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Corporate Directory ABN 30 068 263 098 DIRECTORS Chairman (Non-Executive) Stephen Dennis BCom BLL.B GDipAppFin(Finsia) Managing Director (Executive) Wayne Taylor BEng (Mining), MBA, MAusIMM Director (Non-Executive) Borden Putnam III MSc (Geol), RPG, FAusIMM Director (Non-Executive) Fiona Robertson MA (Oxon) (Geology), MAusIMM, FAICD Director (Non-Executive) Mark Sawyer LL.B. Director (Non-Executive) Ricardo De Armas B.S. M.B.A (Harvard) (appointed 22 September 2017) Director (Non-Executive) Peter Rozenauers BME (Hons I), MAppFin, MAusIMM (appointed 22 September 2017) Director (Non-Executive) Ian Pattison B Sc (Hons), PhD, MAusIMM (appointed 29 November 2017) COMPANY SECRETARY Simon Smith B.Bus, CA REGISTERED OFFICE (head office) and Address for Correspondence Level 7, 191 Clarence Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Telephone: +61 2 9119 8111 Perth Office Level 1, 12 Prowse Street West Perth Western Australia 6005 Telephone: +61 8 6500 9200 Woodlawn Site Office 507 Collector Road, Tarago New South Wales 2580 Email: Website: heron@heronresources.com.au www.heronresources.com.au AUDITOR Ernst & Young 200 George St Sydney New South Wales 2000 BANKERS Westpac Bank 230-236 Hannan Street Kalgoorlie 6430 Western Australia SHARE REGISTRY Automic Pty Ltd Level 5, 126 Phillip Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 All securityholder correspondence to: GPO Box 5193 Sydney New South Wales 2000 Telephone: 1300 288 664 Email: hello@automic.com.au SOLICITORS TO THE COMPANY Allion Legal Pty Ltd 50 Kings Park Road, West Perth Western Australia 6005 Resources Legal Pty Ltd 1A Rosemead Rd, Hornsby New South Wales 2077 STOCK EXCHANGE Australian Securities Exchange Limited 2 The Esplanade, Perth Western Australia 6000 ASX CODE HRR INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION GICS classification code is 15104020 Diversified Metals and Mining ISIN AU000 000 HRR6 Front and inside cover- Construction of Woodlawn Project is advanced Highlights for FY2018 (cid:129) Construction of Woodlawn mine progressing on schedule and on budget – now over 80% complete (cid:129) On track to begin commissioning in late 2018, production to begin in early 2019 (cid:129) Underground Mine development has commenced (cid:129) Systems and processes in place and recruitment well advanced in preparation for start of mine operations (cid:129) Continued exploration success on tenements proximal to Woodlawn (cid:129) Supportive Community and key stakeholders Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 1 Forward Looking Statements This report contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this report. This forward-looking information includes, or may be based upon, without limitation, estimates, forecasts and statements as to management’s expectations with respect to, among other things, the timing and amount of funding required to execute the Company’s exploration, development and business plans, capital and exploration expenditures, the effect on the Company of any changes to existing legislation or policy, government regulation of mining operations, the length of time required to obtain permits, certifications and approvals, the success of exploration, development and mining activities, the geology of the Company’s properties, environmental risks, the availability of labour, the focus of the Company in the future, demand and market outlook for precious metals and the prices thereof, progress in development of mineral properties, the Company’s ability to raise funding privately or on a public market in the future, the Company’s future growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “may” and similar expressions have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is given, and on information available to management at such time. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in currency markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, the ability of the Company to access sufficient capital on favourable terms or at all, changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, political or economic developments in Australia or other countries in which the Company does business or may carry on business in the future, operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or development activities, employee relations, the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities and grades of mineral reserves, contests over title to properties, especially title to undeveloped properties, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill results and other geological data, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding, limitations of insurance coverage and the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, and should be considered carefully. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect the Company’s actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this report is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure prospective purchasers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forwardlooking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Page 2 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 Heron Resources Limited ABN 30 068 263 098 2018 Annual Report 1.1 CHAIRMAN’S LETTER................................................................................................5 1.2 DIRECTORS ................................................................................................................6 1.3 MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................9 1.3 MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT..........................................................................10 2.0 3.0 OPERATIONS REPORT..............................................................................................12 CORPORATE PROFILE ...............................................................................................28 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT...............................................................29 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT ...............................................................................................30 AUDIT INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ..................................................................49 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS............................................................50 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME................................................................50 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION........................................51 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ........................................52 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS......................................................53 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS ...........................................54 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ....................................................................................77 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT ...............................................................................78 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ...............................................................................84 STATEMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES & RESERVES.......................................... 86 INTEREST IN MINING TENEMENTS .......................................................................89 10.0 GLOSSARY ..............................................................................................................90 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 3 “2018 has been a major milestone in the over twenty year history of Heron. This is the year in which we have made the transition from junior explorer to developing our first mine at Woodlawn, which we expect to start commissioning in just a few months from now. ” Stephen Dennis, Chairman Page 4 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 1.1 Chairman’s Letter Dear Shareholders, It is with great pleasure that I write to you to declare that 2018 has been a major milestone in the over twenty year history of Heron. This is the year in which we have made the transition from junior explorer to developing our first mine at Woodlawn, which we expect to start commissioning in just a few months from now. There are many images in our Annual Report which record the remarkable transformation which has taken place at Woodlawn over the last 12 months. It has been an exciting time for all involved, and I am pleased to report that plant construction by Sedgman, our project engineer, is now over 80% complete, and that the project remains on schedule and on budget. Our mining contractor, Pybar, recently mobilised to site, and underground mine development is also now under way. The pace of activity at site will only continue to increase as we prepare for the start-up of commissioning activities in December. I would like to congratulate our CEO Mr Wayne Taylor and our dedicated management team for their efforts in readying Woodlawn for operations. There exists at site a strong culture of safety and efficiency, and I am certain that we are well equipped to meet the technical challenges that can inevitably arise during the early start-up phase of any new operation. We also continue to build up our operations team in readiness for start-up, and we welcome the many new employees who have joined Heron as we make the transition towards production. As to matters outside of Woodlawn, I note that in March this year we took the decision to de-list Heron from the Toronto Stock Exchange. This was purely an economic decision. The percentage shareholding held by North American shareholders and the lack of liquidity in that market meant we could no longer justify the cost of maintaining a dual listing. I am pleased to say that Heron is supported by a particularly strong board, and I would like to thank all Directors for their continued counsel and support. In November last year, we welcomed Dr Ian Pattison to the Board. Ian is a respected metallurgist who brings considerable operational experience to Heron, having also had an earlier association with Woodlawn through the mine’s previous owners. Finally, thank you to all of our shareholders for your ongoing support. As a shareholder, I would like to think that the market will eventually reward us with a higher share price as Woodlawn nears to production. Whilst metal prices have declined significantly this year, the fundamentals for our products, particularly zinc, remain strong, and we are anticipating a favourable price environment as Woodlawn comes on stream. I look forward to bringing you further reports of our progress as we complete construction at Woodlawn and commence operations. Sincerely Stephen Dennis Chairman Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 5 1.2 Directors STEPHEN DENNIS BCom BLL.B GDipAppFin(Finsia) CHAIRMAN (NON-EXECUTIVE) Stephen Dennis has been actively involved in the mining industry for 35 years. He has held senior management positions at CBH Resources Limited (the Australian subsidiary of Toho Zinc), MIM Holdings Limited, and Minara Resources Limited. WAYNE TAYLOR BEng (Mining), MBA, MAusIMM MANAGING DIRECTOR (EXECUTIVE) Mr. Taylor is a mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the mining industry. Mr Taylor has held senior roles with Western Mining Corporation and Glencore International’s Australian operations. For the six years prior to joining TriAusMin he managed Glencore’s base metal business development based out of Australia which involved assessing mining projects throughout the world. Prior to his role with Heron he was MD & CEO of TriAusMin Ltd from 2011 until the time of the merger with Heron in 2014. BORDEN PUTNAM III MSc (Geol), RPG, FAusIMM DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Mr. Putnam is a professional geologist with over 42 years of experience in the mineral industry, with focus on exploration and asset evaluations in the mineral investment business. From 1976-1991 he worked as a Project Geologist and a District Manager for AMAX Exploration and Newmont Exploration Limited respectively. He served as Vice-President and Chief Geologist for MRDI (now AMEC) an internationally recognized mining consultancy firm from 1991-1996. Mr. Putnam was Vice-President and Principal with Robertson Stephens Investment Management from 1996-2001, and from 2001-2009 was Managing Director of Eastbourne Capital Management; both firms which were engaged in mineral investment management principally as private hedge funds. In 2009, Mr Putnam, established his mining industry consultancy business providing technical evaluations, due diligence audits and investment advice to clients in the mineral resource industry. FIONA ROBERTSON MA (Oxon) (Geology), MAusIMM, FAICD DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Ms Robertson is a finance professional and practicing non-executive director and audit/risk committee chair with a background of more than 20 years as a chief financial officer in the emerging and mid-tier resources sector and 14 years as a corporate banker working in Sydney, New York and London with Chase Manhattan Bank. Ms Robertson’s executive experience includes CFO roles with Petsec Energy Ltd; Climax Mining Ltd and Delta Gold Ltd; as well as various corporate banking roles with Chase Manhattan Bank. Ms Robertson is also a non-executive Director of Whitehaven Coal. Page 6 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 1.2 DIRECTORS CONTINUED MARK SAWYER LL.B. DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Mr Sawyer co-founded Greenstone Resources in 2013 after a 16 year career in the mining sector. Prior to establishing Greenstone, Mr Sawyer was GM and Co-Head Group Business Development at Xstrata plc where he was responsible for originating, evaluating and negotiating new business development opportunities for Xstrata. Prior to Xstrata, Mr Sawyer held senior roles at Cutfield Freeman & Co (a boutique corporate advisory firm in the mining industry) and at Rio Tinto plc. Mr Sawyer is a solicitor and a resident of the United Kingdom. RICARDO DE ARMAS B.S. M.B.A (Harvard) DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Mr De Armas is an investment professional at Castlelake, where he focuses on emerging market investments. Mr. De Armas has more than 10 years of experience in investment and corporate finance, including roles as vice president at De Jong Capital, principal at Zaff Capital, associate at Citigroup’s investment banking division, and financial analyst at Procter & Gamble. His expertise includes value investments, restructuring and financial advisory. Mr. De Armas received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Universidad Metropolitana in Business Administration. PETER ROZENAUERS BME (Hons I), MAppFin, MAusIMM DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Mr Rozenauers is a Portfolio Manager with Orion Mine Finance and has over 25 years of experience in the natural resources and finance industry. He earned a BEng (Honours I) in Mining from the University of NSW, a Master in Applied Finance from the University of Technology Sydney and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Prior to Orion, Mr. Rozenauers was a Senior Investment Manager for a predecessor business of Orion, and prior to that was Managing Director and Head of Asian Commodities Distribution for Barclays Capital in Singapore, a leading global investment bank. Mr. Rozenauers spent over 13 years working in senior banking roles in Singapore, New York and London. Mr. Rozenauers is a Non-Executive Director of ASX MacPhersons Resources Limited. IAN PATTISON B Sc (Hons), PhD, MAusIMM DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE) Dr Pattison is a highly respected metallurgist with over 30 years of Australian and international experience. His early career was with CRA where he held senior roles in operations, engineering and then as Metallurgy Manager in their base metal division. He joined Denehurst following their purchase of the Woodlawn Mine from CRA to take on an Executive Director role with the Woodlawn and Benambra mines. This was followed by Director and Managing Director roles in the nutrition industries mainly with the German based Henkel/Cognis companies. For the past 10 years he has been the Group Manager Metallurgy for the Australian operations of Japan’s Toho Zinc which incorporates the Rasp Mine in Broken Hill and the Endeavor Mine at Cobar. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 7 Box Cut for underground access Page 8 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 1.3 Management ANDREW LAWRY BAppSc (Metallurgy), FAusIMM, GAICD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mr Lawry brings more than 28 years’ experience in project management, engineering, construction, commissioning and operations, both in Australia and overseas. He has worked for several leading resource companies including Polymetals, Newcrest and engineering firms Bateman, Normet and Q-Proc. Notably, Mr Lawry managed, from construction through to operation, the successful retreatment of the Hellyer base metal tailings project in 2006 in western Tasmania. With this experience he is well qualified to lead the successful development of the Woodlawn Project which comprises the retreatment of tailings in combination with the development of an underground mine. SIMON SMITH B.Bus, CA. GENERAL MANAGER FINANCE AND COMPANY SECRETARY Mr Smith has been a Chief Financial Officer of both private and public companies in Australia and the USA. He brings over 25 years’ experience in the business world as a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Mr. Smith was the CFO and Company Secretary for TriAusMin prior to the merger with Heron Resources. DAVID VON PERGER BSc (Hons) MAusIMM (CP Geo) GENERAL MANAGER EXPLORATION David von Perger was appointed in 2004. Mr von Perger is a geologist with some 25 years’ experience in mineral exploration having worked in several locations around Australia. Mr von Perger has worked on various styles of mineral deposits including Archaean gold and nickel, and Proterozoic base-metals and iron-ore. His experience includes four years as a business analyst for a major mining group involving analysis of mining operations, project development and assessment of new opportunities. Since his appointment with Heron in February 2006, Mr von Perger has been responsible for the identification and acquisition of several new nickel, gold, iron-ore and base-metal projects. CHARLIE KEMPSON MEng (Oxon) MBA GAICD GENERAL MANAGER STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Charlie Kempson is a senior corporate finance executive who was most recently an equity partner and Director of Azure Capital Limited, a mining focused leading independent Perth-based corporate advisor, where he worked for nine years advising boards and senior executives across a range of industries including mining, oil & gas and related services on business development, corporate strategy, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his arrival in Australia in 2002 Mr Kempson spent five years with investment banks Commerzbank AG and Barclays Capital in London and Germany, and four years working in technical roles for Logica (now part of CGI Group). BRIAN HEARNE BAppSc (Metallurgy) GENERAL MANAGER - WOODLAWN MINE Mr Hearne is a qualified mining professional and holds a degree in metallurgy (BAppSc). Mr. Hearne has extensive base-metals previously having had a 16-year tenure at Woodlawn, starting in 1978, with a further 2 years at the Benambra Mine in Victoria. He then joined MIM at McArthur River (MRM) as the Metallurgical Manager, and following a number of General Manager roles within MIM / Xstrata both in Australia and overseas and was appointed COO of Xstrata Zinc Australia. The major achievements at all the operations he was involved in was improved safety statistics and lower operations costs. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 9 1.4 Managing Director’s Report In September last year we saw the commencement of construction at our Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project and it has been a year of solid progress with the project literally rising out of the ground in Hickory’s paddock. As anticipated, we are into the final stages of the build and significant effort is being placed into gearing ourselves for the start of commissioning prior to our first production. These are exciting times for the Company as it transitions to become the newest Australian base metal producer. Taking a look at the industry in general, the uplift in zinc prices in the last two years has seen renewed interest in zinc project developments, typically characterised by the refurbishment of former projects and plants that had previously seen their best days. We believe a significant competitive advantage of our Woodlawn Project is the new, ‘state of the art’ processing facility with this plant tailored specifically for our project, incorporating the best process technology the industry has to offer. This will ensure we achieve optimal results from the high grade Woodlawn deposit. Progress over the year has seen the completion of extensive earthworks to prepare the site foundations, tailings storage infrastructure and the establishment of the box cut for underground access. This was followed by completion of the concrete foundations and the erection of a large quantity of structural steelwork. Next saw the installation of key process equipment such as the IsaMillTM which represents the step- change in processing technology, facilitating cost effective mineral liberation to the optimal grind size. The last of the construction work is heavily focused on the piping and electrical work which is well underway. In parallel with the process plant, we are currently establishing two mining fronts for the commencement of production. The mobilisation and recent commencement of the decline by Pybar Mining Services signifies a further significant milestone in the project development schedule. We are now on our way to accessing the high grade massive sulphide mineralisation that makes Woodlawn a standout project amongst its global peers. We expect to get a first “in-situ” look at this orebody in the next few months with the development of the newly discovered G2 lens. The second mining front is the hydraulicing of the former tailings, with construction of the required pumping station and trash screen well advanced. We have been progressively awarding all of the major operational contracts required to support our production activities covering aspects such as power supply, transport of concentrates to port and the supply of reagents and consumables. We have been very pleased with the level of competitive interest shown in assisting our business into production. Production readiness is now in full swing. We have secured the key management, supervisory and technical roles and we are now placing significant effort into the recruitment of personnel for production operations. The interest we have received has been pleasing with the project location and the opportunity to be part of an exciting new operation proving to be major drawcards. The next few months will see our employee count swell to more than triple our current size as we move to full manning numbers. Page 10 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 1.4 MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT CONTINUED Turning to exploration, and while it has been a quieter year than 2017, our results continue to reinforce the discovery potential within the immediate mine area and also in the regional district. Follow-up drilling on the G2 lens, the first mineralisation to be accessed underground, continues to deliver some very high grade results along with very good metallurgical test work results. This material will be excellent ore to test the performance of the plant. We continue to add strategic ground to our tenement portfolio targeting the felsic volcanic occurrences proximal to Woodlawn. Heron is one of the few active explorers in the district and has been able to acquire prime exploration ground. Of paramount importance to the Company is the health, safety and welfare of our employees and contractors. While overall performance has been commendable, in the past 12 months we recorded one lost time injury, along with a handful of minor injuries and incidents and shows that we have more room for improvement and a lot more to do to achieve a zero harm result. We have progressively developed and implemented the supporting systems to ensure our operating activities are undertaken with minimal risk to our workforce and the wider environment. The commencement of significant on site activity has made it possible to establish commercial arrangements with a number of local suppliers and to utilise local specialist contractors. They have all been, and remain, singularly focused on the delivery of the Woodlawn Project and I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for their efforts. Importantly, sitting behind this is the supportive guiding hand of the Heron Board of Directors. The considerable accumulated technical, operational and commercial experience of the Board was further bolstered with the appointment of Dr Ian Pattison who is not only a well experienced base metal metallurgist but also brings with him previous experience of Woodlawn that will be a valuable source of knowledge as we enter production. We continue to have a very positive relationship with the local community. The commencement of significant on site activity has made it possible to establish commercial arrangements with a number of local service and equipment providers and opportunities to utilise local specialist contractors. Our recruitment activities also continue to have a strong focus on sourcing candidates from the local area. Our lead in to the commencement of production looks to be well timed with the commodity markets remaining supportive with good supply- demand fundamentals. The zinc market has seen a continuation of the steady draw on the available global stocks throughout the year although prices, which remain well above the 2016 Feasibility Study assumptions, have experienced some volatility as a result of the perceived risks associated with the escalating US-China trade war. We maintain a view that the pull-back in the zinc price is not consistent with the market fundamentals, the global zinc stock trends, and mine production shortfalls. We also see that the price volatility is likely to reduce the probability of financing of new zinc projects (especially those at the higher end of the cost curve) further impinging on potential new supply. The longer term outlook for our major commodity suite (zinc, copper and lead), on the back of continued global growth trends, remains highly supportive for the Company’s activities. We are looking forward to delivering our first concentrate production into the international markets early in 2019 and, after a long journey, this will mark the formal transition for Heron from an ‘explorer’ at its inception to finally becoming a ‘producer’. I look forward to keeping shareholders well informed on this progress throughout the remainder of 2018 and into 2019. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 11 Heron Projects Figure 1: Heron Resources - Project locations Page 12 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 Operations Report HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY (HSEC) Heron continues to demonstrate its commitment to “Zero Harm” to the Company’s employees, contractors and the communities in which Heron works and to the environment. HEALTH AND SAFETY With the commencement of construction activities at site, Heron incurred one Lost Time Injury (LTI’s) during 2018 (2017 - Nil LTI's). While the Company strives for zero harm through the highest levels of safety standards, the LTI provides a reminder that we have more to do. The Company continues to develop risk management systems and processes to support our increased levels of activities. These resources will continue to be refined as we target further improvements in this critical management area. ENVIRONMENT Heron’s HSEC Management System continues to be refined as we accommodate the increased site activity. The Company is committed to minimising the environmental impacts of our activities and meeting our regulatory obligations. Our work places continue to be monitored and assessed by both internal and external audits. With the expanded area of disturbance due to the construction activities on site, our environmental staff have increased their activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Heron continues to increase its involvement and interaction with the local community in parallel with the ramp-up in site activity. The Company aims to enhance the communities in which we operate through support of local initiatives and by partnering with organisations and not-for- profit groups to provide better services and improve the livability of the region. During 2018, the Company undertook quarterly Community Consultation Committee meetings comprising members of the local community, representatives from the Goulburn-Mulwaree Council, the Tarago Progress Association (TADPAI) and also Veolia Environmental Services, the operators of the landfill located at the Woodlawn site. The meetings provide a conduit for information flow from the Company to the community and also to raise matters of interest along with considering the areas which Heron can provide a constructive influence in the local area. The Community Consultation Committee completed its 2-year term during the year and a new committee is in the process of being established with an independent Chair being appointed by the Department of Planning and Environment. Heron presence at the Annual Tarago Show Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 13 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED WOODLAWN PROJECT With the completion of Woodlawn financing in September last year, 2018 has been a year of construction and activity at Woodlawn. We expect to be commissioning the project in late 2018 and into production in early 2019. We will be delivering zinc into a market which is becoming increasingly constrained from a shortage of mine supply and underlying strong demand. The Woodlawn Project remains one of only a few new zinc projects that has secured development funding and Heron’s transition to becoming a significant producer of zinc and other metals will be a major milestone for the Company. Shotcreting the box cut in preparation to start underground development Page 14 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Woodlawn Project – Development Progress Construction activities commenced in September 2017, and overall works are now over 80% complete. Structural, mechanical and piping installation is well advanced, and civil works are 100% complete. Electrical and instrumentation works have commenced. The project remains on schedule to commence commissioning of the processing plant late in 2018 and deliver the first shipment of concentrate to market in the first quarter of 2019. Recent project developments include: (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Safety & Environment: Disappointingly the project recorded its first lost time injury in August 2018 with investigation recommendations being adopted and acted on. The Company remains focused on the continual improvement of its risk management systems and processes that target the wellbeing of our employees and contractors and it remains committed to achieving zero harm. There has been a significant increase in resources applied to environmental management on site commensurate with the ramp-up in site activity. While there has been a rapid change in site activities we have not only managed these operational aspects but also commenced the trial works that will support the longer term site rehabilitation. Project Development Schedule: The EPC Contractor, Sedgman, is reporting the overall project schedule remains on track for the commencement of commissioning in the December quarter and at the end of the September quarter the overall project progress was reported at over 80% complete. Earthworks: All major earthworks are complete with only minor items to be finalised. This included the preparation of Hickory’s paddock for process plant construction, the building and refurbishment of site wide access roads, construction of the tailings storage facility and the excavation of the box cut to permit access to the underground mine. Project EPC Works: Engineering design and procurement are now both complete. Of special note is the 3MW IsaMillTM which was delivered to site on 23 July and was craned into position on 15 August. Current work is focused on piping and electrical works. Off-site fabrications are complete. Water Treatment: The supply, installation and commissioning of a water treatment plant continues with civil work now underway. Underground Mine: The underground mining contractor, Pybar Mining Services, has mobilised to site (office, equipment lay down area etc.) with a specialised underground mining fleet for the initial mine access works. This is typical of a fleet for this scope and consists of a twin boom development drill, load haul dump unit, underground dump truck, charge-up unit, shotcrete machine and utility vehicles. This equipment list will be expanded as additional work areas underground are opened up and activities move to include ore production. Additional infrastructure to support the underground mine is either in place, or under construction including concrete batch plant, explosives emulsion plant, heavy vehicle workshop and paste plant. At the end of the September quarter access works to the underground had included final ground support to the box cut and the initial few metres of decline development advance that signified the commencement of the Woodlawn Underground Mine. The completion of the G2 drilling in the year has provided the opportunity to access earlier production for the first ore with mine planning work being revised to include this into the activity schedule. Mine planning work continues on the establishment of the primary ventilation infrastructure, second means of egress, power and pumping installations. Tailings Mining: The mining equipment supply, installation and commissioning contract has been awarded to National Pump & Energy, and the specialist hydraulic mining services contract has been awarded to Paragon Tailings Australia. The combination of project partners brings the complementary skill sets of proven equipment supply and operational expertise to the tailings hydraulic mining operations. In addition, these two groups are being employed under a similar arrangement with another Australian operation, also recovering zinc rich tailings for reprocessing, and this provides a local experience base to call upon. Work is advancing on the hydraulic mining plant and includes overland pipelines which is progressing to schedule. Electricity Supply: Under a competitive bid process, the Company entered into an electricity supply contract with a major electricity provider. Stage 1 power was delivered to site by the end of September and upgrade works to the site substation for the delivery of Stage 2 power is almost complete. Concentrate Transportation: The domestic transportation of the base metal concentrates to Port Botany and Port Kembla has been awarded to a Goulburn-based road and rail services provider, Crawford’s Freightliners Pty Ltd. The construction of a dedicated concentrate container has commenced and will be ready for the planned output from the operation. Water Management: The Company and Veolia, continue to manage site water in line with the zero discharge requirements for the site. The EPA has approved Stage 3 dewatering (ongoing operations). A new water bore for mine dewatering is under construction and will be put into operation in the December quarter. Community: The Company continues to hold quarterly Woodlawn Community Consultation Committee meetings. The Company also continues to receive very supportive local feedback for the project development and the wider benefits it will provide the community through employment opportunities, use of local suppliers and as an active participant in further community advancement. Personnel: The Company has made good progress in the recruitment of project personnel with applicants being attracted to a new project and the unique residential options that Woodlawn offers. Senior management, technical and support staff are largely in place and over the December quarter it is expected that the employee numbers will expand significantly as operational personnel are on- boarded in preparation for the start of commissioning. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 15 Figure 2: Woodlawn construction site - flotation area (front right), concentrate thickening and filtration (front left) Figure 3: Concentrate storage tanks and thickener (background) Page 16 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 4: Flotation building – first floor structural steelwork Figure 5: Concentrate handling area Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 17 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 6: Installation of Flotation tanks in progress Figure 7: IsaMillTM craned into position 15 August Page 18 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 8: Trash screen and transfer station for the hydraulic mining of the tailings Figure 9: Shotcreting the box cut in preparation to start underground development Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 19 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Woodlawn Project – Exploration Drilling Programs A diamond core drilling (DDH) program commenced in March 2018 aimed at better delineating the Lisa and G2 lenses for extraction in the early mine schedule. The program was completed in June with 17 holes for 3,225m being drilled. The majority of the drilling was focused on the G2 Lens with significant assays received to date including: (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 6.1m grading 37.2% ZnEq from 120.3m (22.0% Zn, 1.0% Cu, 7.1% Pb, 3.3g/t Au, 115g/t Ag) WNDD0138 8.3m grading 15.6% ZnEq from 128.7m (8.2% Zn, 0.3% Cu, 4.8% Pb, 0.6g/t Au, 62g/t Ag) WNDD0139 4m grading 26.4% ZnEq from 116.0m (1.4% Zn, 0.1% Cu, 1.9% Pb, 7.7g/t Au, 549.8g/t Ag) WNDD0144 3.4m grading 15.6% ZnEq from 124.7m (6.5% Zn, 0.3% Cu, 3.1% Pb, 4g/t Au, 67.8g/t Ag) WNDD0145 3.2m grading 20.9% ZnEq from 140.0m (11.2% Zn, 0.5% Cu, 6.9% Pb, 0.5g/t Au, 69.3g/t Ag) WNDD0146 6.9m grading 20.7% ZnEq from 132.1m (9.9% Zn, 0.7% Cu, 4.9% Pb, 2.2g/t Au, 88.3g/t Ag) WNDD0149 2m grading 88.8% ZnEq from 102.1m (28.8% Zn, 1% Cu, 16.8% Pb, 14.2g/t Au, 1034.9g/t Ag) WNDD0150 3m grading 27.9% ZnEq from 153.0m (19.5% Zn, 1.4% Cu, 4.3% Pb, 0.2g/t Au, 14.3g/t Ag) WNDD0151 Figure 10: Long-section of the G2 Main Lens (top) G2HW bottom, showing interpreted lens shape, previous drill pierce points and selected drill intercepts. View to northeast. Page 20 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED The intercepts confirm the high-grade base-metal mineralisation within the lens and have better defined the limits of the area. The G2 Lens will provide early-stage production for the operation. The G2 Hanging Wall surface continues to be characterised by high grade gold and silver levels within the massive and stringer sulphide zones with results up to 14.2g/t Au and 1,035g/t Ag over 2.0m in hole WNDD0150. These are some of the highest precious metal intercepts recorded at Woodlawn. The program has extended the G2 lens further towards the rhyolite contact in the south. Drilling at Lisa Lens consisted of 3 holes for 725m in the upper part of the lens. The central hole intersected a strong copper result of: (cid:129) 8.6m @ 3.6% Cu from 203m (WNDD0135) This high grade copper intercept in the upper part of the lens is encouraging. Further drilling is warranted (from underground) to better define this position which maintains good potential to add to the early mine production profile. Full details of these drilling results, including JORC compliance tables can be found in the ASX release dated 4 June 2018 and 21 Sept 2018. Additional In - Mine Exploration Targets A number of mine exploration targets are currently being reviewed for their potential to add significantly to the mining inventory further into the mine life. One of the immediate targets is the combination of the B Extension Lens and the B Copper Lens. The B Extension Lens was drilled in November 2016 and an Exploration Target of 0.6 – 1.1Mt at grades between 7.0 and 14% ZnEq was defined. The B Copper Lens has an Inferred Resource of approximately 325,000t grading 2.7% Cu at a 0.5% cutoff (2017 estimate) with a number of key intercepts that are open and warrant additional drilling including: (cid:129) (cid:129) 26m @ 2.7% Cu from 383m (U458), true width approximately 18m 30m @ 2.4% Cu from 849m (WLTD011), true width approximately 28m A review of the 2014 electro-magnetic surveys has been completed in this area, with at least one anomaly of interest providing a follow-up target. Drilling requirements are also being reviewed and include an assessment of whether surface or underground drilling is best suited (or a combination of both). 1 An Exploration Target is a term used within the JORC 2012 Code for an estimate of the exploration potential of a mineral deposit. As used in this release the stated exploration target is based upon the parameters described in the text, however the potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature and there is insufficient information to estimate a Mineral Resource and it remains uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource in this area of recent drilling. Woodlawn Regional Gravity Survey A detailed, infill, gravity survey over the prospective 'north-west corridor' from Woodlawn to Currawang was recently completed. The survey covered an area of approximately 62km2 over private land adjacent to the Woodlawn site. A regional scale gravity high has been noted in the Currawang area since the 1970's although has not been follow-up since then. Gravity surveys measure the density of the underlying rocks and can in certain situations directly detect certain types of mineralisation. The gravity survey has highlighted the main lithological contacts between the Currawang Basalt and Woodlawn Volcanics within the north-west corridor and this data combined with the aeromagnetic data acquired in 2015 has aided the geological interpretation of the regional Woodlawn area. Specific gravity features will be modelled in greater detail to determine if direct drilling targets present. The gravity data has highlighted the Wattle and Montrose Electro-Magnetic (EM) anomalies that were identified from historic surface EM surveys undertaken in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Both these prospects lie over a gravity gradient which indicates the favourable stratigraphic location between the mafic and felsic volcanic units. These two prospects are located to the north-west of the Woodlawn Mine with the geophysical responses being modelled in greater detail and are targeted for drilling in the next quarter. Land access agreements and drilling approvals are being finalised. Figure 11: Gravity Survey of Woodlawn north-east corridor Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 21 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED G2 Lens - Metallurgical Results The G2 lens contains three key geo-metallurgical types: 1) G2 Hanging Wall (G2HW) – high grade polymetallic mineralisation with elevated precious metals; 2) G2 Main Lens (G2 Main) – polymetallic and zinc stringer mineralisation; and 3) G2 Copper (GC) – copper mineralisation. Composite samples of each G2 lens type and representative of run-of-mine ore (including dilution) were sent for metallurgical test work to test flotation yields of zinc, copper and lead mineral concentrates. The metallurgical test work for the G2 Lens provided results that indicated better performance than the feasibility study assumptions. Copper and lead concentrates are of very good quality, and are well above the targets that were established for the feasibility. Zinc concentrate grades and recoveries are also good, being on or slightly better than target. Also, the G2HW sample contained notably higher grades of precious metals in the feed ore with resulting elevated silver and gold grades reporting through to the copper and lead concentrates, dramatically increasing the value of these concentrates. The strong metallurgical test work results returned for the G2 mineralisation provides the Company with confidence that these ore types will be able to be readily processed through the plant and may provide the project with improved revenue results in the early stages of underground mining operations. Full results were provided in the ASX release dated 8 May 2018. WOODLAWN REGIONAL PROSPECTS Heron continues to maintain and explore a strategic 1,206km2 tenement package over the prospective Silurian volcanic rocks which host the Woodlawn VMS deposit. Heron's exploration strategy is to focus on known mineralisation zones with comparable grade and metallurgy to Woodlawn and within potential trucking distance of the Woodlawn processing facility. The key project areas include Currawang, Peelwood, Kangiara and Cullarin. In addition, the Burra Project, 60km south of Woodlawn was acquired during the September quarter. Figure 12 shows the location of these projects. 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(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:2) Page 22 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Currawang Prospect During the year the results of the Down-Hole Magneto Metric Resistivity (DHMMR) program (completed March 2018) were assessed for four of the Currawang drill holes (5 DDH holes drill in total for 2,994m, ASX release 16 October 2017). DHMMR is designed to detect poorly conducting mineralisation such as sphalerite (zinc sulphide) rich bodies and did show a significant anomaly to the east and below the existing drilling. A review of this anomaly is being undertaken in relation to the geology and alteration in this zone. A review of the other geophysical data-sets available for the area is also being undertaken. Figure 13: Currawang Long Section Peelwood Project The Peelwood Project1 is located 165km west of Sydney, and 105 kilometres north from the Company’s Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project in New South Wales, Australia. (Figures 1,12). It lies within undulating, mostly forested country 800m above sea level, and is underlain by Silurian aged rocks consisting of the shales and other fine grained sedimentary rocks of the Cuddyong Formation, and the felsic volcanic rocks of the Kangaloolah Volcanics. VMS style deposits were first mined here in 1890’s with three key centres occurring on the tenements newly pegged by Heron, namely the Peelwood, John Fardy and Cordillera deposits (Figure 14). Each of these historical deposits includes a number of massive sulphide lenses located at, or adjacent to, the sheared contact between the Cuddyong Formation and the Kangaloolah Volcanics. [1] The geological description for the Peelwood deposits are adapted from the publication: Downes, P.M., 2017. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 23 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 14: Geological Map of the Peelwood area showing the location of the key EM anomalies. John Fardy Deposit The John Fardy VMS deposit, located 1km northwest of the Peelwood mine, was discovered in the early 1950s. It is hosted by a steeply west- dipping sequence of shales (Cuddyong Formation) at the contact with rhyodacitic crystal tuffs of the Kangaloolah Volcanics. The mineralisation at John Fardy comprises disseminated and massive sulphides up to 20m thick within two lenses separated by a 0.5-5m zone of altered shale and a pyritic and cherty exhalate which also occurs above and below the mineralised horizon. The massive sulphides are commonly banded and consist of fine to coarse grained pyrite and sphalerite with minor galena, chalcopyrite and traces arsenopyrite and tetrahedrite. A JORC (2004) Mineral Resource for the John Fardy deposit was released on the ASX by Sultan Corporation Ltd on the 12 November 2008. However, Heron has not, as yet, been able to source and verify the open-file or other data for this estimate and so cannot state resource numbers at this stage. At John Fardy there appears to be excellent potential to delineate a high-grade resource (see Figure 15 cross section over page) and some of the better, higher grade results include2: (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 8.4m @ 23.5% Zn, 2.6% Cu, 0.6% Pb, 41g/t Ag from 36m JF15 6.1m @ 22.7% Zn, 1.2% Cu, 1.5% Pb, 23g/t Ag from 45m JF38 4.0m @ 18.6% Zn, 1.0% Cu, 3.9% Pb, 40g/t Ag from 50m SFJ001 4.0m @ 23.2% Zn, 1.4% Cu, 0.2% Pb, 13g/t Ag from 280m SJF004 7.5m @ 15.7% Zn, 2.1% Cu, 3.0% Pb, 36g/t Ag from 29m JF6 4.7m @ 16.9% Zn, 6.5% Cu, 4.8% Pb, 58g/t Ag from 25m JF5 6.2m @ 12.4% Zn, 0.7% Cu, 0.8% Pb, 17g/t Ag from 55m JF37 6.7m @ 10.7% Zn, 2.1% Cu, 0.9% Pb, 25g/t Ag from 36m JF3 8.7m @ 12.9% Zn, 1.0% Cu, 2.4% Pb, 33g/t Ag from 63m JF15 [2] Results have been taken: Sultan Corp Ltd, ASX release, 5 June 2007: High Grade Zinc Intersections at John Fardy, Sultan Corp Ltd, ASX release, 6 February 2008: Near surface, high grade intersected at John Fardy and Sultan Corp Ltd, ASX release, 19 February 2008: Another significant zinc and copper intersection. Page 24 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 15: John Fardy Prospect Cross Section Cordillera Prospect The Cordillera Prospect is centered on the historic Cordillera mine located 4km north-west of Peelwood (Figure 14). The mine was opened in 1883 and production peaked in 1888 with 9,000t of ore being treated that year producing copper, lead, silver and gold from oxidised ore down to a depth of 60m. Underground production continued until 1889 and the dumps were reworked in 1928. The mineralisation is considered to be of a Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) type consisting of lenses contained within shales close to the steeply (75-85˚) dipping structural contact with the overlying coarse grained felsic volcanics. A 2014 Airborne Electro-Magnetic (AEM) survey undertaken by previous owners has been reviewed by Heron's geophysical consultant who has identified several bedrock conductors potentially related to mineralisation. In particular, these Electro-Magnetic (EM) conductors (Figure 16) occur along the line of the historically mined mineralisation and have not been tested at depth. The conductors north of the old mine are modelled starting at some 50m below the surface in an area of known workings (shafts and costeans) with moderate pyrite alteration seen in the surface felsic volcanic and shale rocks. A program of drilling is being planned to test these conductors. The Company is working through land owner access arrangements and statutory approvals. A number of additional modelled EM anomalies at the John Fardy prospect are also being assessed and may provide further drill targets as part of this program. Subject to suitable drill rig availability, the Company is aiming to drill a number of these targets before the end of the year. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 25 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Figure 16: Cordillera Prospect detail - showing location of EM anomalies in relation to the geology and previous mine workings. The VMS mineralisation occurs close to the contact between the felsic volcanics and shale units. Refer to legend in Figure 11. Figure 17: Cordillera Prospect Long Section looking east showing position of modelled AEM plate and how historical drilling failed to test the target. Pierce-point for the proposed hole shown as red dot. Page 26 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2.0 OPERATIONS REPORT CONTINUED Burra Project EL8797 is located over the Queanbeyan Thrust on the eastern side of the Cowra-Yass Trough within the eastern Lachlan Fold Belt and approximately 65km southwest of Woodlawn. It covers the historic London Bridge and Burra Pb-Ag deposits that were worked in the early 1900's with London Bridge having a reported average production grade of 15% Pb and 765g/t Ag. The area contains Siluro-Devonian sequences of felsic flows, marine sediments, carbonates and intermediate intrusions known as the Colinton Volcanics, Cappanana Formation and Bransby Beds. Mineralisation at London Bridge and Burra is hosted within limestone lenses of the Cappanana Formation which is overlain by the Colinton Volcanics, a time equivalent to the Woodlawn Volcanics to the north. The area is prospective for VMS base metal mineralisation and previous work most recently by Alderan Resources Ltd has defined a number of significant targets for future work. Exploration Joint Venture Projects Heron retains an interest in a high quality tenement holding in the Lachlan Fold Belt of NSW and the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. This tenure is held through farm-in and joint ventures interests and includes several other free-carried residual or royalty interests which results in minimal costs to Heron. Alchemy Farm-In and JV (Overflow, Girilambone, Eurow and Yellow Mountain) Heron entered into a Farm-In Agreement with Alchemy Resources Limited (Alchemy) (ASX: ALY) covering a portfolio of Heron's NSW exploration tenements (see Figure 1) in May 2016. The Farm-In Agreement covers 674 km2 of the central Lachlan Orogen in NSW, including the following exploration tenements: EL5878 Overflow, EL7941 Overflow, EL8267 Overflow, EL8192 Eurow, EL8318 Girilambone, and EL8356 Yellow Mountain. An Option Agreement was also finalised in March 2018 with the addition of two tenements EL 8631 Nyngan (Ni-Co) and EL 8711 Barraba (Mn-Ni-Co) into the existing Alchemy JV for 10M ALY shares (2.3c) and 10M ALY options (strike at 5c). A program of aircore drilling commenced in early July on the Nyngan project with 80 holes for 4,300m planned. The drilling is designed to better delineate and expand the known nickel/cobalt mineralisation. Previous drilling results in the area include: 19m @ 1.21% Ni and 0.1% Co from 36m depth. See ALY:ASX announcement dated 13 July 2018. Approval for follow-up drilling at Overflow has been delayed due to Native Title clearance, negotiations for this are continuing. Drilling Woodlawn G2 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 27 3.0 Corporate Profile HERON RESOURCES LIMITED (“Heron” or “the Company”) is engaged in the exploration and development of base and precious metal deposits in Australia. The Company is focused on the development of the high grade Woodlawn Project located 250km southwest of Sydney in New South Wales. WOODLAWN ZINC-COPPER PROJECT Heron holds a direct 100% ownership of the mineral rights at the Woodlawn Mine site situated 40km south of Goulburn and 250km south- west of Sydney, in southern NSW, Australia (Figure 18). It is Heron’s aim to create a profitable, long-life, low-cost mining operation producing base metal concentrates. Heron also holds a portfolio of exploration tenements adjacent to and contiguous with the Woodlawn site covering the prospective felsic volcanic units that host the Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposit at Woodlawn. Heron’s principal focus is developing the Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project which is expected to start commissioning in December 2018. Project development followed the successful completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in 2015, a Feasibility Study (FS) in June 2016, and the completion of project financing in September 2017. Construction of the project commenced in September 2017 and is now over 80% complete. Underground mine development will commence in September. The price outlook for all metals to be produced at Woodlawn, while seeing some recent volatility, remains relatively strong, particularly for zinc which continues to face a significant supply shortfall. Figure 18: Woodlawn Project Location Plan Page 28 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 3.0 CORPORATE PROFILE CONTINUED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT The Board of Heron is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of Corporate Governance. The Board is responsible to its Shareholders for the performance of the Company and seeks to communicate extensively with Shareholders. The Board believes that sound Corporate Governance practices will assist in the creation of Shareholder wealth and provide accountability. In accordance with Listing Rule 4.10.3, the Company has elected to disclose its Corporate Governance policies and its compliance with them on its website, rather than in the Annual Report. Accordingly, the following information about the Company's Corporate Governance practices is set out on the Company's website at www.heronresources.com.au: (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Board Charter; Audit & Governance Committee Charter; Remuneration & Nomination Committee Charter Policy on securities trading; Policy on continuous disclosure; Policy regarding communication with Shareholders; Policy on the Company’s risk management; Community Engagement Policy Environmental Policy Fitness for Work policy Health and Safety policy Human Resources and Workplace practises policy (includes Diversity Policy) Workplace Injury and illness management policy Policy on Whistleblowers; and Code of Conduct. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 29 4.0 Directors’ Report The Directors submit their Report on the Company and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2018. DIRECTORS The names and details of the Directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: Director Appointed Position Stephen Dennis - BCom BLL.B GDipAppFin(Finsia) 05 December 2006 Chairman (Non-Executive) of the Board, Member of Audit and Governance Committee, Chair of Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Stephen Dennis has been actively involved in the mining industry for 35 years. He has held senior management positions at CBH Resources Limited (the Australian subsidiary of Toho Zinc), MIM Holdings Limited, and Minara Resources Limited. Other current directorships Non-executive Chairman of EHR Resources Limited, Non-executive Chairman of Rox Resources Limited, Non-executive Chairman of Graphex Mining Limited, Non-executive Chairman of Lead FX Inc Former directorships in last 3 years Managing Director of CBH Resources Limited. Director Appointed Position Wayne Taylor - BEng (Mining), MBA, M AusIMM 11 August 2014 Managing Director and CEO Mr. Taylor is a mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the mining industry. Mr Taylor has held senior roles with Western Mining Corporation and Glencore International’s Australian operations. For the six years prior to joining TriAusMin he managed Glencore’s base metal business development based out of Australia which involved assessing mining projects throughout the world. Prior to his role with Heron he was MD & CEO of TriAusMin Ltd from 2011 until the time of the merger with Heron in 2014. Other current directorships None. Former directorships in last 3 years None. Director Appointed Position Borden Putnam III - MSc (Geol), RPG, F AusIMM 12 December 2014 Director (Non-Executive), Member of Audit and Governance Committee, Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee Mr. Putnam is a professional geologist with over 42 years of experience in the mineral industry, with focus on exploration and asset evaluations in the mineral investment business. From 1976-1991 he worked as a Project Geologist and a District Manager for AMAX Exploration and Newmont Exploration Limited respectively. He served as Vice-President and Chief Geologist for MRDI (now AMEC) an internationally recognized mining consultancy firm from 1991-1996. Mr. Putnam was Vice- President and Principal with Robertson Stephens Investment Management from 1996-2001, and from 2001-2009 was Managing Director of Eastbourne Capital Management; both firms which were engaged in mineral investment management principally as private hedge funds. In 2009, Mr Putnam, established his mining industry consultancy business providing technical evaluations, due diligence audits and investment advice to clients in the mineral resource industry. Other current directorships None. Former directorships in last 3 years None. Director Appointed Position Fiona Robertson - MA (Oxon) (Geology), M AusIMM, FAICD 9 April 2015 Director (Non-Executive), Chairman of Audit and Governance Committee, Member of Remuneration and Nomination Committee Ms Robertson is a finance professional and practicing non-executive director and audit/risk committee chair with a background of more than 20 years as a chief financial officer in the emerging and mid-tier resources sector and 14 years as a corporate banker working in Sydney, New York and London with Chase Manhattan Bank. Ms Robertson’s executive experience includes CFO roles with Petsec Energy Ltd; Climax Mining Ltd and Delta Gold Ltd; as well as various corporate banking roles with Chase Manhattan Bank. Other current directorships Non-executive Director of Whitehaven Coal Ltd. Former directorships in last 3 years Non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of Drillsearch Energy Ltd; Non-executive Chair of One Asia Resources Ltd. Page 30 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED Director Appointed Position Mark Sawyer - LL.B. 19 August 2015 Director (Non-Executive) Mr Sawyer co-founded Greenstone Resources in 2013 after a 16 year career in the mining sector. Prior to establishing Greenstone, Mr Sawyer was GM and Co-Head Group Business Development at Xstrata plc where he was responsible for originating, evaluating and negotiating new business development opportunities for Xstrata. Prior to Xstrata, Mr Sawyer held senior roles at Cutfield Freeman & Co (a boutique corporate advisory firm in the mining industry) and at Rio Tinto plc. Mr Sawyer is a solicitor and a resident of the United Kingdom. Other current directorships Non-executive Director of Metro Mining Ltd. Former directorships in last 3 years None. Director Appointed Position Ricardo De Armas B.S. M.B.A. (Harvard) 22 September 2017 Director (Non-Executive) Mr De Armas is an investment professional at Castlelake, where he focuses on emerging market investments. Mr. De Armas has more than 10 years of experience in investment and corporate finance, including roles as vice president at De Jong Capital, principal at Zaff Capital, associate at Citigroup’s investment banking division, and financial analyst at Procter & Gamble. His expertise includes value investments, restructuring and financial advisory. Mr. De Armas received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Universidad Metropolitana in Business Administration. Other current directorships None. Former directorships in last 3 years None. Director Appointed Position Peter Rozenauers BME (Hons I), MAppFin, MAusIMM 22 September 2017 Director (Non-Executive) Mr Rozenauers is a Portfolio Manager with Orion Mine Finance and has over 25 years of experience in the natural resources and finance industry. He earned a BEng (Honours I) in Mining from the University of NSW, a Master in Applied Finance from the University of Technology Sydney and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Prior to Orion, Mr. Rozenauers was a Senior Investment Manager for a predecessor business of Orion, and prior to that was Managing Director and Head of Asian Commodities Distribution for Barclays Capital in Singapore, a leading global investment bank. Mr. Rozenauers spent over 13 years working in senior banking roles in Singapore, New York and London. Mr. Rozenauers is a Non- Executive Director of ASX MacPhersons Resources Limited. Other current directorships Non-executive Director of MacPhersons Resources Ltd. Former directorships in last 3 years Non-executive Director of Lynx Resources. Non-executive Director of Blackham Resources Ltd. Director Appointed Position Ian Pattison B Sc (Hons), PhD, MAusIMM 29 November 2017 Director (Non-Executive), Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Dr Pattison is a highly respected metallurgist with over 30 years of Australian and international experience. His early career was with CRA where he held senior roles in operations, engineering and then as Metallurgy Manager in their base metal division. He joined Denehurst following their purchase of the Woodlawn Mine from CRA to take on an Executive Director role with the Woodlawn and Benambra mines. This was followed by Director and Managing Director roles in the nutrition industries mainly with the German based Henkel/Cognis companies. For the past 10 years he has been the Group Manager Metallurgy for the Australian operations of Japan’s Toho Zinc which incorporates the construction of the Rasp Mine in Broken Hill and operations at the Endeavor Mine at Cobar. Other current directorships None. Former directorships in last 3 years None. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 31 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Chief Operating Officer The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is Andrew Lawry B App Sc (Metallurgy), ); F AusIMM. Mr Lawry brings more than 28 years’ experience in project management, engineering, construction, commissioning and operations, both in Australia and overseas. He has worked for several leading resource companies including Polymetals, Newcrest and engineering firms Bateman, Normet and Q-Proc. Notably, Mr Lawry managed, from construction through to operation, the successful retreatment of the Hellyer base metal tailings project in 2006 in western Tasmania. With this experience he is well qualified to lead the successful development of the Woodlawn Project which comprises the retreatment of tailings in combination with the development of an underground mine. General Manager – Finance and Administration and Company Secretary The GM - Finance and Company Secretary is Simon Smith B.Bus CA. Mr. Smith has been a Chief Financial Officer of both private and public companies in Australia and the USA. He brings over 25 years’ experience in the business world as a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Mr. Smith was the CFO and Company Secretary for TriAusMin prior to the merger with Heron Resources. General Manager - Exploration and Geology The Exploration Manager, David von Perger BSc (Hons) MAusIMM was appointed to this position in February 2006. Mr von Perger is a geologist with some 25 years’ experience in mineral exploration having worked in several locations around Australia. Mr von Perger has worked on various styles of mineral deposits including Archaean gold and nickel, and Proterozoic base-metals and iron-ore. His experience includes four years as a business analyst for a major mining group involving analysis of mining operations, project development and assessment of new opportunities. Since his appointment with Heron in February 2006, Mr von Perger has been responsible for the identification and acquisition of several new nickel, gold, iron-ore and base-metal projects. General Manager - Strategy & Business Development Charlie Kempson MEng (Oxon), MBA, GAICD is a senior corporate finance executive who was most recently an equity partner and Director of Azure Capital Limited, a mining focused leading independent Perth-based corporate advisor, where he worked for nine years advising boards and senior executives across a range of industries including mining, oil & gas and related services on business development, corporate strategy, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his arrival in Australia in 2002 Mr Kempson spent five years with investment banks Commerzbank AG and Barclays Capital in London and Germany, and four years working in technical roles for Logica (now part of CGI Group). General Manager – Woodlawn Brian Hearne is the General Manager of Woodlawn Mine. He is a mining professional who has worked in the industry since 1978. He started his career in mineral processing plants, firstly at Woodlawn. Brian has managed mineral processing plants, smelters and mines both in Australia and overseas. The major achievements at all the operations he was involved in was improved safety statistics and lower operating costs. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Consolidated Entity during the year was the financing and development of the Woodlawn Mine which is scheduled to commence commissioning late in 2018. OPERATING RESULTS The loss of the consolidated entity for the 2018 financial year after income tax of nil (2017: nil) was $5,819,116 (2017: $2,856,542). DIVIDENDS No dividends were paid during the year and the Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend. OPERATIONS REVIEW The detailed review of operations of the Consolidated Entity for the year is contained in Section 3.0 – Corporate Review of Operations in this Annual Report. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS During the financial year, the Company was successful in completing the Woodlawn financing. Shortly thereafter the Company began construction at Woodlawn which is now over 80% complete. Other notable changes in the state of affairs of the Company was its delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on 29 March 2018 due to the North American shareholding falling to below 2% of the shares on issue and low market liquidity. Page 32 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR On the 26 September 2018, the company successfully completed the draw down of the second tranche (US$20M) of Debt from Orion Mine Finance. Other than noted at the date of this Report there is no matter or circumstance which has arisen since 30 June 2018 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect: (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) The operations, in the financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the Consolidated Entity; The results of those operations; or The state of affairs, in the financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the Consolidated Entity. OPTIONS There were no options issued during the year under the Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). There were no options exercised during the year. All options numbers reflect the 1 for 10 Consolidation that occurred in December 2017. Number Issued Nil Expiry Date Nil Exercise Price NIl The following Options expired or were forfeited during the year: Number Issued 300,000 100,000 21,459 Expiry Date 4/12/20 5/3/18 23/10/17 Exercise Price $0.72 $2.90 $1.20 As at the date of this report the Company had the following options on issue: Date Options Granted 5 August 2014 5 December 2015 1 February 2017 PERFORMANCE RIGHTS Expiry Date 20-Nov-18 4-Dec-20 1-Feb-22 TOTAL Number Issued 85,836 1,650,000 265,000 2,000,836 Exercise Price $0.70 $0.72 $1.10 At the 2017 AGM, Shareholders approved a Performance Rights Long Term Incentive (LTI) program. During the 2017/18 financial year the following Performance Rights were issued. Refer to the Remuneration Report for further information on the LTI program. Number Issued 2,895,000 Expiry Date 30 June 2020 Exercise Price $0.00 No option or performance rights holder has any right under the options or rights to participate in any other share issue of the Company or of any other entity. LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS Further information on the likely developments in the operations of the Consolidated Entity and the expected results of those operations have not been included in this Report because the Directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Consolidated Entity. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 33 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL SHAREHOLDINGS IN THE COMPANY As at the end of FY2018 the interests of the Directors in the Shares of the Company were: Directors S B Dennis W Taylor B Putnam F Robertson M Sawyer R De Armas P Rozenauers I Pattison Key Management Personnel A Lawry D von Perger S Smith C Kempson Brian Hearne DIRECTORS MEETINGS Ordinary Shares 179,429 250,740 - 71,429 - - - 51,429 17,000 60,814 60,000 485,130 - Options over Ordinary Shares 100,000 485,369 100,000 100,000 100,000 - - - 165,000 165,000 165,000 165,000 165,000 Performance Rights 115,000 485,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 - 295,000 240,000 255,000 255,000 245,000 During the year the Company held 6 meetings of Directors. The attendance of the Directors at meetings of the Board were: Director S Dennis W Taylor B Putnam F Robertson M Sawyer R De Armas P Rozenauers I Pattison Meetings held while a director Number of meetings attended Audit Committee Meetings held (attended) 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 6 6 6 6 1 4 5 4 4 (4) - 4 (3) 4 (4) - - - - Remuneration and Nomination Committee meetings (attended) 2 (2) - 2 (2) 2 (2) - - - 1 (1) REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) The Board continues to apply a fair and responsible executive remuneration framework which operates effectively to appropriately incentivise and reward senior executives and members of the Board to execute our strategy while being aligned with shareholder interests. At the 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders voted 97.9% in favour of our Remuneration Report. Changes to remuneration framework for FY2018 To increase the employee retention value of the Long Term Incentive (LTI) scheme and to further align the scheme with shareholders’ interests, the Board introduced a change to LTI awards in FY2018. At the 2017 AGM shareholders approved a Performance Rights program for LTI awards and this has been implemented across the Executive Team and the Board of Directors during FY2018. Non-executive Directors fees With the increase in the number of Non-executive Directors following the successful completion of the Woodlawn, financing the shareholders voted to increase the Non-executive Directors fees pool at the 2017 AGM. The Directors fees paid to individual Non-Executive Directors has not changed in FY 2018 however for FY 2019, the Company intends to remunerate Non-executive Directors who sit on the Audit and Governance Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee to reflect the additional workload involved. Page 34 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 1. Introduction This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors Report. In accordance with Section 308 (3C) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporation Act), the external auditors, Ernst & Young, have audited this Remuneration Report. This report details the remuneration and fees during FY2018 of the Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Company, who are listed in the table below. For the remainder of this Remuneration Report, the KMP are referred to as either Executive KMP or Non-executive Directors. 1.1 Key Management Personnel for FY2018 This report details the remuneration during FY2018 of: Name Role held during FY2018 Committee positions held Non-executive Directors Stephen Dennis Chairman and Non-executive Director Chair of Remuneration and Nomination Committee Member of the Audit and Governance Committee Borden Putnam III Non-executive Director Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Member of the Audit and Governance Committee Fiona Robertson Non-executive Director Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Mark Sawyer Non-executive Director Ricardo De Armas Non-executive Director Peter Rozenauers Non-executive Director None None None Ian Pattison Non-executive Director Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Executive KMP Wayne Taylor Andrew Lawry Simon Smith David von Perger Charlie Kempson Brian Hearne Role held during FY2018 Managing Director and CEO Chief Operating Officer General Manager, Finance & Administration and Company Secretary General Manager, Exploration & Geology General Manager, Strategy & Business Development General Manager, Woodlawn Mine 1.2 Summary of Company performance The Remuneration Committee is of the view that the Executive Key Management Personnel (Executive KMP) have continued to successfully execute the Company’s strategy and that remuneration outcomes for FY2018 are aligned to company performance. In FY2018, the Executive KMP have focused on key activities and initiatives including: - - - - Safety at Woodlawn Construction and other project development activities at Woodlawn to meet project schedule and key milestones. Effective management of key stakeholder relationships including Veolia, government regulators and the community. Satisfaction of key conditions precedent for Senior Debt and Silver Stream draw downs. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 35 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED Company performance for the last five years A snapshot of key Company performance indicators for the past five years is set out below: (in 000’) Revenue ($m’s) Net Assets ($’000’s) Profit/(loss) attributable to the group ($'000's) Share price at year end (dollars per share) (1) (2) Basic EPS (cents per share) (1) Dividends paid (cents per share) 2018 Nil $168,882 ($5,819) $0.63 ($0.028) Nil 2017 Nil $44,010 ($2,857) $0.71 ($0.06) Nil 2016 Nil $55,084 ($4,253) $1.23 2015 Nil $52,151 ($5,429) $0.95 2014 Nil $41,762 ($6,389) $0.99 ($0.0104) ($0.0162) ($0.0252) Nil Nil Nil The EPS and Share price information reflect the 1 for 10 share consolidation completed in December 2017 to ensure comparability between years. Ardea was spun out of Heron in February 2017 via an “in specie” distribution at an equivalent of $0.20 cents per share. Remuneration Governance (1) (2) 2. This section describes the role of the Board, Remuneration Committee and external remuneration advisers when making remuneration decisions, and sets out an overview of the principles and policies that underpin the Company’s remuneration framework. 2.1 Role of the Board and Remuneration Committee The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Company’s remuneration structures are equitable and aligned with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders. Consistent with this responsibility, the Board has established a Remuneration Committee, whose role is to: - - - Review and recommend to the Board the remuneration of the Executive KMP; Review and approve the remuneration policies and practices for the Group generally,including incentive plans and other benefits; and Review and make recommendations to the Board regarding the remuneration of Non-executive Directors. The Remuneration Committee comprises four Non-executive Directors: Stephen Dennis (Chairman), Borden Putman III, Fiona Robertson and Ian Pattison. The Remuneration Committee has a formal charter, which sets out its roles and responsibilities, composition structure and membership requirements. A copy of this charter can be viewed on Heron’s website. Further information regarding the Remuneration Committee’s role, responsibilities and membership is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement. 2.2 Use of external remuneration advisors From time to time, the Remuneration Committee seeks and considers advice from external advisors who are engaged by and report directly to the Remuneration Committee. Such advice will typically cover Non-executive Director fees, Executive KMP remuneration and advice in relation to equity plans. The Corporations Act (2001) requires companies to disclose specific details regarding the use of remuneration consultants. The mandatory disclosure requirements only apply to those advisers that provide a ‘remuneration recommendation’ as defined in the Corporations Act. The Committee did not receive any such recommendations in FY2018. The Company does participate in an industry recognised remuneration survey which it uses to assist in the benchmarking of remuneration across the organisation. 2.3 Executive KMP remuneration principles and framework The Company’s Executive KMP remuneration framework is based on the following core principles: - - - - to ensure the Company’s remuneration structures are equitable and aligned with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders, having regards to relevant Company policies; to attract and retain skilled executives; to structure short and long term incentives that are challenging and linked to the creation of sustainable shareholder returns; and to ensure any termination benefits are justified and appropriate. These principles are reflected in the Company’s remuneration framework, which is comprised of both fixed and at-risk remuneration components as indicated below. Details of each of these components and how they applied during FY2018 are described in the tables below and in Section 3. All STI and LTI guidelines noted below are subject to Remuneration Committee and Board approval. Page 36 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED Fixed remuneration (TFR) At-risk STI At-risk LTI - - - - includes salary and superannuation reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee benchmarked against peer companies influenced by individual performance and experience - - determined based on a mix of financial and non-financial measures STI for 2018 was a discretionary cash bonus determined at the end of the year based on KMP performance against KPI’s and the company’s capacity to fund such awards. Going forward it is proposed that STI opportunity is set between 10% and 50% of TFR for target performance and between 20% and 100% of TFR for stretch performance. - The STI is delivered as cash. - - - - provides the Remuneration Committee with the flexibility to determine the nature, terms and conditions of the grant each year Operated in FY2018 as an award of performance rights. the face value of the LTI opportunity is currently set between 20% and 75% of TFR vesting is subject to an independent performance hurdle – Relative TSR Remuneration framework summary CEO COO KMP - GM’s Other Executives Form of Delivery Performance Period Further explanation 1 As a % of TFR. TFR Benchmarked Benchmarked Benchmarked Benchmarked --------------------At-risk % of TFR----------------- STI TARGET – STRETCH1 LTI 50% - 100% 20% -50% 20% - 50% 10% - 20% 50-75% 30-50% 30-50% 20-30% Salary & Superannuation Cash 100% Deferred Share Rights N/A Section 3.1 to 3.2 1 year Section 3.3 3 years Section 3.4 3. Remuneration of the Executive KMP for FY2018 This section describes in greater detail the different components of Executive KMP remuneration for FY2018. 3.1 Benchmarking total remuneration While benchmarking is a useful starting point, it is only one input used by the Remuneration Committee when determining total remuneration for the Executive KMP. Executive KMP remuneration is benchmarked against the results of a survey conducted by a remuneration consulting organisation of similar roles across the Australian mining industry. The objective of the Board’s positioning remuneration levels in this manner is to ‘meet the market’ so as to attract and retain a leading management team while still ensuring appropriate restraint in respect of executive remuneration. Actual market positioning for each individual may deviate from the positioning policy (above or below) due to consideration such as internal relativities, experience, tenure in role, individual performance and retention considerations. 3.2 Fixed remuneration Fixed remuneration received by Executive KMP is subject to review by the Remuneration Committee which will then make recommendations to the Board for approval. Fixed remuneration is comprised of base salary and superannuation. In line with Company policy and executives’ service agreements, remuneration levels are reviewed annually based on market benchmarking and individual performance. At present, fixed remuneration for Executive KMP is typically positioned between the 25th and 50th percentile of the market comparator group adopted by the Board. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 37 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 3.3 STI awards and structure for FY2018 The terms of the STI (1) that applied during FY2018 were. Who participated All Executive KMP. What was the performance period? The STI for FY2018 operated over a 12 month performance period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. What was the target STI award? In light of the Company’s stage of development and constraints on cash during the construction of Woodlawn, Executive KMP’s STI remained a discretionary award determined at the end of the year in light of KMP’s performance against KPI’s and the Company’s capacity to fund such awards. The STI amount actually awarded to each Executive KMP in FY2018 is shown in section 3.7, with a conservative approach being adopted in FY 2018 ahead of Woodlawn’s planned start-up in FY 2019 What were the performance conditions, why were they chosen and how were they assessed? Heron has chosen performance conditions that expressly link to the strategy and motivate out-performance of annual business plans. The following KPIs were adopted as performance conditions and applied to the FY2018 STI: - - - - Zero harm to employees and contractors All construction and project activities to meet Woodlawn project schedule including key milestones Project capital and operating expenditures to be within Budget Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to draw down of the Silver Stream and Senior Debt At the commencement of FY2018, the Board set Target KPIs, the achievement of which was expected to be critical to the success of the Company as it began construction at Woodlawn. The Remuneration Committee and the Board assessed and approved the STI performance conditions applying to the CEO’s STI award. The performance conditions for Other Executive KMP were assessed by the CEO and approved by the Board following the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee. The weightings of each performance condition are set out in the following table. Safety & Environment Woodlawn project KPI’s Corporate KPI’s Individual Leadership KPIs CEO 10% 30% 20% 40% COO 10% 30% 20% 40% KMP – GM’s Other Execs 10% 30% 20% 40% 10% 30% 20% 40% What performance level was achieved? A snapshot of the performance levels achieved for FY2018 is set out below: Performance condition1 Safety & Environment Woodlawn project KPI’s Individual KPI’s Corporate KPI’s Actual (2) 75% of target achieved 75% of target achieved Outcome On target – below stretch On target – below stretch 70-75% of target achieved On target – below stretch On target – below stretch 75% of target achieved (1) (2) All STI’s noted in this Remuneration Report for FY1 were accrued as at 30 June 2018 The actual achievement of the target is a representative sample for Individual KPI’s across the KMP Executive team Page 38 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 3.4 LTI awards and structure for FY2018 The terms of the FY2018 LTI grants to Executive KMP were: Who participated All Executive KMP. How will LTI be delivered? FY2018 LTI Awards that vest will be delivered in the form of performance rights, being rights to receive ordinary shares at no cost. What was the value of LTI awards granted? What is the exercise price for LTI awards? What are the performance conditions? Why was this performance conditions chosen? The CEO was granted LTI awards with a face value equal to 62% of his TFR, the COO was granted LTI awards with a face value equal to 47% of his TFR. The KMP-GM’s were granted LTI awards with a face value equal to between 40-47% of their TFR. Other Executive KMP were granted LTI awards with a face value equal to between 40-45% of their TFR. LTI awards were granted in performance rights. An independent valuation was undertaken to determine the value of Performance Rights using Monte Carlo simulation. No discount was applied to the valuation in respect of the probability of the performance conditions being met. Shareholder approval was obtained at the 2017 Annual General Meeting for the FY2018 grant of LTI awards to the CEO. There is no exercise price payable on vesting or exercise of the performance rights. On exercise, each performance right entitles the recipient to one ordinary share in the Company. Vested rights will have a last date for exercise that is 3 years following the grant date. (Last Exercise Date). On the Last Exercise Date, vested but unexercised rights will be automatically exercised if the TSR performance hurdle is achieved (see below). 100% of the award is subject to a relative total shareholder return (TSR) performance hurdle (TSR Hurdle), which compares the TSR performance of the Company with the TSR performance of a peer group of companies operating in the Australian and overseas resources sectors. The TSR Hurdle was chosen because: 1. 2. 3. It allows for an objective external assessment of the shareholder value created by the Company relative to a group of peers over a sustained period; and It is widely adopted metric that is well understood by markets, and It seeks to align management performance with shareholder interests What are the performance periods? Each TSR Award is capable of vesting and becoming exercisable after a three a year performance period, with the performance period commencing on 1 July 2017. How will the performance condition be calculated for the TSR Awards? For the TSR Hurdle, the TSR of the Company for the FY2018 LTI grant is measured as a percentile ranking compared to the below comparator group of listed entities over the relevant performance period for the tranche. The TSR comparator group was established before the commencement of the respective performance period. Red River Resources Aurelia Metals Sandfire Resources Trevali Titan Mining Corp Silver Lake Resources Perseus Mining Mincor Resources Atalaya Central Asia Metals Beadell Resources Havilah Resources Western Areas Nevsun Continued next page Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 39 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED How will the performance condition be calculated for the TSR Awards? CONT The level of vesting will be determined based on the ranking against the comparator group companies in accordance with the following schedule: - - - - At the 75% percentile or above – 100% of the TSR Awards vest; Between the 50th and 75th percentile – vesting will occur on a pro rata straight line basis; At 50th percentile – 50% of the TSR Awards vest; and Below the 50th percentile – no TSR Awards vest. In respect of the FY2018 LTI grant, unless the Remuneration Committee determines otherwise, the TSR of a Company for a performance period will be calculated adopting the following determination of the relevant opening and closing share prices: - - The volume weighted average share price over the 20-trading day period commencing 10 trading days before 30 June 2017 (opening share price); and The volume weighted average share price over the corresponding 20-trading day period at the conclusion of the performance period ending 30 June 2020, as applicable (closing share price). Re-testing All performance awards that do not vest following testing will lapse immediately. There is no re-testing of awards that do not vest. What happens in the event of a change in control? In the event of a takeover bid or other transaction, event or state of affairs that in the Board’s opinion is likely to result in a change in control of the Company, the Board has discretion to determine that vesting of some or all of any unvested performance awards should be accelerated. Do the performance rights and options attract dividend and voting rights? LTI Awards do not have any dividend or voting rights prior to vesting and exercise. Shares allocated on exercise of performance rights rank equally with other ordinary shares on issue, including in relation to dividend and voting rights. Participants are required to comply with the Company’s securities trading policy in respect of their performance rights, options and any shares they receive upon exercise. They are prohibited from hedging or otherwise protecting the value of their performance rights and options. What happens if an executive ceases employment during the performance period? In general, unless the Board determines otherwise, where an executive’s employment is terminated: - - - For cause or due to resignation: all unvested performance awards will lapse; or By mutual agreement with the Company: unvested performance awards will remain on foot and subject to the original performance hurdle. However, the Board may at its discretion determine to lapse any or all of the unvested performance awards and ordinarily, in the case of a resignation, would be expected to do so; or For any other reason: unvested performance awards will remain on foot and subject to the original performance hurdle, with Board discretion to determine that some of the performance awards (up to a pro rata portion based on how much of the performance period remains) will lapse. The performance awards that remain on foot will be tested in the normal course following the end of the relevant performance period. Page 40 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 3.5 Executive KMP realised remuneration outcomes As set out in Section 1.2 the Remuneration Committee is of the view that the Executive KMP have continued to successfully execute the Company’s current strategy. The table below is designed to give shareholders a better understanding of the actual remuneration outcomes for Executive KMP in FY2018. It includes: - Fixed remuneration earned in FY2018; - STI earned in respect of FY2018 performance; The amounts disclosed in the table, while not in accordance with accounting standards, are considered more helpful for shareholders to demonstrate the linkage between Company performance and remuneration outcomes for executives for FY2018. Executive KMP TFR1 STI2 paid Wayne Taylor Andrew Lawry Simon Smith David von Perger Charlie Kempson Brian Hearne $464,500 $374,913 $323,138 $308,500 $322,900 $308,263 $33,000 $27,500 $30,000 $20,000 $27,500 $17,500 LTI3 awarded at fair value of award $261,415 $159,005 $137,445 $129,360 $137,445 $132,055 Other4 Total Remuneration - - - $7,449 - - $758,915 $561,418 $490,583 $465,309 $487,845 $457,818 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. Fixed remuneration comprises base salary and superannuation. STI represents the amount of cash STI that each Executive KMP was be paid in July 2018 based on FY2018 performance. LTI represents LTI awards for which were awarded in FY2018 and which have not yet vested. Other includes parking, motor vehicle benefits and other similar items. Executive KMP employment contracts The following section sets out an overview of key terms of employment for the Executive KMP, as provided in their service agreements. All Executive KMP contracts give the Company discretion to make payment in lieu of notice upon termination. No notice is required where termination is for cause. The contracts do not provide for any termination payments other than payment in lieu of notice. Treatment of unvested incentives is dealt with in accordance with the terms of grant. In general, under the STI and LTI arrangements, unvested entitlements will be forfeited where an executive is terminated for cause or, subject to the Board’s discretion, where they resign. In all other circumstances where the Board considers the executive to be a ‘good leaver’, outgoing executives will generally retain a pro-rata share of entitlements (subject to satisfying any applicable performance conditions in the case of LTI arrangements). Managing Director Wayne Taylor was appointed as Managing Director and CEO of the Company on 11 August 2014. This table outlines the key terms of My Taylor’s contract of employment. Fixed remuneration Short term incentive Long term incentive Other key terms Mr Taylor’s annual TFR for FY2019 is $477,480. It includes salary and superannuation (@15% of Base Salary). TFR is reviewed annually. Mr Taylor is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.4. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 50% of TFR with up to 100% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr Taylor is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5 and subject to receiving required or appropriate shareholder approval. Subject to recommendation by the Remuneration Committee and approval by the Board and shareholders, Mr Taylors LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 50-75% of TFR. Other key items of Mr Taylor’s service agreement include the following; His employment is ongoing subject to 6 months’ notice of term by either party. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 41 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED Other Executive KMP contracts A summary of the notice periods and key terms of the current Executive KMP contracts, other than Mr Taylor, are set out in the table below. All of the contracts below are of ongoing duration. Name and position (at year end) Fixed Remuneration (Base salary + SGC) STI Participation LTI Participation Notice Andrew Lawry Chief Operating Officer Appointed 22 June 2015 $387,630. TFR is reviewed annually. Simon Smith General Manager, Finance & Administration/ Company Secretary Appointed 11 August 2014 $332,333. TFR is reviewed annually. David von Perger General Manager, Exploration & Geology Appointed February 2004 $316,455. TFR is reviewed annually. Charlie Kempson General Manager, Strategy & Business Development Appointed March 2013 $332,333. TFR is reviewed annually. Brian Hearne General Manager, Woodlawn Mine Appointed 4 October 2016 $320,288. TFR is reviewed annually. 3 months by either party 3 months by either party 3 months by either party 3 months by either party 3 months by either party Mr Lawry is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.3. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 20% of TFR with up to 50% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr Smith is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.3. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 20% of TFR with up to 50% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr Lawry is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5. Subject to approval by the Board, Mr Lawry’s LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 30-50% of TFR Mr Smith is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5. Subject to approval by the Board, Mr Smith’s LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 30-50% of TFR Mr von Perger is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.3. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 20% of TFR with up to 50% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr von Perger is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5. Subject to approval by the Board, Mr von Perger’s LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 30-50% of TFR Mr Kempson is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.3. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 20% of TFR with up to 50% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr Hearne is eligible to participate in the annual STI plan as described in Section 3.3. At Target performance, his FY2019 STI opportunity is 20% of TFR with up to 50% for FY2019 stretch performance. Mr Kempson is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5. Subject to approval by the Board, Mr Kempson’s LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 30-50% of TFR Mr Hearne is eligible to participate in the LTI plan as described in section 3.5. Subject to approval by the Board, Mr Hearne’s LTI grant for FY2019 will be between 30-50% of TFR Page 42 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 5. Executive KMP remuneration tables 5.1 Executive KMP – Statutory remuneration table The following table sets out the statutory remuneration disclosures required under the Corporations Act and has been prepared in accordance with the appropriate accounting standards and has been audited. Non Salary & Monetary benefits fees Super- annuation benefits STI Perfo- (1)Rights mance & Options Remuneration related Total $ % 400,000 367,000 340,000 310,000 292,500 261,000 280,000 261,468 292,500 261,468 280,000 163,958 - - - - - - 7,449 6,148 - - - - 64,950 64,050 33,000 60,000 94,200 98,987 592,150 590,037 34,913 33,250 30,638 29,070 28,500 27,452 30,400 29,589 28,263 16,288 27,500 45,000 30,000 40,000 20,000 27,500 27,500 50,000 17,500 7,500 48,882 40,832 44,658 40,832 43,074 40,832 44,658 40,832 45,519 22,086 451,295 429,082 397,796 370,902 379,023 363,400 395,058 381,889 371,282 209,832 1,885,000 1,624,834 7,449 6,148 217,664 199,699 155,500 230,000 320,991 284,401 2,586,604 2,345,082 5.5 10.1 6.1 10.4 7.5 10.7 5.2 7.5 6.9 13 4.7 3.5 6 9.8 In AUD FY Managing Director & CEO Wayne Taylor 2018 2017 Other Executive KMP Andrew Lawry Simon Smith David von Perger Charlie Kempson Brian Hearne Total (1) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 The Statutory Remuneration disclosure includes the accounting value of share based payments. Accounting Standards require share based payments to be amortised over the relevant performance and service periods. The accounting value for share based payments do not have regard to whether performance conditions were achieved. 5.2 LTI awards made in FY2018 A summary of the LTI awards for FY2018 (i.e. the value and the fair value of the LTI granted to each Executive KMP) is set out in the table below. Number of performance rights granted Number of options granted Fair value of performance rights at grant Performance Hurdle Fair Value per right at grant date (1) Latest Vesting Date 485,000 295,000 255,000 240,000 255,000 245,000 - - - - - - $261,415 $159,005 $137,445 $129,360 $137,445 $132,055 TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR $0.539 30 June 2020 $0.539 30 June 2020 $0.539 30 June 2020 $0.539 30 June 2020 $0.539 30 June 2020 $0.539 30 June 2020 Executive KMP Wayne Taylor Andrew Lawry Simon Smith David von Perger Charlie Kempson Brian Hearne 1. The fair value for awards granted to the Executive KMP is based on their fair value at 29 November 2017 being the grant date. The factors and assumptions used in determining the fair value are set out in note 28(b) to the financial statements. The value of the LTI performance rights was calculated by an independent valuer, Maven Libera, using Monte Carlo simulation analysis. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 43 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 6. Non-executive Director remuneration This section explains the fees paid to Non-executive Directors during FY2018. 6.1 Setting Non-executive Director fees Non-executive Directors fees are designed to ensure that the Company can attract and retain suitably qualified and experienced Non- executive Directors. Non-executive Directors may also receive share options, performance rights and, in exceptional circumstances, a performance-related payment as part of their fees from the Company. Although there is no formal minimum shareholding, Non-executive Directors are encouraged to hold shares. Non-executive Directors are also entitled to be reimbursed for travel and other expenses reasonably incurred when attending meetings of the Board or in connection with the business of the Company. The Remuneration Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to Non-executive Directors’ fees and Committee fees. In 2017 the shareholders approved a total aggregate maximum of Non-executive Directors’ fees of $750,000 per annum. 6.2 Current Non-executive Director fee levels and fee pool The table below sets out the Board and Committee fees in Australian dollars for FY2019. The Board has reviewed Non-executive Director fees for FY2019 against the market. The Company has not increased Directors Board fees since the 2014 merger with TriAusMin. For the upcoming financial year Board and Committee fees have been determined as follows; Chair Member Board Remuneration Committee Audit Committee $90,000 $8,500 $10,000 $70,000 $5,000 $5,000 The fees set out above exclude mandatory statutory superannuation contributions made on behalf of the Non-executive Directors. It is not proposed to issue any additional options or performance rights to Non-executive Directors under the LTI awards for 2019 FY other than to Mr Ian Pattison who will be allocated Performance Rights at the same level (90,000) as the other Non-executive Directors subject to shareholder approval at the 2018 AGM. In addition to the meetings that the Non-executive Directors attended (as shown on page 40), the Non-executive Directors participated in regular site visits to Woodlawn. 6.3 Non-executive Director fees – statutory disclosures The statutory disclosures required under the Corporations Act and in accordance with the Accounting Standards are set out in the table below. In AUD FY NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Stephen Dennis Borden Putnam III Fiona Robertson Mark Sawyer Ricardo de Armas Peter Rozenauers Ian Pattison Total 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Board & Committee fees Short- Term incentive Share based payments Superannuation benefits Total fees for services as a Non-exec Director 90,000 90,000 76,650 76,650 70,000 70,000 76,650 76,650 57,487 - 42,075 - 44,713 - - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - 457,575 313,300 - 30,000 23,159 24,786 20,250 24,786 20,250 24,786 20,250 24,786 9,503 - 9,503 - - 102,915 99,144 8,550 12,113 - - 6,650 6,650 - - - - - 15,200 18,763 121,709 156,899 96,900 101,436 96,900 101,436 96,900 101,436 66,990 - 51,578 - 44,713 - 575,690 461,207 Page 44 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED LTI awards made in FY2018 A summary of the LTI awards for FY2018 (i.e. the value and the fair value of the LTI granted to each Non-Executive Director) is set out in the table below. Number of performance rights granted Number of options granted Fair value of performance rights at grant Performance Hurdle Fair Value per right at grant date (1) 115,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 - - - - - - - - $61,985 $48,510 $48,510 $48,510 $48,510 $48,510 - TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR TSR - $0.539 $0.539 $0.539 $0.539 $0.539 $0.539 - Latest Vesting Date 30 June 2020 30 June 2020 30 June 2020 30 June 2020 30 June 2020 30 June 2020 - Non-Executive Director Stephen Dennis Fiona Robertson Borden Putnam Mark Sawyer Ricardo De Armas Peter Rozenauers Ian Pattison 1. The fair value for awards granted to the Executive KMP is based on their fair value at 29 November 2017 being the grant date. The factors and assumptions used in determining the fair value are set out in note 28 (b) to the financial statements. The value of the LTI performance rights was calculated by an independent valuer, Maven Libera, using Monte Carlo simulation analysis. 7. Related party transactions and additional disclosures 7.1 Loans with Executive KMP and Non-executive Directors There were no loans outstanding to any Executive KMP or any Non-executive Director or their related parties, at any time in the current or prior reporting periods. 7.2 Other KMP transactions Apart from the details disclosed in this report, no Executive KMP or Non-executive Director or their related parties have entered into a material contract with the consolidated entity since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving those people’s interests existing at year end. 7.3 Movement in options and rights over equity instruments held by Executive KMP The movement during the reporting period, by number and value of equity instruments in the Company held by each Executive KMP is detailed below. Executive KMP Instrument Balance as at 1 Jul 17 (number) Granted (number) (A) Granted (value) (B) $ Vested during the year (number) Exercised (number) Exercised Lapsed Lapsed (year (number) of grant) (value) $ Vested & Balance as at 30 exercisable at 30 Jun 18 Jun 18 (number) (number) Wayne Taylor Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Andrew Lawry Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Simon Smith Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) David von Perger Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Charlie Kempson Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Brian Hearne Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) - 485,837 485,000 - 261,415 - - 133,334 165,000 295,000 - 159,005 - - 55,000 165,000 255,000 - 137,445 - - 55,000 165,000 240,000 - 129,360 - - 55,000 - 265,000 255,000 - 137,445 - - 55,000 - 165,000 245,000 - 132,055 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (100,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 485,000 485,837 - 133,334 295,000 165,000 - 55,000 255,000 165,000 240,000 165,000 255,000 165,000 245,000 165,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 - - (A) (B) The number of rights granted during FY2018. Further details are provided in section 5.3; and, The value of LTI performance rights granted in the year is the fair value of the performance rights at grant date. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 45 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 7.4 Movement in options and rights over equity instruments held by Non-executive Directors The movement during the reporting period, by number and value of equity instruments in the Company held by each Non-Executive Director is detailed below. Vested during the year (number) Exercised (number) Exercised Lapsed Lapsed (year (value) (number) of grant) Vested & Balance as at 30 exercisable at 30 Jun 18 Jun18 (number) (number) Non-Executive KMP Instrument Balance as at 1 Jul 17 (number) Granted (number) Granted (value) (A) (B) $ Stephen Dennis Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Fiona Robertson Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Borden Putnam Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Mark Sawyer Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Ricardo De Armas Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Peter Rozenauers Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) Ian Pattison Performance Rights (LTI) Options (LTI) - 100,000 115,000 - 61,985 - - 33,333 100,000 90,000 - 48,510 - - 33,333 100,000 90,000 - 48,510 - - 33,333 100,000 90,000 - 48,510 - - 33,333 - - - - - - 90,000 - 48,510 - 90,000 - 48,510 - - - - - - - - - - - $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115,000 100,000 - 33,333 90,000 100,000 - 33,333 90,000 100,000 90,000 100,000 90,000 - 90,000 - - - 33,333 33,333 - - - - (A) (B) The number of rights granted during FY2018. Further details are provided in section 6.3; and, The value of LTI performance rights granted in the year is the fair value of the performance rights at grant date. Page 46 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED 7.5 Additional disclosures relating to ordinary shares The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares in the Company held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each Executive KMP and each Non-executive Director, including their related, parties is as follows: No. of shares DIRECTORS Stephen Dennis Wayne Taylor Borden Putnam II Fiona Robertson Mark Sawyer Ricardo de Armas Peter Rozenauers Ian Pattison EXECUTIVE Andrew Lawry Simon Smith David von Perger Charlie Kempson Brian Hearne Held at 1 July 2017 Received on vesting and excersice of LTI Received as remuneration Other net change Held at 30 June 2018 135,000 186,453 - 50,000 - - - - 17,000 27,296 60,814 320,847 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44,429 64,287 - 21,429 - - - 179,429 250,740 - 71,429 - - - 51,429 51,429 - 32,704 - 164,283 - 17,000 60,000 60,814 485,130 - EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY: Women currently represent 37% of employees in the Company as a whole. There is currently one woman on the Board. INSURANCE OF OFFICERS During the financial year the Company has paid an insurance premium in respect of a Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance Contract. The insurance premium relates to liabilities that may arise from an officer’s position within the Company, with the exception of conduct involving a wilful breach of duty or improper use of information or position to gain personal advantage. The officers covered by the insurance policies are the Directors and Officers of the Company. The contract of insurance prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the liabilities and the amount of premium. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Company has undertaken a thorough review of its Corporate Governance practices and policies in accordance with ASX Corporate Governances Best Practices Recommendations. Following guidance from the ASX the Corporate Governance policy can be found on our website in line with Listing Rule 4.10.3. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION The Consolidated Entity is subject to and compliant with all aspects of environmental regulation in respect of its exploration and development activities. The Directors are not aware of any environmental regulation which is not being complied with. ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE The Consolidated Entity is subject to and compliant with all aspects of Aboriginal Heritage regulation in respect of its exploration and development activities. The Directors are not aware of any regulation which is not being complied with. The Directors are committed to cultural respect in undertaking business activities of the Company. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 47 4.0 DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The insurance premium relates to liabilities that may arise from an officers position within the company, with the exception of conduct involving a wilful breach of duty or improper use of information or position to gain personal advantage. The office covered by the insurance policies are the Directors and officers of the Company. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. The Company has indemnified the Directors and Executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. 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 audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year. NON-AUDIT SERVICES During the year the Consolidated Entity employed the auditor to perform non audit services in relation to the Woodlawn capital raise including work on the Canadian prospectus. ROUNDING OFF The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance with that Corporations Instrument, amounts in the financial report and directors' report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. AUDITOR’S INDEPEDENCE DECLARATION A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on the following page. Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors S Dennis Chairman Sydney, 27 September 2018 Page 48 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 49 5.0 Consolidated Financial Statements CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 OTHER INCOME Accountancy/Professional fees Consultants expense Depreciation and Amortisation expense Directors fees Financing expense amortised Employee benefits expense Insurance expense Legal fees Equity settled share based payments Rental Expenses Stock exchange fees (TSX/ASX) Other expenses from ordinary activities Exploration expenditure expensed Hedge financing costs Investment gain/(loss) Interest Expense Fair value gain/(loss) Unrealised Foreign Exchange gain/(loss) (LOSS) FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE INCOME TAX EXPENSE (LOSS) FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES AFTER INCOME TAX EXPENSE (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PARENT ENTITY OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR Basic earnings per Share Diluted earnings per Share Notes 2 3(a) 6(b) 19(a) 3(b) 11 21(b) 7 15(c) 15(b) 4 27 27 Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 3,635 (102) (123) (55) (488) (507) (1,204) (57) (147) (587) (167) (187) (1,671) (1,011) (776) 561 (227) (1,018) (1,688) (5,819) - (5,819) (5,819) - (5,819) $ (0.028) (0.028) 422 (183) - (60) (320) - (3,289) (94) (99) (554) (137) (63) (1,150) (1,341) - 4,011 - - - (2,857) - (2,857) (2,857) - (2,857) $ (0.06) (0.06) The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Page 50 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2018 CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets Trade and other receivables Derivative Asset Other Assets – deferred costs TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Restricted Cash Trade and other receivables Investments Property, plant and equipment Woodlawn Mine – under construction Exploration and evaluation costs carried forward TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS Notes 20(b) 5 21(a) 6(a) 20(c) 8 7 9 10 11 Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 65,532 2,571 1 - 68,104 8,777 35 5,901 647 156,517 - 171,877 11,690 717 - 2,481 14,888 - 35 5,775 40 - 26,434 32,284 TOTAL ASSETS 239,981 47,172 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Provisions – employee entitlements TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Provisions – Rehabilitation Provisions – employee entitlements Silver Stream Senior Debt TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Contributed equity Option reserve Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY 12 13 16 14 15 15 17 19(a) 19(b) 7,002 547 7,549 15,781 162 22,666 24,941 63,550 71,099 2,461 564 3,025 30 107 - - 137 3,162 168,882 44,010 259,742 2,076 (92,936) 168,882 129,638 1,489 (87,117) 44,010 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 51 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 Notes Shares $’000 Accumulated Losses $’000 Option Reserve $’000 As at 30 June 2017 Total comprehensive income for the year 19(b) Issue of share capital Share issue costs Realised FX Loss Cost of share based payments Option reserve write back 17 17 17 19(a) 129,638 - 140,115 (5,055) (4,956) - - (87,117) (5,819) - - - - - 1,489 - - - - 646 (59) Total $’000 44,010 (5,819) 140,115 (5,055) (4,956) 646 (59) As at 30 June 2018 259,742 (92,936) 2,076 168,882 As at 30 June 2016 Total comprehensive income for the year Return of Capital - Spin-out Ardea Resources Ltd Option reserve write back Cost of share based payments 138,409 - (8,771) - - (84,260) (2,857) - - - 935 - - (7) 561 55,084 (2,857) (8,771) (7) 561 As at 30 June 2017 129,638 (87,117) 1,489 44,010 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Page 52 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 Notes Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Interest received Expenses reimbursed from Ardea Resources Ltd Payments to suppliers Exploration and development expenditure – expensed NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Exploration and development expenditure – capitalised Proceeds from sale of tenements Woodlawn Mine – asset under construction Payment of Bond/Bank Guarantees Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of plant and equipment Payment for US dollar debt and stream FX hedge Proceeds from R&D Refund NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from equity raising Payments for capital raising costs Realised FX loss – Woodlawn equity raising Proceeds from drawdown of Silver Stream Proceeds from drawdown of Senior Debt NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH HELD Cash at the beginning of the reporting period Unrealised FX gain(loss) on translation CASH AT THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD 1,174 - (7,774) (1,011) (7,611) (317) - (111,721) (8,577) 2,584 (663) (776) 1,839 (117,631) 140,115 (4,623) (4,956) 21,648 27,060 179,244 54,002 11,690 (160) 65,532 322 226 (5,549) (1,341) (6,342) (6,105) 100 - - 465 (9) - 3,171 (2,378) - (2,481) - - - (2,481) (11,201) 22,891 - 11,690 11 11 20(c) 9 11 17 17 17 15 15 20(b) The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 53 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Company is a public company limited by shares. The Company was incorporated in Western Australia. The Company is a for profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by Heron Resources Limited and its controlled entities (the Company) in the preparation of the financial statements. a) Basis of preparation The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB's) (including Australian interpretations) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). The financial report also complies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). In the application of AIFRS, 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 factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgment. Actual results may differ from these estimates. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit and loss, certain classes of property, plant and equipment and investment property. The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the full year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Company’s 2018 annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. Exploration expenditure is transferred from ‘Exploration and evaluation assets’ to ‘Mines under construction’ which is a sub-category of ‘Mine properties’ once the work completed to date supports the future development of the property and such development receives appropriate approvals. After transfer of the exploration and evaluation assets, all subsequent expenditure on the construction, installation or completion of infrastructure facilities is capitalised in ‘Mines under construction’. Development expenditure is net of proceeds from the sale of ore extracted during the development phase to the extent that it is considered integral to the development of the mine. Any costs incurred in testing the assets to determine if they are functioning as intended, are capitalised, net of proceeds received from selling any product produced while testing. Where these proceeds exceed the cost of testing, any excess is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. After production starts, all assets included in ‘Mines under construction’ are then transferred to ‘Producing mines’ which is also sub-category of ‘Mine properties’. Concentrate produced from ore extracted during the development phase and sold will be recorded as revenue. b) Basis of consolidation Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Investments in subsidiaries are carried at their cost of acquisition in the Company's financial statements. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity, using consistent accounting policies. All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the Company, including any unrealised profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. c) Income tax The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income based on the notional income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss. Page 54 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability at the same time. The resulting deferred tax assets of the Company are currently not recognised and included as an asset because recovery is not considered probable in the next five years. Heron Resources Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of 1 July 2003. d) Segment reporting A segment is a distinguishable component of the Company that is engaged in the minerals industry in Australia. The Company's activities are divided into three main categories and this information is presented on the same basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’). The CODM is responsible for the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance. The CODM reviews segmental information on a monthly basis vs budget. The accounting policies adopted for internal reporting are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements. Woodlawn – Tenements related to the Woodlawn Project Exploration – Tenements not Woodlawn related. Corporate – Corporate activity. e) Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, duties and taxes paid. The main revenue is interest received, which is recognised on an accrual basis using the effective interest rate method. f) Property, plant and equipment Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses where applicable. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. Depreciation and amortisation on assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost or revalued amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows: Motor Vehicles 3-5 years Fixtures and Fittings 5-15 years Plant and Equipment 5-15 years Buildings 15-25 years Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. g) Exploration and evaluation costs Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is expensed immediately unless it relates to a specific project in which case it is carried forward to the extent that it is expected to be recouped through the successful development of the area, or by its sale. During 2018 all expenses capitalised relate to the Woodlawn project. Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made. Accumulated costs are not carried forward in respect of any area of interest unless rights to tenure of that area are current. h Provision for Rehabilitation Restoration costs that are expected to be incurred are provided for as part of the cost of the exploration, evaluation and development phases that give rise to the need for restoration. A provision for restoration and rehabilitation is recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of development activities undertaken, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount of the provision can be measure reliably. The estimated future obligations include the costs of abandoning sites, removing facilities and restoring affected areas. The provision for future restoration costs is the best estimate of the present value (including an appropriate discount rate relevant to the time value of money plus any risk premium associated with the liability) of the expenditure required to settle the restoration Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 55 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED obligation at the reporting date. Future restoration costs are reviewed annually and any changes in the estimate are reflected in the present value of the restoration provision. The initial estimate of the restoration and rehabilitation provision is capitalised into the cost of the related asset and amortised on the same basis as the related assets, unless the present obligation arises from the production of inventory in the period, in which case the amount is included in the cost of production for the period. Changes in the estimate of the provision for restoration and rehabilitation are treated in the same manner, except that the unwinding of the effect of discounting on the provision is recognized as a finance cost rather than being capitalised into the cost of the related asset. i) Investments Investments held by the Company are classified as being available-for-sale financial assets and are stated at fair value, being the market value of the shares held at balance date. Where a reduction in value is significant or prolonged it is recognised as impairment in the statement of profit or loss, with any other resultant gain or loss recognised in equity and included in other comprehensive income. Where these investments are derecognised, the cumulative gain and loss previously recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit and loss. Where these investments are interest bearing, interest calculated using the effective interest method is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Financial instruments classified as held for trading or available-for-sale investments are recognised/derecognised by the Company on the date it commits to purchase/sell the investment. Securities held to maturity are recognised/derecognised on the day they are transferred to/by the Company. j) Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables are stated at their cost and are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of invoicing. k) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with the banks, other short term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts, if any, are shown within short-term borrowings on the statement of financial position. l) Impairment Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less cost to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. m) Employee benefits (i) Wages and salaries, annual leave Liabilities for wages and salaries and annual leave are recognised as employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts to be paid when the liabilities are settled. (ii) Long service leave The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service and final average salary. n) Share-based payment transactions The Company provides benefits to the Directors and employees of the Company in the form of share based payment transactions, whereby services are rendered in exchange for shares or rights over shares ("Equity-settled transactions"). An Employee Share Option Plan ("ESOP") and a Performance Rights Program (zero exercise price options) provides benefits to Directors, employees and consultants. The cost of these equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to fair value at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the Black-Scholes or Monte Carlo model. In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of Heron Resources Limited ("market conditions"). The cost of equity-settled securities is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant individual becomes fully entitled to the award ("vesting date"). Where the Company acquires some form of interest in an exploration tenement or an exploration area of interest and the consideration comprises share-based payment transactions, the fair value of the equity instruments granted is measured at grant date. The cost of equity securities is recognised within capitalised mineral exploration and evaluation expenditure, together with a corresponding increase in equity. Page 56 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED o) Provisions Provisions for legal claims and service warranties are recognised when: the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. p) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are stated at cost. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid on 30 days. q) Dividends No dividends have been paid or proposed during or since the end of the year. r) Goods and services tax Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. s) Contributed equity Incremental costs directly attributed to the issue of new shares or options are shown in the equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, or for the acquisition of a business, are included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration. t) Financial Liabilities Initial recognition and measurement Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, financial guarantee contracts and derivative financial instruments. Subsequent measurement The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification and are described below. u) Debt After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit or loss. v) Silver Stream The Company has accounted for the Silver Stream as a financial liability under AASB139. Financial Liabilities are assessed at fair value through profit or loss. These liabilities include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in AASB 139 are satisfied. The Group has designated its Silver Stream financial liability as at fair value through profit or loss. De-recognition A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 57 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED w) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period include the Provision for Rehabilitation (refer Note 1(h)), the Silver stream (refer Note 1 (w)) and the Woodlawn Asset under Construction. Other Assets and Liabilities subject to significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions include: Impairment of property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment if there is any indication that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where a review for impairment is conducted, the recoverable amount is assessed by reference to the higher of 'value in use' (being net present value of expected future cash flows of the relevant cash generating unit) and 'fair value less costs to sell'. Share based payment transactions The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the Black-Scholes or Monte Carlo methodology. Options in Ardea Resources Ltd During 2017, the Company received 10,000,000 options with an exercise price of $0.25 cents in Ardea Resources as consideration for the costs incurred by Heron in the Ardea IPO. The fair value is determined by using either the Black-Scholes or Binomial methodology. New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted Heron Resources has adopted the following new and amended accounting standards from 1 July 2017: AASB 2015-2 Disclosure Initiative Amendment to AASB 101 - This Standard amends AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify existing presentation and disclosure requirements and to ensure entities are able to use judgement when applying the Standard in determining what information to disclose, where and in what order information is presented in their financial statements AASB 2014-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation. The amendments clarify the principle in AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and AASB 138 Intangible Assets that revenue reflects a pattern of economic benefits that are generated from operating a business (of which the asset is part) rather than the economic benefits that are consumed through use of the asset. Adoption of these standards did not have any material effect on the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position of the Group. Accounting standards issued but not yet effective Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted by the Consolidated Entity for the year ended 30 June 2018. At this time the following standards and interpretations may have an impact, but the extent of this is not expected to be material: AASB 2016-2 Disclosure Initiative - The amendments to AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows require entities to provide disclosures about changes in their liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes (such as foreign exchange gains or losses). AASB 9 Financial Instruments - A new standard which replaces AASB 139. This new Standard version includes a model for classification and measurement for all financial assets and liabilities, a single, forward-looking ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge accounting. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. (Company 1 July 2018). A finalised version of AASB 9 has been issued which contains accounting requirements for financial instruments, replacing AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The standard contains requirements in the areas of classification and measurement, impairment, hedge accounting and derecognition. The Group has determined that the impact of the new standard on the Group’s financial report will be immaterial. This standard applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and will be applicable for the Group for the annual reporting period beginning 1 July 2018." AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. (Company 1 July 2018). As the Group is not generating revenue, there is no impact on current reporting. AASB 16 Leases. AASB 16 requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model in a similar way to finance leases. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. (Company 1 July 2019). All existing operating leases (as disclosed in the commitment note) are expected to come on to the Balance Sheet. At this time the interpretation may have an impact, but the potential extent of this has not been determined as the company does not currently have significant operating leases and would depend on establishment of any new operating lease arrangements. Page 58 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments. The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in IAS 12 Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. (Company 1 July 2019). x) Capital risk management The Group's and the parent entity's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to fund exploration activities and develop or secure access to a cash producing asset. Consistent with others in the industry, the Group and the parent entity monitor capital on the basis of working capital requirements and capital expenditure commitments. During 2018 the Group's strategy, was to maintain a current account balance sufficient to meet the Company's day to day expenses and near-term capital expenditure commitments with the balance held in term deposits, while maintaining sufficient cash, term deposits and undrawn debt facilities to meet the projected development costs of Woodlawn through to projected peak cash draw. y) Fair value Management assessed that the fair values of cash and short term deposits, receivables, trade payables and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Under AASB 139, the company’s long term debt and Silver Stream will continue to be reported as Financial Liabilities. The company has elected to measure the Silver Stream at fair value under AASB 139 based on the US exchange rate and the price of Silver (both spot and forward curve prices) at each reporting date. Once Woodlawn is in production, actual Silver reserves and discount (risk) rate will also be used to assess fair value. Any gain or loss from the movement of the price of silver and from the foreign exchange rate will be taken up in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Senior Debt is accounted for under the amortisation cost method under AASB 139, with the initial measurement being taken up at fair value and subsequent measurement at amortised cost. This debt will be revalued according to the US exchange rate at each reporting period and any gain or loss will be taken up in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Fair value measurement IFRS establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritises the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities sand the lower priority to unobservable inputs. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2: Inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. The Silver Stream was classified as Level 3 as its valuation is based on the Silver price at 30 June 2018. The fair value of the silver stream obligation is calculated using a combination of spot Silver prices, forward Silver prices, the risk free interest rate derived from the RBA and expected silver ounces to be delivered from the Woodlawn project life of mine model. Investments in Listed Entities was classified as a Level 1 valuation at 30 June 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 59 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 NOTE 2. OTHER INCOME Interest received Proceeds from exercise of Alchemy/Siberia agreement Gain from sale of listed investments1 Sundry Income Total revenues from continuing activities 1,410 170 1,979 76 3,635 1. The gain on sale of listed investments represents the sale of Ardea Loyalty options in December 2017. NOTE 3. OPERATING EXPENSES The profit / (loss) before income tax expense has been determined after charging a number of items including the following: a) Depreciation and amortisation expense Plant & equipment Office equipment & furniture Motor vehicles b) Other expenses include the following: Travel & accommodation Office expenses and supplies Information technology Report expenses and printing Conferences and seminars Investor Research and Relations Miscellaneous expenses Payroll tax Total other expenses NOTE 4. INCOME TAX a) Temporary differences carried forward Current Tax Deferred tax 282 100 - 40 422 (13) (41) (6) (60) (200) (105) (189) (55) (18) (328) (101) (154) (8) (19) (28) (55) (186) (146) (168) (1) (8) (319) (545) (298) (1,671) (1,150) - - - - - - The Heron Resources Limited group of companies was tax consolidated on 1 July 2003 and during FY2017 the Company entered into tax sharing and/or tax funding agreements with its members. The parent entity made a tax loss and on consolidation the group made a tax loss during the year. The parent and the subsidiaries have approximately $123M in tax losses carried forward in both Group losses and Transferred Losses Due to the uncertainty of offsetting these tax losses with future taxable income, the carried forward tax losses are not recognised as an asset on the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2018. The Directors are of the view that there is insufficient probability that the parent entity and its subsidiaries will derive sufficient income in the foreseeable future to justify recognising the tax losses and temporary differences as deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Heron Resources Limited is the head entity for the group. Page 60 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 4. INCOME TAX CONTINUED Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable is as follows: Profit (loss) from operations before income tax expense Tax at Australian tax rates of 27.5% (2017 27.5%) Tax effect of non-temporary differences Tax effect of equity raising costs debited to equity Over or under provision from previous years Tax effect of tax losses and temporary differences not recognised Income tax expense (5,819) (1,600) (583) (286) - 2,469 - There is no amount of tax benefit recognised in equity as the tax effect of temporary differences has not been booked c) d) Tax Losses - Revenue Unused tax losses for which no tax loss has been booked as a DTA adjusted for non-temporary differences Potential tax benefit at 30% e) Unrecognised temporary differences Non-deductible amounts as temporary differences Accelerated deductions for book compared to tax Total at 100% Potential effect on future tax expense for temporary differences at 27.5% f) There are no franking credits available for future years NOTE 5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES – CURRENT Accrued interest receivable Prepayments Goods & services tax receivable Property bonds Tenement securities (refer Note 20) Ardea Resources Ltd Sundry Debtors (2,857) (787) (964) (5) - 1,756 - 95,758 26,333 736 (8,633) (7,897) (2,171) 2 155 166 - - 238 156 717 122,861 33,787 14,292 (30,096) (15,804) (4,346) 236 666 1,488 38 90 - 53 2,571 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 61 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 6. OTHER ASSETS – CURRENT a) Equity financing costs (1) Stream financing costs (2) Debt financing costs (3) Expense for Woodlawn Project Finance Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 - - - - 489 419 1,573 2,481 (1) (2) (3) Cost of Equity raise were re-allocated to the Statement of Changes in Equity during the year Steam financing costs have been amortised directly to the Profit and Loss upon recognition of the Stream Debt Financing costs have been re-allocated to Senior Debt - refer note 15(c) Expenses for Woodlawn Project finance include external legal, broker, financial advisory costs and independent experts that are directly related to the Woodlawn project funding process. On 12 March 2018, the US$16M Silver Stream was drawn down. On 31 May 2018, the first debt tranche of US$20M was also drawn down. On 26 September 2018, the company successfully completed the draw down of the second tranche of US$20M of Debt from Orion Mine Finance. A summary of the amortised costs is shown below. The costs will be amortised over the expected tenor for the Senior Debt. b) Reconciliation of Woodlawn Project Financing Costs for each debt category Capitalised costs at 1 July 2017 Costs incurred on drawdown Amortised costs to date Carrying value at 30 June 2018 (1) Refer Note 15 (c) Silver Stream $'000 Senior Debt $'000 Total Financing Costs $'000 419 61 (480) - 1,573 800 (27) 2,346(1) 1,992 861 (507) 2,346 NOTE 7 . INVESTMENTS IN ENTITIES - NON CURRENT Centennial Mining Ltd (CTL) is an Australian listed public exploration company with 1,044,434,244 fully paid ordinary shares on issue. Heron holds 23,000,000 fully paid shares as at 30 June 2018. On 21 June 2018, Centennial entered into a trading halt and shares have been suspended due to the company’s inability to pay off its convertible notes by their due date. The company is seeking to raise funds via a rights issue in order to provide funds to pay its convertible notes and working capital for the company, therefore the shares have been valued at nil as at 30 June 2018. Metalicity Limited (MCT) is an Australian listed public exploration company with 578,574,858 fully paid ordinary shares on issue. During the year, the company sold 13,375,000 shares in Metalicity on market for cash proceeds of $605,000 less brokerage fees. Heron held nil shares as at 30 June 2018. Alchemy Resources Ltd (ALY) is an Australian listed public exploration company with 352,335,585 shares on issue. On 16 April 2018, Heron was issued 10,000,000 new shares and 10,000,000 options in Alchemy under a binding option agreement to include tenement licences into existing Alchemy/Heron NSW Farm In and JV agreement, which have been valued at a closing price of $0.017 on that day. As at 30 June 2018, Heron owns 12,000,000 shares in Alchemy and 12,500,000 options with a 3-year term and an exercise price of $0.10 (for 2,500,000 options) and $0.05 (for 10,000,000 options) (nil value ascribed) as at 30 June 2018. Ardea Resources Ltd (ARL) is an Australian listed public exploration company that was spun out of Heron in February 2017. To compensate Heron for the costs it incurred during the IPO, Heron was issued 10,000,000 options in Ardea with an exercise price of $0.25 cents. The options are escrowed until February 2019. Since 30 June 2017, the Ardea share price has increased from $0.58 to $0.78 as at 30 June 2018. Using the same Black Scholes assumptions as at 30 June 2017, the options value at 30 June 2018 is calculated at $0.5721 per option. The 10,000,000 options have been revalued on this basis as at 30 June 2018. Page 62 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 7. INVESTMENTS IN ENTITIES - NON CURRENTS CONTINUED Investments in other entities at fair value Alchemy Resources Limited Ardea Resources Limited Centennial Mining Limited Metalicity Limited Movement in investments Centennial Mining Opening carrying value 30 June 2017 (shares and options) Sold on market - Shares/Options Gain/(Impairment) Closing carrying value 30 June 2018 Metalicity Limited Opening carrying value 30 June 2017 Proceeds from issue of shares for Rocky Gully Sold on market - Shares Gain/(impairment) Closing carrying value 30 June 2018 Alchemy Resources Limited Opening carrying value 30 June 2017 Proceeds from issue of shares for exercise option agreement Gain/(Impairment) Closing carrying value 30 June 2018 Ardea Resources Opening carrying value 30 June 2017 Gain/(Impairment) Closing carrying value 30 June 2018 Summary Opening carrying value 30 June 2017 Assets sold to Ardea Value of 10m options in Ardea at initial recognition Proceeds from issue of shares for Alchemy option agreement Sold on market – Metalicity Shares/Options Gain/(Impairment) Closing carrying value 30 June 2018 30 June 2018 $'000 30 June 2017 $'000 180 5,721 - - 5,901 2018 $'000 460 - (460) - 535 - (605) 70 - 40 170 (30) 180 4,740 981 5,721 5,775 - - 170 (605) 561 5,901 40 4,740 460 535 5,775 2017 $'000 673 (379) 166 460 1,006 - (86) (385) 535 50 - (10) 40 - 500 4,240 4,740 1,907 (178) 500 - (465) 4,011 5,775 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 63 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 35 35 480 (332) 148 1,003 (922) 81 662 (244) 418 647 8 148 - (8) 148 18 82 - (19) 81 13 433 - (28) 418 35 35 333 (325) 8 921 (902) 19 229 (216) 13 40 22 9 (9) (14) 8 70 - (11) (39) 191 19 - - (6) 13 NOTE 8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - NON CURRENT Employee share option plan – non-recourse loan NOTE 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (a) Plant and equipment at cost Accumulated depreciation Office equipment & furniture at cost Accumulated depreciation Motor vehicles at cost Accumulated depreciation Total property, plant and equipment Reconciliation Plant and equipment: Carrying amount at 1 July 2017 Additions Disposals Depreciation Expense Carrying value at 30 June 2018 Office equipment and furniture: Carrying amount at 1 July 2017 Additions Disposals Depreciation Expense Carrying value at 30 June 2018 Motor vehicles: Carrying amount at 1 July 2017 Additions Disposals Depreciation Expense Carrying value at 30 June 2018 1 Rounding Page 64 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 10. WOODLAWN MINE – ASSET UNDER CONSTRUCTION Balance at beginning of period Rehabilitation Asset (refer Note 16) Woodlawn Mine property– capitalised exploration transferred (refer Note 11) Sedgman EPC1 Earthworks2 Owners Costs 3 Balance at end of period 30 June 2018 - 15,751 24,912 83,482 12,887 19,485 156,517 1 2 3 Sedgman EPC represents the Engineer, Procurement and Construction costs related to the construction of the Woodlawn processing plant Earthworks include the ROM pad, TSF4 Tailings dam, the Box Cut and other earthworks infrastructure at Woodlawn Owner’s costs represent all Woodlawn costs of construction incurred which are not covered by the EPC Contract with Sedgman or the Earthworks contract with Ertech. Rehabilitation Woodlawn Asset $'000 - 15,751 15,751 Mine Property Capitalised Exploration $'000 26,434 (1,522) 24,912 Sedgman EPC Earthworks Owners Costs Construction Total $'000 - 83,482 83,482 $'000 - 12,887 12,887 $'000 - 19,485 19,485 $'000 26,434 130,083 156,517 Balance brought forward as at 30 June 2017 Costs incurred/transferred during period Balance at 30 June 2018 In September 2017, the Company commenced Construction activities at Woodlawn. NOTE 11. EXPLORATION, EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS CARRIED FORWARD Balance brought forward Exploration and evaluation costs incurred - Woodlawn Ardea Spin-out Exploration and evaluation costs incurred – other projects Exploration and evaluation expensed as incurred R&D Tax incentive refund Woodlawn Exploration costs transferred to Woodlawn Mine Property (refer Note 10) Balance carried forward NOTE 12. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES – CURRENT Trade creditors and accruals - Woodlawn Trade creditors and accruals – Corporate Trade creditors are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms. 30 June 2018 $'000 30 June 2017 $'000 26,434 317 - 1,011 (1,011) (1,839) (24,912) - 31,068 6,837 (8,300) 1,341 (1,341) (3,171) - 26,434 Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 6,737 265 7,002 733 1,728 2,461 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 65 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 13. PROVISIONS – CURRENT Employee entitlements Annual Leave Long Service Leave NOTE 14. PROVISIONS – NON CURRENT Employee entitlements Long Service Leave Annual Leave NOTE 15. BORROWINGS – NON CURRENT a) Silver Stream Senior Debt – 1st Debt Tranche Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 511 36 547 162 - 162 22,666 24,941 47,607 421 143 564 107 - 107 - - - Silver Stream The Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Tarago Operations Pty Ltd, entered into a financing agreement with OMF Fund II (H) Ltd during the year. This agreement included a Silver Streaming arrangement of US$16 million, which the Company received on the 8th of March 2018. The sum received has been accounted for as a Financial Liability at fair value through profit and loss. Under this agreement, the Company will deliver 80% of the Silver extracted from the Woodlawn Mine (SML20) until it has delivered 2,150,000 ounces of Refined Silver, followed by 40% of the Silver in the mine until it has delivered 3,400,000 of Refined Silver, and thereafter 25% of the Refined Silver extracted from the mine. Heron has elected to fair value the entire instrument. The obligation represents a derivative liability for the silver price option feature included in the agreement and will therefore be remeasured at each balance sheet date at fair value with the movement being recorded in the profit and loss. The obligation resulted in an unrealised fair value (loss) of ($1,018) for the year ended 30 June 2018 which has been included in the Statement of Profit and Loss. b) Silver Stream Opening Balance as at 1 July 2017 Silver Stream drawdown as at 8 March 2018 Foreign exchange adjustment (30 June 2018) Fair value loss/(gain) (30 June 2018) Senior Debt (all numbers in ‘000s) c) Senior Debt Opening Balance as at 1 July 2017 Debt drawn down on 29 May 2018 Foreign exchange adjustment Interest Accrued Debt financing costs Carrying value at 30 June 2018 Page 66 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 2018 $'000 - 20,516 1,132 21,648 1,018 22,666 - 26,664 396 27,060 227 (2,346) 24,941 2017 $'000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 15. BORROWINGS - NON CURRENT CONTINUED A Loan Facility for US$60 million with funds to be drawn in 3 tranches, was provided as part of the financing agreement with OMF Fund II (H) Ltd. The first tranche of US$20M was drawn on the 29th of May 2018. The second tranche was drawn down on 26 September 2018 and the third and final tranche is expected to be drawn down in December 2018. The funding rate is the aggregate of a margin of 7.25% and the applicable Libor rate, being a minimum of 2.5%, for each interest period. The loan was initially recorded at fair value less associated transaction costs. The proceeds from draw down was considered to represent the fair value of the facility at that time. The loan is subsequently measured at amortised cost. Under the agreement, Heron has to maintain a cash balance of not less than $15 million in its Tarago Operations subsidiary operating accounts. NOTE 16. PROVISION FOR REHABILITATION (all numbers in ‘000’s) Provision for Rehabilitation – Woodlawn Provision for Rehabilitation – Other tenements Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 15,751 30 15,781 - 30 30 With respect to Woodlawn, the rehabilitation provision both on the date that construction activities began and as at 30 June 2018, is based on the assessment of an independent environmental consultant using the NSW Department of Resources and Energy (DRE) rehabilitation cost estimation tool. The rehabilitation costs are the estimated costs to rehabilitate the mine site areas that the company is responsible for as at 30 June 2018. Given that tailings re-processing is a rehabilitation activity the company will assess the adequacy of the rehabilitation provision at each balance sheet date. NOTE 17. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY Ordinary shares are fully paid and have no par value. They entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote. Issue of ordinary shares Opening balance 30 June 2018 Shares 30 June 2017 Shares 415,009,381 415,009,381 Issue of shares – Sept 2017 for Woodlawn Financing 2,001,562,259 1 for 10 Share Consolidation – Dec 2017 (2,174,904,728) Return of capital – Ardea Spin-out Share issue costs Realised FX Loss Closing balance - - - 30 June 2018 $’000 129,638 140,115 - - (5,055) (4,956) (1) 30 June 2017 $’000 138,409 - - (8,771) - - - - - - - 241,666,912 415,009,381 259,742 129,638 (1) For the Woodlawn capital raising, 2.002 billion shares were issued at $A0.07 cents per share (pre the 1 for 10 share consolidation in December 2017). The three cornerstone investors subscribed for their shares in US$ which was converted to A$ upon receipts of funds in September 2017 thereby creating an FX loss. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 67 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING Segmental information for consolidated statement of comprehensive income Year ended June 2018 Interest received - other persons/corporations Proceeds from exercise of options agreement Gain from sale of listed investments Sundry Income Option fee received Total revenues Depreciation Exploration expenditure expensed as incurred Other expenses Profit / (loss) Corporate $’000 Woodlawn Project $’000 Exploration $’000 1,115 170 1,913 68 8 3,340 (22) - (6,337) (3,085) 295 - 66 - - 361 (33) - (2,050) (1,722) - - - - - - (1,011) (1) (1,012) Total $’000 1,410 170 1,979 68 8 3,635 (55) (1,011) (8,388) (5,819) Year ended June 2017 Corporate Woodlawn Lewis Ponds Sale of fixed assets (loss) Sale of investments Interest received - other persons/corporations Sundry Income Total revenues Depreciation Exploration expenditure expensed as incurred Termination – severance Other expenses Profit / (loss) $'000 - 100 282 40 422 (33) - (2,291) 413 (1,489) $'000 - - - - (27) - - (27) $'000 - - - - - - - - - KNP $'000 - - - - (371) - - (371) Exploration $'000 - - - - - (970) - - (970) Total $'000 - 100 282 40 422 (60) (1,341) (2,291) 413 (2,857) Segmental information for statement of financial position Balance at June 2018 Total current assets Corporate $’000 27,217 Woodlawn Project $’000 Exploration $’000 40,810 77 Total $’000 68,104 Property, plant and equipment Exploration and evaluation costs carried forward Investment Restricted Cash Woodlawn Mine – under construction Other non-current assets 51 - 5,901 8,777 - 35 596 - - - 156,517 - Total non-current assets 14,764 157,113 Total assets Total liabilities 41,981 197,923 525 70,544 - - - - - - - 77 30 647 - 5,901 8,777 156,517 35 171,877 239,981 71,099 Page 68 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING CONTINUED Balance at June 2017 Corporate Woodlawn Lewis Ponds Total current assets Property, plant and equipment Exploration and evaluation costs carried forward Investment Other non-current assets Total non-current assets Total assets Total liabilities $'000 12,407 40 - 5,775 2,516 8,331 $'000 - - 26,434 - - 26,434 20,738 26,434 1,783 1,349 $'000 - - - - - - - - NOTE 19. ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND RESERVES a) Option Reserve Balance at the beginning of the year Cost of share based payments Write back lapsed options expense Equity settled share based payments KNP $'000 - Exploration $'000 - Total $'000 12,407 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 26,434 5,775 2,516 34,765 47,172 30 3,162 Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 1,489 646 (59) 587 935 561 (7) 554 Balance at end of the year 2,076 1,489 The option reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued and expensed over the vesting period and credited to this reserve. The shares will reverse against the share capital when the underlying options are exercised or lapse. b) Accumulated losses Balance at the beginning of the year Net profit/(loss) for the period Balance at end of the year (87,117) (5,819) (92,936) (84,260) (2,857) (87,117) Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 69 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 20. CASH FLOW STATEMENTS a) Reconciliation of operating loss after income tax to the net cash flows from operations: Operating loss after income tax Add: Depreciation Financing expense Share based payments Exploration and evaluation costs expensed Unrealised Foreign Exchange loss Fair Value loss Investment gain (Increase) in Trade payables, creditors and accruals (Increase) in accrued interest, GST receivable and other Debtors (Increase) in prepayments b) Cash Cash on hand Deposits at Call (1) Closing cash balance c) Restricted Cash – Non-current Environmental Bond Bank Guarantee – Veolia Westpac Corporate Credit Card Bond Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 (5,819) (2,857) 55 507 587 1,011 1,688 1,018 (561) (4,348) (1,237) (512) (7,611) 15,532 50,000 65,532 3,577 5,000 200 8,777 60 - 554 1,341 - - (4,011) (1,387) 187 (229) (6,342) 1,690 10,000 11,690 - - 200 200 (1) Deposits at Call are Term Deposits of range between 1 to 3 months. The yield on the Term Deposits during the year ranges between 1.96% - 2.56% During the 12 months to 30 June 2018, the Company posted a rehabilitation Bond of $3,577,000 with the Department of Resources and Energy (DRE) to cover the environmental liabilities at the Woodlawn Mine (excluding Veolia’s area of operations). The Company also provided a $5,000,000 Bank Guarantee to Veolia in compliance with its obligations under the Veolia Cooperation Deed. The Company has also provided $200,000 Bond to Westpac as security for Company Credit Cards. Cash security for tenement and environmental bonds of $90,000 is included in Trade and Other Receivables (refer to Note 5) in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. This cash is not available to the Company for ordinary activities. Property Bonds of $38,121 (June 2017: $35,711) are also not included in Cash. This amount is held as a security term deposit and is not available to the Company for ordinary activities and is also included in Trade and Other Receivables (refer Note 5). Page 70 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 21. DERIVATIVE ASSET a) Foreign Exchange Forward Contract Consolidated Entity 2017 $'000 2018 $'000 1 1 - - During the 12 months to 30 June 2018, the Company entered into three Foreign Currency hedges (AUD Call options) to mitigate the risk of adverse movements in the USD: AUD. The three hedges cover the foreign exchange risk of the US dollar denominated Silver Stream of $16M and two of the three US$20M Debt trenches. As at 30 June 2018, only one of the hedges remained outstanding and it expired as at 31 July 2018 unexercised. - 777 (776) 1 - - - - b) Opening as at 1 July 2017 Purchase of Derivative Assets Derivative write-off Closing balance as at 30 June 2018 NOTE 22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Directors of the Company during the financial year were: Non-Executive Directors Stephen Dennis Fiona Robertson Borden Putnam III Mark Sawyer Peter Rozenauers (appointed 22 September 2017) Ricardo de Armas (appointed 22 September 2017) Ian Pattison (appointed 29 November 2017) Executive Directors Wayne Taylor The Key Management Personnel other than Executive Directors for the financial year were (for full year unless stated): Chief Operating Officer Andrew Lawry General Manager - Finance and Company Secretary Simon Smith General Manager - Exploration Manager David von Perger General Manager - Strategy and Business Development Charlie Kempson General Manager - Woodlawn Brian Hearne Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 40-53 of the Directors report. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 71 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial risk management The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; market risk (fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk. The Company's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Company. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with counterparty’s inability to fulfil its payment obligations. The Company's credit risk is primarily attributable to cash and accounts receivable. Cash consists of cash on hand with reputable financial institutions. Financial instruments included in accounts receivable consist of GST receivable from government authorities in Australia and deposits held with vendors. Management believes that credit risk with respect to financial instruments included in cash and accounts receivable is low. Liquidity risk (all financial numbers in ‘000s) The Company's approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due. As at 30 June 2018, the Company had cash of $65,532 (30 June 2017: $11,690) to settle current liabilities of $7,549 (30 June 2017: $3,025). A significant portion of the current cash on the Balance Sheet will be utilised for the construction of the Woodlawn Mine via the EPC contract with Sedgman. As at 30 June 2018 the Company also had undrawn debt facilities of US$40M which together with the cash on its balance sheet will be used to meet the ongoing development costs of the Woodlawn mine through to peak cash draw. Non-current interest bearing loans and borrowings $US20,000,000 Loan Liquidity Risk Year ended 30 June 2018 Trade and other payable Interest-bearing loans and borrowings Year ended 30 June 2017 Trade and other payable Interest-bearing loans and borrowings Interest Rate % Maturity LIBOR+7.5 31 Dec 2022 2018 $’000 24,941 2017 $’000 - On demand $'000 Less than 3 months $'000 3 to 12 months $'000 - - - - - - (7,002) - (7,002) (2,461) - (2,461) - - - - - - 1 to 5 years $'000 - (24,941) (24,941) - - - > 5 years $'000 Total $'000 - - - - - - (7,002) (24,941) (31,943) (2,461) - (2,461) Apart from provision for employee entitlements (e.g. Annual Leave), most of the Company's financial liabilities have contractual maturities of less than 30 days and are subject to normal trade terms. Market risk Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity prices. The Company continues to monitor the long term assets and assesses the value of the asset on a regular basis. Interest rate risk The Company has cash balances. The Company's current policy is to invest excess cash in term deposits with banks. The Company’s debt is subject to a market based interest rate (LIBOR + margin). The Company continues to assess the short and long term interest rate risk on its debt. Foreign currency risk The Company's functional reporting currency is the Australian dollar and major purchases are transacted in Australian dollars and to a lesser extent, US dollars. The Company funds the development of Woodlawn and administrative expenses using a combination of Australian dollars and US dollars. The company holds sufficient currency in native denominations to fund its ongoing currency obligations. During FY2018, the Company entered into Foreign Currency Hedges (AUD Call options) to hedge the conversion of the majority of the US denominated debt into Australian dollars. Page 72 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CONTINUED Commodity price risk The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity prices. Commodity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on earnings and economic value due to commodity price movements and volatilities. The Company closely monitors commodity prices as it relates to valuable minerals to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company. The ability of the Company to develop its properties and the future profitability of the Company is directly related to the market price of nickel, zinc, lead and copper and certain other metals. As the Company moves closer to commercial production in early 2019, the Company will investigate appropriate commodity hedging strategies. NOTE 24. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION Amounts received or due and receivable for: Ernst & Young – Audit services NOTE 25. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE a) Exploration Commitments $'000 $'000 89 56 In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration and mining tenements, the Company estimates the following annual exploration expenditure up until expiry or relinquishment of the mining tenure with the NSW Department of Resources and Energy. Due to the Company's operation in exploring and evaluating areas of interest, exploration expenditure beyond twelve months cannot be reliably determined. These obligations are not provided for in the financial statements and are payable based on granted tenements: Not later than 1 year 491 527 If the Company decides to relinquish certain leases and/or does not meet these obligations, assets recognised in the statement of financial position may require review to determine the appropriateness of carrying values. The sale, transfer or farm-out of exploration rights to third parties will reduce or extinguish these obligations. Those amounts detailed above include expenditure commitments which are the responsibility of earn-in / joint venture partners. If those joint venture partners continue to meet the expenditure commitments under respective joint venture / earn-in agreements, the estimates detailed above will reduce. b) Operating Lease Commitments The Company has leased two office premises under non-cancellable operating leases for periods of five years and one year. Lease amounts include a base amount, plus variable outgoings and car parking and are subject to an annual rent review by way of the consumer price index at the time of review. Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years Later than 5 years c) Capital Commitments 242 653 - 13 - - For the construction of the Woodlawn Processing plant, the Company has entered into an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract with Sedgman Australia. The EPC Contract is for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). The GMP means that the Company’s capital commitments are capped at the agreed EPC Contract sum of $107 million plus any agreed variations. As at 30 June 2018, the Company had capital commitments remaining under this contract of $25.6 million. This commitment will be paid for prior to 30 June 2019. The Company has also entered into long term contracts with major suppliers. These contracts are subject to mine production commencing. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 73 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 26. INVESTMENTS IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES Name of Entity Country of Registration Class of Shares Consolidated Entity’s Investment 2017 2018 Tarago Operations Pty Ltd Woodlawn Mine Holdings Pty Ltd Hampton Nickel Pty Limited Ochre Resources Pty Limited Tarago Exploration Pty Ltd Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Cost of Parent Entity’s Investment 2018 $ 100 10 10 100 10 2017 $ 100 10 10 100 10 Hampton Nickel Pty Limited is being used by the Company to hold the Bulong nickel properties which are subject to a joint venture with Southern Gold Ltd. Ochre Resources Pty Limited ("Ochre") was registered on 7 February 2005 and holds the Girilambone and Overflow tenements which are subject to a joint venture with Alchemy Resources Ltd. Woodlawn Mine Holdings Pty Ltd was incorporated on 27 May 2016 to act as a holding company for Tarago Operations Pty Ltd, the principal owner of the Woodlawn Mine assets. During the financial year, TriOrigin Mining Pty Ltd changed its name to Tarago Exploration Pty Ltd Consolidated Entity 2017 $ 2018 $ (0.028) (0.06) 205,191,724 41,500,9381 (0.028) (0.06) 205,191,724 41,500,938 (5,818,754) (2,856,542) NOTE 27. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per Share Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in the calculation of basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per Share Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Earnings profit/(loss) used in calculating basic and diluted earnings profit/(loss) per share (1) 1 for 10 Share Consolidation – Nov 2017 The 2,000,836 (2017: 24,829,828) options and 2,895,000 performance rights outstanding as at 30 June 2018 are not considered to be dilutive given the Group incurred a loss. NOTE 28. EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME a) Employee Share Scheme An Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) has been established for Heron Resources Limited, whereby employees, Directors and Officers of the Company may be issued with options over ordinary shares of Heron Resources Limited. At the General Meeting on 17 November 2015, shareholders approved the ESOP. Under the ESOP, the options vest upon the successful achievement of a number of key milestones at Woodlawn. The Options cannot be transferred and will not be quoted on the ASX. No options were issued under this ESOP during the year. During the year 421,459 options expired under the ESOP. Page 74 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 28. EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME CONTINUED Details of options as at the beginning and end of the reporting date and movements during the year are set out in the table below: Grant date Expiry date 5-Mar-13 5-Aug-14 5-Aug-14 5-Dec-15 1-Feb-17 5-Mar-18 23-Oct-17 20-Nov-18 4-Dec-20 1-Feb-22 Weighted average exercise price b) Performance Rights Program price Exercise Number of Options at the beginning of the year 100,000 21,459 85,836 1,950,000 265,000 2,422,295 0.86 $2.90 $1.20 $0.70 $0.72 $1.10 Options expired / lapsed this year (100,000) (21,459) - (300,000) - (421,459) 1.26 Options issued in the year - - - - - - N/A Number of Options at the end of the year - - 85,836 1,650,000 265,000 2,000,836 0.77 Options exercisable at the end of the year - - 85,836 550,000 - 635,836 0.72 A Performance Rights Plan (the Plan) has been established for Heron Resources Limited, where employees, Directors and Officers of the Company may be issued with zero exercise price options over ordinary shares of Heron Resources Limited (Performance Rights) which will vest in 3 years’ time subject to achieving Total Shareholder Return (TSR) hurdles. At the 2017 General Meeting, shareholders approved the Plan. Performance Rights cannot be transferred and will not be quoted on the ASX. During the year, 2,895,000 Performance Rights were issued under the Plan during the year. Performance Rights: Date 1 July 2017 30 June 2018 Details Exercise price Expiry date Number Opening balance Rights issued Rights cancelled Closing balance Nil $Nil Nil - N/A Nil 30 June 2020 2,895,000 N/A Nil - 2,895,000 The value of the Performance Rights at the date of grant was undertaken by an independent valuer using a Monte Carlo simulation methodology. The value of the Performance Rights was deemed to be $0.539 per right and were granted after the 1 for 10 share consolidation. NOTE 29. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Other than those noted below there is no matter or circumstance which has arisen since 30 June 2018 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect: a) b) The operations, in the financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the Company; The results of those operations On 26 September 2018 the Company successfully drew down the second US$20M debt tranche. NOTE 30. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES a) Performance bonds and rental bond commitment The Company has provided cash backed performance bonds with the NSW Dept. of Resources and Energy of $90,000 (30 June 2017: $120,000) and a rental bond commitment ($17,187) over its office in Sydney. The performance bonds and rental bond commitment are cash backed. The Company also has and a rental bond commitment ($15,623) over its Perth office. b) Agreement with Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (“Veolia”) In 2011, the Company and Tarago Operations Pty Ltd (“TOP”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with Veolia. This agreement was further updated in 2017, under which the Company agreed: (i) To assume the environmental liabilities associated with the Woodlawn site, excluding Veolia’s area of operation. The Company will be required to provide a performance bond with the NSW Division of Resources and Energy (DRE) as surety against completion of environmental rehabilitation once mining on the site is complete. The amount of the bond is $3,577,000 and was lodged with the DRE prior to commencement of construction. (ii) Subject to certain approvals being received by Veolia and the Company, the Company will receive “free-on-board” compost from Veolia to be utilised in the rehabilitation of the site. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 75 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED NOTE 30. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES CONTINUED (iii) (iv) To fully indemnify Veolia for all direct and or consequential loss and damage suffered by Veolia as a result of or caused by or contributed to by any act or omission or default of the Company, or TOP, connected with its operations at the Woodlawn site. To provide staged bank guarantees in favour of Veolia up to $10M of which $5M has been provided at 30 June 2018. A further $5M Bank Guarantee will be provided in favour of Veolia approximately 30 months after commencement of the box cut. c) Other contingent liabilities Native title claims have been made with respect to areas which include tenements in which the Company has interests. The Company is unable to determine the prospects for success or otherwise of the claims and, in any event, whether or not and to what extent the claims may significantly affect the consolidated entity or its projects. None of these contingent liabilities has been provided for in the financial report. NOTE 31. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION The following information relates to the parent entity, Heron Resources Limited, at 30 June 2018. The information presented here has been prepared using accounting policies consistent with those presented in Note 1. a) Financial Position Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Intercompany Loans - subsidiaries Contributed equity Option reserve Accumulated losses Subsidiary - Accumulated loss Total equity Loss for the year Total comprehensive loss for the year b) Guarantees entered into by the Parent 2018 $'000 24,393 14,764 39,157 342 183 525 130,250 259,742 2,076 (90,263) (2,673) 168,882 (3,085) (3,085) 2017 $'000 12,417 17,927 30,344 1,933 107 2,040 - 113,993 1,489 (84,528) - 30,954 (2,652) (2,652) Under the Loan facility agreement between Tarago Operations Pty Ltd and Orion Mine Finance, Heron Resources Limited has entered into a deed of cross guarantee with its wholly owned subsidiary Tarago Operations Pty Ltd c) d) Contingent liabilities of the Parent Heron Resources Limited’s contingent liabilities are consistent with those disclosed in Note 30. Capital commitments of the Parent Heron Resources Limited’s capital commitments are disclosed in Note 25 (c) Page 76 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 5.0 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED Directors’ Declaration In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Heron Resources Limited it is declared that: a) b) The financial statements and notes comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and Give a true and fair view of the Company's and the Consolidated Entity's financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of their performance, as represented by the results of their operations, for the financial year ended on that date. In the Directors' opinion: a) b) c) The financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001; and At the date of this declaration there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts when they become due and payable; and The Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the Board S Dennis Chairman Sydney, 27 September 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 77 Page 78 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 79 Page 80 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 81 34 to 48 Page 82 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 83 7.0 Shareholder Information AT 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 1. a) b) c) d) e) Issued Shares and Options Distribution of Shareholders: Size of Holding 1 1,001 5,001 10,001 100,001 1,000 5,000 10,000 100,000 - - - - - Number of Holders 1,468 956 281 447 84 3,236 Shares Held 617,391 2,363,330 2,218,309 13,904,430 222,563,452 241,666,912 The twenty largest shareholders hold 86.56% of the issued fully paid capital of the Company. Substantial Shareholders including related parties who have notified the Company: Holder Greenstone Management (Delaware) LLC Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited Castlelake (III, IV and V) LP Number of Shares 45,262,790 68,524,190 53,920,145 % 18.73 28.36 22.31 There were 1,273 shareholders who held less than a marketable parcel. No securities have been classified by ASX as restricted. VOTING RIGHTS In accordance with the Company's constitution, voting rights are on the basis of a show of hands, one vote for every registered holder and on a poll, one vote for each share held by registered holders. Twenty largest shareholders as at 6 September 2018 Number of Shares 68,524,190 45,262,790 23,335,069 23,335,069 11,260,717 10,537,277 7,250,007 4,854,529 4,096,685 3,836,320 1,995,890 1,800,000 1,460,003 1,408,392 1,358,315 1,311,529 1,259,952 1,066,381 988,422 780,000 215,721,537 241,666,912 % 28.36 18.73 9.66 9.66 4.66 4.36 2.99 2.01 1.70 1.59 0.83 0.74 0.60 0.58 0.56 0.54 0.52 0.44 0.41 0.32 89.26% 100.00% CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED GREENSTONE MANAGEMENT (DELAWARE) LLC CASTLELAKE IV LP CASTLELAKE III LP J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED CASTLELAKE V LP J PAUL GETTY TRUST G LTP LLC COPPER INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MBM CORPORATION PTY LTD 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 "CANADIAN REGISTER JETOSEA PTY LTD "ONE MANAGED INVT FUNDS LTD G JBD LLC G HSP LLC ZERO NOMINEES PTY LTD BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD FRETENSIS PTY LTD TOTAL Total issued capital Page 84 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 7.0 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION CONTINUED f) 1 2 3 4 Distribution of Option/Performance Rights holders 85,836 exercisable on or before 20 November 2018 for a payment of $0.70 per option 1,650,000 exercisable on or before 4 December 2020 for a payment of $0.72 per option 265,000 exercisable on or before 1 February 2022 for a payment of $1.10 per option 2,850,000 Vesting on 30 June 2020 for a payment of $Nil per Right subject to TSR vesting conditions Size of Holding 1 10,001 5,001 100,001 - - - - 10,000 5,000 100,000 Number of Holders - - 1 25 26 Options/Performance Rights Held - - 85,836 4,765,000 4,850,836 Summary of option and performance rights holders as at 6 September 2017 Number of Options 1 Employees & directors 4,850,836 % of Issued Options 100% Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 85 8.0 Statement of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves 8.1 Woodlawn Underground Mineral Resource Estimate 2018 (7% ZnEq cog for Polymetallic and 1% Cu cog for Copper) Type Polymetallic Polymetallic Polymetallic Resource Category Measured Indicated Inferred Polymetallic All Copper Copper Copper All Total Indicated Inferred All All Quantity (Mt) ZnEq (%) 0.5 2.2 1.9 4.6 1.9 0.7 2.6 7.2 24.4 21.0 16.9 19.6 9.7 9.2 9.5 16.1 Zn (%) 13.7 10.2 7.3 9.4 0.7 0.7 0.7 6.3 Cu (%) 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.6 2.5 2.6 1.9 Pb (%) 4.9 3.9 3.0 3.6 0.1 0.1 0.1 2.4 Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) 0.3 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.5 80 78 61 71 14 12 14 51 Notes: 1) Please refer to the end of this release for Qualified Persons statements; 2) ZnEq refers to a calculated Zn equivalent grade the formula for which is stated at the end of this report; 3) Polymetallic Type refers to polymetallic massive sulphide mineralisation with high-grade Zn and Pb; Copper Type refers to Cu dominated massive and stringer sulphide mineralisation; 4) Some rounding related discrepancies may occur in the totals; 5) the Mineral Resource is reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012); 6) further details of the Mineral Resources estimation including Table 1 were provided in ASX Release 13 November 2017. 8.2 Woodlawn Reclaimed Tailings Mineral Resource Estimate 2015 Reported with no cut-off grade applied Type Quantity (Mt) ZnEq (%) Measured + Indicated Mineral Resources North Dam South Dam West Dam 2.7 3.3 3.8 Total Mea+ Ind Inferred Mineral Resources North Dam South Dam West Dam Total Inferred Total Mea+Ind+Inf 9.8 0.2 0.9 0.0 1.1 10.9 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.2 6.2 5.6 - 5.8 6.2 Zn (%) 2.40 2.50 2.0 2.30 2.40 2.30 - 2.30 2.30 Cu (%) 0.42 0.46 0.62 0.51 0.42 0.48 - 0.47 0.51 Pb (%) 1.30 1.20 1.40 1.3 1.30 1.20 - 1.20 1.29 Au (g/t) 0.27 0.25 0.40 0.31 0.27 0.25 - 0.25 0.30 Ag (g/t) 34 27 35 32 34 24 - 27 32 Notes: 1) The Mineral Resource estimate, originally published on Heron’s website and SEDAR under the NI43-101 guidelines, is entitled Woodlawn Retreatment Project Mineral Resources Technical Report with an effective date of 30th November 2015 and authored by Mr Robin Rankin (MAusIMM CP Geology) of independent consulting firm GeoRes. Heron confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this report and that the form and context in which the Mr Rankin’s findings are presented have not been materially modified. 2) ZnEq (%) refers to a calculated Zn equivalent grade the formula for which is stated below. 3) Some rounding related discrepancies may occur in the totals. Page 86 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 8.0 STATEMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES & MINERAL RESERVES CONTINUED 8.3 Woodlawn Underground Mineral Reserve Estimate 2016 Type Polymetallic Polymetallic Copper Copper Total Reserve Category Quantity (Mt) ZnEq (%) Zn (%) Proven Probable Proven Probable Probable 0 1.80 0 0.96 2.80 16.0 8.10 8.8 14.0 0.61 5.50 Cu (%) 1.2 2.4 1.6 Pb (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) 2.90 0.56 0.13 1.90 0.23 0.45 57 14 42 Notes: 1) Please refer to the end of this section for Qualified Persons statements; 2) Reported at cut-off grades determined by economic and metallurgical factors; 3) This estimate has been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and the NI43-101 guidelines. 4) Some discrepancies in totals may occur due to rounding of numbers; 5) ZnEq(%) refers to a calculated Zn equivalent grade the formula for which is provided in 10.5. 6) This Mineral Resource was first reported to the ASX/TSX within the release dated the 29th June 2016. 8.4 Woodlawn Tailings Mineral Reserve Estimate 2016 Reported with no cut-off grade applied Reserve Category Proven Probable Total (Proven + Probable) Quantity (Mt) ZnEq (%) 6.4 3.2 9.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 Zn (%) 2.2 2.1 2.2 Cu (%) 0.5 0.5 0.5 Pb (%) 1.3 1.3 1.3 Au (g/t) 0.29 0.33 0.31 Ag (g/t) 31 32 31 Notes: 1) Combined tailings estimate for the North, South and West Tailings Dams; 2) This estimate has been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and the NI43-101 guidelines. Please refer to the end of this section for Qualified Persons statements; 3) ZnEq% refers to a calculated Zn equivalent grade the formula for which is provided in 10.5. 4) Reported at cut-off grades determined by economic and metallurgical factors. 5) Some discrepancies in totals may occur due to rounding of numbers. 6) This Mineral Reserve was first reported to the ASX/TSX within the release dated the 29th June 2016. 8.5 Zinc equivalent calculation for the Woodlawn Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves The zinc equivalent ZnEq calculation takes into account, mining costs, milling costs, recoveries, payability (including transport and refining charges) and metal prices in generating a Zinc equivalent value for Au, Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn. ZnEq = Zn%+Cu%*3.12+Pb%*0.81+*Au g/t*0.86+Ag g/t*0.03. Metal prices used in the calculation are: Zn US$2,300/t, Pb US$ 2,050/t, Cu US$6,600/t, Au US$1,250/oz and Ag US$18/oz. These metal prices are based on Heron's long term view on average metal prices. It is Heron's view that all the metals within this formula are expected to be recovered and sold. Metallurgical metal recoveries used for the formula are: 88% Zn, 70% Pb, 70% Cu, 33% Au and 82% Ag; these are based on historical recoveries at Woodlawn and supported by metallurgical testwork undertaken during the 2015-16 feasibility study. Commodity prices and metallurgical recoveries are factored into the zinc equivalent calculation using a standard metal equivalent formula. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 87 8.0 STATEMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES & MINERAL RESERVES CONTINUED 8.6 Competent Persons Statements - Declaration and JORC (2012) and NI 43-101 Compliance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The information in the report that relates to the Mineral Resources for the Woodlawn Underground Project was estimated by Mr Steven Jones, who is a full time employee of Heron Resources Limited. Mr Jones, who is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy as a Chartered Professional (CP) in the geology discipline, takes responsibility for the integrity of the Data that has been used to prepare the resource estimates, and for the Geological Model. Mr Jones has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the resource estimation activity that he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the JORC Code; Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Jones consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context that it appears. The Woodlawn Project Mineral Reserve, mine design, production schedule and FS results have been produced or reviewed by SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd (SRK) under the direction of Ms Anne-Marie Ebbels, Principal Consultant (Mining), an Independent Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the JORC Code: Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Ms Ebbels consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on her information in the form and context that it appears. The Woodlawn Project plant and metallurgy designs and costings have been produced or reviewed by GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) under the direction of Mr Peter Allen, Manager – Process & Technical Services, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and accredited by the AusIMM as a Chartered Professional (CP) in the metallurgy discipline, and an Independent Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Mr Allen consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context that it appears. The information relating to the Woodlawn Tailings Mineral Resource contained in this report has been reviewed and is based on information compiled by Mr Robin Rankin, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and accredited by the AusIMM since 2000 as a Chartered Professional (CP) in the geology discipline. Mr Rankin consults to Heron (and previously TriAusMin Ltd) as Principal Consulting Geologist of independent geological consultancy GeoRes. He has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code (2012 edition) and “qualified person” as this term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43- 101. Mr Rankin consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The technical information in this report relating to the exploration results and forward programs based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr David von Perger, who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Chartered Professional – Geology). Mr von Perger is a full time employee of Heron Resources Limited and has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code (2012 edition) and “qualified person” as this term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”). Mr von Perger has reviewed this press release and consents to the inclusion in this news release of the information in the form and context in which it appears. Page 88 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 9.0 Interest in Mining Tenements Tenement Location Heron Interest Status Note Tenement Location Heron Interest Status Note New South Wales Projects Woodlawn Project EL7257 EL7469 EL8325 S(C&PL)L20 EL8573 EL8712 EL8797 40km SSW of Goulburn 15km E of Bungendore 60km ENE of Canberra 40km SSW of Goulburn 30km NNW of Yass 90km north of Woodlawn 65km south of Woodlawn (%) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Alchemy Farm in & JV Tenements EL7468 EL7954 EL8353 EL8400 EL8623 EL8796 5km E of Collector 25km W of Goulburn 7.5km SE of Woodlawn 27km NNE of Yass 90km north of Woodlawn 65km south of Woodlawn Live Live Live Live Live Live Live (%) 100 100 100 100 100 100 Live Live Live Live Live Live Girilambone Project EL8318 27km NW of Nyngan Overflow/Eurow/Parkes EL5878 EL8267 EL8192 100km NW of Condobolin 70km SE of Cobar 23km SE of Parkes Barraba-Manilla Project EL8711 90km west of Armidale Nyngan Project EL8631 10km NW of Nyngan 1 1 1 1 100 Live 100 100 100 Live Live Live 100 Live 100 Live EL7941 EL8356 100km NW of Condobolin 59km WSW of Tottenham 100 100 Live Live Western Australia Projects – Joint Ventures M25/00059 M25/00145 M25/00171 P25/02256 P25/02258 34km East of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie Live Live Live Live Live 20 20 20 20 20 2 M25/00134 2 M25/00161 2 M25/00209 2 P25/02257 2 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 40km E of Kalgoorlie 20 20 20 20 Live Live Live Live Notes: 1 2 Alchemy: Subject to Farm-in and Joint Venture between Alchemy Resources Ltd and Heron where Alchemy earning 80% by spending $2M over 5 years Southern Gold: Subject to Farm In agreement with Southern Gold Ltd (who have earned an 80% interest). Heron retains 100% of nickel laterite. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 89 10.0 Glossary 10.1 Corporate / General Definitions ASIC means Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASX means ASX Limited (ABN 98 008 624 691) or the Australian Securities Exchange, as appropriate Australian Registry means Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd of 770 Canning Highway, Applecross WA Heron or HRR means Heron Resources Limited (ABN 30 068 263 098) HRR : ASX is the Heron code on ASX IFRS means International Financial Reporting Standards SML 20 Transaction Documents means (a) (b) (c) Deed to Assign Special Mining Lease dated 30 November 2011 made between Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (ACN 051 316 584) (Veolia), Tarago Operations Pty Ltd (ACN 127 810 413) (Tarago) and TriAusMin; Deed of Option dated 30 November 2011 made between Veolia and Tarago; and Co-operation Deed dated 30 November 2011 made between Veolia, Tri Origin Mining Pty Ltd (ACN 115 529 112), Tarago and TriAusMin Subsidiary has the meaning given to that term in section 9 of the Corporations Act TriAusMin or TRO means TriAusMin Limited (ABN 22 062 002 475) VWAP means Volume weighted average price 10.2 Technical Definitions Ag means Silver Au means Gold Anomaly means a value higher or lower than expected, which outlines a zone of potential exploration interest but not necessarily of commercial significance. Cu means Copper Decline means a declined tunnel accessing an ore body Feasibility Study means a study with three progressively more detailed stages: Scoping Study is an Australian term and means a first pass estimate of engineering requirements and costs of a mining operation, processing plant and plant infrastructure. Included in the cost estimates will be infrastructure, tailings disposal, power supply, and owner's costs. The plant design may change as a result of test-work analysis, optimisation studies and engineering improvements performed during execution of the follow-up Pre-feasibility Study. Operating and capital cost estimates are to an order of magnitude accuracy of ± 30%. Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) is an Australian term and means an engineering and cost study of a mining operation, processing plant and plant infrastructure. Included in the cost estimates will be infrastructure, tailings disposal, power supply, and owner's costs. The plant design may change as a result of test-work analysis, optimisation studies and engineering improvements performed during execution of the Pre-feasibility Study. Operating and capital cost estimates are to an accuracy of ± 25%. Feasibility Study (FS) is an Australian term and means a feasibility study undertaken to a high degree of accuracy which may be used as a basis for raising finance for the construction of a project. Typically operating and capital cost estimates are to an accuracy of +/- 15-20%. A FS is the standard of report required by primary debt funders to demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of a project. JORC (2012 edition) means the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and is a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for Public Reporting of minerals Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The JORC Code provides a mandatory system for the classification of minerals Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves according to the levels of confidence in geological knowledge and technical and economic considerations in Public Reports. Level means Horizontal series of developments all at the same distance measured from the surface m means metre and km means kilometres Mt means million tonnes Mineralisation means in economic geology, the introduction of valuable elements into a rock body Page 90 - Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 10.0 GLOSSARY CONTINUED Mineral Resource means a Mineral Resource as defined by JORC Code and is a concentration or occurrence of material of intrinsic economic interest in or on the earth’s crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. Mineral Resources are further sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories. Measured Resource means a ‘Measured Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade (or quality), densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of Modifying Factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes, and is sufficient to confirm geological and grade (or quality) continuity between points of observation where data and samples are gathered. A Measured Mineral Resource has a higher level of confidence than that applying to either an Indicated Mineral Resource or an Inferred Mineral Resource. It may be converted to a Proved Ore Reserve or under certain circumstances to a Probable Ore Reserve Indicated Resource means an ‘Indicated Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade (or quality), densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with sufficient confidence to allow the application of Modifying Factors in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. Geological evidence is derived from adequately detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes, and is sufficient to assume geological and grade (or quality) continuity between points of observation where data and samples are gathered. An Indicated Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to a Measured Mineral Resource and may only be converted to a Probable Ore Reserve. Inferred Resource means an ‘Inferred Mineral Resource’ is that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade (or quality) are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade (or quality) continuity. It is based on exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. An Inferred Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to an Ore Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continue exploration. Ore Reserves as defined by JORC Code Proven Ore Reserve means the economically mineable part of a Measured Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses which may occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments, which may include Feasibility Studies, have been carried out, and include consideration of and modification by realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. These assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction could reasonably be justified. The term "economic" implies that extraction of the Ore Reserve has been established or analytically demonstrated to be viable and justifiable under reasonable investment assumptions. Probable Ore Reserve is the economically mineable part of an Indicated Mineral Resource. Pb means lead Project means a grouping of prospects within a specific geographic location, often with a common geological setting Prospect means a target upon which exploration programs are planned or have commenced Province means a grouping of projects within a geological district defined by a major mineralised crustal structure RAB means Rotary Air Blast drilling technique in which a sample is returned to surface outside the rod string by compressed air. Sample quality is poor RC means Reverse Circulation drilling method employing a rotating or hammering action on a drill bit which returns a sample to the surface inside the rod string by compressed air. Sample quality is very good, particularly if the drill hole is dry Zn means zinc ZnEq means zinc equivalent calculation: The zinc equivalent ZnEq calculation takes into account, mining costs, milling costs, recoveries, payability (including transport and refining charges) and metal prices in generating a Zinc equivalent value for Au, Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn. ZnEq = Zn%+Cu%*3.12+Pb%*0.81+*Au g/t*0.86+Ag g/t*0.03. Metal prices used in the calculation are: Zn US$2,300/t, Pb US$ 2,050/t, Cu US$6,600/t, Au US$1,250/oz and Ag US$18/oz. These metal prices are based on Heron's long term view on average metal prices. It is Heron's view that all the metals within this formula are expected to be recovered and sold. Metallurgical metal recoveries used for the formula are: 88% Zn, 70% Pb, 70% Cu, 33% Au and 82% Ag; these are based on historical recoveries at Woodlawn and supported by metallurgical testwork undertaken during the 2015-16 feasibility study. Commodity prices and metallurgical recoveries are factored into the zinc equivalent calculation using a standard metal equivalent formula. Heron Resources Limited - Annual Report 2018 - Page 91

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