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2020

Annual Report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Directory 

Australian Business Number
51 105 991 740

Directors

Brian Gilbertson

Non-executive Chairman; Independent

Paul Murray

Non-executive Director; Independent

Andrew Bell

Non-executive Director; Independent

Yeongjin Heo

Non-executive Director; Non-independent

Hans-Jürgen Mende

Non-executive Director; Non-independent

Brian Beem

Non-executive Director (Alternate to Hans-Jürgen Mende); 
Non-independent

Priyank Thapliyal

Executive Director

Executives

Priyank Thapliyal

Chief Executive Officer

Melissa North

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Principal and Registered Office
Level 10 
16 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000

Telephone: 
Email: 

(08) 9346 5500 
info@jupitermines.com

Share Registry

Link Market Services Limited

QV1 Building  
Level 12  
250 St Georges Terrace  
Perth WA 6000

Telephone:  1300 554 474 
Fax: 
Email: 
Website: 

(02) 9287 0303 
registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au 
www.linkmarketservices.com.au

Auditors

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 

Level 43  
152-158 St Georges Terrace  
Perth WA 6000

Telephone: 
Fax: 
Email: 
Website: 

(08) 9480 2000 
(08) 9322 7787 
info.wa@au.gt.com 
www.grantthornton.com.au

Contents 

Chairman’s Letter 

Operating and Financial Review 

Tshipi Borwa Manganese Mine 

Marketing and Manganese Market 

Central Yilgarn Iron Ore Projects 

Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and Schedule of Mineral Tenements 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Financial Report 

Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Consolidated Financial Position 

Statement of Consolidated Changes in Equity 

Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration and Audit Report 

Additional Information for Listed Companies 

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 

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Chairman’s Letter

Dear Shareholders,

On  behalf  of  the  Board  of  Jupiter  Mines,  I  am  pleased  to  present  the  Annual  Report  for  the  financial  year  ending  
29 February 2020.

It has been a challenging time, culminating in the still unfolding impact of COVID-19.  Whilst the manganese price 
softened significantly, Tshipi remained profitable, exporting 3.4 million tonnes and paying dividends to shareholders 
of just over ZAR2 billion. Jupiter in turn has declared dividends of $93 million, resulting in a dividend yield of almost 
15%, and a 92% payout ratio; unprecedented in our industry.

Tshipi is in a strong position to weather the uncertainties ahead, as the world struggles, probably for years to come, 
to  recover  from  the  devastating  economic  consequences  of  the  global  lockdown.  The  scale  of  its  operations,  low 
operating costs, lean overhead structure, and ungeared capital structure are key strengths in these troubled times.

Tshipi and hence Jupiter also stand to benefit in decades to come from Tshipi’s large mining reserves; and indeed, 
also to benefit in the shorter term as operations in South Africa return to full production. I commend both the Jupiter 
and Tshipi management teams on navigating us through these difficult times.

No doubt most of you read my address to the 2019 Annual General Meeting, concerning the voting outcomes of the 
election and re-election of some of our Directors. Sound governance remains high on the agenda; however, we still 
believe the current Board and Executive composition, and remuneration, to be appropriate for our current corporate 
and shareholder return strategy.

Since our last Annual Report, we have welcomed two new directors onto the Jupiter Board. Mr Hans-Jürgen Mende 
was  appointed  a  director  on  9  October  2019.  Mr  Mende  co-founded  AMCI  Group,  which  is  a  substantial  Jupiter 
shareholder. Mr Mende has much experience in the global steel and coal industries, both in Australia and in South 
Africa. He has served on the board of many resource companies. On the same date, Mr Mende nominated Mr Brian 
Beem as his alternate. Mr Beem is Managing Director of AMCI Group and has led numerous investments within their 
portfolio and serves on several of their boards. I have no doubt they will both contribute considerable value to our 
Board discussions.

I again thank all shareholders for your continued support of Jupiter particularly as we take up the challenges of the 
2021 financial year.

Yours Faithfully,

Yours Faithfully,

Brian Gilbertson
Chairman

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Chairman’s Letter

JUPITER MINES LIMITED 
Operating and Financial Review

Jupiter  Mines  Limited  (“Jupiter”  or  the  “Company”)  has  an 
interest in two areas: a 49.9% share in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese 
Mining Proprietary Limited (“Tshipi”), which operates the Tshipi 
Borwa  Manganese  mine  (“Tshipi  Borwa”)  in  South  Africa;  and 
in  Australia,  the  Central  Yilgarn  Iron  Project  (“CYIP”),  which 
includes  the  Mount  Ida  Magnetite  Project  (“Mount  Ida”)  and 
Mount Mason Hematite Project (“Mount Mason”).

TSHIPI BORWA MANGANESE MINE 

The  Tshipi  Borwa  mine  is  an  open-pit  manganese  mine  with 
an  integrated  ore  processing  plant  located  in  the  Kalahari 
Manganese  Fields,  in  the  Northern  Cape  Province  of  South 
Africa,  which  is  the  largest  manganese  bearing  geological 
formation in the world. Tshipi remains the largest manganese 
mine in South Africa and one of the five largest globally, with a 
long-life resource and low operating costs.

Figure 1. Tshipi Manganese Mine Location Map

During the year, Tshipi overcame a number of challenges to produce and export 3.4 million tonnes in line with targets (FY2019: 3.45 
million tonnes produced, 3.51 million tonnes exported). Cost of production remained steady, averaging USD2.14 per dmtu over the 
year, down from USD2.27 in FY2019. 

Mined volume (inclusive of total barrier pillar waste)

Production

Sales

Average CIF price achieved (high grade lumpy)

Average cost of production

Average cost of production

Unit

Bcm

Tonnes

Tonnes

CIF, USD/dmtu

FOB, ZAR/dmtu

FOB, USD/dmtu

FY2020

12,357,691

3,410,111

3,408,552

4.86

31.22

2.14

FY2019

11,234,344

3,448,523

3,511,461

6.41

30.68

2.27

Tshipi also moved the highest amount of waste volumes ever in any financial year. In August 2019, Tshipi commenced mining of the 
barrier pillar with South32 Limited, mining of which was ahead of forecast for the year.

Tshipi remained one of the lowest cost manganese producers globally, with the cost of production averaging ZAR31.22 (per dmtu, 
FOB) during FY2020 (FY2019: ZAR30.68). 

Tshipi completed a concept study into a potential mine expansion of up to a production profile of 4.5 million tonnes per annum, 
underpinned solely by existing ore reserves (ASX announcement 8 January 2020). Work on a comprehensive feasibility study has now 
commenced.

Manganese prices decreased significantly over the year, averaging US$4.18 (per dmtu, Metal Bulletin 37% FOB Port Elizabeth) (FY2019: 
US$6.00). Prices took a sharp decline in the third quarter of the financial year, mainly relating to the US-China trade dispute, Chinese 
70th anniversary celebrations, and weaker steel demand, resulting in increased stockpiles at Chinese ports.

The manganese price steadily recovered as expected in January, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prices softened slightly 
once again towards the end of the financial year.

Subsequent  to  year-end,  in  response  to  the  pandemic,  the  South  African  Government  mandated  a  nationwide  lockdown,  which 
included the Tshipi mine. As supply declined, the manganese price increased. 

The South African Government has since announced that all open cast mines are able to operate at full capacity from 1 May 2020 
(ASX announcement 27 April 2020). Tshipi management is consulting with third party contractors and logistics providers to safely 
commence production and exports.

During this uncertain period, Tshipi has the ability to meet all financial obligations in the event of another extended lockdown.

With continued strong cash generation, Tshipi declared and paid dividends of ZAR2.015 billion relating to FY2020 (FY2019: ZAR3.215 
billion). ZAR265 million of the total dividends was paid after year end.

Operating and Financial Review

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020TSHIPI ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & 
GOVERNANCE REPORT

Tshipi is committed to sustainable development and continual 
improvement to minimise the impact on the environment and 
providing  lasting  benefits  to  the  surrounding  communities. 
Tshipi places strong emphasis on worker safety and its open-pit 
operations provides inherent safety advantages.

Environment

open  pit,  the  dirty  water  dam.  Potable  water  is  supplied  by 

Sedibeng Water.

From  an  operational  point  of  view,  priority  is  given  to  reusing 

dirty water, treated sewage effluent and storm water collected 

within the dirty water dam for non-potable, process water uses 

before abstraction of water from clean water sources.

Ground  water  seepage  into  the  open  pit  from  wall  faces  as 

well as rainwater during storm events is pumped into the dirty 

water dam. This water is used for dust suppression on the roads 

Legal Compliance and Strategy Alignment

and in the processing plant.

During  the  latter  part  of  FY2019  and  during  FY2020,  Tshipi 
undertook  a  number  of  imperative  strategic  environmental 
reviews of its existing and future Environmental Management 
Plan  (“EMP”)  commitments  and  requirements  to  ensure  legal 
compliance  and  that  commitments  support  Tshipi’s medium 
to  long  term  business  plans.  These  reviews  included  an 
amendment  of  the  approved  Environmental  Authorisation  to 
cater for an increase in waste dump capacity and infrastructure 
improvements  (EMP2);  update  of  the  approved  water  use 
license  to  meet  the  expanded  waste  dump  footprint  and 
increased water requirement in light of increased production 
(Water  Use  Licence  (“WUL”)  Application);  and  the  review  of 
Tshipi’s onerous post-closure commitment to completely back 
fill the pit and replace this with concurrent backfilling which is 
driven by in-pit dumping (EMP3).

The EMP2 Amendment was approved on 3 July 2019 and will 
enable  Tshipi  to  maintain  sustainable  mining  by  extending 
the Western Waste Rock Dump onto portion 8 of the property 
Mamatwan 331 and extending the Eastern Waste Rock Dump 
to merge with the neighbouring Mamatwan Mine Sinterfontain 
Dump, thus increasing Tshipi‘s dumping efficiency. 

Tshipi ’s amended WUL was submitted on 19 March 2019 and 
will cater for Tshipi’s future water needs. Further improvement 
measures are being undertaken to optimise water use for long 
term  benefit.  The  application  is  being  processed  by  relevant 
authorities and a positive response is expected within FY2021.

Tshipi’s  EMP3  Amendment  Application  was  submitted  on  2 
October 2019 and, should the new regulations be promulgated 
during  calendar  year  2021,  the  classic  mine  closure  to  return 
the  mine  to  its  pre-mining  state  will  shift  to  a  transitional 
economy that promotes the potential for multiple alternative 
closure  opportunities.  Tshipi  is  reviewing  its  commitment  to 
completely  backfill  the  pit  with  material  from  surface  to  opt 
for concurrent backfill which is driven by in-pit waste dumping, 
ultimately leaving a pit lake in the northern section of the mine 
offering  opportunities  for  enhancement  of  the  area  through 
environmental 
is 
supported  by  various  independent  expert  reports,  including 
socio-economic, technical, commercial and legal opinions.

improvement  projects.  The  application 

Water Management

The  recent  drought  in  the  Northern  Cape  coupled  with 
intermittent  service  delivery  problems  from  Sedibeng  Water, 
placed Tshipi’s water reserve under strain. To build capacity and 
also comply with legal requirements, Tshipi has commissioned 
the  construction  of  a  52,000m3  storm  water  dam  that  will 
increase  Tshipi’s  capacity  to  capture  water  during  the  rainy 
months  and  cater  for  a  one  in  fifty  year  flood  event.  Tshipi 
Borwa  has  two  main  catchment  areas  at  the  mine  site;  the 

Approximately  85%  of  potable  water  use  is  recycled  into  the 

dirty water dam.

Solid Waste Management

Although  waste  management 

is  now  embedded  and 

integrated into the mining process, the focus has now shifted 

to  reducing  Tshipi’s  footprint  as  it  relates  to  offsite  hazardous 

waste disposal. A Bioremediation facility has been constructed 

under  legal  requirements  to  treat  polluted  soil  on  site  and 

return  it  back  to  the  environment.  Benefits  of  this  system 

should be realised in FY2021.

Biodiversity Offset Project

As  part  of  legal  compliance,  Tshipi  initiated  a  Specialist 

Assessment  to  determine  whether  a  biodiversity  offset  area 

is required to compensate for land disturbed through mining 

operations. The outcome confirmed that a biodiversity offset to 

the size of 1858ha is required. An Option Analysis assessment 

was conducted of the 7 portions of available land in the region 

and three priority areas were identified that would meet Tshipi’s 

Biodiversity  obligation.  Discussions  with  the  landowners  has 

commenced and it is anticipated that securing the land should 

be concluded by end of FY2021 after which the area declaration 

process will commence. 

Power Generation

Tshipi Borwa currently runs independently of the national grid. 

The  generator  plant  consists  of  six  diesel  driven  generators 

designed to operate in synchronisation with each other. Tshipi 

is  in  the  process  of  connecting  to  the  national  grid  and  the 

building  of  a  new  substation  is  in  progress.  For  the  purposes 

of  this  self-built  project,  the  Environmental  Authorisation  has 

been transferred to Tshipi through an amendment in 2018 and 

once the project is completed, it will be handed over to ESKOM. 

The  connection  to  the  national  grid  will  decrease  operating 

costs and limit the use of diesel.

Safety
A  focused  approach  to  Zero  Harm  is  critical  to  the  business 

and  remains  one  of  the  cornerstones  of  Tshipi  Borwa  Mine 

management  plans.  The  strategic 

intent 

is  to  decrease 

health  and  safety  risks  to  individuals  and  assets,  as  well  as 

environmental  threats,  by  developing  and 

implementing 

systems, processes and competencies. 

Tshipi managed to reverse the concerning safety performance 

reported during the last six months of FY2019 and reported a 

significant reduction in all injury indices for FY2020:

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Operating and Financial Review

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDLTIFR Comparison

FY19 versus FY20

LTI FY19

LTI FY20

TRIFR Comparison

FY19 versus FY20

0.21

1.10

0.57

2.13

0.80

0.60

0.40

0.20

0.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0.00

TRIFR FY19

TRIFR FY20

Note:  LTIs (Lost Time Injuries), LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate), TRIFR (Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate)

To date, no fatality has occurred at Tshipi Borwa. 

Tshipi recorded 1 LTI during FY2020 as compared to the 6 LTIS recorded in FY2019. Although this represents an improvement of 83% 
year on year performance in terms of number of Lost Time Injuries, Tshipi’s efforts are focused on entrenching risk management and 
behavioural transformation framework. 

Some of the areas that were focused on in turning the safety performance was to roll out a program to embed a transformational 
leadership and safety culture and risk management framework that will ensure a shift from focus on lagging to leading indicators 
that will drive a reduction in the site’s risk profile. The emphasis was on the identification and development of performance standards 
for critical controls as a means of continually driving down Tshipi’s risk profile. 

Operating and Financial Review

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020Social Economic Development
Tshipi’s approach to Corporate Social Responsibility expresses 
its  belief  in  transformation  and  sustainable  development.  It 
demonstrates how Tshipi embraces legislation and regulations 
and  in  so  doing,  has  continued  to  secure  its  social  license  to 
trade. 

Overview of achievements for this reporting period:

 ƒ 50.1% black ownership maintained;

 ƒ A  workforce  comprising  of  91%  Historically  Disadvantaged 

South Africans (“HDSA”);

 ƒ

Invested  in  training  initiatives  for  HDSA  learners,  artisans, 
apprentices,  scholars  and  employees  as  committed  in 
Tshipi’s social labour plans;

 ƒ Continues to divert spend on procuring goods and services 
to  BEE  compliant,  Black  Women  Owned,  Black  Youth 
Owned and HDSA Owned companies as per commitments 
with the regulator;

 ƒ

Launched  new  demand-led  Enterprise  &  Supplier 
Development programme which resulted in new jobs being 
created within those beneficiary companies;

 ƒ Completed projects providing access to water and ablution 
facilities for school children in three schools within Tshipi’s 
hosting communities; and

 ƒ Contributed towards food security (food parcels) in support 

of the local Mayor’s initiative over December 2019.

Tshipi’s achievements show how it has used its business success 
to benefit the environment, economy and tackle social issues.

Interventions to sustainably improve safety performance:

 ƒ Top of Mind Safety intervention in FY2019 and FY2020 and 

will continue in FY2021

 ƒ Roll  out  of  a  formalised  risk  process:  Top  risks  and 
controls;  Risk  Control  Audits,  Risk  Control  Cards,  change 
triggers  incorporated  in  safety  tools;  Stop,  Think  and  Go 
implemented,  Zero  Shortcut  Campaign  to  address  taking 
shortcuts

 ƒ Detailed  analysis  of  lagging  and  leading  indicators  and 

implementation of:

 ƒ Targeted campaigns i.e. Zero Shortcut Campaign, Three-

point contact, Line of fire

 ƒ

Learnings from incidents

 ƒ Visualisation  of  critical  standards  for  a  Drill  Block,  Load 

and Haul and Conveyor standards

 ƒ DMR  Preparation  Audit  Plan  implemented  to  eliminate 

Authority work stoppages

 ƒ SHE & Peer Educator empowerment

Health & Corporate Social Responsibility 
Tshipi  provides  free  onsite  health  screening  and  medical 
surveillance to all employees. To further improve health service 
delivery  to  employees  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  was 
concluded with the Department of Health in the first quarter of 
FY2019 that enabled the provision of all chronic medication to 
affected employees. The service was also expanded to include 
the provision of tuberculosis sampling and electrocardiograms 
for high risk employees. These services resulted in an increased 
uptake of impacted employees and significantly reducing the 
turnaround  time  of  accessing  formal  health  services,  quicker 
medical management, reduction in absenteeism and a much 
more appreciative work force. 

Screening for Prostate and Cervical Cancer was also introduced 
in FY2020 with the uptake being very positive. 

Health  indicators  are  trending  in  the  right  direction  and  the 
focus  is  on  ensuring  compliance  to  medical  follow-ups  and 
medication management. Percentage of number of employees 
not compliant to medical follow-ups has dropped to 16%.

To further improve employee health, a 5 Point Wellness Journey 
Plan was launched that focusses on 5 lifestyle transformational 
initiatives. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tshipi has introduced 
a  rigorous  screening  process  and  testing  program  for  those 
employees  who  fulfil  the  criteria  for  testing.  Government 
Regulations  insist  that  all  mining  operations  have  quarantine 
facilities  for  employees  who  test  positive  for  COVID-19,  and 
Tshipi  has  identified  an  area  at  the  mine  clinic  for  isolation 
of  those  who  have  tested  positive  prior  to  transporting  them 
home for self-isolation or to the hospital if they are sick. Further, 
vulnerable employees have been identified and are not allowed 
to  work  until  they  are  medically  assessed  and  declared  fit  for 
work.

Tshipi  donated  ZAR5  million  to  the  South  African  Solidarity 
Fund set up by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in to 
aid the response to the devastating effects of COVID-19.

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Operating and Financial Review

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDFINANCIAL SUMMARY

Set out below is a summary of Tshipi’s audited Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss and Statement of Financial Position:

ZAR’000

INCOME STATEMENT

Revenue

Cost of goods sold

Gross margin

Other income

Administrative expenses

Impairment of property, plant and equipment / loss on derecognition

Other operating expenses

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance expenses

Profit before royalties and taxation

Royalties

Profit before taxation

Taxation

Profit after taxation

BALANCE SHEET

Current assets

Royalties prepaid

Inventory

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Contract fulfilment cost assets

Contract assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Mineral rights

Other financial assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Tax payable

Royalties payable

Trade and other payables

Contract liabilities

Total current liabilities

Year Ended  
29 February 2020

Year Ended  
28 February 2019 

8,022,631

(5,060,864)

2,961,767

7,033

(12,796)

1,588

(24,497)

10,147,867

(4,674,368)

5,473,499

6,818

(12,030)

(2,259)

(25,013)

2,933,096

5,441,015

179,260

(3,811)

3,108,545

(359,548)

2,748,997

(772,966)

1,976,031

79

303,556

676,882

1,111,257

62,993

76,934

2,231,701

2,346,743

178,022

37,796

2,562,561

4,794,262

18,475

-

417,016

62,993

307,361

(3,752)

5,744,624

(537,048)

5,207,576

(1,458,548)

3,749,028

-

309,275

1,028,017

543,124

52,869

167,828

2,101,113

2,240,181

183,957

30,714

2,454,852

4,555,965

55,780

4,588

411,832

52,869

498,484

525,069

Operating and Financial Review

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020ZAR’000

Non-current liabilities

Decommissioning and rehabilitation provision

Deferred tax

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Share capital and share premium

Retained earnings

Contributed assets reserve

Total equity

Total equity and liabilities

Year Ended  
29 February 2020

Year Ended  
28 February 2019 

51,570

616,450

668,020

1,166,504

321,359

3,189,438

116,961

3,627,758

4,794,262

43,470

585,699

629,169

1,154,238

321,359

2,963,407

116,961

3,401,727

4,555,965

MARKETING AND MANGANESE MARKET

Jupiter continued its operations in South Africa (“Jupiter SA”) as an agent marketing its 49.9% share of Tshipi manganese ore.

For the financial year to 29 February 2020, Jupiter SA recorded marketing fee income of $10,358,857 (2019: $13,116,608). 

Manganese prices decreased significantly over the year, and sharply declined in the third quarter of the financial year.

The manganese price steadily recovered as expected in January, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prices softened slightly 
once again towards the end of the financial year. As supply has declined, the manganese price has subsequently rallied in April.

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Figure 2: Manganese prices 2017 to May 2020 – 37% FOB Port Elizabeth

CENTRAL YILGARN IRON PROJECTS

The  Central  Yilgarn  Iron  Project  is  located  130km  by  road 
northwest of the town of Menzies. The CYIP consists of the long-
life Mount Ida Magnetite project and the smaller Mount Mason 
Hematite  DSO  project.  Both  projects  are  planned  around 
existing  infrastructure  in  the  region,  including  the  Leonora  to 
Esperance railway line, and the Port of Esperance. 

The flagship Mount Ida Magnetite Project has the high quality 
JORC  mineral  resources  to  be  a  tier  one  long-life  magnetite 
mine.

The  Mount  Mason  high-grade  hematite  mineralisation  is 
located  approximately  12km  northwest  of  the  Mount  Ida 
Magnetite Project. It has the potential to be a low-cost start-up, 
near term project with a short payback period. 

Both  projects  remained  on  care  and  maintenance  with  only 
statutory  work  being  undertaken  during  the  financial  year. 
A  strategic  review  of  the  projects  commenced  early  in  the 
financial year and continues at present.

Jupiter  again  commissioned  an  independent  valuation  of 
its  Central  Yilgarn  iron  ore  assets  in  line  with  valuation  and 
accounting standards for the financial year. The Board received 
an independent external valuation of the Mount Ida Magnetite 
and  Mount  Mason  Hematite  projects,  which  provided  value 
ranges  of  $5  million  to  $16  million  and  $0.6  million  and 
$1.9  million,  respectively.  The  valuation  was  based  on  the 
comparative  transaction  method,  in  line  with  the  current 
carrying  values.  Further  information  is  provided  at  Note  13  of 
the financial statements. 

Figure 3: CYIP Project Location Map

Operating and Financial Review

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Mineral Resources and  
Ore Reserves Update

Jupiter  reports  mineral  resources  and  ore  reserves  in  accordance  with  the  2012  edition  of  the  Australasian  Code  for  Reporting 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code) as required by Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules. 

TSHIPI MINERAL RESOURCES AND ORE RESERVES

Tshipi  is  a  long  mine  life  and  a  large  JORC  Mineral  Resource  Position.  The  following  tables  show  the  mineral  resources  and  ore 
reserves of the Tshipi Mine in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) as at 29 February 2020, and comparison to previous year. 

Mineral Resource Estimation

Current Mineral Resource Estimate:

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3) Thickness(m)

Category

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-Total

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Sub-Total

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

17,559,000

7,735,000

7,790,000

14,512,000

27,254,000

12,619,000

1,746,000

89,215,000

31,446,000

6,884,000

14,269,000

16,991,000

30,165,000

11,058,000

110,813,000

53,829,000

25,170,000

20,963,000

49,600,000

51,224,000

26,508,000

227,294,000

427,322,000

32.03

22.22

32.68

38.30

36.56

35.40

36.30

34.20

31.46

23.30

31.81

37.51

36.63

35.02

33.69

30.72

25.81

31.40

34.14

35.40

34.41

32.47

33.15

4.85

5.73

5.91

4.74

3.71

5.03

4.71

4.67

5.05

5.38

6.39

5.14

3.71

5.46

4.93

5.33

5.14

5.67

5.06

4.13

5.41

5.02

4.92

3.54

3.30

3.59

3.76

3.66

3.64

3.49

3.61

3.50

3.28

3.55

3.74

3.68

3.67

3.59

3.52

3.35

3.57

3.67

3.66

3.67

3.58

3.59

7.62

3.29

3.02

5.25

9.69

3.74

8.47

6.56

9.94

4.00

4.53

4.82

8.70

3.12

7.07

8.19

4.68

3.10

6.48

6.95

3.36

6.12

6.46

Total Mineral Resource

Sub-Total

Tonnes are rounded down to 1 000t; Mineral Resources are reported as inclusive of Ore Reserves; Mineral Resource grades and tonnages are reported in situ; Explicit 

(modelled losses) as well as an additional 5% geological loss have been applied; The maximum depth of the Mineral Resource is 372m below surface.

Competent Person: Efet Banda

Figure 4: Current Mineral Resource estimate of the Tshipi Mine in accordance with JORC Code (2012) as at 29 February 2020

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JUPITER MINES LIMITEDPrevious Mineral Resource Estimate:

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3) Thickness(m)

Category

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-Total

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Sub-Total

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

17,903,000

8,013,000

7,976,000

15,306,000

28,235,000

13,133,000

1,745,000

92,314,000

31,918,000

7,019,000

14,416,000

17,263,000

30,350,000

11,071,000

112,039,000

53,829,000

25,170,000

20,963,000

49,600,000

51,224,000

26,508,000

227,298,000

431,652,000

32.03

22.28

32.66

38.28

36.58

35.48

36.30

34.24

31.47

23.28

31.80

37.52

36.62

35.02

33.68

30.72

25.81

31.40

34.14

35.40

34.41

32.47

33.16

4.85

5.74

5.91

4.72

3.70

5.02

4.71

4.67

5.05

5.37

6.40

5.13

3.72

5.46

4.93

5.33

5.14

5.67

5.06

4.13

5.41

5.02

4.92

3.54

3.30

3.59

3.76

3.66

3.65

3.49

3.61

3.50

3.28

3.55

3.74

3.68

3.67

3.59

3.52

3.35

3.57

3.67

3.66

3.67

3.58

3.59

7.56

3.30

3.00

5.32

9.61

3.73

8.47

6.52

9.91

3.98

4.52

4.86

8.70

3.12

7.07

8.19

4.68

3.10

6.48

6.95

3.36

6.12

6.45

Total Mineral Resource

Sub-Total

Tonnes are rounded down to 1 000t; Mineral Resources are reported as inclusive of Ore Reserves; Mineral Resource grades and tonnages are reported in situ; Explicit 

(modelled losses) as well as an additional 5% geological loss have been applied; The maximum depth of the Mineral Resource is 372m below surface.

Competent Person: Stewart Nupen

Figure 5: Previous Mineral Resource estimate of the Tshipi Mine in accordance with JORC Code (2012) as at 28 February 2019

Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Update 

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Classification

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3) Thickness(m)

Measured 

Indicated

Inferred

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-Total 

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

-344,000

-278,000

-186,000

-794,000

-981,000

-514,000

1,000

-3,096,000

-472,000

-135,000

-147,000

-272,000

-185,000

-13,000

Sub-Total 

-1,224,000

X

Y

Z

M

C

N

Sub-Total 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total Mineral Resource

-4,320,000

-0.00

-0.07

0.02

0.03

-0.02

-0.08

0.00

-0.04

-0.01

0.02

0.01

-0.01

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-0.00

-0.01

0.00

-0.01

0.00

0.02

0.01

0.01

-0.00

0.01

-0.00

0.00

-0.00

0.01

-0.00

0.00

-0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-0.00

0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.01

0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

-0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

-0.00

-0.00

0.06

-0.01

0.02

-0.07

0.08

0.02

0.00

0.03

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.04

-0.00

-0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.01

Figure 6: Reconciliation between 29 February 2020 and 28 February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate in accordance with JORC Code (2012)

The changes to the Mineral Resource estimates are due to mining depletion.

Ore Reserve Estimate

Current Tshipi Ore Reserves statement:

Proved

Probable

Total

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3)

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-total

Z

M

C

N

Sub-total

3,296,000

10,779,000

21,009,000

7,331,000

837,000

43,252,000

3,760,000

12,073,000

24,090,000

8,121,000

48,044,000

91,296,000

32.03

38.54

36.67

34.94

37.79

36.51

32.26

38.51

36.74

35.10

36.56

36.54

6.14

4.90

3.76

5.38

4.92

4.52

6.60

5.20

3.71

5.57

4.63

4.58

3.59

3.78

3.67

3.66

3.52

3.69

3.59

3.77

3.68

3.70

3.70

3.69

Tonnes are rounded down to 1 000t; Mining loss of 2%; Processing loss of 2%

Competent Person: Jonathan Buckley

Figure 7: Ore reserves of the Tshipi Mine in accordance with JORC Code (2012) as at 29 February 2020

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JUPITER MINES LIMITED 
Previous Ore Reserves statement:

Proved

Probable

Total

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3)

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-total

Z

M

C

N

Sub-total

3,475,000

11,538,000

21,946,000

7,813,000

836,000

45,608,000

3,900,000

12,333,000

24,268,000

8,133,000

48,634,000

94,242,000

32.66

38.47

36.67

34.99

37.46

36.55

32.38

38.21

36.71

34.91

36.44

36.49

6.06

4.85

3.74

5.38

4.87

4.50

6.67

5.19

3.71

5.62

4.64

4.57

3.60

3.77

3.67

3.66

3.52

3.69

3.58

3.76

3.68

3.68

3.69

3.69

Tonnes are rounded down to 1 000t; Mining loss of 2%; Processing loss of 2%

Competent Person: Jonathan Buckley

Figure 8: Previous Ore Reserve Statement of the Tshipi Mine in accordance with JORC Code (2012) as at 28 February 2019

Comparison with Previous Ore Reserve Statement:

Zone

Tonnes

Mn (%)

Fe (%)

SG (t/m3)

Proved

Probable

Total

Z

M

C

N

Supergene

Sub-Total

Z

M

C

N

Sub-Total

-178,000

-759,000

-936,000

-482,000

-

-2,355,000

-140,000

-260,000

-177,000

-12,000

-589,000

-2,944,000

-0.63

0.07

-0.01

-0.04

0.33

-0.04

-0.12

0.31

0.03

0.20

0.12

-0.01

0.08

0.05

0.02

0.00

0.05

0.83

-0.07

0.01

0.00

-0.05

-0.01

0.66

-0.01

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.00

-0.01

0.01

0.00

0.01

0.01

0.00

Figure 9: Reconciliation between 29 February 2020 and 28 February 2019 Ore Reserve in accordance with JORC Code (2012)

Depletion due to mining during the period 28 February 2019 to 29 February 2020 was approximately 3.0Mt.

During the course of 2019, Tshipi completed part of an ongoing infill exploration drilling programme. The objective of the campaign 
is to increase geological confidence, largely in the north-west portion of the Mineral Resource footprint. During February 2020, Tshipi 
appointed The Mineral Corporation to assist with an update to the geological model to support, in particular, the evaluation of the 
Boundary Pillar Project area. As the exploration drilling programme is still ongoing, the data available to date, and use to update the 
geological model, has not had a material impact on the Mineral Resource Classification.

The  information  in  this  report  with  respect  of  the  Tshipi  mine  that  relates  to  Reporting  of  Mineral  Resources  and  Ore  Reserves 
estimation is based on information compiled by Mr Stewart Nupen, Mr Jonathan Buckley and Mr Efet Banda. Mr Jonathan Buckley 
is  a  Fellow  of  the  Southern  African  Institute  of  Mining  and  Metallurgy.  Mr  Stewart  Nupen  is  a  member  of  the  Southern  African 
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Efet Banda is a member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Reg. No. 
400035/16). Mr Nupen, Mr Buckley and Mr Banda are employed by The Mineral Corporation. They have sufficient experience which is 
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which being undertaking to qualify 
as a “Competent Person” as defined in the JORC Code. Mr Buckley, Mr Nupen and Mr Banda consent to the inclusion in this report of 
the statements based on their information as provided in the Competent Persons Report dated 29 February 2020, in the form and 
context in which they appear.

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Zone/
Class

Central 
Indicated

Central 
Inferred

Central 
Total

Zone/
Class

South 
Indicated

North 
Inferred

Nth + Sth 
Total

Zone/
Class

Central 
Indicated

Central 
Inferred

Central 
Total

MOUNT IDA MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

The  following  tables  show  the  Mineral  Resource  estimates  of  the  Mount  Ida  project  in  accordance  with  the  JORC  Code  (2012)  as  at  
7 February 2018. There has been no material between the date of the below statements and the end of the financial year. There have been 
no material changes since the last mineral resource estimate (ASX announcement: 16 April 2018) therefore no reconciliation is shown.

Central Zone based on Unweathered BIF with a 10% Magnetic Fe block grade cut-off

Material

Tonnes 
x106

Fe
(%)

SiO2
(%)

Al2O3
(%)

In situ total

1,062

30.23

48.47

In situ Magnetic

38.45%

25.64

Concentrate

409

66.69

2.64

6.86

In situ total

169

27.03

51.68

In situ Magnetic

32.12%

21.31

Concentrate

54

66.34

2.34

7.28

In situ total

1,231

29.79

48.91

In situ Magnetic

37.58%

35.05

Concentrate

463

66.65

2.60

6.91

1.88

0.02

0.05

2.40

0.02

0.05

1.95

0.02

0.05

CaO
(%)

2.70

0.07

0.17

2.92

0.06

0.17

2.73

0.06

0.17

P
(%)

0.07

0.01

0.01

0.07

0.01

0.02

0.07

0.01

0.01

S
(%)

0.28

0.09

0.23

0.31

0.10

0.32

0.28

0.09

0.24

LOI
(%)

-0.56

-1.14

-2,97

-0.43

-0.96

-2.98

-0.54

-1.12

-2.97

MgO
(%)

3.00

0.05

0.12

3.33

0.05

0.15

3.05

0.05

0.12

South and North Zone based on Unweathered BIF with a 10% Magnetic Fe block grade cut-off

Material

Tonnes 
x106

Fe
(%)

SiO2
(%)

Al2O3
(%)

In situ total

567

28.63

49.92

In situ Magnetic

34.26%

22.93

2.26

6.60

2.97

7.02

Concentrate

In situ total

194

48

66.93

31.63

48.82

In situ Magnetic

42.36%

28.32

Concentrate

In situ total

20

615

66.85

28.86

49.84

In situ Magnetic

34.89%

23.35

Concentrate

214

66.92

2.32

6.64

CaO
(%)

3.47

0.07

0.21

2.20

0.07

0.16

3.37

0.07

0.20

P
(%)

0.07

0.01

0.02

0.07

0.01

0.02

0.07

0.01

0.02

S
(%)

LOI
(%)

MgO
(%)

0.36

-0.65

0.17

-1.02

0.50

-2.96

0.12

-0.84

0.04

0.09

0.34

0.16

0.46

-1.32

-3.11

-0.67

-1.04

-2.98

2.76

0.05

0.14

2.07

0.05

0.13

2.71

0.05

0.14

Combined Central, South and North Zones based on Unweathered BIF with a 10% Magnetic Fe block grade cut-off

Material

Tonnes 
x106

Fe
(%)

SiO2
(%)

Al2O3
(%)

2.64

6.86

In situ total

1,062

30.23

48.47

In situ Magnetic

38.45%

25.64

Concentrate

In situ total

408

784

66.69

28.47

50.24

In situ Magnetic

34.29%

22.91

Concentrate

269

66.81

2.32

6.77

In situ total

1,846

29.48

49.22

In situ Magnetic

36.68%

24.48

Concentrate

677

66.74

2.50

6.83

CaO
(%)

2.70

0.07

0.17

3.28

P
(%)

0.07

0.01

0.01

0.07

0.07

0.01

0.20

2.95

0.07

0.18

0.02

0.07

0.01

0.01

S
(%)

0.28

0.09

0.23

0.34

0.15

0.43

LOI
(%)

-0.56

-1.14

-2.97

-0.62

-1.02

-2.98

0.30

-0.58

0.11

0.31

-1.09

-2.97

MgO
(%)

3.00

0.05

0.12

2.84

0.05

0.14

2.94

0.05

0.13

Figure 10: Mineral resource estimates for Mount Ida in accordance with JORC Code (2012) 

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MnO
(%)

0.07

0.01

0.02

0.10

0.01

0.02

0.08

0.01

0.02

MnO
(%)

0.09

0.01

0.03

0.06

0.02

0.05

0.09

0.01

0.04

MnO
(%)

0.07

0.01

0.02

0.09

0.01

0.03

0.08

0.01

0.03

2.35

0.02

0.06

1.54

0.01

0.03

2.28

0.02

0.05

1.88

0.02

0.05

2.31

0.02

0.05

2.06

0.02

0.05

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDMOUNT MASON MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES

The following tables show the mineral resources estimates of the Mount Mason project in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) as at  
7 February 2018. There has been no material between the date of the below statements and the end of the financial year. There have been 
no material changes since the last mineral resource estimate (ASX announcement: 16 April 2018) therefore no reconciliation is shown.

Classification

Measured

Indicated

Inferred

Tonnes

4,800,000

1,080,000

320,000

Total Measured + Indicated

5,900,000

Fe
(%)

60.3

59.4

58.4

60.1

SiO2
(%)

7.37

10.41

14.10

7.92

Al2O3
(%)

2.90

3.47

4.37

3.01

P
(%)

0.05

0.06

0.08

0.05

S
(%)

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

CaO
(%)

0.03

0.03

0.03

MgO
(%)

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.03

0.04

LOI
(%)

2.63

2.55

2.88

2.62

Figure 11: Mineral resource estimates Mount Mason in accordance with JORC Code (2012)

The information in this report with respect to the CYIP that relates to mineral resource estimates is based on information compiled 
by Dr Michael Cunningham and Mr Rodney Brown, who are each Members of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 
and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Dr Cunningham was employed by SRK Consulting at the time of the report, and Mr 
Brown is currently employed by SRK Consulting. They have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and 
type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which being undertaking to qualify as a “Competent Person” as defined in 
the JORC Code. Dr Cunningham and Mr Brown consent to the inclusion in this report of the statements based on their information 
as provided in the Independent Geologists Report dated February 2018, in the form and context in which they appear.

SUMMARY OF GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

Mineral  Resource  and  Ore  Reserves  are  estimated  by  suitably  qualified  Jupiter  or  Tshipi  personnel  or  external  consultants  in 
accordance with the requirements of the JORC Code, industry standard techniques and internal guidelines for the estimation and 
reporting of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources.

All Mineral Resource estimates and supporting documentation are prepared and reviewed by a suitably qualified external Competent 
Person. All Ore Reserves estimates supporting documentation are prepared and reviewed by a suitably qualified external Competent 
Person.  All  Ore  Reserve  estimates  are  prepared  in  conjunction  with  feasibility  studies  and  Company  budgets  which  consider  all 
material factors. The Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement included in the Annual Report is reviewed by a suitably qualified 
external Competent Person prior to its inclusion.

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Lease

Name

Status

Applied 
Date

Grant Date Expiry Date Current Area

Current 
Commitment

Current 
Rent

G37/36 

Graten Well

Granted

3/04/2009

17/01/2011

16/01/2032

358.62 Ha

G29/21 

Mt Mason

Granted

22/05/2009

23/03/2010

22/03/2031

95.00 Ha

G29/23 

Mt Mason

Granted

5/05/2012

7/02/2013

6/02/2034

1,256.73 Ha

L29/116 

Mt Mason

Granted

7/06/2012

3/01/2013

2/01/2034

25.48 Ha

L29/117 

Mt Mason

Granted

7/06/2012

7/12/2012

6/12/2033

90.14 Ha

L29/118 

Mt Mason

Granted

7/06/2012

9/11/2012

8/11/2033

11.67 Ha

L29/119 

Mt Mason

Granted

28/08/2012

30/07/2013

29/07/2034

52.76 Ha

L29/120

Mt Mason

Granted

30/09/2012

7/02/2013

6/02/2034

1,720.05 Ha

L29/121 

Mt Mason

Granted

30/09/2012

30/07/2013

29/07/2034

64.31 Ha

L29/123 

Mt Mason

Granted

25/11/2012

26/03/2013

25/03/2034

23.13 Ha

L29/132 

Mt Mason

Granted

17/06/2016

08/11/2016

27/11/2028

300.00 Ha

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$6,282.50

$1,662.50

$21,980.00

$455.00

$1,592.50

$210.00

$927.50

$11,946.55

$1,137.50

$420.00

$5,267.50

M29/408 Mt Mason

Granted

6/02/2006

28/11/2007

27/11/2028

300.00 Ha

$30,100.00

$5,959.80

G29/22 

Mt Ida

Granted

11/01/2011

6/09/2012

5/09/2033

9,634.00 Ha

L29/100  Mt Ida

Granted

11/01/2011

11/11/2011

10/11/2032

775.00 Ha

L29/106  Mt Ida

Granted

18/03/2011

20/06/2012

19/06/2033

119.44 Ha

L29/78

Mt Ida

Granted

1/09/2009

24/06/2010

23/06/2031

6,341.00 Ha

L29/79

Mt Ida

Granted

12/01/2010

24/08/2010

23/08/2031

6,886.00 Ha

L29/81

Mt Ida

Granted

13/05/2010

12/09/2011

11/09/2032

26,020.34 Ha

L29/99

Mt Ida

Granted

12/11/2010

24/02/2012

23/02/2033

64,550.49 Ha

L36/214

Mt Ida

Granted

5/09/2012

17/06/2013

16/06/2034

19,703.86 Ha

L36/215

Mt Ida

Granted

20/10/2012

1/08/2013

31/07/2034

29,849.54 Ha

L36/216

Mt Ida

Granted

20/10/2012

1/08/2013

31/07/2034

17,632.43 Ha

L36/217

Mt Ida

Granted

20/10/2012

1/08/2013

31/07/2034

5,882.25 Ha

L37/203

Mt Ida

Granted

3/05/2010

27/06/2011

26/06/2032

68,952.89 Ha

L57/45

Mt Ida

Granted

5/09/2012

19/08/2013

18/08/2034

8,703.48 Ha

L57/46

Mt Ida

Granted

05/09/2012

05/12/2014

04/12/2035

31,741.86 Ha

L29/122

Mt Ida

Granted

30/09/2012

03/04/2014

2/04/2035

6,590.72 Ha

L29/131

Mt Ida

Granted

12/02/2015

17/12/2015

16/12/2036

541.07 Ha

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$168,542.50

$13,562.50

$1,980.00

$3,170.50

$3,787.30

$14,311.55

$35,503.05

$9,852.00

$16,417.50

$9,698.15

$3,235.65

$34,476.50

$4,352.00

$17,458.10

$3,625.05

$9,485.00

M29/414 Mt Ida

Granted

11/01/2011

25/11/2011

24/11/2032

6,461.00 Ha

$646,000.00

$127,908.00

All tenements are held 100% by Jupiter Mines Limited.

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Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Update 

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDDirectors’ Report 

In  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  Directors,  the  Directors 
present  their  Report  together  with  the  Financial  Report 
of  Jupiter  Mines  Limited  (“Jupiter”)  and  its  wholly  owned 
subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Consolidated Entity” or 
“Group”) for the financial year ended 29 February 2020 and the 
Independent Auditor’s Report thereon.

Directors
The Directors of Jupiter at any time during or since the end of 
the financial year are as follows:

Non-Executive

 ƒ Brian Gilbertson

 ƒ Paul Murray

 ƒ Andrew Bell

 ƒ Yeongjin Heo

 ƒ Hans-Jürgen Mende (appointed 9 October 2019)

 ƒ Brian Beem (appointed 9 October 2019; alternate to  

Hans-Jürgen Mende)

Executive

 ƒ Priyank Thapliyal

 ƒ Melissa North (appointed 14 March 2019; resigned  

29 July 2019)

Additional information is provided below regarding the current 
Directors and Executives.

Brian Gilbertson 

BSc (Maths and Physics), BSc (Hons) 
(Physics), MBL, PMD45

(Chairman; Independent Non-Executive 
Director; Member of the Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee)

In  1997,  Gencor  Limited  restructured  its  non-precious  metals 
interests as Billiton plc. With Mr Gilbertson as Executive Chairman, 
Billiton  plc  raised  USD1.5  billion  in  an  initial  public  offering  on 
the LSE, taking the company into the FTSE 100. Separately, Mr 
Gilbertson  worked  to  merge  the  gold  operations  of  Gencor 
and Gold Fields of South Africa, creating Gold Fields Limited, a 
leader  in  the  world  gold  mining  industry.  He  served  as  its  first 
Chairman until October 1998. In 2001, Billiton plc merged with 
BHP  Limited  to  create  what  is  widely  regarded  as  the  world’s 
premier resources company, BHP Billiton plc. Mr Gilbertson was 
appointed its second Chief Executive on 1 July 2002. 

In late 2003, Mr Gilbertson led mining group Vedanta Resources 
plc (Vedanta) to the first primary listing of an Indian company 
on the London Stock Exchange in the second largest IPO of the 
year (USD876 million). He served as Chairman of Vedanta until 
July 2004. 

He  was  appointed  President  of  Sibirsko-Uralskaya  Aluminium 
Company  (SUAL),  the  smaller  aluminium  producer  in  Russia 
and  led  that  company  into  the  USD30  billion  merger  with 
RUSAL  and  the  alumina  assets  of  Glencore  International  A.G., 
creating the largest aluminium company in the world. 

Mr  Gilbertson  established  Pallinghurst  Advisors  LLP  and 
Pallinghurst 
(Cayman)  GP  L.P.  during  2005  and  2007 
respectively,  to  develop  opportunities  on  behalf  of  a  group  of 
natural resource investors. 

Mr Gilbertson is a British and South African citizen. He has not 
been  a  Director  of  any  other  ASX  listed  company  in  the  past 
three years.

Paul Murray

FFin, CPA

(Independent Non-Executive Director; 
Remuneration Committee Chairman; 
Audit Committee Chairman) 

Mr Gilbertson was appointed a Director on 22 June 2010 and 
subsequently appointed a member of the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee on 15 March 2018.

Mr  Gilbertson  has  extensive  experience  in  the  global  natural 
resources  industry.  He  was  Managing  Director  of  Rustenburg 
Platinum  Mines  Limited  in  the  1980’s,  a  period  during  which 
the  company  gained  recognition  as  the  world’s  foremost 
producer of platinum. In the 1990’s, as Executive Chairman of 
Gencor  Limited,  he  led  the  restructuring  of  the  South  African 
mining  industry  into  the  post-Apartheid  era,  transforming 
Gencor  Limited  into  a  focused  mineral  and  mining  group. 
During  this  period,  he  held  ultimate  responsibility  for  Impala 
Platinum  Holdings,  for  Samancor  Limited  (the  world’s  largest 
producer  of  manganese  and  chrome  ore  and  alloys)  and  for 
Trans-Natal  Coal  Corporation  (a  major  coal  producer  and 
exporter).  Important  new  initiatives  included  the  Hillside  and 
Mozal aluminium smelters, the Columbus stainless steel plant, 
and  the  purchase  of  the  international  mining  assets  (Billiton 
plc) of the Royal Dutch Shell Group. 

Paul  is  a  founding  director  of  Jupiter  Mines  Limited  and  was 
Chairman  at  the  time  of  formation  in  August  2003.  Paul  was 
appointed as a Director of the Company on 20 August 2003. He 
has  served  continuously  since  that  time  as  Chairman  of  both 
the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee.

In addition to attending to various statutory duties as required, 
Paul has a strong record of attendance at Company board and 
shareholder  meetings  and  contributes  to  consideration  and 
discussions  in  respect  of  matters  on  the  Company’s  business 
papers.

Apart  from  academic  qualifications  which  are  relevant  to  his 
roles,  Paul  has  held  positions  on  boards  of  a  number  of  ASX 
listed  companies.  Mining  experience  includes  exploration  for 
and  mining  of  tin  in  the  New  England  district  of  NSW  and 
service  on  the  boards  of  successful  Australian  oil  and  gas 
companies, Basin Oil NL and Reef Oil NL.

Directors’ Report 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020Andrew Bell 

B.A. (Hons), M.A., LLB (Hons) 

(Independent Non-Executive Director; 
Audit Committee Member; Remuneration 
Committee Member) 

Andrew  was  appointed  as  a  Director  of  Jupiter  on  4  June 
2008  and  subsequently  appointed  a  member  of  both  the 
Audit  Committee  and  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination 
Committee on 15 March 2018.

Andrew is Chairman of Red Rock Resources plc, and Regency 
Mines  plc,  being  companies  listed  on  the  AIM  market  of  the 
London Stock Exchange Ltd. He was a natural resources analyst 
in  London  in  the  1970s,  then  specialised  in  investment  and 
investment banking covering the Asia region. 

Andrew has been involved in the resource and mining sectors 
in  Asia  since  the  1990s  and  has  served  on  the  Boards  of  a 
number of listed resource companies.

Yeongjin Heo 

B.A. Law (Seoul National University);  
MBA (University of Leeds)

(Non-Executive Director;  
Audit Committee Member)

Mr Heo was appointed as a Director of Jupiter and Member of 
the Audit Committee on 4 February 2019.

Mr Heo is the President of POSCO Australia Pty Ltd, a significant 
shareholder of the Company. 

After joining POSCO in 1995, Mr Heo worked across the strategic 
planning  and  raw  materials  areas.  Mr  Heo  brings  significant 
experience in the resource industry to Jupiter.

Mr  Heo  has  not  been  a  Director  of  any  other  ASX  listed 
companies in the past three years.

Priyank Thapliyal

Metallurgical Engineer, B Tech (IIT-Kanpur, 
India), M Eng (McMaster, Canada), MBA 
(Ivey Business School, Canada)

(Executive Director; Chief Executive Officer)

Priyank Thapliyal was appointed as a Director of the Company 
on 4 June 2008.

Priyank joined Sterlite Industries in 2000 and worked alongside 
Mr Anil Agarwal (owner) to implement the strategies that led 
to the creation of Vedanta Resources plc, a FTSE 100 company. 
Vedanta  floated  on  the  London  Stock  Exchange  (LSE)  in 
December 2003 and raised USD 870 million in its IPO, in what 
was the largest mining IPO on the LSE that year, and also the 
first  primary  listing  of  an  Indian  company  on  the  LSE.  The 
success of the Vedanta IPO was instrumental in other emerging 
market mining companies seeking LSE listings. 

Subsequent  to  the  LSE  listing,  he  led  Vedanta’s  first  major 
overseas  acquisition  via  the  USD  50  million  controlling 

investment in Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia in 2004. 
At  the  time  of  his  departure  in  October  2005  to  co-found 
Pallinghurst  Resources  LLP,  the  KCM  stake  was  valued  at 
USD 1 billion and Vedanta had a market capitalisation of USD  
7.5 billion.

Priyank was instrumental in delivering Pallinghurst Resources’ 
steel  feed  strategy  via  Jupiter.  That  has  led  to  the  creation  of 
the  flagship  Tshipi  Mine,  from  what  was  a  greenfield  project, 
into one of the largest, long-life and low-cost assets of strategic 
importance.

Prior to Vedanta, Priyank was a mining and metals investment 
banker  with  CIBC  World  Markets  in  Toronto  Canada,  is  a 
qualified Metallurgical Engineer, MBA and former Falconbridge 
employee. 

Mr  Thapliyal  has  not  been  a  Director  of  any  other  ASX  listed 
companies in the past three years.

Hans-Jürgen Mende

MBA (University of Cologne)

(Non-Executive Director)

Mr  Mende  was  appointed  as  a  Director  of  the  Company  on  9 
October 2019.

Mr Mende is Executive Chairman of the AMCI Group, which he 
co-founded in 1986. AMCI is a substantial shareholder of Jupiter.

Mr Mende has considerable experience in the global steel and 
coal  industries,  and  within  Australia  and  South  Africa.  He  has 
served on the board of many resources companies and was a 
founder and former non-executive director of Whitehaven Coal.

Mr  Mende  has  not  been  a  Director  of  any  other  ASX  listed 
companies in the past three years.

Brian Beem

B.A. Politics (Princeton University)

(Non-Executive Director; alternate to 
Hans-Jürgen Mende)

Mr Beem was appointed as an alternate to Hans Mende on 9 
October 2019.

Mr  Beem  is  the  Managing  Director  of  the  AMCI  Group  and 
manages  the  majority  of  the  portfolio  of  their  private  equity 
investments. Mr Beem has led numerous investments in AMCI 
portfolio companies and serves on several of their boards.

Mr  Beem  has  not  been  a  Director  of  any  other  ASX  listed 
companies in the past three years.

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Directors’ Report 

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDMelissa North

B.Com; CA

(Chief Financial Officer; Company 
Secretary)

Melissa  North  joined  Jupiter  Mines  in  May  2012  as  Group 
Financial Controller and was subsequently appointed CFO and 
Company Secretary on 15 November 2012. 

Prior  to  joining  Jupiter,  Melissa  held  various  roles  in  finance 
management  and  business  advisory  services  over  almost  a 
decade,  including  Group  Financial  Controller  positions  within 
the  Chime  Communications  Group  (London)  and  other  large 
media agencies in the United Kingdom. Ms North qualified as a 
Chartered Accountant in 2004 after extensive work experience 
at Grant Thornton Perth (now Crowe Horwath).

Over her time with Jupiter, Melissa has played a critical role in 
the development of the Company, culminating in its ASX listing 
in April 2018 and its subsequent evolution into a successful ASX 
300 company.

Principal Activities
The principal activities of Jupiter during the year have been the 
operation  of  the  Tshipi  Manganese  Mine  in  South  Africa  and 
the sale of manganese ore.

Review of Financial Results and 
Operations
The  consolidated  results  of  Jupiter  for  the  year  ended  29 
February  2020  was  a  profit  of  $95,118,503  after  a  $8,807,588 
tax expense (2019: profit of $138,033,499 after a $51,016,370 tax 
expense).  Further  details  of  the  results  of  the  Consolidated 
Entity are set out in the accompanying financial statements in 
this Annual Report.

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs
In  response  to  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  the  South  African 
Government  imposed  a  nationwide  lockdown  on  24  March 
2020, 
including  the  closure  of  the  Tshipi  Borwa  mine. 
Subsequently,  the  Government  lifted  restrictions  to  enable 
Tshipi to recommence full operations from 1 May.

Dividends
In respect of the 2020 financial year, the Directors have declared the following dividends:

Dividend

Dividend per share

Total dividend

Payment date

Interim unfranked, wholly conduit foreign income

Final unfranked, wholly conduit foreign income

$0.0400

$0.0075

$0.0475

$78,359,641

Paid 21 November 2019

$14,692,433

Paid 21 May 2020

$93,052,074

Financial Position
At 29 February 2020, Jupiter held $29,285,067 in cash and cash equivalents (2019: $72,848,680), had a carrying value of investments using 
the equity method of $437,601,406 (2019: $422,841,742) and carrying value of exploration expenditure of $11,774,238 (2019: $10,800,000).

Significant Events After Reporting Date
These financial statements were authorised for issue on 27 May 2020 by Director Priyank Thapliyal.

Tshipi declared a dividend to its shareholders of ZAR265,000,000 on 17 March 2020. Jupiter received its share on 31 March 2020, 
being $11,410,959.22.

Jupiter also received ZAR37,000,000 ($3,649,059.13)) from its South African marketing operations on 5 March 2020.

On 29 April 2020, the Directors declared a final dividend for the year ended 29 February 2020 of $0.0075 per ordinary share, paid on 
21 May 2020.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Government imposed a nationwide lockdown on 24 March 2020, including 
the closure of the Tshipi Borwa mine. Subsequently, the Government lifted restrictions to enable Tshipi to recommence full operations 
from 1 May.

Likely Developments, Business Strategies and Prospects
The operations at the Tshipi Borwa Manganese Mine are expected to continue in a similar manner to present.

The Directors intend Jupiter to proceed with the development of Jupiter’s Mount Ida Magnetite and Mount Mason DSO Hematite 
projects  should  access  to  infrastructure  become  available  and  the  projects  are  economically  viable,  or  should  an  opportunity  to 
realise value from these projects arise.

Directors’ Report 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020Environmental Regulations and Performance
Jupiter’s  operations  are  subject  to  general  environmental  regulation  under  the  laws  of  the  States  and  Territories  of  Australia  and 
South Africa. The various exploration interests held by Jupiter impose future environmental obligations for site remediation following 
sampling and drilling programs.

The Board is aware of these requirements and management is charged with ensuring compliance. The Directors are not aware of any 
breaches of these environmental regulations and licence obligations during the year.

Please refer to the Tshipi Environmental, Social & Governance Report in the Operating and Financial Review on page 4 for full details.

Meetings – Attendance by Directors

Board Meetings

The number of Directors’ meetings and the number of meetings attended by each of the Directors of Jupiter during the financial 
year under review are:

Director

Brian Gilbertson

Paul Murray

Priyank Thapliyal

Andrew Bell

Yeongjin Heo

Melissa North

Hans-Jürgen Mende

Brian Beem

Committee Meetings

Number of meetings held 
during tenure of the Director

Number of meetings attended

3

3

3

3

3

2

1

1

3

3

3

3

3

2

1

1

The number of committee meetings and the number of meetings attended by each of the Directors of Jupiter during the financial 
year under review are:

Director

Paul Murray

Andrew Bell

Yeongjin Heo

Brian Gilbertson

Audit Committee meetings 
held during tenure

Audit Committee 
meetings attended

Remuneration 
Committee meetings 
held during tenure

Remuneration 
Committee 
meetings attended

2

2

2

-

2

2

2

-

3

3

-

3

3

3

-

2

Directors’ Interests
Particulars of Directors’ interests in securities as at the date of this report are as follows:

Director

Brian Gilbertson

Paul Murray

Priyank Thapliyal 

Andrew Bell1

Yeongjin Heo2

Melissa North

Hans-Jürgen Mende3

Brian Beem

Ordinary Shares

Options over Ordinary Shares

200,000

1,190,000

57,437,584

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Directors’ Report 

JUPITER MINES LIMITED1   Andrew Bell as the Chairman and Director of Red Rock Resources plc has a relevant interest in Red Rock Resources plc (RRR). RRR is the beneficial owner of 

17,024,914 Ordinary Shares in the Company at the date of this report.

2  Yeongjin Heo is the Managing Director of POSCO Australia Pty Ltd, has a relevant interest in POSCO Australia Pty Ltd (POSCO) and POSCO Australia GP PTY LTD 
(POSA GP). POSCO is the registered owner of 22,948,152 Ordinary Shares and POSA GP is the registered owner of 112,044,320 Ordinary Shares in the Company at 

the date of this report.

3  Hans-Jürgen Mende is the Executive Chairman of the AMCI Group, which has a relevant interest in AMCI Euro Holdings B.V. This entity is the registered owner of 
145,845,372 Ordinary Shares in the Company at the date of this report. Mr Mende also has a relevant interest in HJM Jupiter L.P., which is the beneficial owner of 

107,113,430 Ordinary Shares in the Company at the date of this report.

Contracts with Directors
There are no agreements with any of the Directors other than remuneration agreements.

Auditor’s Independence Declaration
The Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration for the year ended 29 February 2020 has been received and can be found on pages 74 
to 77 of the Annual Report.

Indemnification and Insurance of Officers and Auditors
Since the end of the previous financial year, Jupiter has paid premiums to insure the Directors and Officers of the Consolidated Entity. 
Details of the nature of the liabilities covered and the amount of premium paid in respect of Directors’ and Officers’ insurance policies 
preclude disclosure to third parties.

Jupiter has not paid any premiums in respect of any contract insuring its auditor against a liability incurred in that role as an auditor 
of  Jupiter.  In  respect  of  non-audit  services,  Grant  Thornton  Audit  Pty  Ltd,  Jupiter’s  auditor  has  the  benefit  of  an  indemnity  to  the 
extent Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd reasonably relies on information provided by Jupiter, which is false, misleading or incomplete. 
No amount has been paid under this indemnity during the financial year ending 29 February 2020 or to the date of this Report.

Non-Audit Services
The Board of Directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year is compatible with the general 
standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the services disclosed 
below did not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons:

 ƒ all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee prior to commencement to ensure they do not adversely 

affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and

 ƒ

the nature of the services provided does not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance 
with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board.

The following fees were paid or payable to Grant Thornton Australia Limited for non-audit services provided during the year ended 
29 February 2020:

Taxation 
Corporate finance 

  $146,337 (2019: $54,081) 
  Nil (2019: $10,000)

Corporate Governance
The  Directors  aspire  to  maintain  the  standards  of  Corporate  Governance  appropriate  to  Jupiter.  Jupiter’s  Corporate  Governance 
Statement is set out on pages 28 to 38 of this Report.

Proceedings on behalf of Jupiter
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of Jupiter or intervene in any proceedings to which Jupiter 
is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of Jupiter for all or any part of those proceedings. Jupiter was not a party 
to any such proceedings during the year.

The Consolidated Entity was not a party to any such proceedings during the reporting year.

This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Priyank Thapliyal
Guernsey 
27 May 2020

Directors’ Report 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020 
Remuneration Report 

LETTER FROM REMUNERATION AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Dear Shareholders

I am pleased to present the 2020 Remuneration Report for Jupiter Mines Limited.

The Company’s 2019 Annual General Meeting was rather eventful, with a vote against Remuneration Report, resulting 
in a “second strike” and subsequent “Spill Resolution”, which was not passed. Unfortunately, the election to the Board 
of Ms Melissa North, Jupiter’s CFO and Company Secretary, was not passed. Other Director election and re-election 
resolutions were passed, but with a significant vote against.

Jupiter met again with investors and proxy advisors both before and after the AGM to discuss the key issues, which 
were not changed from the prior year. The Committee and Board deliberated on the stakeholder engagement and 
have chosen to retain remuneration strategy, which is aligned with the shareholder return (dividend and payout ratio) 
strategy articulated in the IPO prospectus. The election of Mr Hans-Jürgen Mende as a Non-Executive Director, as a 
major shareholder representative, will further widen the Board’s skill set and experience. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all shareholders for their ongoing support of Jupiter. I recommend this 
remuneration report to all shareholders and proxy advisors and welcome suggestions and the opportunity to discuss 
it with you before or during the Annual General Meeting.

Yours faithfully

Paul Murray
Independent Non-Executive Director 
Chairman, Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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Remuneration Report 

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDRemuneration Report (Audited)

The  Directors  of  Jupiter  Mines  Limited  present 
the 
Remuneration  Report  for  Non-Executive  Directors,  Executive 
Directors  and  other  Key  Management  Personnel,  prepared 
in  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001. 

The Remuneration Report is set out under the following main 
headings: 

(a)  Principles used to determine the nature and amount of 

remuneration

(b)  Details of remuneration

(c)  Service agreements

(d)  Share-based remuneration

(e)  Bonuses included in remuneration; and

(f)  Other information.

a.  Principles used to determine 
remuneration strategy and 
structure

The principles of the Group’s executive strategy and frameworks 
are: 

 ƒ

 ƒ

 ƒ

to align rewards to business outcomes that deliver value to 
shareholders

to  drive  a  high  performance  culture  and  rewarding  high 
performing individuals; and 

to  ensure  remuneration  is  competitive  in  the  relevant 
employment  market  place  to  support  the  attraction, 
motivation and retention of executive talent

The  Board  has  established  a  Remuneration  and  Nomination 
Committee  which  operates  in  accordance  with  its  charter  as 
approved by the Board and is responsible for determining and 
reviewing  compensation  arrangements  for  the  Directors  and 
the Executive Team.

The  remuneration  structure  that  has  been  adopted  by  the 
Group consists of the following components: 

 ƒ fixed remuneration being annual salary; and 

 ƒ

short term incentives, being employee bonuses.

The  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee  assess  the 
appropriateness  of  the  nature  and  amount  of  remuneration 
on a periodic basis by reference to recent employment market 
conditions  with  the  overall  objective  of  ensuring  maximum 
stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Board 
and Executive Team. 

The  payment  of  bonuses  and  other  incentive  payments  are 
reviewed  by  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee 
annually as part of the review of executive remuneration and a 
recommendation is put to the Board for approval. All bonuses 
and incentives must be linked to pre-determined performance 
criteria. 

Short Term Incentive (STI) 

Jupiter  performance  measures  involve  the  use  of  annual 
performance objectives. 

The  performance  measures  have  been  set  after  consultation 
with the Directors and executives and are specifically tailored 
to  the  areas  where  each  executive  has  a  level  of  control.  The 
measures  target  areas  the  Board  believes  hold  the  greatest 
potential for expansion and profit. 

The  key  performance  indicators  (KPIs)  for  the  Executive  Team 
are summarised as follows: 

Performance areas:

 ƒ Financial:  net  profit  before  tax  and  impairments  and 

distributions to shareholders

 ƒ Non-financial:  discretionary  strategic  and/or  project  based 

objectives set by the Board

Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth 

In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the Board have regard to the following items in respect 
of the current financial year and the previous five financial years:

Item

EPS ($ per share)

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

0.0486

0.0706

0.0434

0.0902

(0.0756)

Cash distributions to shareholders ($)

93,053,074

146,924,327

82,881,285

70,635,693

-

Net profit/(loss) after tax ($)

95,118,503

138,033,499

92,205,663

200,099,335

(172,396,327)

Share of profit/(loss) from Tshipi investment ($)

98,191,396

188,505,385

94,040,638

41,474,035

(6,936,157)

Remuneration Report (Audited)

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Remuneration Report (Audited)

JUPITER MINES LIMITED 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed are as follows: 

Executive Directors

Priyank Thapliyal

Melissa North

c.  Service agreements 

Fixed Remuneration

At risk: Short-term 
incentives (STI)

46.3%

74.9%

53.7%

25.1%

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Executive Directors and other key management personnel are formalised in 
a Service Agreement. The major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below:

Priyank Thapliyal – Chief Executive Officer

Subject

Base salary

Annual Bonus

Confidentiality 

Termination

Restrictive covenants

Provision

The Executive is entitled to receive an annual salary of £400,000 (with no pension or superannuation 
contributions).

The Executive will be entitled to receive a bonus (Annual Bonus) equal to 1% of the value of amounts 
paid by way of: (i) a dividend; (ii) a distribution, payment or return of capital; or (iii) the acceptance 
of equal access buy-back offers made to all Shareholders, paid or made by the Company to its 
Shareholders at any time after the listing date until the date of termination of the Executive’s 
employment. The Annual Bonus is payable in cash.  

The Executive must keep the Company’s confidential information confidential, except in certain 
circumstances, including where the disclosure is required by law or the Company provides prior 
written consent.

The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment by giving 6 months’ written notice and 
payment of an amount equal to 6 months’ salary and the amount of Annual Bonus paid in the 12 
months prior to termination. 

The Company may make payment in lieu of notice, comprising an amount of up to 12 months’ salary 
and the amount of Annual Bonus paid in the 12 months prior to termination.

The Company may otherwise terminate the employment immediately for misconduct or other 
matters that are usual grounds for summary dismissal.

The Executive may terminate the Executive’s employment by giving 6 months’ written notice. 

In the event of a change of control (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act) and 
diminution in the duties and responsibilities of the Executive as a chief executive officer of a public 
listed company, the Executive may elect to terminate the employment and become entitled to 
receive a payment equal to 12 months’ salary and the amount of Annual Bonus paid in the 12 months 
prior to termination.

The Executive is subject to post-employment restraints on engaging in a business for the production, 
purchase, sale or marketing of manganese ore, and soliciting the employees, suppliers or clients of 
the Company or Tshipi é Ntle. The restraint has potential effect globally for up to 6 months following 
termination of employment.

Remuneration Report (Audited)

2 5

ANNUAL REPORT 2020Melissa North – Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Subject

Base salary

Annual Bonus

Other entitlements

Confidentiality 

Provision

The Executive is entitled to receive an annual salary of $257,600 inclusive of superannuation.

Following the end of each financial year commencing after 28 February 2018, and the Executive 
being employed at the date of release of the Company’s financial statements for the financial year 
to which the bonus relates, the Executive may be entitled to an annual bonus of an amount to be 
determined by the Board in its absolute discretion.

The Executive is entitled to a computer and mobile phone allowance, and reimbursement of all 
out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred by the Chief Financial Officer in the performance of her 
duties, including expenses relating to entertainment, meals and travelling.

The Executive must keep the Company’s confidential information confidential, except in certain 
circumstances, including where the disclosure is required by law or the Company provides prior 
written consent.

Termination

The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment by giving 3 months’ written notice. The 
Company may make payment in lieu of notice.

The Company may otherwise terminate the employment immediately for misconduct or other 
matters that are usual grounds for summary dismissal.

The Executive may terminate the Executive’s employment by giving 3 months’ written notice. 

In the event of a change of control (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act) and 
diminution in the duties and responsibilities of the Executive as a chief financial officer and company 
secretary of a public listed company, the Executive may elect to terminate the employment and 
become entitled to receive a payment equal to 6 months’ salary and the amount of Annual Bonus 
paid in the 12 months prior to termination.

Restrictive covenants

The Executive is subject to post-employment restraints on soliciting the Company’s employees, 
suppliers or clients. The restraint has potential effect globally for up to 6 months following 
termination of employment.

d.  Share-based remuneration

The Company has not granted any share-based remuneration and does not plan to adopt any such remuneration plans.

e.  Bonuses included in remuneration

Details of the short-term incentive cash bonuses awarded as remuneration to each key management personnel, the percentage of 
the available bonus that was paid in the financial year, and the percentage that was forfeited because the person did not meet the 
service and performance criteria is set out below. No part of the bonus is payable in future years.

Executive Grant date

Nature of 
compensation

Service or 
performance 
criteria

Financial 
year 
related 
to

Included in 
remuneration 
($)

Percentage 
vested 
during the 
year 

Percentage 
forfeited 
during the 
year

Priyank 
Thapliyal

31 October 2019

Cash bonus

29 April 2020

Cash bonus

17 September 2018 Cash bonus

19 February 2019

Cash bonus

Distribution of cash 
to shareholders

Distribution of cash 
to shareholders

Distribution of cash 
to shareholders

Distribution of cash 
to shareholders

2020

783,596

100%

2020

146,9241

100%

2019

979,496

100%

2019

489,748

100%

-

-

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2 6

Remuneration Report (Audited)

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDExecutive Grant date

Nature of 
compensation

Service or 
performance 
criteria

Financial 
year 
related 
to

Included in 
remuneration 
($)

Percentage 
vested 
during the 
year 

Percentage 
forfeited 
during the 
year

2020

100,0001

100%

2019

40,000

100%

2019

141,553

100%

2019

125,000

100%

-

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-

Melissa 
North

24 March 2020

Cash bonus

19 March 2018

Cash bonus

18 April 2018

Cash bonus

28 February 2019

Cash bonus

1  Subsequent to year end.

f.  Other information

Discretionary 
financial year 
bonus, to be 
employed at 
date of release 
of 2020 financial 
statements

Completion of 
March 2018 share 
buy-back

Listing of Jupiter 
Mines on ASX

Discretionary 
financial year 
bonus, to be 
employed at 
date of release 
of 2019 financial 
statements

Shares held by directors and key management personnel 

The number of ordinary shares in  the Company during the 2020 reporting period held by each  of the  Group’s  key management 
personnel, including their related parties, is set out below:

Director

Brian Gilbertson

Andrew Bell1

Paul Murray

Priyank Thapliyal

Yeongjin Heo2

Hans-Jürgen Mende3

Brian Beem

Melissa North

Balance at start  
of year

Granted as 
remuneration

Other changes

Held at the end of 
reporting period

145,845,372

18,524,914

1,190,000

33,939,917

134,992,472

-

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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(1,500,000)

-

200,000

17,024,914

1,190,000

23,497,667

57,437,584

-

134,992,472

252,958,802

252,958,802

176,950

-

176,950

-

1  Andrew Bell as the Chairman and Director of Red Rock Resources plc has a relevant interest in Red Rock Resources plc (RRR). RRR is the beneficial owner of 

17,024,914 Ordinary Shares in the Company at balance date.

2  Yeongjin Heo as Managing Director of POSCO Australia Pty Ltd, has a relevant interest in POSCO Australia Pty Ltd (POSCO) and POSCO Australia GP PTY LTD (POSA 
GP). POSCO is the registered owner of 22,948,152 Ordinary Shares and POSA GP is the registered owner of 112,044,320 Ordinary Shares in the Company at balance 

date.

3  Hans-Jürgen Mende as Executive Chairman of the AMCI Group, which has a relevant interest in AMCI Euro Holdings B.V. This entity is the registered owner of 
145,845,372 Ordinary Shares in the Company at balance. Mr Mende also has a relevant interest in HJM Jupiter L.P, which is the beneficial owner of 107,113,430 

Ordinary Shares in the Company at balance date.

None of the shares included in the table above are held nominally by key management personnel.

Other transactions with key management personnel

There were no other material transactions with key management personnel for 2020 or 2019. 

End of Audited Remuneration Report

Remuneration Report (Audited)

2 7

ANNUAL REPORT 2020Corporate Governance Statement

1.  Overview

The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Company, and it recognises 
the need for the highest standards of ethical behaviour and accountability. It is committed to administering its corporate governance 
structures  to  promote  integrity  and  responsible  decision-making.  Accordingly,  where  appropriate  the  Company  has  sought  to 
adopt the ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations’ (Third Edition) (ASX Recommendations) published by the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council.

The corporate governance principles and practices adopted by the Company may depart from those generally applicable to ASX-
listed  companies  under  ASX  Recommendations  where  the  Board  considers  compliance  is  not  appropriate  having  regard  to  the 
nature and size of the Company’s business and operations.

The Company sets out below its “if not why not” report in relation to those matters of corporate governance where the Company’s 
practice departs from the ASX Recommendations, to the extent that they are currently applicable to the Company. 

This statement is current as at 27 May 2020 and has been approved by the Board.

2.  ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations

Principle ASX Recommendation

Comply Comments

Principle 1 – Lay solid foundation for management and oversight

1.1

A listed entity should disclose:

Yes

(a)  the respective roles and 

responsibilities of its board and 
management; and

(b)  those matters expressly reserved 

to the board and those delegated 
to management.

Jupiter has adopted a Board Charter that discloses the role and 
responsibilities of the Board. 

Under the Board Charter, the Board is responsible for the overall 
operation and stewardship of the Company and, in particular, is 
responsible for:

 ƒ oversight of control and accountability systems; 

 ƒ appointing and removing the Chief Executive Officer, Chief 

Financial Officer and Company Secretary;

 ƒ approving the annual operating budget; 

 ƒ approving and monitoring the progress of major capital and 

operating expenditure; 

 ƒ monitoring compliance with all legal and regulatory 

obligations; 

 ƒ

reviewing any risk management system (which may be a 
series of systems established on a per-project basis); 

 ƒ monitoring any executive officer’s performance; and 

 ƒ approving and monitoring financial and other reporting to 
the market, shareholders of the Company (Shareholders), 
employees and other stakeholders. 

A copy of the Board Charter can be found on the  
Company’s website at  
www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance 

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A listed entity should:

Yes

(a)  undertake appropriate checks 
before appointing a person, 
or putting forward to security 
holders a candidate for election, 
as a director; and

(b)  provide security holders with 
all material information in its 
possession relevant to a decision 
on whether or not to elect or re-
elect a director.

Jupiter conducts background checks of candidates for the 
position of director of the Company (Director) prior to their 
appointment or nomination for election by Shareholders, 
including checks as to good character, experience, education, 
qualifications, criminal history and bankruptcy.

The Company does not propose to conduct specific checks prior 
to nominating an existing Director for re-election by Shareholders 
at a general meeting on the basis that each incumbent Director 
is required to submit to the ASX ‘good fame and character’ 
assessment during the Company’s admission to the official list  
of ASX.

As a matter of practice, Jupiter includes in its notices of meeting 
a brief biography and other material information in relation to 
each Director who stands for election or re-election, including 
relevant qualifications and professional experience of the 
nominated Director for consideration by Shareholders.

1.3

1.4

A listed entity should have a written 
agreement with each director and 
senior executive setting out the terms 
of their appointment.

The company secretary of a listed 
entity should be accountable directly 
to the board, through the chair, on 
all matters to do with the proper 
functioning of the board.

Yes

Yes

The Company has entered into an employment contract with 
Priyank Thapliyal, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and 
Melissa North, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who are 
engaged on a full-time basis. The Company has entered into 
letters of engagement with each of its non-executive Directors 
setting out the key terms and conditions of their engagement.

The Company Secretary reports directly, and is accountable, to 
the Board through the Chairman of the Board (Chairman) in 
relation to all governance matters.

The Company Secretary also advises and supports the Board to 
implement adopted governance procedures and co-ordinates 
the circulation of meeting agendas and papers.

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Given the Company’s main asset is its interest in the Tshipi Borwa 
Manganese Mine (Tshipi Project), which it holds through its 
indirect 49.9% interest in Tshipi é Ntle, and Jupiter itself has few 
employees, Jupiter has not adopted a formal diversity policy at 
this stage. 

The Company appointed its first female Director to the Board  
on 14 March 2019, however this appointment was not approved 
by shareholders and Ms North was removed from the Board on 
29 July 2019.

The Company has a policy to select the best available officers and 
staff for each relevant position in a non-discriminatory manner 
based on merit. 

Notwithstanding this, the Board respects and values the 
benefits that diversity (e.g. gender, age, ethnicity, cultural 
background, disability and martial/family status etc.) brings in 
relation to expanding the Company’s perspective and thereby 
improving corporate performance, increasing Shareholder value 
and maximising the probability of achieving the Company’s 
objectives. 

The Board is committed to developing a diverse workplace where 
appointments or advancements are made on a fair and equitable 
basis.

1.5

A listed entity should: 

No

(a)  have a diversity policy which 

includes requirements for the 
board or a relevant committee 
of the board to set measurable 
objectives for achieving gender 
diversity and to assess annually 
both the objectives and the 
entity’s progress in achieving 
them;

(b)  disclose that policy or a summary 

of it; and

(c)  disclose as at the end of each 

reporting period the measurable 
objectives for achieving gender 
diversity set by the board or a 
relevant committee of the board 
in accordance with the entity’s 
diversity policy and its progress 
towards achieving them, and 
either:

(i)  the respective proportions 
of men and women on the 
board, in senior executive 
positions and across 
the whole organisation 
(including how the entity has 
defined “senior executive” for 
these purposes); or

(ii)  if the entity is a “relevant 
employer” under the 
Workplace Gender Equality 
Act, the entity’s most recent 
“Gender Equality Indicators”, 
as defined in and published 
under that Act.

1.6

A listed entity should:

Yes

(a)  have and disclose a process 

for periodically evaluating the 
performance of the board, its 
committees and individual 
directors; and 

(b)  disclose, in relation to each 
reporting period, whether a 
performance evaluation was 
undertaken in the reporting 
period in accordance with that 
process. 

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible 
for the evaluation of the Board’s performance and its individual 
Directors. 

Jupiter has also adopted in its Board Charter a commitment to 
review its own performance at intervals considered appropriate 
by the Chairman. The same performance review mechanism is 
also present in the Audit Committee and Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee Charters.

Jupiter will continue to disclose if and when it has conducted any 
performance evaluations.

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1.7

A listed entity should:

(a)  have and disclose a process 
for periodically evaluating 
the performance of its senior 
executives; and

(b)  disclose, in relation to each 
reporting period, whether a 
performance evaluation was 
undertaken in the reporting 
period in accordance with that 
process.

Yes

The Board is responsible for monitoring the performance of 
executive officers. 

The Board has established policies to ensure that Jupiter 
remunerates fairly and responsibly. The Company designed its 
remuneration policy to ensure that the level and composition 
of remuneration is competitive, reasonable and appropriate 
to attract and maintain Directors with the requisite skills 
and experience to guide the Company towards achieving 
its objectives.

Jupiter will continue to disclose if and when it has conducted any 
performance evaluations.

Principle 2 – Structure the board to add value

2.1

The board of a listed entity should:

Yes

The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee (RN Committee). 

The RN Committee Charter discloses the RN Committee’s role 
and responsibilities.

The RN Committee presently consists of Paul Murray, Andrew 
Bell and Brian Gilbertson. Mr Murray, Mr Bell and Mr Gilbertson 
are independent and non-executive Directors. Mr Murray is the 
chairman of the RN Committee.

Jupiter will continue to disclose at the end of each reporting 
period the number of times the RN Committee met throughout 
the relevant period.

The RN Committee Charter is available on Jupiter’s website at 
www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

(a)  have a nomination committee 

which:

(i)  has at least three members, 
a majority of whom are 
independent directors; and

(ii)  is chaired by an independent 

director,

and disclose:

(iii)  the charter of the 

committee;

(iv)  the members of  

the committee; and

(v)  as at the end of each 

reporting period, the number 
of times the committee met 
throughout the period and 
the individual attendances 
of the members at those 
meetings; or

(b)  if it does not have a nomination 
committee, disclose that fact 
and the processes it employs to 
address board succession issues 
and to ensure that the board 
has the appropriate balance of 
skills, knowledge, experience, 
independence and diversity to 
enable it to discharge its duties 
and responsibilities effectively.

A listed entity should have and 
disclose a board skills matrix setting 
out the mix of skills and diversity that 
the board currently has or is looking 
to achieve in its membership.

2.2

No

Jupiter does not currently have a skills or diversity matrix in 
relation to its Board members. The Board considers that such a 
matrix is not necessary given the current state of operations. 

The RN Committee is presently responsible for ensuring the 
Directors have the appropriate mix of competencies to enable 
the Board to discharge its responsibilities effectively.

The Board may adopt such a matrix later as the Company’s 
operations evolve.

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The Board considers that Mr Paul Murray ,Mr Andrew Bell  and 
Mr Brian Gilbertson are independent Directors because they are 
free from any business or other relationship with the Company 
that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived 
to materially interfere with, the independent exercise of their 
judgement as Directors. 

The Company appointed Mr Murray as a Director on 4 August 
2003, Mr Bell on 19 May 2008, and Mr Gilbertson on 22 June 2010.

Mr Gilbertson was re-classified as Independent following 
Pallinghurst Consolidated (Cayman) Limited’s sale of all Jupiter 
shares.

2.3

A listed entity should disclose: 

Yes

(a)  the names of the directors 

considered by the board to be 
independent directors;

(b)  if the director has an interest, 

position, association or 
relationship of the type described 
in Box 2.3 but the board is of 
the opinion that it does not 
compromise the independence 
of the director, the nature of 
interest, position, association or 
relationship in question and an 
explanation of why the board is of 
that opinion; and

(c)  the length of service of each 

director.

2.4

A majority of the board of a listed 
entity should be independent 
directors.

No

A majority of the Board are not independent Directors. Three of 
the Board’s six Directors, being Mr Paul Murray, Mr Andrew Bell 
and Mr Brian Gilbertson are considered independent. 

The Company does not consider Mr Yeongjin Heo independent 
because he is the managing director of POSCO Australia Pty Ltd, 
a significant shareholder of Jupiter. 

The Company does not consider Mr Priyank Thapliyal 
independent because Jupiter employs him in an executive 
capacity, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

The Company does not consider Mr Hans Mende independent 
because of his association with AMCI Euro Holdings B.V.,  
a significant shareholder of Jupiter. 

The Company believes that the current structure of the Board is 
the most appropriate given the size and current operations of the 
Company. 

2.5

The chair of the board of a listed 
entity should be an independent 
director and, in particular, should not 
be the same person as the CEO of 
the entity.

Yes

The Chairman, Mr Brian Gilbertson, is an independent Director. 
The Board believes Mr Gilbertson’s experience and industry 
knowledge makes him the most appropriate person to lead  
the Board. 

Mr Priyank Thapliyal is the Chief Executive Officer and is not the 
Chairman.

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A listed entity should have a program 
for inducting new directors and 
provide appropriate professional 
development opportunities for 
directors to develop and maintain 
the skills and knowledge needed 
to perform their role as directors 
effectively.

Principle 3 – Act ethically and responsibly

3.1

A listed entity should have a code 
of conduct for its directors, senior 
executives and employees and 
disclose that code or a summary of it.

Yes

Induction program

When a Director is appointed, they receive with their 
appointment letter a copy of the Company’s constitution, 
corporate governance policies and charters. The contents of 
this due diligence pack contain sufficient information to allow 
the new Director to gain an understanding of the rights, duties, 
responsibilities and role of the Board, Board committees and the 
executive team.

The Company Secretary arranges for new Directors to undertake 
an induction program to enable them to gain an understanding of: 

 ƒ

 ƒ

the Company’s operations and the industry sectors in which it 
operates; 

the Company’s financial, strategic, operational and risk 
management position; 

 ƒ

their rights, duties and responsibilities; and 

 ƒ any other relevant information. 

As part of this induction program, a new Director will meet with 
all incumbent Directors (if this has not already taken place).

Director development

In order to achieve continuing improvement in Board 
performance, all Directors are encouraged to undergo continual 
professional development.

Yes

The Board believes that the success of Jupiter has been, and will 
continue to be, enhanced by a strong ethical culture within the 
organisation. 

Jupiter has a Code of Conduct and Ethics (Code) which sets the 
standards that all Directors, officers, employees, consultants and 
contractors and all other people representing the Company are 
expected to comply with in relation to all commercial operations. 

The Code also outlines the procedure for reporting any breaches 
of the Code and the possible disciplinary action the Company 
may take in respect of any breaches.

In addition to their obligations under the Corporations Act 
2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) in relation to inside information, 
all Directors, employees and consultants have a duty of 
confidentiality to Jupiter in relation to confidential information 
they possess. 

In fulfilling their duties, each Director dealing with corporate 
governance matters may obtain independent professional advice 
at Jupiter’s expense after consultation with the Chairman. 

The Company ensures that all incumbent and new personnel 
have a copy of the Code. It is also available on Jupiter’s website at 
www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

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Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

4.1

The board of a listed entity should:

Yes

The Company has established an Audit Committee to assist 
the Board in its oversight responsibilities in relation to financial 
management and reporting, external audit and financial 
risk management of the Company and safeguarding the 
independence of the external auditor. 

The Audit Committee Charter sets out the functions, operating 
mechanisms and responsibilities of the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee presently consists of Paul Murray,  
Andrew Bell and Mr Yeongjin Heo. Mr Murray and Mr Bell are 
both independent and non-executive. Mr Murray acts as the 
chairman of the Audit Committee. 

The Audit Committee Charter also requires that all committee 
members have a working familiarity with basic accounting and 
finance practices and that at least one member have financial 
expertise.

A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is available on  
Jupiter’s website at  
www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

(a)  should have an audit committee 

which: 

(i)  has at least three members, 

all of whom are non-
executive directors and 
a majority of whom are 
independent directors; and 

(ii)  is chaired by an independent 
director, who is not the chair 
of the board, 

and disclose: 

(iii)  the charter of the 

committee; 

(iv)  the relevant qualifications 
and experience of the 
members of the committee; 
and 

(v)  in relation to each reporting 

period, the number of 
times the committee met 
throughout the period and 
the individual attendances 
of the members at those 
meetings, or

(b)  if it does not have an audit 

committee, disclose that fact 
and the processes it employs 
that independently verify and 
safeguard the integrity of its 
corporate reporting, including the 
processes for the appointment 
and removal of the external 
auditor and the rotation of the 
audit engagement partner.

The board of a listed entity should, 
before it approves the entity’s 
financial statements for a financial 
period, receive from its CEO and CFO 
a declaration that, in their opinion, 
the financial records of the entity 
have been properly maintained and 
that the financial statements comply 
with the appropriate accounting 
standards and give a true and fair 
view of the financial position and 
performance of the entity and that 
the opinion has been formed on 
the basis of a sound system of risk 
management and internal control 
which is operating effectively.

A listed entity that has an AGM 
should ensure that its external 
auditor attends its AGM and is 
available to answer questions from 
security holders relevant to the audit.

4.2

4.3

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Yes

As a matter of practice, Jupiter obtains declarations from its Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer substantially in the 
form referred to in Recommendation 4.2 before approving its 
financial statements. 

Yes

In accordance with the Company’s constitution and the 
applicable provisions of the Corporations Act, the Company 
requests its external auditor to attend each 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. 

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Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure

5.1

A listed entity should have a written 
policy for complying with its 
continuous disclosure obligations 
under the Listing Rules and disclose 
that policy or a summary of it.

Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders

A listed entity should provide 
information about itself and its 
governance to investors via its 
website.

A listed entity should design and 
implement an investor relations 
program to facilitate effective two-
way communication with investors.

6.1

6.2

6.3

Yes

Jupiter has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy. 

Jupiter is a “disclosing entity” pursuant to section 111AR of the 
Corporations Act and, as such, is required to comply with the 
continuous disclosure requirements of Chapter 3 of the Listing 
Rules and section 674 of the Corporations Act.

The Company is committed to observing its disclosure 
obligations under the Corporations Act and its obligations under 
the Listing Rules.  

The Company will post all announcements provided to ASX on its 
website. 

A copy of the Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on 
Jupiter’s website at  
www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

Yes

Yes

Information about Jupiter and its corporate governance, 
including copies of the Company’s various corporate governance 
policies and charters, are available on its website at  
www.jupitermines.com/about-us

Jupiter has adopted a Shareholder Communications Policy to 
promote effective communication with Shareholders, ensure all 
relevant information is disseminated to Shareholders effectively 
and to encourage the participation of Shareholders at Company 
general meetings.

 ƒ The Company communicates with Shareholders:

 ƒ

 ƒ

 ƒ

through releases to the market via the ASX;

through Jupiter’s website;

through information provided directly to Shareholders; and

 ƒ at general meetings.

A listed entity should disclose the 
policies and processes it has in 
place to facilitate and encourage 
participation at meetings of security 
holders.

Yes

Jupiter supports Shareholder participation in general meetings 
and seeks to provide appropriate mechanisms for such 
participation, including by ensuring that meetings are held 
at convenient times and places to encourage Shareholder 
participation. 

In preparing for general meetings, Jupiter drafts the notice of 
meeting and related explanatory information so that they provide 
all of the information that is relevant to Shareholders in making 
decisions on matters to be voted on by them at the meeting. This 
information is presented clearly and concisely so that it is easy to 
understand and not ambiguous. 

Jupiter uses general meetings as a tool to effectively 
communicate with Shareholders and allow Shareholders a 
reasonable opportunity to ask questions of the Board of Directors 
and to participate in the meeting. 

Mechanisms for encouraging and facilitating Shareholder 
participation are reviewed regularly to encourage the highest 
level of Shareholder participation. 

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6.4

A listed entity should give security 
holders the option to receive 
communications from, and send 
communications to, the entity and its 
security registry electronically.

Yes

Jupiter considers that communicating with Shareholders by 
electronic means is an efficient way to distribute information in a 
timely and convenient manner. 

Jupiter provides new Shareholders with the option to receive 
communications from Jupiter electronically and encourages 
them to do so. Existing Shareholders are also encouraged to 
request communications electronically. 

Jupiter will provide all Shareholders that have opted to receive 
communications electronically with notifications when it uploads 
an announcement or other communication (including an annual 
reports and notice of meeting) to the ASX announcements 
platform.

Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk

7.1

The board should: 

No

Jupiter does not have a separate risk management committee. 

(a)  have a committee or committees 
to oversee risk, each of which: 

(i)  has at least three members, 
a majority of whom are 
independent directors; and 

(ii)  is chaired by an independent 

director,

and disclose: 

(iii)  the charter of the 

committee; 

(iv)  the members of the 
committee; and 

(v)  as at the end of each 

reporting period, the number 
of times the committee met 
throughout the period and 
the individual attendances 
of the members at those 
meetings; or 

(b)  if it does not have a risk 

committee or committees that 
satisfy (a) above, disclose that 
fact and the processes it employs 
for overseeing the entity’s risk 
management framework.

The board or a committee of the 
board should review the entity’s 
risk management framework at 
least annually to satisfy itself that it 
continues to be sound; and disclose, 
in relation to each reporting period, 
whether such a review has taken 
place.

7.2

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The Board as a whole is broadly responsible for risk management, 
including the review of any risk management system or series 
of systems that may be implemented by management on a 
per-project basis.  The Audit Committee is responsible for the 
management of financial risk.

The Board considers that, given the Company’s current scope of 
operations and the fact that only Mr Thapliyal holds an executive 
position, efficiencies or other benefits would not be gained by 
establishing a separate risk management committee at present.

As the Company’s operations evolve, the Board will reconsider 
the appropriateness of forming a separate risk management 
committee.

Yes

The Board has responsibility for the monitoring of risk 
management and reviews the Company’s risk management 
framework on an annual basis to ensure that the framework 
continues to be effective.

The Company will continue to disclose the outcome of the 
annual risk management review in its annual reports.

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A listed entity should disclose: 

Yes

(a)  if it has an internal audit function, 
how the function is structured 
and what role it performs; or 

(b)  if it does not have an internal 
audit function, that fact and 
the processes it employs for 
evaluating and continually 
improving the effectiveness of its 
risk management and internal 
control processes.

Jupiter does not currently have an internal audit function. This 
function is undertaken by relevant staff under the direction of the 
Board.

The Company has adopted internal control procedures, including 
the following:

 ƒ

the Company has authorisation limits in place for expenditure 
and payments; 

 ƒ a Director or senior manager must not approve a payment 
to themselves or a related party, other than standard salary/
directors fees in accordance with their Board approved 
remuneration;

 ƒ

 ƒ

the Company prepares cash flow forecasts which include 
materiality thresholds and which are regularly reviewed; and

the Company regularly reviews its other financial materiality 
thresholds. 

The Board and senior management are charged with evaluating 
and considering improvements to the Company’s risk 
management and internal control processes on an ongoing basis.

The Board considers that an internal audit function is not 
currently necessary given the current size and scope of the 
Company’s operations. 

As the Company’s operations evolve, the Board will reconsider the 
appropriateness of adopting an internal audit function.

7.4

A listed entity should disclose 
whether it has any material exposure 
to economic, environmental and 
social sustainability risks and, if it 
does, how it manages or intends to 
manage those risks.

Yes

Jupiter’s primary business is the production and export of 
manganese via its 49.9% beneficial interest in the Tshipi Project 
in South Africa. As such, the Company is exposed to the unique 
risks to which Tshipi é Ntle is exposed. This includes, but is not 
limited to, the following key risks:

 ƒ fluctuations in the price of manganese ore;

 ƒ fluctuations in third party contractor costs;

 ƒ any reduction in the global demand for steel;

 ƒ

risks arising from mining operations being concentrated at 
one mine;

 ƒ economic, political or social instability in South Africa may 

effect operations or profits; and

 ƒ a range of other economic, environmental and social 
sustainability risks faced by all other mining industry 
companies in an open economy.

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Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly

8.1

The board of a listed entity should 
have a remuneration committee 
which: 

(a)  has at least three members, 
a majority of whom are 
independent directors;

(b)  is chaired by an independent 

director, and disclose: 

(c)  the charter of the committee; 

(d)  the members of the committee; 

and 

(e)  as at the end of each reporting 
period, the number of times 
the committee met throughout 
the period and the individual 
attendances of the members at 
those meetings.

Yes

The Company has established a RN Committee to assist the 
Board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to:

 ƒ

 ƒ

 ƒ

remuneration policies for non–executive Directors;

remuneration policies for executive Directors;

remuneration policies for executive management;

 ƒ equity participation;

 ƒ human resources policies; and

 ƒ any other matters referred to the RN Committee by the Board.

The RN Committee Charter sets out the functions, operating 
mechanisms and responsibilities of the committee.

The RN Committee presently consists of Paul Murray,  
Andrew Bell and Brian Gilbertson, who are independent and 
non-executive directors. Mr Murray acts as the chairman of the 
RN Committee.

Jupiter will continue to disclose at the end of each reporting 
period the number of times the committee met throughout the 
relevant period.

A copy of the RN Committee Charter is available on Jupiter’s 
website at www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

8.2

8.3

A listed entity should separately 
disclose its policies and practices 
regarding the remuneration of 
non-executive directors and the 
remuneration of executive directors 
and other senior executives.

A listed entity which has an  
equity-based remuneration scheme 
should have a policy on whether 
participants are permitted to enter 
into transactions (whether through 
the use of derivatives or otherwise) 
which limit the economic risk of 
participating in the scheme; and 
disclose that policy or a summary 
of it.

Yes

Jupiter’s policies and practices regarding the remuneration 
of executive and non-executive Directors and other senior 
executives will be set out in the remuneration report contained in 
Jupiter’s annual report for each financial year. 

Furthermore, Jupiter’s remuneration policies and practices 
are subject to review by the RN Committee, as set out in the 
Company’s RN Committee Charter.

Yes

Jupiter’s Share Trading Policy states the requirements for all 
Directors, executives, employees, contractors and consultants of 
the Company dealing in the Company’s Securities.

The policy provides that Directors and senior executives must not 
at any time enter into a transaction (e.g. writing a call option) that 
operates or is intended to operate to limit the economic risk of 
holdings of unvested Jupiter securities under any equity-based 
remuneration schemes offered by the Company. 

A copy of the Share Trading Policy is available on Jupiter’s website 
at www.jupitermines.com/about-us/corporate-governance

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JUPITER MINES LIMITEDAnnual  Financial  Report

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
29 FEBRUARY 2020

ABN 51 105 991 740 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Statement of Consolidated 
Profit or Loss and Other 
Comprehensive Income

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020

Consolidated Group

Note

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

Revenue

Gross profit

Other income

Employee benefits expense

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Amortisation of intangible assets

Administrative expenses

Other expenses

Profit from operations

Share of profit from joint venture entities using the equity method

Reversal of impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

2

2

17

10

11

4

14

13

10,358,857

10,358,857

660,096

(2,533,112)

(2,427)

(4,086)

(77,905)

(4,264,161)

4,137,262

98,191,396

-

1,188,810

(476,780)

885,403

13,116,608

13,116,608

645,559

(7,462,473)

(763)

2,740

(87,404)

(3,920,195)

2,294,072

188,505,385

1,177,243

980,907

(578,223)

(3,329,515)

Finance income

Finance costs 

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

103,926,091

189,049,869

3

(8,807,588)

(51,016,370)

Net profit attributable to members of parent entity

95,118,503

138,033,499

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be subsequently transferred to profit or loss:

Translation of foreign currency financial statements

Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

Change in the fair value of equity instruments carried at FVOCI

19

19

Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the year attributable to:

Owners of the parent

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:

Owners of the parent

Overall Operations

Basic earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share 

(18,314)

(310,412)

(217,535)

(235,849)

(496,638)

(807,050)

94,882,654

137,226,449

94,882,654

137,226,449

(235,849)

(807,050)

0.0486

0.0486

0.0706

0.0706

The Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

4 0

Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDStatement of Consolidated 
Financial Position

AS AT 29 FEBRUARY 2020

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Other current assets

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Exploration and evaluation assets

Deferred tax asset

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Dividend payable

Employee benefits

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Deferred tax liability

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated profits/(losses)

TOTAL EQUITY

Consolidated Group

Note

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

6

7

12

8

10

11

14

13

3

15

16

3

18

19

29,285,067

72,848,680

40,357,267

85,369,828

57,884

57,884

69,700,218

158,276,392

329,528

547,064

4,721

3,131

4,965

7,217

437,601,406

422,841,742

11,774,238

10,800,000

633,417

1,355,163

450,346,441

435,556,151

520,046,659

593,832,543

37,619,369

-

218,029

84,082,617

48,974,776

125,078

37,837,398

133,182,471

56,192,897

56,192,897

51,156,721

51,156,721

94,030,295

184,339,192

426,016,364

409,493,351

410,435,400

410,435,400

62,604

298,453

15,518,360

(1,240,502)

426,016,364

409,493,351

The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statement of Consolidated Financial Position

4 1

ANNUAL REPORT 2020Statement of Consolidated 
Changes in Equity

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020

Ordinary 
Issued 
Capital
$

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve
$

Equity 
Instruments 
at FVOCI 
Reserve
$

Note

Financial 
Assets 
Reserve
$

Accumulated 
Profits/
(Losses)
$

Total
$

Balance at 1 March 2018

433,003,602

268,608

-

-

836,896

32,048,590

466,157,696

-

138,033,499

138,033,499

Profit attributable to 
members of parent entity

Change in accounting 
policy arising from AASB 9

Total other comprehensive 
loss for the year

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Shares bought back 

Equity share based 
payments

-

-

-

-

18

18

(26,721,909)

4,153,707

Dividends paid/declared

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

836,896

(836,896)

(310,412)

(496,638)

-

-

-

-

(807,050)

(310,412)

340,257

(836,896)

138,033,499

137,226,449

Balance as at 28 February 2019

410,435,400

(41,804)

340,257

Profit attributable to 
members of parent entity

Total other comprehensive 
loss for the year

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Dividends paid/declared

-

-

-

-

-

-

(18,314)

(217,535)

(18,314)

(217,535)

-

-

Balance as at 29 February 2020

410,435,400

(60,118)

122,722

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(24,398,266)

(51,120,175)

-

4,153,707

(146,924,327)

(146,924,327)

(1,240,502)

409,493,351

95,118,503

95,118,503

-

(235,849)

95,118,503

94,882,654

(78,359,641)

(78,359,641)

15,518,360

426,016,364

4 2

Statement of Consolidated Changes in Equity

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDStatement of Consolidated  
Cash Flows

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments to suppliers and employees

Receipts from customers

Income taxes paid

Net cash used in operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets 

Payments for exploration and evaluation of mining reserves

Dividend received from investments

Interest received

Taxes paid

Net cash from investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Share buy-backs

Dividend paid

Net cash used in financing activities

Consolidated Group

Note

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

23

10

11

14

18

(12,825,698)

(8,264,623)

14,190,076

15,790,578

(2,692,358)

(8,207,440)

(1,327,980)

(681,485)

(2,183)

-

(974,238)

(4,518)

(2,492)

(919,011)

83,431,732

150,918,449

1,158,122

318,997

-

(4,187,458)

83,613,433

146,123,967

-

(51,120,175)

(127,334,417)

(97,949,552)

(127,334,417)

(149,069,727)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents held

(45,048,964)

(3,627,245)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial period

6

72,848,680

76,544,487

Effect of exchange rates on cash holdings in foreign currencies

1,485,351

(68,562)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial period

29,285,067

72,848,680

The Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statement of Consolidated  Cash Flows

4 3

ANNUAL REPORT 2020Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These  consolidated  financial  statements  and  notes  represent 
those  of  Jupiter  Mines  Limited  (“Jupiter”)  and  its  Controlled 
Entities (the “Consolidated Group” or “Group”).

The  principal  activities  of  Jupiter  during  the  year  have  been 
investment in the operating Tshipi Borwa Manganese Mine in 
South Africa and the sale of manganese ore.

The separate financial statements of the parent entity, Jupiter 
Mines  Limited,  have  not  been  presented  within  this  financial 
report as permitted by the Corporations Act 2001.

The  financial  statements  were  authorised  and  issued  by  the 
Board of Directors on 27 May 2020.

Basis of Preparation
These  general  purpose  financial  statements  have  been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, 
Interpretations,  other  authoritative 
Australian  Accounting 
pronouncements  of  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards 
Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001.

Australian  Accounting  Standards  set  out  accounting  policies 
that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report 
containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, 
events and conditions. Compliance with Australian Accounting 
Standards  ensures  that  the  financial  statements  and  notes 
also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 
Material  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of 
this  financial  report  are  presented  below  and  have  been 
consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  an  accruals  basis 
and is based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by 
the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, 
financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities.  All  amounts  in  the 
financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar. Tables 
may not cast in all instances due to rounding.

Jupiter  Mines  Limited  is  a  for-profit  entity  for  the  purpose  of 
preparing the financial statements.

a.  Principles of Consolidation

The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Parent 
Company  and  all  its  subsidiaries  as  of  29  February  2020.  The 
parent  controls  a  subsidiary  if  it  is  exposed,  or  has  rights,  to 
variable  returns  from  its  involvement  with  the  subsidiary  and 
has  the  ability  to  affect  those  returns  through  its  power  over 
the  subsidiary.  All  subsidiaries  have  a  reporting  date  of  29 
February. A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 9 to 
the financial statements.

In  preparing  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  all  inter-
Group  balances  and  transactions  between  entities  in  the 
Consolidated  Group  have  been  eliminated  on  consolidation. 
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where 
necessary  to  ensure  consistency  with  those  adopted  by  the 
parent entity.

Business Combinations

The  Group  applies  the  acquisition  method  in  accounting  for 
business  combinations.  The  consideration  transferred  by  the 
Group to obtain control of a subsidiary is calculated as the sum 
of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred, liabilities 
incurred, and the equity interests issued by the Group, which 
includes  the  fair  value  of  any  asset  or  liability  arising  from  a 
contingent  consideration  arrangement.  Acquisition  costs  are 
expensed as incurred.

The Group recognises identifiable assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed in a business combination regardless of whether they 
have  been  previously  recognised  in  the  acquiree’s  financial 
statements  prior  to  the  acquisition.  Assets  acquired  and 
liabilities assumed are generally measured at their acquisition-
date fair values. 

Goodwill  is  stated  after  separate  recognition  of  identifiable 
intangible  assets.  It  is  calculated  as  the  excess  of  the  sum  of: 
(a)  fair  value  of  consideration  transferred,  (b)  the  recognised 
amount  of  any  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree,  and 
(c) acquisition-date fair value of any existing equity interest in 
the acquiree, over the acquisition-date fair values of identifiable 
net assets. If the fair values of identifiable net assets exceed the 
sum calculated above, the excess amount (i.e. gain on a bargain 
purchase) is recognised in profit or loss immediately. 

b.  Interests in Joint Ventures

The  Group  acquired  an  interest  in  Tshipi  é  Ntle  Manganese 
Mining  Proprietary  Limited  (“Tshipi”),  a  joint  venture  entity,  in 
October 2010. The Group’s accounting policy for joint ventures 
was considered by the Directors as part of the deliberation on 
the Tshipi acquisition, and had not been formally considered or 
articulated previously.

A  joint  venture  is  an  arrangement  that  the  Group  controls 
jointly  with  one  or  more  other  investors,  and  over  which  the 
Group  has  rights  to  a  share  of  the  arrangement’s  net  assets 
rather  than  direct  rights  to  underlying  assets  and  obligations 
for underlying liabilities.

Investments  in  joint  ventures  are  accounted  for  using  the 
equity method.

Any  goodwill  or  fair  value  adjustment  attributable  to  the 
Group’s share in the associate or joint venture is not recognised 
separately  and  is  included  in  the  amount  recognised  as 
investment.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

The carrying amount of the investment in associates and joint 
ventures  is  increased  or  decreased  to  recognise  the  Group’s 
share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of 
the  associate  and  joint  venture,  adjusted  where  necessary  to 
ensure consistency with the accounting policies of the Group.

d.   Property, Plant and Equipment

Each  class  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  carried  at 
cost  as  indicated  less,  where  applicable,  any  accumulated 
depreciation and impairment losses.

Unrealised  gains  and  losses  on  transactions  between  the 
Group  and  its  associates  and  joint  ventures  are  eliminated 
to  the  extent  of  the  Group’s  interest  in  those  entities.  Where 
unrealised  losses  are  eliminated,  the  underlying  asset  is  also 
tested for impairment. 

c.  Income Tax

The  income  tax  expense  (revenue)  for  the  year  comprises 
current 
income  tax  expense  (income)  and  deferred  tax 
expense (income).

Current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax 
payable  on  taxable  income.  Current  tax  liabilities  (assets)  are 
measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid  to  (recovered 
from) the relevant taxation authority.

Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred 
tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as 
well as unused tax losses.

Current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged 
or credited outside profit or loss when the tax relates to items 
that are recognised outside profit or loss.

Except  for  business  combinations,  no  deferred  income  tax  is 
recognised  from  the  initial  recognition  of  an  asset  or  liability, 
where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  calculated  at  the  tax 
rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is 
realised, or the liability is settled, and their measurement also 
reflects the manner in which management expects to recover 
or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability.

Deferred  tax  assets  relating  to  temporary  differences  and 
unused  tax  losses  are  recognised  only  to  the  extent  that  it  is 
probable  that  future  taxable  profit  will  be  available  against 
which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised.

Where  temporary  differences  exist  in  relation  to  investments 
in  subsidiaries,  branches,  associates,  and 
joint  ventures, 
deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  not  recognised  where 
the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  difference  can  be 
controlled and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in 
the foreseeable future.

Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  where  a  legally 
enforceable  right  of  set-off  exists  and  it  is  intended  that  net 
settlement  or  simultaneous  realisation  and  settlement  of  the 
respective asset and liability will occur. Deferred tax assets and 
liabilities are offset where: (a) a legally enforceable right of set-
off exists; and (b) the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to 
income  taxes  levied  by  the  same  taxation  authority  on  either 
the  same  taxable  entity  or  different  taxable  entities  where  it 
is  intended  that  net  settlement  or  simultaneous  realisation 
and  settlement  of  the  respective  asset  and  liability  will  occur 
in  future  years  in  which  significant  amounts  of  deferred  tax 
assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis.

The  carrying  amount  of  plant  and  equipment  is  reviewed 
annually  by  directors  to  ensure  it  is  not  in  excess  of  the 
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount 
is  assessed  on  the  basis  of  the  expected  net  cash  flows  that 
will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent 
disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to 
their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

The  cost  of  fixed  assets  constructed  within  the  Consolidated 
Group includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing 
costs  and  an  appropriate  proportion  of  fixed  and  variable 
overheads.

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  Group  and  the  cost  of  the  item  can 
be  measured  reliably.  All  other  repairs  and  maintenance 
are  charged  to  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other 
Comprehensive Income during the financial year in which they 
are incurred.

Depreciation

The  depreciable  amount  of  all  fixed  assets  is  depreciated  on 
a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the Consolidated 
Group commencing from the time the asset is held ready for 
use.

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

Class of Fixed Asset

Depreciation Rate

Leasehold improvements

Furniture & fittings

Plant & equipment:

   Motor vehicles

   Site equipment

20.00%

33.33%

12.50%

33.33%

The  assets’  residual  values  and  useful  lives  are  reviewed,  and 
adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its 
recoverable  amount  if  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  is  greater 
than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains  and  losses  on  disposals  are  determined  by  comparing 
proceeds  with  the  carrying  amount.  These  gains  and  losses 
are  included  in  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other 
Comprehensive Income.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

4 5

ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

e.  Exploration and Evaluation 

Financial assets at amortised cost

Expenditure

The application of the Group’s accounting policy for exploration 
and evaluation expenditure requires judgment in determining 
whether it is likely that future economic benefits are likely either 
from  future  exploitation  or  sale  or  where  activities  have  not 
reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the 
existence of reserves. The determination of a Joint Ore Reserves 
Committee (JORC) resource is itself an estimation process that 
requires  varying  degrees  of  uncertainty  depending  on  sub-
classification and these estimates directly impact the point of 
deferral of exploration and evaluation expenditure. The deferral 
policy  requires  management  to  make  certain  estimates  and 
assumptions about future events or circumstances, in particular 
whether  an  economically  viable  extraction  operation  can  be 
established.  Estimates  and  assumptions  made  may  change 
if  new  information  becomes  available.  If,  after  expenditure  is 
capitalised,  information  becomes  available  suggesting  that 
the recovery of expenditure is unlikely, the amount capitalised 
is  written  off  in  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other 
Comprehensive Income in the year when the new information 
becomes available.

f.  Financial Instruments

Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognised  when 
the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the 
financial instrument.

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights 
to  the  cash  flows  from  the  financial  asset  expire,  or  when 
the  financial  asset  and  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards 
are  transferred.  A  financial  liability  is  derecognised  when  it  is 
extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.

Classification and initial measurement of financial assets

Financial assets are classified according to their business model 
and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows. Except 
for  those  trade  receivables  that  do  not  contain  a  significant 
financing  component  and  are  measured  at  the  transaction 
price in accordance with AASB 15, all financial assets are initially 
measured  at  fair  value  adjusted  for  transaction  costs  (where 
applicable).

Subsequent measurement of financial assets

For  the  purpose  of  subsequent  measurement,  financial 
assets,  other  than  those  designated  and  effective  as  hedging 
instruments, are classified into the following two categories: 

 ƒ Financial assets at amortised cost

 ƒ Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive 

income (“Equity FVTOCI”)

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

Financial assets with contractual cash flows representing solely 
payments of principal and interest and held within a business 
model of ‘hold to collect’ contractual cash flows are accounted 
for at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The 
Group’s trade and most other receivables fall into this category 
of financial instruments as well as bonds that were previously 
classified as held-to-maturity under AASB 139. 

Equity instruments at fair value through other 
comprehensive income (“Equity FVTOCI”)

Investments  in  equity  instruments  that  are  not  held  for 
trading  are  eligible  for  an  irrevocable  election  at  inception 
to  be  measured  at  FVTOCI.  Under  this  category,  subsequent 
movements in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive 
income  and  are  never  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss.  Dividend 
income  is  taken  to  profit  or  loss  unless  the  dividend  clearly 
represents return of capital.

Trade and other receivables

The  Group makes  use  of  a  simplified  approach  in  accounting 
for trade and other receivables and records the loss allowance 
at  the  amount  equal  to  the  expected  lifetime  credit  losses. 
In  using  this  practical  expedient,  the  Group  uses  its  historical 
experience, external indicators and forward-looking information 
to calculate the expected credit losses using a provision matrix. 
The Group allows 1% for amounts that are 30 to 60 days past 
due, 1.5% for amounts that are between 60 and 90 days past 
due  and  writes  off  fully  any  amounts  that  are  more  than  90 
days past due.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive 
income

The  Group  recognises  12  months  expected  credit  losses  for 
financial assets at FVTOCI. As most of these instruments have 
a high credit rating, the likelihood of default is deemed to be 
small.  However,  at  each  reporting  date  the  Group  assesses 
whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk 
of the instrument.

In  assessing  these  risks,  the  Group  relies  on  readily  available 
information such as the credit ratings issued by the major credit 
rating agencies for the respective asset. The Group only holds 
simple  financial  instruments  for  which  specific  credit  ratings 
are  usually  available.  In  the  unlikely  event  that  there  is  no  or 
only little information on factors influencing the ratings of the 
asset available, the Group would aggregate similar instruments 
into a portfolio to assess on this basis whether there has been a 
significant increase in credit risk.

In  addition,  the  Group  considers  other  indicators  such  as 
adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions 
that  could  affect  the  borrower’s  ability  to  meet  its  debt 
obligation or unexpected changes in the borrowers operating 
results.

Should  any  of  these  indicators  imply  a  significant  increase 
in  the  instrument’s  credit  risk,  the  Group  recognises  for  this 
instrument or class of instruments the lifetime expected credit 
losses.

4 6

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities

k.  Trade and Other Receivables

The  Group’s  financial  liabilities  include  only  trade  and  other 
payables.

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

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

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

g.  Impairment of Non-Financial 

Assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of 
its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there 
is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such 
an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being 
the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in 
use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the 
asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed 
to  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive 
Income.

Where  it  is  not  possible  to  estimate  the  recoverable  amount 
of  an  individual  asset,  the  Group  estimates  the  recoverable 
amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Impairment  testing  is  performed  annually  for  goodwill  and 
intangible assets with indefinite lives.

h.  Employee Benefits

Provisions  are  made  for  the  Company’s  liability  for  employee 
benefits  arising  from  services  rendered  by  employees  to 
reporting  date.  Employee  benefits  that  are  expected  to  be 
settled  wholly  within  one  year  have  been  measured  at  the 
amounts  expected  to  be  paid  when  the  liability  is  settled. 
Employee  benefits  payable  later  than  one  year  have  been 
measured  at  the  present  value  of  the  estimated  future  cash 
outflows  to  be  made  for  those  benefits.  Those  cash  flows  are 
discounted  using  market  yields  on  high  quality  corporate 
bonds with terms to maturity that match the expected timing 
of cash flows.

i. 

 Provisions

Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  Group  has  a  legal  or 
constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is 
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and 
that outflow can be reliably measured.

j.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held 
at  call  with  banks,  other  short-term  highly  liquid  investments 
with  original  maturities  of  three  months  or  less,  less  credit 
card  facilities  used.  Bank  overdrafts  are  shown  as  short-term 
borrowings in liabilities.

Trade  receivables  are  initially  measured  at  their  transaction 
price. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method.

The Group makes use of the simplified approach in accounting 
for trade and other receivables and records the loss allowance 
at the amount equal to the expected lifetime credit losses.

At  each  reporting  date,  the  Branch  recognises  the  change  in 
lifetime expected credit losses in profit or loss as an impairment 
gain or loss.

l.  Revenue and Other Income

AASB  15  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  outlines  a 
single comprehensive model of accounting for revenue arising 
from  contracts  with  customers.  The  core  principle  is  that  an 
entity recognises revenue based on a five-step model to reflect 
the  transfer  of  goods  or  services,  measured  at  the  amount  to 
which  the  Branch  expects  to  be  entitled  to  in  exchange  for 
those goods or services.

The application of the five-step model in AASB 15 requires the 
exercise of judgement, considering all facts and circumstances 
relevant to each contract - the relevant judgements have been 
disclosed  in  Note  1.  The  standard  also  provides  guidance  on 
the  accounting  treatment  of  costs  attributable  to  fulfilling 
the contract, as well as the incremental costs of obtaining the 
contract.

In  terms  of  AASB  15,  the  Branch  identifies  each  separate 
performance obligation contained in the contract and allocates 
a  portion  of  the  contract  revenue  to  each  performance 
obligation. Revenue is then only recognised on the satisfaction 
of  each  of  the  relevant  performance  obligations.  Revenue 
from  contracts  with  customers  is  recognised  when  control  is 
transferred to the customer.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate 
method,  which,  for  floating  rate  financial  assets,  is  the  rate 
inherent in the instrument.

Full details are provided at Note 2.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services 
tax (GST).

m.  Borrowing Costs

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition, 
construction  or  production  of  assets  that  necessarily  take  a 
substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or 
sale,  are  added  to  the  cost  of  those  assets,  until  such  time  as 
the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All  other  borrowing  costs  are  recognised  in  the  Statement  of 
Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the period 
in which they are incurred.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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n.  Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the 
amount  of  GST,  except  where  the  amount  of  GST  incurred  is 
not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of 
GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable 
from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables 
or payables in the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components 
of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which 
are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as 
operating  cash  flows  included  in  receipts  from  customers  or 
payments to suppliers.

o.   Trade and Other Payables

Trade and other payables are carried at cost and due to their 
short  term  nature  they  are  not  discounted.  They  represent 
liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to 
the end of the financial period that are unpaid and arise when 
Jupiter becomes obliged to make future payments in respect 
of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

p.  Comparative Figures

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures 
have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for 
the current financial period.

q.  Critical Accounting Estimates and 

Judgements

The Directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated 
into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best 
available current information. Estimates  assume a reasonable 
expectation of future events and are based on current trends 
and  economic  data,  obtained  both  externally  and  within  the 
Group.

Key estimates – Impairment of non-financial assets

The  Group  assesses  impairment  at  each  reporting  date  by 
evaluating  conditions  specific  to  the  Group  that  may  lead  to 
impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the 
recoverable amount of the asset is determined.

Key judgements – Exploration and evaluation expenditure

The  Group’s  accounting  policy  for  exploration  and  evaluation 
expenditure  results  in  certain  items  of  expenditure  being 
capitalised for an area of interest where it is considered likely 
to  be  recoverable  by  future  exploitation  or  sale  or  where  the 
activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable 
assessment  of  the  existence  of  reserves.  This  policy  requires 
management  to  make  certain  estimates  and  assumptions  as 
to  future  events  and  circumstances,  in  particular  whether  an 
economically  viable  extraction  operation  can  be  established. 
Any  such  estimates  and  assumptions  may  change  as  new 
information  becomes  available.  If,  after  having  capitalised 
the  expenditure  under  the  policy,  a  judgement  is  made  that 
recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, the relevant capitalised 

amount  will  be  written  off  to  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss 
and Other Comprehensive Income. 

Key judgements – revenue from contracts with customers

The  Jupiter  Mines  Limited  (External  Profit  Company)  (“SA 
Branch”) acted as an agent, as opposed to a principal, for all sales 
contracts entered into during the financial year. In determining 
whether  the  SA  Branch  acted  as  an  agent,  management 
considered  elements  of  control  and  risks  assumed  by  the  SA 
Branch.  The  SA  Branch  earned  a  fixed  percentage  marketing 
fee  for  the  sales  contracts,  assumed  limited  risks  (inventory, 
pricing)  and  although  the  SA  Branch  obtained  legal  title  of 
the  goods  this  was  only  obtained  momentarily  and  did  not 
demonstrate that the SA Branch controlled the goods. Based 
on  these  factors,  the  Branch  considered  it  was  acting  in  an 
agency relationship.

The  revenue  and  associated  trade  receivables  and  trade 
payables balances are calculated based on management’s best 
estimate of the metal and moisture content of the ore shipped 
to customers. Extensive sampling and surveying is  performed 
prior to shipment in an effort to ensure the accuracy of these 
estimations.  Due  to  the  inherent  limitations  of  sampling  and 
the method of transport, variances in the metal and moisture 
content  measured  on  arrival  at  the  discharge  port  may  be 
different  from  those  estimated  by  management  on  the  date 
of the sale. Variances in the metal and moisture content of the 
shipped ore on arrival at the discharge port will have an impact 
on the profitability of the SA Branch.

r.  Foreign Currency Translation

(i)  Functional and presentation currency

The functional and presentation currency of Jupiter and its 
subsidiaries  is  Australian  dollars  ($).  The  presentation  and 
functional  currency  for  the  interest  in  Tshipi  is  the  South 
African Rand.

The  results  are  translated 
disclosure in Jupiter’s consolidated accounts.

into  Australian  dollars  for 

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

(ii)  Translation of interest in Joint Venture functional 

currency to presentation currency

The results of the South African Joint Venture interest are 
translated into Australian dollars using an average rate over 
the  period  of  the  transactions.  Assets  and  liabilities  are 
translated at exchange rates prevailing at reporting dates.

New and amended Accounting 
Standards and Interpretations for 
current year
A  number  of  new  Standards,  amendment  of  Standards  and 
interpretations  have  recently  been  issued  that  were  effective 
for  the  year  ended  29  February  2020.  Details  of  these  are 
provided below:

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JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

AASB 16: Leases

AASB  16  Leases  replaces  AASB  117  Leases  along  with  three 
interpretations  (Interpretation  4  Determining  whether  an 
Arrangement  contains  a  Lease,  Interpretation  115  Operating 
Leases-Incentives  and 
127  Evaluating  the 
Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease). 

Interpretation 

The  Group  has  elected  to  account  for  short-term  leases  and 
leases  of  low-value  assets  using  the  practical  expedients. 
Instead  of  recognising  a  right-of-use  asset  and  lease  liability, 
the payments in relation to these are recognised as an expense 
in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

On  1  March  2019,  on  transition  to  AASB  16,  the  Consolidated 
Entity calculated $53,048 right-of-use assets, and $58,507 lease 
liabilities reporting the net difference within retained earnings. 
The Consolidated Entity calculated $22,735 right-of-use assets, 
and $25,182 lease liabilities as at 29 February 2020.

The adoption of this standard has had no material impact on 
the current or previous reporting period and as such there have 
been no adjustments made.

The Group has applied AASB 16 using the modified retrospective 
approach and therefore comparative information has not been 
restated.  This means  comparative  information  is  still  reported 
under AASB 117 and Interpretation 23.

The Group as a lessee

For any new contracts entered into on or after 1 March 2019, the 
Group  considers  whether  a  contract  is,  or  contains  a  lease.  A 
lease is defined as ‘a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys 
the right to use an asset (the underlying asset) for a period of 
time  in  exchange  for  consideration’.  To  apply  this  definition 
the  Group  assesses  whether  the  contract  meets  three  key 
evaluations which are whether:

 ƒ

 ƒ

 ƒ

the  contract  contains  an  identified  asset,  which  is  either 
explicitly identified in the contract or implicitly specified by 
being identified at the time the asset is made available to 
the Group

the  Group  has  the  right  to  obtain  substantially  all  of 
the  economic  benefits  from  use  of  the  identified  asset 
throughout  the  period  of  use,  considering  its  rights  within 
the defined scope of the contract

the  Group  has  the  right  to  direct  the  use  of  the  identified 
asset  throughout  the  period  of  use.  The  Group  assess 
whether it has the right to direct ‘how and for what purpose’ 
the asset is used throughout the period of use.

Measurement and recognition of leases as a lessee

At  lease  commencement  date,  the  Group  recognises  a  right-
of-use  asset  and  a  lease  liability  on  the  balance  sheet.  The 
right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which is made up of the 
initial measurement of the lease liability, any initial direct costs 
incurred  by  the  Group,  an  estimate  of  any  costs  to  dismantle 
and  remove  the  asset  at  the  end  of  the  lease,  and  any  lease 
payments made in advance of the lease commencement date 
(net of any incentives received).

The Group depreciates the right-of-use assets on a straight-line 
basis from the lease commencement date to the earlier of the 
end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the 
lease term.

The Group also assesses the right-of-use asset for impairment 
when  such  indicators  exist.  At  the  commencement  date,  the 
Group measures the lease liability at the present value of the 
lease  payments  unpaid  at  that  date,  discounted  using  the 
interest rate implicit in the lease if that rate is readily available 
or the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

Lease  payments  included  in  the  measurement  of  the  lease 
liability are made up of fixed payments (including in substance 
fixed),  variable  payments  based  on  an  index  or  rate,  amounts 
expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee 
and  payments  arising  from  options  reasonably  certain  to  be 
exercised.

Subsequent to initial measurement, the liability will be reduced 
for payments made and increased for interest. It is remeasured 
to  reflect  any  reassessment  or  modification,  or  if  there  are 
changes in in-substance fixed payments.

When  the  lease  liability  is  remeasured,  the  corresponding 
adjustment  is  reflected  in  the  right-of-use  asset,  or  profit  and 
loss  if  the  right-of-use  asset  is  already  reduced  to  zero.  The 
Group has elected to account for short-term leases and leases 
of  low-value  assets  using  the  practical  expedients.  Instead  of 
recognising a right-of-use asset and lease liability, the payments 
in relation to these are recognised as an expense in profit or loss 
on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

On  the  statement  of  financial  position,  right-of-use  assets  are 
disclosed  in  property,  plant  and  equipment  (except  those 
meeting  the  definition  of  investment  property)  and  lease 
liabilities are disclosed in trade and other payables.

Accounting policy applicable before 1 March 2019

Finance leases

Management  applies  judgment  in  considering  the  substance 
of a lease agreement and whether it transfers substantially all 
the  risks  and  rewards  incidental  to  ownership  of  the  leased 
asset.  Key  factors  considered  include  the  length  of  the  lease 
term in relation to the economic life of the asset, the present 
value of the minimum lease payments in relation to the asset’s 
fair  value,  and  whether  the  Group  obtains  ownership  of  the 
asset at the end of the lease term.

For leases of land and buildings, the minimum lease payments 
are  first  allocated  to  each  component  based  on  the  relative 
fair values of the respective lease interests. Each component is 
then  evaluated  separately  for  possible  treatment  as  a  finance 
lease, taking into consideration the fact that land normally has 
an indefinite economic life.

Operating leases

All  other  leases  are  treated  as  operating  leases.  Where  the 
Group is a lessee, payments on operating lease agreements are 
recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease 
term. Associated costs, such as maintenance and insurance, are 
expensed as incurred.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Interpretation 23: Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatment 

The Interpretation addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty that affects the application of 
AASB 112 Income Taxes. It does not apply to taxes or levies outside the scope of AASB 112, nor does it specifically include requirements 
relating to interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments. The Interpretation specifically addresses the following: 

 ƒ Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately 

 ƒ The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities 

 ƒ How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates 

 ƒ How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances 

An entity has to determine whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment separately or together with one or more other uncertain 
tax treatments. The approach that better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty needs to be followed. 

The  Group  applies  significant  judgement  in  identifying  uncertainties  over  income  tax  treatments.  Since  the  Group  operates  in  a 
complex multinational environment, it assessed whether the Interpretation had an impact on its consolidated financial statements. 
The interpretation did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. 

New accounting standards not yet effective

There are no forthcoming standards and amendments that are expected to have a material impact on the group in the current or 
future reporting periods, or on foreseeable future transactions.

NOTE 2: REVENUE

Marketing fee revenue

Gross profit

Other income

Other income

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

10,358,857

10,358,857

660,096

660,096

13,116,608

13,116,608

645,559

645,559

The “SA Branch” is registered in South Africa for the purpose of the sale and export of Jupiter’s share of Tshipi manganese ore. 

AASB  15  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  outlines  a  single  comprehensive  model  of  accounting  for  revenue  arising  from 
contracts with customers. The core principle is that an entity recognises revenue based on a five-step model to reflect the transfer of 
goods or services, measured at the amount to which the SA Branch expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

The application of the five-step model in AASB 15 requires the exercise of judgement, considering all facts and circumstances relevant 
to each contract - the relevant judgements have been disclosed in Note 1. The standard also provides guidance on the accounting 
treatment of costs attributable to fulfilling the contract, as well as the incremental costs of obtaining the contract. 

In terms of AASB 15, the SA Branch identifies each separate performance obligation contained in the contract and allocates a portion 
of the contract revenue to each performance obligation. Revenue is then only recognised on the satisfaction of each of the relevant 
performance obligations. Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control is transferred to the customer. 

Sale of Manganese Ore

Given the Branch only takes control of the goods momentarily before control passes to the customer as well as the limited risks which 
the Branch assumes the Branch is considered to be acting in an agency capacity.

The nature of the SA Branch’s contracts are to arrange for the goods (manganese ore) to be provided by another party (Tshipi) and 
therefore the SA Branch is acting in an agency capacity, facilitating the sale between Tshipi and the customer. Under the previous 
accounting standard, AASB 118, all sales contracts entered into, where the purchase price of the manganese ore was equal to the 
selling price, the SA Branch was also considered to have been acting in an agency capacity.

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JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 2: REVENUE (CONTINUED)

Marketing Fee Income 

The SA Branch receives a fixed commission on each sale based on the FOB selling price. The amount and timing of revenue to be 
recognised from marketing fee income under AASB 15 was considered below against the five step model:

 ƒ There is a contract with Tshipi, for each parcel sold, which entitles the SA Branch to receive the commission. The contract has 

commercial substance and both parties are committed to performing their obligations; 

 ƒ The performance obligation for the SA Branch in respect to each sale is that the SA Branch needs to facilitate the sale between 

the customer and Tshipi;

 ƒ The transaction price can be determined as it is calculated as a fixed percentage of the FOB selling price; 

 ƒ There is only one performance obligation in the contract and therefore the whole transaction price has been allocated to this 

performance obligation; 

 ƒ Revenue is recognised when the performance obligation is satisfied. The performance obligation of the SA Branch is considered 
to be satisfied when control passes from Tshipi to the customer. Control passes to the customer when the ore passes over the rail 
of the vessel (bill of lading date), this is when the customer has the obligation to pay for the goods transferred and when risk and 
rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. 

Marketing fee income is determined based on the final metal and moisture content at the discharge port. On the bill of lading date, 
the provisional marketing fee income is recognised based on the load port metal and moisture content which is considered to be 
the best estimate. Once the final metal and moisture content is determined on finalisation of the sales transaction, typically between 
2 and 3 months later, the marketing fee income initially recognised is adjusted subsequently. At the reporting period, the fair value 
of the original marketing fee income and associated receivable is adjusted by reference to the best estimate of the actual metal and 
moisture content. The changes in fair value are recorded as an adjustment to marketing fee income. 

On the bill of lading date, there is no uncertainty regarding Jupiter’s entitlement to the marketing fee as their responsibilities under 
the marketing fee arrangement have been performed and they have an unconditional right to the marketing fee on this date. The 
marketing fee amount receivable will only be adjusted for the final metal and moisture content, as stated above. Jupiter invoices 
Tshipi for the marketing fee once the final metal and moisture content can be determined and the customer has paid Tshipi for the 
final invoice. The payment is typically three months after the marketing fee income was first recognised and the contract is therefore 
considered to be short term in nature.

Under AASB 15, the accounting for marketing fee income will remain unchanged in that marketing fee income will be recognised 
when  control  passes  to  the  customer,  which  will  continue  to  be  the  date  of  delivery  when  risks  and  rewards  are  passed  to  the 
customer.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTE 3: INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND DEFERRED TAXES

The major components of tax expense and the reconciliation of the expected tax expense based on the domestic effective tax rate 
of Jupiter Mines at 30% (2019: 30%) and the reported tax expense in the profit or loss are as follows:

Tax expense comprises:

(a)  Current tax

Add:

Deferred income tax relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Current tax in respect of prior years

 ƒ Origination and reversal of timing differences

 ƒ Recognition of deferred tax asset losses

 ƒ Under/(over) provision in respect of prior years

Tax Expense

(b)  Accounting profit before tax

Domestic tax rate for Jupiter Mines Limited at 30% (2019: 30%)

Tax rate differential

Other expenditure not allowed or allowable for income tax purposes

Under provision in respect of prior years

Share of profit in equity accounted investments

Deferred tax adjustment on Tshipi investment

Income tax expense

Consolidated Group

February 2020 
$

February 2019 
$

2,291,414

3,448,222

758,253

4,447,465

-

1,310,456

8,807,588

-

48,684,161

(1,269,180)

153,167

51,016,370

103,926,091

189,049,869

31,177,827

(158,024)

748,594

2,068,710

56,714,961

(258,569)

3,108,264

153,167

(25,029,519)

(46,572,620)

-

8,807,588

37,871,167

51,016,370

Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences and unused tax losses can be summarised as follows:

Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)

Liabilities

Property, plant and equipment

Exploration

Other

Investments using the equity method

Balance as at 29 February 2020

Assets

Pension and other employee obligations

Provisions

Other

Tax losses

Balance as at 29 February 2020

Opening balance 
1 March 2019

Recognised in Profit and 
Loss During the Year

Closing Balance
29 February 2020

10,851

(3,222,900)

(94,510)

(47,850,162)

(51,156,721)

27,828

18,210

39,945

1,269,180

1,355,163

(1,156)

(292,271)

(314,850)

(4,427,899)

(5,036,176)

30,051

(18,210)

(12,288)

(721,299)

(721,746)

9,695

(3,515,171)

(409,360)

(52,278,061)

(56,192,897)

57,879

-

27,657

547,881

633,417

Net Deferred Tax Liabilities

(49,801,558)

(5,757,922)

(55,559,480)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 4: OTHER EXPENSES 

Manganese marketing costs

Insurances

Consultancy fees

Professional fees

Directors fees

Regulatory fees

Other costs

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

1,806,620

715,326

125,189

411,972

337,640

238,433

628,981

-

633,680

820,173

689,611

316,000

689,792

770,939

4,264,161

3,920,195

NOTE 5: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Both  the  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share  have  been  calculated  using  the  profit  attributable  to  shareholders  of  the  parent 
Company (Jupiter Mines Limited).

Reconciliation of earnings to net profit for the year:

Net profit

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in 
calculating basic EPS and dilutive EPS

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

95,118,503

138,033,499

No.

No.

1,958,991,033

1,955,297,513

Profit per share

$0.0486

$0.0706

NOTE 6: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and in hand

Short-term bank deposits

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

10,011,113

19,273,954

11,283,723

61,564,957

29,285,067

72,848,680

The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits was 2.33%; (February 2019: 2.07%) the term deposits range between 30 and 
90 days.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables

GST and VAT receivables

Income tax refundable

Sundry receivables

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

39,329,578

83,765,330

166,333

-

861,356

167,417

276,341

1,160,740

40,357,267

85,369,828

All of the Group’s trade and other receivables have been reviewed for indicators of impairment. It was found that the Group’s exposure 
to bad debts is not significant. Due to the short term nature of these receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their 
fair value.

Details regarding the foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposure are disclosed in Note 26. 

The majority of trade receivables represent amounts receivable by Jupiter South Africa branch relating to the sale of manganese ore 
to third party customers. Refer to Note 2 for further details.

NOTE 8: EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Financial assets at FVOCI includes equity instruments.

The Group chose to make the irrevocable election on transition to classify listed equity securities as Equity FVOCI:

Shares in listed corporations

NOTE 9: INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Controlled entities consolidated

Parent Entity:

 ƒ

Jupiter Mines Limited

Subsidiaries of Jupiter Mines Limited:

 ƒ Future Resources Australia Pty Limited

 ƒ Central Yilgarn Iron Pty Limited

 ƒ Broadgold Corporation Pty Limited

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

329,528

547,064

Country of 
Incorporation

Percentage Owned (%)

February 2020

February 2019

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Jupiter Kalahari Pty Ltd

 ƒ

 ƒ

Jupiter Mines Limited (Incorporated in Australia)  
External Profit Company (“Jupiter South African Branch”)

South Africa

During the period all Controlled Entities with the exception of Jupiter Kalahari Pty Ltd and Jupiter South African Branch were dormant.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 10: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Details of the Group’s property, plant and equipment and their carrying amounts are as follows:

Gross carrying amount

Balance as at 1 March 2019

Additions

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$

Plant and 
Equipment 
$

Furniture and 
Fittings 
$

Total 
$

110,923

3,737,810

195,740

4,044,473

-

2,183

-

2,183

Balance as at 29 February 2020

110,923

3,739,993

195,740

4,046,656

Depreciation and impairment

Balance as at 1 March 2019

Depreciation 

(110,923)

(3,732,845)

 (195,740)

(4,039,508)

-

(2,427)

-

(2,427)

Balance as at 29 February 2020

(110,923)

(3,735,272)

(195,740)

(4,041,935)

Carrying amount as at 29 February 2020

-

4,721

-

4,721

Gross carrying amount

Balance as at 1 March 2018

Additions

Leasehold 
Improvements
$

Plant and 
Equipment
$

Furniture and 
Fittings
$

Total
$

110,923

3,733,292

195,740

4,039,955

-

4,518

-

4,518

Balance as at 28 February 2019

110,923

3,737,810

195,740

4,044,473

Depreciation and impairment

Balance as at 1 March 2018

Depreciation 

(110,923)

(3,726,926)

 (195,740)

(4,033,589)

-

(5,919)

-

(5,919)

Balance as at 28 February 2019

(110,923)

(3,732,845)

 (195,740)

(4,039,508)

Carrying amount as at 28 February 2019

-

4,965

-

4,965

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 11: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Details of the Group’s other intangible assets and their carrying amounts are as follows:

Gross carrying amount

Balance as at 1 March 2019

Additions, separately acquired

Balance as at 29 February 2020

Amortisation and impairment

Balance as at 1 March 2019

Amortisation

Balance as at 29 February 2020

Carrying amount at 29 February 2020

Gross carrying amount

Balance as at 1 March 2018

Additions, separately acquired

Balance as at 28 February 2019

Amortisation and impairment

Balance as at 1 March 2018

Reversal of amortisation

Balance as at 28 February 2019

Carrying amount at 28 February 2019

Software Licenses $

Total $

347,504

-

347,504

(340,287)

(4,086)

(344,373) 

3,131

347,504

-

347,504

(340,287)

(4,086)

(344,373) 

3,131

Software Licenses $

Total $

345,012

2,492

347,504

(343,027)

2,740

(340,287)

7,217

345,012

2,492

347,504

(343,027)

2,740

(340,287)

7,217

Intangible assets have finite useful lives. The current amortisation charges for intangible assets are included under depreciation and 
amortisation expense per the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. All software is amortised over 3 years.

NOTE 12: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Deposits

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

57,884

57,884

57,884

57,884

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 13: EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

Opening Balance

Additions

Reversal of impairment

Closing Balance

Costs carried forward in respect of the following areas of interest:

Mount Mason

Mount Ida 

Closing Balance

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

10,800,000

8,700,000

974,238

-

922,757

1,177,243

11,774,238

10,800,000

927,829

800,000

10,846,409

10,000,000

11,774,238

10,800,000

At  29  February  2020,  the  future  recoverability  of  capitalised  exploration  expenditure  was  assessed,  and  the  Board  received  an 
independent external valuation of the Mount Ida Magnetite and Mount Mason Hematite projects, which provided value ranges of $5 
million to $16 million and $0.6 million and $1.9 million respectively. The valuation was based on the comparative transaction method, 
in line with the current carrying values.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 14: INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Set out below is the Joint Venture held by the Group as at 29 February 2020, in which the opinion of the Directors, are material to the 
Group. The entity listed below has share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares, which are held directly by the Group. The country 
of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business, and the proportion of the Group’s ownership interest is the 
same as the proportion of voting rights held. Interest in this entity is held through a fully controlled entity, Jupiter Kalahari Pty Ltd.

Name of Entity

Tshipi é Ntle Manganese 
Mining Proprietary Limited

Ownership interest held by the Group

Country of 
Incorporation

February 2020

February 2019

Nature of 
Relationship

Measurement 
Method

South Africa

49.9%

49.9%

Joint Venture

Joint Venture

Summarised Financial Information

Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Proprietary Limited

Opening carrying value of joint venture 

Share of profit using the equity method

Dividend paid

Other movements

Total investments using the equity method

Current assets (a)

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities (b)

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

(a)  Includes cash and cash equivalents

(b)  Includes financial liabilities (excluding trade and other payables

Revenue

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year

Total other comprehensive income for the year

Depreciation and amortisation

Tax expense

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

422,841,742

385,267,255

98,191,396

188,505,385

(83,431,732)

(150,918,449)

-

(12,449)

437,601,406

422,841,742

219,621,586

210,782,558

252,181,503

246,269,470

471,803,089

457,052,028

49,055,786

65,739,816

52,674,648

63,117,905

114,795,602

115,792,553

357,007,487

341,259,475

109,358,747

8,017,262

54,485,916

11,359,877

196,776,416

377,766,335

-

-

-

-

65,286,722

55,293,434

76,973,225

146,968,850

In accordance with the Group’s accounting policies and processes, the Group performs impairment testing annually at 29 February. 
The Board has considered in depth its Tshipi investment with regards to impairment indicators under AASB 136 and both internal 
and external sources of information, with specific regard to the ongoing economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board does 
not believe any indicators exist and an independent valuation has not been commissioned for the 2020 financial year.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 15: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables

Income tax payable

Sundry payables and accrued expenses

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

36,501,106

82,217,567

80,967

1,037,296

-

1,865,050

37,619,369

84,082,617

Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate to their fair value.

The majority of trade payables represent amounts payable to Tshipi relating to the purchase of manganese ore. Refer to Note 2 for 
further information.

NOTE 16: CURRENT PROVISIONS

All provisions are considered current. The carrying amounts and movements in the provisions account are as follows:

Carrying amount 1 March 2019 – employee benefits

Additional provisions

Amount utilised

Carrying amount 29 February 2020 

Carrying amount 1 March 2018 – employee benefits

Additional provisions

Amount utilised

Carrying amount 28 February 2019 

NOTE 17: EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION

Expenses recognised for employee benefits are analysed below:

Employee benefits - expense

Salary and wages

Superannuation costs

Payroll and other taxes

Bonuses paid/payable

Employee benefits expense

February 2020 
$

125,078

147,157

(54,206)

218,029

February 2019 
$

52,447

99,671

(27,040)

125,078

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

1,614,632

38,544

16,920

863,016

2,533,112

1,650,617

47,180

16,726

5,747,950

7,462,473

Bonuses relate to payments paid or accrued to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Refer to Remuneration Report 
for further details.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

5 9

ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 18: EQUITY

The share capital of Jupiter Mines consists only of fully paid ordinary shares; the shares do not have a par value. All shares are equally 
eligible to receive dividends and the repayment of capital and represent one vote at the shareholders’ meeting of Jupiter Mines.

Shares issued and fully paid:

Beginning of the year

2020 
No. Shares

2019 
No. Shares

February 
2020
$

February  
2019
$

1,958,991,033

2,064,522,718

410,435,400

433,003,602

19 March 2018 share buy-back ($0.023 per share)

18 July 2018 director share issue to CEO (value at grant date)

-

-

(116,182,215)

10,650,530

-

-

(26,721,909)

4,153,707

Total contributed equity

1,958,991,033

1,958,991,033

410,435,400

410,435,400

NOTE 19: RESERVES

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve $

Equity 
Instruments 
at FVOCI 
Reserve $

Financial 
Assets 
Reserve
$

Total
$

Balance at 1 March 2018

268,608

-

836,896

1,105,503

Change in accounting policy arising from AASB 9

-

836,896

(836,896)

-

Current year movement, net of tax

Balance as at 28 February 2019

Current year movement, net of tax

Balance as at 29 February 2020

(310,412)

(496,638)

(41,804)

(18,314)

340,257

(217,535)

(60,118)

122,722

-

-

-

-

(807,050)

298,453

(235,849)

62,604

NOTE 20: CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

The Group leases an office under an operating lease. The future minimum lease payments are as follows:

Consolidated Group

February 2020 
$

February 2019 
$

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in financial statements:

Minimum lease payments

 ƒ Not later than 12 months

 ƒ Between 12 months and 5 years

38,892

-

38,892

52,797

13,294

66,091

This is made up of a non-cancellable lease of 2 years however it can be subleased (with prior consent of Lessor), which expires on 31 
May 2020. The lease was subsequently extended to 30 November 2020. Amounts include rent, outgoings and cleaning with 4.5% 
annual rent review increase. It does not take into account reduced guarantees or returned deposits or incentives. Figures based on 
9 months (1 March 2020 to 30 November 2020) which is the end of the lease. The expense recognised for the operating lease was 
$53,177 (2019: $54,809). The property lease is non-cancellable for six months, with rent payable monthly in advance.

Expenditure Commitments

In order to maintain current rights of tenure to mining tenements, the Company and Group are required to perform minimum work 
to meet the requirements specified by various State governments. These obligations can be reduced by selective relinquishment 
of  exploration  tenure  or  application  for  expenditure  exemptions.  Due  to  the  nature  of  the  Company  and  Group’s  operations  in 
exploring and evaluating areas of interest, it is very difficult to forecast the nature and amount of future expenditure. It is anticipated 
that expenditure commitments for the next twelve months will be tenement rentals of $535,207 (2019: $503,888) and exploration 
expenditure of $676,100 (2019: $676,100).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 21: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS

Contingent liabilities

The parent entity has provided guarantees to third parties in relation to the performance and obligations of controlled entities in 
respect of banking facilities. At reporting date, the value of these guarantees and facilities are $57,884 (2019: $57,884). Total utilised at 
reporting date was $57,884 (2019: $57,884).

Contingent assets

No contingent assets exist as at 29 February 2020 or 28 February 2019.

NOTE 22: SEGMENT REPORTING 

The Group operates in the mining industry. The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are 
reviewed and used by the chief operating decision makers (the Board of Directors and key management) in assessing performance 
and determining the allocation of resources.

The Group segments are structured primarily on the basis of its exploration and production interests. These are considered to be the 
Central Yilgarn Iron Exploration Project (Iron Ore), located in Australia, the producing Tshipi Mine (Manganese) located in South Africa, 
and Jupiter’s South African branch which carries out the sale of manganese ore. The remaining items of revenue, expenses, assets 
and liabilities relate to corporate operations. Any transactions between reportable segments have been offset for these purposes.

Segment information for the reporting period is as follows: 

29 February 2020

Marketing fee revenue

Employee benefits expense

Other expenses

Segment operating profit

Share of profit from joint venture entities using the 
equity method

Finance costs

Foreign exchange gain

Total

Corporate

Net profit before tax from continuing operations

Segment assets

Corporate assets

Total assets

Segment liabilities

Corporate liabilities

Total liabilities

CYIP – Iron Ore 
(Australia)
$

Jupiter Mines 
– Manganese 
(South Africa) $

Tshipi – 
Manganese 
(South Africa)
$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total
$

10,358,857

(450,610)

(2,221,107)

7,687,140

10,358,857

(450,610)

(2,221,107)

7,687,140

-

-

-

-

-

98,191,396

98,191,396

(471,447)

611,549

-

-

(471,447)

611,549

7,827,242

98,191,396

106,018,638

(2,092,546)

103,926,092

11,774,238

43,056,258

437,601,406

492,431,902

-

(40,305,240)

-

(40,305,240)

27,614,757

520,046,659

(53,725,055)

(94,030,295)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 22: SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

28 February 2019

Marketing fee revenue

Employee benefits expense

Other expenses

Segment operating profit

Share of profit from joint venture entities 
using the equity method

Reversal of impairment of exploration and 
evaluation assets

Finance costs

Foreign exchange gain

Total

Corporate

Net profit before tax from continuing 
operations

Segment assets

Corporate assets

Total assets

Segment liabilities

Corporate liabilities

Total liabilities

CYIP – Iron Ore 
(Australia)
$

Jupiter Mines – 
Manganese (South 
Africa) $

Tshipi – Manganese 
(South Africa)
$

-

-

-

-

-

1,177,243

-

-

13,116,608

(417,509)

(427,282)

12,271,817

-

-

(470,871)

829,704

Total
$

13,116,608

(417,509)

(427,282)

12,271,817

-

-

-

-

188,505,385

188,505,385

-

-

-

1,177,243

(470,871)

829,704

1,177,243

12,630,650

188,505,385

202,313,278

(13,263,409)

189,049,869

10,800,000

90,164,207

422,841,742

523,805,949

-

(82,276,954)

-

(82,276,954)

70,026,594

593,832,543

(102,062,238)

(184,339,192)

NOTE 23: RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit after income tax

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Reversal of impairment of exploration interests

Interest income

Foreign exchange differences

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

95,118,503

138,033,499

6,513

-

(1,158,121) 

(1,503,665)

(1,977)

(1,177,243)

(34,710)

3,282,948

Share of profit from joint venture entities using equity method

(98,191,396) 

(188,505,385)

Equity based share payment

-

4,153,707

Net changes in working capital:

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 

45,012,561 

(76,735,084)

Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and other creditors

(46,463,248)

72,707,657

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability

Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax asset

92,951

5,036,176

721,746

72,926

47,522,177

-

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,327,980) 

(681,485)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 24: EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE

These financial statements were authorised for issue on 27 May 2020 by Director Priyank Thapliyal.

Tshipi declared a dividend to its shareholders of ZAR265,000,000 on 17 March 2020. Jupiter received its share on 31 March 2020, 
being $11,410,959.22.

Jupiter also received ZAR37,000,000 ($3,649,059.13) from its South African marketing operations on 5 March 2020.

On 29 April 2020, the Directors declared a final dividend for the year ended 29 February 2020 of $0.0075 per ordinary share, to be 
paid on 21 May 2020.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Government imposed a nationwide lockdown on 24 March 2020, including 
the closure of the Tshipi Borwa mine. Subsequently, the Government lifted restrictions to enable Tshipi to recommence full operations 
from 1 May.

Both Tshipi and Jupiter have the ability to meet all financial obligations in the event of an extended period of uncertainty due to the 
COVID-19 pandemic.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 25: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Group’s related parties include its associates and joint venture, key management and others as described below.

Unless  otherwise  stated,  none  of  the  transactions  incorporate  special  terms  and  conditions  and  no  guarantees  were  given  or 
received. Outstanding balances are settled in cash.

Transactions with key management personnel:

Director fees paid to Andrew Bell Consultants, a company in which Mr A Bell has 
a beneficial interest

60,000

60,000

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

Director fees paid to Mr P Murray

Director fees paid to Mr B Gilbertson

Director fees paid to POSCO Australia, a company in which Mr Y Heo has a 
beneficial interest

Director fees paid to Mr H Mende

Expenses reimbursed to Pallinghurst Advisors LLP, a company in which Mr B 
Gilbertson has a beneficial interest

Expenses reimbursed to Pallinghurst GP Limited, a company in which Mr B 
Gilbertson has a beneficial interest

Expenses reimbursed to Mr B Gilbertson

Expenses reimbursed to Mr P Thapliyal

Expenses reimbursed to Mr P Murray

Short term employee benefits:

Salaries including bonuses

Superannuation and equivalents

Other short term benefits

Long service leave

Total short-term employee benefits

Share based payments

Total remuneration

Transactions with joint ventures:

66,000

132,500

57,500

21,640

2,860

-

27,149

83,443

171

66,000

132,500

-

-

35,440

45,866

93,259

100,812

471

2,042,621

2,715,401

41,507

17,365

30,254

2,131,747

-

2,131,747

42,247

17,870

-

2,775,518

4,153,707

6,929,225

Trade amounts receivable from Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Proprietary 
Limited (Marketing, management fee and other fees)

Trade amounts payable to Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Proprietary Limited 
(Purchases and other charges)

2,899,513

5,621,153

32,440,212

80,609,630

6 4

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 26: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 9 as detailed in the accounting policies to 
these financial statements, are as follows:

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Equity instruments at FVOCI

Other current assets

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

29,285,067

40,357,267

329,528

57,884

72,848,680

85,369,828

547,064

57,884

70,029,746

158,823,456

37,619,369

37,619,369

84,082,617

84,082,617

Financial Risk Management Policies

The Directors monitor the Group’s financial risk management policies and exposures and approves financial transactions.

The Directors’ overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the Group in meeting its financial targets, while minimising potential 
adverse effects on financial performance. Its functions include the review of credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

Specific Financial Risk Exposures and Management

The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk consisting of 
interest rate risk, liquidity risk and equity price risk.

(a)  Credit Risk

Exposure  to  credit  risk  relating  to  financial  assets  arises  from  the  potential  non-performance  by  counterparties  of  contract 
obligations that could lead to a financial loss to the Group.

Credit risk is managed through the maintenance of procedures (such procedures include the utilisation of systems for the approval, 
granting and renewal of credit limits, regular monitoring of exposures against such limits and monitoring of the financial stability 
of significant customers and counterparties), ensuring to the extent possible, that customers and counterparties to transactions are 
of sound credit worthiness. Such monitoring is used in assessing receivables for impairment.

Risk is also minimised through investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating, or in entities that 
the Directors have otherwise cleared as being financially sound.

Credit Risk Exposures

The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at reporting date, excluding the value of any collateral or 
other security held, is equivalent to the carrying value and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented 
in the statement of financial position. Credit risk also arises through the provision of financial guarantees, as approved at Board level, 
given to parties securing the liabilities of certain subsidiaries.

Trade and other receivables that are neither past due or impaired are considered to be of high credit quality. Aggregates of such 
amounts are as detailed in Note 7.

There are no amounts of collateral held as security in respect of trade and other receivables.

The Group does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments 
entered into by the Consolidated Group.

Credit  risk  related  to  balances  with  banks  and  other  financial  institutions  is  managed  by  investing  cash  with  major  financial 
institutions in both cash on deposit and term deposit accounts. Interest rates on major deposits that are re-invested are at a fixed 
rate on a monthly basis.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 26: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

(b)  Liquidity risk

Liquidity  risk  arises  from  the  possibility  that  the  Group  might  encounter  difficulty  in  settling  its  debts  or  otherwise  meeting  its 
obligations related to financial liabilities. The Group manages this risk through the following mechanisms:

 ƒ preparing forward looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operational, investing and financing activities;

 ƒ monitoring undrawn credit facilities;

 ƒ obtaining funding from a variety of sources;

 ƒ maintaining a reputable credit profile;

 ƒ managing credit risk related to financial assets; and

 ƒ only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions; and comparing the maturity profile of financial liabilities with the 

realisation profile of financial assets.

The Group has no significant exposure to liquidity risk due to the level of cash and cash equivalents detailed at Note 6. The Group 
manages  liquidity  risk  by  monitoring  immediate  and  forecast  cash  requirements  and  ensuring  adequate  cash  reserves  are 
maintained.

The  tables  below  reflect  an  undiscounted  contractual  maturity  analysis  for  financial  liabilities.  Cash  flows  realised  from  financial 
assets reflect management’s expectation as to the timing of realisation. Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The 
timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates.

Within 1 Year

1 to 5 Years

Over 5 Years

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

Total

2019
$

37,619,369

84,082,617

37,619,369

84,082,617

29,285,067

72,848,680

40,357,267

85,369,828

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

329,528

547,064

57,884

57,884

-

-

69,700,218 158,276,392

329,528

547,064

32,080,849

74,193,775

329,528

547,064

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,619,369

84,082,617

37,619,369

84,082,617

29,285,067

72,848,680

40,357,267

85,369,828

329,528

547,064

57,884

57,884

70,029,746 158,823,456

32,410,377

74,740,839

Consolidated 
Group

Financial 
liabilities due for 
payment

Trade and other 
payables

Total expected 
outflows

Financial assets 
– cash flows 
realisable

Cash and cash 
equivalents

Trade and other 
receivables

Equity 
instruments at 
FVOCI

Other current 
assets

Total anticipated 
inflows

Net inflow 
on financial 
instruments

(c)  Market Risk

Market risk arises from the Groups use of interest bearing and foreign currency financial instruments. It is the risk that the fair value 
of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in interest rates (interest rate risk), foreign exchange 
(currency risk) or other market factors (other price risk).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 26: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

(i) 

Interest rate risk

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of the reporting period whereby 
a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments. The financial assets 
and financial liabilities with exposure to interest rate risk are detailed below:

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Other current assets

Financial Liabilities

Short term borrowings

Long term borrowings

(ii)  Foreign exchange risk 

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

29,285,067

72,848,680

57,884

57,884

29,342,951

72,906,564

-

-

-

-

Jupiter operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures primarily with respect 
to the Australian Dollar and South African Rand. Jupiter’s exposure to currency risk is on cash, trade receivables, and borrowings. 
Foreign currency risk is the risk of exposure to transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the Australian dollar. The 
carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities are denominated in four different currencies as set out below:

29 February 2020

AUD

ZAR

Financial Assets

18,297,417

4,001,173

(iii)  Other price risk

EUR

434

USD

Total $

6,986,043

29,285,067

Price risk relates to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market 
prices largely due to demand and supply factors for commodities. As the Group does not derive revenue from sale of products, the 
effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the price risk is not considered material. The fair value of the mining projects will 
be impacted by commodity price changes (predominantly iron ore, nickel and uranium) and could impact future revenues once 
operational. However, management monitors current and projected commodity prices.

Summarised sensitivity analysis

The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Jupiter Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk and 
foreign exchange risk.

Management have reviewed interest rate and foreign exchange risk and determined the rates applied to be appropriate.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

6 7

ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 26: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

Interest Rate Risk

Foreign Exchange Risk

-50 bps

+50 bps

-10%

+10%

29 February 2020

Financial Assets

Carrying 
Amount 
 $

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity 
 $

Cash and cash equivalents

29,285,067

(146,425)

Receivables

40,357,267

Equity instruments at FVOCI

329,528

Other current assets

57,884

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

37,619,369

-

-

-

-

Total increase/(decrease)

(146,425)

-

-

-

-

-

-

Profit  
$

146,425

-

-

-

-

146,425

Other 
Equity  
$

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity  
$

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity  
$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,035,727)

-

-

3,761,937

(273,790)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,035,727

-

-

(3,761,937)

273,790

-

-

-

-

-

-

Interest Rate Risk

Foreign Exchange Risk

-50 bps

+50 bps

-10%

+10%

Carrying 
Amount  
$

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity  
$

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity  
$

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity 
 $

Profit  
$

Other 
Equity  
$

28 February 2019

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

72,848,680

(364,243)

Receivables

85,369,828

Equity instruments at FVOCI

547,064

Other current assets

57,884

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

84,082,617

-

-

-

-

Total increase/(decrease)

(364,243)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

364,243

-

-

- (8,536,983)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8,536,983

-

-

- 8,408,262

- (8,408,262)

364,243

-

(128,721)

-

128,721

-

-

-

-

-

-

6 8

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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6 9

ANNUAL REPORT 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 26: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

(d)   Net Fair Value

The  net  fair  values  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  non-interest  bearing  monetary  financial  assets  and  liabilities  approximates 
their carrying value. The net fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities is based upon market prices where a market exists 
or by discounting the expected future cash flows by the current interest rates for assets and liabilities with similar risk profiles.

Listed equity investments have been valued by reference to market prices prevailing at reporting date.

Financial Assets

Cash at bank 

February 2020

February 2019

Carrying
Amount $

Net Fair Value $

Carrying
Amount $

Net Fair Value $

29,285,067

29,285,067

72,848,680

72,848,680

Trade and other receivables 

40,357,267

40,357,267

85,369,828

85,369,828

Equity instruments at FVOCI 

Other current assets

329,528

57,884

329,528

57,884

547,064

57,884

547,064

57,884

70,029,746

70,029,746

158,823,456

158,823,456

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

37,619,369

37,619,369

84,082,617

84,082,617

(e)  Categories

The carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in each category are as follows:

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Equity instruments at FVOCI

Other current assets

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Equity instruments at FVOCI

Other current assets

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

February 2020

Amortised Cost
$

29,285,067

40,357,267

-

57,884

69,700,218

37,619,369

37,619,369

February 2019

Amortised Cost
$

72,848,680

85,369,828

-

57,884

158,276,392

84,082,617

84,082,617

FVOCI
$

-

-

329,528

-

329,528

-

-

FVOCI
$

-

-

547,064

-

547,064

-

-

7 0

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDNOTE 27: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The financial instruments recognised at fair value in the statement of financial position have been analysed and classified using a fair 
value hierarchy reflecting the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of the 
following levels:

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) 
or indirectly (derived from prices); and

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Group – as at 29 February 2020:

Financial Assets

Equity instruments at FVOCI

Group – as at 28 February 2019:

Financial Assets

Equity instruments at FVOCI

Level 1 
$

Level 2 
$

Level 3
$

Total
$

329,528

-

-

329,528

Level 1 
$

Level 2 
$

Level 3 
$

Total
$

547,064

-

-

547,064

NOTE 28: PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION

ASSETS

Current assets

Non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Financial assets reserve

Accumulated profits/(losses)

TOTAL EQUITY

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive loss

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

62,984,872

296,773,308

410,406,076

214,985,973

473,390,948

511,759,054

34,474,149

12,900,435

47,374,584

130,472,445

7,570,235

138,042,680

426,016,364

373,716,374

410,435,400

410,435,400

122,722

340,258

15,458,242

(37,059,284)

426,016,364

373,716,374

67,513,147

(217,535)

152,264,505

(496,638)

67,295,612

151,767,867

The parent company leases an office under an operating lease, and has a future minimum lease payment of $38,892, which is payable within the next 12 months. 

Refer to Note 20 for further details.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

7 1

ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTE 29: DIVIDENDS

Dividends declared during the year:

Unfranked interim dividend 

($0.05 per share, wholly conduit foreign income; declared 17 September 2018,  
paid 10 October 2018)

Unfranked final dividend 

($0.025 per share, wholly conduit foreign income; declared 19 February 2019,  
paid 21 May 2019)

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

-

-

97,949,552

48,974,775

Unfranked interim dividend 

78,359,641

-

($0.04 per share, wholly conduit foreign income; declared 31 October 2019,  
paid 21 November 2019)

78,359,641

146,924,327

Subsequent  to  year  end,  Jupiter  declared  a  final  unfranked  dividend  for  FY2020  of  $0.0075  per  share,  of  wholly  conduit  foreign 
income, totalling $14,692,433. The dividend was paid on 21 May 2020.

NOTE 30: AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION

Amounts paid or payable to the auditors of the Company and charged as an expense were:

Audit and review of the financial statements

 ƒ Auditors of Jupiter Mines Limited

 ƒ Auditors of subsidiary or related entities

Remuneration for audit and review of financial statements

Other non-audit services

 ƒ Taxation and other services

 ƒ Corporate finance

Total other service remuneration

Total auditors’ remuneration

Consolidated Group

February 2020
$

February 2019
$

106,808

14,042

120,850

146,337

-

146,337

267,187

148,453

11,739

160,192

54,081

10,000

64,081

224,273

7 2

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDDirectors’ Declaration

The Directors of Jupiter Mines Limited declare that:

1. 

the  financial  statements,  notes  and  the  additional  disclosures  included  in  the  Directors  Report  designated  as  audited,  of  the 
consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:

(a)  complying with Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations 

Regulations 2001; and

(b)  give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 29 February 2020 and of the performance for the year ended on that 

date of the company and consolidated entity;

2.  The financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.

3.  There are reasonable grounds to believe that Jupiter Mines Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due 

and payable.

4.  This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 

295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 29 February 2020.

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors

Priyank Thapliyal
Guernsey 
27 May 2020

Directors’ Declaration

7 3

ANNUAL REPORT 2020 
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Perth WA 6000 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration  

To the Directors of Jupiter Mines Limited  

In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the audit of Jupiter 

Mines Limited for the year ended 29 February 2020, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a 

b 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 

Chartered Accountants 

M J Hillgrove 

Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Perth, 27 May 2020 

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a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 

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and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires. Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International 
Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity. Services are 
delivered by the member firms. GTIL does not provide services to clients. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one 
another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. In the Australian context only, the use of the term ‘Grant Thornton’ may refer to 
Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to 
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Central Park, Level 43 
152-158 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 

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Cloisters Square 
Perth WA 6850 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Members of Jupiter Mines Limited  

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Opinion 
We have audited the financial report of Jupiter Mines Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which 
comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 29 February 2020, the consolidated statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash 
flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant 
accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration.  

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

a  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 29 February 2020 and of its performance for the year 

ended on that date; and  

b  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are 
independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled 
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

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

Emphasis of matter – COVID-19 
We draw attention to Note 24 of the financial report, which describes the circumstances relating to the material subsequent 
event regarding COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding any potential financial impact on the financials. Our opinion is not 
modified in respect of this matter. 

Key audit matters  
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial 
report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.  

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 
a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 

www.grantthornton.com.au 

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and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires. Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International 
Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity. Services are 
delivered by the member firms. GTIL does not provide services to clients. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one 
another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. In the Australian context only, the use of the term ‘Grant Thornton’ may refer to 
Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to 
Grant Thornton Australia Limited. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Key audit matter 
Impairment on Investments accounted for using the 
equity method Note 1(b) and Note 14 
The Group recorded an investment accounted for under the 
equity method totalling $437,601,406 (2019: $422,841,742) at 
29 February 2020 in relation to its 49.9% ownership in Tshipi 
e’Ntle Manganese Mining Proprietary Limited.  

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 
  Considering the appropriateness of the method applied by 
the Group to perform the valuation of the investment 
utilising the equity method in accordance with the 
requirements of the accounting standards;   

The Group recognises this investment as a joint venture using 
the equity method in accordance with AASB 128: Investment 
in Associates and Joint Ventures, and is considered for 
impairment in the event of significant or prolong decline in 
value.  

  Procedures included obtaining the key valuation inputs, 
including the long term manganese price, ore reserves, 
discount rates and critically assessing the inputs and 
assumptions; and 

  Assessed the applicability of internal and external 

Management assesses impairment on an annual basis in 
accordance with AASB 136 “Impairment of Assets”.  
This area is a key audit matter due to the significant balance 
carried by the Group that management have assess using 
estimates and judgements that required specific valuation 
expertise and analysis.  
Exploration and evaluation assets - Notes 1(e) & Note 13 
At 29 February 2020 the carrying value of exploration and 
evaluation assets was $11,774,238 (2019: $10,800,000).   
In accordance with AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of 
Mineral Resources, the Group is required to assess at each 
reporting date if there are any triggers for impairment which 
may suggest the carrying value is in excess of the recoverable 
value. 

The process undertaken by management to assess whether 
there are any impairment triggers in each area of interest 
involves an element of management judgement.  
This area is a key audit matter due to the significant 
judgement involved in determining the existence of impairment 
triggers.   

impairment indicators detailed in AASB 136 “Impairment 
of Assets”; and 

  Assessing the adequacy of related disclosures in Note 1(b) 

and Note 14. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 
  obtaining the management reconciliation of capitalised 

exploration and evaluation expenditure and agreeing to the 
general ledger; 

  reviewing management’s area of interest considerations 

against AASB 6; 

  conducting a detailed review of management’s assessment 

of trigger events prepared in accordance with AASB 6 
including;  

o 

o 

o 

tracing projects to statutory registers, 
exploration licenses and third party 
confirmations to determine whether a right 
of tenure existed; 
enquiry of management regarding their 
intentions to carry out exploration and 
evaluation activity in the relevant exploration 
area, including review of management’s 
budgeted expenditure; 
understanding whether any data exists to 
suggest that the carrying value of these 
exploration and evaluation assets are 
unlikely to be recovered through 
development or sale; 

  evaluating the competence, capabilities and objectivity of 

management’s experts in the evaluation of potential 
impairment triggers; 

  engaging the services of an independent valuation 

specialist to determine the market value of the Group’s 
exploration projects; and 

  assessing the appropriateness of the related financial 

statement disclosures. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon 
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the 
Group’s annual report for the year ended 29 February 2020, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report 
thereon.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance 
conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider 
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or 
otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the financial report  
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors 
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, 
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report  
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance 
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing 
Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are 
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions 
of users taken on the basis of this financial report.  

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance 
Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 
auditor’s report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 22 to 27 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 29 
February 2020.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Jupiter Mines Limited, for the year ended 29 February 2020 complies with 
section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Responsibilities 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, 
based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 
Chartered Accountants 

M J Hillgrove 
Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Perth, 27 May 2020 

Additional Information for 
Listed Companies

Additional information required by the ASX listing rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report is set out below. The information 
is effective as at 18 May 2020.

Substantial shareholders
The number of substantial shareholders and their associates are set out below:

Name

Number of fully paid 
ordinary shares

% holding

Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP (and its associate Pallinghurst EMG African Queen L.P.)

289,075,945

Hans J. Mende

Fritz R. Kundrun

AMCI Euro Holdings B.V.

POSCO Australia GP Pty Ltd (and its associate POSCO Australia Pty Ltd)

252,458,801

240,251,826

145,845,372

134,992,472

14.76

12.91

12.26

7.44

6.89

Voting rights
Ordinary Shares: On a show of hands, every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll 
each share shall have one vote.

Distribution of equity security holders

Holding

1 – 1,000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 and over

Number of shareholders

Number of shares

% of capital

150

817

685

2,216

598

40,135

2,519,304

5,662,831

86,540,894

1,864,227,869

0.00

0.13

0.29

4.42

95.16

Shareholders with less than a marketable parcel
As at 18 May 2020 there were 288 shareholders on the register holding less than a marketable parcel ($500) based on the closing 
market price of $0.27.

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Additional Information for Listed Companies

JUPITER MINES LIMITEDTwenty largest shareholders

Shareholder

Number of shares held

% of issued capital

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP (and its associate Pallinghurst EMG African 
Queen L.P.)

AMCI Euro Holdings B.V.

POSCO Australia GP Pty Ltd (and its associate POSCO Australia Pty Ltd)

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited

HJM Jupiter L.P.

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

FRK Jupiter L.P.

Priyank Thapliyal

10

Ntsimbintle Holdings (Pty) Ltd

11

12

13

14

National Nominees Limited

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd

Ilwella Pty Ltd

15 Mr Kenneth Joseph Hall

16

17

18

19

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited - A/C 2

E-Tech Capital Pty Ltd

Red Rock Resources plc

CS Third Nominees Pty Limited

20 Cunact Pty Ltd

Unissued equity securities
There are no unissued equity securities.

Securities exchange
The Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

393,529,705

289,075,945

145,845,372

134,992,472

115,806,959

107,113,430

101,177,101

94,406,454

57,437,584

56,987,165

27,825,077

22,452,988

20,320,850

19,100,589

15,100,000

11,016,852

9,612,354

9,524,914

6,905,425

6,000,000

20.09

14.76

7.44

6.89

5.91

5.47

5.16

4.82

2.93

2.91

1.42

1.15

1.04

0.98

0.77

0.56

0.49

0.49

0.35

0.31

Additional Information for Listed Companies

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ANNUAL REPORT 2020Glossary of Terms and 
Abbreviations

Term/Abbreviation

Definition

AASB

CIF

CYIP

EPS

FOB

FVOCI

FY2019

FY2020

JKPL

LTI

LTIR

TRIFR

Australian Accounting Standards Board

Cost, Insurance and Freight

Central Yilgarn Iron Projects

Earnings per share

Free on Board

Fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial year ended 28 February 2019

Financial year ended 29 February 2020

Jupiter Kalahari Pty Ltd

Lost time injuries

Lost time injury rate

Total recordable injury frequency rate

81

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

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