. 
below $5,000). Lease payments on short-term leases 
and leases of low-value assets are expensed on a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. 

(c) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, 
cash in banks and investments in money market 
instruments that are readily convertible to known 
amount of cash which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of change in value , net of outstanding bank 
overdrafts. 

(d) 

Employee benefits 

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees 
in respect of wages and salaries and annual leave 
when it is probable that settlement will be required 
and they are capable of being measured reliably. 

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits 
expected to be settled within 12 months, are 
measured at their nominal values using the 
remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of 
settlement. 

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits 
which are not expected to be settled within 12 months 
are measured as the present value of the estimated 
future cash outflows to be made by the entity in 
respect of services provided by employees up to 
reporting date. 

(e) 

Financial assets 

Financial assets are recognised and derecognised on 
trade date where purchase or sale of an investment is 
under a contract whose terms require delivery of the 
investment within the timeframe established by the 
market concerned, and are initially measured at fair 
value, net of transaction costs. 

Subsequently measured at fair value through profit or 
loss (FVPL), amortised cost, or fair value through other 
comprehensive income (FVOCI). The classification is 
based on two criteria: the Group’s business model for 
managing the assets; and whether the instruments’ 
contractual cash flows represent ‘solely payments of 
principal and interest’ (SPPI) on the principal amount 
outstanding (the SPPI criterion). The SPPI test is 
applied to the entire financial asset, even if it contains 
an embedded derivative. Consequently, a derivative 
embedded in a debt instrument is not accounted for 
separately. 

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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 FVPL. 

The group assesses on a forward-looking basis the 
ECL associated with its debt instruments carried at 
amortised cost. The amount of ECL 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 
ECL for trade receivables carried at amortised cost. 
The ECL 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 ECL 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 
ECL 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. 

Equity instruments 

Shares and options held by the Group are classified as 
equity instruments and are stated at FVPL. Gains and 
losses arising from changes in fair value are 
recognised directly to profit or loss for the period. 

Loans receivables 

Loans receivables are classified, at initial recognition, 
and subsequently measured at amortised cost, FVOCI, 
or FVPL. Loan 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. Loan receivables that do not meet 
the criteria for amortised cost are measured at FVPL. 

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2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(f) 

Financial instruments issued by the Company 

Transaction costs on the issue of equity 
instruments 

Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity 
instruments are recognised directly in equity as a 
reduction of the proceeds of the equity instruments to 
which the costs relate. Transaction costs are the costs 
that are incurred directly in connection with the issue 
of those equity instruments and which would not have 
been incurred had those instruments not been issued. 

(g)  Goods and services tax 

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

(h) 

Impairment of non-financial assets (cont’d) 

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the 
carrying amount of the asset (cash–generating unit) is 
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable 
amount, but only to the extent that the increased 
carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount 
that would have been determined had no impairment 
loss been recognised for the cash–generating unit in 
prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is 
recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the 
relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the 
reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a 
revaluation increase. 

i.  where the amount of GST incurred is not 

(i) 

Tax 

recoverable from the taxation authority, it is 
recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an 
asset or as part of an item of expense; or 

ii. 

for receivables and payables which are recognised 
inclusive of GST. 

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable 
to, the taxation authority is included as part of 
receivables or payables. 

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

(h) 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying 
amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to 
determine whether there is any indication that those 
assets have suffered an impairment loss. Where the 
asset does not generate cash flows that are 
independent from other assets, the Group estimates 
the recoverable amount of the cash–generating unit 
to which the asset belongs. If any such indication 
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is 
estimated in order to determine the extent of the 
impairment loss (if any), being the higher of the 
asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use to 
the asset’s carrying value. Excess of the asset’s 
carrying value over its recoverable amount is 
expensed to the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income. 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and 
intangible assets not yet available for use are tested 
for impairment annually and whenever there is an 
indication that the asset may be impaired. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less 
costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, 
the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their 
present value using a pre–tax discount rate that 
reflects current market assessments of the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the asset for which 
the estimates of future cash flows have not been 
adjusted.  

Current tax 

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

Deferred tax 

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

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the 
tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) 
when the asset and liability giving rise to them are 
realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by 
reporting date. The measurement of deferred tax 
liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that 
would follow from the manner in which the entity 
expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the 
carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they 
relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation 
authority and the entity intends to settle its current tax 
assets and liabilities on a net basis. 

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2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(i) 

Tax (cont’d) 

(k) 

Government grants 

Current and deferred tax for the period 

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

Tax consolidation 

Legislation to allow groups, comprising a parent entity 
and its Australian resident wholly owned entities, to 
elect to consolidate and be treated as a single entity 
for income tax purposes was substantively enacted on 
21 October 2002. The Company and its 100% owned 
Australian resident subsidiaries implemented the tax 
consolidation legislation on 1 July 2008 with Hannans 
as the head entity. 

(j) 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is 
expensed immediately to the profit and loss where the 
applicable area of interest does not contain a JORC 
compliant mineral resource. Where the area of interest 
contains a JORC compliant mineral resource 
exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised. 
These costs are carried forward only if they relate to 
an area of interest for which rights of tenure are 
current and in respect of which: 

i. 

such costs are expected to be recouped through 
successful development and exploitation or from 
sale of the area; or 

ii.  exploration and evaluation activities in the area 

have not, at balance date, reached a stage which 
permits a reasonable assessment of the existence 
or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, 
and active operations in, or relating to, the area 
are continuing. 

Accumulated costs in respect of areas of interest 
which are abandoned are written off in full against 
profit or loss in the year in which the decision to 
abandon the area is made. A regular review is 
undertaken of each area of interest to determine the 
appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs 
in relation to that area of interest. 

Notwithstanding the fact that a decision not to 
abandon an area of interest has been made, based on 
the above, the exploration and evaluation expenditure 
in relation to an area may still be written off if 
considered appropriate to do so. 

Government grants are recognised where there is 
reasonable assurance that the grant will be received 
and all attached conditions will be complied with. 
When the grant relates to an expense item, it is 
recognised as income on a systematic basis over the 
periods that the related costs, for which it is intended 
to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates 
to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal 
amounts over the expected useful life of the related 
asset. 

When the Group receives grants of non-monetary 
assets, the asset and the grant are recorded at 
nominal amounts and released to profit or loss over 
the expected useful life of the asset, based on the 
pattern of consumption of the benefits of the 
underlying asset by equal annual instalments. 

(l) 

Joint arrangements 

Joint ventures 

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby 
the parties that have joint control of the arrangement 
have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint 
control is the contractually agreed sharing of control 
of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions 
about the relevant activities require unanimous 
consent of the parties sharing control. 

The considerations made in determining significant 
influence or joint control is similar to those necessary 
to determine control over subsidiaries. 

The Group’s investments in joint ventures are 
accounted for using the equity method. 

Under the equity method, the investment in a joint 
venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying 
amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise 
changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the joint 
venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to 
the joint venture is included in the carrying amount of 
the investment and is neither amortised nor 
individually tested for impairment. 

The statement of profit or loss reflects the Group’s 
share of the results of operations of the joint venture. 
Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as 
part of the Group’s OCI. In addition, when there has 
been a change recognised directly in the equity of the 
joint venture, the Group recognises its share of any 
changes, when applicable, in the statement of changes 
in equity. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from 
transactions between the Group and joint venture are 
eliminated to the extent of the interest in the joint 
venture. 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(l) 

Joint arrangements (cont’d) 

(n) 

Foreign currency translation 

The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of 
a joint venture is shown on the face of the statement 
of profit or loss outside operating profit and 
represents profit or loss after tax and non-controlling 
interests in the subsidiaries of the joint venture. 

The financial statements of the joint venture are 
prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. 
When necessary, adjustments are made to bring the 
accounting policies in line with those of the Group. 
After application of the equity method, the Group 
determines whether it is necessary to recognise an 
impairment loss on its investment in its joint venture. 
At each reporting date, the Group determines whether 
there is objective evidence that the investment in the 
joint venture is impaired. 

If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the 
amount of impairment as the difference between the 
recoverable amount of the joint venture and its 
carrying value, then recognises the loss as ‘Share of 
profit of a joint venture’ in the statement of profit or 
loss. 

Upon loss of joint control over the joint venture, the 
Group measures and recognises any retained 
investment at its fair value. Any difference between 
the carrying amount of the joint venture upon loss of 
joint control and the fair value of the retained 
investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised 
in profit or loss. 

Joint operations 

The Group’s recognises its interest in joint operations 
by recognising its: 
∂  Assets, including its share of any assets held 

jointly 

∂ 

Liabilities, including its share of any liabilities 
incurred jointly 

∂  Revenue from the sale of its share of the output 

arising from the joint operation 

∂  Share of the revenue from the sale of the output 

by the joint operation 

∂  Expenses, including its share of any expenses 

incurred jointly 

(m)  Payables 

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

Functional and presentation currency 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in 
Australian Dollars, which is Hannans’ functional and 
presentation currency. 

Transactions and balance 

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded 
in the functional currency (Australian Dollars (AUD)) by 
applying the exchange rates ruling at the date of the 
transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at 
the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. 

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of 
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated 
using the exchange rate as at the date of the initial 
transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair 
value in a foreign currency are translated using the 
exchange rates at the date when the fair value was 
determined. 

Differences arising on settlement or translation of 
monetary items are recognised in profit or loss with 
the exception of monetary items that are designated 
as part of the hedge of the Group’s net investment of 
a foreign operation. These are recognised in other 
comprehensive income until the net investment is 
disposed of, at which time, the cumulative amount is 
reclassified to profit or loss. Tax charges and credits 
attributable to exchange differences on those 
monetary items are also recorded in other 
comprehensive income. 

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of 
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated 
using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial 
transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair 
value in a foreign currency are translated using the 
exchange rates at the date when the fair value is 
determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of 
non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated 
in line with the recognition of gain or loss on change 
in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on 
items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in 
other comprehensive income or profit or loss are also 
recognised in other comprehensive income or profit 
or loss, respectively). 

Group companies 

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign 
operations are translated into dollars at the rate of 
exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their 
statements of profit or loss are translated at exchange 
rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. The 
exchange differences arising on translation for 
consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive 
income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the 
component of other comprehensive income relating 
to that particular foreign operation is recognised in 
profit or loss. 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(o) 

Principles of consolidation 

(o) 

Principles of consolidation (cont’d) 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the 
financial statements of the Group as at and for the 
period ended 30 June 2020. Control is achieved when 
the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns 
from its involvement with the investee and has the 
ability to affect those returns through its power over 
the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an 
investee if and only if the Group has: 
∂  Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that 
give it the current ability to direct the relevant 
activities of the investee); 

∂  Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its 

involvement with the investee; and 

∂  The ability to use its power over the investee to 

affect its returns. 

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting 
or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all 
relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether 
it has power over an investee, including: 
∂  The contractual arrangement with the other vote 

holders of the investee;  

∂  Rights arising from other contractual 

arrangements; and 

∂  The Group’s voting rights and potential voting 

rights. 

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an 
investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there 
are changes to one or more of the three elements of 
control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the 
Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases 
when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, 
liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary 
acquired or disposed of during the year are included 
in the statement of comprehensive income from the 
date the Group gains control until the date the Group 
ceases to control the subsidiary. 

Profit or loss and each component of other 
comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the 
equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the 
non-controlling interests, even if this results in the 
non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. 
When necessary, adjustments are made to the 
financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their 
accounting policies into line with the Group’s 
accounting policies. All intra-group assets and 
liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows 
relating to transactions between members of the 
Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. 

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, 
without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity 
transaction. If the Group loses control over a 
subsidiary, it: 
∂  De-recognises the assets (including goodwill) and 

liabilities of the subsidiary; 

∂  De-recognises the carrying amount of any non-

controlling interests; 

∂  De-recognises the cumulative translation 

differences recorded in equity; 

∂  Recognises the fair value of the consideration 

received; 

∂  Recognises the fair value of any investment 

retained; 

∂  Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss; 

and 

∂  Reclassifies the parent’s share of components 

previously recognised in OCI to profit or loss or 
retained earnings, as appropriate, as would be 
required if the Group had directly disposed of the 
related assets or liabilities. 

A list of subsidiaries appears in note 4 to the financial 
statements. 

(p) 

Plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less 
accumulated depreciation and impairment loss. Cost 
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the 
acquisition of the item. 

Depreciation is provided on plant and equipment. 
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line or 
diminishing value basis so as to write off the net cost 
of each asset over its expected useful life to its 
estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives, 
residual values and depreciation method are reviewed 
at the end of each annual reporting period. 

The depreciation rates used for each class of 
depreciable assets are: 

Class of fixed asset 

Depreciation rate (%) 

Office furniture 

10.00 – 20.00 

Building 

2.50 

Office equipment 

7.50 – 66.67 

Motor vehicles 

16.67 – 25.00 

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2. 

Statement of significant accounting policies (cont’d) 

(q) 

Leases 

(q) 

Leases (cont’d) 

The Group assesses at contract inception whether a 
contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract 
conveys the right to control the use of an identified 
asset for a period of time in exchange for 
consideration 

Group as a lessee 

The Group applies a single recognition and 
measurement approach for all leases, except for short-
term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 12 months 
or less) and leases of low-value assets. The Group 
recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments 
and right-of-use assets representing the right to use 
the underlying assets. 

(i) 

Right-of-use assets  

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the 
commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the 
underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use 
assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated 
depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for 
any re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of 
right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease 
liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and 
lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date less any lease incentives 
received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to 
obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the 
lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of 
its estimated useful life and the lease term (where the 
entity does not have a purchase option at the end of 
the lease term). Right-of-use assets are subject to 
impairment assessment.  

(ii) 

Lease Liabilities  

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group 
recognises lease liabilities measured at the present 
value of lease payments to be made over the lease 
term. The lease payments include fixed payments 
(including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease 
incentives receivable, variable lease payments that 
depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected 
to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease 
payments also include the exercise price of a purchase 
option reasonably certain to be exercised by the 
Group and payments of penalties for terminating a 
lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising 
the option to terminate. The variable lease payments 
that do not depend on an index or a rate are 
recognised as expense in the period on which the 
event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.  

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the 
Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the 
lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit 
in the lease is not readily determinable. After the 
commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is 
increased to reflect the accretion of interest and 
reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the 
carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if 
there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a 
change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a 
change in the assessment to purchase the underlying 
asset. 

(iii) 

Short-term leases and Low Value Assets 

The Group applies the short-term lease recognition 
exemption to its short-term leases of their Office 
Spaces (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 
months or less from the commencement date and do 
not contain a purchase option). It also applies the 
lease of low-value assets recognition exemption (i.e. 
below $5,000). Lease payments on short-term leases 
and leases of low-value assets are expensed on a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. 

(r) 

Provisions 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best 
estimate of the consideration required to settle the 
present obligation as a result of a past event at 
reporting date, taking into account the risks and 
uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a 
provision is measured using the cashflows estimated 
to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is 
the present value of those cashflows. 

When some or all of the economic benefits required 
to settle a provision are expected to be recovered 
from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an 
asset if it is virtually certain that recovery will be 
received and the amount of the receivable can be 
measured reliably. 

(s) 

Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognised when or as the Group transfers 
control of goods or services to a customer at the 
amount to which the Group expects to be entitled. If 
the Group estimates the amount of consideration 
promised includes a variable amount, the Group 
estimates the amount of consideration to which it will 
be entitled. 

Dividend and interest revenue 

Dividend revenue is recognised on a receivable basis. 
Interest revenue is recognised on a time proportionate 
basis that takes into account the effective yield on the 
financial asset. 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

3. 

Critical accounting estimates and 
judgements 

In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which 
are described in note 2, management is required to make 
judgments, estimates and assumptions about carrying values 
of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from 
other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are 
based on historical experience and various other factors that 
are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the 
results of which form the basis of making the judgments. 
Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on 
an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if 
the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the 
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current 
and future periods. 

The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant 
risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts 
of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual 
reporting period are: 

Key judgements — exploration and evaluation expenditure 

The future recoverability of exploration and evaluation 
expenditure capitalised on the acquisition of areas of interest 
and/or capitalised JORC compliant mineral resource 
expenditure are dependent on a number of factors, including 
whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself 
or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related 
exploration and evaluation asset through sale. To the extent 
that capitalised acquisition costs and/or capitalised JORC 
compliant mineral resource expenditure are determined not 
to be recoverable in the future, profits and net assets will be 
reduced in the period in which this determination is made. 

Key judgements — 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 using a Black Scholes and/or Monte-
Carlo simulation model. The related assumptions detailed in 
note 8. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating 
to equity-settled share-based payments would have no 
impact on the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within 
the next annual reporting period but may impact expenses 
and equity. 

(t) 

Share–based payments 

Equity–settled share–based payments are measured at 
fair value at the date of grant. Fair value is measured 
by use of the Black and Scholes model or Monte-Carlo 
simulation model. The expected life used in the model 
has been adjusted, based on management’s best 
estimate, for the effects of non–transferability, exercise 
restrictions, and behavioural considerations. 

The fair value determined at the grant date of the 
equity–settled share–based payments is expensed on 
a straight–line basis over the vesting period, based on 
the entity’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. 

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

(u) 

Fair value measurement 

The Group measures equity instrument at fair value 
and receivables are measured at amortised costs at 
each balance sheet date. 

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an 
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the 
measurement date. The fair value measurement is 
based on the presumption that the transaction to sell 
the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: 

∂ 

∂ 

In the principal market for the asset or liability; or 

In the absence of a principal market, in the most 
advantageous market for the asset or liability. 

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is 
measured or disclosed in the financial statements are 
categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described 
as follows, based on the lowest level input that is 
significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:  

∂  Level 1: Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in 
active markets for identical assets or liabilities; 

∂  Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the lowest 
level input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement is directly or indirectly observable; 
or 

∂  Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the lowest 
level input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement is unobservable. 

(v) 

Segment reporting policy 

Operating segments are identified and segment 
information disclosed on the basis of internal reports 
that are regularly provided to, or reviewed by the 
Group’s chief operating decision maker which, for the 
Group, is the Board of Directors. In this regard, such 
information is provided using similar measures to 
those used in preparing the statement of 
comprehensive income and statement of financial 
position. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

4. 

Subsidiaries 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include: 

Name of entity 

Parent entity: 

Hannans Ltd (i) 

Subsidiaries: 

Principal 
Activities 

Country of 
incorporation 

2020 

2019 

% Ownership interest 

Exploration 

Australia 

HR Equities Pty Ltd (ii) 

HR Forrestania Pty Ltd (ii) 

Reed Exploration Pty Ltd (ii) 

Equities holding 

Exploration 

Exploration 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

(i) 

(ii) 

Hannans is the ultimate parent entity. All the companies are members of the group. 

The 100% interest in HR Equities Pty Ltd, HR Forrestania Pty Ltd and Reed Exploration Pty Ltd are held by the parent entity. 

5. 

Income/expenses from operations 

(a) 

Interest income 

Bank 

Loans 

Total interest income 

(b)  Other Income 

Other 

Cash flow boost(i) 

Total other income 

(i) 

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Cash Boost scheme was introduced to 
provide eligible entities with additional cash flow as a credit to their account with the 
Australia Taxation Office (ATO). The Company was an eligible entity and the amount 
relates to the Cash Boost received in reference to the amount of employee income tax 
withheld. 

(c) 

Employee benefits expense 

Salaries and wages 

Post employment benefits: 

Defined contribution plans 

Share–based payments: 

Equity settled share–based payments 

Total employee benefits expense 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

30,489 

4,783 

35,272 

7,289 

75,000 

82,289 

67,016 

– 

67,016 

6,818 

– 

6,818 

324,594 

298,000 

36,156 

1,900 

52,636 

413,386 

254,378 

554,278 

(d)  Depreciation of non–current assets 

4,248 

3,744 

(e) 

Lease rental expenses: 

Lease payments 

Total lease rental expenses 

The Group has a lease of office space with lease terms of 12 months or less 
and is a lease of low-value asset. The Group applies the ‘short-term lease’ 
and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemption for the lease. 

1,910 

1,910 

3,000 

3,000 

(f) 

Non-employee share based payments 

16,507 

– 

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6. 

Income taxes 

Income tax recognised in profit or loss 

Current income tax 

Current income tax charge 

Deferred tax 

Total tax benefit/(expense) 

The prima facie income tax benefit/(expense) on pre-tax accounting loss from 
operations reconciles to the income tax expense in the financial statements  
as follows: 

Loss from operations 

Income tax benefit calculated at 27.5% (2019: 27.5%) 

Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit 

Effect of net deferred tax asset not recognised as deferred tax assets 

Income tax benefit/(expense) attributable to operating loss 

The tax rate for year ended 30 June 2020 payable by Australian corporate entities 
on taxable profits under Australian tax law is 27.5% (2019: 27.5%). The enacted tax 
rate for base rate entities is 26% with effect from 1 July 2020 and 25% with effect 
from 1 July 2021. Unrecognised deferred tax above is calculated at 26% (2019: 
27.5%). 

Deferred tax related to items charged or credited directly to  
Other Comprehensive Income during the year: 

Unrealised loss on available-for-sale investments 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1,900,520) 

(522,643) 

(15,817) 

538,460 

– 

(2,085,563) 

(573,530) 

70,232 

503,298 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Statement of  
Financial Position 

Statement of  
Comprehensive Income 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

Deferred Income Tax 

Deferred income tax at 30 June  
relates to the following 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Exploration and evaluation assets 

(250,790) 

(233,691) 

(17,099) 

Unearned income 

Prepayments 

Property, plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Accruals 

Provision for employee entitlements 

Provision for loss on loan 

Financial assets 

Capital raising costs 

Revenue tax losses 

Capital losses 

Deferred tax assets not brought to account  
as realisation is not probable 

Deferred tax assets not recognised 

Deferred tax (income)/expense 

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(93) 

(4,819) 

(6,055) 

11,992 

– 

3,345 

9,391 

17,857 

5,452,124 

4,807,030 

(1,317) 

(4,557) 

(7,572) 

8,144 

– 

26,717 

4,239 

31,573 

5,194,028 

5,083,809 

(10,039,982) 

(10,101,373) 

– 

– 

1,224 

(262) 

1,517 

3,848 

– 

(23,372) 

5,152 

(13,716) 

258,096 

(276,779) 

79,532 

543 

(512) 

(7,572) 

(5,111) 

– 

26,717 

1,365 

(10,978) 

421,023 

– 

61,391 

(505,007) 

– 

– 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

6. 

Income taxes (cont’d) 

Tax consolidation 

Relevance of tax consolidation to the Group 

Legislation to allow groups, comprising a parent entity and its Australian resident wholly owned entities, to elect to consolidate 
and be treated as a single entity for income tax purposes was substantively enacted on 21 October 2002. The Company and its 
100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. 

7. 

Key management personnel disclosures 

(a) 

Details of key management personnel 

The Directors and Executives of Hannans Ltd during the year were: 

Directors 

• 
• 

Damian Hicks 
Jonathan Murray 

• 
• 

Markus Bachmann 
Clay Gordon 

• 

Amanda Scott  

(b) 

Key management personnel compensation 

The aggregate compensation made to key management personnel of the 
Company and the Group is set out below. 

Short–term employee benefits 

Share based payments 

Long–term employee benefits 

Post–employment benefits 

Total key management personnel compensation 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

368,115 

52,638 

– 

25,080 

445,833 

308,699 

254,377 

– 

1,900 

564,976 

The  compensation  of  each  member  of  the  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group  is  set  out  in  the  Directors  Remuneration 
report on pages 19 to 23. 

8. 

Share–based payments 

The Company has an ownership–based compensation arrangement for employees of the Group. 

Each  option  issued  under  the  arrangement  converts  into  one  ordinary  share  of  Hannans  on  exercise.  No  amounts  are  paid  or 
payable  by  the  recipient  on  receipt  of  the  option.  Options  neither  carry  rights  to  dividends  nor  voting  rights.  Options  may  be 
exercised at any time from the date of vesting to the date of their expiry. The number of options granted is at the sole discretion 
of the Directors. 

Incentive  options  issued  to  Directors  (executive  and  non–executive)  are  subject  to  approval  by  shareholders  and  attach  vesting 
conditions as appropriate. 

The following share–based payment arrangements were in existence during the current and comparative reporting periods: 

Options series 

20 November 2015 

20 November 2016 

15 September 2016 

27 October 2017 

27 October 2018 

27 October 2019 

Number 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Exercise price (cents) 

7,850,001 

20 November 2014 

20 November 2018 

12,016,664 

20 November 2014 

20 November 2019 

21,155,848 

11 November 2016 

15 September 2020 

28,000,000 

28,000,000 

28,000,000 

27 October 2017 

27 October 2020 

27 October 2017 

27 October 2021 

27 October 2017 

27 October 2022 

0.5 

2.9 

2.7 

2.6 

1.8 

1.5 

Details of options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration to each director during the year are set out in 
the Directors Remuneration report on pages 19 to 23.  

The following unlisted options were issued during the period and are share–based payment to an external consultant. 

Options series 

Number 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Exercise price (cents) 

19 November 2019 

3,500,000 

19 November 2019 

19 November 2022 

1.5 

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8. 

Share-based payments (cont’d) 

The following reconciles the outstanding share options granted at the beginning and end of the financial year: 

2020 

2019 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 

$ 

0.032 

0.015 

Number of 
options 

117,172,512 

3,500,000 

Number of 
options 

125,022,513 

– 

– 

– 

(7,650,001) 

(12,016,664) 

108,655,848 

108,655,848 

0.029 

0.021 

0.021 

(200,000) 

117,172,512 

117,172,512 

Weighted 
average 
exercise price 

$ 

0.032 

– 

0.005 

0.005 

0.032 

0.032 

Balance at beginning of the financial year 

Granted during the financial year 

Exercised during the financial year 

Expired during the financial year 

Balance at end of financial year 

Exercisable at end of the financial year 

(i) 

Issued during the financial year 

A total of 3,500,000 was issued to an external consultant during the year (2019: nil). No options over ordinary share were 
granted to senior executives and employees during the year (2019: nil).  

Details 

Fair value at grant date 

Expected volatility (%) 

Risk-free interest rate (%) 

Expected life of share options 

Share price on issue 

Model used 

Option granted  
on 19 Nov 2019 

0.5 cents 

100% 

2.03% 

3 years 

0.9 cents 

Black-Scholes 

(ii) 

Exercised at end of the financial year 

No options over ordinary shares were exercised during the year (2019: 7,650,001). 

(iii) 

Expired during the financial year 

During  the  financial  year  a  total  of  12,016,664  (2019:  200,000)  options  over  ordinary  shares  expired,  comprising  of  the 
following: 
• 

12,016,664 at 2.9 cents options expiring on 20 November 2019. 

(iv)  Balance at end of the financial year 

The  share  options  outstanding  at  the  end  of  the  financial  year  had  a  weighted  average  exercise  price  of  $0.021  (2019: 
$0.032) and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 1.15 years (2019: 1.94 years).  

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

9. 

Remuneration of auditors 

Fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

Fees for auditing the statutory financial report of the parent covering the group 
and auditing the statutory financial reports of any controlled entities  

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

34,614 

34,614 

32,966 

32,966 

Total auditor remuneration 

34,614 

32,966 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

10.  Current trade and other receivables 

Accounts receivable (i) 

Net goods and services tax (GST) receivable 

Other receivables (ii) 

(i) 

(ii) 

There were no current trade and other receivables that were past due but not 
impaired (2019: nil). 

The Company had $56,150 due from the Australia Taxation Office (ATO) in relation to 
the Cash Boost scheme introduced to provide eligible entities with additional cash 
flow as a credit to their account at 30 June 2020 (2019: nil). 

11.  Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

Current 

Equity instruments 

Quoted equity shares (i) 

Total 

Non-current 

Equity instruments 

Unquoted equity shares (ii) 

Loan 

Loans to a director of related entities (iii) 

Provision (iii) 

Total 

(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

Investments in listed entities include the following: 
(a) 277,778 fully paid ordinary shares in Metalicity Limited; 
(b) 25,000 fully paid ordinary shares in S2 Resources Ltd; and  
(b) 20,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Ultracharge Limited. 

Hannans Ltd holds: 
(a) 575,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Critical Metals Ltd. Critical Metals Ltd has 
35,902,500 ordinary shares on issue. The principal activity of the Company is  
to investigate the recovery of vanadium from steel making slag, sourcing lithium 
ion battery feedstock for recycling and exploration of mining tenements. 

(b) 1 share at $1 in Equity & Royalty Investments Ltd. Equity & Royalty Investments  

Ltd has 100 million ordinary shares on issue. The principal activity of the Company  
is the investment in equity and royalties in other companies with the objective of  
realising gains through equity and generating an income stream through the  
royalties. 

Errawarra Resources Ltd (Errawarra), of which Mr Damian Hicks, Mr Jonathan Murray, 
and  Mr  Markus  Bachmann  are  the  Directors,  was  provided  with  a  loan  facility  of 
$50,000 at an interest rate of 20% per annum. On 30 June 2019, the loan interest rate 
was amended from 20% to 12.5% per annum starting from 1 July 2019 onwards. The 
loan is secured against Errawarra’s rights, title and interest in the agreement executed 
between  Errawarra,  Reid  Systems  Inc  and  Reid  Systems  (Australia)  Pty  Ltd.  Errawarra 
has fully drawndown on the loan facility. The loan is repayable by Errawarra on 1 July 
2020. Refer to note 25 for further information. 

The loan is carried at its fair value and is measured using a discount cash flow model 
with  inputs  that  reflect  the  timing  and  credit  risk  of  the  cash  flows  (level  3  financial 
assets) refer to note 29. 

12.  Non–current other receivables 

Other receivables – bonds 

2020 
$ 

4,682 

24,928 

56,150 

85,760 

12,603 

12,603 

143,751 

– 

– 

143,751 

2019 
$ 

3,360 

14,794 

68,307 

86,461 

1,984 

1,984 

1 

– 

– 

1 

30,000 

30,000 

56,000 

56,000 

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13.  Property, plant and equipment 

Cost 

Balance at 1 July 2018 

Additions 

Disposals 

Balance at 1 July 2019 

Additions 

Disposals 

Office furniture 
and equipment 
at cost 

Motor vehicles 
at cost 

$ 

19,092 

1,199 

– 

20,291 

– 

– 

$ 

– 

29,025 

– 

29,025 

– 

– 

Total 

$ 

19,092 

30,224 

– 

49,316 

– 

– 

Balance at 30 June 2020 

20,291 

29,025 

49,316 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 

Balance at 1 July 2018 

Depreciation expense 

Disposals 

Balance at 1 July 2019 

Depreciation expense 

Disposals 

Balance at 30 June 2020 

Net book value 

As at 30 June 2019 

As at 30 June 2020 

Aggregate depreciation allocated during the year: 

Office furniture and equipment 

Motor vehicles 

14. 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Balance at beginning of financial year 

LESS: Write off costs (i) 

LESS: Disposal of assets 

Balance at end of financial year 

18,036 

704 

– 

18,740 

609 

– 

19,349 

– 

3,040 

– 

3,040 

3,639 

– 

6,679 

1,551 

942 

25,985 

22,346 

2020 
$ 

609 

3,639 

4,248 

18,036 

3,744 

– 

21,780 

4,248 

– 

26,028 

27,536 

23,288 

2019 
$ 

704 

3,040 

3,744 

2,256,000 

– 

– 

2,660,000 

(404,000) 

– 

2,256,000 

2,256,000 

(i) 

During the year, Hannans did not recognised a write off in respect of capitalised exploration and evaluation (2019: $404,000). The 
recoverability of the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the continuance of the consolidated entities 
right to tenure of the interest, the results of future exploration and the successful development and commercial exploration, or alternatively, 
sale of the respective area of interest. For those areas of interest de-recognised or written off during the year, exploration results indicates 
the subsequent successful development and commercial exploration may be unlikely and the decision was made to discontinue activities in 
these areas, resulting in full de recognition of the capitalised exploration and evaluation in relation to the related areas of interest. 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

15.  Current trade and other payables 

Trade payables (i) 

Accruals 

Other payable 

(i) 

The average credit period on purchases of goods and services is 30 days. No interest 
is charged on the trade payables for the first 30 to 60 days from the date of invoice. 
Thereafter, interest is charged at various penalty rates. The consolidated entity has 
financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within 
the credit timeframe. 

16.  Provisions 

Current 

Employee benefits 

Balance at 1 July 2018 

Increase/(decrease) in provision 

Balance at 1 July 2019 

Increase/(decrease) in provision 

Balance at 30 June 2020 

2020 
$ 

66,746 

139,973 

31,778 

238,497 

2019 
$ 

20,566 

98,667 

6,384 

125,617 

11,076 

11,076 

– 

– 

Employee 
benefits 

$ 

– 

– 

– 

11,076 

11,076 

2020 
$ 

Total 

$ 

– 

– 

– 

11,076 

11,076 

2019 
$ 

17. 

Issued capital 

1,987,954,539 fully paid ordinary shares (2019: 1,987,954,539) 

40,872,810 

40,872,810 

40,872,810 

40,872,810 

2020 

No. 

2019 

$ 

No. 

$ 

Fully paid ordinary shares 

Balance at beginning of financial year 

1,987,954,539 

40,872,810 

1,980,304,538 

40,840,777 

Exercise of options to shares - 20 November 2018 

Share issue costs 

– 

– 

– 

– 

7,650,001 

– 

38,250 

(6,217) 

Balance at end of financial year 

1,987,954,539 

40,872,810 

1,987,954,539 

40,872,810 

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

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

18.  Reserves 

Balance at 1 July 2018 

Share based payment expense 

Exercise/lapse of options 

Balance at 1 July 2019 

Share based payment expense 

Exercise/lapse of options 

Loss in an associate 

Balance at the end of the financial year 

Nature and purpose of reserves 

Option reserve 

Option reserve 
$ 

838,321 

254,378 

(30,802) 

Total 
reserve 
$ 

838,321 

254,378 

(30,802) 

1,061,897 

1,061,897 

69,143 

(38,682) 

– 

69,143 

(38,682) 

– 

1,092,358 

1,092,358 

The option reserve recognises the fair value of options issued and valued using the Black-Scholes and Monte-Carlo simulation 
model. 

Share options 

As at 30 June 2020, options over 108,655,848 (2019: 117,172,512) ordinary shares in aggregate are as follow: 

Issuing entity 

Hannans Ltd 

Hannans Ltd 

Hannans Ltd 

Hannans Ltd 

Hannans Ltd 

No of shares 
under option 

21,155,848 

28,000,000 

28,000,000 

28,000,000 

3,500,000 

Class of shares 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Exercise price 
of option 

2.7 cents each 

2.6 cents each 

1.8 cents each 

1.5 cents each 

Expiry date 
of options 

15 Sep 2020 

27 Oct 2020 

27 Oct 2021 

27 Oct 2022 

1.5 cents each 

19 Nov 2022 

Share options are all unlisted, carry no rights to dividends and no voting rights. On 19 November 2019 3,500,000 options were 
issued to an unrelated third party (2019: Nil). No options were exercised during the period (2019: 7,650,001). A total of 12,016,664 
(2019: 200,000) expired unexercised during the period. 

19.  Accumulated losses 

Balance at beginning of financial year 

Loss attributable to members of the parent entity 

Items of other comprehensive income recognised directly in retained earnings: 

Options lapsed 

Options exercised 

Balance at end of financial year 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

(36,945,552) 

(1,900,520) 

(34,890,791) 

(2,085,563) 

38,682 

– 

– 

30,802 

(38,807,390) 

(36,945,552) 

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for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 

20. 

Loss per share 

Basic loss per share: 

Diluted loss per share: 

Loss for the year 

2020 
Cents per share 

2019 
Cents per share 

(0.10) 

(0.10) 

(0.11) 

(0.11) 

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

Loss for the year 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
for the purposes of basic loss per share 

Effects of dilution from: 

Share options 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted  
for the effect of dilution loss per share 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

(1,900,520) 

(2,085,563) 

2020 
No. 

2019 
No. 

1,987,954,539 

1,985,108,785 

– 

– 

1,987,954,539 

1,985,108,785 

At 30 June 2020 108,655,848 (2019: 117,172,512) were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are anti-
dilutive. 

21.  Commitments for expenditure 

Exploration, evaluation & development (expenditure commitments)  

Not longer than 1 year 

Longer than 1 year and not longer than 5 years 

Longer than 5 years 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

143,080 

436,240 

– 

579,320 

179,000 

716,000 

– 

895,000 

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22.  Contingent liabilities and contingent assets 

The Office of State Revenue (OSR) informed the Company on 30 October 2012 that it has raised a Duties Investigation regarding 
the  restructure  involving  the  Mineral  Rights  Deed  between  the  Company  and  Errawarra  Resources  Ltd.  OSR  has  requested 
preliminary supporting information to assess the duty on the transaction. On 21 October 2015 OSR informed the Company that 
the matter is currently being reviewed by the technical branch. The Company does not consider it probable a stamp duty liability 
will arise. 

23. 

Segment reporting 

The Group operates in the mineral exploration industry in Australia. For management purposes, the Group is organised into one 
main operating segment which involves the exploration of minerals in Australia. All of the Group’s activities are interrelated and 
discrete  financial  information  is  reported  to  the  Board  as  a  single  segment.  Accordingly,  all  significant  operating  decisions  are 
based upon analysis of the Group as one segment. Operating segments are identified and segment information disclosed on the 
basis of internal reports that are regularly provided to, or reviewed by, the Group’s Chief Operating Decision Maker which, for the 
Group, is the Board of Directors. In this regard, such information is provided using similar measures to those used in preparing the 
statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position. 

24. 

Joint operations 

Name of project 

Lake Johnston (i) 

Forrestania (ii) 

Principal activity 

Exploration 

Exploration 

Interest 

2020 
% 

0 

20 

2019 
% 

15 

20 

(i) 

(ii) 

Reed  Exploration  entered  into  a  joint  arrangement  with  Montezuma  Mining  Company  Ltd  (Montezuma)  (ASX:  MZM) 
whereby Reed Exploration retained a 15% interest in the Lake Johnston Project which is free-carried until a decision to mine 
has been made, at which point Reed Exploration may elect to contribute or revert to a 1% net smelter royalty. Montezuma 
is required to meet all exploration expenditure to keep the project in good standing. The joint venture ended during the 
year. 

Reed Exploration entered into a joint arrangement with Classic Minerals Ltd (Classic) (ASX: CLZ) whereby Reed Exploration 
retained a 20% interest in the Forrestania gold rights which is free-carried until a decision to mine has been made. Classic is 
required to meet all exploration expenditure to keep the project in good standing. 

Capital commitments and contingent liabilities 

The capital commitments and contingent liabilities arising from the Group’s interests in joint operations are disclosed in note 22. 

25.  Related party disclosures 

(a) 

Equity interests in related parties 

Equity interests in subsidiaries 

Details of the percentage of ordinary shares held in subsidiaries are disclosed in note 4 to the financial statements. 

Equity interests in joint operations 

Details of interests in joint operations are disclosed in note 24 to the financial statements. 

(b) 

Key management personnel (KMP) remuneration 

Details of KMP remuneration are disclosed in note 7 to the financial statements. 

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25.  Related party disclosures (cont’d) 

(c) 

Loans to KMP and their related parties 

Errawarra Resources Ltd (Errawarra), of which Mr Damian Hicks is the Chairman and Mr Jonathan Murray and Mr Markus 
Bachmann  are  the  Non-Executive  Directors,  received  a  loan  amounting  to  $50,000.  The  loan  is  secured  against  100%  of 
Errawarra’s  rights,  title  and  interest  in  the  agreement  executed  between  Errawarra,  Reid  Systems  Inc  and  Reid  Systems 
(Australia) Pty Ltd dated on or about 9 February 2016. The interest rate on the outstanding loan amount was amended from 
20% to 12.5% starting 1 July 2019. The loan repayment date is on 1 July 2020. The loan is disclosed in note 11 as a non-
current financial asset. 

Details regarding the aggregate of loans made, guaranteed or secured by any entity in the Group to KMP and their related 
parties, and the number of individuals in each group, are as follows: 

30 June 2020 

Total for KMP 

Total for other related parties (i) 

Total for KMP  
and their related parties 2020 

30 June 2019 

Total for KMP  

Total for other related parties (i) 

Total for KMP  
and their related parties 2019 

Opening 
Balance 
$ 

Closing 
Balance 
$ 

Interest 
charged 
$ 

Number in 
group at 
30 June 

– 

– 

– 

– 

79,672 

79,672 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1 

1 

– 

1 

1 

(i) 

The Company provided a loan facility of $50,000 at an interest rate of 20% per annum to Errawarra Resources Ltd (Errawarra), of 
which Mr Damian Hicks, Mr Jonathan Murray and Mr Markus Bachmann are the Directors. The loan is secured against Errawarra’s 
rights, title and interest in the agreement executed between Errawarra, Reid Systems Inc and Reid Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd. 
Errawarra made a loan drawdown of $25,000 on 10 February 2016 and a further loan drawdown of $25,000 on 9 March 2016. The 
fair value of the loan at 30 June 2020 was estimated using a discounted cashflow model to be nil.  

(d) 

Transactions with other related parties 

The  following  table  provides  the  total  amount  of  transactions  that  have  been  entered  into  with  related  parties  for  the 
relevant financial year. 

Director transactions 

Steinepreis Paganin 

Corporate Board Services 

Scott Geological 

Sales to 
related 
parties 
$ 

Purchases 
from related 
parties 
$ 

Amounts 
owed by 
related 
parties* 
$ 

Amounts 
owed to 
related 
parties* 
$ 

2020 

2019 

2020 

2019 

2020 

2019 

– 

– 

2,894 

3,655 

– 

– 

4,983 

690 

143,750 

150,000 

13,639 

– 

– 

– 

1,298 

1,005 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

5,029 

– 

* The amounts are classified as trade receivables and trade payables, respectively. 

(e) 

Parent entity 

The ultimate parent entity in the Group is Hannans Ltd. 

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26. 

Subsequent events 

The following matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2020 that may significantly affect the operations of the Group, 
the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years: 

(a) 

The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing and, while it has had limited impact on the Group up to 30 
June 2020, it is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date. The situation 
continues to develop and is dependent on measures imposed by the Australian Government such as maintaining social 
distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and economic stimulus that may be provided. 

(b) 

On 15 September 2020 21,155,848 unlisted options exercisable at 2.7 cents expired unexercised. 

27.  Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows 

(a) 

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents 
includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in money market 
instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents  
at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is 
reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as 
follows: 

Cash and cash at bank 

Term deposit 

(b) 

Reconciliation of loss for the year to net cash flows from 
operating activities 

Loss for the year 

Write off exploration and evaluation expenses 

Movement in fair value of equity instrument at FVPL 

Depreciation of non–current assets 

Equity settled share-based payments 

Change in fair value of financial assets  
designated at fair value though profit or loss 

Changes in net assets and liabilities,  
net of effects from acquisition and disposal of businesses: 

(Increase)/Decrease in assets: 

Trade and other receivables 

Increase/(Decrease) in liabilities: 

Trade and other payables and provisions 

Net cash from operating activities 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

855,949 

– 

855,949 

586,790 

2,100,000 

2,686,790 

(1,900,520) 

– 

– 

4,248 

69,142 

(2,085,563) 

404,000 

4,967 

3,744 

254,378 

(36,118) 

79,672 

701 

(44,497) 

123,956 

(13,798) 

(1,738,591) 

(1,397,097) 

Non–cash financing activities 

During the current year, the Group did not enter into any non-cash financing activities which are not reflected in the consolidated 
statement of cash flows. 

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28. 

Financial risk management objectives and policies 

(a) 

Financial risk management objectives 

The Group manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group.  

The  Group  does  not  enter  into  or  trade  financial  instruments,  including  derivative  financial  instruments,  for  speculative 
purposes  although  it  holds,  at  30  June  2020,  shares  in  various  other  listed  mining  companies.  The  use  of  financial 
derivatives is governed by the Group’s Board of Directors. 

The  Group’s  activities  expose  it  primarily  to  the  financial  risks  of  changes  in  interest  rates,  but  at  30  June  2020  it  is  also 
exposed  to  market  price  risk.  The  Group  does  not  enter  into  derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  its  exposure  to 
interest rate. 

(b) 

Significant accounting policies 

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

(c) 

Foreign currency risk management 

The Group is not exposed to any significant currency risk on receivable, payable or borrowings. All loans are denominated 
in the Group’s functional currency. 

(d) 

Interest rate risk management 

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as it places funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. The risk is managed by 
maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate products which also facilitate access to money. 

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments 

A change of 1 per cent in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased profit or loss by the amounts shown 
below. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2019: 

2020 

Variable rate instruments 

2019 

Variable rate instruments 

Profit or Loss 

Equity 

1% 
increase 

1% 
decrease 

1% 
increase 

1% 
decrease 

6,119 

6,119 

25,358 

25,358 

(6,119) 

(6,119) 

(25,358) 

(25,358) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

The following table details the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk. 

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28. 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (cont’d) 

(d) 

Interest rate risk management (cont’d) 

Fixed maturity dates 

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest 
rate 

Variable 
interest 
rate 

% 

$ 

Less 
than 1 
year 

$ 

1–5  
years 

$ 

5+  
years 

$ 

Non 
interest 
bearing 

$ 

Total 

$ 

0.04% 

611,850 

– 

– 

1.60% 

30,000 

641,850 

– 

– 

– 

0.72% 

2,535,822 

– 

– 

2.55% 

56,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2,591,822 

79,672 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

244,099 

855,949 

85,760 

85,760 

30,000 

– 

329,859 

971,709 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

238,497 

238,497 

238,497 

238,497 

150,968 

2,686,790 

86,461 

86,461 

– 

56,000 

237,429 

2,829,251 

125,617 

125,617 

125,617 

125,617 

Consolidated 

2020 

Financial assets: 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 

Trade and other 
receivables 

Other receivables 
– non-current 

Financial liabilities: 

Trade and  
other payables 

2019 

Financial assets: 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 

Trade and other 
receivables 

Other receivables 
– non-current 

Financial liabilities: 

Trade and  
other payables 

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28. 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (cont’d) 

(e) 

Liquidity risk 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash to meet the operating requirements of the business and 
investing  excess  funds  in  highly  liquid,  high  security  short  term  investments.  The  Group’s  liquidity  needs  can  be  met 
through a variety of sources, including cash generated from operations and issue of equity instruments. 

The following table details the Group’s non-derivative financial instruments according to their contractual maturities. The 
amounts disclosed are based on contractual undiscounted cash flows. 

Less than  
6 months 

6 months  
to 12 months 

1 to 2 years 

Greater than  
2 years 

$ 

2020 

Trade and other payables 

238,497 

Other financial liabilities 

– 

238,497 

2019 

Trade and other payables 

125,617 

Other financial liabilities 

– 

125,617 

$ 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

$ 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

$ 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total 

$ 

238,497 

– 

238,497 

125,617 

– 

125,617 

It is a policy of the Group that creditors are paid within 30 days. 

(f) 

Credit risk 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the 
Group. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral 
where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Group’s exposure and the credit 
ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored.  

The  Group  does  not  have  any  significant  credit  risk  exposure  to  any  single  counterparty  or  any  group  of  counterparties 
having  similar  characteristics.  The  credit  risk  on  liquid  funds  is  limited  because  the  counterparties  are  banks  with  high 
credit–ratings assigned by international credit–rating agencies. 

The  Group  currently  does  not  have  any  material  debtors  apart  from  GST  receivable  which  is  claimed  at  the  end  of  each 
quarter during the year and the Cash Boost receivable from ATO which is claimed in July 2020. 

(g)  Market price risk 

Market risk is the potential for loss arising from adverse movements in the level and volatility of equity prices. 

The Group’s listed and unlisted equity investments are as detailed in note 11.  

A  5  per  cent  increase  (2019:  1  per  cent  increase)  at  reporting  date  in  the  listed  equity  prices  would  increase  the  market 
value of the securities by $7,818 (2019: $19) and an equal change in the opposite direction would decrease the value by the 
same amount. The increase/decrease would be reflected in the statement of profit or loss as these equity instruments are 
classified as equity instruments at FVPL. The increase/decrease net of deferred tax would be $5,472 (2019: $13). 

(h) 

Capital risk management 

For  the  purposes  of  the  Group’s  capital  management,  capital  includes  issued  capital  and  all  other  equity  reserves 
attributable  to  the  equity  holders  of  the  parent,  which  at  30  June  2020  was  $3,157,778  (2019:  $4,989,155).  The  Group’s 
objective  when  managing  capital  is  to  safeguard  its  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  so  that  it  can  continue  to 
provide returns for shareholders. 

At 30 June 2020 the Group does not hold any external debt funding (2019: Nil) and is not subject to any externally imposed 
covenants in respect of capital management. 

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29. 

Financial instruments 

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities of the Group approximated their carrying amount. It does not include fair 
value  information  for  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  not  measured  at  fair  value  if  the  carrying  amount  is  a  reasonable 
approximation of fair value. The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value by value measurement hierarchy. 

Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy 
as at 30 June 

Quoted  
prices in 
active 
market 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2) 

Significant 
unobser-
vable inputs 
(Level 3) 

Total 

2020 

Assets measured at fair value 

Equity instruments (note 11): 

Quoted equity shares (i) 

Unquoted equity shares (ii) 

Loans to a director of related entities (note 11) (iii) 

2019 

Assets measured at fair value 

Equity instruments (note 11): 

Quoted equity shares (i) 

Unquoted equity shares (ii) 

Loans to a director of related entities (note 11) (iii) 

12,603 

– 

– 

12,603 

1,984 

– 

– 

1,984 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

143,751 

– 

12,603 

143,751 

– 

143,751 

156,354 

– 

1 

– 

1 

1,984 

1 

– 

1,985 

The  management  assessed  that  cash  and  short-term  deposits,  trade  receivables,  trade  payables  and  other  current  liabilities 
approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short term maturities of these instruments. 

The fair value of the financial assets is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction 
between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate 
the fair value: 
(i) 

Fair  value  of  equity  instruments  and  financial  assets  is  derived  from  quoted  market  prices  in  active  markets.  Refer  note 
28(g) for market price risk impact. 

(ii) 

(iii) 

The lowest level input has been used to fair value unquoted ordinary shares. The investment was fair valued using the most 
recent  capital  raise  dated  May  2020.An  increase  in  share  price  of  +/-  20%  would  have  an  impact  to  the  consolidated 
statement of profit or loss of $28,750.  

The fair value of the loan to a director of related entities is measured using a discount cash flow model with inputs that 
reflect the timing and credit risk of the cash flows. The Groups has fair valued to nil as the loan is considered unrecoverable.  

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30.  Parent entity disclosures 

The following details information related to the parent entity, Hannans Ltd, at 30 June 2020.  
The information presented here has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in note 2. 

Results of the parent entity 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Financial position of parent entity at year end 

Current assets 

Non–current assets 

Total Assets 

Current liabilities 

Non–current liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Total equity of the parent entity comprising of: 

Share capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total Equity 

2020 
$ 

2019 
$ 

(2,009,017) 

(1,946,870) 

– 

– 

(2,009,017) 

(1,946,870) 

819,663 

2,335,292 

3,154,955 

194,126 

– 

194,126 

2,621,899 

2,339,540 

4,961,439 

60,736 

– 

60,736 

54,846,901 

1,092,358 

54,846,901 

1,061,897 

(52,978,430) 

(51,008,095) 

2,960,829 

4,900,703 

(a) 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries 

The parent entity had not entered into any guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2020  
(2019: Nil). 

(b) 

Commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment by the parent entity 

The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2020 (2019: Nil). 

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