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Iluka Resources Limited
Annual Report 2008

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the 2008 Annual Report provides shareholders 
with detailed information in relation to the financial 
statements, Directors’ Report (including remuneration 
report), ore reserves and mineral resources and 
sustainable development. the Annual shareholder 
Review provides a summary of Iluka’s 2008 financial year 
and is available on Iluka’s website, www.iluka.com

Australian currency is shown in this report 
unless otherwise indicated.

N o t i c e   o f   A n n u a l   G e n e r a l  me e t i n g

the 54th Annual General meeting of shareholders 
of Iluka Resources Limited will be held at the 
Argyle Ballroom at the parmelia hilton hotel, 14 
mill street, perth, Western Australia on thursday 
28 may 2009, commencing at 9.30am (Wst).

A separate Notice of meeting and proxy Form have 
been sent to registered shareholders. the Notice 
of meeting is available on Iluka’s website. 

Iluka Resources Limited, ABN 34 008 675 018 
Level 23, 140 st Georges terrace, perth WA 6000 
Gpo Box u1988, perth WA 6845 Australia 
telephone + 61 8 9360 4700  
Facsimile  + 61 8 9360 4777 
Website  www.iluka.com

d i r e c t o r s ’  r e p o r t

the directors present their report on the consolidated 
entity consisting of iluka resources limited and the 
entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year 
ended 31 december 2008.

reVi e w   oF o Pe r at i oNs

F iN aNc i a l  co m m eNta r y

d i r e c t o r s

the following individuals were directors of iluka 
resources limited during the whole of the financial year 
and up to the date of this report:

robert lindsay every (chairman effective 21 may 2008)
donald marshall morley
George John Pizzey
Gavin John rezos
david alexander robb
ms Jenny seabrook was appointed as director on 21 may 
2008 and continues in office at the date of this report.
mr ian colin robert mackenzie, mr Grahame david 
campbell and ms Valerie anne davies were directors 
until their resignation on 21 may 2008.

Pr iNc iP a l a c t iVi t i e s

the activities of the consolidated entity consist of the 
exploration, mining, concentration and separation of 
mineral sands, production of ilmenite, rutile, synthetic 
rutile and other titaniferous concentrates and zircon, and 
sales of these products throughout the world.

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during the year the following significant changes 
occurred:
(a)  

$339.0 million in new equity funds raised through 
a 4 for 7 right issue.
executed a $500.0 million debt facility agreement 
on 12 march 2008.
committed to two new major projects in 2008: 
Jacinth ambrosia and murray Basin stage 2.
divested 50% interest in the Narama coal joint 
venture on 15 January 2008 with effect from 1 
January 2008.

(b)  

(c)  

(d)  

there were no other significant changes in the state of 
affairs of the Group during the financial year.

section i – overview

reported earnings

iluka recorded a net profit after tax and minority interests 
(NPat) for the year ended 31 december 2008 of $77.5 
million, inclusive of $30.0 million attributable to the sale of 
iluka’s interest in the Narama coal joint venture, compared 
with $51.1 million for the previous corresponding period.  

NPat is inclusive of significant items of $15.8 million 
relating to impairment reversals net of asset write offs 
and the recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses 
to be utilised in future years offset by the tax expense.  
the result also includes a net cash and non-cash charge 
of $13.1 million relating to western australian operating 
costs that were directly expensed whilst production was 
suspended due to the interruption to gas supplies that 
occurred during the year, net insurance proceeds of $2.5 
million pre-tax have been received to date.

total Group eBit, inclusive of mineral sands was $81.3 
million (2007: $123.7 million), with mining area c making 
an eBit contribution of $56.4 million (2007: $19.5 million), 
reflecting higher capacity payments, increased sales 
volumes and higher iron ore prices.

mineral sands eBitda of $222.3 million was 3.6 per cent 
lower than the previous corresponding period (2007: 
$230.6 million). mineral sands eBit before significant 
items of $61.0 million (2007: $86.1 million) was 29.1 per 
cent lower than the prior corresponding period due to the 
lower eBitda result and higher depreciation charges.  

sales revenue (including currency hedging) increased 
by 10.1 per cent to $988.5 million (2007: $897.9 million).  
total mineral sands sales volumes were relatively stable, 
however, the sale of higher value zircon from inventory 
and higher overall us dollar product prices more than 
offset a $63.6 million currency hedging variance.

the average a$/us$ spot exchange rate for 2008 
was 85.35 cents (ranging from 98.05 cents to 60.38 
cents) compared with 83.90 cents for the year ended 
31 december 2007 (ranging from 92.67 cents to 77.23 
cents).  the significant fluctuations in exchange rates 
throughout 2007 and 2008, however, resulted in a positive 
NPat benefit of $11.9 million in 2008 compared with the 
previous corresponding period.  this benefit was offset 
by a negative NPat impact of $21.7 million for hedge 
contracts in 2008 compared to a net benefit of $21.1 
million in the previous corresponding period associated 
primarily with the close out of the iluka hedge book in 
2006.

total cash costs of production of $656.0 million were 
similar to those in 2007 of $650.3 million, notwithstanding 
the significant cost pressures in the resources sector 
throughout most of 2007 and 2008.  

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unit cash costs of production increased by 6.5 per cent to $325.70 
per tonne due to lower production volumes, after adjusting for 
$12.6 million of cash costs incurred when there was no production 
in western australia due to the gas supply situation.  cost of 
goods sold includes an adverse inventory movement of $79.6 
million reflecting a drawdown in stocks in 2008.  depreciation and 
amortisation costs were $161.3 million, up $16.8 million on the 
previous corresponding period reflecting the shorter life higher strip 
ratio mines being mined in western australia during the period.

the sale of iluka’s interest in the Narama coal joint venture was 
completed on 15 January 2008, effective from 1 January 2008.  the 
net profit after tax on the sale of Narama of $30.0 million is reported 
as a discontinued operation.  Narama’s contribution to NPat in the 
previous corresponding period when it was an operating business 
was $10.9 million.

earnings per share (“eps”) for 2008 were 22.5 cents (2007: 21.6 
cents). the shares on issue at 31 december were 380.7 million 
compared with 242.2 million at 31 december 2007, the higher level 
reflecting the 4 for 7 pro-rata entitlement issue in 2008.

cash Flow

cash flow from operating activities of $233.0 million was $137.5 
million higher than the previous corresponding period.  Net cash 
from operations of $223.0 million was $59.8 million higher than the 
previous corresponding period with slightly lower eBitda in 2008 
being offset by a reduction in working capital due to the drawdown 
in inventory.  Net cash flows from interest, tax, exploration, mining 
area c and coal compensation were $65.8 million higher than the 
previous corresponding period due to higher mining area c royalty 
receipts and the recovery of tax instalments that were required to be 
made in 2007.

capital expenditure payments of $198.4 million were $80.2 million 
higher than in 2007.  overall capital expenditure payments for the 
new projects of murray Basin stage 2, Jacinth-ambrosia and Brink 
were $123.0 million.  Net proceeds from the pro-rata entitlement 
offer, undertaken in the first half, were $339.9 million.

dividend

Given current Group capital requirements to develop Jacinth-
ambrosia and murray Basin stage 2, available franking credits and 
uncertainty associated with global economic conditions, directors 
have decided not to pay a 2008 final dividend.

Gearing & interest cover

Gearing (net debt/net debt + equity) was 17.4 per cent at 31 
december 2008, compared with 44.3 per cent at 31 december 2007 
and 14.9 per cent at 30 June 2008.  Net debt at 31 december 2008 of 
$215.7 million was $382.4 million lower than at 31 december 2007.  
Net interest expense for 2008 of $19.0 million was net of $4.0 million 
of interest capitalised in respect of debt drawn to fund new projects.  
iluka’s interest coverage ratio (eBitda/net interest expense) for the 
year was 12.7 times (2007: 6.4 times)                    

se c t i o n  i i  -  in c o m e  st a t e m e n t  an a l y s i s 

the composition of the company’s 2008 year results is summarised 
in table 1 below, followed by a narrative of each line item.

table 1: Group Profit and loss summary - $million

2008 

988.5 
29.6 

1,018.1 
3.9 
(656.0) 
(79.6) 

(64.1) 

222.3 
(161.3) 

61.0 
(29.6) 
56.4 
13.7 
(25.7) 
5.5 

81.3 
(23.0) 
4.0 
(16.7) 

45.6 
(0.9) 
10.3 

30.0 
(7.5) 

77.5 

sales revenue  
add/(less): currency hedging 

sales revenue (pre hedging) 
other income 
cash costs of Production 
inventory movement 
marketing, exploration, 
Project and technical costs 

mineral sands eBitda 
depreciation and amortisation 

mineral sands eBit 
(before significant items) 
currency hedging  
mining area c 
other earnings  
corporate and other 
significant items 

total eBit  
Net interest costs 
interest capitalisation 
other Financing costs  

Profit Before tax 
tax expense 
tax Benefit - significant items 
Profit from discontinued 
operation (Narama coal) 
minority interests 

Net Profit after tax 

sales revenue

2007 

Variance%

897.9 
(34.0) 

863.9 
10.6 
(650.3) 
58.3 

(51.9) 

230.6 
(144.5) 

86.1 
34.0 
19.5 
3.6 
(19.5) 
- 

123.7 
(41.8) 
- 
(16.9) 

65.0 
(15.5) 
- 

10.9 
(9.3) 

51.1 

10.0
N/a

17.8
(63.2)
1.0
N/a

(23.5)

(3.6)
(11.6)

(29.1)
N/a
189.2
280.6
(31.8)
N/a

(34.3)
45.0
N/a
1.1

(29.8)
94.1
N/a

175.2
19.3

51.7

sales revenue excluding currency hedging gains increased by $154.2 
million (17.8 per cent) compared with the previous corresponding 
period.  Higher volumes of zircon and high value titanium dioxide 
products were sold with an overall average price increase of 3.2 
per cent resulting from higher prices for titanium dioxide products 
offsetting small reductions, on a full year basis, in prices for zircon 
after price increases were achieved in the second half.  the benefit 
of higher product pricing was offset partially by the appreciation of 
the australian dollar from an average of 83.90 us cents in 2007 to 
85.35 us cents in 2008.

other income

the other income of $3.9 million (2007: $10.6 million) includes 
insurance claim proceeds received to date of $2.5 million in respect 
of the western australian gas outage that occurred in the year.  in 
2007, other income comprised mainly profit on land disposals in 
western australia.

 
 
Production and cash cost of Production

mining area c

total mineral sands production decreased over the same period by 
8.7 per cent, with higher murray Basin production being offset by 
lower production in western australia due to planned maintenance, 
the gas outage and lower grade and assemblage characteristics that 
were expected of the ore bodies being mined, leading to a 6.5 per 
cent increase in the unit cash cost of production for the group.

cash costs of production were higher in the murray Basin, due to 
a full year of production in 2008.   costs were lower in western 
australia, despite additional cost imposts associated with the 
gas supply disruption and cost pressures in the resources sector 
throughout much of the year.  cash costs include $12.6 million in 
western australia incurred when operations were temporarily shut 
down due to the gas outage in June which were expensed and have 
been excluded from the unit cash cost calculation so as to more 
appropriately reflect underlying cost performance. 

inventory movement

the large decrease in inventory mainly reflects the drawdown in 
stocks in western australia and murray Basin. in western australia, 
inventory reduced by $45.5 million following planned maintenance of 
the synthetic rutile kilns in the first quarter, production restrictions 
associated with the disruption to gas supply for the operations in 
June/July and the drawdown of zircon stockpiles to meet strong 
demand in the second half of the year.  in the murray Basin, the 
reduction was $35.5 million due to the sale of zircon stockpiles built 
up in 2007 and the depletion of the Hmc stockpile remaining from 
mining activity at douglas in 2006 that preceded the commissioning 
of the Hamilton mineral separation plant.

marketing, exploration, Project and technical costs

these expenses of $64.1 million (2007: $51.9 million) comprise 
sales and marketing expenses, including Government royalties of 
$26.3 million (2007: $18.0 million), exploration expenses, technical 
support costs and related expenses.  the total includes $17.0 million 
(2007: $10.2 million) associated with greenfields exploration, which 
increased in 2008 to assess non-mineral sands opportunities and 
previously unexplored areas of iluka’s significant tenement holdings 
in the eucla and murray Basins, and project expenses not associated 
with existing operations.

depreciation and amortisation

the increase in mineral sands depreciation and amortisation 
charges to $161.3 million (2007: $144.5 million) is attributable to 
higher charges in western australia due to mining operations over 
the last year being on shorter life deposits, including cloverdale 
and waroona in the south west of western australia. these mining 
operations commenced in the third quarter of 2007, with mining 
at cloverdale ceasing in 2008 and mining at waroona scheduled to 
cease in the fourth quarter of 2009.

currency Hedging

the $29.6 million loss from currency hedging, which is included in 
sales revenue, compares to a gain of $34.0 million in 2007, of which 
$26.2 million was associated with the accounting profit from the 
close out of the previous iluka currency hedging arrangements in 
2006.  the currency hedging loss in 2008 results from the lower spot 
exchange rates prevailing for contracts delivered compared to the 
rates at which the hedges were taken out.

the eBit contribution in 2008 of $56.4 million (2007: $19.5 million) 
reflects higher one-off capacity payments and an increase in the 
royalties resulting from higher us dollar denominated iron ore prices 
and increased sales tonnages.  capacity payments of $1.0 million 
are payable to iluka for each incremental million tonnes of mac 
production in the year ending 30 June and any payments due to iluka 
are recognised at 30 June each year.  Production at mac increased 
following the completion of BHP Billiton’s rapid Growth Project 3 
and resulted in capacity payments of $6.0 million for the period, 
compared with $2.0 million for the previous corresponding period.  
associated with an expansion in the production capacity at mac, 
sales of iron ore, on which iluka is entitled to a 1.25% FoB royalty, 
increased by 13.6 million dry metric tonnes (“mdmt”) to 36.8 mdmt.

other earnings

the majority of other earnings are foreign exchange gains of $13.6 
million that arose on the revaluation of debtors due mainly to a 
reduction in the level of us dollar denominated debt used as an 
offset to us dollar receivables following the equity raising.  Gains of 
$10.6 million arose in iluka and us dollar debt increased to offset 
the level of debtors.  Gains of $3.0 million arose in crl which has no 
us dollar debt to offset its receivables.  there were no significant 
components of other earnings in 2008.  other earnings in 2007 
comprised mainly the final New south wales coal compensation 
receipts of $2.0 million.

corporate and other

corporate and other costs increased by $7.3 million to $25.7 million 
compared with the previous corresponding period ($18.4 million) due 
mainly to an increase in expenditure for commercial and business 
development activities within the group, as well as higher charges 
associated with iluka’s  predominantly equity based incentive and 
key employee retention arrangements.  the previous corresponding 
period also included debtor revaluation losses of $1.1 million.

significant items

at each balance date, the carrying value of non-current assets 
is reviewed to ensure no assets are stated in excess of their 
recoverable amount. where carrying values are assessed to be less 
than corresponding recoverable amounts, an ‘impairment charge’ 
may be required to be taken.

as part of this process, assets which have had previous impairment 
charges are also reassessed and, where the recoverable value of 
the assets has increased as a result of changes to the assumptions 
and factors, the impairment charge is reversed to a maximum of the 
original charge less the depreciation and amortisation that would 
otherwise have been incurred if no impairment had been recognised.

impairment testing for the group’s non-current assets involves 
consideration of a range of significant assumptions including 
those relating to quantities of mineral reserves and ore resources, 
operational parameters, future short and long-term product prices, 
future spot exchange rates for the australian dollar compared to 
the us dollar and future cash costs of production, sustaining capital 
expenditure and rehabilitation. the impact of foreign currency 
hedges on future cash flows is excluded from the impairment 
assessment as the underlying derivative contracts are carried at 
their fair value on the balance sheet. a summary of the changes in 
iluka’s non-current assets associated with the year-end review of 
carrying values is provided in the following table.

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summary of changes in year end carrying values of Non current assets 

$ million 

south west  mid west  murray Basin  total

the non-current assets of the mid west operations at 31 december 
2008 (after the carrying value adjustments) were $231.7 million.

231.9 

252.8 

596.1 

1,080.8

murray Basin

Before adjustments 
reversal of 2006 
impairment charge 
reversal of 2005 impairment 
on processing assets 
write-off of fair value of ore
bodies unlikely to be mined 
write-off of study costs
and other 
after adjustments 

south west

45.6 

- 

9.5 

- 

- 

- 

- 

45.6

9.5

(21.7) 

(16.0) 

(37.7)

- 
277.5 

(8.9) 
231.7 

(3.0) 
577.1 

(11.9)
1,086.3

impairment testing at 31 december 2006 generated a pre-tax 
write-down against the non-current assets of the south west 
operations (which at the time were $285.4 million) of $60.0 million.  
the charge arose following a review of a range of business and 
economic assumptions and exclusion from mine development plans 
of significant ore deposits which had been included in previous plans.

at 31 december 2008 a combination of increased product prices, 
lower exchange rates and further changes to mine plans resulted 
in the present value of the future cash flows of the operation being 
significantly higher than the carrying value of the non-current assets.  
an impairment reversal of $45.6 million (before tax) has been 
recognised, representing the full value of the previous impairment 
less depreciation and amortisation that would otherwise have been 
charged.

after the impairment reversal the non-current assets of the south 
west operations at 31 december 2008 are $277.5 million.

mid west

impairment testing at 31 december 2005 generated a pre-tax write 
down against the non-current assets of the mid west operations 
(which at the time were $401.1 million) of $96.1 million.  the charge 
arose following a review of a range of business and economic 
assumptions and the exclusion of any cash inflows in relation to the 
commercial treatment of iron oxide tailings.

at 31 december 2008 the mid west assets were reviewed in the 
context of a revised group operating strategy associated with the 
development of the Jacinth-ambrosia deposit in south australia and 
the processing of concentrate material from the deposit through the 
Narngulu mineral separation Plant, together with the decision to idle 
one of the two synthetic rutile kilns for an indefinite period from mid 
2009.

the Narngulu processing facilities will now be used for an extended 
life and accordingly the impairment charge recorded on that asset 
has been reversed, net of the depreciation that would otherwise 
have been charged, resulting in an impairment reversal of $9.5 
million (before tax) for the year.

the revised mine plan for eneabba arising from the decision to 
prioritise Jacinth-ambrosia material through the Narngulu mineral 
separation Plant, resulted in two ore bodies with fair value balances 
from previous acquisitions in 1998 being considered unlikely to be 
mined.  a charge of $30.6 million (before tax) has been recorded in 
respect of these ore bodies and study costs for other developments 
that are no longer considered to be of value. 

the revised mine plan for the region resulted in ore bodies with 
fair value associated with the acquisition of Basin minerals limited 
in 2002 being considered unlikely to be mined, resulting in an 
impairment charge of $16.0 million (before tax).  in addition, study 
costs for developments that will not proceed of $3.0 million (before 
tax) have also been written off.

the non-current assets of the murray Basin operations at 31 
december 2008 after the carrying value adjustments were $577.1 
million.

Net interest costs

interest costs (net of interest income) decreased to $23.0 million 
(2007: $41.8 million) due to the reduction in net debt following the 
receipt of proceeds from the pro-rata entitlement offer in march and 
april.  Net debt at 31 december 2008 of $215.7 million was $382.4 
million lower than the 2007 year-end balance of $598.1 million.

interest capitalisation

interest capitalisation of $4.0 million was associated with capital 
expenditure for the development of the murray Basin stage 2 and 
Jacinth-ambrosia projects. interest is capitalised until the assets 
are ready for use and then depreciated over the life of the asset.

other Financing costs 

these are primarily the unwind of the discount associated with the 
restoration and closure cost provisions.

tax expense

an income tax expense of $0.9 million, compares to a 2007 tax 
expense of $15.5 million.  the low effective tax rate is influenced 
by the tax expense on earnings in the united states being at 20 
per cent, the recognition of united states tax losses that were not 
previously recognised due to the expected level of taxable income 
in the united states and other permanent adjustments which are 
similar in quantum to the previous corresponding period.  the income 
tax expense relating to the profit on sale of Narama coal forms part 
of the profit from discontinued operations.

tax Benefit on significant items

a deferred tax expense of $1.6 million has been recognised in 
respect of the net impairment credit of $5.5 million arising from the 
matters set out above.

in addition, certain us deferred tax benefits for tax losses 
associated with the closure of the Florida/Georgia operation were 
not recognised previously due to uncertainty as to their eventual 
use.  Following the decision to develop the Brink deposit in the year 
and given the forecasts of future taxable income in the us, all of 
the unrecognised tax losses remaining at 31 december 2008 have 
been recognised as a deferred tax asset of $11.9 million with an 
associated benefit included in tax expense.

 
recognition of these losses as an asset at 31 december 2008 was 
in addition to the recognition of $2.8 million of such losses against 
taxable income for the year.

discontinued operation - Narama coal 

the after tax contribution of $30.0 million (2007: $10.9 million) 
reflects the profit on sale of iluka’s interest in the joint venture 
effective 1 January 2008 was inclusive of the recognition of $9.6 
million of previously unrecognised capital losses.

minority interests

lower profits attributable to minority interests of $7.5 million (2007: 
$9.3 million) related to a lower NPat for consolidated rutile ltd 
(iluka 51.04 per cent interest).

di r e c t o r s ’   P r oFi l e s

robert lindsay every, Bsc, Phd, Ftse, Fie aust, cP eng, Faicd 
chairman

dr every was appointed to the Board in march 2004. He is the 
chairman of wesfarmers limited and a director of Boral limited. 
dr every was formerly the managing director and chief executive 
officer of onesteel limited, a position from which he retired in 
may 2005. He was also the chairman of the New Zealand based 
listed company steel and tube Holdings limited and managing 
director of tubemakers of australia limited and President of BHP 
steel limited. He was formerly a director of sims Group limited. 
dr every is a member of the remuneration and Nomination 
committee. 

david alexander robb, Bsc, Graddip(Personnel administration), 
Faim, Faicd 
managing director

mr robb commenced as managing director on 18 october 2006. 
mr robb was previously managing director, wesfarmers energy 
as well as executive director, wesfarmers limited. Prior to joining 
wesfarmers he held senior positions with British Petroleum in 
australia and overseas, including chief executive responsibilities 
for a national service business in the us; for oil, chemicals, 
consumer goods, marine and aviation businesses in malaysia and 
as director responsible for oil marketing throughout south east 
asia. mr robb is chairman of consolidated rutile limited.

donald marshall morley, Bsc, mBa, Fausimm 
chairman of the audit and risk committee

mr morley was appointed to the Board in december 2002. He was 
formerly the chief Financial officer and a director of wmc limited 
from which he retired in october 2002. He is chairman of alumina 
limited and a director of spark infrastructure limited. mr morley 
is a member of the audit and risk committee.

George John Pizzey, Be (chem), Felldip (management), Ftse, 
Faicd, Faim 
chairman of the remuneration and Nomination committee

mr Pizzey was appointed to the Board in November 2005. He 
has extensive experience in mining and mineral processing. mr 
Pizzey was chairman of alcoa of australia and held a number of 
senior executive positions with alcoa inc (usa). He is a director 
of alumina limited, amcor limited, st Vincent’s medical research 
institute and ivanhoe Grammar school. He was former chairman 
of ioN limited (in administration), range river Gold and the 
london metal exchange uk and a director of wmc resources 
ltd. mr Pizzey is a member of the remuneration and Nomination 
committee.

Gavin John rezos, Ba, llB, B.Juris, maicd

mr rezos was appointed to the Board in June 2006. He has 
extensive australian and international investment banking 
experience and is a former investment Banking director of the 
HsBc Group with regional roles during his HsBc career based 
in london, sydney and dubai. mr rezos has held chief executive 
office positions and executive directorships of companies in the 
healthcare and technology areas in the uk, us and singapore and 
was formerly a non-executive director of amity oil Nl (antares). 
He is a Principal of albion capital Partners. mr rezos is a member 
of the audit and risk committee and the remuneration and 
Nomination committee. 

Jenny a. seabrook, Bcom, aca, Faicd

ms seabrook is a special advisor to Gresham Partners’ limited and 
deputy chairperson of electricity Networks corporation (trading 
as western Power) where she is the chairperson of the Finance 
and risk committee. she is also a non-executive director of the 
Bank of western australia limited, m G kailis Holdings Pty limited 
and iress market technology ltd. ms seabrook is a member of 
the takeovers Panel, corporate Finance advisory Group of the 
Financial services institute of australia (“FiNsia”) and asic’s 
external advisory Panel. she was formerly an executive director of 
Gresham Partners limited and Gresham advisory Partners limited 
and a non executive director of west australian Newspapers 
Holdings limited, Bwa managed investments limited and st 
andrew’s superannuation services ltd. ms seabrook is a member 
of the audit and risk committee. 

co mP aNy  se c r e ta r y

the company secretary is mr cameron wilson llB.  mr wilson was 
appointed to the position of company secretary in 2004.  Before 
joining iluka mr wilson held a range of legal and commercial roles at 
wmc resources limited and prior to that worked as a solicitor with 
a major legal practice.

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me e t iN Gs   oF di r e c t o r s

the numbers of meetings of the company’s Board of directors and of each Board committee held during the year ended 31 december 2008, and 
the numbers of meetings attended by each director were:

Board of  
directors’ meetings 

audit and risk 
committee meetings 

remuneration & Nomination 
committee meetings

 Number 
attended 

Number 
held 

Number 
attended 

Number 
held 

Number 
attended 

Number 
held

6 

12 

6 

6 

12 

12 

12 

11 

7 

6 

12 

6 

6 

12 

12 

12 

12 

7 

2 

- 

2 

- 

2 

7 

 - 

5 

5 

2 

- 

2 

- 

2 

7 

-  

5 

5 

2 

- 

- 

2 

3 

- 

3 

4 

- 

2

-

-

2

3

-

4

4

-

director 

i c r mackenzie 

d a robb  

G d campbell 

V a davies 

r l every  

d m morley 

G J Pizzey 

G J rezos  

J a seabrook 

di r e c t o r s ’   sHa r eHo l d iN G

N oN  a u d i t   s e rVi c e s

directors’ shareholding is set out in note 31.

re m uN e r at i oN  r ePo r t

the remuneration report is set out on pages 9 to 20.  

i Nd e mNiFi c at i oN  aNd   iNs u r aNc e

oF  oF Fi c e r s

the company indemnifies all directors of the company named in this 
report and current and former executive officers of the company 
and its controlled entities against all liabilities to persons (other 
than the company or a related body corporate) which arise out of 
the performance of their normal duties as director or executive 
officer unless the liability relates to conduct involving bad faith.  the 
company also has a policy to indemnify the directors and executive 
officers against all costs and expenses incurred in defending an 
action that falls within the scope of the indemnity and any resulting 
payments. 

during the year the company has paid a premium in respect of 
directors’ and executive officers’ insurance.  the contract contains 
a prohibition on disclosure of the amount of the premium and the 
nature of the liabilities under the policy.

the company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments 
additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s 
expertise and experience with the company and/or the consolidated 
entity are important.

details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor 
(Pricewaterhousecoopers) for audit and non-audit services provided 
during the year are set out below.

the Board of directors has considered the position and, in 
accordance with the advice received from the audit and risk 
committee, is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is 
compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors 
imposed by the corporations act 2001.  the directors are satisfied 
that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out 
below, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements 
of the corporations act 2001 for the following reasons:

•	

•	

fees paid to external auditors for non-audit services for the 
2008 year were within the company policy; and
none of the services undermine the general principles 
relating to auditor independence as set out in aPes 110 
code of ethics for Professional accountants.

a copy of the auditors’ independence declaration as required under 
section 307c of the corporations act 2001 is set out on page 21.

 
 
 
 
 
during the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and non 
related audit firms:

(a)  assurance services

audit services
Pricewaterhousecoopers australian firm:
  audit and review of financial reports and other audit work under the corporations act 2001 
related practices of Pricewaterhousecoopers australian firm 

Total remuneration for audit services  

other assurance services
  due diligence services in connection with the equity raising 

Total remuneration for other assurance services 

(b) 

taxation services

Pricewaterhousecoopers australian firm:
  tax compliance services, including review of company income tax returns 
related practices of Pricewaterhousecoopers australian firm 

Total remuneration for taxation services 

(c)  other services 

Pricewaterhousecoopers australian firm:
  other services 

Total remuneration for other services 

consolidated

2007 

2008 
$ $

851,363
60,400

911,763

21,000
33,360

54,360

771,969 
72,569 

844,538 

445,000 -

445,000 -

86,800 
12,000 

98,800 

56,980 -

56,980 -

e N Vi r oNm eNta l   r eGu l at i oNs

G r e e N H o u s e   G a s   a N d   e N e r G y   d ata 

the company’s australian operations are subject to various 
commonwealth and state laws governing the protection of the 
environment in areas such as air and water quality, waste emission 
and disposal, environmental impact assessments, mine rehabilitation 
and access to, and use of, ground water.  in particular, some 
operations are required to be licensed to conduct certain activities 
under the environmental protection legislation of the state in which 
they operate and such licenses include requirements specific to the 
subject site.

 so far as the directors are aware, there have been no material 
breaches of the company’s licenses and all mining and exploration 
activities have been undertaken in compliance with the relevant 
environmental regulations.

r ePo r t iN G  r e q u i r e m eNt s

the Group is subject to the reporting requirements of both 
the energy efficiency opportunities act 2006 and the National 
Greenhouse and energy reporting act 2007.the energy efficiency 
opportunities act 2006 requires the Group to assess its energy 
usage, including the identification, investigation and evaluation 
of energy saving opportunities, and to report publicly on the 
assessments undertaken, including what action the Group 
intends to take as a result. as required under this act, the Group 
registered with the department of resources, energy and tourism 
as a participant entity before the deadline of 31 march 2007 and 
submitted its first assessment plan and reporting schedule before 31 
december 2007. the Group completed its initial assessments during 
the financial year ended 30 June 2008 and will publicly report on 
these assessments by 31 december 2008.

the National Greenhouse and energy reporting act 2007 requires 
the Group to report its annual greenhouse gas emissions and energy 
use. the first measurement period for this act runs from 1 July 
2008 until 30 June 2009. the Group has implemented systems and 
processes for the collection and calculation of the data required to 
enable it to prepare and submit its initial report to the Greenhouse 
and energy data officer (‘Gedo’) by 31 october 2009. the Group 
registered with the Gedo before the deadline of 31 august 2008

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m at t e r s   s u B s e q u e N t  t o  t H e   e N d   o F  t H e 

FiN aNc i a l  y e a r

supreme court proceedings were commenced by Bemax against 
various iluka entities in december 2007. the action concerns the 
enforceability of an in-principle agreement concerning iluka’s 
tutunup tenements and includes a claim for damages against iluka. 
on 13 January 2009 a deed of discharge and release was executed 
by Bemax and iluka under which terms have been agreed to settle 
the proceedings, subject to various conditions precedent relating 
to Foreign investment review Board approval and ministerial 
approvals to the transfer of various tenements and land. the parties 
have agreed to use their best endeavours to satisfy the conditions 
precedent by 1 June 2009. 

except for the matters referred to above, the directors are not 
aware of any other matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt 
with in the directors’ report that has or may significantly affect the 
operations of the economic entity, the results of those operations 
or the state of affairs of the economic entity in subsequent financial 
years. 

ro uNd iN G  oF  a m o uNt s

the company is of a kind referred to in class order 98/0100, issued 
by the australian securities & investments commission, relating to 
the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the directors’ report.  amounts in 
the directors’ report have been rounded off in accordance with that 
class order to the nearest hundred thousand dollars, or in certain 
cases, to the nearest dollar.

this report is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

r l every 
chairman

Perth 
31 march 2009

 
r e m u n e r at i o n   r e p o r t

B o a r d   o V e r s i G H t   o F   r e m u N e r at i o N 

re m uNe r at i oN  P r iNc iPl e s

–   r e m u N e r at i o N   a N d   N o m i N at i o N 

co m m i t t e e

the remuneration and Nomination committee (committee) 
operates in accordance with its charter as approved by the 
Board.  the committee is comprised solely of independent 
non-executive directors and was chaired by ms davies 
until her resignation in may 2008. mr Pizzey replaced ms 
davies as committee chairman following her resignation.

the committee’s responsibility is to provide assistance 
and recommendations to the Board in support of the 
company’s objective of creating and delivering value for 
shareholders and in fulfilling its corporate governance 
responsibilities relating to the following:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

overall remuneration strategy of the company;
remuneration of non-executive directors;
performance and remuneration of the managing 
director and key executives;
selection and appointment of, and succession 
planning for, non-executive directors;
selection and appointment of, and succession 
planning for, the managing director; and
succession planning for key roles.

the committee will also make decisions on behalf of the 
Board where such authority has been expressly delegated 
by the Board.

the committee has the resources and authority 
appropriate to discharge its duties and responsibilities, 
including the authority to engage external professionals 
on terms it determines appropriate, without seeking the 
approval of the Board or management.  during the 2008 
year, external advisers provided input on several matters 
relating to remuneration.  these advisers were:

•	

•	

•	

ernst and young, who provided advice in relation to 
iluka’s management and employee share plans;
Hay Group, who provided advice on staff and 
executive remuneration; and
egan associates, who provided advice in respect to 
the managing director and non-executive directors’ 
remuneration and other related issues.

in November and december 2008, the remuneration and 
Nomination committee conducted a review of its charter 
and an evaluation of its performance. 

the remuneration policies and practices of crl, a 
subsidiary of iluka and a company listed on the australian 
securities exchange (asX), are developed by the crl 
Board and not by the Board or remuneration and 
Nomination committee of iluka.  information on these 
arrangements is available in the crl annual report.

iluka’s performance is dependent on the quality of its 
employees and the alignment of their activities and 
performance with iluka’s business objective – to create 
and deliver shareholder value.  accordingly, iluka’s 
remuneration policy is designed to attract, retain and 
motivate experienced executives and to ensure the focus 
of executives on shareholder value creation and delivery.  
this policy is based on the following principles:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

alignment of executive and shareholder interests is 
supported by executive share ownership;
executives should be focused on both short and 
long term business performance;
the company’s need to attract and retain key 
executive talent;
executive rewards must be competitive within the 
sector in which iluka operates;
an appropriate balance should be maintained 
between fixed and variable components of 
executive remuneration; and
all aspects of executive remuneration should be 
transparent in terms of disclosure, comply with 
relevant legislative requirements and take account 
of market practice.  

in accordance with increased transparency, iluka is 
disclosing its current return on equity target range as part 
of the long term incentive scheme.

the remuneration of an executive or manager is, 
therefore, linked to both annual business and individual 
performance outcomes and to the company’s ability to 
generate competitive levels of shareholder value, as 
defined by total shareholder return (tsr) and return on 
equity (roe), on a longer term basis.

directors and key executives are prohibited from trading 
in financial products issued or created over the company’s 
securities by third parties, or trading in associated 
products and entering into transactions which operate 
to limit the economic risk of their security holdings in the 
company.  this prohibition extends to directors and key 
executives taking out margin loans on their holdings of 
iluka securities.

during the period 1 January 2004 to 31 december 2008, 
inclusive of a shareholder’s participation in the 2008 4 
for 7 renounceable share rights entitlement at $2.55 
per share, a share purchased at the prevailing market 
price of $4.53 on 1 January 2004 has since generated 
$1.30 in shareholder returns over the five year period, 
excluding dividends (a 21.8 per cent return taking into 
account the shareholder’s participation in the 2008 share 
rights entitlement). with dividend payments of $0.88, the 
aggregate total shareholder return was 36.5 per cent over 
the five year period. 

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over the corresponding five year period, average executive total 
fixed remuneration (based on three roles existing throughout that 
period) increased by 58 per cent.  in comparison, executive total 
fixed remuneration for top 5 executives over the corresponding 
five year period increased by 36 per cent.

For the 2008 year, the share price has increased from $4.60 at 
1 January 2008 (before the share rights entitlement) to $4.64 
at 31 december 2008 (following the share rights entitlement in 
april 2008).  For a shareholder who participated in the 4 for 7 
renounceable share rights entitlement at $2.55 per share, the 
increase in the value of a shareholder’s investment is 20.4 per cent 
over the 12 month period.

2 0 0 8  re m uNe r at i oN coNt eXt

iluka’s remuneration principles must be applied in the context of 
prevailing industry, sector, geographic and project circumstances. 
in 2008, competition for management talent in the resources 
sector and for major projects was intense for most of the year, 
with resultant risks of losing key staff at a critical time for the 
company. the company responded to these risks in a considered 
way with salary adjustments, where required, and via the 
introduction of a retention plan for key staff. these actions 
contributed to the achievement of company objectives for the year, 
led by a motivated and stable senior management team.

re m uNe r at i oN st r u c t u r e

this remuneration report discloses remuneration details for the 
managing director, non-executive directors and key management 
Personnel of the company and group in 2008.

remuneration for executives comprises two components:

•	

•	

total fixed remuneration (tFr) which is made up of base 
salary and superannuation, together with other salary 
sacrifice items such as novated leases and car parking.  
employees are required to meet any fringe benefits tax 
obligations applicable to benefits; and
variable remuneration which is linked directly to 
performance of both the company and the individual 
executive and, as such, is deemed to be “at risk”.

the remuneration structure is designed to reflect an appropriate 
balance between fixed and variable remuneration to ensure that 
executive reward is aligned with the performance of the business. 

to ta l   F iXe d  re m uNe r at i oN  (tFr)

iluka positions tFr at median levels of the market as defined by a 
comparator group of australian companies within the resources 
market, as well as referencing job evaluation data and individual 
competence levels of executives.  allowance is also made for the 
competitive nature of the market for talent in the resources sector. 

suPe r aN Nu at i oN  B eNeFi t s

iluka has appropriate superannuation and pension arrangements 
in countries where it operates. in australia, the company 
contributes superannuation at the minimum required rate to each 
executive’s nominated eligible fund.  individuals may elect to make 
further voluntary contributions from pre-tax salary.

all australian based executives are entitled to contribute to 
the iluka superannuation Plan.  the plan is administered by 
iNG australia limited as part of a master trust of which over 
90 per cent of employees are members.  the plan is primarily 
an accumulation style plan. a small number of employees have 
retained membership in a defined benefit sub-plan, a legacy from 
the 1999 merger of westralian sands limited with rGc limited.  
the defined benefit sub-plan is closed to new members.  all 
executives (the executives detailed on page 16) participate in the 
iluka superannuation Plan or a fund of choice on an accumulation 
basis.  

V a r i aBl e  re m uNe r at i oN

P e rFo r m aNc e   aNd  i Nc eNt iVe s

the current performance and incentive arrangements were 
introduced for the 2007 performance year.  the incentive 
arrangements comprise a short term incentive Plan (stiP) and 
a long term incentive Plan (ltiP). these distinct plans balance 
the short and long term aspects of business performance, reflect 
market practice and support business needs.  

the incentive plans ensure a strong alignment between the 
incentive arrangements of executives and the creation and 
delivery of shareholder value and support iluka’s aim of attracting, 
retaining and motivating experienced executives. 

the stiP and ltiP operate within the existing rules of the 
directors, executives and employees share acquisition Plan 
(deesaP), as approved by shareholders at the company’s annual 
General meeting in may 1999.

at target levels of performance, the stiP represents two-thirds of 
potential variable remuneration, and the ltiP represents one-third.

only nominated managers and executives participate in the stiP 
and ltiP.  the level of award opportunity is determined by an 
individual’s role within the business and capacity to impact the 
results of the company. in 2009, it is anticipated that approximately 
94 employees (including all executives) will participate in the ltiP, 
and approximately 164 employees (including all executives) will 
participate in the stiP.

objectives, measures and targets for both the stiP and the ltiP 
are set on an annual basis and are subject to the approval of the 
Board. 

the target incentive opportunity for key executives under the stiP 
is 60 per cent of tFr and under the ltiP is 30 per cent of tFr.  at 
stretch levels of performance the incentive opportunity under the 
stiP increases to a maximum of 90 per cent of tFr.

 
t He  s Ho r t-te r m  i Nc eNt iVe   P l aN  (s t iP )

the stiP aims to incentivise executives whilst also promoting 
equity ownership, providing awards partly in cash and partly in 
deferred equity.

the stiP is linked to group and regional financial and operational 
performance and has a focus on return on capital (roc) as a 
key metric.  a combination of financial and non-financial targets, 
including safety and individual targets, are used to measure 
performance and determine outcomes. each metric reflects 
the organisational unit within which the individual is located 
(for example, regional versus corporate roles) and is measured 
independently.  

the measures and weighting of objectives for the 2008 and 2009 
performance year are:

•	

•	

•	

Profitability (roc, eBit and NPat) 
sustainability (all injury frequency rate,  
severity rate and notifications  
to government)
Growth (individual objectives) 

60 per cent
10 per cent 

30 per cent

the weighting of the growth measure is typically set at 30 per 
cent, however the Board (on the recommendation of the managing 
director) has discretion at any time to vary the growth weighting 
for any individual within a range from 20 per cent to 40 per cent 
in line with the process of objective setting and performance 
assessment.

the process for the development and assessment of individual 
objectives is a rigorous one. objectives are linked to major 
business opportunities and risks as typically identified in iluka’s 
corporate Plan and to the priorities for the year in question. 
specific, measurable, deliverables and the timeframe for 
achievement are defined for each objective. the deliverables and 
the timeframes are set at a level of performance that is assessed 
to be achievable at a stretch. objectives are set and performance 
assessed by the managing director for all key executives, followed 
by review and approval by the remuneration and Nomination 
committee. departmental outcomes are also benchmarked across 
the organisation to ensure consistent performance standards. the 
process is designed to ensure a close alignment between the stiP 
and the company’s objective of creating and delivering value for 
shareholders. 

the stiP requires profitability and sustainability performance 
exceeding 90 per cent of target before any award is payable for 
these measures.  Growth objectives are set at stretch levels 
and are linked to the achievement of key business growth and 
improvement outcomes.

the stiP award is determined after the year-end based on an 
assessment of the extent to which the individual’s objectives have 
been achieved. outcomes are subject to rigorous one-up manager 
assessment and, for the managing director and key executives, by 
the Board. 

consistent with this approach, stiP payments to the managing 
director and key executives were significantly higher in 2008 than 
in 2007, reflecting achievements during the year – including a 
successful recapitalisation of the company, targeted progress on 
two major projects, improved financial performance and a strong 
relative share price performance.

Half of the stiP award is paid in cash and half must be taken on 
a deferred basis in the form of ordinary restricted shares in iluka 
resources limited.  Fifty per cent of the restricted shares do not 
vest until one year after the end of the performance period, while 
the remaining fifty per cent does not vest until two years after the 
end of the performance period. this mandatory deferral results 
in a significant portion of the annual incentive becoming “medium 
term” in nature. an employee must remain with the company 
and continue to perform satisfactorily for the shares to vest. the 
employee has a significant trailing exposure to the value of the 
company’s shares.

the process for determining the number of restricted shares to be 
awarded to each participant is determined by dividing the dollar 
value of the deferral component by the Volume weighted average 
Price (VwaP) of iluka shares traded on the asX over the five 
trading days following release of the company’s full year results.

the deferred amount supports executive focus on both annual 
and multi-year performance, as well as representing a tangible 
retention factor.

t He  loN G-te r m  i Nc eNt iVe   P l aN  (lt iP )

the ltiP provides a grant of equity in the form of share rights for 
ordinary shares in iluka resources limited that vest after three 
years subject to performance over a three year period.  

the grant is split into two separate tranches, with one tranche (50 
per cent) being assessed based on return on equity (roe) relative 
to an internal target and the other (50 per cent) based on total 
shareholder return (tsr) performance relative to a comparator 
group consisting of companies which comprise the materials 
index and the asX mid cap 50 index at the commencement of the 
performance period (excluding property trusts and duplication). 
the two performance measures are applied as follows:

re t u r n   o n  eq u i t y   t r a n c h e :

the roe tranche of the ltiP grant vests based on a prospective 
three year average roe performance measure.  Half of the tranche 
vests for threshold performance with 100 per cent of the tranche 
vesting for achievement of target.  Vesting occurs on a straight line 
basis for performance between threshold and target. targets are 
set giving consideration to: 

•	

•	

•	

the company’s roe performance history; 
planned strategic and business plan activity throughout the 
performance period; and 
comparable company performance.

current roe targets are 10 per cent for threshold and 14 per cent 
for target. these targets may be compared with a 10 year history 
for iluka (to 2008) in which the average roe was 6.3, or with a 10 
year average for the asX 200 (less property trusts) of 13.9. 

targets are reviewed annually and set for a forward three year 
period. it can be expected that, as sustainable performance 
improves, targets will be increased - within the bounds of feasible 
achievement - creating a “staircase” effect over time. similarly, 
because performance is measured over the three years as an 
average, a failure to achieve targeted levels of performance in any 
one year increases the hurdle in the remaining years. 

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roe performance assessment is also subject to maintenance of an 
acceptable level of gearing.     

t o t a l  sh a r e h o l d e r  re t u r n   t r a n c h e :

the tsr tranche of the ltiP grant vests based on tsr relative to 
a peer group of companies. the comparator group consists of the 
companies which comprise the materials index and the asX mid 
cap 50 index at the commencement of the performance period 
(excluding property trusts and duplication).  this comparator 
group was chosen to provide a combination of companies from 
iluka’s defined industry sector and companies of a similar 
market capitalisation to iluka. the combined group also ensures 
a sufficiently large peer group for performance measurement, 
and provides less likelihood of tsr performance being skewed to 
specific sub industry sectors or specific stocks.

Fifty per cent of the tsr tranche vests if iluka ranks at the 50th 
percentile of the comparator group, with 100 per cent vesting at 
the 75th percentile of the comparator group. Vesting occurs on 
a straight-line basis for performance between the 50th and 75th 
percentile of the comparator group.

all offers and details of the maximum allocation for the managing 
director and key executives are shown on page 19.  it should 
be noted that the maximum allocations listed are subject to the 
respective performance criteria.  if at the end of the performance 
period the performance criteria have not been met there will be no 
entitlement to shares.

No vesting of the ltiP has occurred in 2008.

P r e V i o u s   P e r F o r m a N c e   i N c e N t i V e 

P r oGr a m s :   2 0 0 5   aNd   2 0 0 6

during 2005 and 2006, iluka operated the Performance incentive 
Program (PiP) which has since been superseded by the stiP and 
ltiP plans introduced in 2007.  

For the 2005 PiP, at the end of the performance period in 
december 2005, performance criteria were assessed for each 
executive and an incentive award determined based on the level 
of achievement. Half of the incentive award was paid in cash in 
march 2006.  executives received the remaining half of the award 
as rights to fully paid ordinary shares in iluka resources limited in 
annual instalments of 25 per cent over four years.  Further, a four 
year holding period applies to each grant of shares.  tranche one 
of the 2005 PiP vested in January 2007 with tranche two vesting 
January 2008.  tranche three of the 2005 PiP vested in January 
2009 with the final tranche vesting in January 2010.  

For the 2006 PiP, at the end of the performance period in 
december 2006, performance criteria were assessed for each 
executive and an incentive award determined based on the level of 
achievement. Half of the incentive award was paid in cash in march 
2007.   executives received the remaining half as rights to fully 
paid ordinary shares in iluka resources limited over three years in 
one third instalments which commenced in January 2007. the four 
year holding period on vested share rights applicable for the 2005 
PiP was replaced by a 50 per cent minimum holding requirement 
once all shares have vested in the 2006 plan.  tranche one of the 
2006 PiP vested in January 2007 with tranche two vesting January 
2008.  the final tranche of the 2006 PiP vested in January 2009.

Vesting conditions for both the 2005 PiP and 2006 PiP are time 
based and require the participant to be employed at the vesting 
date.  total share rights awarded under the both plans which 
had not vested at the time of the accelerated renounceable 
entitlement offer were adjusted to address the dilution resulting 
from the market issue of new shares. 

upon cessation of employment, any entitlement to unvested share 
rights or shares that are subject to mandatory sale restrictions are 
forfeited.  

se c u r i t i e s   tr a d iN G  

iluka’s policy in relation to employees holding iluka securities is 
set out in the company’s securities trading Policy, which can be 
found on the company’s website at www.iluka.com.   the policy sets 
out the circumstances in which employees may trade in company 
securities. 

re m uNe r at i oN reVi e w

the company conducts a review of the remuneration of 
executives and staff on an annual basis.  Guidelines for reviews 
are considered by the Board following recommendation by the 
remuneration and Nomination committee.  review guidelines are 
based upon the outcomes of direct and related market review data 
and external advice from the company’s remuneration advisers.  
all employees and executives participate in a performance 
review process which is used in conjunction with market data to 
determine appropriate remuneration recommendations.

individual progress against objectives is reviewed throughout the 
performance year with formal reviews occurring at half year and at 
the conclusion of the performance year.

recommendations by the managing director for stiP and ltiP 
award outcomes and remuneration for key executives are 
submitted to the remuneration and Nomination committee in 
February of each year.  in respect of all other eligible participants, 
a one up manager approval process applies with final managing 
director approval prior to any award or remuneration review being 
implemented.

e m P l o y e e   s H a r e   P l a N 

the Board believes that strong employee alignment with 
shareholder outcomes is a vital element of high performing 
companies which create and deliver value for shareholders. 
Put simply, the company wants all employees to identify with 
shareholder returns. accordingly, the company also operates 
an employee share plan under the rules of the iluka resources 
limited employee share Plan.  the Board may, from time to time, at 
its discretion, make written offers to participate in the plan.  

in 2007 and 2008, offers were made to eligible employees 
(permanent employees with a minimum of twelve months service) 
in australia and the united states to receive ordinary shares in 
iluka resources limited to the value of a$1,000.  

 
to satisfy the legislative requirements of both australia and the 
united states, australian employees received the shares under 
a tax-exempt plan, with a three year sale restriction period (a 
holding lock is applied during the restriction period).  as us 
employees do not have access to a tax exemption plan, they were 
offered shares up to a$1,000 through a grant of restricted shares.  
the shares will be held under the plan rules with a restriction 
period of three years.  to enable us employees to receive a tax 
deferral, strict forfeiture conditions apply.

in 2007, of the 762 australian employees eligible to participate, 
608 (80 per cent) accepted the offer.  in the us, 81 of 159 (51 per 
cent) employees participated.  overall, a total of 689 of 921 (75 per 
cent) eligible employees accepted the offer at a cost of $609,000.

in 2008, of the 708 australian employees eligible to participate, 
614 (87 per cent) accepted the offer.  in the us, all 103 eligible 
employees (100 per cent) employees participated in the offer.  
overall, a total of 717 of 811 (88 per cent) eligible employees 
participated in the offer at a cost of $716,680.

consistent with usual industry practice, shares acquired under the 
employee share Plan are not subject to performance conditions as 
the primary objective of the plan is to encourage share ownership 
by all employees and, thereby, increase the alignment of employee 
attitudes and actions with shareholder value creation and delivery.

il u k a  re t eNt i oN  P l aN

during 2007 and 2008, the resources sector experienced very 
high levels of competition for talent, with resulting skill shortages 
and upward pressures on remuneration.  these pressures were 
particularly prevalent at the executive level and for highly skilled 
professionals critical to business operation.

the Board recognises that continuity of management and retention 
of key talent is critical to achieving the successful delivery of major 
projects and other strategies in order to enhance shareholder 
returns.  in that context, the Board regularly reviews the market 
competitiveness of executive remuneration and its ability to retain 
key executives to achieve long term business objectives.    

consequently, in march 2008, the Board approved the introduction 
of a retention Plan limited to certain individuals identified as 
critical to business outcomes over the medium term.

the retention Plan offers participants a grant of share rights 
to ordinary shares in iluka resources limited which vest in full 
at the conclusion of a three year retention period, subject to 
continued satisfactory individual performance and approval by 
the Board, at its discretion.  the grant of share rights rather than 
a cash payment provides a strong alignment of the interests of 
participants with those of shareholders. 

where a participant voluntarily ceases employment during the 
retention period, all share rights awarded under the retention Plan 
are forfeited.  

retention Plan share rights awarded to executives and key 
management Personnel are included as rights granted in the table 
on page 15.

N oN-e Xe c u t iVe  di r e c t o r s ’  re m uNe r at i oN

the remuneration of the non-executive directors is determined 
by the Board on recommendation from the remuneration and 
Nomination committee within a maximum aggregate amount 
approved by shareholders at an annual General meeting.  the 
current maximum amount of non-executive directors’ fees as 
approved by shareholders is $1.1 million.  the total amount paid in 
2008, including superannuation, was $916,447.

a review of iluka’s non-executive director fees was conducted 
during the year by egan associates.  the review took into account 
the nature of directors’ work, their responsibilities and survey 
data on comparative companies.  as a result of this review, the 
following fees were applied from 1 July 2008:

•	

•	

Non-executive director Fees 
Board chairman 
(inclusive of committee fees) 
Board member 

$275,000 per annum 
$100,000 per annum

Board member committee Fees 
audit and risk committee chair 
remuneration and Nomination  
committee chair 
audit and risk committee member 
remuneration and Nomination  
committee member 

$35,000 per annum 

$25,000 per annum 
$17,500 per annum 

$12,500 per annum

the minimum required employer superannuation contribution up 
to the statutory maximum is paid into each director’s nominated 
eligible fund and is in addition to the above fees.  Based on the 
above fee structure and the Board’s decision to reduce the number 
of non-executive directors, the current total non-executive director 
remuneration is $782,500 per annum, excluding superannuation, or 
$841,920 including superannuation.  

Non-executive directors are able to purchase company shares 
under the deesaP utilising the funds that would otherwise be 
payable to directors as fees.  these shares are acquired on market 
and all transaction costs are borne by the relevant director.  
details of directors’ share purchases are listed on page 21 of the 
report.  No performance conditions are attached to these shares 
as they are purchased using sacrificed fees.

e Xe c u t iVe  emPl o y m eNt  a Gr e e m eNt s

remuneration and other terms of employment for the managing 
director and key executives are formalised in service agreements.  
the managing director and key executives are employed on a 
rolling basis with no specified fixed terms.  the managing director 
and relevant executives are on total fixed remuneration (tFr) 
arrangements, inclusive of superannuation.

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da Vi d  roB B  -  maN

a GiN G di r e c t o r

total Fixed remuneration 

short term incentive 

long term incentive 

share rights 

Retention Arrangements 
retention offer 
Performance Period
-   tranche 1 

333,333 share rights  

-   tranche 2 

- 

333,333 share rights 
 tranche 3 
333,334 share rights  

Vesting conditions  

Vesting date  

$1,500,000 for the year ended 31 december 2008. 
$1,500,000 from 1 January 2009.
90 per cent of tFr at target with up to 120 per cent of tFr for stretch performance awarded 50 per cent as cash and 50 per cent 
as deferred equity 
Measure 
Profitability (roc, eBit, NPat) 
sustainability (all injury frequency rate, 
severity rate, notifications to government) 
Growth (individual objectives) 
individual objectives and related deliverables are set each year by the Board at what is assessed to be a stretch level of 
performance. these objectives typically vary from year to year and in 2008 related to the recapitalisation of the company, major 
project development and certain industry related and other initiatives.
a grant of equity in the form of share rights of up to 30 per cent of tFr measured over of a three year performance period

Weighting 
50 per cent 
10 per cent 

40 per cent 

Measure 
roe 
tsr 
as disclosed previously, mr robb purchased approximately $500,000 of iluka shares prior to commencing employment which 
were matched with an equivalent award of share rights (71,851), due to vest on 1 July 2008.  the number of share rights were 
increased by 8,911 to address the dilutionary impact of the accelerated renounceable entitlement offer and 80,762 shares vested 
to mr robb on 1 July 2008.
at the 2008 aGm, shareholders approved the following retention arrangements for mr robb.
1,000,000 share rights offered in three equal tranches over a 3 year retention period.

Weighting 
50 per cent 
50 per cent

the 12 month period commencing from the date which is 5 Business days after the announcement of the full year results for the 
year (19 February 2009) ending 31 december 2007
the 12 month period commencing from the date which is 5 Business days after the announcement of the full year results for the
year ending 31 december 2008
the 12 month period commencing from the date which is 5 Business days after the announcement of the full year results for the
year ending 31 december 2009
a tranche of retention incentive share rights will vest on the Vesting date if the tsr of the company calculated over the 
Performance Period for that tranche is 15% (annual Hurdle); or 30% tsr for the First and second or second and third 
performance periods; or 45% tsr measured over the First, second and third performance periods.
subject to the performance criteria of each tranche being satisfied, each tranche will vest the day after the last day of the tranche 
3 performance period.
all entitlements under the retention plan are forfeited if mr robb resigns prior to the end of the three year retention period.

Forfeiture  
Termination Arrangements  at the 2007 aGm, shareholders approved the following termination payments which may become payable to mr robb under the 

with Notice 

without Notice 

Voluntary termination 

Termination	for	
other reasons 

Protection of interests 

terms of the executive employment agreement entered into between mr robb and the company on 18 october 2006.
employment can be terminated during the contract period by giving 12 months notice or pay in lieu of notice plus a pro-rata short 
term incentive component.  all shares to which mr robb is entitled under the deesaP will vest within three months of termination.
in the case of misconduct and in certain other circumstances, employment can be terminated without 
notice and with no entitlement to any payment under the executive incentive plan.
employment may be terminated by giving six months notice.  any pro-rata award under the executive incentive plan will be at the 
discretion of the Board.
•	 By	Iluka	on	the	ground	of	redundancy	or	by	Mr	Robb	if,	at	the	instigation	of	the	Board	he	suffers	a	material	diminution

in his status as chief executive officer and managing director, by giving 24 months notice (if given in the first three years of  
employment) or 12 months notice (thereafter) provided that iluka may elect, or mr robb may require iluka, to pay mr robb an  
equivalent amount of tFr in lieu of notice; or

•	 By	Iluka	if	Mr	Robb	suffers	illness,	accident	or	other	cause	which	renders	him	unable	to	perform	his	duties,	by	giving	Mr	Robb		

six months tFr.

•	 In	the	circumstances	described	above,	a	termination	payment	equal	to	the	total	incentive	target	for	which	there	would	have	
been an entitlement under the executive incentive plan for the relevant year calculated on a pro-rata basis for the relevant 
notice period given by the company.

mr robb is restrained from engaging in certain activities during his employment, and for a period following termination of his 
employment, in order to protect iluka’s interests.  the executive employment agreement contains provisions relating to the 
protection of confidential information and intellectual property.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
e Xe c u t iVe  se rVi c e  a Gr e e m eNt s

major provisions of the agreements relating to key executives included in this remuneration report are set out below.

executive 

P Beilby 

P Benjamin 

c cobb 

V Hugo 

a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 

c wilson 

termination Notice Period 
by iluka 

termination Notice Period 
by employee 

Position 

General manager murray Basin 

General manager exploration & 
technical services

managing director crl 

General manager sales & marketing 

chief Financial officer 

General manager sa development &  
Project management

General manager western region 

General manager corporate services & 
company secretary

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

termination 
Payments

9 months

12 months 

12 months

12 months

9 months

12 months 

9 months

12 months 

termination payments (other than for gross misconduct) are calculated on current total fixed remuneration at date of termination.

s Ha r e  riG Ht s   aNd  s Ha r eHo l d iN Gs   oF ke y  maN

a Ge m eNt   P e r s oN Ne l

   Number of shares 

Number of share rights

received on 
vesting of 
share rights 
during the year 

Balance held 
at 1/1/08 

awarded as 
restricted 
shares 

other 
changes during 
the year** 

Balance 
held at 
31/12/08*** 

Balance 
held at 
1/1/08 

Granted 
during 
2008* 

Vested as 
shares during 
2008 

lapsed 
during 
2008** 

Balance 
held at  
31/12/08

85,740 

36,102 

18,250 

43,810 

26,012 

10,405 

40,474 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(85,740) 

(36,102) 

-  

-  

10,429  

28,679  

(43,810) 

-  

 14,864 

40,876  

 5,946 

16,351  

 23,128 

63,602  

17,612 

17,612  

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

72,835 

80,762 

67,003 

185,198 

405,798 

124,821 

1,189,619 

(80,762) 

- 

1,233,678

2,284 

27,369 

17,050 

22,842 

2,243 

                -    

 (4,527) 

- 

6,102 

4,786 

7,816 

21,386 

21,182 

18,391 

31,346 

24,524 

28,028 

86,203 

67,542 

77,077 

    -                    -                     -    

                -                    -    

        -                    -                     -    

                -                    -    

2,469 

2,424 

    -                    -    

4,876 

8,263 

29,805 

10,452 

22,102 

19,827 

5,973 

8,500 

54,525 

16,425 

43,741 

22,554 

28,910 

27,769 

35,733 

- 

- 

30,514 

12,039 

36,255 

167,994 

133,570 

165,542 

106,811 

- 

140,828 

137,291 

72,978 

168,391 

(2,243) 

(188,305) 

-

(6,102) 

(4,786) 

(7,816) 

- 

- 

(2,424) 

- 

(8,263) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

156,378

188,525

134,728

-

140,828

165,381

85,017

196,383

Name 

Non-Executive Directors

G campbell 

V davies 

r every 

i mackenzie 

d morley 

G Pizzey 

G rezos 

J seabrook 

Executive Director

d robb 

Executives

m adams 

P Beilby 

P Benjamin 

V Hugo 

d mcmahon 

a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 

c wilson 

*   Granted during 2008 includes the full grant of the share rights offered under the 2008 ltiP, iluka retention Plan and share right adjustment for previous grants relating to the  

dilution impact of the accelerated renounceable entitlement offer.

**   Negative amounts reflect the result of leaving the company during the year.
*** Balance includes restricted shares awarded during the year of which half vested 1 January 2009 and half will vest 1 January 2010.

the numbers of shares in the company and share rights for ordinary shares in the company are set out above for each director of iluka resources limited and other 

key management personnel of the group, including their personally related entities.  there were no shares granted during the reporting period as compensation.

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d e ta i l s   o F   r e m u N e r at i o N 

details of the remuneration of the directors and other key management Personnel (as defined in aasB 124 related Party disclosures) of 
iluka resources limited and the iluka resources limited Group are set out in the following tables.  other key management personnel of the 
company and the group are the following executives who have authority for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company 
and the group.

key management Personnel – directors

the following persons were directors of iluka resources limited during the financial year:

(i) 

Non executive directors
G c campbell  
V a davies 
r l every (chairman)  
i c mackenzie (chairman) 
d m morley 
G J Pizzey 
G J rezos 
J a seabrook

(ii)  managing director and chief executive officer

d robb

all above persons were directors of iluka resources limited for all of the financial year, as well as for the financial year ended 31 december 
2007, except G c campbell, V a davies and i c mackenzie who retired on 21 may 2008, and J a seabrook who was appointed as a director on 
1 may 2008.

key management Personnel - employees other than directors (‘the executives’)

in addition to the directors of the consolidated entity, the following employees met the definition of key management Personnel for the year 
ended 31 december 2008: 

m adams1 
P Beilby 

P Benjamin 
s Green2 
V Hugo 
d mcmahon3 
a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 
c wilson 

General manager western region

General manager murray Basin

General manager exploration & technical services

acting chief Financial officer

General manager sales and marketing 

chief Financial officer

chief Financial officer

General manager sa development & Project management

General manager western region
General manager corporate services & company secretary

1  m adams ceased employment 26 september 2008.
2  s Green acting chief Financial officer from 18 January 2008 to 12 may 2008.
3  d mcmahon ceased employment 17 January 2008.

For the remainder of this Note, key management Personnel other than directors of the consolidated entity are referred to as ‘executives’.

the above persons were also executives during the year ended 31 december 2007, except:

- 
- 
- 

s Green, classed as an executive between 18 January 2008 and 12 may 2008.
a tate, appointed as executive 13 may 2008. 
s wickham, appointed as an executive 1 september 2008.

the following persons were also executives during the year ended 31 december 2007:

- 
- 
- 

d calhoun, ceased employment as executive General manager People & communities on 30 November 2007.
d Grant, ceased employment as chief Financial officer on 16 February 2007.
d mcmahon, appointed as an executive 29 January 2007.

 
in addition, the managing director of consolidated rutile limited, c cobb, is a group executive whose remuneration must be disclosed under 
the corporations act 2001 as one of the five highest remunerated executives in 2007.

amounts in the ‘stiP cash’ column are dependent on the satisfaction of performance conditions as set out in the section headed “short 
term incentive Plan” above.  amounts in the ‘share Based Payments column relate to the component of the fair value of awards from prior 
years made under the various incentive plans attributable to the year measured in accordance with aasB 2 share Based Payments.  all other 
elements of remuneration are not directly related to performance.

2008

Name 

Non-executive Directors 
G campbell3 
V davies3 
r every 
i mackenzie3 
d morley 
G Pizzey 
G rezos 
J seabrook4 

Executive Directors 
d robb 

Executives 
m adams5 
*P Beilby 
*P Benjamin 
s Green6 
*V Hugo 
d mcmahon7 
a tate8 
*H umlauff 
s wickham 
*c wilson 

short-term employee benefits

 cash salary 
 & fees1  
$ 

stiP 
cash 
$ 

Non-monetary 
Benefits 
$ 

43,892 
46,818 
209,588 
98,267 
132,500 
117,670 
120,739 
77,500 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

other 

superannuation 

$ 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

$ 

3,950 
4,500 
15,195 
5,471 
11,925 
10,590 
10,866 
6,975 

share Based 
Payments2 
$ 

total 
$

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

47,842 
51,318 
224,782 
103,738 
144,425 
128,260 
131,605 
84,475

1,376,147 

 817,497 

31,189  

97,207 

713,310  3,035,350

293,578 
336,544 
387,920 
128,805 
355,963 
19,446 
290,520 
513,456 
397,171 
397,554 

147,798 
159,565 
32,514 
155,857 
 - 
185,171 
 224,069 
 103,265 
 189,346 

5,316 

5,316 

4,074 

5,316 

41,618 

24,446 

26,422 
32,502 
37,316 
9,119 
34,293 
1,750 
24,958 
46,211 
13,437 
38,284 

68,717 
(292,901) 
769,765 
252,921 
875,758 
285,641 
202,784 
32,346 
777,485 
226,056 
45,642 
- 
118,976 
619,625 
295,392  1,083,202 
646,940 
133,067 
928,525
298,025 

1.  cash salary includes salary that is sacrificed for the purchase of shares during the year. 
2.  represents the estimated monetary value of shares rights and restricted shares under grant for the year ended 31 december 2008. the indicative valuation was determined in 

accordance with the measurement criteria of accounting standard aasB 2 share-based payment with the fair value of shares at grant date being recognised as remuneration on a 
straight line basis between grant date and vesting date. a negative value in share based payments arises where amounts recognised as remuneration in prior years are reversed 
due to performance conditions associated with share rights not being met prior to vesting.

3.  G campbell, V davies and i mackenzie retired 21 may 2008.
4.  J seabrook appointed 1 may 2008.
5.  ceased employment 26 september 2008. other relates to statutory leave entitlements on cessation of employment.  
6.  represents pro-rata remuneration paid as an executive from 18 January 2008 to 12 may 2008.
7.  ceased employment 17 January 2008. other relates to statutory leave entitlements on cessation of employment. 
8.  appointed as an executive 13 may 2008.

*  denotes one of the 5 highest paid executives of the Group, as required to be disclosed under the corporations act 2001.
**  n/a denotes that Non-executive directors are not eligible for these arrangements.

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2007

Name 

 cash salary 
 & fees1 
$ 

 Non-executive Directors**
G campbell 
V davies 
r every 
i mackenzie 
d morley 
G Pizzey 
G rezos 

107,750 
114,000 
105,250 
225,577 
124,000 
102,750 
101,409 

short-term employee benefits

stiP 
cash 
$ 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

Non-monetary  other 

superannuation 

termination 

Benefits 
$ 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

$ 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

$ 

9,698 
10,260 
10,091 
15,532 
11,160 
9,248 
9,127 

$ 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

share Based 
Payments2 
$ 

total 

$

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

117,448 
124,260 
115,341 
241,109 
135,160 
111,998 
110,536

Executive Directors 
d robb3 

Executives 
m adams4 
P Beilby4 
*P Benjamin 
*d calhoun5 
d Grant6 
V Hugo 
*d mcmahon7 
*H umlauff 
c wilson 

1,009,174 

245,902 

- 

- 

90,826 

- 

354,485 

1,700,387

345,948 
274,822 
323,173 
376,853 
50,441 
317,404 
382,928 
488,991 
314,035 

32,010 
28,917 
50,738 
102,025 
- 
44,627 
- 
71,694 
52,763 

- 
- 
5,250 
120,803 
653 
5,250 
- 
2,634 
5,250 

- 
- 
- 
30,828 
43,095 
- 
- 
- 
- 

31,135 
38,475 
45,244 
10,977 
7,062 
43,596 
34,464 
44,009 
43,965 

- 
- 
- 
424,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

42,934 
54,409 
56,589 
105,645 
- 
71,241 
- 
52,120 
72,717 

452,027 
396,623 
480,994 
1,171,131 
101,251 
482,118 
417,392 
659,448 
488,730

Other Group Executive 
*c cobb8 

344,737 

203,181 

- 

- 

48,263 

- 

- 

596,181

1.  cash salary includes salary that is sacrificed for the purchase of shares during the year. 
2.  represents the estimated monetary value of shares rights under grant for the year ended 31 december 2007. the indicative valuation was determined in accordance with the 

measurement criteria of accounting standard aasB 2 share-based payment with the fair value of shares at grant date being recognised as remuneration on a straight line basis 
between grant date and vesting date. a negative value in share based payments arises where amounts recognised as remuneration in prior years are reversed due to performance 
conditions associated with share rights not being met prior to vesting.

3.  as disclosed in 2006, d robb has elected to defer the cash component of his 2007 stiP award into iluka shares provided for under the terms of the stiP.
4.  appointed as an executive 1 January 2007
5.  ceased employment 30 November 2007. termination benefit consisted of severance $424,000 in accordance with terms of the contract of employment regarding termination.  
other relates to statutory leave entitlements on cessation of employment.  Non-monetary benefit relates to relocation and associated FBt pursuant to terms of the contract of 
employment.

6.  ceased employment 16 February 2007. other relates to statutory leave entitlements $43,095. 
7.  commenced employment 29 January 2007, ceased employment 17 January 2008.
8.  remuneration and incentives arrangements for c cobb are determined by the crl Board of directors.  Further details can be obtained from the crl annual report.

*  denotes one of the 5 highest paid executives of the Group, as required to be disclosed under the corporations act 2001.
**  n/a denotes that Non-executive directors are not eligible for these arrangements .

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
s Ha r e   B a s e d  co mPeNs at i oN

the tables below summarise awards of share rights made under the various PiP schemes described in page 12 during the year that are still to 
vest for key executives at 31 december 2008.

 Performance Period and Plan

2005  
transition Plan1 

2005 PiP2 

2006 PiP3

- 
2,926 
1,544 
3,323 
- 
3,918 

$5.17 

- 
4,432 
1,936 
5,892 
- 
5,382 

$6.57 

- 
1,716 
2,866 
2,517 
2,724 
2,677

$6.17

Name 

d robb 
P Beilby 
P Benjamin 
V Hugo 
H umlauff 
c wilson 
Fair Value per  
share right4 

1  Grant date 1 august 2005.  Vests in two equal tranches on 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2009. 
2  Grant date 1 January 2006.  Vests in four equal tranches on 1 January 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
3  Grant date 1 January 2007.  Vests in three equal tranches on 1 January 2007, 2008 and 2009.
4 

the valuations were determined in accordance with aasB 2 share Based Payments by the directors. the valuations were performed using an option pricing model. 

2007 and 2008 stiP restricted shares awarded to the managing director and key executives yet to vest

2007 stiP Vesting dates1  

awarded4,5 

2008 stiP Vesting dates2 

awarded4,5

Name 

d robb 

P Beilby 

P Benjamin 

V Hugo 

a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 

c wilson 

1/01/20096 

1/01/2010 

33,501 

17,446 

14,269 

12,311 

- 

20,037 

6,929 

14,913 

33,502 

3,940 

6,913 

6,080 

- 

9,768 

3,523 

7,189 

% 

37% 

39% 

40% 

34% 

- 

38% 

29% 

41% 

1/01/2010 

1/01/2011 

92,686  

16,757 

18,091 

17,671 

20,994 

25,404 

11,708 

21,468 

92,687 

16,757 

18,092 

17,671 

20,995 

25,405 

11,708 

21,468 

%

91%

92%

84%

88%

87%

88%

87%

96%

Fair Value per share3 

$4.09 

$4.64 

1 
2 
3 

2007 stiP restricted shares awarded 1 January 2008 for the 2007 performance year.
2008 stiP restricted shares awarded 1 January 2009 for the 2008 performance year.
the fair value is independently determined using the Black-scholes model that takes into account the share price at grant date, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, 
the expected dividend yield and the risk free discount rate for the term of the right.

4  Half the award made in cash (refer page 17), half the award made in restricted shares as detailed in the above table
5 
6 

the percentage achieved of the available incentive opportunity for the financial year
includes the discretionary re-weighted growth component awarded as restricted shares. 

No awards have been made in respect to the 2007, 2008 ltiP or retention plan.  the performance period for the schemes end on 31 december 2009, 31 december 2010 and 31 march 
2011 respectively.

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maXi m u m   V a l u e  o F re s t r i c t e d  s Ha r e s  a Nd  s Ha r e  riG Ht s

key executives participate in a number of the incentive plans for which restricted shares or share rights are yet to vest.  the fair value of each 
restricted share or share right is set out below.

incentive Plan 

2005 transition 
2005 PiP 
2006 PiP 
*2007 stiP 
2007 ltiP 
2008 ltiP 
retention Plan 1 
retention Plan md 1 
retention Plan md 2 
retention Plan md 3 

Fair Value per  
share 
$ 

5.17 
6.57 
6.17 
4.09 
4.32 
2.93 
4.09 
0.90 
1.19 
0.90 

Vesting  
year

2009 
2009 & 2010 
2009 
2009 & 2010 
2010 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011

* the 2007 stiP is the only plan to have awarded as restricted shares.  all other plans listed above have been granted as share rights.

the maximum number of restricted shares and/or share rights that may vest in future years, together with the maximum value of these shares 
/ rights that will be recognised as share based payments in future years is set out below.  the maximum value for a year relates to the value 
of those restricted shares or share rights that vest in future years.  the amount to be reported as share based payments in future years will be 
calculated in accordance with aasB 2 share Based Payments over the vesting period.

Name 

d robb 

P Beilby 

P Benjamin 

V Hugo 

a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 

c wilson 

maximum Number 

Vesting year 

2010 

86,472 

20,891 

25,216 

26,506 

2009 

33,501 

24,304 

19,647 

21,097 

                 -  

                 -  

22,761 

6,929 

24,199 

35,434 

15,562 

27,215 

2011 

1,122,616 

111,183 

143,659 

87,125 

140,828 

107,185 

62,526 

144,967 

maximum Value $

Vesting year

2010 

2011

365,854 

94,329 

109,521 

119,736 

0 

150,828 

66,418 

121,970 

1,355,931

420,886

547,361

319,076

530,946

384,812

230,761

551,193

2009 

137,019 

111,628 

90,386 

102,417 

0 

98,758 

38,340 

115,447 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a u d i t o r ’ s   i n d e p e n d e n c e 
de c l a r at i o n

as lead auditor for the audit of iluka resources limited for the year ended 31 december 2008, i declare that to the best 
of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

(a) 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the corporations act 2001 in relation to the  
audit; and

(b) 

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

this declaration is in respect of iluka resources limited and the entities it controlled during the year.

david J smith 
Partner 
Pricewaterhousecoopers

Perth 
31 march 2009 

liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional standards legislation.

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c o r p o r at e  GoVe r n a n c e

a P P r o a c H  t o   c o r P o r at e 

G oVe rN aNc e

iluka and its Board of directors are committed to 
achieving the highest standards of corporate governance 
and acknowledge that this is essential in creating and 
delivering sustainable value for shareholders. the main 
elements of iluka’s corporate governance practices are 
detailed in this statement. overarching these detailed 
elements is the overall commitment of the Board of 
directors to act honestly, ethically, diligently and in 
accordance with the law in serving the interests of 
iluka’s shareholders, employees, customers and the 
communities in which iluka operates.

a s X   c o r P o r at e   G o V e r N a N c e 

re c o m m eNd at i oNs

iluka considers that it meets each of the requirements 
of the australian securities exchange (“asX”) corporate 
Governance Principles and recommendations. 

the governance section of the iluka website contains 
the company’s key governance policy documents. these 
include the:

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Board charter
directors’ code of conduct
audit and risk committee charter
remuneration and Nomination committee charter
employee code of conduct
securities trading Policy
continuous disclosure and market 
communications Policy
whistleblower Policy

r o l e   a N d   r e s P o N s i B i l i t i e s   o F  t H e 

B o a r d   oF di r e c t o r s

the Board operates in accordance with the broad 
principles set out in its charter. the overall role of the 
Board involves four key areas of responsibility:

•	

•	

•	

•	

appointing and removing the managing director, 
determining his or her remuneration, terms and 
conditions of employment and assessment of 
the performance of the managing director and 
through him, the executive management group; 
determining the strategic direction and 
financial objectives of the company and 
ensuring appropriate resources are available to 
management; 
monitoring the implementation and achievement 
of strategic and financial objectives; and
reporting to shareholders and the investment 
community on the performance of the company. 

the implementation of corporate strategy and day-
to-day management of iluka’s affairs are delegated 
to management, however, the Board retains specific 
responsibility for: 

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

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reviewing and approving systems of risk 
management, internal control and compliance, 
codes of conduct, continuous disclosure and legal 
compliance;
reviewing and approving major capital 
expenditure, capital management, acquisitions 
and divestitures;
reviewing and approving business plans and 
budgets, including the setting of company 
performance objectives;
monitoring the company’s operational and 
financial position and performance;
approving the company’s financial and accounting 
policies and financial statements;
monitoring compliance with control and 
accountability systems, regulatory requirements 
and ethical standards;
approving the financial and other reporting 
mechanisms for adequate, accurate and timely 
information being provided to the Board;
approving processes, procedures and systems 
to ensure that financial results are appropriately 
and accurately reported on a timely basis;
reviewing executive succession planning and 
development;
approving the acquisition, establishment, disposal 
or cessation of any significant business of the 
company;
approving the issue of any securities in the 
company;
approving any public statements which reflect 
significant issues of company policy or strategy;
approving any changes to the discretions 
delegated from the Board; and
deciding on any matters which exceed the 
authority limits delegated to the managing 
director.

B o a r d  co mPo s i t i oN

directors are considered and recommended to the Board 
by the remuneration and Nomination committee based 
on the skills and experience they are able to bring to 
Board deliberations on current and emerging issues. in 
addition, the Board seeks to ensure that the size of the 
Board and the blend of skills within its membership are 
conducive to effective discussion and efficient decision-
making. in recent years, the services of external search 
consultants have been used to assist with recruiting 
new directors. details of the members of the Board, 
their date of appointment, qualifications and experience 
are set out in the directors’ report under the heading 
‘directors’.

 
iluka’s constitution requires directors to retire from office no later 
than the third annual General meeting following their election. the 
directors have adopted an internal guideline that the preferred 
length of service is ten years, unless otherwise requested by the 
board to continue.

di r e c t o r  i Nd ePeNd eNc e

the Board recognises the importance of independent judgement 
in the decision-making process. the Board’s charter expressly 
requires that the majority of the Board be comprised of 
independent directors and that the chairman be an independent 
director. to qualify as independent, a director must be non-
executive and:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

must not be a substantial shareholder of the company 
or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly with, a 
substantial shareholder of the company;
within the last three years have not been employed in 
an executive capacity by the company or another group 
member, or been a director of the company within three 
years after ceasing to hold any such employment;
within the last three years have not been a principal of a 
material professional adviser or a material consultant to 
the company or another group member, or an employee 
materially associated with the service provided;
not be a material supplier or customer of the company 
or other group member, or an officer of, or otherwise 
associated directly or indirectly with, a material supplier or 
customer;
have no material contractual relationship with the company 
or another group member other than as a director of the 
company;
have not served on the Board for a period which could, 
or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere 
with the director’s ability to act in the best interests of the 
company; and
be free from any interest and any business or other 
relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived 
to, materially interfere with the director’s ability to act in 
the best interests of the company.

applying the above criteria, the Board considers that all non-
executive directors are independent.

the Board assesses the independence of new directors upon 
appointment and reviews the independence of other directors as 
appropriate.

maN a GiN G di r e c t o r

the managing director, iluka’s most senior employee, recommends 
policy, strategic direction and business plans for the Board’s 
approval and is responsible for managing the company’s day-today 
activities.

the managing director is selected and appointed by the Board and 
is subject to an annual performance review by the non-executive 
directors.

coN Fl i c t s   oF i Nt e r e s t

each director has an ongoing responsibility to:

•	

•	

disclose to the Board actual or potential conflicts of interest 
that may, or might reasonably be thought to, exist between 
the interests of the director and the interests of any other 
parties in carrying out the activities of the company; and
if requested by the Board, within a reasonable period, take 
such necessary and reasonable steps to remove any conflict 
of interest.

if a director cannot or is unwilling to remove a conflict of interest 
then the director must, in accordance with the corporations act 
2001, absent himself or herself from the room when discussion 
and/or voting occurs on matters about which the conflict relates.

di r e c t o r  ed u c at i oN

directors undergo an induction process upon appointment during 
which they are given a detailed briefing on the company. this 
includes meetings with key executives, tours of operational sites 
and presentations. thereafter, in order to assist directors to 
maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of the company and 
its operations, directors undertake operational site visits and 
are provided with regular updates and briefings on current and 
emerging issues. 

directors are encouraged to undertake continuing education 
relevant to the discharge of their duties. all reasonable costs of 
continuing director education are met by the company.

d i r e c t o r s ’   a c c e s s  t o   i N d e P e N d e N t 

ad Vi c e

each director may, with prior written approval of the chairman, 
obtain independent professional advice to assist the director in 
fulfilling their responsibilities. any reasonable expenses incurred in 
obtaining that advice will be met by the company.

B o a r d  me e t iN Gs

the Board convenes on average for nine formal meetings per year 
including one meeting dedicated primarily to strategic planning. 
the agenda, frequency and length of meetings are determined 
by the chairman in consultation with the managing director. the 
chairman manages the conduct of meetings and strives to ensure 
open and constructive discussion between Board members and 
between the Board and management. ad hoc Board and committee 
meetings may be convened to consider particular matters.

the non-executive directors periodically meet independent of 
management to discuss relevant issues.

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co mP aNy  se c r e ta r y

r e m u N e r at i o N   a N d   N o m i N at i o N 

mr cameron wilson is iluka’s company secretary. the position of 
company secretary is responsible for:

•	

•	

•	

•	

advising the Board on corporate governance; 
management of the company secretarial function;
attending all Board and Board committee meetings and 
taking minutes; and
communication with the australian securities exchange 
(“asX”).

co m m i t t e e s   oF tHe   B o a r d

to assist in the execution of its responsibilities and to allow 
detailed consideration of complex issues, the Board has 
established the following sub-committees:

•	
•	

remuneration and Nomination committee; and
audit and risk committee.

each committee is comprised wholly of independent, non-executive 
directors. the structure and membership of these committees 
are reviewed periodically. each committee has its own written 
charter setting out its role and responsibilities, composition, 
structure, membership requirements and the manner in which the 
committee is to operate. Both of these charters are reviewed by 
the respective committees on an annual basis. unless expressly 
delegated by the Board to one of its committees, all matters 
determined by committees are submitted to the full Board as 
recommendations for Board decision. Both the remuneration 
and Nomination committee and the audit and risk committee are 
discussed separately below.

B o a r d   a N d   c o m m i t t e e   P e r F o r m a N c e 

e V a l u at i oN

the Board carries out an annual review of its performance 
in meeting key responsibilities. this review process, which is 
periodically facilitated by external consultants, serves to identify 
any areas of weakness and mechanisms for improving the 
functioning and performance of the Board, its relationship with 
management and to focus on specific performance objectives 
for the year ahead. this annual review was last undertaken 
september-december 2008.

each of the Board’s committees also conducts an annual 
self-assessment of their performance in meeting their key 
responsibilities. these reviews serve to identify strengths, 
weaknesses and areas for improvement. the assessment for both 
committees was last undertaken in september-december 2008. 

co m m i t t e e

the remuneration and Nomination committee consists of the 
following independent, non-executive directors: mr John Pizzey 
(chairman), mr Gavin rezos and dr robert every. details of 
directors attendance at remuneration and Nomination committee 
meetings and their qualifications and experience are set out on 
pages 5 and 6.

the committee’s responsibility is to provide assistance and 
recommendations to the Board in support of the company’s 
objective of creating and delivering value for shareholders and in 
fulfilling its corporate Governance responsibilities relating to the 
following:

•	

•	

•	

•	
•	

overall remuneration strategy of the company, its 
development, review and implementation; 
remuneration of executives and non-executive directors; 
performance of the managing director and senior 
executives;
succession planning for key roles; and
assessment, composition and succession of the Board. 

comprehensive details of the processes and principles underlying 
the work of the remuneration and Nomination committee are 
discussed in the remuneration report appearing on pages 9 to 20 
of this report.

a u d i t   aNd  ri s k  co m m i t t e e

the audit and risk committee consists of the following 
independent, non-executive directors: mr don morley (chairman), 
mr Gavin rezos and ms Jenny seabrook. mr morley was a senior 
financial executive of wmc limited until his retirement in october 
2002 and brings a high level of financial expertise and experience 
to iluka’s audit and risk committee. Full details of mr morley’s 
qualifications and experience and those of the other committee 
members appear on page 5.

the committee regularly reviews the appropriateness of its 
composition in light of the skills and experiences of its members, 
the responsibilities of the committee and having regard to any 
changes in the regulatory environment in which the company 
operates. at all times the audit and risk committee is required 
under its charter to ensure that all members are financially literate 
and have an appropriate understanding of the industries in which 
the company operates.

the overall purpose of the audit and risk committee is to 
protect the interests of the company’s shareholders and other 
stakeholders, on behalf of the Board, by overseeing processes in 
respect of:

•	

•	

•	
•	

the integrity of financial reporting;
the adequacy of the control environment;
the process for the management of risk; and
the internal and external audit functions.

 
the responsibilities of the audit and risk committee include 
assisting the Board to fulfil its responsibilities by:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

considering the effectiveness of the accounting and internal 
control systems and management reporting, which are 
designed to safeguard company assets; 
serving as an independent and objective party to review 
financial information prior to release to shareholders;
reviewing the accounting policies adopted within the group;
reviewing the performance of the internal and external 
audit functions;
evaluating the independence of the external auditor and 
ensuring that the provision of non-audit services by the 
external auditor does not adversely impact upon auditor 
independence;
reviewing and approving internal audit plans including 
identified risk areas;
gaining assurance as to the adequacy of the company’s 
policies and processes for identifying, documenting and 
addressing risks;
reviewing other key financial processes including tax, 
insurance, treasury operations and superannuation 
arrangements to ensure legal compliance and prudent 
management practices; and
reviewing processes and internal controls in place to 
ensure compliance with laws and regulations. 

in fulfilling its responsibilities, the audit and risk committee:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

receives regular reports from management and the internal 
and external auditors;
meets regularly with the internal auditors, including 
meetings independent of management;
meets regularly with the external auditors, including 
meetings independent of management;
reviews any significant disagreements between the auditors 
and management, irrespective of whether they have been 
resolved;
provides the internal and external auditors with a clear line 
of direct communication at any time to either the chairman 
of the audit and risk committee or the chairman of the 
Board; and
has access to management as required and is able to seek 
third party expert advice if required.

co rPo r at e  rePo r t iN G

the managing director and chief Financial officer have made 
the following certifications to the Board with respect to the 2008 
accounts:

•	

that the company’s financial reports are complete and 
present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the 
financial condition and operational results of the company 
and group and are in accordance with relevant accounting 
standards; and

that the above statement is founded on a sound system of 
risk management and internal compliance and control and 
which implements the policies adopted by the Board and 
that the company’s risk management and internal control is 
operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.

ri s k  as s e s s m eNt   aNd  maN

a Ge m eNt

the Board, with assistance from the audit and risk committee, 
is responsible for ensuring there are adequate processes and 
policies in place to identify, assess and mitigate risk. iluka has 
implemented a formal enterprise risk management programme 
which establishes structured risk management processes, as well 
as ensuring that risk management concepts and awareness are 
embedded into the culture of the organisation. this programme 
includes the involvement of senior executives, as well as 
the engagement of external risk management consultants 
as necessary. the key elements of iluka’s risk management 
programme are:

•	

•	

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•	

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•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

classification of risk into strategic, financial, operational, 
compliance, information and project risks;
the quantification and ranking of risk event consequences 
as insignificant through to catastrophic;
the processes to capture and document high-level risks;
processes to capture and document lower level risks 
through formalised site-based risk workshops and risk 
registers;
a comprehensive management representation programme 
conducted twice annually which involves a detailed 
hierarchy of sign-offs on a wide range of risk issues; 
the assignment of clear accountabilities for identified risk 
issues to appropriate senior iluka employees;
comprehensive regular reporting to the Board and senior 
management on key areas of safety, environment, treasury 
and exchange, legal matters and major projects;
targeted utilisation of both internal and external auditors to 
address specific areas of risk exposure and controls;
a company code of conduct providing the overarching 
context for behaviours and the way in which iluka interacts 
with its stakeholders;
policies and procedures to address key internal controls;
the development of a company-wide intranet-based risk 
management database for communicating and updating 
progress on risk matters;
a whistleblower policy for the confidential reporting 
of issues of unacceptable or undesirable conduct with 
protection against reprisal afforded to the whistleblower; 
and
a comprehensive insurance programme.

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a u d i t   F uNc t i oNs

the company’s current external auditing firm is 
Pricewaterhousecoopers (“Pwc”). during 2008, the company 
complied with its internal guidelines which require the fees paid to 
external auditors for non-audit-related work to remain below 50 
per cent of the audit-related fees without pre-approval by the audit 
and risk committee. this guideline is intended to preserve the 
independence of the external audit function.

the external auditor will attend the annual General meeting 
and will be available to answer shareholder questions about the 
conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit 
report.

iluka has an internal audit function in part resourced by internal 
management and in part by kPmG. the internal audit function 
assists the Board by undertaking an objective evaluation of 
the company’s internal control framework. the audit and risk 
committee is responsible for approving the programme and scope 
of internal audit reviews to be conducted each financial year. an 
assessment of the quality and focus of the internal audit function 
is undertaken periodically as part of the review of audit and risk 
committee effectiveness.

etHi c a l  staNd a r d s   aNd  coNd u c t

the company has an employee code of conduct which identifies 
the standard of ethical conduct expected of iluka employees. in 
addition, the Board has specifically adopted a code of conduct for 
directors which establishes guidelines for their conduct in carrying 
out their duties. 

iluka has also established a whistleblower policy to provide for 
the confidential reporting of issues of unacceptable or undesirable 
conduct. the policy provides protection against reprisal to the 
whistleblower.

se c u r i t i e s   tr a d iN G  P o l i c y

if directors, officers and employees of the company intend to buy 
or sell the company’s securities (shares, options, warrants, etc.), 
they must do so in accordance with the company’s securities 
trading Policy.

under the securities trading Policy, directors and employees are 
prohibited from trading in the company’s securities if they are in 
possession of price-sensitive information which is not generally 
available to the market. in addition to this general prohibition, 
senior management and those employees involved in preparing the 
company’s statutory financial information (restricted employees) 
and directors are prohibited from buying or selling securities in 
the company during the period from the end of the financial year 
or half financial year to the time of the release of the annual or 
half-year results.

Prior to trading in the company’s securities, directors must seek 
approval from the chairman and restricted employees must seek 
approval from company secretary. 

in addition, directors and restricted employees must confirm to 
the chairman or the company secretary (as the case may be) that 
they are not in possession of price-sensitive information that is not 
generally available to the market.

s H a r e H o l d e r   i N t e r F a c e   a N d 

coNt iNu o u s  di s c l o s u r e

the shareholders of the company elect directors at an annual 
General meeting in accordance with the company’s constitution. 
shareholders have the opportunity to express their views, ask 
questions about company business and vote on items of business 
for resolution by shareholders at the meeting. 

the company secretary is responsible for communication with 
the asX. this role includes responsibility for ensuring compliance 
with the continuous disclosure requirements in the asX listing 
rules and overseeing and co-ordinating information disclosure to 
the asX. in accordance with the asX listing rules, the company 
immediately notifies the asX of information:

•	

•	

concerning the company that a reasonable person would 
expect to have a material effect on the price of the 
company’s securities; and
that would, or would be likely to, influence persons who 
commonly invest in securities in deciding whether to 
acquire or dispose of the company’s securities.

upon confirmation of receipt from the asX, the company places all 
information disclosed on the company’s website.

the company respects the rights of its shareholders and to 
facilitate the effective exercise of those rights, the company is 
committed to:

•	

•	

•	

•	

communicating effectively with shareholders through 
releases to the asX, the company’s website, information 
distributed direct to shareholders and the general meetings 
of the company; 
giving shareholders ready access to balanced and 
understandable information about the company and 
corporate proposals;
making it easy for shareholders to participate in general 
meetings of the company; and 
requesting the external auditor to attend the annual 
General meeting and be available to answer shareholder 
questions about the conduct of the audit and the 
preparation and content of the auditor’s report. 

iluka keeps shareholders and the market informed through the 
annual report, quarterly production and exploration reports and 
by disclosing material developments to the asX as they occur. 
the company also makes available a telephone number and email 
address for shareholders to make inquiries of the company. 

From time to time, briefings and site visits are arranged for share 
analysts and institutional investors. in conducting such briefings, 
iluka takes care to ensure that any price-sensitive information 
released is made available to all shareholders (institutional and 
private) and the broader investment market at the same time. 
Briefing materials are lodged with the asX and then placed on the 
company’s website. 

 
Fi n a n c i a l r e p o r t

contents

Financial report

income statements 

Balance sheets 

statements of recognised income and expense 

cash flow statements 

Notes to the financial statements 

directors’ declaration 

independent audit report to the members 

28

29

30

31

33

87

88

this financial report covers both the separate financial statements of iluka resources limited as an individual entity 
and the consolidated financial statements for the consolidated entity consisting of iluka resources limited and its 
subsidiaries.  the financial report is presented in the australian currency.

iluka resources limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in australia.  its registered office 
and principal place of business is:

iluka resources limited 
level 23, 140 st George’s terrace 
Perth wa 6000

a description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities is included in the review of 
operations in the directors’ report. 

the financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 31 march 2009.  the company has the power to amend 
and reissue the financial report.

through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our corporate reporting is timely and complete.  all press releases, 
financial reports and other information are available at www.iluka.com

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iNcome statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Revenue from continuing operations 

other income 

expenses, from continuing operations 

interest and finance charges 

rehabilitation and restoration accretion expense 

total finance costs 

impairment reversals and charges 

Profit (loss) before income tax 

income tax benefit (expense) 

Profit (loss) from continuing operations 

Profit from discontinued operations 

Profit (loss) for the year 

Profit attributable to minority interest 

Profit (loss) attributable to members of Iluka Resources Limited 

Notes 

5 

6 

7 

7 

7 

8 

9 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

1,052.4 

16.8 

(987.2) 

(26.1) 

(15.8) 

(41.9) 

5.5 

45.6 

9.4 

55.0 

30.0 

85.0 

(7.5) 

77.5 

2007 
$m 

920.1 

13.6 

(808.3) 

(43.8) 

(16.6) 

(60.4) 

- 

65.0 

(15.5) 

49.5 

10.9 

60.4 

(9.3) 

51.1 

2008 
$M 

227.7 

12.4 

(293.4) 

(25.5) 

(6.2) 

(31.7) 

45.6 -

(39.4) 

21.0 

(18.4) 

- -

(18.4) 

- -

(18.4) 

2007
$m

277.3

18.5

(251.9)

(43.0)

(5.6)

(48.6)

(4.7)

8.6

3.9

3.9

3.9

Earnings per share for profit from continuing operations attributable 
to the ordinary equity holders of the Company:

Basic and diluted earnings per share 

42 

13.8 

17.0

Cents 

cents

Earnings per share for profit attributable to  
the ordinary equity holders of the Company:

Basic and diluted earnings per share 

42 

22.4 

21.6

the above income statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BalaNce sHeets
as at 31 december 2008 

ASSETS

Current assets

cash and cash equivalents 

receivables 

inventories 

derivative financial instruments 

current tax assets 

other assets 

assets of disposal group classified as held for sale 

total current assets 

Non-current assets

receivables 

other financial assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

derivative financial instruments 

deferred tax assets 

intangible assets 

total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Payables 

interest-bearing liabilities 

current tax liabilities 

Provisions 

derivative financial instruments 

liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale 

total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities

interest-bearing liabilities 

deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

derivative financial instruments 

total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY

contributed equity 

reserves 

retained (losses) profits 

Parent entity interest 

minority interest 

Total equity 

the above balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Notes 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

9 

16 

17 

18 

13 

19 

20 

21 

22 

24 

23 

13 

9 

25 

26 

27 

13 

28 

29(a) 

29(b) 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

97.6 

243.2 

249.7 

- 

- 

8.5 

- 

599.0 

- 

- 

2007 
$m 

19.9 

190.5 

319.9 

7.8 

12.7 

11.2 

31.6 

593.6 

- 

1.2 

1,414.6 

1,247.1 

- 

31.0 

13.5 

1,459.1 

2,058.1 

164.1 

36.8 

5.0 

61.4 

104.0 

- 

371.3 

276.5 

- 

322.7 

49.6 

648.8 

1.0 

9.9 

15.2 

1,274.4 

1,868.0 

113.1 

230.7 

8.3 

55.2 

- 

6.8 

414.1 

387.3 

44.7 

270.3 

- 

702.3 

1,020.1 

1,038.0 

1,116.4 

751.6 

998.1 

(84.3) 

66.0 

979.8 

58.2 

1,038.0 

662.6 

23.8 

(2.8) 

683.6 

68.0 

751.6 

2008 
$M 

2007
$m

65.0 -

63.7 

72.5 

- 

- 

- 

- -

44.7

70.7

2.1

12.4

6.7

201.2 

136.6

289.2

849.2

246.2

0.7

241.4 

849.2 

283.4 

- 

41.9 -

- -

1,415.9 

1,617.1 

1,385.3

1,521.9

33.9

230.7

16.9

29.4 

36.8 

1.1 -

21.8 

93.0 -

- -

182.1 

281.5

276.6 

- 

125.7 

46.7 -

449.0 

631.1 

986.0 

1,006.5 

(74.6) 

54.1 

986.0 

- -

986.0 

387.3

9.0

88.0

484.3

765.8

756.1

662.6

21.0

72.5

756.1

756.1

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statemeNts oF recoGNised iNcome aNd eXPeNse
for the year ended 31 december 2008

exchange differences on translation of foreign entities 

Foreign exchange cash flow hedges, net of tax 

actuarial losses on defined benefit plans, net of tax 

Net expense recognised directly in equity 

Profit (loss) for the year 

Total recognised income and expense for the year 

total recognised income and expense for the year is attributable to:

members of iluka resources limited 

minority interest 

Notes 

29 

29 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

(4.8) 

(106.9) 

(8.5) 

(120.2) 

85.0 

(35.2) 

(35.6) 

0.4 

(35.2) 

2007 
$m 

3.2 

(16.4) 

(0.2) 

(13.4) 

60.4 

47.0 

37.4 

9.6 

47.0 

2008 
$M 

- -

(99.7) 

- -

(99.7) 

(18.4) 

(118.1) 

2007
$m

(16.7)

(16.7)

3.9

(12.8)

(118.1) 

(12.8)

- -

(118.1) 

(12.8)

the above statements of recognised income and expense should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
casH Flow statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

consolidated 

Parent entity

Notes 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007
$m

Cash flows from operating activities

receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax) 

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and services tax)   

interest received 

management fees from controlled entity 

interest paid 

income taxes received (paid)  

Payments for exploration expenditure 

royalty income 

receipts from other operating activities 

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 

40 

Cash flows from investing activities 

1,017.4 

(794.4) 

223.0 

6.3 

- 

(32.2) 

4.1 

(20.9) 

49.3 

3.4 

233.0 

1,004.6 

(841.4) 

163.2 

1.3 

- 

(45.2) 

(39.7) 

(18.5) 

19.0 

15.4 

95.5 

200.2 

(174.4) 

25.8 

5.4 -

1.0 

(33.1) 

18.9 

- -

- -

0.5 

18.5 

259.9

(218.2)

41.7

1.0

(44.4)

(26.3)

0.5

(27.5)

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

(198.4) 

(118.2) 

(30.8) 

(52.3)

Net proceeds on disposal of interest in Narama JV  

9(d) 

loans from controlled entities 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from borrowings 

repayment of borrowings 

dividends paid  

dividends paid to minority interests in controlled entities 

Purchase of treasury shares 

Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 

share issue costs 

debt refinance costs 

Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 

effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

Financing arrangements 

Non-cash financing and investing activities 

30 

28(d) 

28(b) 

28(b) 

10 

22, 25 

41 

the above cash flow statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

53.4 

- 

7.6 

(137.4) 

83.9 

(414.5) 

- 

(10.5) 

(14.3) 

353.1 

(13.2) 

(4.3) 

(19.8) 

75.8 

19.9 

1.9 

97.6 

- 

- 

16.2 

(102.0) 

37.4 

(16.4) 

(39.4) 

(10.8) 

- 

39.4 

(0.1) 

- 

10.1 

3.6 

17.4 

(1.1) 

19.9 

- -

65.9 

2.3 

37.4 

83.9 

(414.4) 

- 

- -

- -

357.1 

(13.2) 

(4.3) -

9.1 

65.0 -

- -

- -

65.0 -

44.4

9.0

1.1

37.4

(10.9)

(39.4)

39.4

(0.1)

26.4

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 37 

 38 

 39 

 40 

 41 

 42 

 43 

44 

investments in significant controlled entities 

deed of cross guarantee 

interests in joint ventures 

reconciliation of profit after income tax to net  
cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 

Non-cash investing and financing activities 

earnings per share 

share-based payments 

events occurring after the balance sheet date 

80

81

82

82

82

83

84

86

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t o  t h e   F i n a n c i a l  st at e m e n t s

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 18 

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 33 

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 36 

summary of significant accounting policies 

critical accounting estimates and judgements 

Financial risk management 

segment information 

revenue 

other income 

expenses 

income tax  

discontinued operation 

current assets - cash and cash equivalents 

current assets - receivables 

current assets - inventories 

derivative financial instruments 

current assets - current tax assets 

current assets - other 

Non-current assets - receivables 

Non-current assets - other financial assets 

Non-current assets - Property, plant and  
equipment 

Non-current assets - deferred tax assets 

Non-current assets - intangible assets 

current liabilities - Payables 

current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities 

current liabilities - Provisions 

current liabilities - current tax liabilities 

Non-current liabilities - interest-bearing  
liabilities 

Non-current liabilities - deferred tax liabilities 

Non-current liabilities - Provisions 

contributed equity 

reserves and retained profits 

dividends 

key management personnel 

remuneration of auditors 

retirement benefit obligations 

contingent liabilities 

commitments 

related party transactions 

33

42

43

47

49

49

50

51

52

53

53

54

54

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77

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1.  summary of significant accounting policies

the principal accounting policies adopted in the 
preparation of the Financial report are set out below.  
these policies have been consistently applied to all the 
years presented, unless otherwise stated.  the Financial 
report includes separate financial statements for 
iluka resources limited as an individual entity and the 
consolidated entity consisting of iluka resources limited 
and its subsidiaries.

(a)  Basis of preparation

this general purpose financial report has been prepared 
in accordance with australian accounting standards, 
other authoritative pronouncements of the australian 
accounting standards Board, urgent issues Group 
interpretations and the corporations act 2001.

compliance with iFrs
australian accounting standards include australian 
equivalents to international Financial reporting 
standards (“aiFrs”).  compliance with aiFrs ensures 
that the consolidated financial statements and notes 
of iluka resources limited comply with international 
Financial reporting standards (“iFrs”).  

historical cost convention
these financial statements have been prepared under the 
historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation 
of financial assets and liabilities (including derivative 
instruments) at fair value through profit or loss. 

critical accounting estimates
the preparation of financial statements in conformity 
with aiFrs requires the use of certain critical accounting 
estimates.  it also requires management to exercise its 
judgement in the process of applying the consolidated 
entity’s accounting policies.  the areas involving a higher 
degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where 
assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial 
statements are disclosed in Note 2.

investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at 
cost.  subsidiaries are all those entities (including 
special purpose entities) over which the Group has the 
power to govern the financial and operating policies, 
generally accompanying a shareholding of more than 
one half of the voting rights.  the existence and effect 
of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable 
or convertible are considered when assessing whether 
the Group controls another entity.

subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on 
which control is transferred to the Group.  they are de-
consolidated from the date that control ceases.

the purchase method of accounting is used to account 
for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group (refer 
to Note 1(f)).

intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised 
gains on transactions between Group companies are 
eliminated.  unrealised losses are also eliminated 
unless the transaction provides evidence of the 
impairment of the asset transferred.  accounting 
policies of subsidiaries have been changed where 
necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the Group.

minority interests in the results and equity of 
subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated 
income statement and balance sheet respectively.

(ii)  Joint ventures

the consolidated entity had a coal operation (sold 
effective 1 January 2008) and has titanium minerals 
and zircon exploration activities which are conducted 
through joint ventures with other parties.  the coal 
operation is classified as a discontinued operation.  
refer Note 9. 

the proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities 
and expenses of the joint venture operations have 
been incorporated in the financial statements under 
the appropriate headings.  details of joint ventures are 
set out in Note 39.

(b)    Principles of consolidation

(c)   segment reporting

(i)  subsidiaries

the consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of iluka 
resources limited (‘’company’’ or ‘’parent entity’’) as 
at 31 december 2008 and the results of all subsidiaries 
for the year then ended.  iluka resources limited 
and its subsidiaries together are referred to in this 
financial report as the Group or the consolidated entity.

a business segment is identified for a group of assets 
and operations engaged in providing products or services 
that are subject to risks and returns that are different 
to those of other business segments.  a geographical 
segment is engaged in providing products or services 
within a particular economic environment and is subject 
to risks and returns that are different from those of 
segments operating in other economic environments.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

(d)   revenue recognition

revenue is measured at the fair value of the 
consideration received or receivable.  amounts disclosed 
as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances and 
duties and taxes paid.  revenue is recognised for the 
major business activities as follows:

(i)  product sales

amounts are recognised as sales revenue when there 
has been a passing of risk to a customer, and:

•	

•	

•	

the	product	is	in	a	form	suitable	for	delivery	and	
no further processing is required by, or on behalf 
of, the consolidated entity;

the	quantity,	quality	and	selling	price	of	the	
product can be determined with reasonable 
accuracy; and

the	product	has	been	despatched	to	the	customer	
and is no longer under the physical control of the 
consolidated entity or the customer has formally 
acknowledged legal ownership of the product 
including all inherent risks, albeit that the product 
may be stored in facilities the consolidated entity 
controls.

Gains and losses, including premiums paid or received, 
in respect of forward sales, options and other deferred 
delivery arrangements which hedge anticipated 
revenues from future production, are deferred 
and included in sales revenue in accordance with 
accounting policy 1(k). 

(iii)  royalty income and amortisation of royalty assets

royalty income included in the consolidated entity is 
recognised as revenue using an accrual basis.  under 
the terms of the royalty agreements, royalty income 
is received on a quarterly basis and any under or over 
accrual applicable to previously recognised royalty 
income is adjusted for based on the receipt of the 
royalty income entitlement.

the royalty entitlement asset (mining area c) included 
in intangible assets is stated at cost less accumulated 
amortisation.  the cost of the asset is amortised on a 
straight-line basis so as to write off the cost over its 
estimated useful life of 25 years of which 20 years is 
remaining.

(e)  

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 national 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 loss or taxable profit or loss.

deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible 
temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is 
probable that future taxable amounts will be available to 
utilise those temporary differences and losses.

deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for 
temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments and loans in controlled entities where 
the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal 
of the temporary differences and it is probable that the 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts 
recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in 
equity.

tax consolidation legislation
iluka resources limited and its wholly-owned 
australian controlled entities have implemented the tax 
consolidation legislation as of 1 January 2004.

on adoption of the tax consolidation legislation, the 
entities in the tax consolidated group entered into a tax 
sharing agreement which, in the opinion of the directors, 
limits the joint and several liability of the wholly-owned 
entities in the case of a default by the head entity, iluka 
resources limited.

the entities have also entered into a tax funding 
agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully 
compensate iluka resources limited for any current 
tax payable assumed and are compensated by iluka 
resources limited for any current tax receivable and 
deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses 
or unused tax credits that are transferred to iluka 
resources limited under the tax consolidation legislation.  
the funding amounts are determined by reference to 
the amounts recognised in the wholly-owned entities 
financial statements.

the amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding 
agreement are due upon receipt of the funding advice 
from the head entity, which is issued as soon as 
practicable after the end of each financial year.  the 
head entity may also require payment of interim 
funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax 
installments.  the funding amounts are recognised as 
current intercompany receivables or payables.

 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued) 

(f)   acquisitions of assets

cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not 
discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial.  
the amount of the provision is recognised in the income 
statement.

the purchase method of accounting is used to account 
for all acquisitions of assets (including business 
combinations) regardless of whether equity instruments 
or other assets are acquired.  cost is measured as the 
fair value of the assets given, shares issued or liabilities 
incurred or assumed at the date of exchange plus costs 
directly attributable to the acquisition.  

where settlement of any part of cash consideration 
is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are 
discounted to their present value as at the date of 
exchange.  the discount rate used is the entity’s 
incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a 
similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent 
financier under comparable terms and conditions.

costs relating to the acquisition of new areas of interest 
are capitalised as either exploration and evaluation 
expenditure, development properties or mine properties 
depending on the stage of development reached at the 
date of acquisition. refer Note 1(o) for more information.

a liability for restructuring costs is recognised as at the 
date of acquisition of an entity or part thereof when there 
is a demonstrable commitment to the restructuring of the 
acquired entity and a reliable estimate of the amount of 
the liability can be made.

(g)   cash and cash equivalents

For cash flow statement presentation purposes, cash 
and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits 
held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, 
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three 
months or less that are readily convertible to known 
amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts.  Bank 
overdrafts are shown within interest-bearing liabilities in 
current liabilities on the balance sheet.

(h) 

trade receivables

trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value 
and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less 
provision for doubtful debts.  trade and other receivables 
are generally due for settlement no more than 90 days 
from the date of recognition.

collectibility of trade receivables is reviewed on an 
ongoing basis.  debts which are known to be uncollectible 
are written off.  a provision for doubtful receivables is 
established when there is objective evidence that the 
consolidated entity will not be able to collect all amounts 
due according to the original terms of receivables.  
the amount of the provision is the difference between 
the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of 
estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original 
effective interest rate.  

(i)  

inventories

Finished goods and work in progress inventories are 
valued at the lower of cost and estimated net realisable 
value.

costs represent weighted average cost and include direct 
costs and an appropriate portion of fixed and variable 
overhead expenditure, including depreciation and 
amortisation.

Net realisable value is the amount estimated to be 
obtained from the sale of the item of inventory in the 
normal course of business, less any anticipated costs to 
be incurred prior to its sale.

stores are valued at weighted average cost. 

obsolete or damaged inventories have been valued at 
net realisable value.  a regular and ongoing review is 
undertaken to establish the extent of surplus items, and a 
provision is made for any potential loss on their disposal.

(j)  

Foreign currency translation

(i)  Functional and presentation currency

items included in the financial statements of each of 
the Group’s entities are measured using the currency 
of the primary economic environment in which the 
entity operates (“the functional currency”).  the 
consolidated financial statements are presented in 
australian dollars, which is iluka resources limited’s 
functional and presentation currency.

(ii)  transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the 
functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing 
at the dates of the transactions.  Foreign exchange 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such 
transactions and from the translation at year-end 
exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in 
the income statement, except when deferred in equity 
as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net 
investment hedges.

(iii)  Foreign currency loans

loans drawn down from entities which are repayable 
in foreign currencies are translated to australian 
dollars at exchange rates applicable at year-end. 

(iv)  Group companies

the results and financial position of all the Group 
entities (none of which has the currency of a 
hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional 
currency different from the presentation currency are 
translated into the presentation currency as follows:

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

•	

•	

•	

assets	and	liabilities	for	each	balance	sheet	
presented are translated at the closing rate at 
the date of that balance sheet;

income	and	expenses	for	each	income	statement	
are translated at average exchange rates; and

all	resulting	exchange	differences	are	recognised	
as a separate component of equity.

on consolidation, exchange differences arising 
from the translation of any net investment in 
foreign entities, and of borrowings and other 
currency instruments designated as hedges of such 
investments where the hedge is effective, are taken to 
shareholders’ equity.  when a foreign operation is sold 
or borrowings repaid, a proportionate share of such 
exchange differences are recognised in the income 
statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.

(k)   derivatives

derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on 
the date a derivative contract is entered into and are 
subsequently remeasured to their fair value at balance 
date.  the method of recognising the resulting gain or 
loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as 
a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item 
being hedged.  the consolidated entity designates certain 
derivatives as either: (1) hedges of the fair value of 
recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair 
value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast 
transactions (cash flow hedges).

at the inception of the transaction, the consolidated 
entity documents the relationship between hedging 
instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk 
management objective and strategy for undertaking 
various hedge transactions.  the consolidated entity also 
documents its assessment, both at transaction inception 
and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that 
are used in hedging transactions have been and will 
continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in 
fair values or cash flows of hedged items.

the fair values of various derivative financial instruments 
used for hedging purposes are disclosed in Note 13.  
movements in the hedging reserve in shareholders’ 
equity are shown in Note 29.

(i)  cash flow hedge

the effective portion of changes in the fair value of 
derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash 
flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging 
reserve.  the gain or loss relating to the ineffective 
portion is recognised immediately in the income 
statement.

amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the 
income statement in the periods when the hedged 
item will affect profit or loss (for instance when the 
forecast sale that is hedged takes place).  However, 
when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in 
the recognition of a non financial asset (for example, 
inventory), the gains and losses previously deferred in 
equity are transferred from equity and included in the 
measurement of the initial cost or carrying amount of 
the asset.

when a hedging instrument expires or is sold or 
terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the 
criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or 
loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity 
and is recognised when the forecast transaction is 
ultimately recognised in the income statement.  when 
a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, 
the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity 
is immediately transferred to the income statement.

(ii)  derivatives that do not qualify for hedge 

accounting
certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge 
accounting.  changes in the fair value of any derivative 
instrument that does not qualify for hedge accounting 
are recognised immediately in the income statement.

(l)   Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for resale

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified 
as held for sale and stated at the lower of their carrying 
amount and fair value less costs to sell if their carrying 
amount will be recovered principally through a sale 
transaction rather than through continuing use.

Non-current assets (including those that are part of a 
disposal group) are not depreciated or amortised while 
they are classified as held for sale.  interest and other 
expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group 
classified as held for sale continue to be recognised.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the 
assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale 
are presented separately from the other assets in 
the balance sheet.  the liabilities of a disposal group 
classified as held for sale are presented separately from 
other liabilities in the balance sheet.

(m)   investments and other financial assets

loans and receivables
loans and receivables including amounts due from Group 
entities are included in current assets, except for those 
with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance 
sheet date which are classified as non-current assets.  
loans and receivables are included in receivables in the 
balance sheet (Notes 11 and 16).

 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

(n)   exploration, evaluation and development expenditure

exploration and evaluation expenditure is accumulated 
separately for each area of interest in accordance 
with aasB 6 exploration for and evaluation of mineral 
resources.  such expenditure comprises net direct 
costs and an appropriate portion of related overhead 
expenditure.

expenditure is carried forward when incurred in areas 
for which the consolidated entity has rights of tenure and 
where economic mineralisation is indicated, but activities 
have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable 
assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically 
recoverable ore reserves and active and significant 
operations in relation to the area are continuing.  each 
such project is regularly reviewed.  if the project is 
abandoned or if it is considered unlikely the project will 
proceed to development, accumulated costs to that point 
are written off immediately.

each area of interest is limited to a size related to a 
known mineral resource capable of supporting a mining 
operation.

identifiable exploration assets acquired from another 
mining company are recognised as assets at their cost of 
acquisition, as determined by the requirements of aasB 3 
Business combinations.

Projects are advanced to development status when it 
is expected that accumulated and future expenditure 
can be recouped through project development or sale.  
capitalised exploration is transferred to mine reserves 
once the related ore body achieved Jorc reserve status 
(reported in accordance with Jorc, 2004) and has been 
included in the life of mine plan.

direct costs associated with the commissioning of plant 
and equipment are capitalised and included in property, 
plant and equipment.  Pre-commissioning costs in testing 
the processing plant are also capitalised.

all the above expenditure is carried forward up to 
commencement of operations at which time it is 
amortised in accordance with the policy stated in Note 
1(o).

(o)   Property, plant and equipment

land and buildings are shown at historical cost, less 
subsequent depreciation for buildings.  all other property, 
plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less 
depreciation.  Historical cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.  land 
is not depreciated.  

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 consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be 
measured reliably.  all other repairs and maintenance 
are charged to the income statement during the financial 
period in which they are incurred.

mine specific plant, machinery and equipment refers to 
plant, machinery and equipment for which the economic 
useful life cannot extend beyond the life of its host mine.

depreciation and amortisation of mine buildings, reserves 
and development and mine specific plant, machinery and 
equipment is provided for over the life of the relevant 
mine or asset, whichever is the shorter.  depreciation 
and amortisation is determined on a straight-line basis.  
the expected useful lives are as follows:

•	 Mine	buildings	

•	 Mine	specific	plant,		
machinery and  
equipment 

•	

•	

Reserves	and		
development

Other	non-mine	
specific plant and  
equipment

the	shorter	of	applicable	mine	 
life and 25 years

the	shorter	of	applicable	mine 
or asset life and 25 years,  
depending on the nature of the  
asset

the	applicable	mine	life 

3-25	years	 

the reserves and life of each mine and the remaining 
useful life of each class of asset are reassessed at 
regular intervals and the depreciation rates adjusted 
accordingly.

(p)   Non-current assets constructed by the consolidated 

entity

the cost of non-current assets constructed by the 
consolidated entity includes the cost of all materials 
used in construction, direct labour on the project, project 
management costs, borrowing costs incurred during 
construction and an appropriate proportion of variable 
and fixed overheads.

Borrowing costs included in the cost of non-current 
assets are those costs that would have been avoided if 
the expenditure on the construction of the assets had not 
been made and are capitalised in accordance with the 
policy stated in Note 1(t).

(q)  

intangible assets

(i)    patents and trademarks

significant costs associated with patents and 
trademarks are deferred and amortised on a straight-
line basis over the periods of their expected benefit 
which is 10 years of which 5 years is remaining.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

(r)   trade and other payables

these amounts represent liabilities for goods and services 
provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of 
financial year which are unpaid.  the amounts are unsecured 
and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

(s)   Borrowings

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of 
transaction costs incurred.  Borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost.  any difference between the 
proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption 
amount is recognised in the income statement over the 
period of the borrowings using the effective interest 
method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the 
consolidated entity has an unconditional right to defer 
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the 
balance sheet date.

(t)   Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as expenses in the 
period in which they are incurred, except where they 
are included in the costs of qualifying assets.  qualifying 
assets are assets that take more than 12 months to 
prepare for their intended use or sale.  

the capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of 
borrowing costs to be capitalised is the weighted average 
interest rate applicable to the entity’s outstanding 
borrowings during the year.  $4.0 million interest at 
a weighted average interest rate of 7.0 per cent was 
capitalised in 2008, no interest was capitalised in 2007.

Borrowing costs include:

•	

•	

interest	on	bank	overdrafts	and	short-term	and	long-
term borrowings, including amounts paid or received 
on interest rate swaps;

amortisation	of	ancillary	costs	incurred	in	connection	
with the arrangement of borrowings; and

•	

finance	lease	charges.

(u)   Provisions

Provisions for legal claims are recognised when: 

•	

•	

the	consolidated	entity	has	a	present	legal	obligation	
as a result of past events;

it	is	more	likely	than	not	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.

(v)   employee benefits

(i)  Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave
liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-
monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick 
leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the 
reporting date are recognised in current liabilities-
payables. liabilities for non accumulating sick leave 
are recognised when the leave is taken and measured 
at the rates paid or payable.

(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.  expected future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the 
reporting date on national government bonds with 
terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely 
as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

(iii)  termination Benefits

liabilities for employee termination benefits associated 
with restructurings are brought to account when a 
detailed restructuring plan has been developed.

(iv)  retirement benefit obligations

all employees of the consolidated entity are entitled 
to benefits on retirement, disability or death from 
the consolidated entity’s superannuation plans.  the 
consolidated entity has defined benefit section and an 
accumulation type benefits section within its plans.  
the defined benefit section provides defined lump sum 
benefits based on years of service and final average 
salary.  the accumulation type benefits section receives 
fixed contributions from consolidated entity companies 
and the consolidated entity’s legal or constructive 
obligation is limited to these contributions.  

a liability or asset in respect of defined benefit 
superannuation plans is recognised in the balance 
sheet, and is measured as the present value of the 
defined benefit obligation at the reporting date plus 
actuarial gains (less actuarial losses) less the fair 
value of the superannuation fund’s assets at that 
date and any unrecognised past service cost.  the 
present value of the defined benefit obligation is 
based on expected future payments which arise 
from membership of the fund to the reporting date, 
calculated annually by independent actuaries using the

 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued) 

projected unit credit method.  consideration is given to 
expected future wage and salary levels, experience of 
employee departures and periods of service.

expected future payments are discounted using market 
yields at the reporting date on national government 
bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, 
as closely as possible, the estimated future cash 
outflows.

actuarial gains and losses arising from experience 
adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are 
charged or credited to equity in the period in which 
they occur.

Past service costs are recognised immediately in 
income, unless the changes to the superannuation fund 
are conditional on the employees remaining in service 
for a specified period of time (the vesting period).  in 
this case, the past service costs are amortised on a 
straight-line basis over the vesting period.

Future taxes that are funded by the consolidated 
entity and are part of the provision of the existing 
benefit obligation (eg taxes on investment income 
and employer contributions) are taken into account in 
measuring the net liability or asset.

the long term incentive Plan (ltiP) rights have 
been valued using a monte carlo simulation to model 
iluka share prices against the comparator group 
performance at vesting date.  the monte carlo method 
is a procedure for repeatedly sampling random 
movements in a stock’s price to estimate the average 
or mean share price.

shares provided under the employee share ownership 
scheme are purchased on market, with the purchase 
cost being recognised as an employee benefits 
expense.

(vi)  cash settled incentive arrangements

the consolidated entity recognises a liability and an 
expense for cash settled components of incentive 
plans based on the conditions of the stiP.

(w)   contributed equity

ordinary shares are classified as equity.  

incremental costs directly attributable to the issue 
of new shares or options are shown in equity as a 
deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.  incremental 
costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or 
options for the acquisition of a business, are not included 
in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase 
consideration.

contributions to the accumulation fund are recognised 
as an expense as they become payable.  

(x)   dividends

(v)  share-based payments

share based compensation benefits are provided 
to employees via incentive plans, the directors, 
executives and employees share acquisition Plan and 
the employee share ownership scheme.  information 
relating to these schemes is set out in Notes 31 and 
43 with additional information in the remuneration 
report.

the fair value of entitlements offered under the Plan 
has been determined by the directors, in accordance 
with the measurement criteria of accounting standard 
aasB 2 share-based Payment.  the fair value of 
restricted shares granted under the incentive plans is 
determined to be the weighted average price 5 days 
after results are announced to the market.  the fair 
value is recognised as an expense through the income 
statement on a straight-line basis between the offer 
date and the vesting date for each respective plan.

the fair value at grant date of the Performance 
incentive Plan (PiP) and short-term incentive Plan 
(stiP) is independently determined using a Black 
scholes share right pricing model that takes into 
account the exercise price, the term of the share right, 
the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and 
expected price volatility of the underlying share, the 
expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate 
of the term of the share right.  

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend 
declared on or before the end of the financial year but 
not distributed at balance date.

(y)   earnings per share

(i)  Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the 
profit attributable to equity holders of the company, 
excluding any costs of servicing equity other than 
ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, 
adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued 
during the year.

(ii)  diluted earnings per share

diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in 
the determination of basic earnings per share to take 
into account the after income tax effect of interest 
and other financing costs associated with dilutive 
potential ordinary shares and the weighted average 
number of shares assumed to have been issued for no 
consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary 
shares.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued) 

(z)   rehabilitation and mine closure costs

the consolidated entity has obligations to dismantle, 
remove, restore and rehabilitate certain items of 
property, plant and equipment.

under aasB 116 Property, Plant and equipment, the 
cost of an asset must include any estimated costs of 
dismantling and removing the asset and restoring the site 
on which it is located.  the capitalised rehabilitation and 
mine closure costs are depreciated (along with the other 
costs included in the carrying value of the asset) over the 
asset’s useful life.  the depreciation expense is included 
in the cost of sales of goods.

aasB 137 Provisions, contingent liabilities and 
contingent assets requires a provision to be raised for 
the present value of the estimated cost of settling the 
rehabilitation and restoration obligations existing at 
balance date.  those costs that relate to rehabilitation 
and restoration obligations arising from the production 
process are recognised in production costs.  the 
estimated costs are discounted using a pre-tax discount 
rate that reflects the time value of money.  the discount 
rate must not reflect risks for which future cash flow 
estimates have been adjusted.  a discount rate of 6.0 per 
cent (2007: 6.0 per cent) has been used in calculating 
the rehabilitation and restoration provisions of the 
consolidated entity.

as the value of the provision represents the discounted 
value of the present obligation to restore, dismantle 
and rehabilitate, the increase in the provision due to the 
passage of time is recognised as an accretion expense 
within borrowing costs.  this borrowing cost is excluded 
from the cost of sales of goods.

(aa)  recoverable amount of non-current assets

aasB 136 impairment of assets requires that depreciable 
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 costs to sell 
(FVlcs) 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 (cash 
Generating units (refer note 2)).  Non financial assets 
other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are 
reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each 
reporting date.

(ab)   overburden costs

expenditure associated with the removal of mine 
overburden after the initial development of a mine is 
deferred and charged to the income statement over its 
useful life, which typically does not exceed one year.

(ac)   maintenance and repairs

certain items of plant used in the primary extraction, 
separation and secondary processing of extracted 
minerals are subject to major overhaul on a cyclical 
basis.  costs incurred during such overhauls are 
characterised as either in the nature of capital or in the 
nature of repairs and maintenance.  work performed may 
involve:

(i) 

the replacement of a discrete sub component asset, in 
which case an asset addition is recognised and the book 
value of the replaced item is written off; and

(ii)  demonstrably extending the useful life or functionality 
of an existing asset, in which case the relevant cost is 
added to the capitalised cost of the asset in question.

costs incurred during a major cyclical overhaul which do 
not constitute (i) or (ii) above, are written off as repairs and 
maintenance as incurred.  costs qualifying for capitalisation 
under (i) or (ii) above are subsequently depreciated in 
accordance with Note 1(o).

General repairs and maintenance which are not 
characterised as part of a major cyclical overhaul are 
written off as incurred.

(ad)   rounding of amounts

the company is of a kind referred to in class order 
98/0100, issued by the australian securities and 
investments commission, relating to the ‘’rounding 
off’’ of amounts in the Financial report.  amounts in the 
Financial report have been rounded off in accordance 
with that class order to the nearest hundred thousand 
dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest thousand dollars 
and the nearest dollar.

(ag)    New accounting standards and uiG interpretations not 

yet adopted

certain new accounting standards and interpretations 
have been published that are not mandatory for 31 
december 2008 reporting periods.  the consolidated 
entity’s assessment of the impact of relevant new 
standards and interpretations is set out below. 

aasB 8 operating segments and aasB 2007-3 
amendments to australian accounting standards arising 
from aasB 8 

aasB 8 and aasB 2007-3 are effective for annual 
reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 
2009.  aasB 8 will result in a change in the approach 
to segment reporting, as it requires adoption of a 
“management approach” to reporting on the financial 
performance. the information being reported will be 
based on what the key decision makers use internally 
for evaluating segment performance and deciding 
how to allocate resources to operating segments.  the 
consolidated entity will adopt aasB 8 from 1 January 
2009.  application of aasB 8 may result in different 
segments, segment results and different type of 
information being reported in the segment note of the 
financial report.  However, it will not affect any of the 
amounts recognised in the financial statements.

 
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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 1. 

summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

revised aasB 123 Borrowing costs and aasB 2007-6 
amendments to australian accounting standards arising 
from aasB 123 [aasB 1, aasB 101, aasB 107, aasB 
111, aasB 116 & aasB 138 and interpretations 1 & 12]

the revised aasB 123 is applicable to annual reporting 
periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009 and 
requires the capitalisation of all borrowing costs directly 
attributable to the acquisition, construction or production 
of a qualifying asset. there will be no impact on the 
financial report of the Group, as the Group already 
capitalises borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets.

revised aasB 101 presentation of Financial statements 
and aasB 2007-8 amendments to australian accounting 
standards arising from aasB 101

the revised aasB 101 is applicable for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. it requires 
the presentation of a statement of comprehensive income 
but will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the 
financial statements. if an entity has made a prior period 
adjustment or a reclassification of items in the financial 
statements, it will need to disclose a third balance sheet 
(statement of financial position), this one being as at the 
beginning of the comparative period.  the group will apply 
the revised standard from 1 January 2009.

aasB 2008-1 amendments to australian accounting 
standard - share-based payments: Vesting conditions and 
cancellations

aasB 2008-1 is applicable for annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2009.  the revised 
standard clarifies that vesting conditions are service 
conditions and performance conditions only and that 
other features of a share-based payment are not vesting 
conditions.  it also specifies that all cancellations, 
whether by the entity or by other parties, should receive 
the same accounting treatment.  the Group will apply 
the revised standard from 1 January 2009, but it is not 
expected to affect the accounting for the Group’s share-
based payments.

revised aasB 3 Business combinations, aasB 127 
consolidated and separate Financial statements and 
aasB 2008-3 amendments to australian accounting 
standards arising from aasB 3 and aasB 127

the revised accounting standards for business 
combinations and consolidated financial statements 
are operative for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 July 2009, but may be applied earlier. 
the Group has not yet decided when it will apply the 
revised standards.  However, the new rules generally 
apply only prospectively to transactions that occur after 
the application date of the standard.  their impact will 
therefore depend on whether the Group enters into any 
business combinations or other transactions that affect 
the level of ownership held in the controlled entities in 
the year of initial application.

aasB 2008-7 amendments to australian accounting 
standards - cost of an investment in a subsidiary, Jointly 
controlled entity or associate

the revised new rules will apply to financial reporting 
periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009.  the 
Group will apply the revised rules prospectively from 1 
January 2009.  after that date, all dividends received 
from investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled 
entities or associates will be recognised as revenue, but 
the investments may need to be tested for impairment 
as a result of the dividend payment.  the impact will 
therefore depend on the dividend profile of subsidiaries.

improvements to australian accounting standards: aasB 
2008-5 and aasB 2008-6

in July 2008, the aasB issued a number of improvements 
to existing australian accounting standards.  the 
amendments will generally apply to financial reporting 
periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009, except 
for some changes to aasB 5 Non-current assets Held 
for sale and discontinued operations regarding the 
sale of the controlling interest in a subsidiary which will 
apply from 1 July 2009.  the Group will apply the revised 
standards from 1 January 2009.  the Group does not 
expect that any adjustments will be necessary as the 
result of applying the revised rules.

aasB interpretation 16 hedges of a net investment in a 
Foreign operation

aasB-i 16 was issued in august 2008 and applies to 
reporting periods commencing on or after 1 october 
2008.  the interpretation clarifies which foreign 
currency risks qualify as hedged risk in the hedge of a 
net investment in a foreign operation and that hedging 
instruments may be held by any entity or entities within 
the group. it also provides guidance on how an entity 
should determine the amounts to be reclassified from 
equity to profit or loss for both the hedging instrument 
and the hedged item.  the Group will apply the 
interpretation prospectively from 1 January 2009.  there 
will be no changes to the accounting for the existing 
hedge of the net investment in us operations. 

aasB 2008-8 amendment to australian accounting 
standards - eligible hedged items

aasB 2008-8 was issued in august 2008. it is effective 
for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 July 
2009 and must be applied retrospectively in accordance 
with ias 8 accounting Policies, changes in accounting 
estimates and errors. the amendment makes two 
significant changes. it prohibits designating inflation 
as a hedgeable component of a fixed rate debt. it also 
prohibits including time value in the one sided hedged 
risk when designating options as hedges. the Group will 
apply the amended standard from 1 January 2010. it is 
currently reviewing its hedging transactions to determine 
whether there will be an impact on the financial report 
when the standard is first applied.

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Note 2.  critical accounting estimates and judgements

estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based 
on historical experience and other factors, including expectations 
of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances.

(a)   

 critical accounting estimates and assumptions

the consolidated entity makes estimates and assumptions 
concerning the future.  the resulting accounting estimates 
will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.  
the estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk 
of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts 
of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are 
discussed below:

(i)    impairment of assets

as outlined in note 1 (aa) the recoverable amount of 
each cash Generating unit (cGu) is determined as the 
higher of value-in-use and fair value less costs to sell.  
the group uses fair value less costs to sell.  where 
there is no binding sale agreement, fair value less 
costs to sell is based on the best information available 
to reflect the amount the consolidated entity could 
receive for the cGu in an arms length transaction.  
Fair value less costs to sell has been estimated on 
the basis of discounted present value of the future 
cashflows.

the estimates of future cash flows for each cash 
Generating unit are based on significant assumptions 
including:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

estimates	of	the	quantities	of	mineral	reserves	
and ore resources for which there is a high 
degree of confidence of economic extraction and 
the timing of access to these reserves and ore 
resources ;

future	production	levels	and	the	ability	to	sell	that	
production;

future	product	prices	based	on	the	consolidated	
entity’s assessment of short and long-term prices 
for each of the key products;

future	exchange	rates	for	the	Australian	dollar	
compared to the us dollar using external 
forecasts by recognised economic forecasters;

future	cash	costs	of	production,	sustaining	capital	
expenditure, rehabilitation and mine closure;

the	asset	specific	discount	rate	applicable	to	the	
cash Generating unit;

future	operating	costs	for	the	Northern	Murray	
Basin development and existing operations; and

future	capital	and	operating	costs	for	the	Eucla	
Basin development. 

Given the nature of the consolidated entity’s mining 
activities, future changes in long-term assumptions 
upon which these estimates are based, may give 
rise to material adjustments to the current or prior 
years.  this could lead to a reversal of part, or all, of 
impairment charges recorded in the current or prior 
years, or the recognition of additional impairment 
charges in the future.  

due to the nature of the assumptions and their 
significance to the assessment of the recoverable 
amount of each cGu, relatively modest changes in 
one or more assumptions could require a material 
adjustment (negative or positive) to the carrying value 
of the related non-current assets within the next 
reporting period.

the inter-relationships of the significant assumptions 
upon which estimated future cash flows are based, 
however, are such that it is impracticable to disclose 
the extent of the possible effects of a change in a key 
assumption in isolation.

in addition, the australian Federal Government has 
proposed introducing a carbon Pollution reduction 
scheme (cPrs) by 2010.  the introduction of a 
cPrs has the potential to significantly impact the 
assumptions used to determine the future cash flows 
generated from the continuing use of the group’s 
assets for the purpose impairment testing.  the group 
has not yet incorporated the impact of a cPrs into 
it’s assumptions at 31 december 2008 as insufficient 
market information exists.  uncertainties exist around 
the following areas:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

the	nature	and	timing	of	the	proposed	legislation

the	level	of	emissions	the	group	is	expected	to	
emit

abatement	opportunities

the	price	or	range	of	prices	of	emission	permits

the	number	of	permits	required	to	be	purchased

the	impact	on	costs	charged	by	suppliers

the	ability	to	pass	on	the	cost	of	the	permits

government	assistance.

(ii)    exploration and evaluation expenditure

expenditure with a value of $17.2 million (2007: 
$34.6 million) which does not form part of the cash 
Generating units assessed for impairment has been 
carried forward in accordance with Note 1(n) on 
the basis that exploration and evaluation activities 
have not yet reached a stage which permits a 
reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise 
of economically recoverable ore reserves and active 
and significant operations in relation to the area are 
continuing.  in the event that significant operations 
cease and/or economically recoverable reserves are 
not assessed as being present, this expenditure will be 
expensed to the income statement.

 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 2.  critical accounting estimates and judgements 

Note 3. 

Financial risk management

(continued)

(iii)  rehabilitation and mine closure provisions

as set out in Note 1(z), these provisions represent the 
discounted value of the present obligation to restore, 
dismantle and rehabilitate certain items of property, 
plant and equipment.  the discounted value reflects a 
combination of management’s assessment of the cost 
of performing the work required, the timing of the cash 
flows and the discount rate of 6.0 per cent (2007: 6.0 
per cent).

a change in any, or a combination, of the three key 
assumptions used to determine the provisions could 
have a material impact to the carrying value of the 
provision.  in the case of provisions for assets which 
remain in use, adjustments to the carrying value of the 
provision are offset by a change in the carrying value 
of the related asset.  where the provisions are for 
assets no longer in use or for obligations arising from 
the production process, any adjustment is reflected 
directly in the income statement. 

(iv)   income tax

the consolidated entity is subject to income taxes 
in australia and the united states (us).  significant 
judgement is required in determining the provision 
for income taxes in each jurisdiction.  there are many 
transactions and calculations for which the ultimate 
determination is not finalised until statutory tax 
returns are lodged with the appropriate authorities.  
where the final tax outcome of these matters is 
different from the amounts that were initially recorded, 
such differences will impact upon the current and 
deferred tax provisions in the period in which such 
determination is made which is usually the subsequent 
financial year.

the key assumptions made regarding the income tax 
expense for the current year are the level of research 
and development expenditure that will qualify for 
concessional tax deductions and the level of capital 
gains on asset disposals that can be offset by available 
capital losses not previously recognised.  the tax effect 
of these amounts is $3.4 million and $10.2 million 
respectively, (2007: $3.5 million and $0.5 million).

(b)    critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting 

policies

recovery of deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax assets of $19.5 million (2007: $8.8 million) 
are carried in respect of the us operations, including 
$11.9 million (2007: $5.0 million) attributable to tax losses.  
management has assessed that it is probable that these tax 
losses will be recoverable against future taxable profits to 
be generated in the us.

the Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: 
market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate 
risk and cash flow interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity 
risk.  the Groups’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 consolidated entity.  

Financial risk management is managed by a central treasury 
department (Group treasury) under policies approved by the 
Board of directors.   

(a) 

 market risk

(i)  Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial 
transactions and recognised assets and liabilities 
are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s 
functional currency.  the entity manages this by 
borrowing in us dollars to provide a hedge for the 
net us dollar denominated investment in overseas 
operations or through derivative instruments.

the Group operates internationally and is exposed 
to foreign exchange risk arising predominantly from 
currency exposures to the us dollar. the parent 
entity and a controlled entity, consolidated rutile 
limited (crl), hedge this exposure through the use 
of derivative instruments in accordance with policies 
approved by the respective Boards.

Group sensitivity
at 31 december 2008, had the australian dollar 
weakened/strengthened by 10 per cent against the us 
dollar compared to the exchange rate at that date of 
69.16 cents with all other variables held constant, the 
consolidated entity’s post tax profit for the year would 
have been $1.1 million higher/$1.0 million lower (2007: 
$3.0 million higher/$2.5 million lower), mainly as a 
result of foreign exchange gains/losses on translation 
of us dollar denominated trade receivables and 
payables and us dollar denominated borrowings.

equity would have been $99.2 million lower/$86.7 
million higher (2007: $61.6 million lower/$51.5 
million higher) had the australian dollar weakened/
strengthened by 10 per cent against the us dollar, 
arising mainly from currency hedging contracts 
designated as cash flow hedges. the significant change 
in equity’s sensitivity to movements in the australian 
dollar/us dollar exchange rates between 2008 and 
2007 is due to the parent entity instigating a currency 
hedging program in december 2007 resulting in an 
increased amount of cash flow hedges open at 31 
december 2008.

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 3.  Financial risk management (continued)

(c) 

liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining 
sufficient cash or credit facilities to meet the operating 
requirements of the business.  this is managed through 
committed undrawn facilities and prudent cash flow 
management.

maturities of financial liabilities
the tables below analyse the consolidated entity’s and the 
parent entity’s financial liabilities and net settled derivative 
financial instruments into relevant maturity groupings 
based on the remaining period at the reporting date to 
the contractual maturity date. the amounts disclosed in 
the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows, 
except for interest rate swaps which are stated as notional 
principal amounts. Balances due within 12 months equal 
their carrying balances, as the impact of discounting is not 
significant.

parent entity sensitivity 
at 31 december 2008, had the australian dollar 
weakened/strengthened by 10 per cent against the 
us dollar compared to the exchange rate at that date 
of 69.16 cents with all other variables held constant, 
the parent entity’s post tax profit for the year would 
have been $25.1 million lower/$20.5 million higher 
(2007: $16.0 million lower/$13.1 million higher). this 
is as a result of foreign exchange gains/losses on 
the translation of us dollar denominated borrowings. 
the parent entity’s equity would have been $75.0 
million lower/$66.5 million higher (2007: $46.9 million 
lower/$39.4 million higher) had the australian dollar 
weakened/strengthened by 10 per cent against the us 
dollar, mainly as a result of foreign forward exchange 
contracts designated as cash flow hedges in 2008, and 
the translation of us functional currency entity trade 
receivables and payables in 2007.

(ii)  cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

interest rate risk arises from the consolidated 
entity’s borrowings.  when managing interest rate 
risk the consolidated entity seeks to minimise its 
overall cost of funds with a preference for variable 
interest rate exposures. during 2008 and 2007, the 
consolidated entity’s borrowings at variable rates were 
denominated in australian dollars and us dollars.

Borrowings at variable rates expose the consolidated 
entity to cash flow interest rate risk while borrowings 
at fixed rates expose the consolidated entity to fair 
value interest rate risk.

the Group does not account for any fixed rate financial 
assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or 
loss, and the Group does not designate derivatives 
(interest rate swaps) as hedging instruments under a 
fair value hedge accounting model.

at 31 december 2008, if interest rates had changed by  
-/+1% from the year-end rate with all other variables 
held constant, post tax profit for the year would have 
been $0.6 million higher/lower (2007: $3.9 million 
higher/lower), mainly as a result of lower/higher 
interest expense from net debt.  

(b) 

credit risk

the consolidated entity has no significant concentrations 
of credit risk.  the consolidated entity has policies in place 
to ensure that sales of products and services are made 
to customers with an appropriate credit history.  the 
consolidated entity (excluding crl) maintains an insurance 
policy to assist in managing the credit risk of its customers. 
derivative counterparties and cash transactions are limited 
to high credit quality financial institutions. the consolidated 
entity has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure to 
any one financial institution.

 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 3.  Financial risk management (continued)

Group - At 31 December 2008 

Non-derivatives 

interest-bearing Variable rate 

interest-bearing Fixed rate 

Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 

interest rate swaps 

Total derivatives 

Group - At 31 December 2007

Non-derivatives 

interest-bearing Variable rate 

interest-bearing Fixed rate 

Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 

interest rate swaps 

Gross settled 

-  

- 

(inflow) 

 outflow 

Total derivatives 

Parent - At 31 December 2008 

Non-derivatives

Non interest-bearing 

interest-bearing Variable rate 

interest-bearing Fixed rate 

Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 

interest rate swaps 

Total derivatives 

Parent - At 31 December 2007

Non-derivatives 

Non interest-bearing 

interest-bearing Variable rate 

interest-bearing Fixed rate 

Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 

interest rate swaps 

Gross settled 

- 

- 

(inflow) 

outflow 

Total derivatives 

weighted 
average 
rate 
% 

less than 
1 year 
$m 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$m 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$m 

over 5 
years 
$m 

total 
contractual 
cash flows 
$m 

carrying 
amount 
(assets)/ 
liabilities 
$m

5.65 

3.05 

- 

5.87 

5.60 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5.65 

3.05 

- 

- 

5.87 

5.60 

- 

- 

- 

10.6 

40.1 

50.7 

0.5 

0.5 

46.6 

222.8 

269.4 

111.8 

3.0 

114.8 

0.5 

0.5 

9.8 

136.3 

146.1 

66.1 

97.8 

163.9 

0.7 

0.7 

166.8 

91.7 

258.5 

29.7 

- 

29.7 

- 

- 

30.8 

- 

30.8 

218.2 

140.9 

359.1 

1.7 

1.7 

187.1

130.8

317.9

-

-

254.0 

450.8 

704.8 

210.7

408.3

619.0

(4.0) 

(4.0) 

(6.7) 

(2.1) 

(16.8) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(4.0) 

(4.0) 

(6.7) 

(2.1) 

(16.8) 

- 

10.6 

40.1 

50.7 

0.5 

0.5 

- 

46.6 

222.8 

269.4 

- 

111.8 

3.0 

114.8 

0.5 

0.5 

- 

9.8 

136.3 

146.1 

- 

66.1 

97.8 

163.9 

0.7 

0.7 

- 

166.8 

91.7 

258.5 

- 

29.7 

- 

29.7 

- 

- 

- 

30.8 

- 

30.8 

- 

218.2 

140.9 

359.1 

1.7 

1.7 

- 

254.0 

450.8 

704.8 

(4.0) 

(4.0) 

(6.7) 

(2.1) 

(16.8) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(4.0) 

(4.0) 

(6.7) 

(2.1) 

(16.8) 

-

-

-

-

-

187.1

130.8

317.9

-

-

-

210.7

408.3

619.0

-

-

-

-

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 3.  Financial risk management (continued)

Consolidated Entity - At 31 December 2008 

Forward foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

collar options - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

Consolidated Entity - At 31 December 2007

Forward foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

collar options - cash flow hedges
- 
- 

inflow (a$m)  
outflow (us$m) 

Parent Entity - At 31 December 2008

Forward foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

collar options - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

Parent Entity - At 31 December 2007

collar options - cash flow hedges 
- 
- 

inflow (a$m) 
outflow (us$m) 

less than 1 year 
$m 

Between 1 and 2 years 
$m

281.2 
236.3 

218.0 
176.0 

55.7 
43.1 

402.6 
353.0 

199.8 
173.0 

218.0 
176.0 

766.8 

402.6 
353.0 

755.6 

214.4 
178.9 

- 
- 

20.5 
16.9 

200.7 
176.0 

179.5 
153.5 

- 
- 

333.0 

200.7 
176.0 

376.7 

the above derivatives are likely to affect the profit and loss statement in line with the above maturity profile.

(d) 

Fair value estimation

the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.  
the fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows.  the fair value of forward 
exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange market rates at the balance sheet date.  the fair value of financial liabilities 
for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available 
to the consolidated entity for similar financial instruments.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 4.  segment information

(a) 

Primary reporting format - geographical segments

wa 

mB 

qld - crl 

Va 

Fl/G 

sa 

mac 

other  continuing  discontinued  consolidated 

operations  operations

2008 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

sales to external customers  

564.4 

190.5 

126.1 

95.4 

12.1 

inter segment sales  

other revenue/income  

10.0 

3.2 

- 

0.1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

0.6 

total segment revenue/income 

577.6 

190.6 

126.1 

95.4 

12.7 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

988.5 

(10.0) 

- 

56.8 

13.7 

74.4 

56.8 

3.7 

1,062.9 

- 

- 

- 

- 

$m

988.5

-

74.4

1,062.9

total segment result  

2.0 

7.6 

22.6 

19.2 

2.4 

(10.1) 

56.4 

(18.8) 

81.3 

31.7 

113.0

rehabilitation and restoration 
accretion expense 

interest and finance costs 

interest revenue 

Profit before income tax 

income tax expense 

Net profit for the year 

segment assets  

unallocated assets 

total assets 

segment liabilities  

unallocated liabilities 

total liabilities 

acquisition of property, plant and  
equipment and other non-current  
segment assets  

818.0 

666.6 

167.2 

119.2 

4.6 

120.2 

20.8 

13.0 

1,929.6 

128.5 

2,058.1 

343.0 

75.1 

45.6 

29.8 

16.9 

16.8 

- 

174.3 

701.5 

318.6 

1,020.1 

66.0 

126.3 

8.2 

18.8 

3.4 

90.5 

- 

5.2 

318.4 

(15.8) 

(26.1) 

6.2 

45.6 

9.4 

55.0 

- 

- 

- 

31.7 

(1.7) 

30.0 

(15.8)

(26.1)

6.2

77.3

7.7

85.0

1,929.6

128.5

2,058.1

701.5

318.6

1,020.1

318.4

161.7

(5.5)

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

depreciation and amortisation expense  103.3 

28.3 

16.1 

13.3 

0.3 

impairment (reversals) charges (note 18)  (24.6) 

19.1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

0.4 

- 

- 

- 

161.7 

(5.5) 

wa - western australia operations

mB - murray Basin (New south wales/Victoria   australia)

qld - crl queensland, australia

Va - Virginia, united states of america

Fl/G - Florida/Georgia, united states of america

sa - eucla Basin

mac - mining area c iron ore (western australia)

other - includes New south wales and coal compensation, exploration, project expenses, other corporate costs incurred not attributable to any of the group’s  

operating regions and intersegment eliminations

all intersegment sales are made at arms length prices.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 4.  segment information (continued)

wa 

mB 

qld - crl 

Va 

Fl/G 

sa 

mac 

other  continuing  discontinued  consolidated 

operations  operations

2007 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

$m 

sales to external customers  

575.2 

87.2 

124.6 

94.9 

16.0 

inter segment sales  

other revenue/income  

- 

11.2 

- 

- 

- 

0.2 

- 

0.6 

- 

- 

total segment revenue/income 

586.4 

87.2 

124.8 

95.5 

16.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19.9 

19.9 

- 

- 

3.9 

3.9 

897.9 

- 

35.8 

933.7 

total segment result  

69.8 

8.9 

30.5 

13.7 

5.2 

(2.0) 

19.6 

(22.0) 

123.7 

rehabilitation and restoration 
accretion expense 

interest and finance costs 

interest revenue 

Profit before income tax 

income tax expense 

Net profit for the year 

segment assets  

unallocated assets 

total assets 

(16.6) 

(43.8) 

1.7 

65.0 

(15.5) 

49.5 

861.1 

594.4 

198.1 

83.3 

21.8 

35.4 

13.7 

6.0 

1,813.8 

segment liabilities  

326.6 

22.1 

46.9 

15.8 

22.8 

2.2 

- 

2.2 

438.6 

unallocated liabilities 

total liabilities 

acquisition of property, plant and 
equipment and other non-current 
segment assets  

61.2 

26.5 

7.0 

5.5 

depreciation and amortisation expense 

90.7 

25.3 

14.5 

13.0 

671.0 

1,109.6 

2.7 

0.2 

26.5 

- 

- 

0.4 

6.3 

0.8 

135.7 

144.9 

6.8 

- 

6.8 

0.5 

3.0 

445.4

671.0

1,116.4

136.2

147.9

$m 

40.7 

- 

- 

40.7 

16.0 

(0.5) 

- 

- 

15.5 

(4.6) 

10.9 

31.6 

$m 

938.6

-

35.8

974.4

139.7

(17.1)

(43.8)

1.7

80.5

(20.1)

60.4

1,845.4

22.6

22.6 

- 

1,836.4 

31.6 

1,868.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 4.  segment information (continued)

(b) 

secondary reporting format - business segments

segment revenue from 
sales to external customers 

segment assets 

acquisition of property, 
plant & equipment & other
non-current segment assets

2008 
$M 

988.5 
- 

988.5 

- 

- 

988.5 

2007 
$m 

897.9 
- 

897.9 

40.7 

40.7 

938.6 

2008 
$M 

1,908.8 
20.8 

1,929.6 

- 

- 

2007 
$m 

1,800.1 
13.7 

1,813.8 

31.6 

31.6 

2008 
$M 

318.4 
- -

318.4 

- 

- 

1,929.6 

1,845.4 

318.4 

2007 
$m

135.7

135.7

0.5

0.5

136.2

Continuing operations
titanium minerals and zircon 
iron ore royalty 

Discontinued operations
coal 

Total 

segment revenue is derived from sales to external customers domiciled in various geographical regions.   
details of segment revenue by location of customers are as follows: 

Continuing operations
North america 
europe 
asia 
australia 
other countries 

Discontinued operations
australia 

Total sales revenue 

Note 5.  revenue 

From continuing operations

sales revenue

sale of goods 

other revenue

interest 
management fee income 
royalty income 
rental income 

  consolidated 

2008 
$M 

163.1 
319.9 
422.0 
44.4 
39.1 -

988.5 

- 

988.5 

2007
$m

199.1
306.2
342.0
50.6

897.9

40.7

938.6

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

988.5 

897.9 

205.7 

258.1

6.3 
- 
56.8 
0.8 

63.9 

1.7 
0.1 
19.9 
0.5 

22.2 

20.4 
1.0 
- -
0.6 

22.0 

17.8
1.1

0.3

19.2

revenue from continuing operations 

1,052.4 

920.1 

227.7 

277.3

From discontinued operation

sales revenue

sale of goods (note 9) 

Note 6.  other income

Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
coal compensation receipts 
insurance receipt wa gas outage (note 7) 
sundry income 
Net foreign exchange gains (note 7) 

- 

40.7 

- -

0.6 
- 
2.5 
0.1 
13.6 

16.8 

11.3 
2.0 
- 
0.3 
- 

13.6 

- 
- -
- -
- 
12.4 

12.4 

4.9

0.1
13.5

18.5

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 7.  expenses 

From continuing operations

cost of production 

depreciation 

amortisation 

Cost of sales of goods* 

corporate other and foreign exchange losses 

marketing and selling 

Government royalties 

research, technical support and major projects 

exploration and evaluation 

Expenses, from continuing operations 

*  includes $18.7 million of costs directly expensed due to the gas supply  
interruptions in western australia which restricted production in 2008.   
the consolidated entity has received an initial $2.5 million payment in respect  
of a claim from its insurers for costs associated with the gas supply interruptions  
in western australia which is included in other income (Note 6).

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

735.7 

121.4 

40.3 

897.4 

25.7 

10.7 

26.3 

10.2 

16.9 

2007 
$m 

592.0 

104.8 

40.1 

736.9 

19.5 

10.2 

18.0 

9.9 

13.8 

2008 
$M 

159.7 

39.4 

13.7 

212.8 

65.7 

6.4 

2.6 

5.9 

- -

2007 
$m

171.2

31.8

12.0

215.0

18.0

5.6

3.4

9.9

987.2 

808.3 

293.4 

251.9

Expenses, from discontinued operation 

- 

24.7 

- -

Impairment charges (reversals) on property, plant 
and equipment (refer note 18)

south west - reversal of prior impairment 

mid west Processing - reversal of prior impairment 

mid west mining - asset write-offs 

murray Basin - asset write-offs 

Finance costs from continuing operations 

interest and finance charges paid/payable 

rehabilitation and restoration accretion expense 

amortisation of deferred borrowing costs 

interest capitalised 

Finance costs expensed from continuing operations 

Borrowing costs from discontinued operation 
(rehabilitation and restoration accretion expense) 

Operating lease expense 

Foreign exchange gains and losses

Net foreign exchange gains included in other income 

Net foreign exchange losses on foreign currency  
borrowings included in corporate costs 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 

Charge to writedown inventory to net realisable value 

(45.6) 

(9.5) 

30.5 -

19.1 

(5.5) 

29.3 

15.8 

0.8 

(4.0) 

41.9 

- 

8.3 

13.6 

- 

13.6 

15.5 

0.3 

- 

- 

- 

- 

43.5 

16.6 

0.3 

- 

60.4 

0.5 

10.9 

- 

(1.1) 

(1.1) 

15.8 

12.3 

(45.6) -

- -

- 

- -

(45.6) -

28.7 

6.2 

0.8 

(4.0) -

31.7 

- -

3.3 

-

42.7

5.6

0.3

48.6

2.8

12.4 

13.5

(39.6) -

(27.2) 

7.5 

0.3 

13.5

13.3

6.4

62.0

Employee benefits expense 

174.2 

171.8 

64.9 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 8. income tax 

(a) 

income tax (benefit) expense
current tax 

deferred tax 

under (over) provided in prior years 

income tax (benefit) expense is attributable to:

Profit from continuing operations* 

Profit from discontinued operations (note 9) 

aggregate income tax (benefit) expense 

* 

includes a benefit of $11.9 million from the recognition of previously  
unrecognised us tax losses for utilisation in future years.

 deferred income tax (revenue) expense included in income tax expense comprises:

decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets (Note 19) 

(decrease) increase in deferred tax liabilities (Note 26) 

(b)  Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) 

to prima facie tax payable

Profit (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense 

Profit from discontinued operation before income tax expense 

tax at the australian tax rate of 30% (2007: 30%) 

tax effect at 30% of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) 
in calculating taxable income: 

unfranked dividends received 

share-based payments 

Net foreign exchange gains (losses) 

capital gains offset by previously unrecognised capital losses 

research and development 

other non-deductible / non-assessable items 

Benefit of tax losses utilised in the year not previously recognised * 

Benefit of tax losses for utilisation in future years, not previously recognised ** 

difference in overseas tax rates 

under (over) provision in prior years 

total income tax expense 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

13.7 

(20.1) 

(1.3) 

(7.7) 

(9.4) 

1.7 

(7.7) 

23.8 

(43.9) 

(20.1) 

45.6 

31.7 

77.3 

23.2 

0.1 

1.2 

- 

(10.2) 

(3.4) 

0.2 

(4.2) 

(17.8) 

(10.9) 

4.5 

(1.3) 

(7.7) 

24.4 

(4.8) 

0.5 

20.1 

15.5 

4.6 

20.1 

1.5 

(6.3) 

(4.8) 

65.0 

15.5 

80.5 

24.1 

- 

- 

- 

(0.5) 

(3.5) 

0.6 

- 

- 

20.7 

(1.1) 

0.5 

20.1 

(14.1) 

(4.2) 

(2.7) 

(21.0) 

(21.0) 

- -

(21.0) 

4.0 -

(8.2) 

(4.2) 

(39.4) 

- -

(39.4) 

(11.8) 

- -

0.9 -

6.1 

(10.2) -

(3.4) 

0.1 

- -

- -

(18.3) 

- -

(2.7) 

(21.0) 

(17.1)

10.4

(1.9)

(8.6)

(8.6)

(8.6)

10.4

10.4

(4.7)

(4.7)

(1.4)

(2.2)

(3.5)

0.4

(6.7) 

(1.9)

(8.6)

*  

relates to revenue losses in the united states that were not recognised in respect of impairment charges in 2006 due to uncertainty over their future use which have  
been utilised against current year taxable income.  the benefit of the tax expense is $2.8 million after adjusting for the difference in tax rates to the prevailing us tax rate  
of 20 per cent.

**   relates to revenue losses in the united states that were not recognised in respect of impairment charges in 2006 due to uncertainty over their future use for which future  
use is now considered probable.  the benefit to the tax expense for the year and the associated deferred tax asset at 31 december 2008 is $11.9 million when measured  
at the prevailing us tax rate of 20 per cent.

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 8. income tax (continued) 

(c) 

amounts recognised directly in equity

aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period and  
not recognised in net profit or loss but directly debited or credited to equity

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

Net deferred tax-debited (credited) directly to equity (Notes 19 and 26) 

(53.4) 

(8.8) 

(46.7) 

(7.2)

(d) 

tax losses 

unused capital losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised relating to the wholly-owned australian controlled entities 
of approximately $76.9 million (2007: $120.0 million) (tax at the australian tax rate of 30%: $23.0 million (2007: $36.0 million)).  the 
benefit of these unused capital losses will only be obtained if these entities derive future capital gains sufficient to enable the benefit to 
be realised and these entities continue to comply with the conditions for deductability imposed by tax legislation and no changes in tax 
legislation adversely effect these entities in realising the benefit from the deduction for the losses.

Note 9.  discontinued operation

(a)  description

in February 2007, iluka announced its intention to consider the divestment of its 50 per cent interest in the Narama coal joint venture. 
on 7 august 2007, iluka announced that it had reached agreement to sell its interest in the joint venture. the interest in the joint venture 
was sold on 15 January 2008 with effect from 1 January 2008 and is reported in this financial report as a discontinued operation.  

Financial information relating to the discontinued operation is set out below.  Further information is set out in note 4 - segment 
information.

(b) 

Financial performance and cash flow information 

revenue (note 5) 
expenses (note 7) 

Profit before income tax 
income tax expense (note 8) 

Profit after income tax of discontinued operations 

Gain on sale of the interest in the Joint Venture before income tax 
income tax expense (note 8) 

Gain on sale of the interest in the Joint Venture after income tax 

Profit from discontinued operations 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 
Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities 

Net increase in cash generated by the discontinued operation 

(c) 

carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 

the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of sale and 31 december 2007 were:

Property, plant and equipment 
trade receivables 
inventories 

Total assets 

Provision for rehabilitation and mine closure 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

  consolidated

2008 
$M 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

31.7 -
(1.7) -

30.0 -

30.0 

3.0 
53.4 

56.4 

2007 
$m

40.7
(25.2)

15.5
(4.6)

10.9

10.9

21.4
(0.3)

21.1

consolidated

2007 
$m

26.9
3.0
1.7

31.6

(6.8)

(6.8)

24.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 9.  discontinued operation (continued) 

(d)  details of the sale of the division

consideration received:
cash 
carrying amount of net assets sold 

Gain on sale before income tax 

Note 10. current assets - cash and cash equivalents  

cash at bank and in hand 

deposits at call 

the carrying amounts of the consolidated entity’s and parent entity’s  
cash and cash equivalents are denominated in the following currencies:

In millions

us dollars 

australian dollars 

euros 

Deposits at call

the deposits are at floating interest rates between 0.0 per cent and 
4.70 per cent (2007: 1.7 per cent and 6.8 per cent) on us dollar and 
australian dollar denominated deposits, and a weighted average 
interest rate of 3.65 per cent (2007: 2.47 per cent)

Note 11. current assets - receivables

trade receivables 

other debtors 

Prepayments 

Goods and services tax (Gst) 

(a) 

Foreign exchange and interest rate risk

the carrying amounts of the consolidated entity’s and parent entity’s  
receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

In millions

us dollars 

australian dollars 

euros 

consolidated

2008 
$m

53.4
(21.7)

31.7

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

18.2 

79.4 

97.6 

10.1 

83.0 

- 

2007 
$m 

17.5 

2.4 

19.9 

12.3 

5.2 

0.4 

206.3 

14.5 

9.3 

13.1 

243.2 

160.0 

14.7 

7.7 

8.1 

190.5 

136.9 

48.3 

0.3 

136.0 

32.5 

1.8 

2008 
$M 

- -

65.0 -

65.0 -

- -

65.0 -

- -

55.1 

1.3 

5.0 

2.3 

63.7 

26.1 

24.6 

- 

2007 
$m

33.7

3.9

4.9

2.2

44.7

29.0

11.0

0.4

For an analysis of the sensitivity of trade and other receivables to foreign exchange and interest rate risk refer to Note 3.

None of the current receivables are impaired or past due.

(b) 

Fair value and credit risk

due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying amount approximates their fair value.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 12. current assets - inventories  

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

consumable stores

-  at cost 

work in progress

-  at cost 

-  at net realisable value 

Finished goods

-  at cost 

-  at net realisable value 

Note 13. derivative financial instruments

Current assets

Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives  

Non-current assets 

Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives  

Current liabilities

Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives  

Non-current liabilities

Fair value of foreign exchange derivatives  

(a) 

instruments used by the consolidated entity 

35.4 

32.9 

9.0 

100.5 

- 

100.5 

104.7 

9.1 

113.8 

249.7 

- 

- 

104.0 

49.6 

82.9 

19.2 

102.1 

93.9 

91.0 

184.9 

319.9 

7.8 

1.0 

- 

- 

45.6 

- 

45.6 

8.8 

9.1 

17.9 

72.5 

- 

- 

93.0 -

46.7 -

8.0

22.4

17.4

39.8

18.9

4.0

22.9

70.7

2.1

0.7

the consolidated entity is party to derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business in order to manage foreign exchange 
and interest rate exposures. in accordance with the consolidated entity’s financial risk management policies (refer to Note 3), hedging 
of foreign currency exposures is effected through forward exchange contracts and foreign currency options. 

(i)  Forward exchange contracts and foreign currency options - cash flow hedges

sales revenue of the consolidated entity is mainly denominated in us dollars. Given the predominately australian dollar cost 
base of the business, these us dollar sales create a foreign exchange exposure in terms of earnings and cash flow. in order to 
protect against this exposure, the consolidated entity has entered into forward exchange contracts and foreign currency options to 
forward sell us dollars.  

the forward exchange contracts and foreign currency options hedge highly probable forecast sales over a period of up to two and 
a half year timeframe. the contracts are timed to mature when receipts from customers are expected to be received.

consolidated entity

the group liability for foreign exchange derivatives at 31 december 2008 was $153.6 million (2007: $8.8 million asset).  during the 
year ended 31 december 2008, the consolidated entity transferred a total loss of $29.6 million (2007: $34.0 million gain) to the 
income statement from equity.  this loss represented the net losses attributable to delivered contracts. in 2007 $26.6 million of the 
gain related to derivative contracts that were terminated in 2006. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 13. derivative financial instruments (continued)

Parent entity

the liability position at 31 december 2008 was $139.7 million (2007: $2.8 million asset). during the year ended 31 december 2008, 
a total loss of $5.7 million (2007: $26.6 million gain) was transferred to the income statement from equity. in 2007 $26.6 million of 
the gain related to derivative contracts that were terminated in 2006.

on 25 august 2006, the parent entity closed out its hedge book.  a profit of $37.7 million was generated upon closure of the 
hedge book of which the final $26.6 million was recognised during 2007 as revenue in line with the delivery dates of the original 
contracts.  the parent entity reinstated currency hedging activities on 13 december 2007.

(b) 

interest rate and foreign exchange risk 

For an analysis of the sensitivity of derivatives to interest rate and foreign exchange risk refer to Note 3.

Note 14. current assets - current tax assets  

current tax assets 

Note 15. current assets - other

deferred overburden removal 

Note 16. Non-current assets - receivables

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

- 

2007 
$m 

12.7 

8.5 

11.2 

2008 
$M 

- 

- 

2007 
$m

12.4

6.7

loans to controlled entities 

- 

- 

241.4 

289.2

(a) 

impaired receivables and receivables past due

None of the non-current receivables are impaired or past due. 

(b) 

credit risk

the maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying 
amount of each class of receivables mentioned above.  the consolidated entity  
does not hold any collateral as security.  refer to Note 3 for more information  
on the risk management policy of the consolidated entity.

Note 17.  Non-current assets - other financial assets 

retirement benefits surplus (Note 33) 

shares in controlled entities (Note 37) 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

- 

- 

- 

2007 
$m 

1.2 

- 

1.2 

2008 
$M 

- -

849.2 

849.2 

2007 
$m

849.2

849.2

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 18. Non-current assets - Property, plant and equipment

land & 
Buildings 
$m 

Plant,  
machinery &  
equipment 
$m 

mine 
reserves & 
development 
$m 

exploration &  
evaluation 
$m 

Project 
development 
expenditure 
$m 

Consolidated 

At 1 January 2007

cost 

accumulated depreciation 

Net written down value 

Year ended 31 December 2007 

opening written down value 

additions 

disposals 

write-off of exploration expenditure 

depreciation/amortisation expense 

Foreign currency exchange differences 

transfers/reclassifications 

closing written down value 

At 31 December 2007 

cost 

accumulated depreciation* 

Net written down value 

Year ended 31 December 2008

opening written down value 

additions 

disposals 

impairment (charges) reversals 

depreciation/amortisation expense 

Foreign currency exchange differences 

transfers/reclassifications 

closing written down value 

At 31 December 2008

cost 

accumulated depreciation* 

Net written down value 

* 

includes impairment charges (refer Note 7).

87.7 

(22.1) 

65.6 

65.6 

9.2 

(4.6) 

- 

(1.1) 

(0.1) 

5.1 

74.1 

88.9 

(14.8) 

74.1 

74.1 

3.2 

(0.5) 

6.6 

(3.4) 

- 

(1.3) 

78.7 

89.1 

(10.4) 

78.7 

1,384.2 

(737.4) 

646.8 

646.8 

49.2 

(0.2) 

- 

(91.2) 

(5.8) 

155.4 

754.2 

1,539.9 

(785.7) 

754.2 

754.2 

81.5 

(8.7) 

47.0 

(102.3) 

13.4 

(0.6) 

784.5 

680.6 

(373.5) 

307.1 

307.1 

54.0 

- 

- 

(51.0) 

(0.5) 

43.6 

353.2 

774.6 

(421.4) 

353.2 

353.2 

89.7 

(1.8) 

(46.6) 

(52.7) 

2.1 

14.9 

358.8 

1,586.8 

(802.3) 

784.5 

783.3 

(424.5) 

358.8 

59.7 

- 

59.7 

59.7 

5.5 

- 

(1.1) 

- 

- 

(37.4) 

26.7 

26.7 

- 

26.7 

26.7 

10.0 

- 

(1.5) 

- 

- 

(18.0) 

17.2 

17.2 

- 

17.2 

total  
$m

2,450.6

(1,184.3)

1,266.3

1,266.3

135.7

(4.8)

(1.1)

(143.3)

(6.4)

0.7

1,247.1

2,469.0

(1,221.9)

1,247.1

1,247.1

317.6

(11.0)

5.5

238.4 

(51.3) 

187.1 

187.1 

17.8 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(166.0) 

38.9 

38.9 

- 

38.9 

38.9 

133.2 

- 

- 

(1.7) 

(160.1)

- 

5.0 

15.5

-

175.4 

1,414.6

175.4 

2,651.8

- 

(1,237.2)

175.4 

1,414.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 18. Non-current assets - Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Parent entity 

At 1 January 2007

cost 

accumulated depreciation 

Net written down value 

Year ended 31 December 2007

opening written down value 

additions 

disposals 

depreciation/amortisation expense 

transfers/reclassifications 

closing written down value 

At 31 December 2007

cost 

accumulated depreciation 

Net written down value 

Year ended 31 December 2008

opening written down value 

additions 

disposals 

write-offs and impairment charges 

depreciation/amortisation expense 

transfers/reclassifications 

closing written down value 

At 31 December 2008

cost 

accumulated depreciation* 

Net written down value 

*  includes impairment charges (refer Note 7). 

mine reserves and development

land & 
Buildings 
$m 

Plant, 
machinery &    
equipment 
$m 

mine 
reserves & 
development 
$m 

total  
$m

608.9

(381.0)

227.9

227.9

66.2

(4.1)

(43.8)

-

246.2

636.8

(390.6)

246.2

246.2

47.0

(2.2)

45.6

114.3 

(83.5) 

30.8 

30.8 

47.9 

- 

(21.0) 

(19.4) 

38.3 

140.1 

(101.8) 

38.3 

38.3 

20.4 

(1.7) 

1.5 

(23.8) 

(53.2)

1.2 

35.9 

21.3 

14.6 

35.9 

-

283.4

545.6

(262.2)

283.4

44.7 

(13.2) 

31.5 

31.5 

9.0 

(4.0) 

(0.1) 

- 

36.4 

41.2 

(4.8) 

36.4 

36.4 

2.3 

(0.3) 

6.6 

(2.4) 

(0.8) 

41.8 

46.6 

(4.8) 

41.8 

449.9 

(284.3) 

165.6 

165.6 

9.3 

(0.1) 

(22.7) 

19.4 

171.5 

455.5 

(284.0) 

171.5 

171.5 

24.3 

(0.2) 

37.5 

(27.0) 

(0.4) 

205.7 

477.7 

(272.0) 

205.7 

included in mine reserves and development are amounts totalling $236.0 million for the consolidated entity and $7.2 million for the parent 
entity (2007: $229.8 million and $19.0 million respectively) which have not been depreciated as mining of the related area of interest has not 
yet commenced.

plant, machinery and equipment

included in plant, machinery and equipment are amounts totalling $17.0 million for the consolidated entity and $5.3 million for the parent 
entity (2007: $25.7 million and $7.8 million respectively) which relate to assets under construction.  these amounts are not currently being 
depreciated as the assets are not ready for use.

project development expenditure

Project development expenditure at 31 december 2008 comprises $113.5 million (2007: $11.9 million) relating to murray Basin stage 2 and 
$61.9 million (2007: $27.0 million) relating to the Jacinth-ambrosia project. these amounts were not depreciated as the projects had not been 
commissioned.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 18. Non-current assets - Property, plant and equipment (continued)

non-current assets pledged as security

refer to Note 25 for information on non-current assets pledged as security by the parent entity or its controlled entities.

impairment reversals (charges)

at each balance date, the carrying value of non-current assets is reviewed to ensure no assets are stated in excess of their recoverable 
amount.  where carrying values are assessed to be less than corresponding recoverable amounts, an ‘impairment charge’ may be required to 
be taken.

as part of this process, factors giving rise to previous impairment charges as at 31 december 2006 and 31 december 2005 were reassessed 
and as stated in Note 1(aa), where the recoverable value of the assets has increased as a result of changes to the factors, the impairment 
charge is reversed to a maximum of the original charge less the depreciation and amortisation that would otherwise have been incurred if no 
impairment had been recognised for each cash Generating unit (cGu).  the key assumptions are included in Note 2. there were no impairment 
reversals (charges) in 2007.

2008 

cash Generating units

wa - south west 

wa - mid west 

murray Basin 

total 

land & 
Buildings 
$m 

Plant,  
machinery &  
equipment 
$m 

mine 
reserves & 
development 
$m 

exploration &  
evaluation 
$m 

Project 
development 
$m 

total write-off 
& impairment 
 charges 
$m

6.6 

- 

- 

6.6 

37.5 

9.5 

- 

47.0 

1.5 

(29.0) 

(19.1) 

(46.6) 

- 

(1.5) 

- 

(1.5) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

45.6

(21.0)

(19.1)

5.5

the impairment reversals (charges) in 2008 in respect of the south west, mid west and murray Basin relates to the carrying value as a result 
of impairment testing at year-end.  the factors contributing to the impairment reversal (charges) for each cGu are provided below:

wa - south west 

the impairment reversal is due to a combination of increased product prices, lower exchange rates and further changes to mine plans resulting 
in the present value of the future cash flows of the operation being significantly higher than the carrying value of the non-current assets.

wa - mid west

the impairment reversal for plant, machinery and equipment is in respect to assets reviewed in the context of a revised group operating 
strategy associated with the development of the Jacinth-ambrosia deposit in south australia and the processing of concentrate material from 
the deposit through the Narngulu mineral separation Plant. 

the impairment charge arose from the revised mine plan for eneabba and from the decision to prioritise Jacinth-ambrosia material through 
the Narngulu mineral separation Plant resulting in two ore bodies with fair value balances from previous acquisitions in 1998 and associated 
exploration capitalised post acquisition now being considered unlikely to be mined.

murray Basin

the impairment charge is due to revised mine plan for the region resulting in ore bodies with fair value associated with the acquisition of Basin 
minerals limited in 2002 now being considered unlikely to be mined and study costs for developments that will not proceed have also been 
impaired. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 19.  Non-current assets - deferred tax assets 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

amounts recognised in profit or loss

employee benefits 
rehabilitation provisions 
other provisions 
accruals 
tax revenue losses* 
Foreign exchange 
other 

amounts recognised directly in equity

cash flow hedges 
share issue costs 
super plan reserve 

set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions (Note 26) 
Net deferred tax assets 

Movements:

opening balance at 1 January 
credited (charged) to the income statement (Note 8) 
over (under) provision in prior years 
credited (charged) directly to equity (Note 29) 
closing balance at 30 June 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

10.1 
102.2 
2.6 
2.8 
11.9 
0.3 
1.0 
130.9 

46.1 
3.1 
1.5 
181.6 

(150.6) 
31.0 

9.9 
(23.8) 
(7.7) 
52.6 
31.0 

10.9 
85.7 
4.8 
1.4 
5.0 
3.8 
- 
111.6 

(1.8) 
- 
- 
109.8 

(99.9) 
9.9 

14.9 
(1.5) 
(2.2) 
(1.3) 
9.9 

3.2 
40.9 
1.9 
1.9 
- -
0.9 -
0.6 -
49.4 

41.9 -
3.1 -
- -
94.4 

(52.5) 
41.9 -

- -
(4.0) -
- -
45.9 -
41.9 -

* the balance is attributable to carried forward us tax losses which are probable of recoupment in ensuing years (refer note 8).

Note 20.  Non-current assets - intangible assets 

Consolidated 

At 1 January 2007

cost 
accumulated amortisation  
Net written down value  

Year ended 31 December 2007

opening net book amount 
amortisation charge  
closing written down value 

At 31 December 2007

cost 
accumulated amortisation 
Net written down value  

Year ended 31 December 2008

opening written down value 
amortisation charge 
closing written down value  

At 31 December 2008

cost 
accumulated amortisation 

Net written down value  

Patents,  
trademarks & 
licences  
$m 

royalty 
entitlement  
asset 
$m 

17.2 
(9.1) 
8.1 

8.1 
(1.2) 
6.9 

17.2 
(10.3) 
6.9 

6.9 

(1.3) 

5.6 

17.2 

(11.6) 

5.6 

10.0 
(1.3) 
8.7 

8.7 
(0.4) 
8.3 

10.0 
(1.7) 
8.3 

8.3 

(0.4) 

7.9 

10.0 

(2.1) 

7.9 

i l u k a  r e s o u r c e s   l i m i t e d  
i l u k a  r e s o u r c e s   l i m i t e d  

59
59

3.6
28.7
0.8
0.6

33.7

33.7

(33.7)

total 
$m

27.2
(10.4)
16.8

16.8
(1.6)
15.2

27.2
(12.0)
15.2

15.2

(1.7)

13.5

27.2

(13.7)

13.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

40.5 
109.3 
14.3 

164.1 

2007 
$m 

40.3 
59.6 
13.2 

113.1 

2008 
$M 

5.4 
18.7 
5.3 

29.4 

2007 
$m

8.4
20.1
5.4

33.9

9.8 

150.2 

14.4 

96.1 

2.4 

25.6 

1.4

31.9

- 
- 
36.8 
- 
36.8 

51.3 
77.1 
68.1 
34.2 
230.7 

- 
- 
36.8 
- 
36.8 

51.3
77.1
68.1
34.2
230.7

16.0 
40.1 
5.3 
61.4 

13.8 
38.8 
2.6 
55.2 

5.5 
11.1 
5.2 
21.8 

5.7
8.7
2.5
16.9

Note 21. current liabilities - Payables 

trade payables 
accrued expenses 
employee benefits 

(a) 

Foreign currency risk

the carrying amounts of the consolidated entity’s and parent entity’s 
payables are denominated in the following currencies:

In millions

us dollars 

australian dollars 

For an analysis of the sensitivity of payables to foreign  
currency risk refer to Note 3.

Note 22. current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities

Unsecured

Bank loans 
trade finance facility 
working capital facility  
senior notes 1996 
total unsecured interest-bearing liabilities 

the carrying value of the interest-bearing liabilities is a reasonable  
approximation to their fair value.

Further details of the security relating to each of the secured liabilities and  
further information on the bank overdrafts and bank loans are set out in Note 25.

(a)  risk exposures

details of the consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate changes on 
interest-bearing liabilities are set out in Note 25.

Note 23. current liabilities - Provisions

employee benefits  
rehabilitation and mine closure 
other provisions 

(a)  amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months

the current provision for employee benefits is presented as current,  
since the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement.   
However, based on past experience, the group does not expect a significant  
amount of the provision will be paid in the next 12 months.

movements in each class of provision during the current period, other than  
employee benefits, are set out in Note 27.

Note 24. current liabilities - current tax liabilities

income tax payable 

5.0 

8.3 

1.1 -

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

consolidated 

Parent entity

Note 25. Non-current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities 

Unsecured

Bank loans 

senior notes 1996 

senior notes 2003  

Bilateral loan notes 

deferred borrowing costs 

2008 
$M 

93.9 

43.4 

143.7 

- 

(4.5) 

276.5 

(a) 

Financing arrangements

unrestricted access was available at balance date to the following lines of credit:

Credit standby arrangements

total facilities

senior Notes - 1996 (i) 
senior Notes - 2003 (ii) 
syndicated loan Note Facility (iii) 
trade Finance Facility (iv) 
Bilateral loan Note Facility (v) 
working capital Facility (vi) 
short-term loan (vii) 
crl secured syndicated revolving loan credit Facility (viii) 
crl secured working capital Facility (ix) 
crl secured Bank overdraft Facility (x) 
syndicated term loan Facility (xi) 
crl secured cash advance Facility (xii) 
crl secured working capital Facility (xiii) 

used at balance date 

senior Notes - 1996 (i) 
senior Notes - 2003 (ii) 
syndicated loan Note Facility (iii) 
trade Finance Facility (iv) 
Bilateral loan Note Facility (v) 
working capital Facility (vi) 
short-term loan (vii) 
syndicated term loan Facility (xi) 

unused at balance date 

syndicated loan Note Facility (iii) 
trade Finance Facility (iv) 
Bilateral loan Note Facility (v) 
working capital Facility (vi) 
crl secured syndicated revolving loan credit Facility (viii) 
crl secured working capital Facility (ix) 
crl secured Bank overdraft Facility (x) 
syndicated term loan Facility (xi) 
crl secured cash advance Facility (xii) 
crl secured working capital Facility (xiii) 

43.4 
143.7 
- 
- 
- 
55.0 
- 
- 
- 
0.5 
445.0 
15.0 -
15.0 

717.6 

43.4 
143.7 
- 
- 
- 
36.8 
- 
94.0 

317.9 

- 
- 
- 
18.2 
- 
- 
0.5 
351.0 
15.0 
15.0 

399.7 

2007 
$m 

121.7 

34.2 

142.3 

90.1 

(1.0) 

387.3 

68.4 
142.3 
148.3 
85.0 
91.3 
68.3 
51.3 
15.0 
10.0 
0.5 
- 

- 

680.4 

68.4 
142.3 
121.7 
77.1 
90.1 
68.1 
51.3 
- 

619.0 

26.6 
7.9 
1.2 
0.2 
15.0 
10.0 
0.5 
- 
- 
- 

61.4 

2008 
$M 

94.0 

43.4 

143.7 

- 

(4.5) 

276.6 

43.4 
143.7 
- 
- 
- 
55.0 
- 
- -
- -
- -
445.0 -
- 
- -

687.1 

43.4 
143.7 
- 
- 
- 
36.8 
- 
94.0 -

317.9 

- 
- 
- 
18.2 
- -
- -
- -
351.0 -
- -
- -

369.2 

2007 
$m

121.7

34.2

142.3

90.1

(1.0)

387.3

68.4
142.3
148.3
85.0
91.3
68.3
51.3

-

654.9

68.4
142.3
121.7
77.1
90.1
68.1
51.3

619.0

26.6
7.9
1.2
0.2

35.9

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 25. Non-current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities (continued)

(i)  senior notes 1996 series

the remaining tranche of us$30.0 million matures in december 2011.  as at 31 december 2008, us$30.0 million at an average 
interest rate of 7.6% was outstanding on the senior Notes (2007: us$60.0 million at 7.6%).

(ii)  senior notes 2003 series

the notes mature in three tranches being June 2010 us$40.0 million, June 2013 us$40.0 million and June 2015 us$20.0 million.   
as at 31 december 2008, us$100.0 million at an average interest rate of 5.1% was outstanding (2007: us$100.0 million at 5.1%).

the translation exposure on the us$40.0 million notes maturing in 2013 notes has been eliminated through the use of a cross 
currency swap transaction.  on maturity of these notes the principal repayments are fixed at an exchange rate of aud/usd 0.7025.  
the cross currency swap also converts the fixed usd interest payments of 5.25% on the us$40.0 million 2013 tranche to an aud 
variable interest rate exposure. as at 31 december 2008, the cross currency swaps bear an average variable interest rate of 4.4% 
(2007: 7.9%).

the swaps require settlement of interest receivable and payable on a semi-annual basis.  the settlement dates coincide with the 
dates on which interest is payable on the underlying notes.

in 2004 cross currency swaps were in place for all three tranches at an exchange rate of aud/usd 0.7025 and an average aud 
variable interest rate of 6.03%.  during 2008, the cross currency swaps on the 2010 and 2015 tranches were closed out at an 
average rate of aud/usd 0.6951.  the gain on the close out of $0.9 million is included as other income  on the income statement.

(iii)  syndicated loan note Facility

during the period, the company entered into a new a$445.0 million syndicated term loan Facility replacing the syndicated loan 
Note Facility.  the syndicated loan Note Facility is a multi currency facility which can be drawn in australian dollars, us dollars and 
euro.

(iv)  trade Finance Facility

during the period, the company entered into a new a$445.0 million syndicated term loan Facility replacing the trade Finance 
Facility.

(v)  Bilateral loan note Facilities

during the period, the company entered into a new a$445.0 million syndicated term loan Facility replacing the Bilateral loan Note 
Facility.

(vi)  Working capital Facility (formerly receivables acquisition Facility)

during the period, as part of the refinancing of the groups debt facilities, the limit was reduced from us$60.0 million to a$55.0 
million.  this is a multi currency facility which requires the company to have sufficient credit risk insurance to enable it to be drawn. 
the facility matured on 12 march 2009 and subsequent to year-end has been extended to 12 march 2010..

(vii) short-term loan

during the period, the company entered into a new a$445.0 million syndicated term loan Facility replacing the short-term loan.

(viii) crl secured syndicated revolving loan credit Facility

during the period, the company entered into a new a$15.0 million cash advance Facility replacing the syndicated revolving loan 
credit Facility.

(ix)  crl secured Working capital Facility

during the period, the company entered into a new a$15.0 million crl working capital Facility replacing the crl secured working 
capital Facility.

 (x)  crl secured Bank overdraft Facility

the Bank overdraft Facility has a limit of a$0.5 million, and at balance date this facility has not been used (2007: $Nil).

(xi)   syndicated term loan Facility

during the year, an a$445.0 million syndicated Facility agreement was entered into with maturity dates of march 2012 (a$100.0 
million) and march 2013 (a$345.0 million).  as at 31 december 2008, a$94.0 million was outstanding under this agreement at an 
average interest rate of 3.22% (2007: $Nil).

 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 25. Non-current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities (continued)

(xii)  crl secured cash advance Facility

during the year, an a$15.0 million cash advance Facility was entered into with a maturity date of september 2011.  as at 31 
december 2008 the facility was undrawn (2007: $Nil).

(xiii)  crl secured Working capital Facility

during the year, an a$15.0 million working capital Facility was entered into with a maturity date of september 2009.  as at 31 
december 2008 the facility was undrawn (2007: $Nil).

the carrying value of the interest-bearing liabilities is a reasonable approximation to their fair value.

(b)  assets pledged as security

consolidated 

Parent entity

Notes 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

the carrying amounts of crl assets pledged as security are against 
various crl secured facilities, these facilities are secured by a fixed and  
floating charge over all of the crl assets:

cash and cash equivalents 
current receivables 
inventories 
Property, plant and equipment 

total assets pledged as security 

10 
11 
12 
18 

14.5 
14.1 
22.7 
101.7 

153.0 

4.2 
24.8 
23.7 
107.9 

160.6 

- -
- 
- -
- -

- -

- 

(c) 

interest rate risk exposure and maturities of interest-bearing liabilities

the consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate for each class of financial 
liabilities is set out in the table below.  exposures arise predominantly from liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the consolidated 
entity intends to hold fixed rate liabilities to maturity.

effective 
floating average 
interest rate 
% 

Floating  
interest rate 
$m 

1 year 
or less 
$m 

3.05 

4.44 

7.5 

6.96 

7.67 

14.6 

130.8 

56.9 

187.7 

408.3 

142.3 

550.6 

- 

- 

- 

34.2 

- 

34.2 

Fixed interest rate

1 to 5 
years 
$m 

158.6 

(56.9) 

101.7 

91.1 

(56.9) 

34.2 

more than  
5 years 
$m 

28.5 

- 

28.5 

85.4 

(85.4) 

- 

total 
$m

321.0

4.4

325.4

626.0

7.7

633.7

2008 Group and Parent 

interest-bearing liabilities*  
(Notes 22 and 25) 

interest rate swaps**  

2007 Group and Parent

interest-bearing liabilities*  
(Notes 22 and 25) 

interest rate swaps** 

* 

excludes deferred borrowing costs

**  Notional principal amounts

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 25.  Non-current liabilities - interest-bearing liabilities (continued) 

the contractual repricing dates of the floating rate interest-bearing liabilities  
at the balance dates are as follows: 

less than 1 year 

Between 1 and 2 years 

Between 2 and 5 years 

over 5 years 

(d)   Foreign currency exposure

the consolidated entity has the following foreign currency risk exposure  
on interest-bearing liabilities.

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

36.8 

- 

150.9 

- 

187.7 

196.5 

121.7 

147.0 

85.4 

550.6 

36.8 

- 

150.9 

- 

187.7 

196.5

121.7

147.0

85.4

550.6

australian dollar 

us dollar 

- 

180.5 

301.4 

153.7 

- 

180.5 

301.4

153.7

Note 26. Non-current liabilities - deferred tax liabilities

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

amounts recognised in profit or loss

depreciation/amortisation 

mining capital expenditure 

Foreign currency exchange 

other 

receivables 

inventory 

amounts recognised directly in equity

cash flow hedges 

set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions (Note 19) 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

Movements:

opening balance at 1 January 

charged/(credited) to the income statement (Note 8) 

charged/(credited) to equity (Notes 8 and 29) 

under provision in prior years 

closing balance at 31 december  

128.2 

118.2 

7.8 

- 

0.7 

3.9 

10.0 

150.6 

- 

150.6 

(150.6) 

- 

44.7 

(43.9) 

(0.8) 

- 

- 

7.2 

3.6 

1.3 

3.3 

10.2 

143.8 

0.8 

144.6 

(99.9) 

44.7 

56.8 

(6.3) 

(10.1) 

4.3 

44.7 

44.9 

4.5 

- 

0.3 

- 

2.8 

52.5 

- 

52.5 

(52.5) 

- 

9.0 

(8.2) 

(0.8) 

- 

- 

33.2

2.2

3.7

0.2

0.1

2.5

41.9

0.8

42.7

(33.7)

9.0

6.1

10.4

(7.2)

(0.3)

9.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 27. Non-current liabilities - Provisions 

employee benefits 

rehabilitation and mine closure 

retirement benefit obligations 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2.7 

309.4 

10.6 

322.7 

2007 
$m 

2.7 

265.6 

2.0 

270.3 

2008 
$M 

0.9 

124.8 

- -

125.7 

2007 
$m

1.0

87.0

88.0

movements in each class of provision during the current financial year, other than employee entitlements, are set out below: 

Consolidated - 2008 

carrying amount at start of year 

additional provisions recognised 

Payments 

rehabilitation and restoration accretion expense 

Foreign exchange rate movements 

carrying amount at end of year 

Parent entity - 2008 

carrying amount at start of year 
additional provisions recognised 
Payments 
transfers/reclassifications 
rehabilitation and restoration accretion expense 
unused amounts reversed 

carrying amount at end of year 

rehabilitation and 
mine closure 
$m 

retirement 
benefits 
$m 

other 
provisions 
$m

304.4 

49.6 

(24.2) 

14.4 

5.4 

349.6 

2.0 

8.6 

- 

- 

- 

10.6 

2.6

2.9

(0.1)

-

-

5.4

rehabilitation and 
mine closure 
$m 

other 
provisions 
$m

95.7 
19.1 
(10.6) 
25.6 
6.2 
- 

136.0 

2.5
2.7
-
-
-
-

5.2

movement in rehabilitation and mine closure provisions and other provisions represents an aggregate of current and non-current balances.

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 28. contributed equity 

(a) 

share capital

ordinary shares

issued and paid up capital 

Total contributed equity - parent entity 

treasury shares 

Total consolidated contributed equity 

(b)  movements in ordinary share capital

consolidated and 
Parent entity 

consolidated and 
Parent entity

2008 
Number of 
shares 

2007 
Number of 
shares 

2008 

2007 

Paid up value  Paid up value

$M 

$m

380,700,517 

242,237,328 

1,006.5 

662.6

- -

1,006.5 

662.6

(2,812,532) 

- 

(8.4) -

998.1 

662.6

date 

details 

Number of shares 

issue price 

1 January 2007 

opening balance 

7 may 2007 

7 may 2007 
7 may 2007 
19 october 2007 

19 october 2007 

  dividend reinvestment Plan issue to shareholders 

  dividend reinvestment Plan issue to underwriter 
  transaction costs arising on share issue 
  dividend reinvestment Plan issue to shareholders 

  dividend reinvestment Plan issue to underwriter 

31 december 2007 

Balance 

1 January 2008 
22 march 2008 
22 april 2008 

opening balance 
rights issue 
rights issue 

232,914,349 

1,222,687 

3,637,993 
- 
1,017,118 

3,445,181 

242,237,328 

242,237,328 
101,124,750 
37,338,439 

$5.68 

$5.77 

$5.27 

$5.35 

$2.55 
$2.55 

transaction costs on rights issue net of tax 

31 december 2008 

Balance 

380,700,517 

$m

611.0

6.9 

21.0 
(0.1) 
5.4 

18.4

662.6

662.6 
257.9 
95.2

1,015.7 
(9.2)

1,006.5

(c)  ordinary shares

ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to the 
number of and amounts paid on the shares held. on a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or 
by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

(d) 

treasury shares

treasury shares are shares in iluka resources limited that are held by iluka administration limited for the purpose of issuing shares 
under the directors, executives and employees share acquisition Plan (see Note 43 for further information).

details 

opening balance 1 January 2008 
transfer from share-based payments reserve  
acquisition of shares net of tax 
employee share scheme issue 

Balance 31 december 2008 

Number of shares 

- 
286,572 
3,495,483 
(969,523) 

2,812,532 

$m

-
1.0
10.7
(3.3)

8.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 28. contributed equity (continued)

(e)  dividend reinvestment plan 

the company has a dividend reinvestment plan (drP) under which eligible holders of ordinary shares can elect to have all or part of 
their dividend entitlements satisfied by the issue of new ordinary shares rather than by being paid in cash. the drP’s for the final 2006 
dividend and interim 2007 dividend were fully underwritten, with shares issued to the underwriter being at a discount of 1.0 percent.

in respect of the final dividend for 2006 distributed on 7 may 2007, 1,222,687 shares were issued to shareholders at a price of $5.68 
per share. a further 3,637,993 shares were issued to the underwriter at a price of $5.77 per share. issue costs relating to the issue of 
shares under the dividend reinvestment plan totalled $0.1 million.  in respect of the interim dividend for 2007 distributed on 19 october 
2007, 1,017,118 shares were issued to shareholders at a price of $5.27 per share.  a further 3,445,181 shares were issued to the 
underwriter at a price of $5.35 per share.  No dividends have since been declared.

(f) 

capital risk management

the consolidated entity’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 provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal 
capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

in order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, 
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

the consolidated entity monitors capital on the basis of the level of net debt in compliance with bank covenants, including the gearing 
ratio.  this ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital.  Net debt is calculated as total borrowings (including ‘interest-bearing 
liabilities’ as shown in the balance sheet) less cash and cash equivalents.  total capital is calculated as ‘total equity’ as shown in the 
balance sheet, excluding hedge reserve and foreign currency translation reserve plus net debt.  the consolidated entity manages net 
debt on a group basis with all debt being drawn by the parent entity.  all debt (excluding the specific crl facilities described in Note 25) 
is under the terms of the various bank facilities.  Net debt and gearing for the parent entity are therefore not considered appropriate 
measures and therefore not reported. 

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 29.reserves and retained profits 

(a)  reserves 

asset revaluation reserve 

Hedging reserve - foreign exchange cash flow hedges 

employee share options reserve 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

share-based payments reserve 

defined benefit superannuation reserve 

 Movements:

asset revaluation reserve

Balance 1 January 
transfer to retained earnings 

Balance 31 december 

Hedging reserve - foreign exchange cash flow hedges

Balance 1 January 
revaluation, net of tax 
transfer to net profit, net of tax 

Balance 31 december 

employee options reserves

Balance 1 January  
transfer to share-based payments reserve 

Balance 31 december 

Foreign currency translation reserve

Balance 1 January  
currency translation differences arising during the year  
Hedge of net investment in foreign entity 

Balance 31 december 

share-based payments reserve

Balance 1 January  
recognition of the fair value of equity instruments  
granted to employees  
transfer from employee options reserve 

Balance 31 december 

defined benefit superannuation reserve

Balance 1 January  
decrease for the year 
transfer to retained earnings 

Balance 31 december 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

17.5 

(102.6) 

- 

(3.1) 

3.9 

- 

(84.3) 

17.6 
(0.1) 

17.5 

4.1 
(134.2) 
27.5 

(102.6) 

0.2 
(0.2) 

- 

1.7 
(22.9) 
18.1 

(3.1) 

0.5 

3.2 
0.2 

3.9 

(0.3) 
- 
0.3 

- 

17.6 

4.1 

0.2 

1.7 

0.5 

(0.3) 

23.8 

18.9 
(1.3) 

17.6 

20.5 
4.9 
(21.3) 

4.1 

0.2 
- 

0.2 

(1.5) 
10.5 
(7.3) 

1.7 

1.7 

(1.2) 
- 

0.5 

(0.1) 
(0.2) 
- 

(0.3) 

18.6

1.9

0.2

0.3

21.0

19.3
(0.7)

18.6

18.6
1.9
(18.6)

1.9

0.2

0.2

1.7

(1.4)

0.3

18.5 

(97.8) 

- 

- -

4.7 

- -

(74.6) 

18.6 
(0.1) 

18.5 

1.9 
(99.7) 
- 

(97.8) 

0.2 
(0.2) -

- 

- -
- -
- -

- -

0.3 

4.2 
0.2 -

4.7 

- -
- -
- -

- -

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 29.reserves and retained profits (continued) 

(b)  retained profits

movements in retained profits were as follows:

Balance 1 January 

Net profit for the year 

dividends 

actuarial gains / (losses) on retirement benefit obligation, net of tax 

transfer from asset revaluation reserve 

transfer from defined benefits superannuation reserve 

Balance 31 december 

(c)  Nature and purpose of reserves

(i)  asset revaluation reserve

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

(2.8) 

77.5 

- 

(8.5) 

0.1 

(0.3) 

66.0 

(3.5) 

51.1 

(51.7) 

- 

1.3 

- 

72.5 

(18.4) 

- 

- -

- 

- -

119.6

3.9

(51.7)

0.7

(2.8) 

54.1 

72.5

the asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets, as described 
in Note 1(o). transfers are made to retained earnings on disposal of previously revalued assets.  the balance standing to the credit 
of the reserve may be used to satisfy the distribution of bonus shares to shareholders and is only available for the payment of cash 
dividends in limited circumstances as permitted by law.

(ii)  hedging reserve - foreign exchange cash flow hedges

the hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses (net of tax) on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that are recognised 
directly in equity, as described in Note 1(k).  amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated hedged transaction 
affects profit and loss.

(iii)  employee share options reserve

the employee share options reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued but not exercised.  the balance of this 
reserve was transferred to share-based payments reserve on 1 January 2008.

(iv)  Foreign currency translation reserve

exchange differences arising on translation of the net investment in foreign operations, including us dollar denominated debt used 
as a hedge of the net investment, are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve net of applicable income tax, as described 
in Note 1(j).  the reserve is recognised in profit and loss when the net investment is disposed of.

(v)  share-based payments reserve

the employee share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of equity instruments granted but not yet issued to 
employees under the group’s various equity based incentive schemes.  refer Note 43.

(vi) defined benefit superannuation reserve

the defined benefit superannuation reserve represents the actuarial gains and losses of the net position of the defined benefit 
superannuation plans not yet recognised through the income statement.  the balance of this reserve was transferred to retained 
earnings on 1 January 2008 and all movements since that date are taken to retained earnings. refer Note 33.

(vii) hedge of net investment in foreign entity

us$65.0 million of debt (2007: us$60.0 million) is designated as a hedge of the net investment in the us operations.  the fair value 
and carrying amount of the borrowings designated as a hedge at 31 december 2008 was $94.0 million (2007: $68.4 million). 

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 30.  dividends 

(a)  ordinary shares

Final dividend for the year ended 31 december 2007 Nil 
(2006: 12 cents fully franked) per fully paid share

Paid in cash 

satisfied by issue of shares 

interim dividend for the year ended 31 december 2008 Nil 
(2007: 10 cents fully franked) per fully paid share

Paid in cash 

satisfied by issue of shares 

(b) 

Franked dividends

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

21.0

6.9

18.4

5.4

51.7

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a 
tax rate of 30 per cent (2007: 30 per cent) 

8.3 

9.2 

(0.5) 

(3.6)

the above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for franking credits that 
will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax or receipt of income tax receivable.

the franking credits available to the consolidated entity include $8.8 million (2007: $8.5 million) for the consolidated rutile limited 
group.  distribution of franking credits by the parent entity is subject to receipt of fully franked dividends from consolidated rutile 
limited which is 51.04 per cent owned by the parent entity at 31 december 2008.

Note 31. key management Personnel

key management Personnel

key management Personnel of the consolidated entity comprise directors of iluka resources limited as well as other specific employees of the 
consolidated entity who met the following criteria: ‘personnel who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the consolidated entity, either directly or indirectly.’ 

the key management Personnel for the parent entity are the same as for the consolidated entity. therefore, disclosure and balances in this 
Note relate to both the parent entity and the consolidated entity. 

key management Personnel – directors

the following persons were directors of iluka resources limited during the financial year:

(i)  non-executive directors

G c campbell  
V a davies 
r l every (chairman)  
i c mackenzie (chairman) 
d m morley 
G J Pizzey 
G J rezos 
J a seabrook

(ii)  managing director and chief executive officer

d robb

all above persons were directors of iluka resources limited for all of the financial year, as well as for the financial year ended 31 december 
2007, except G c campbell, V a davies and i c mackenzie who retired on 21 may 2008, and J a seabrook who was appointed as a director on 
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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 31. key management Personnel (continued)

key management Personnel - employees other than directors (‘the executives’)

in addition to the directors of the consolidated entity, the following employees met the definition of key management Personnel for the year 
ended 31 december 2008: 

m adams1 
P Beilby 

P Benjamin 
s Green2 
V Hugo 
d mcmahon3 
a tate4 
H umlauff 
s wickham5 
c wilson 

General manager western region

General manager murray Basin

General manager exploration & technical services

acting chief Financial officer

General manager sales and marketing 

chief Financial officer

chief Financial officer

General manager sa development & Project management

General manager western region
General manager corporate services & company secretary

1  m adams ceased employment 26 september 2008.
2 
3 
4 
5 

s Green acting chief Financial officer from 18 January 2008 to 12 may 2008.
d mcmahon ceased employment 17 January 2008.
a tate appointed as chief Financial officer 13 may 2008.
s wickham appointed as an executive 1 september 2008.

For the remainder of this Note, key management Personnel other than directors of the consolidated entity are referred to as ‘executives’.

the above persons were also executives during the year ended 31 december 2007, except:

- 
- 
- 

s Green, classified as an executive between 18 January 2008 and 12 may 2008.
a tate, appointed as executive 13 may 2008. 
s wickham, appointed as an executive 1 september 2008.

the following persons were also executives during the year ended 31 december 2007, except:

- 
- 
- 

d calhoun, ceased employment 30 November 2007. 
d Grant, ceased employment 16 February 2007.
d mcmahon, appointed as an executive 29 January 2007.

key management Personnel compensation (consolidated and Parent entity)

2008

Non-executive directors 

executive directors 

executives 

TOTAL 

2007

Non-executive directors 

executive directors 

executives 

TOTAL 

short-term Benefits 
$ 

Post employment Benefits 
$ 

share Based Payments 
$ 

termination Benefits 
$ 

total 
$

846,974 

2,224,833 

4,404,628 

7,476,435 

880,736 

1,255,076 

3,397,209 

5,533,021 

69,472 

97,207 

264,292 

430,971 

75,116 

90,826 

372,850 

538,792 

- 

713,310 

1,349,523 

2,062,833 

- 

354,485 

455,655 

810,140 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

424,000 

424,000 

916,446

3,035,350

6,018,443

9,970,239

955,852

1,700,387

4,649,714

7,305,953

the company has taken advantage of the relief provided by the corporations regulation 2m.6.04 and has transferred the detailed remuneration 
disclosures to the remuneration report.  the relevant information can be found on pages 15 to 20 of the remuneration report.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 31. key management Personnel (continued)

share rights and shareholdings of key management Personnel

Number of shares 

Number of share rights

received on 
vesting of 
share rights 
during the year 

Balance held 
at 1/1/08 

awarded as 
restricted 
shares 

other 
changes during 
the year** 

Balance 
held at 
31/12/08*** 

Balance 
held at 
1/1/08 

Granted 
during 
2008* 

Vested as 
shares during 
2008 

lapsed 
during 
2008** 

Balance 
held at  
31/12/08

85,740 

36,102 

18,250 

43,810 

26,012 

10,405 

40,474 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(85,740) 

(36,102) 

-  

-  

10,429  

28,679  

(43,810) 

-  

 14,864 

40,876  

 5,946 

16,351  

 23,128 

63,602  

17,612 

17,612  

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

72,835 

80,762 

67,003 

185,198 

405,798 

124,821 

1,189,619 

(80,762) 

- 

1,233,678

2,284 

27,369 

17,050 

22,842 

2,243 

                -    

 (4,527) 

- 

6,102 

4,786 

7,816 

21,386 

21,182 

18,391 

31,346 

24,524 

28,028 

86,203 

67,542 

77,077 

    -                    -                     -    

                -                    -    

        -                    -                     -    

                -                    -    

2,469 

2,424 

    -                    -    

4,876 

8,263 

29,805 

10,452 

22,102 

19,827 

5,973 

8,500 

54,525 

16,425 

43,741 

22,554 

28,910 

27,769 

35,733 

- 

- 

30,514 

12,039 

36,255 

167,994 

133,570 

165,542 

106,811 

- 

140,828 

137,291 

72,978 

168,391 

(2,243) 

(188,305) 

-

(6,102) 

(4,786) 

(7,816) 

- 

- 

(2,424) 

- 

(8,263) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

156,378

188,525

134,728

-

140,828

165,381

85,017

196,383

Name 

Non-Executive Directors

G campbell 

V davies 

r every 

i mackenzie 

d morley 

G Pizzey 

G rezos 

J seabrook 

Executive Director

d robb 

Executives

m adams 

P Beilby 

P Benjamin 

V Hugo 

d mcmahon 

a tate 

H umlauff 

s wickham 

c wilson 

*   Granted during 2008 includes the full grant of the share rights offered under the 2008 ltiP, iluka retention Plan and share right adjustment for previous grants relating to the 

dilution impact of the accelerated renounceable entitlement offer.

**   Negative amounts reflect the result of leaving the company during the year.
***  Balance includes restricted shares awarded during the year of which half vested 1 January 2009 and half will vest 1 January 2010.

the numbers of shares in the company and share rights for ordinary shares in the company are set out above for each director of iluka resources limited and other key 
management personnel of the group, including their personally related entities.  there were no shares granted during the reporting period as compensation.

loans to key management Personnel 

No loans existed at the commencement of the year and no loans were made during the year ended 31 december 2008. 

other transactions with key management Personnel

there were no transactions which occurred between the consolidated entity and key management Personnel that were outside of the nature 
described below:

(a)  occurrence was within a normal employee, customer or supplier relationship on terms and conditions no more favourable than those it 

is reasonable to expect the consolidated entity would have adopted if dealing at arms length with an unrelated individual;

(b) 

information about these transactions does not have the potential to adversely affect decisions about the allocation of scarce resources 
made by users of the financial report, or the discharge of accountability by the key management Personnel; and

(c) 

the transactions are trivial or domestic in nature.

(d)  ms seabrook is a special advisor to Gresham Partners limited, a company associated with Gresham advisory Partners limited. services 
provided by Gresham advisory Partners limited during the year of $1,659,000 were provided under normal commercial terms and 
conditions (all services were provided prior to the appointment of ms seabrook as a director and were in connection with the sale of the 
Narama Joint Venture and the equity raising).

therefore, specific details of other transactions with key management Personnel are not disclosed.

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 32.  remuneration of auditors 

during the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided  
by the auditor of the parent entity, its related practices and non-related audit firms: 

(a)  assurance services

Audit and audit related services

Fees paid to Pricewaterhousecoopers:

Pwc australia 
other Pwc firms 

total remuneration for audit services  

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$ 

2007 
$ 

2008 
$ $

2007 

771,969 
72,569 

844,538 

851,363 
60,400 

911,763 

625,000 
- -

708,000

625,000 

708,000

Other assurance services - due diligence services in connection  
with the equity raising

Pwc australia 

445,000 

- 

445,000 -

total remuneration for assurance services 

1,289,538 

911,763 

1,070,000 

708,000

(b) 

taxation services

Fees paid to Pricewaterhousecoopers:

Pwc australia 
other Pwc firms 

total remuneration for taxation services 

(c)  other services

Fees paid to Pricewaterhousecoopers:

Pwc australia 

total remuneration for other services 

Note 33.  retirement benefit obligations

(a) 

superannuation plans

86,800 
12,000 

98,800 

21,000 
33,360 

54,360 

86,800 
- -

86,800 

21,000

21,000

56,980 

56,980 

24,884 

24,884 

56,980 

56,980 

24,884

24,884

australia
all employees of the consolidated entity who do not elect an alternate fund under the superannuation Fund choice legislation are 
entitled to benefits from the iluka section of the iNG master trust (“master trust”) on retirement, disability or death.  the consolidated 
entity only provides superannuation through the master trust.  the vast majority of members are entitled to accumulation benefits only 
in the master trust.  the master trust also provides defined lump sum and pension benefits based on years of service and final average 
salary for a small number of members.  the defined contribution section receives fixed contributions from consolidated entity companies 
and the consolidated entity’s legal or constructive obligation is limited to these contributions. No balances are attributable to the parent 
entity.

usa
all employees of the us operations are entitled to benefits from the us operations’ pension plans on retirement, disability or death.  
the us operations have two defined benefit plans and one defined contribution plan.  one of the defined benefits plans provides a 
monthly benefit based on a set amount per month per year of service.  the other defined benefit plan provides a monthly benefit based 
on average salary and years of service.  the defined contribution plan receives an employee’s elected contribution and an employer’s 
match-up to a fixed percentage and the entity’s legal or constructive obligation is limited to these contributions.

the following sets out details in respect of the defined benefit sections only of the australian and us plans.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 33.  retirement benefit obligations (continued) 

(b)  Balance sheet amounts

the amounts recognised in the balance sheet are determined as follows:

defined benefit plan obligation 

defined benefit fund plan assets 

deficiency of net market value of assets over the present value 
of employees’ accrued benefit payments 

unrecognised past service costs  

Net liability in the balance sheet (refer note 27) * 

* 

in 2007 the net deficiency of $1.1 million in respect of the master trust plan consisted of  
a surplus of $1.2 million recognised as an asset and a deficiency of $2.3 million recognised as a liability.

(c) 

categories of plan assets

the major categories of plan assets are as follows:

cash 

equity instruments 

debt instruments 

Property 

other assets 

the assets are invested with professional investment managers. the number of shares (if any)  
of iluka resources limited held by the managers is decided solely by the investment managers.

(d)  reconciliations

Reconciliation of the present value of the defined benefit  
obligation, which is partly funded:

Balance at 1 January 

current service cost 

interest cost 

contributions by plan participants 

actuarial gains and losses 

Foreign currency exchange rate changes 

Benefits paid 

Balance at 31 december 

Reconciliation of the fair value of plan assets:

Balance at 1 January 

expected return on plan assets 

actuarial gains and losses 

Foreign currency exchange rate changes 

contributions by group companies 

contributions by plan participants 

Benefits paid 

Balance at 31 december  

consolidated

2008 
$M 

2007
$m

27.6 

(16.2) 

11.4 

(0.8) 

10.6 

0.8 

9.4 

4.5 

0.4 

1.1 

16.2 

20.4 

0.7 

1.2 

0.1 

2.8 

3.5 

(1.1) 

27.6 

17.9 

1.3 

(6.1) 

2.2 

1.9 

0.1 

(1.1) 

16.2 

20.4

(17.9)

2.5

(1.4)

1.1

1.1

12.3

2.7

0.8

1.0

17.9

21.5

0.8

1.2

0.1

0.5

(1.3)

(2.4)

20.4

17.4

1.3

(0.3)

(0.8)

2.6

0.1

(2.4)

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 33.  retirement benefit obligations (continued) 

(e)  amounts recognised in income statement

current service cost 

interest cost 

expected return on plan assets 

Net actuarial losses recognised in year 

Past service cost 

Gains on curtailments and settlements 

total included in employee benefits expense 

actual return on plan assets 

(f) 

Principal actuarial assumptions

the principal actuarial assumptions used (expressed as weighted averages) were as follows:

Australia*

discount rate 

expected return on plan assets 

Future salary increases 

expected rate of inflation 

USA**

discount rate 

expected return on plan assets 

Future salary increases 

expected rate of inflation 

consolidated

2008 
$M 

0.7 

1.2 

(1.3) 

- 

0.8 

- 

1.4 

(4.8) 

consolidated

2008 
% 

3.5 

5.0 

3.5 

2.0 

6.0 

7.5 

3.5 

3.0 

2007
$m

0.8

1.2

(1.3)

0.2

1.0

(0.1)

1.8

1.0

2007
%

6.0

6.5

5.0

2.0

6.3

7.5

3.5

3.0

* 

 the expected rate of return on assets has been based on historical and future expectations of returns for each of the major categories of asset classes as well as the  
expected and actual allocation of plan assets to these major categories.  this resulted in the selection of a 5.0 per cent (2007: 6.5 per cent) rate of return net of tax and  
expenses.

**  the expected rate of return on assets has been based on historical and future expectations of returns for each of the major categories of asset classes as well as the  

expected and actual allocation of plan assets to these major categories.  this resulted in the selection of a 7.5 per cent (2007: 7.5 per cent) rate of return net of tax and  
expenses.

(g) 

employer contributions

australia
employer contributions to the defined benefits section of the plan are based on recommendations by the section’s actuary.  

the objective of funding is to ensure that the benefit entitlements of members and other beneficiaries are fully funded by the time 
they become payable.  to achieve this objective, the actuary has adopted a method of funding benefits known as the aggregate funding 
method.  this funding method seeks to have benefits funded by means of a total contribution which is expected to be a constant 
percentage of members’ salaries over their working lifetimes.

using the funding method described above and particular actuarial assumptions as to the defined benefits plan’s future experience 
(as detailed below), the actuary recommended in the actuarial review, the payment of employer contributions to the defined benefit 
plan ranging between 8.7 per cent and 24.6 per cent (2007: 8.7 per cent to 24.6 per cent) of salaries dependent on the defined benefit 
category of membership.  

total defined benefit employer contributions expected to be paid by consolidated entity companies for the year ending 31 december 
2009 are $1.1 million

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Note 33. retirement benefit obligations (continued) 

usa
employer contributions to the defined benefits section of the plan are based on recommendations by the plan’s actuary.

the objective of funding is to ensure that the benefit entitlements of members and other beneficiaries are fully funded by the time they 
become payable.  to achieve this objective, the actuary has adopted a method of funding benefits known as the Projected unit credit 
(Puc) method effective as at 1 January 2003.  under the Puc method, unfunded past service is amortised over 10 years and future 
benefit accruals are funded during participants’ working lifetime with cost varying based on the age of participants.  actuarial gains/
losses are amortised over 5 years.

using the funding method described above and particular actuarial assumptions as to the defined benefits section’s future experience 
(as detailed below), the actuary recommended in the actuarial review, the payment of us$1.1 million (2007: us$1.5 million) for the 
salaried defined benefit plan and us$0.3 million (2007: us$0.4 million) for the hourly defined benefit plan.

total employer contributions expected to be paid by consolidated entity companies for the year ending 31 december 2009 are us$2.1 
million.

(h)  Net financial position of plan 

in accordance with aas 25 Financial reporting by superannuation Plans the plan’s net financial position is determined as the difference 
between the present value of the accrued benefits and the net market value of plan assets.

australia
the net financial position of the plan has been determined from information supplied by the master trust, and a deficit of $4.1 million as 
at 31 december 2008 (2007: $1.2 million surplus) was reported.

usa
the net financial position of the usa plans has been determined as at the date of the most recent financial report of the superannuation 
fund (31 december 2008), and in accordance with ias 19 employee entitlements, and a deficit of $us 6.5 million as at 31 december 2008 
(2007: $us 2.0 million) was reported. 

(i) 

Historic summary

defined benefit plan obligation 

defined benefit fund plan assets 

2008 
$M 

27.6 

(16.2) 

2007 
$m 

20.4 

(17.9) 

consolidated

2006 
$m 

21.5 

(17.4) 

deficiency (surplus) of net market value of assets over the present  
value of employees’ accrued benefit payments 

11.4 

2.5 

4.1 

experience adjustments arising on plan liabilities 

experience adjustments arising on plan assets 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2005 
$m 

21.2 

(15.4) 

5.8 

(0.3) 

0.3 

2004 
$m

18.4

(14.1)

(4.3)

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 34.  contingent liabilities 

Contingent liabilities

details and estimates of maximum amounts of contingent liabilities  
are as follows:

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

Performance commitments and guarantees (a) 

109.5 

88.3 

29.5 

31.6

(a) 

(b) 

(c)   

(d)   

the consolidated entity has negotiated a number of bank guarantees in favour of various government authorities and service providers 
to meet its obligations under exploration and mining tenements.

there is some risk that native title, as established by the High court of australia’s decision in the mabo case, exists over some of the 
land over which the consolidated entity holds tenements or over land required for access purposes.  it is impossible at this stage to 
quantify the impact (if any) which these developments may have on the operations of the consolidated entity.

in the course of its normal business, the consolidated entity occasionally receives claims arising from its operating activities.  in the 
opinion of the directors, all such matters are covered by insurance, or, if not covered, are without merit or are of such a kind or involve 
such amounts that would not have a material adverse effect on the operating results or financial position of the consolidated entity if 
settled unfavourably.

in 2004, iluka entered into a largely lump sum engineering, Procurement and construction (ePc) contract with downer mining (formerly 
roche mining) for the construction of a wet concentrator plant and a mining unit plant at douglas and a mineral separation plant at 
Hamilton in Victoria, both in the murray Basin.  the original contract price was $197.0 million.  downer mining was over 12 months late 
in completing construction activities.  iluka has paid downer mining approximately a$205.0 million in payments under the ePc contract 
to date.  during the course of construction, downer mining lodged contractual claims in excess of $160.0 million in respect to the wet 
concentrator plant and mining unit plant at douglas and the mineral separation plant at Hamilton.  in accordance with the procedures 
under the contract, downer mining’s claims were properly assessed and all but a small proportion were duly rejected as being without 
contractual and legal basis.  in october 2007, downer mining commenced proceedings in the Victorian supreme court claiming $68.4 
million from iluka in respect to various alleged breaches by iluka of the ePc contract.  this latest claim supersedes downer mining’s 
earlier ambit contractual claims of $160.0 million (referred to above).  iluka also has significant counterclaims against downer mining 
which will be detailed in its defence and counterclaim.  Based on detailed assessment and external specialist legal advice, the claims 
continue to be rejected and, accordingly, no liability has been recognised.

Contingent assets

(a) 

during 2008, production at iluka’s western australian operations were interrupted, as a consequence of the pipe line explosion at  
apache energy’s Varanus island facility on 3 June 2008.  iluka has Business service interruption insurance (although this is capped and 
includes a deductible period) and is currently progressing a claim under that policy.  iluka has received $2.5 million from its insurers as 
an initial payment in respect of the claim which is included in other income (Note 6).

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 35. commitments 

(a) 

capital commitments

capital expenditure for the acquisition of plant and equipment 
and mine development contracted for and payable not later than  
one year* 

*  included in capital commitments for the consolidated entity are  

commitments in relation to the murray Basin of $56.7 million (2007: $4.6 million), 
and Jacinth-ambrosia of $64.6 million (2007: $1.1 million).

(b) 

exploration and mining lease commitments

exploration expenditure commitments payable*:

commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the reporting date but 
not recognised as liabilities, payable:

within one year 

later than one year but not later than five years 

later than five years 

*  these costs are discretionary.  if the expenditure commitments are not met 
then the associated exploration and mining leases may be relinquished.

(c)    lease commitments

commitments in relation to operating leases contracted for at  
reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

within one year 

later than one year but not later than five years 

later than five years 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m 

2008 
$M 

2007 
$m

142.9 

20.4 

1.7 

12.4

19.9 

43.6 

51.4 

114.9 

17.5 

42.0 

50.2 

109.7 

10.8 

19.7 

11.0 

41.5 

14.1 

33.8 

13.1 

61.0 

8.5 

27.8 

18.1 

54.4 

40.6 

105.8 

61.8 

208.2 

3.8 

11.0 

1.5 

16.3 

36.5 

86.3 

40.0 

162.8 

9.6

20.6

12.9

43.1

3.3

9.5

2.8

15.6

36.5

102.8

60.0

199.3

(d)    other commitments

commitments for payments in relation to non cancellable contracts are payable as follows*:

within one year 

later than one year but not later than five years 

later than five years 

56.9 

107.5 

41.8 

206.2 

*  included in other commitments are amounts of $163.2 million (2007: $199.9 million) in respect of the consolidated entity and $162.8 million (2007: $199.3 million) in respect 

of the parent entity which relate to long-term contracts for coal, gas, electricity and water used in the production process.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 36. related party transactions

(a)  directors and specified executives

disclosures relating to directors and key management Personnel are set out in Note 31.

(b) 

controlled entities and controlling entities

details of material controlled entities are set out in Note 37. the ultimate australian controlling entity and the ultimate parent entity in 
the wholly-owned group is iluka resources limited.

management fees applicable to the provision of services to consolidated rutile limited, a materially controlled entity, covers treasury, 
taxation, exploration, internal audit, marketing and other corporate and operational services.  the fee charged for these services is 
based on commercial rates.

interest revenue

Non-current receivables (loans) 

aggregate amounts included in the determination of profit (loss) before 
income tax that resulted from transactions with other related parties:

management fee revenue from material controlled entity 

(c)  wholly-owned group

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$‘000 

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$‘000

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,237 

2,996

982 

987

the wholly-owned group consists of iluka resources limited and its wholly-owned controlled entities.  ownership interests in these 
material wholly-owned entities are set out in Note 37.

transactions between iluka resources limited and other entities in the wholly-owned group during the years ended 31 december 2008 
and 31 december 2007 consisted of:

loans advanced by iluka resources limited; 
loans repaid to iluka resources limited; 
the payment of interest on the above loans; and 

(i)  
(ii)  
(iii)  
(iv)   management services provided by iluka resources limited.

agregate amounts included in determination of profit (loss) before income 
tax that resulted from transactions with entities in the wholly-owned group:  

interest revenue 

aggregate amounts receivable from/payable to entities in the wholly-owned 
group at balance date: 

Non-current receivables (loans) 

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000 

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000

- -

- -

15,025 

17,686

237,179 

286,186

loans are made between iluka resources limited and certain entities in the wholly-owned group.  where interest is levied it is payable/
receivable on the amount outstanding at commercial rates.  there were no borrowings by the parent entity in 2008 or 2007.  the average 
lending rate for the year for loans advanced by the parent entity was 5.0 per cent  (2007: 6.5 per cent).  there are no fixed terms for the 
repayment of principal on loans.
iluka resources limited has taken out insurance policies on behalf of certain controlled entities as part of a group wide insurance risk 
management programme.  the company has a policy of insuring against risks which might materially affect the consolidated entity’s 
cash flow.  risks covered include property damage, business interruption, public and product liability, fidelity, and directors and officers’ 
liability.

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000 

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000

(d) 

transactions and balances with related parties

current tax payable assumed from wholly-owned tax consolidated entities 

tax losses assumed from wholly-owned tax consolidated entities 

sales of finished goods to subsidiary 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,123 

16,009 

9,962 -

39,415

15,399

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 36.  related party transactions (continued) 

(d) 

transactions and balances with related parties (continued)

current receivable (tax funding arrangement)
wholly-owned tax consolidated entities 

current payables (tax funding agreement)
wholly-owned tax consolidated entities 

(e)  other related parties

information relating to joint venture interests is set out in Note 39.

Note 37. investments in significant controlled entities

consolidated 

Parent entity

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000 

2008 
$’000 

2007 
$’000

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,123 

39,415

16,009 

15,399

the consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following significant subsidiaries in accordance with 
the accounting policy described in Note 1(b).

Name of Entity 

iluka corporation limited 
Basin minerals limited 
iluka midwest limited 
the Nardell colliery Pty limited 
consolidated rutile limited  
iluka administration limited 
iluka resources inc. 
iluka exploration Pty limited 
ashton coal interests Pty limited 
iluka (eucla Basin) Pty limited 

equity holding**

country of 
 incorporation 

australia 
australia 
australia 
australia 
australia 
australia 
usa 
australia 
australia 
australia 

2008 
% %

100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
51.0 
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 
93.3 
100.0 

2007 

100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
51.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
93.3
100.0

** the proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held.

Note 38. deed of cross guarantee

in 1998, iluka resources limited, westlime (wa) limited, ilmenite Pty limited, southwest Properties Pty limited, western mineral sands Pty 
limited and yoganup Pty limited were parties to a deed of cross Guarantee under which each company guarantees the debts of the others.  
By entering into the deed, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirements to prepare a Financial report and directors’ 
report under class order 98/1418 (as amended by class order 98/2017) issued by the australian securities and investments commission 
(“asic”).

on 26 November 1999, asic approved a deed of cross Guarantee to add the following wholly-owned entities: iluka corporation limited; 
associated minerals consolidated limited; iluka administration limited; iluka (Nsw) limited; iluka consolidated Pty limited; iluka exploration 
Pty limited; Gold Fields asia limited; iluka international limited; NGG Holdings limited; caroda Pty limited; iluka midwest limited; western 
titanium limited; the mount lyell mining and railway company limited; colinas Pty limited; renison limited; iluka Finance limited; the 
Nardell colliery Pty limited; Glendell coal limited and lion Properties Pty limited.

on 30 January 2003, asic approved a further deed of assumption to add Basin minerals limited, Basin minerals Holdings Pty limited, Basin 
Properties Pty limited and swansands Pty limited to the deed of cross Guarantee.  relief from the requirement to prepare a Financial report 
and directors’ report under the class order is effective for the financial year ending december 2002 and subsequent financial years.

during 2004, asic approved a deed of assumption for the removal of iluka (Nsw) limited, caroda Pty limited and colinas Pty limited from the 
deed of cross Guarantee.  during 2005, these companies were deregistered.

during 2005, asic approved a further deed of assumption to add iluka (eucla Basin) Pty limited to the deed of cross Guarantee.

all the above companies represent a closed Group for the purposes of the class order, and as there are no other parties to the deed of cross 
Guarantee that are controlled by iluka resources limited, they also represent the extended closed Group.

set out below are condensed consolidated income statements for the years ended 31 december 2008 and 31 december 2007 of the extended 
closed Group.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 38. deed of cross guaranteed (continued) 

condensed income statement
revenue from ordinary activities 
interest and finance costs 
exchange losses on foreign currency borrowings 
other expenses from ordinary activities 
income tax benefit (expense)  

Profit for the year 

summary of movements in consolidated retained profits

retained profits at the beginning of the financial year 
transfer from asset revaluation/asset realisation reserve 
Profit for the year 
dividends provided for or paid 

Retained profits at the end of the financial year 

condensed balance sheet
set out below are consolidated balance sheets as at 31 december 2008 and 31 december 2007 of the extended closed Group.

Current assets

cash and cash equivalents 
receivables 
inventories 
derivative financial instruments 
current tax receivables 
other 

total current assets 

Non-current assets

receivables 
other financial assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
intangible assets 
other 

total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities

Payables 
interest-bearing liabilities 
current tax liabilities 
Provisions 
other 

total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities

interest-bearing liabilities 
deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 

total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity

contributed equity 
reserves 
retained profits 

Total equity 

consolidated

2008 
$M 

897.5 
(38.6) 
(0.4) 
(789.9) 
(1.8) 

66.8 

73.0 
0.1 
66.8 
- 

139.9 

76.6 
206.2 
205.5 
- 
- 
4.9 

493.2 

93.8 
144.5 
1,219.4 
13.5 
- 

1,471.2 

1,964.4 

138.4 
36.8 
1.1 -
37.7 
93.0 -

307.0 

276.5 
(5.7) 
322.7 

593.5 

900.5 

1,063.9 

998.1 
(74.1) 
139.9 

1,063.9 

2007 
$m

757.6
(57.6)
(4.0)
(646.7)
(11.3)

38.0

85.5
1.2
38.0
(51.7)

73.0

7.7
144.2
283.0
2.1
12.4
13.2

462.6

72.2
149.9
1,074.9
15.1
0.7

1,312.8

1,775.4

85.6
230.7

31.2

347.5

387.4
39.9
242.6

669.9

1,017.4

758.0

662.6
22.4
73.0

758.0

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Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 39. interests in joint ventures

(a)  Narama Joint Venture

the consolidated entity’s interest in the Narama Joint Venture is classified as a discontinued operation, refer Note 9.

(b)  other joint ventures

the consolidated entity also has a number of interests in joint ventures to explore for titanium minerals and zircon resources.  the 
consolidated entity’s share of expenditure in respect of these exploration activities is capitalised where appropriate in accordance with 
the accounting policy stated in Note 1(b)(ii), and no revenue is generated.  the consolidated entity’s share of the assets and liabilities in 
respect of these joint ventures is not material.

consolidated 

Parent entity

Note 40. reconciliation of profit after income tax to net 
cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 

Profit (loss) after income tax 

depreciation and amortisation 

current year exploration expenditure capitalised 

interest capitalised 

Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Net exchange differences on borrowings 

rehabilitation, restoration and accretion expense  

Non-cash employee benefits  

amortisation of deferred borrowing costs 

other non-cash operating activities between group entities 

impairment (reversals) charges 

Hedge gains recognised in respect of hedge book realised in august 2006 

change in operating assets and liabilities 

decrease (increase) in receivables 

decrease (increase) in inventories 

decrease (increase) in current tax assets 

decrease (increase) in other operating assets 

decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets 

increase (decrease) in payables 

increase (decrease) in current tax liabilities 

increase (decrease) in other operating liabilities 

increase (decrease) in deferred tax liabilities 

increase (decrease) in provisions 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

Note 41. Non-cash investing and financing activities

2008 
$M 

85.0 

161.7 

(4.0) 

(4.0) 

(32.3) 

11.2 

15.9 

4.6 

0.8 

- 

(5.5) 

- 

(51.1) 

74.2 

12.7 

3.4 

32.4 

(3.6) 

(3.3) 

- 

(44.7) 

(20.4) 

233.0 

2007 
$m 

60.4 

147.9 

(4.4) 

- 

(11.3) 

(9.7) 

17.5 

1.3 

0.3 

- 

- 

(26.6) 

40.4 

(68.6) 

(12.6) 

6.7 

3.8 

(13.3) 

(6.6) 

(2.5) 

(5.4) 

(21.8) 

95.5 

2008 
$M 

(18.4) 

53.1 

- -

(4.0) -

- 

29.4 

8.5 

3.7 

0.8 

(14.5) 

(45.6) -

- 

(19.0) 

(1.8) 

13.3 

7.1 

- -

(4.3) 

1.1 

- 

(8.2) 

17.3 

18.5 

2007 
$m

3.9

43.8

(4.9)

(17.3)

5.7

0.9

0.3

(17.7)

(26.6)

12.6

9.7

(13.3)

(9.3)

(3.2)

(9.9)

(5.2)

11.4

(8.4)

(27.5)

Non-cash investing and financing activities 2008 nil (2007: $12.3 million in respect of the dividend reinvestment program, details of which are 
set out in Note 28(e)).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 42. earnings per share 

(a)  Basic and diluted earnings per share

Profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company 
Profit from discontinued operation 

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company 

reconciliations of earnings used in calculating earnings per share

Profit for the year 
Net profit attributable to minority interests 

Profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders  
of the company used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share 
Profit from discontinued operation 

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in 
calculating basic and diluted earnings per share 

weighted average number of shares used as the denominator 

weighted average number of ordinary shares used as  
the denominator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share 

Note 43. share-based payments

consolidated

2008 
Cents 

13.8 
8.6 

22.4 

consolidated

2008 
$M 

55.0 
(7.5) 

47.5 
30.0 

77.5 

2007 
cents

17.0
4.6

21.6

2007 
$m

49.5
(9.3)

40.2
10.9

51.1

consolidated

2008 
Number 

2007 
Number

345,621,183 

236,966,229

during the year ended 31 december 2008 the following incentive plans were active.  Please refer to the remuneration report for further 
information in respect to each type of share-Based Payment Plans adopted by the Group.

(a) 

short term incentive Plan

information on the short term incentive Plan (stiP) is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the restricted 
shares granted under the plan:

Grant dates 

Vesting Period 

maximum potential number of restricted shares granted under the plan 

Fair Value of restricted shares 

there were no restricted shares granted under the plan in 2007.

consolidated 
2008 

01/02/08 

01/01/09 
01/01/10 
490,143 

$4.09 

Parent 
2008

01/02/08

01/01/09
01/01/10
490,143

$4.09

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-scholes model that takes into account the share price at grant 
date, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free discount rate for the term of the 
right.

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 43. share-based payments (continued)

(b) 

long term incentive Plan

information on the long term incentive Plan (ltiP) is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the share rights 
granted under the plan:

Grant date 
Vesting Period 
maximum potential number of share rights granted under the plan 
Fair Value of share rights  

consolidated 

Parent

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007

01/03/08 
01/03/11 
882,678 
$2.93 

01/03/07 
01/03/10 
380,369 
$4.32 

01/03/08 
01/03/11 
882,678 
$2.93 

01/03/07
01/03/10
380,369
$4.32

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the monte-carlo simulation to model share prices at vesting date by 
repeatedly sampling random movements in a share’s price.  this repeated random sample in conjunction with certain known and 
historical data (e.g. rates, dividend yields and volatility) makes it possible to form a complete probability distribution of a share’s price at 
a particular time in the future and hence estimate the average or mean share price at this time.

(c) 

iluka retention Plan

information on the iluka retention Plan is disclosed in the remuneration report. 
set out below are details of the share rights granted under the plan: 

Grant dates 
Vesting Period 
maximum potential number of share rights granted under the plan 
Fair Value of share rights  

consolidated 
2008 

Parent 
2008

2008 
2011 
1,140,000 
$4.09 

2008
2011
1,140,000
$4.09

there were no share rights granted under the plan in 2007 as this plan was established in the current year.

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-scholes model that takes into account the share price at grant 
date, the exercise price, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free discount rate 
for the term of the right.

(d)  managing director’s retention arrangements

information on the managing director’s retention share rights is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the 
share rights granted under the plan:

Grant date 
Vesting Period 
maximum potential number of share rights granted under the plan 
Fair Value of share rights  

consolidated 
2008 

01/02/08 
28/02/11 
1,000,000 
$1.00 

Parent 
2008

01/02/08
28/02/11
1,000,000
$1.00

there were no share rights granted under the plan in 2007 as this plan was established in the current year.

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the monte-carlo simulation to model share prices at vesting date by 
repeatedly sampling random movements in a share’s price.  this repeated random sample in conjunction with certain known and 
historical data (e.g. rates, dividend yields and volatility) makes it possible to form a complete probability distribution of a share’s price at 
a particular time in the future and hence estimate the average or mean share price at this time.

(e)  managing director’s share rights

information on the managing director’s share rights is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the share 
rights awarded under the plan:

Grant date 
Vesting Period 
Number of share rights awarded 
Fair Value of share rights 

there were no share rights awarded under the plan in 2007.

consolidated 
2008 

01/10/06 
01/07/08 
80,762 
$7.08 

Parent 
2008

01/10/06
01/07/08
80,762
$7.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to tHe FiNaNcial statemeNts
for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 43. share-based payments (continued)

(f) 

Previous Performance incentive Plans

information on the Previous Performance incentive Plans (PiP) is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the 
share rights awarded under the plan:

Grant date 

Vesting Period 

Number of share rights awarded 

Fair Value of share rights 

consolidated 

Parent

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007

01/01/06 
01/01/07 

01/01/08 

47,362 

$6.67 

01/01/06 
01/01/07 

01/01/07 

63,198 

$7.01 

01/01/06 
01/01/07 

01/01/08 

47,362 

$6.67 

01/01/06
01/01/07

01/01/07

63,198

$7.01

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-scholes model that takes into account the share price at grant 
date, the exercise price, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free discount rate 
for the term of the right.

(g)  directors’, executives’ and employees’ share acquisition Plan

Prior to the introduction of the PiP in 2005, the company operated long term incentive Plans pursuant to the terms of the directors’, 
executives’ and employees’ share acquisition Plan (Plan).  the Plan was approved by shareholders at the annual General meeting of the 
company in may 1999.  From year to year the Board invited the managing director and other employees determined by the Board to hold 
an executive position, to participate in the Plan as a means of providing those employees with an incentive to enhance the performance 
of the company.  the terms of the annual offer included an allocated maximum number of shares (maximum allocation) that will be 
acquired or retained under the Plan on behalf of the employee if certain performance criteria, as determined by the Board, are satisfied.

shares rights awarded under the directors’, executives’ and employees’ share acquisition Plan to participating employees is set out 
below:

Grant date 

Vesting Period 

Number of share rights awarded 

Fair Value of share rights 

consolidated 

Parent

2008 

2005 

2008 

22,507 

$5.43 

2007 

2003/4 

2007 

109,584 

$5.30 

2008 

2005 

2008 

22,507 

$5.43 

2007

2003/4

2007

109,584

$5.30

the fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-scholes model that takes into account the share price at grant 
date, the exercise price, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free discount rate 
for the term of the right.

(h) 

employee share plan

information on the employee share Plan is disclosed in the remuneration report.  set out below are details of the shares awarded under 
the plan:

consolidated 

Parent

2008 

2007 

2008 

2007

Number of shares issued under the employee share Plan 

weighted average market Price 

195,024 

$3.67 

105,000 

195,024 

$5.80 

$3.67 

105,000

$5.80

(i) 

expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expense were as 
follows:

expenses arising from share-Based Payment transactions 

consolidated 

Parent

2008 
$M 

4.6 

2007 
$m 

1.3 

2008 
$M 

3.7 

2007 
$m

0.9

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for the year ended 31 december 2008 

Note 44. events occurring after the balance sheet date

supreme court proceedings were commenced by Bemax against various iluka entities in december 2007. the action concerns the 
enforceability of an in-principle agreement concerning iluka’s tutunup tenements and includes a claim for damages against iluka. on 
13 January 2009 a deed of discharge and release was executed by Bemax and iluka under which terms have been agreed to settle the 
proceedings, subject to various conditions precedent relating to Foreign investment review Board approval and ministerial approvals to the 
transfer of various tenements and land. the parties have agreed to use their best endeavours to satisfy the conditions precedent by 1 June 
2009.

except for the matters referred to above, the directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in the 
directors’ report that has or may significantly affect the operations of the economic entity, the results of those operations or the state of 
affairs of the economic entity in subsequent financial years.

 
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in the directors’ opinion:

(a) 

the financial statements and notes to the financial statements are in accordance with the corporations act 2001, 
including:

(i) 

complying with accounting standards, the corporations regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional 
reporting requirements; and

(ii)  giving a true and fair view of the company’s and consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 december 

2008 and of their performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 
due and payable; and

the audited remuneration disclosures set out in the remuneration report comply with accounting standards aasB 
124 related Party disclosures and the corporations regulations 2001; and

at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed 
Group identified in Note 38 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, 
subject by virtue of the deed of cross Guarantee described in Note 38.

the directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief Financial officer required by 
section 295a of the corporations act 2001.

this declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

r l every 
chairman

d a robb 
managing director

Perth
31 march 2009

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in d e p e n d e n t  a u d i t o r ’ s   r e p o r t  
t o  t h e  me mBe r s   oF il u k a  re s o u r c e s  li m i t e d

re p o r t  on   t h e   F i n a n c i a l  re p o r t

we have audited the accompanying financial report of iluka resources limited (the company), which comprises the 
balance sheet as at 31 december 2008, and the income statement, statement of recognised income and expense and 
cash flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory 
notes and the directors’ declaration for both iluka resources limited and the iluka resources limited Group (the 
consolidated entity). the consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or 
from time to time during the financial year.

directors’ responsibility for the financial report

the directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance 
with australian accounting standards (including the australian accounting interpretations) and the corporations act 2001. 
this responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation 
of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying 
appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. in Note 1, 
the directors also state, in accordance with accounting standard aasB 101 Presentation of Financial statements, that 
compliance with the australian equivalents to international Financial reporting standards ensures that the financial report, 
comprising the financial statements and notes, complies with international Financial reporting standards.

auditor’s responsibility

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

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

our procedures include reading the other information in the annual report to determine whether it contains any material 
inconsistencies with the financial report.

For further explanation of an audit, visit our website http://www.pwc.com/au/financialstatementaudit.

our audit did not involve an analysis of the prudence of business decisions made by directors or management.

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

independence

in conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the corporations act 2001.

auditor’s opinion

in our opinion:

(a) 

 the financial report of iluka resources limited is in accordance with the corporations act 2001, including:

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

2008 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with australian accounting standards (including the australian accounting interpretations) and the 

corporations regulations 2001; and

(b) 

the financial report also complies with international Financial reporting standards as disclosed in Note 1.

liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional standards legislation.

 
re p o r t   o n   t h e  re m u n e r a t i o n  re p o r t

we have audited the remuneration report included in pages 9 to 20 of the directors’ report for the year ended 31 december 2008. the 
directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with section 300a 
of the corporations act 2001. our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in 
accordance with australian auditing standards.

auditor’s opinion

in our opinion, the remuneration report of iluka resources limited for the period ended 31 december 2008 complies with section 300a of the 
corporations act 2001.

Pricewaterhousecoopers

david J smith 
Partner 

Perth 
31 march 2009 

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o r e   r e s e r V e s  a n d 

mi n e r a l  re s o u r c e s

the statement of mineral resources and ore reserves 
presented in this report has been produced in 
accordance with the australasian code for reporting of 
mineral resources and ore reserves, december 2004 
(Jorc code).

the information in the 2008 annual report relating to 
mineral resources and ore reserves in this report 
is based on information compiled by competent 
Persons (as defined in the Jorc code). each of the 
competent Persons for deposits located outside 
australia are members of recognised overseas 
Professional organisations as listed by the asX. 
each of the competent Persons have, at the time of 
reporting, sufficient experience relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration 
and to the activity they are undertaking to qualify as 
a competent Person as defined by the Jorc code. at 
the reporting date, each competent Person listed in 
this report is a full time employee of iluka resources 
limited or consolidated rutile limited (“crl”). each 
competent Person consents to the inclusion in this 
report of the matters based on their information in the 
form and context in which it appears.

all of the mineral resource and ore reserve figures 
reported represent estimates at 31 december 2008. all 
tonnes and grade information has been rounded, hence 
small differences may be present in the totals. all of 
the mineral resources information is inclusive of ore 
reserves (i.e. ore reserves are a sub-set of mineral 
resources and are not additive). 

or e  re s e rVe s

ore reserves are estimated using all available 
geological and relevant drill hole and assay data, 
including mineralogical sampling and test work on 
mineral recoveries and final product qualities. ore 
reserve estimates are determined by the consideration 
of all of the “modifying factors” in accordance with 
the Jorc code 2004, and for example, may include 
but are not limited to, product prices, mining costs, 
metallurgical recoveries, environmental consideration, 
access and approvals. these factors may vary 
significantly between deposits.

 
il u k a  or e  re s e rVe   B r e a k d o wN By  reGi oN  aNd   Jo r c cat eGo r y   at   3 1  de c e mBe r   2 0 0 8

summary of ore reserves(1,2,3) for iluka

country 

region 

australia 

eucla Basin 
eucla Basin 

total 

eucla Basin 

wa - mid west 
wa - mid west 

total 

wa - mid west 

wa - south west 
wa - south west 

total 

wa - south west(5) 

murray Basin 
murray Basin 

total 

murray Basin(6) 

crl North stradbroke island 
crl North stradbroke island 

crl North stradbroke island(7) 

Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia(8) 

Proved 

Probable 

Grand total 

total 

usa 

total 

total 

total 

total 

Notes:

ore 
reserve 
category 

Proved 
Probable 

Proved 
Probable 

Proved 
Probable 

Proved 
Probable 

Proved 
Probable 

Proved 
Probable 

 Hm assemblage(4)

ore  
tonnes 
millions 

in situ Hm 
tonnes 
millions 

Hm 
Grade 
(%) 

ilmenite 
Grade 
(%) 

Zircon 
Grade 
(%) 

change 

rutile 
Grade  Hm tonnes 
(%) 

millions

93.8 
4.5  

98.3 

6.1  
125.6  

131.7  

2.1  
39.1  

41.2  

17.4  
25.0  

42.4  

223.0  
150.0  

373.0  

20.7  
3.8  
24.5  

363.0 

348.1 

6.31 
0.11 

6.42  

0.37  
7.73  

8.10  

0.19  
4.53  

4.71  

3.29  
5.43  

8.71  

1.97  
1.22  

3.20  

1.79  
0.22  
2.01  

13.91 

19.24 

711.1  

33.15  

6.7 
2.5 

6.5  

6.1  
6.2  

6.2  

9.0  
11.6  

11.4  

18.9  
21.7  

20.6  

0.9  
0.8  

0.9  

8.6  
5.7  
8.2  

3.8 

5.5 

4.7  

28 
20 

28  

50  
54  

54  

81  
75  

76  

49  
51  

50  

48  
46  

47  

72  
68  
72  

43 

58 

51  

50 
53 

50  

12  
13  

13  

6  
10  

10  

10  
12  

11  

11  
11  

11  

16  
18  
16  

29 

12 

19  

5
4  

5  

5  
6 

6  

1  
1  

1  

13  
16  

15  

14 
14 

14  

-  
-   
-   

7 

8 

8  

(0.00)

0.39

(2.04)

(0.01)

0.06

0.02

(1.58)

(1)  competent Persons - ore reserves 

eucla Basin:  a whatham (mausimm) 
wa - mid west, wa - south west and murray Basin:  c lee (mausimm) 
crl North stradbroke island:  G mathias (maiG) 
Virginia:  c stilson (sme)

(2)   ore reserves are a sub-set of mineral resources.

(3)   rounding may generate differences in last decimal place.

(4)   mineral assemblage is reported as a percentage of in situ Hm content.

(5)   rutile component in wa - south west operations is sold as a leucoxene product.

(6)   ilmenite currently has had no value ascribed in the reserve optimisation process for the murray Basin.  

metallurgical test work and marketing studies are presently underway; the outcomes of which may see a revision of the ore reserves.

(7)   ore reserve estimates are adjusted to reflect iluka ownership of 51.04% as at december 31, 2008.

(8)   rutile is included in ilmenite for the Virginia region.

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summary of ore reserve depletion(1) 

country 

region 

australia 

total 

eucla Basin 
eucla Basin 

eucla Basin 

wa - mid west 
wa - mid west 

total 

wa - mid west 

ore reserves 

active mines 
Non-active sites 

active mines 
Non-active sites 

wa - south west 
wa - south west 

active mines 
Non-active sites 

total 

wa - south west 

murray Basin 
murray Basin 

active mines 
Non-active sites 

total 

murray Basin 

crl North stradbroke island  active mines 
crl North stradbroke island  Non-active sites 

crl North stradbroke island(4)   

active mines 
Non-active sites 

Virginia 
Virginia 

Virginia 

active mines 

Non-active sites 

ore reserves 

total 

usa 

total 

total 

total 

total 

Notes: 

in situ Hm 
tonnes 
millions 
2007 

in situ Hm 
tonnes 
millions 
mined 2008 

in situ Hm 
tonnes(2) 
millions 
adjusted 2008 

in situ Hm 
tonnes 
millions 
2008 

in situ Hm 
tonnes(3) 
millions 
 Net  change

-   
6.42  

6.42  

1.74  
5.97  

7.71  

1.19  
5.57  

6.75  

1.98  
6.74  

8.72  

3.14  
-   

3.14  

0.87  
1.12  

1.99  

8.91  

25.82  

34.73  

-   
-   

-   

(1.27)  
-   

(1.27)  

(0.63)  
-   

(0.63)  

(0.72)  
-   

(0.72)  

(0.24)  
-   

(0.24)  

(0.40)  
-   

(0.40)  

(3.27)  

-   

(3.27)  

-   
(0.00) 

(0.00)   

0.67  
1.00  

1.67  

(0.37)  
(1.04)  

(1.41)  

0.33  
0.38  

0.72  

0.30  
-   

0.30  

0.19  
0.23  

0.42  

1.11  

0.57  

1.69  

-   
6.42  

6.42  

1.13  
6.97  

8.10  

0.19  
4.53  

4.71  

1.59  
7.12  

8.71  

3.20  
-   

3.20  

0.65  
1.35  

2.01  

6.76  

26.40  

33.15  

-  
(0.00)

(0.00)  

(0.60) 
1.00 

0.39 

(1.00) 
(1.04) 

(2.04) 

(0.39) 
0.38 

(0.01) 

0.06 
-  

0.06 

(0.22) 
0.23 

0.02 

(2.15) 

0.57 

(1.58) 

(1) rounding may generate differences in last decimal place.

(2) adjusted figure includes write-downs and modifications in mine design.

(3) Net change includes depletion by mining and adjustments.

(4) ore reserve estimates are adjusted to reflect iluka ownership of 51.04% as at december 31, 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
m i N e r a l   r e s o u r c e s 

mineral resources are estimated using all available and relevant geological, drill hole and assay data, including mineralogical sampling 
and test work on mineral and final product qualities. resource estimates are determined by consideration of geology, Hm cut-off grades, 
mineralisation thickness versus overburden ratios and consideration of the potential mining and extraction methodology. these factors may 
vary significantly between deposits.

il u k a  miNe r a l  re s o u r c e   B r e a k d o wN By  reGi oN  aNd   Jo r c cat eGo r y

at   3 1  de c e mBe r   2 0 0 8

summary of mineral resources(1,2,3) for iluka 

country 

region 

australia 

eucla Basin 
eucla Basin 
eucla Basin 

total 

eucla Basin 

wa - mid west 
wa - mid west 
wa - mid west 

total 

wa - mid west 

wa - south west 
wa - south west 
wa - south west 

total 

wa - south west(5,6) 

murray Basin 
murray Basin 
murray Basin 

total 

murray Basin 

crl North stradbroke island 
crl North stradbroke island 
crl North stradbroke island 

crl North stradbroke island(7) 

Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia(8) 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 
Grand total 

total 

usa 

total 

total 
total 
total 
total 

Notes:

mineral  
resource 
category 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 

measured 
indicated 
inferred 

measured 
indicated 

 Hm assemblage(4)

material 
tonnes 
millions 

in situ Hm 
tonnes 
millions 

Hm 
Grade 
(%) 

ilmenite 
Grade 
(%) 

Zircon 
Grade 
(%) 

change 

rutile 
Grade  Hm tonnes 
(%) 

millions

197.0  
61.4  
20.2  

278.6  

432.0  
275.4  
204.6 

912.0  

187.7  
88.6  
60.5  

336.9  

51.3  
124.5  
182.1  

357.9  

577.4  
32.2  
0.6  

  610.3  

34.5  
0.3  
34.7  

1,479.9  
582.4  
468.0  
2,530.4  

8.59  
1.37  
0.44  

10.40  

23.62  
13.91  
9.05 

46.58  

16.50  
6.22  
5.77  

28.49  

8.66  
13.96  
25.20  

47.82  

4.97  
0.31  
0.01  

5.29  

2.49  
0.01  
2.50  

64.83  
35.79  
40.46  
141.08  

4.4  
2.2  
2.2  

3.7  

5.5  
5.1  
4.4 

5.1  

8.8  
7.0  
9.5  

8.5  

16.9  
11.2  
13.8  

13.4  

0.9  
1.0  
0.9  

0.9  

7.2  
3.9  
7.2  

4.4 
6.1 
8.6 
5.6 

29  
12  
18  

26  

52  
50  
50  

51  

80  
76  
76  

78  

50  
46  
54  

51  

47  
45  
38  

47  

70  
54  
70  

56 
51 
56 
55 

48  
60  
48  

50  

11  
10  
9  

10  

9  
8  
7  

8  

10  
9  
10  

10  

11  
12  
13  

11  

16  
16  
16  

15 
11 
10 
13 

5
5
4

5  

7
6
6

6  

1
1
2

0.21 

0.86 

1  

(8.86) 

14
12
6

9  

14 
14 
15 

14  

-
-
-   

6
8
5
6 

(0.26) 

(0.20) 

(0.58) 

(8.82) 

(1)  competent Persons - mineral resources 
eucla Basin:  i warland (mausimm) 
wa - mid west and wa south west:  i shackleton (mausimm) 
murray Basin:  V o’Brien (mausimm) 
crl North stradbroke island:  G mathias (maiG) 
Virginia:  c stilson (sme)

(2)  mineral resources are inclusive of ore reserves.

(3)  rounding may generate differences in last decimal place.

(4)  mineral assemblage is reported as a percentage of in situ Hm content.

(5) 

includes relinquishment of metricup and sale of Burekup to doral.

(6)  rutile component in wa - south west operations is sold as a leucoxene product.

(7)  mineral resource estimates are adjusted to reflect iluka ownership of 51.04% as at december 31, 2008.

(8)  rutile is included in ilmenite for the Virginia region.

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su s t a i n aBl e  deVe l o p m e n t

sustainability is a key component of shareholder value 
creation and delivery for iluka, and a central component 
of the company’s licence to operate. iluka continues 
to place high priority on improving environment, 
Health and safety systems that protect people and the 
environment, and create business opportunities and 
access to future resources.

an external audit of iluka’s environment, Health and 
safety systems was conducted at the mid west and 
south west, western australian operations during 2008, 
with all other sites conducting self assessments. the 
average compliance score was 85.59, an improvement 
on the 2007 compliance score of 80.38.

H e a ltH  aNd  saFe t y

Health and safety remained a major focus for iluka 
during 2008. iluka’s all injury frequency rate (“aiFr”) 
was 25.4. this represents a 6 per cent reduction from 
27.1 in 2007. the aiFr target for 2008 was 25.0. the 
loss time injury frequency rate (“ltiFr”) in 2008 was 
2.8, an increase of 65 per cent from 2007. this equated 
to 15 ltis in 2008 compared to 9 in 2007. the company 
seeks to avoid any form of harm to employees, and 
as a result, efforts to prevent potential injuries to the 
workforce have been increased. the implementation of 
a range of integrated programmes with the engagement 
of iluka management and operational personnel 
resulted in the last two months of the year being lti 
free.

Both the medically treated injury frequency rate 
(“mtiFr”) and the first aid injury frequency rate 
(“FaiFr”) also reduced in 2008. the mtiFr was down 7 
per cent compared to 2007 and the FaiFr was down 13 
per cent compared to 2007. 

a key influence upon improved safety performance has 
been improved employee accountability, and ongoing 
commitment to quality training, reinforcement of risk 
assessment as a prevention tool, utilisation of an 
incident cause analysis methodology and tailoring 
programmes within the eH&s management system for 
specific site solutions.

integral to ensuring all employees are fit and fully 
capable of executing their work responsibilities, iluka 
maintains a Fitness for work programme. during 2008, 
9,507 drug and alcohol tests were completed with a 
compliance rate of 98.7 per cent which is similar to 
2007. iluka’s contractors run parallel programmes 
which support and promote the requirements of iluka’s 
Fitness for work Policy.

e N V i r o N m e N t 

iluka is committed to operating in a responsible 
manner to reduce the impact of mining and processing 
operations on the environment, and facilitate successful 
rehabilitation of areas previously mined.

all environmental incidents recorded at sites are 
classified according to the severity of their impact1. 
during 2008, there was a 35 per cent reduction in level 
1 and level 2 incidents as a result of better systems, 
training and increased employee awareness. there 
were no level 3, 4 or 5 incidents in 2008.

the main environmental issues identified at iluka’s 
operations continued to include greenhouse gas 
emissions, energy management, air emissions, 
water management, dust control, noise emissions, 
rehabilitation and biodiversity.

G r e e N H o u s e   G a s   e m i s s i o N s   a N d   

e Ne rGy  maN a Ge m eNt

the company recognises the importance of 
greenhouse gas emissions as a potential contributor 
to climate change. in addition to continuing to identify 
opportunities to reduce energy usage as a part 
of the energy efficiency opportunity (“eeo”), the 
company continued to closely monitor and assess the 
implications of both domestic and international climate 
change initiatives.

in 2008, the australian Government’s carbon Pollution 
reduction scheme was released, providing a greater 
level of clarity associated with the obligations that 
industries may have with respect to measuring, 
monitoring and managing their emissions. this has 
enabled the company to undertake preliminary 
assessments of the potential impact to costs of the 
scheme on the business. iluka intends to pursue 
emissions intensive trade effected status which should 
provide the organisation with some level of Government 
financial assistance. the company continues to develop 
appropriate management initiatives in relation to iluka’s 
greenhouse gas footprint to reduce this impact and 
ameliorate the potential cost impost of the scheme. 
iluka is a part of the National Greenhouse and energy 
reporting act and reporting on greenhouse gas 
emissions will begin in october 2009.

iluka’s business improvement processes were 
extensively used to identify, assess and plan energy 
improvement opportunities. through these processes 
and key eeo methodologies, the principal requirements 
of the eeo legislation have been met. as part of this, 
iluka has implemented cultural and process changes 
designed to improve energy management, including:

•	

•	

eeo training across operations to increase 
awareness of energy efficiency initiatives; and
engineering guidelines on energy efficiency 
to minimise energy usage and carbon dioxide 
equivalent (“co2e”) emissions at new facilities.

1 level 1 - 5 rating system; level 5 referring to the most serious 
environmental impact.

 
the murray Basin operation in Victoria was iluka’s first business 
unit to undergo assessment, successfully fulfilling all eeo 
requirements. a range of opportunities were identified to reduce 
energy consumption of this business unit by at least 7 per cent 
(based on 2007 energy usage), associated with a reduction in both 
natural gas and electricity consumption. 

the south west operations in western australia also underwent an 
eeo assessment, with the results currently being collated. the mid 
west operations in western australia will undergo a similar energy 
assessment during 2009.

iluka’s south west and mid west operations consumed 42 per cent 
and 43 per cent respectively of the company’s total (including crl) 
energy consumption, predominantly for the production of synthetic 
rutile where coal represents 57.8 per cent of the total energy 
consumption. 

in total, the amount of energy used at iluka’s operations in 2008, 
decreased by 13 per cent relative to 2007, mainly due to the 
planned major maintenance of the two synthetic rutile kilns in the 
south west and the operational slowdown associated with the 
disruption to western australian gas supplies during the year.

iluka’s co2e emissions in 2008, were reduced by 10 per cent 
to 1,480 kilo tonnes from 1,648 kilo tonnes in 2007, also mainly 
associated with decreased production associated with the 
maintenance outage at the south west operations and the gas 
supply disruption in western australia. co2e emissions at murray 
Basin increased by 17 per cent due to increased mining activities. 

iluka announced, during the year, its intention to idle indefinitely 
one of its four synthetic rutile kilns from mid 2009.

w at e r  maN a Ge m eNt

water management continues to be a key area of focus across 
iluka’s operations. iluka’s overall water usage decreased by 10 
per cent in 2008, largely due a 20 per cent reduction in water 
usage at crl where mining activities within the water table 
prevented excess water loss and lowered bore water consumption. 

in the murray Basin, Victoria, the Hamilton mineral separation 
plant decreased its water usage by 10 per cent in 2008. the 
mineral separation plant relies predominantly on treated sewerage 
water from Hamilton. water usage at the douglas mine site has 
increased during 2008 due to increased tailings area. the douglas 
mining operation now sources its water requirements from nearby 
bores, instead of drawing from the rocklands reservoir. 

water usage at Virginia operations in the usa, was reduced during 
the year with greater use of captured water.

du s t  coNt r o l

dust control at mine sites continued to be a focus for the company. 
earth moving activities have the potential to generate dust, as do 
stockpiles of topsoil, overburden and waste. to minimise airborne 
dust, iluka continued its practice of stabilising those areas using 
a combination of water, commercial suppressants and clay fines 
sourced from the mineral concentration process. at the Narngulu 
processing facility in the mid west, over 2,000 seedlings in tree 
shelter belts were planted on the site boundary to reduce dust 
dispersion. depositional dust gauges were installed at eneabba 
and Narngulu processing facility to improve dust monitoring on the 
site boundaries.

ai r  em i s s i oNs 

N o i s e  em i s s i oNs

iluka monitors a range of air emission data including oxides of 
sulphur, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, particulates and water.

the level of particulates generated by iluka increased by 100 per 
cent from 2007 to 2008. Particulates recorded by the murray Basin 
in Victoria and crl in queensland, increased by 133 per cent and 
141 per cent respectively. this is mainly attributed to changes in 
emission estimation techniques which now include dust generated 
by machinery movements in the murray Basin and a calculation 
factor correction by crl and, to a lesser extent, increased mining 
activities in the murray Basin.

a 60 per cent reduction in oxide of sulphur emissions from 2007 
to 2008 is largely due to improvements in emission estimation 
techniques and partially due to operational outages, in the south 
west, during the year.

an air quality management Plan has been prepared for the 
Narngulu processing facility in the mid west of western australia. 
the management Plan includes continuous monitoring of 
particulate emissions, minimising stack emission discolouration, 
and regular air dispersion modelling to ensure emissions remain 
below applicable guidelines for ambient air quality.

iluka actively seeks to minimise the impact of noise on surrounding 
neighbours from its mining and processing activities. during 2008, 
an extensive network of real time, directional noise monitors were 
operational at the waroona mine site in western australia which 
has allowed management of operations to minimise environmental 
noise, given the close location of this operation to residences. 
these initiatives follow complaints from some neighbours received 
in both 2007 and 2008.

a noise modelling assessment has also been completed at 
the Narngulu processing facility to forecast any increase in 
environmental noise associated with the planned upgrade of the 
mineral separation plant to process heavy mineral concentrate 
from Jacinth-ambrosia in south australia. this modelling has 
shown that changes in noise levels will, as a result of the upgrade, 
be negligible.

reHaBi l i tat i oN

iluka undertakes a number of measures to minimise land 
disturbance during mining and to re-establish disturbed areas 
as sustainable ecosystems and community assets, upon the 
completion of mining.

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wo r k iN G w i tH co m m uNi t i e s

the quality and integrity of iluka’s consultation with stakeholders 
has been a key underpinning of the establishment, operation and 
eventual closure of iluka’s mining and processing operations.

in western australia, iluka has supported the mid west Football 
academy since its inception in 2004, which involves working with 
young indigenous men in the mid west and Gascoyne regions 
of western australia. the academy, as part of the clontarf 
Foundation, uses football as a vehicle to encourage young men 
to continue education and training and to develop pathways to 
employment.

in south australia, associated with the Jacinth-ambrosia project, 
the company instigated an extensive community engagement 
programme directed to the communities likely to be affected by 
the commencement of mining and processing operations in the 
Far west of south australia. in this regard, a focus of iluka’s 
engagement activities was with the regional communities of the 
Far west of south australia, including the indigenous population in 
the region, as well as specific interest groups.

regular and comprehensive community presentations, meetings, 
newsletters and other forms of communication were undertaken 
to ensure the communities were kept informed of the Jacinth-
ambrosia project. 

regular and on-going meetings with various south australian 
Government departments and agencies were held throughout 
2008, as an integral part of the process of determining and 
responding to government regulatory requirements necessary to 
secure mining and infrastructure approvals.

iluka and the Far west coast liaison committee met during 
the year to formulate programmes and activities to give effect 
to the direct financial, educational, training and employment 
arrangements for the local indigenous population, which forms 
part of the Native title agreement concluded in 2007, allowing 
mining operations at Jacinth-ambrosia.

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in 2008, the amount of land disturbed was 8 per cent higher than 
area rehabilitated. this is due to new mining areas being opened in 
the murray Basin, Victoria, south australia and associated with the 
Brink development in Virginia, usa. the Florida and Georgia sites 
in the usa continued to make significant advances in rehabilitation 
during 2008 with 668 hectares rehabilitated. Georgia has now 
rehabilitated all open areas and has no land open.

B i o d iVe r s i t y

critical to protecting biodiversity is an understanding of the 
flora and fauna present within and around any potential 
disturbance areas. when significant species or ecosystems 
are identified during pre-mining environmental assessments, 
specific research and management plans are implemented. in 
2008, iluka established two nature conservation covenants at 
the douglas mine site in the murray Basin, Victoria. these areas 
are now legally protected as required by the approval conditions. 
establishment of processes for protecting biodiversity at new sites 
in south australia and the murray Basin have included establishing 
monitoring schedules, education of staff and development of 
management plans and procedures. a new method of rolling 
exploration drill-lines rather than using conventional chainsaw 
techniques was trialled successfully in south australia exploration 
areas. this has less impact on vegetation and soil and facilitates 
rehabilitation. Helicopter transport of drill crews to remote areas, 
rather than establishing camps or access tracks, has also reduced 
the impact of exploration activities on the environment.

emPl o y e e s   aNd  coNt r a c t o r s

iluka recognises that a strong partnership with its employees, 
based on alignment, engagement and communication, is vital to 
the achievement of its business objectives. the company is building 
an organisational culture focused on profitability, sustainability 
and growth which includes a commitment to the highest standards 
of occupational health and safety performance. during 2008, a 
new programme focusing on enhancing employee and business 
performance, referred to as ace (accountability, commerciality and 
execution) was implemented.

to ensure iluka has appropriate succession plans in place for 
leadership and key technical positions, a review of the leadership 
succession plan is undertaken regularly.

an employee engagement survey was conducted during the year. 
the results demonstrated a further improvement in employee 
engagement and alignment with the company’s key business 
objectives and health and safety culture.

as part of native title agreements in western australia, south 
australia and Victoria, iluka has developed pre-employment and 
on-the-job training to assist indigenous people gain employment 
across the company’s operations.

iluka employed approximately 1,400 people at the end of 2008, 
encompassing all operational and functional positions in australia 
(western australia, south australia and Victoria) and the united 
states (Virginia and Florida).

contract mining and other activities accounted for an additional 
1,000 positions.

 
suP Pl e m eNta r y  eHs stat i s t i c a l  data   2 0 0 4   -   2 0 0 8

table 1: iluka safety Performance 
injuries and Frequency rates 2004 - 2008

Fatality 

lti 

ltiFr 

mti  

mtiFr 

First aid 

FaiFr 

aiFr 

minor 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

0 

7 

1.9 

34 

9.0 

182 

48.4 

59.3 

315 

0 

10 

1.9 

31 

5.3 

161 

27.6 

34.6 

444 

0 

18 

2.9 

43 

7.0 

153 

24.7 

34.6 

572 

0 

9 

1.7 

44 

8.3 

91 

17.1 

27.1 

563 

0

15

2.8

41

7.7

79

14.9

25.4

551

table 3: site safety Performance - Frequency rates 2004 - 2008

table 2: site safety Performance - injuries 2008

Fatality 

lti 

mti 

Fai 

minor

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and 
tech services 

corporate 

total 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

6 

4 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

12 

21 

2 

2 

3 

0 

1 

0 

22 

42 

4 

4 

3 

2 

2 

0 

152

129

106

117

16

7

23

1

15 

41 

79 

551

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

ltiFr  mtiFr  aiFr 

ltiFr  mtiFr  aiFr 

ltiFr  mtiFr  FaiFr  aiFr 

ltiFr  mtiFr  FaiFr  aiFr 

ltiFr  mtiFr  FaiFr  aiFr

south west  

0.0 

8.5 

mid west  

2.0  14.1 

56.7 

72.3 

65.9 

19.3 

34.2 

Nm 

19.9 

5.8 

52.3 

2.4 

3.0 

4.3 

0.0 

0.9 

5.6 

9.8 

4.3 

4.3 

2.8 

Nm 

Nm 

43.7 

65.3 

19.9 

50.5 

21.8 

Nm 

2.9 

4.4 

16.7 

24.0 

4.3  13.5 

43.3 

61.1 

0.0 

5.4 

1.1 

5.2 

6.7 

1.1 

Nm  Nm 

31.9 

37.1 

13.5 

25.6 

4.4 

Nm 

5.5 

Nm 

0.0 

0.0 

1.9 

15.4 

46.3 

2.2 

5.7 

2.2 

39.7 

0.0 

0.0 

2.6 

0.0 

0.0 

6.6 

11.0 

11.0 

0.0 

0.0 

24.7 

32.5 

3.3 

2.5 

2.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

1.7 

6.7 

17.5 

27.5 

13.5 

30.2 

46.2 

4.6 

7.9 

5.3 

17.0 

11.4 

18.3 

7.9 

7.9 

0.0 

15.8 

13.2 

17.0 

0.0 

0.0 

8.3 

32.9 

32.9 

0.0 

0.0 

17.1 

27.1 

0.9 

3.9 

6.6 

4.5 

1.4 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

2.8 

11.0 

20.1  32.0

13.5 

27.1  44.5

3.3 

3.0 

4.3 

0.0 

6.0 

0.0 

7.7 

6.6  16.5

5.9  13.4

4.3  10.0

12.8  12.8

12.0  18.0

0.0 

0.0

14.9  25.4

4.6 

0.0 

1.1 

3.1 

0.0 

7.7 

Nm 

Nm 

0.0 

0.0 

1.4 

0.0 

5.8 

8.5 

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa 

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

table key
aiFr  = 
Fai 
= 
FaiFr  = 
= 
lti 

all injury Frequency rate (include lti, mti and Fai)
First aid injury
First aid injury Frequency rate
lost time injury 

table 4: site drug tests 2006 - 2008

2006 

2007 

2008 

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

0 

558 

81 

265 

32 

0 

49 

0 

985 

0.0 

3.2 

7.4 

2.2 

0.0 

0.0 

4.1 

0.0 

3.3 

201 

199 

385 

188 

92 

Nm 

76 

67 

1,208 

1.5 

0.5 

0.3 

1.1 

4.3 

Nm 

2.6 

0.0 

1.1 

150 

866 

532 

313 

120 

54 

53 

69 

2,157 

2.0

1.7

0.4

0.3

1.7

0.0

0.0

0.0

1.1

ltiFr  = 
mti  = 
mtiFr  = 
= 
Na 
= 
Nm 

lost time injury Frequency rate
medical treatment injury
medical treatment injury Frequency rate
Not available
Not measured

table 5: iluka environment Performance 
environment incidents 2004 - 2008

level 1 

level 2 

level 3 

level 4 

level 5 

total 

927 

157 

2 

0 

0 

1,085 

58 

3 

0 

0 

846 

16 

1 

0 

0 

1,055 

8 

1 

0 

0 

2008

679

7

0

0

0

1,086 

1,146 

863 

1,064 

686

Notes:
south west refers to south west, western australia
murray Basin refers to murray Basin, Victoria
crl refers to consolidated rutile limited, queensland
sa refers to south australia
corporate refers to Head office, Perth

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2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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table 6: site environment Performance - incidents 2008

table 9: site Greenhouse Gases (ktco2e) 2004 - 2008

level 1 

level 2 

level 3 

level 4 

level 5

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

83 

369 

114 

40 

9 

31 

33 

0 

679 

1 

3 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

646 

627 

Na 

158 

204 

Na 

Nm 

Nm 

665 

691 

17 

192 

476 

Na 

Nm 

Nm 

651 

713 

46 

240 

115 

Na 

Nm 

Nm 

584 

649 

98 

209 

107 

1 

Nm 

Nm 

532

607

115

134

90

1

1

Nm

1,635 

2,041 

1,765 

1,648 

1,480

table 7: site energy use (terajoules) 2004 - 2008

table 10: site Particulates (tonnes) 2004 - 2008

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin 

crl 

usa 

sa 

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

6,447 

5,440 

Na 

519 

6,663 

6,019 

112 

579 

1,039 

1,192 

Na 

Na 

Nm 

Nm 

Nm 

Nm 

6,441 

6,206 

6,518 

6,047 

5,402

5,496

249 

793 

881 

4 

Nm 

Nm 

591 

884 

651 

11 

Nm 

Nm 

695

620

586

13

11

0

13,445 

14,565 

14,574 

14,702 

12,823

table 8: site energy resources used (%) 2004 - 2008

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

163 

348 

0 

292 

67 

Na 

Na 

Na 

870 

138 

274 

0 

486 

66 

Na 

Na 

Na 

964 

78 

235 

0 

642 

24 

Na 

Na 

Na 

979 

191 

309 

187 

243

345

435*

897 

2,161**

13 

Na 

Na 

Na 

13

0

Na

Na

1,597 

3,197

* includes dust generated by machinery movements
** reflects change in calculation factor of dust off open areas

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

table 11: site oxides of sulphur (tonnes) 2004 - 2008

coal 

electricity 

Natural Gas 

lPG 

diesel 

Petrol 

Fuel, oil  
& Greases 

total 

59.7 

16.1 

10.2 

0.1 

12.6 

0.1 

1.2 

100 

59.7 

19.2 

9.8 

0.1 

9.4 

0.1 

1.7 

100 

61.1 

15.8 

7.4 

0.0 

15.0 

0.0 

0.7 

100 

54.8 

14.9 

10.3 

0.0 

19.6 

0.1 

0.3 

100 

57.8

17.8

11.2

0.1

12.8

0.1

0.2

100

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

south west  

5,982 

7,446 

7,405 

7,200 

2,850

mid west  

454 

535 

275 

151 

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

0 

3 

37 

Na 

Na 

Na 

5 

5 

64 

Na 

Na 

Na 

0 

3 

36 

Na 

Na 

Na 

0 

0 

34 

Na 

Na 

Na 

60

0

3

30

0

Na

Na

6,476 

8,055 

7,719 

7,385 

2,943

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
table 12: site oxides of Nitrogen (tonnes) 2007 - 2008

table 14: site water discharge (megalitres - ml) 2004 - 2008

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

2007 

147 

2008

112

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

south west  

4,252 

6,961 

3,981 

6,509 

5,331

0 

24 

443 

205 

Na 

Na 

Na 

819 

0

10

170

166

0

Na

Na

458

mid west  

murray Basin  

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

0 

Na 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1,058 

1,101 

Na 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

0 

6 

0 

424 

6 

Nm 

Na 

36 

26 

1,422 

1,575 

0 

Nm 

Na 

29

26

4,160

945

0

1

0

total 

5,310 

8,062 

4,417 

9,567 

10,491

table 13: site water use (megalitres) 2004 - 2008

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008

south west  

4,513 

5,152 

5,781 

4,880 

3,656

mid west  

14,137 

15,359 

14,320 

17,558 

18,790

murray Basin 

2 

1,553 

1,122 

2,392 

2,826

crl  

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

54,000 

26,196 

23,711 

27,272 

21,710

3,036 

5,232 

2,487 

2,877 

2,607

Na 

Na 

11 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

1 

Nm 

Na 

27

1

0

75,688 

53,492 

47,432 

54,980 

49,617

table 15: site water recycled (megalitres) 2007 - 2008

south west  

mid west  

murray Basin 

crl 

usa  

sa  

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

2007 

2008

0 

0 

1 

0

0

2

25,865 

21,758

1,701 

1,341

Nm 

Nm 

Na 

0

1

0

27,567 

23,101

table 16: site land use - disturbed, rehabilitated, open (hectares) 2004 - 2008

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

disturbed  rehab  open 

disturbed  rehab  open 

disturbed  rehab  open 

disturbed  rehab  open  disturbed  rehab open

south west  

mid west 

murray Basin 

crl 

usa 

sa 

Geology and  
tech services 

corporate 

total 

285 

129 

104 

167 

504 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

200  2,257 

127  1,929 

Na 

66 

104 

495 

86  2,539 

Na 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

135 

101 

306 

127 

455 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

133 

268 

0 

76 

2,259 

1,762 

410 

546 

374 

2,620 

Na 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

172 

164 

73 

140 

113 

75 

Nm 

Na 

134  2,297 

146  1,780 

0 

79 

483 

607 

655  2,078 

2 

73 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

172 

131 

50 

101 

83 

49 

Nm 

Na 

264  2,205 

54  1,858 

58 

36 

475 

672 

1,015  1,146 

59 

63 

Nm 

Na 

Nm 

Na 

35 

311 

195 

85 

136 

207 

79 

Na 

114  2,126

120  2,049

0 

42 

668 

2 

20 

Na 

670

715

614

268

59

Na

1,189 

479  7,325 

1,124 

851 

7,598 

737 

1,016  7,319 

586 

1,486  6,419 

1,048 

966  6,501

open area calculation: 
open area + (disturbed area - rehabilitated area proceeding year) = open area proceeding year  

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table 17: site waste management Practices 2008

chemical & lab waste 

Hydrocarbons 

tyres 

Paper & cardboard 

scrap metal 

Grease & oil 

Batteries

south west  
mid west  
murray Basin  
crl  
usa  
sa  
Geology and  
tech services 
corporate 

table key

Na 
l/t 
l/t 
l/t 
l/t 
Na 

l 
Na 

re/t 
l 
l 
l/t 
re/c 
c 

Na 
Na 

c 
l 
re 
c 
l/ru 
Na 

l 
Na 

re 
re 
re 
ru/re 
l/re 
re 

l 
re 

re/c 
re/c 
re 
re/c 
re/c 
re 

re 
Na 

re/t 
re/t 
c 
re/c 
re/c 
Na 

Na 
Na 

ru/re
ru/re
re
re/c
re/c
Na

re
Na

l 
ru 
re 
t 

= 
= 
= 
= 

disposal to land Fill 
re-use 
recycling 
treatment off-site

c 
= 
Na   = 
Nm  = 

collected by licensed contractor for a range of uses
Not applicable
Not measured

table 18: site waste management (tonnes) 2008

chemical & lab waste 

Hydrocarbons 

tyres 

Paper & cardboard 

scrap metal 

Grease & oil 

Batteries

south west  
mid west  
murray Basin  
crl  
usa  
sa  
Geology and  
tech services 
corporate 

Na 
4 
2 
2 
1 
Na 

0.1 
Na 

1 
30 
3 
56 
1 
0 

Na 
Na 

Nm 
Nm 
0 
Nm 
19 
Na 

1 
Na 

Nm 
7 
10 
107 
24 
3 

1 
Nm 

172 
213 
19 
467 
212 
3 

1 
Na 

94 
370 
61 
3,550 
15 
Na 

Na 
Na 

3
3
2
2
1
Na

0.1
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d i r e c t o r s ’    r e p o r t

le a d e r s h i p   te a m

iluka’s senior management team is led by managing 
director, david robb. 

Philip Nillsen, Bcom, ca  
General manager, Business development

the remuneration report contains details of 
remuneration arrangements for key executives.

Peter Beilby, Bsc (mining engineering) 
General manager, murray Basin

mr Beilby joined iluka in 2001 and has over 25 years 
experience in the mining industry, including senior roles 
with the wirralie Gold project in queensland, resident 
manager of Normandy mining for the Golden crown 
mine, Project manager for the Big Bell development and 
resident manager for the silver swan nickel mine.

Peter Benjamin, B appsc (Hons), Grad dip 
(exploration), (Bus admin), Gaicd, mausimm 
General manager, exploration and technical services

mr Benjamin joined iluka in 2001 as Group manager 
exploration. He was appointed General manager 
exploration in June 2006 and in 2008, his role was 
expanded to include technical services. mr Benjamin 
has extensive operations, project and exploration 
experience, holding roles with australian resources, 
Gold mines of australia and mt lyell mining.

matthew Blackwell, B eng (mech), Grad dip  
(tech mgt), mBa, maicd, mieaust 
General manager, special Projects

mr Blackwell joined iluka in 2004 as President, us 
operations. Prior to joining iluka he was executive Vice 
President of tsX listed asia Pacific resources and based 
in thailand. mr Blackwell has a background in mining 
and processing with positions in project management, 
maintenance and production in the australian mining 
industry. mr Blackwell will assume the position of 
General manager, usa following the retirement of mr 
sale in mid 2009. 

simon Green, Ba (Hons), aca  
General manager, Finance and commercial

mr Green joined iluka in 2006 as General manager 
Finance after a twenty year career in audit and 
assurance with Pricewaterhousecoopers in australia 
and the uk, specialising in the energy and resources 
sector.

Victor Hugo, Bsc, msc, Phd 
General manager, sales and marketing

dr Hugo originally joined iluka in 1998. after leaving 
iluka in 2001 and working with the minerals sands 
industry research and consulting company, tZmi, he 
re-joined iluka in 2003 as General manager, sales and 
marketing. He has also held positions with richards Bay 
minerals and cable sands. dr Hugo is a non-executive 
director of consolidated rutile limited.

mr Nillsen joined iluka in 1997. He has worked in 
various corporate, finance, project and operational 
roles in australia and the us. He was appointed 
Group manager, commercial in 2003. in 2005, mr 
Nillsen was appointed to the role of General manager, 
Business evaluations and Planning (retitled Business 
development in august 2008).

robert Porter, Ba (Hons), msc (econ), Phd 
General manager, investor relations and  
corporate affairs

dr Porter joined iluka in december 2005. He has 
worked in the investor relations area for over a decade 
with roles at BHP Billiton, BHP, Foster’s, southcorp and 
ampolex. dr Porter has also held government relations 
roles at westpac and BP australia.

allan sale 
General manager, usa

mr sale has over 40 years experience in the mineral 
sands industry covering a broad spectrum of the 
industry. He joined iluka in 1982 after working at 
richards Bay minerals and consolidated rutile limited. 
He has extensive experience in the development and 
management of large scale and complex mining and 
processing operations. on 10 december 2008, iluka 
announced mr sale’s intention to retire from his position 
in mid 2009. He will be replaced by mr Blackwell.

alan tate, Bcom, ca, aicd 
chief Financial officer

mr tate joined iluka in may 2008. He was previously 
chief Financial officer for Jabiru metals. Prior to joining 
Jabiru, he held senior planning, finance and accounting 
roles with BHP Billiton and wmc resources. He 
commenced his career with Peat marwick.

christine truscott, B eng (chem) (Hons) 
General manager, land management

ms truscott joined iluka in 1989. she has worked 
across the organisation in operational, marketing 
and commercial roles, including management of the 
synthetic rutile plant in the mid west and the processing 
plants in the south west of western australia. she was 
also programme manager for an organisational change 
project and most recently, managed the business 
improvement and best practice functions. ms truscott 
was appointed to her current role in september 2008.

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Hans umlauff, B meng (Hons), Fieaust 
General manager, south australian development and  
Project management

mr umlauff joined iluka in June 2006 as executive General 
manager, capital Projects. He has an extensive career in various 
australian and international engineering, operational, project 
management and capital management roles with BHP steel, BHP, 
Normandy mining and Newmont australia.

steve wickham, assoc dip in mechanical engineering  
General manager, western region

mr wickham is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience 
in senior and executive roles in australia and south africa in the 
manufacturing and mining sectors. Prior to joining iluka in 2007, 
he was chief executive officer of ticor south africa and managing 
director of australian Zircon.

cameron wilson, llB 
General manager, corporate services

mr wilson joined iluka in late 2004 after seven years in a range 
of legal and commercial roles with wmc resources limited. He 
has specialised in mining, corporate and general commercial law 
for most of his professional career. mr wilson is a non-executive 
director of consolidated rutile limited.

leadership team members who left the company in 2008: david 
mcmahon, chief Financial officer; mark adams, General manager, 
western region.

F iVe  Y e a r   F i n a n c i a l  pe rFo r m a n c e

d i r e c t o r s ’    r e p o r t

sales Volumes

total mineral sands (k tonnes)  

coal* 

summary Financials

revenue from operations 

earnings before depreciation, net interest and tax,  
including significant items 

depreciation and amortisation 

Net interest and finance charges** 

income tax (expense) benefit 

minority interests 

Net profit after tax and minority interests,  
including significant items 

Net profit after tax and minority interests,  
excluding significant items 

average a$/us$ spot rate - cents 

capital and dividends

ordinary shares on issue (millions)*** 

dividends in respect of the year 

dividend per share (cents) 

Franking level (per cent) 

Financial ratios

earnings per share, including  
significant items (cents) 

earnings per share, excluding  
significant items (cents) 

return on shareholders equity,  
including significant items (per cent) 

return on shareholders equity,  
excluding significant items (per cent) 

Gearing (net debt/debt + equity) (per cent) 

Financial Position as at 31 december

total assets 

total liabilities 

Net assets 

minority interest in controlled entities 

shareholders’ equity attributable to members 
of iluka resources 

Net tangible asset backing per ordinary share (dollars) 

* iluka’s interest in the Narama coal joint venture was sold in 2008.

** inclusive of rehabilitation and restoration accretion expenses.

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004

2,119.2 

N/a 

2,062.4 

1,152.5 

2,077.4 

1,237.5 

1,975.8 

1,233.5 

1,858.8

1,055.0

988.5 

938.6 

1,003.2 

921.0 

819.6

274.6 

(161.7) 

(35.6) 

7.7 

(7.5) 

77.5 

61.7 

85.35 

380.7 

N/a 

N/a 

N/a 

22.5 

17.8 

7.9 

6.4 

17.4 

2,058.1 

(1,020.1) 

1,038.0 

58.2 

979.8 

2.69 

287.7 

(148.0) 

(59.2) 

(20.1) 

(9.3) 

51.1 

51.1 

83.90 

242.2 

(51.7) 

10.0 

100.0 

21.6 

21.6 

6.8 

6.8 

44.3 

1,868.0 

(1,116.4) 

751.6 

(68.0) 

683.6 

3.04 

199.2 

(112.7) 

(40.8) 

(14.2) 

(10.5) 

46.6 

(125.4) 

(34.0) 

41.3 

(14.4) 

21.0 

(85.9) 

116.9 

75.35 

232.9 

(51.2) 

22.0 

100.0 

9.1 

50.2 

3.3 

15.7 

45.4 

136.3 

76.24 

232.9 

(51.2) 

22.0 

66.4 

(36.9) 

58.5 

(12.5) 

15.0 

42.3 

1,864.5 

(1,148.0) 

716.5 

(69.3) 

1,864.5 

(1,107.4) 

757.1 

(68.3) 

647.2 

3.00 

688.8 

3.17 

286.3

(122.0)

(44.0)

(14.0)

(11.5)

94.8

94.8

73.62

232.9

(51.2)

22.0

66.8

40.7

40.7

12.0

12.0

32.2

1,842.0

(989.4)

852.6

(59.4)

793.2

3.56

*** during 2008, iluka issued an additional 108,462,189 shares associated with the pro-rata entitlement offer.

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st at e m e n t   oF sh a r e h o l d i nGs

stat e m eNt   oF s Ha r eHo l d iN Gs   a s   at   5  ma r c

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i.  
ii.  
iii. 

iv. 

Number of holders of shares 
Number of shares on issue 
Voting rights, on a show of hands, are one vote for 
every registered holder and on a poll, are one vote 
for each share held by registered holders 
distribution of shareholdings

17,835
380,701,360

Number of holders

9,093
6,562
1,282
835
63

1,586

shareholding 

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

Number of shareholders holding less than  
a marketable parcel (less than $500): 

v. 

substantial shareholders

Name 

m&G investment management limited  
Perpetual limited 
schroder investment management Group  
Franklin resources inc 
commonwealth Bank of australia 

Number of shares in which a 
relevant interest is held  

66,369,887 
36,127,503 
23,953,692 
23,901,686 
19,227,965 

% Holding

17.43%
9.49%
6.29%
6.28%
5.05%

vi. 

top 20 shareholders (Nominee company Holdings)

J P morgan Nominees australia limited 
HsBc custody Nominees (australia) limited 
National Nominees limited 
citicorp Nominees Pty limited 
rBc dexia investor services australia Nominees Pty limited 
aNZ Nominees limited  
rBc dexia investor services australia Nominees Pty limited 
uBs Nominees Pty ltd  
citicorp Nominees Pty limited 
rBc dexia investor services australia Nominees Pty limited 
cogent Nominees Pty limited  
amP life limited 
iluka administration limited 
cogent Nominees Pty limited  
queensland investment corporation 
Neweconomy com au Nominees Pty limited  
argo investments limited  
citicorp Nominees Pty limited 
HsBc custody Nominees (australia) limited  
mirrabooka investments limited  

No. of shares 

% Holding

81,589,787  
73,159,700 
48,299,693 
30,547,141 
19,111,802 
 12,915,965 
12,725,506 
7,927,265 
4,547,543 
3,894,154 
3,400,311  
3,081,772  
2,807,289 
2,805,517 
2,688,741 
1,777,754 
1,700,927  
1,700,000 
1,292,882  
1,170,000  

21.43
19.22
12.69
 8.02
 5.02
 3.39
 3.34
 2.08
 1.19
 1.02
0.89
0.81
0.74
0.74
0.71
0.47
0.45
0.45
0.34
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C o r p o r at e   i n f o r m at i o n

C o m p a n y   C o n t a c t   D e t a i l s

Iluka Resources Limited 
ABN: 34 008 675 018

Registered office: 
Level 23, 140 st George’s terrace  
peRth WA 6000

postal Address: 
Gpo Box u1988 
peRth WA 6845 Australia

telephone:  +61 8 9360 4700 
Facsimile:  +61 8 9360 4777  
Website:  www.iluka.com

this site contains information on Iluka’s products, marketing, 
operations, AsX releases, financial and quarterly reports. It also 
contains links to other sites, including the share registry.

sh a r e   R e g i s t r y   I n q u i r i e s

shareholders who require information about their shareholdings, 
dividend payments or related administrative matters should 
contact the company’s share registry:

Computershare Investor services pty Limited 
Level 2, Reserve Bank Building  
45 st Georges terrace 
peRth WA 6000 

postal Address:  
Gpo Box D182 
peRth WA 6840 

telephone:  +61 3 9415 4801 or 1300 733 043 
Facsimile:  +61 3 9473 2500 
Website:  www.computershare.com 

each inquiry should refer to the shareholder number which is 
shown on issuer-sponsored holding statements and dividend 
statements. 

st o c k  ex c h a n g e   L i s t i n g

Iluka’s shares are listed on the Australian securities exchange 
Limited. the company is listed as “Iluka” with an AsX code of ILu.

C h a n g e   o f   A d d r e s s

shareholders who have changed their address should give written 
advice of the change, quoting the relevant shareholder number, to 
the company’s share registry. 

un c e r t i f i c a t e d  sh a r e h o l d e r s

the share register was converted on 27 April, 1998. Information 
regarding the Company’s issuer-sponsored holdings is available 
from the company’s share registry.

s h a r e h o l d e r   R e v i e w   a n d   F u l l   A n n u a l   R e p o r t   
ma i l i n g   L i s t

All shareholders are entitled to receive a shareholder Review 
and/or an Annual Report. shareholders wishing to receive one or 
both of these documents should write to the share registry and 
quote their shareholder number. For new shareholders an election 
form is available to receive a copy of the shareholder Review and 
Annual Report. 

Copies of the reports are available on Iluka’s website  
www.iluka.com

p a y m e n t   o f   D i v i d e n d s

the Board of Directors announced its intention not to pay a final 
dividend for 2008.

ta x   F i l e   N u m b e r s   ( “tF N ” ) 

the company is obliged to deduct tax from dividend payments, 
other than those which are fully franked, to shareholders 
registered in Australia who have not quoted their tFN to the 
company. Forms for notifying tFNs are sent to all new shareholders 
of the company. For shareholders who have not already quoted a 
tFN, they may do so by contacting the company’s share registry.

2 0 0 9   C a l e n d a r

21 January 

December Quarter production and   
Development Report

19 February 

Announcement of Full Year Financial Results

16 April 

26 may  
9.30am Wst

march Quarter production and Development    
Report

Closure of acceptances of proxies for AGm 

28 may 
9.30am Wst 

Annual General meeting - parmelia hilton, 
perth, Western Australia

16 July 

June Quarter production and Development 
Report

19 August 

Announcement of half Year Financial Results

15 october 

september Quarter production and  
Development Report

31 December 

Financial year-end

All dates are indicative and subject to change. shareholders are 
advised to check with the company to confirm timings.

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