Annual Report
2015 C O N T E N T S
Company Directory
Chairman’s Report
Directors’ Review of Activities
Corporate Governance Statement
Directors’ Report
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Declaration of Auditor’s Independence
Independent Auditor’s Report
Shareholder Information
Tenement Listing
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www.legendmining.com.au
Email
legend@legendmining.com.au
ASX Code
LEG – ordinary shares
ACN 060 966 145
C OM PA N Y D I R E C T O R Y
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
Directors
Bankers
Share Registry
Advanced Share Registry Services
110 Stirling Highway
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(08) 9389 8033
(08) 9389 7871
Michael William Atkins
(Chairman)
Mark William Wilson
(Managing Director)
Derek William Waterfield
(Executive Director-Technical)
Secretary
Tony Walsh
Registered Office
Level 1
8 Kings Park Road
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(08) 9212 0600
(08) 9212 0611
Australian and New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd
1275 Hay Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
Auditors
Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
PERTH WA 6000
Home Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
2 The Esplanade
PERTH WA 6000
L E G E N D M I N I N G L IM I T E D
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C H A I RM A N ’ S R E P O R T
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
The last year has seen Legend continue to carry out exploration of its Rockford Project, located
in the Fraser Range in Western Australia. The Fraser Range hosts Independence Group’s Nova-
Bollinger Project which is now commencing first production, having been discovered only four and a
half years ago. Legend has circa 2,792 km2 wholly within the Fraser Zone, which Legend regards as
the most prospective area of the Fraser Range for a repeat of a Nova-Bollinger style deposit.
Legend continues to use state of the art geo-sensing moving loop electromagnetic surveys (MLTEM) to identify
prospective conductors, together with a supporting program of aircore drilling to identify the rock types considered
suitable to host a nickel-copper deposit. The MLTEM surveys identified conductors in several areas and follow up
reverse circulation and diamond drilling revealed anomalous nickel and copper mineralisation in ultramafic host
rock. The aircore drilling program to date, has also provided Legend with geological knowledge that supports
Legend’s belief that the Rockford Project is highly prospective for nickel-copper mineralisation associated with
mafic/ultramafic intrusive bodies such as those found at Nova-Bollinger.
Whilst we do not wish to get carried away with this initial technical success, we are very pleased with the progress to
date and remain optimistic that we are working in an area capable of hosting an economic nickel-copper deposit, but
of course on the understanding that considerable work and good fortune is still required.
Legend remains well funded to continue its important work. It is also pleasing that recent corporate activity in
the region reaffirms the value of Legend’s considerable acreage. Legend was successful in recently acquiring an
additional 238km2 tenement package contiguous with our Rockford Project tenement package, taking our holding to
2,792km2, which further consolidates our tenement package in the Fraser Range.
Legend has a strong managerial and technical team, led by Mark Wilson and Derek Waterfield. I also acknowledge
the support and encouragement of our major shareholder Mark Creasy and his technical team. I also would like to
thank all our contractors for the work they have done in challenging conditions.
Your Board thanks you the shareholders for your continuing support and we look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Yours sincerely
Michael Atkins
Chairman
31 March 2017
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2 0 1 6 A N N U A L R E P O R T
ROCKFORD PROJECT – Fraser Range District (Nickel-Copper, Gold)
The Rockford Project is located in the highly prospective Fraser Range district of Western Australia
and covers a total area of 2,554km2 (Figure 1). The Project is the subject of a joint venture between
Legend (70%) and Creasy Group (30%), with Legend being the operator and manager of the joint
venture. Exploration is targeting Nova-Bollinger style nickel-copper and Tropicana style structurally
controlled gold mineralisation.
The Rockford Project covers a strike length of 100km
over a regional gravity high “ridge” associated with
dense mafic/ultramafic intrusive rocks of the Fraser
Zone, within the larger Albany-Fraser Orogen. The Nova-
Bollinger deposit, which lies within the Fraser Zone, is
situated on a similar tenor gravity ridge to that of the
Rockford Project, see Figure 1.
Interpretation of aeromagnetic/gravity datasets
During 2016 Legend undertook an extensive exploration
programme involving:
•
• RC drilling (five holes for 1,160m at Area D)
• Diamond drilling (two holes for 1,302m at Area D)
• Downhole electromagnetic surveys - DHTEM
(three holes at Area D)
• Moving loop electromagnetic surveys – MLTEM
(Areas G, H, I, J, K, N)
• Fixed loop electromagnetic surveys – FLTEM
(Areas A and D)
• Gravity survey (2,423 stations)
• Aircore drilling (64 holes for 5,115m, eight traverses)
Figure 1: Rockford Project Location
L E G E N D M I N I N G L IM I T E D
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DIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Area D
Exploration activities in the first half of the year
focussed on Area D, a discrete 1.5km x 1km gravity
high (4mgal) with an associated magnetic signature
suggestive of a structural fold closure or intrusive
feature. Extensive MLTEM/FLTEM surveys identified
eight bedrock conductors (D1-D8), seven of which were
successfully followed up with RC and diamond drilling,
see Figure 2. The location of Area D with respect to the
regional gravity is shown on Figure 3.
The EM surveys and drilling programmes provided
valuable geological and geophysical information
highlighting three key factors favourable to the
potential formation and discovery of massive nickel-
copper sulphide mineralisation.
Firstly, the MLTEM/FLTEM surveys were able to
detect significant bedrock conductors beneath thick
conductive cover at depths up to 500m below surface.
These conductors were successfully drill tested and
validated in DHTEM surveys.
Figure 2: Area D MLTEM/FLTEM Conductor Plates with RC/Diamond Drillhole Locations on Residual Gravity Image
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2016 ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Secondly, the RC and diamond drillholes intersected a
thick package containing multiple layers of sulphidic
metasediment (see Photo 1), which is considered a
potential source of sulphur for the formation of massive
sulphide.
The third key factor was the occurrence of minor
disseminated pyrrhotite/chalcopyrite/pentlandite
hosted in a cumulate textured ultramafic (see Photo
2). This cumulate ultramafic is considered a favourable
host for nickel-copper mineralisation with petrological
analysis supporting a magmatic origin for the sulphides,
see Photo 3.
The geological knowledge gained from the drilling
programmes further supports Legend’s belief that
the Rockford Project is highly prospective for nickel-
copper mineralisation associated with mafic/ultramafic
intrusive bodies.
Photo 1: RKDD001-566.8m: Pyrrhotite in
metasediment (granulite)
Photo 3: Meta-ultramafic with pyrrhotite (pale brownish
cream), pentlandite (cream pitted) and chalcopyrite (small
yellow grains). Reflected plane polarised light – RKDD002
626.6m.
Photo 2: RKDD002-626.5m: Pyrrhotite, trace pentlandite/
chalcopyrite in cumulate textured ultramafic
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LEGEND MINING LIMITEDDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Regional MLTEM Surveys
Eight areas (Areas G to N) were selected for MLTEM
surveying (see Figure 3), based on the interpretation of
detailed aeromagnetic/gravity data and from recently
gained knowledge from diamond drilling at Area D. Six
Areas were tested during 2016, with Areas L and M to be
completed in 2017. The encouraging results from Area D
including; pentlandite (nickel sulphide) and chalcopyrite
(copper sulphide) in cumulate ultramafic host rock
associated with sulphidic metasediments, validate the
current process of target selection.
The MLTEM survey utilised an enhanced/reconfigured
high power EM system and is proving to be an effective
tool in “seeing through” the conductive cover sequence.
The combination of high power (~200 amp) and slingram
(out loop) reading configuration allows for relatively
broad spaced surveying, enabling greater area coverage
of targets without compromising the quality of the
survey and the ability to detect bedrock conductors.
Two strong-moderate conductors were identified at
Area N (N1-N2) and two moderate-weak conductors
identified at Area J (J1-J2) and are discussed below.
Figure 3: Rockford Project Target Areas on Regional Gravity
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2016 ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Area N
Area N contains a large folded and/or intrusive feature
with low magnetic response closely associated with
a 2.5km x 0.5km NE-SW trending gravity feature. Two
strong to moderate conductive bodies (N1-N2) were
identified, (see Figure 4), however only preliminary
modelling of N1 was possible, while N2 could not
be accurately modelled and further infill MLTEM is
required.
The preliminary modelling over conductor N1 indicates
a strong to moderate bedrock conductor (3,000-
5,000S+) with an overall NE-SW strike and an estimated
depth to top of source of >300m. N1 is located in the
centre of the folded/intrusive feature, as shown on
the aeromagnetic and gravity images, making this a
compelling target for follow up work.
As mentioned, conductor N2 could not be accurately
modelled, however early indications suggest a moderate
strength conductor (~3,000S), striking NE-SW, <500m
x 500m in size and a depth to top of source of >300m,
see Figure 4. Further MLTEM/FLTEM is required at both
N1 and N2 to better define the conductors ahead of RC/
diamond drill testing.
Figure 4: Area N Conductors on Aeromagnetic (left) and Gravity (right) Images
(Note: Conductor N1 defined in preliminary modelling only, while Conductor N2 requires infill MLTEM to enable final modelling)
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LEGEND MINING LIMITEDDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Area J
Area J was originally selected for MLTEM follow up
based on the coincidence of a broad aeromagnetic low
and a subtle 2.5km x 0.6km gravity feature. The MLTEM
survey identified two conductors J1-J2, which are located
on aeromagnetic and gravity images in Figure 5.
Conductor J1 represents a moderate-weak, broad (300m
wide x 1,500m down plunge) conductor interestingly
located on the northern margin of a small aeromagnetic
body and the southern margin of a localised gravity
feature, see Figure 5. Low to moderate conductance
levels of ~500-750S were apparent from the modelling,
with the associated source having an estimated depth
to top of source of 150-250m, orientated NE-SW and
dipping at 60-700 to the NW.
Conductor J2 represents a weak, extensive (>2km x 2km)
conductor interpreted as being related to stratigraphy
or a large scale structural feature, see Figure 5. Low
conductance levels of ~150-250S were apparent from
the modelling, with the associated source having
an estimated depth to top of source of 300-500m,
orientated NNE-SSW and dipping at 600 to the W.
Further evaluation of conductor J1 is required given
its location on the margins of both aeromagnetic
and gravity features. Conductor J2 is considered a
low priority target as it appears to be stratigraphic in
character with low conductance.
Figure 5: Area J Conductors (J1-J2) on Aeromagnetic (left) & Gravity (right) Images
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2016 ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Regional Aircore Drilling Programme
A regional aircore drilling programme comprising 64
holes (RKAC001-064) for 5,115m was completed during
October-November 2016, (see Figure 6). The drilling
was undertaken over eight areas selected from the
interpretation of aeromagnetic/gravity data and EM
surveys, with the aim of providing information on
the regolith profile, basement lithologies and the
lithogeochemical signature of the basement rocks.
Holes were spaced at 400m along traverses with minor
infill to 200m.
All drillholes intersected a moderate to deep cover
sequence including sediments of the Eucla Basin
overlying Proterozoic basement of the Fraser Zone.
The widespread occurrence of this cover sequence
illustrates the necessity for aircore drilling to provide
reliable geochemical information and further
demonstrates the ineffectiveness of surface sampling
across the Rockford Project.
Mafic/ultramafic rocks were intersected in seven of the
eight drill traverses with Lines 1, 6 and 7 considered the
most prospective based on the bedrock intersected
along with elevated coincident Ni-Cu assay results.
Drillhole RKAC005 (Line 1) returned the most anomalous
result of: 13m @ 0.1% Ni and 0.02% Cu from 48m to EOH
associated with a fine grained gabbro.
Figure 6: Aircore Drill Traverses on Regional Aeromagnetic Image
Figure 6: Aircore Drill Traverses on Regional Aeromagnetic Image
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LEGEND MINING LIMITEDDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 Table 1 below summarises anomalous nickel (>300ppm),
copper (>250ppm) and gold (>0.1g/t) results from the
aircore drilling. The assays only represent samples from
the top 0.5-1m of fresh bedrock and overlying saprock
and are considered encouraging given the broad 400m
spacing of the drillholes.
The multi-element assay results from the aircore
drilling programme further support the nickel-copper
prospectivity of the region and provide confidence in
Legend’s targeting methodology and area selection
in the search for Nova-Bollinger style nickel-copper
mineralisation at Rockford.
Table 1: Anomalous Assay Values in Aircore Drillholes
2017 Programme
Activities planned for 2017 include the following:
•
Infill MLTEM/FLTEM at Area N to better define
conductors for follow up RC/diamond drilling
• Regional MLTEM surveys aimed at identifying
bedrock conductors
• Regional aircore drilling programmes focussing on
aeromagnetic/gravity targets
• RC/diamond drill follow up of any significant
bedrock conductors identified by EM and aircore
programmes
• Ongoing assessment and interpretation of
exploration results
Drillhole
RKAC005
Incl.
Incl.
RKAC024
RKAC030
RKAC047
RKAC050
RKAC050
RKAC052
RKAC060
From
(m)
48
48
52
32
48
104
48
64
97
32
To
(m)
61 BOH
52
56
36
52
116
52
71 BOH
98 BOH
36
Interval
(m)
13
4
4
4
4
12
4
7
1
4
Ni
(ppm)
964
1,237
1,225
330
110
335
41
589
142
38
Cu
(ppm)
Au
(g/t)
Lithology
175
390
81
145
92
66
21
269
251
36
<0.01
Saprock/Gabbro
<0.01
Saprock
<0.01
Saprock
<0.01
Granulite
0.12
Saprock/Granulite
<0.01
Saprolite/Ultramafic
0.12
Saprolite
<0.01
Pyroxenite
<0.01
Ultramafic
0.23
Saprock/Gabbro
Note:
Table shows anomalous values of Ni >300ppm and/or Cu >250ppm and/or Au >0.1 g/t.
BOH – Bottom of Hole
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2016 ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016
CORPORATE
Treasury
– Sale of Independence Group NL Shares
Legend announced on 8 August 2016 that it had sold it’s
990,000 Independence Group Limited (“IGO”) shares for
$4,057,162. The sales occurred on market over a period
from 5 July to 3 August 2016.
The history of the investment was Legend purchased
1.5m Sirius Resources Ltd (“SIR”) on market in 2012
for $1,874,658. As a result of the IGO Acquisition and
S2Resources (“S2R”) Demerger in 2015, Legend received
cash ($780,000), 990,000 IGO shares and 750,000 S2R
shares (which are still held by Legend).
Change of Company Secretary
Legend appointed Tony Walsh as Company Secretary on
12 December 2016, following the resignation of Dennis
Wilkins.
Cameroon Project Sale
On 4 January 2017, the Company announced that it
had received a request from Jindal Steel and Power
(Mauritius) Limited (“Jindal”) to consider a further
deferral of the payment of the final amount of $3 million
owing to Legend from the sale of the Cameroon Iron Ore
project. At that time, Legend agreed to this request in
principle, and expected to report to the ASX as soon as an
agreement of new payment terms was reached. Legend
has since been advised by Jindal that it is undergoing a
major debt rescheduling with its creditors and is unable
to make any payments to creditors, including Legend, nor
finalise any rescheduling of the Legend debt until its own
debt rescheduling expected to complete in the second
quarter of 2017.
Legend has yet to complete an agreement on new
payment terms with Jindal. As a result, out of the
abundance of caution and in light of the fact that
Jindal did not pay the receivable in December 2016 as
previously agreed, the directors have decided to provide
for the Jindal receivable in full. Despite this provision,
your directors believe that it is likely that the Company
will complete an agreement on new payment terms
with Jindal in the second quarter of 2017.
Annual Tax Return – R & D Claim
On 11 January 2017 Legend submitted its 2016 annual
tax return, which includes a research and development
(“R&D”) claim for reimbursement of $1.037M. The
cornerstone of Legend’s exploration activities at the
Rockford Project is using innovative geo-sensing moving
loop electromagnetic surveys. These surveys qualify
Legend for R&D cash reimbursement for these surveys
and other associated core activities via the annual tax
return.
Events Subsequent To Balance Date
On 27 February 2017 Legend announced that it had
purchased two exploration licences contiguous
with the existing Rockford Project tenements from
Musgrave Minerals Limited. The tenements cover an
area of 238.5 km2 and increase the Rockford Project’s
exposure to the western stratigraphy of the Fraser
Zone. The consideration was 10,000,000 Legend shares
and 10,000,000 Legend options exercisable at 4 cents
per option by 30 March 2021. The transaction settled
on 28 February 2017 following the satisfaction of sale
agreement conditions.
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Derek Waterfield,
a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a full time employee of Legend Mining Limited. Mr Waterfield has
sufficient experience that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration, and to the activity
being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code). Mr Waterfield consents to the inclusion in the report
of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this report that relates to Legend’s Exploration Results is a compilation of previously released to ASX by
Legend Mining and Mr Derek Waterfield consents to the inclusion of these Results in this report. Mr Waterfield has advised
that this consent remains in place for subsequent releases by Legend of the same information in the same form and context,
until the consent is withdrawn or replaced by a subsequent report and accompanying consent. Legend confirms that it is not
aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters in the market announcements continue to apply and have not
materially changed. Legend confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have
not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
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LEGEND MINING LIMITEDDIRECTORS’ REVIEW OF ACTIVITIESFor the year ended 31 December 2016 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
Legend Mining Limited and the Board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest
standards of corporate governance. Legend Mining Limited has reviewed its corporate governance
practices against the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (3rd edition) published by
the ASX Corporate Governance Council.
The 2016 Corporate Governance Statement was approved by the Board on 30 March 2017 and is current
as at 31 March 2017. A description of the Group’s current corporate governance practices is set out in the
Group’s Corporate Governance Statement which can be viewed at www.legendmining.com.au
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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The Directors submit their report for the year ended 31 December 2016.
1.
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as
below. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated.
Michael Atkins (Chairman, Non-Executive Director)
Mark Wilson (Managing Director)
Derek Waterfield (Executive Director - Technical)
2.
INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Michael Atkins is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr Atkins was a founding partner of a national Chartered Accounting practice from 1979 to 1987 and was a Fellow of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia between 1984 and 2012.
Between 1987 and 1998 he was involved in the executive management of several publicly listed resource companies with
operations in Australia, USA, South East Asia and Africa. From 1990 to 1995 he was managing director and later a non-executive
director of Claremont Petroleum NL and Beach Petroleum NL during their reconstruction, and then remained as a non-
executive director until 1995. He was also founding executive chairman of Gallery Gold Ltd until 1998, and remained a non-
executive director until 2000.
Since February 2011 Mr Atkins has been a Director – Corporate Finance at Patersons Securities Limited where he advises on
the formation of, and capital raising for, emerging companies in the Australian resources sector.
He is currently non-executive chairman of Australian listed companies Azumah Resources Ltd and Castle Minerals Ltd, and non-
executive director of SRG Limited.
During the past three years, Mr Atkins has also served as a director of Enterprise Uranium Limited (resigned March 2014), a
publicly listed company.
Mark Wilson is a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer with an Associateship
in Civil Engineering from Curtin University in Western Australia. He has an extensive business background, mainly in corporate
management and project engineering. This has included site management of remote construction projects, ten years of
commercial construction as a founding proprietor of a Perth based company and the past twenty years in executive, non-
executive, consulting and owner roles in resource focused companies. Mr Wilson is presently a non-executive director of
Australian listed company Tanga Resources Limited (appointed 20 June 2014). Mr Wilson has not held any former public
company directorships in the last three years.
Derek Waterfield is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a graduate of the University of Queensland (B.Sc.
Hons). He has over 25 years’ experience in gold, base metals, iron ore, nickel and uranium exploration throughout Australia
and Cameroon.
He started his career with CRA Exploration Pty Ltd and has held senior exploration leadership positions with Normandy Mining
and Newmont Australia, and led the team that discovered the Moolart Well gold deposit in the Duketon Belt 350km north of
Kalgoorlie. He was Exploration Manager at Legend Mining for five years managing Legend’s WA and Cameroon projects. More
recently he has been Exploration Manager for Enterprise Metals Ltd, responsible for gold, iron ore, uranium and base metal
exploration in WA. Mr Waterfield has not held any former public company directorships in the last three years.
Tony Walsh (Company Secretary) was appointed Company Secretary effective on 12 December 2016.
Mr Walsh has over 30 years’ experience in dealing with listed companies, ASX, ASIC and corporate transactions including 14
years with the ASX in Perth where he acted as ASX liaison with the JORC committee, four years as Chairman of an ASX listed
mining explorer and as a director of a London AIM listed explorer. Tony is also currently Company Secretary of Atlas Iron
Limited, Battery Minerals Mining Ltd and S2 Resources Limited.
Mr Walsh is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, the
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
He is currently a non-executive director of the Women’s and Infants Research Foundation.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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3.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share:
Diluted loss per share:
4.
DIVIDENDS
0.128 cents
0.128 cents
No dividend has been paid or recommended during the financial year.
5.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Corporate Structure
Legend Mining Limited is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Legend Mining Limited
has prepared a consolidated financial report incorporating the entities that it controlled during the financial year, which are
outlined in the following illustration of the group’s corporate structure.
Legend Mining Limited
100%
100%
Gibson Metals Pty Ltd
Legend Cameroon Pty Ltd
Nature of Operations and Principal Activities
The principal activities during the year of the entities within the consolidated entity were:
exploration for nickel and copper, deposits in Australia.
Employees
The consolidated entity had a staff of four employees at 31 December 2016 (2015: 4 employees).
6. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
Results of Operations
The net loss after income tax of the consolidated entity for the year was $2,599,591 (2015: loss of $1,311,284).
Review of Operations
The Directors’ Review of Activities for the year ended 31 December 2016 is contained on pages 3 to 11 of the Annual Report.
Summarised Operating Results
Impairment of Deferred Exploration Costs: There was $492,882 impairment of deferred expenditure expensed to the income
statement during the year (2015:Nil).
Deferred Exploration Costs: Total acquisition costs and deferred expenditure on tenements capitalised during the year
amounted to $2,719,559 (2015: $5,092,136).
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7.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
During 2016 Legend has:
(i) The payment terms under the Jindal Agreement was amended in 2015 were as follows:
The $6 million payment originally scheduled for 5 August 2015 is now to be paid in two tranches, $3 million on 15
September 2015 (received in 2015) and a further $3 million that was due on or before 15 December 2016 (see below);
Interest of 4% payable quarterly in arrears will be payable on the second $3 million; and
The $5.5 million payable under the Jindal Agreement upon the grant of a Mining Convention at the Cameroon Iron
Ore Project (“Project”) is now rescheduled to be paid upon the first commercial shipment of iron ore from the Project.
On 4 January 2017, the Company announced that it has received a request from Jindal Steel and Power (Mauritius) Limited
(“Jindal”) to consider a further deferral of the payment of the final amount of $3 million owing to Legend from the sale of the
Cameroon Iron Ore project. At that time, Legend agreed to this request in principle, and expected to report to the ASX as soon
as an agreement of new payment terms was reached. Legend has since been advised by Jindal that it is undergoing a major
debt rescheduling with its creditors and is unable to make any payments to creditors, including Legend, nor finalise any
rescheduling of the Legend debt until its own debt rescheduling is complete. At the date of this report, Legend has yet to
complete an agreement on new payment terms with Jindal. As a result, out of the abundance of caution and in light of the fact
that Jindal did not pay the receivable in December 2016 as previously agreed, the directors have decided to provide for the
Jindal receivable in full. Despite this provision, your directors believe that it is likely that the Company will complete an
agreement on new payment terms with Jindal in the first half of 2017.
8.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE
The consolidated entity’s operations are subject to various environmental regulations under both Commonwealth and State
legislation in Australia. The Directors have complied with these regulations and are not aware of any breaches of the legislation
during the financial year which are material in nature.
9.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
Likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity, and expected results of those operations in subsequent
financial years have been discussed, where appropriate, in the Chairman’s Report and Review of Activities.
10. SHARE OPTIONS
Unissued shares
As at the date of this report, there were 238,000,000 unissued ordinary shares under options. Refer to note 17 for further
details of the options outstanding at 31 December 2016.
Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the company or any related
body corporate.
Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options
There were no shares issued as a result of the exercise of options during the financial year.
11. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE
On 24 February 2017 Legend announced the acquisition of two tenements in the Fraser Range. Consideration of 10 million
fully paid ordinary shares and 10 million 4 cent 30 March 2021 options were issued to the vendor on 28 February 2017.
5,000,000 incentive options issued on 31 January 2017 and granted as an incentive to an employee under the Company’s
incentive plan.
In March 2017, the Company received a refund from the Australian Taxation Office of $1,037,084.85 (see Note 6 for details).
No other matters or circumstance has arisen since the end of the financial year which has significantly affected, or may
significantly affect the operations of the Group, the result of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent
financial years.
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12.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company has not, during or since the financial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an officer of the Company
or a related body corporate:
(i)
(ii)
indemnified or made any relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability incurred as an officer, including costs
and expenses in successfully defending legal proceedings; or
paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability incurred as an officer for the costs
or expenses to defend legal proceedings.
13.
INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS
To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young Australia, as part of the terms
of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment
has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.
14. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
The compensation arrangements in place for key management personnel of Legend are set out below:
Details of key management personnel
Directors
M Atkins
M Wilson
D Waterfield
Chairman (non-executive)
Managing Director
Executive Director - Technical
Compensation Philosophy
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its directors and executives. To prosper, the Company must
attract, motivate and retain highly skilled directors and executives.
The Company embodies the following principle in its compensation framework:
Provide competitive rewards to attract high-calibre executives.
Group Performance
The Group’s financial performance for the last five years has been as follows:
Revenue
Net loss after tax
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents
per share)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share
(cents per share)
Net assets
Share price (at balance date)
December
2016
$407,180
($2,599,591)
(0.128)
December
2015
$575,162
($1,311,284)
(0.066)
December
2014
$371,332
($2,618,326)
(0.128)
December
2013
$280,734
($38,412,494)
(1.769)
December
2012
$602,416
$2,215,446
0.112
(0.128)
(0.066)
(0.128)
(1.769)
0.112
$14,734,111
$0.01
$17,127,502
$0.008
$17,067,286
$0.007
$22,354,576
$0.008
$51,900,776
$0.02
As the Group is currently in exploration and evaluation phases, historical earnings are not yet an accurate reflection of Group
performance and cannot be used as a long term incentive measure. Consideration of the Group’s earnings will be more relevant
as the Group matures.
Remuneration Committee
Due to the size of Legend, remuneration is considered by the full Board. The Board reviews remuneration packages and policies
applicable to the directors and senior executives. Remuneration levels are competitively set to attract the most qualified and
experienced directors and senior executives.
Compensation Structure
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and senior manager
remuneration is separate and distinct.
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14.
REMUNERATION REPORT (CONTD)
Objective of Non-Executive Director Compensation
The Board seeks to set aggregate compensation at a level that provides the company with the ability to attract and retain
directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.
Structure of Non-Executive Director Compensation
The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate compensation of non-executive directors shall be
determined from time to time by a general meeting. An amount not exceeding the amount determined is then divided between
the directors as agreed. The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting held on 16 May 2012 when shareholders
approved the aggregate remuneration of $300,000 per year.
The amount of aggregate compensation sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned
amongst directors is reviewed annually. The Board considers the fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies
when undertaking the annual review process.
Objective of Senior Management and Executive Director Compensation
The company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of compensation commensurate with their position and
responsibilities within the company and so as to:
reward executives for company and individual performance against targets set by reference to appropriate benchmarks;
align the interests of executives with those of shareholders; and
ensure total compensation is competitive by market standards.
Structure of Senior Management and Executive Director Compensation
In determining the level and make-up of executive compensation, the Board may engage external consultants to provide
independent advice. No external advice was obtained during the 2016 year.
It is the Board’s policy that an employment contract is entered into with key executives.
Compensation consists of a fixed compensation element and the issue of options from time to time at the directors’ discretion
under the Employee Share Option Plan. Any issue of options to directors under the Employee Share Option Plan requires prior
shareholder approval.
Fixed Compensation
Fixed compensation is reviewed annually by the Board. The process consists of a review of company and individual performance,
relevant comparative compensation in the market and internally and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and
practices. No external advice was obtained during the 2016 year.
Structure
Senior managers are given the opportunity to receive their fixed (primary) compensation in a variety of forms including cash
and fringe benefits. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue
cost for the Company.
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14.
REMUNERATION REPORT (CONTD)
Employment Contracts
The Managing Director, Mr Mark Wilson, is employed under contract. The current contract commenced on 1 July 2011 and is
effective until terminated in accordance with the contract. The significant terms of the contract are:
Mr Wilson receives remuneration of $320,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation;
Mr Wilson may resign from his position and thus terminate his contract by giving one month written notice;
The company may terminate Mr Wilson’s employment contract by providing six months’ written notice if the position has
become redundant, or three months’ written notice in all other circumstances; and
The Company may terminate Mr Wilson’s contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred.
Mr Michael Atkins, is employed under contract. The current contract commenced on 1 July 2012 and is effective until
terminated in accordance with the contract. The significant terms of the contract are:
Mr Atkins receives remuneration of $80,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation;
Mr Atkins’ agreement provides for engagement of consultancy services outside of the scope of the ordinary duties of a
non-executive chairman. In addition to the director’s fees above, Mr Atkins is paid $2,000 per day (inclusive of
superannuation) for the provision of these consultancy services.
Mr Atkins’ appointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful re-election by shareholders of the
Company;
Mr Atkins may resign from his position and thus terminate his contract by giving written notice; and
The Company may terminate Mr Atkins’ contract by way of resolution of the Company.
Mr Derek Waterfield, is employed under contract. The current contract commenced on 1 November 2012 and is effective
until terminated in accordance with the contract. The significant terms of the contract are:
Mr Waterfield receives remuneration of $220,000 per annum exclusive of superannuation;
Mr Waterfield may resign from his position and thus terminate his contract by giving one month written notice;
The company may terminate Mr Waterfield’s employment contract by providing three months’ written notice if the
position has become redundant, or one months’ written notice in all other circumstances; and
The Company may terminate Mr Waterfield’s contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred.
Employee Share Option Plan
The Board has in place an Employee Share Option Plan allowing share options to be issued to eligible employees in order to
provide them with an incentive to provide growth and value to all shareholders.
At a General Meeting on 4 December 2009 shareholders approved the implementation of Employee Share Option Plan No 3.
The new plan differs from the previous plans in that there is no 12 month vesting period on any new options received under
plan No 3. There is a significant change in the context of recent proposals by the Federal Government to change the tax
treatment of options issued under incentive schemes. Removal of the vesting period requirement allows the Board maximum
flexibility to make offers of options on the terms of the plans appropriate at the time, having regard for the tax environment
which the proposed participants find themselves in when an offer of options is received from the company.
Share-based Payments
During the year the Company granted incentive options to directors valued at $196,000. 70,000,000 options with an exercise
price of 4 cents and expiring on 30 March 2021 were issued to Directors following approval at the Annual General Meeting of
the Company held on 28 April 2016. The fair value of the options granted during the half-year was 0.28 cents, for a total value
of $196,000 included within share-based payments expense.
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14.
REMUNERATION REPORT (CONTD)
Compensation of Key Management Personnel for Year Ended 31 December 2016(1)
Name
Year
Short term
Salary and
Fees(1)
Director
M Atkins
M Wilson
D Waterfield
Total
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
$
80,000
80,000
332,718
340,102
226,769
228,462
639,487
648,564
Post-
Employment
Super-
annuation
$
Share based
payments
options
Total
$
$
% of
compen-
sation
granted as
options
% of
performance
related
remuneration
7,600
7,600
35,077
35,077
20,900
20,900
63,577
63,577
28,000
-
112,000
-
56,000
-
196,000
-
115,600
87,600
479,795
375,179
303,669
249,362
899,064
712,141
24
-
23
-
18
-
22
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1) Short term salary and fees includes net movements in leave provisions.
Option holdings of Key Management Personnel
Options held in Legend Mining Limited (number) during the year ended 31 December 2016
Name
Balance at
beginning
of year
1 Jan 2016
Granted as
Remuneration
Exercised
during
the year
Net Change
Other
Balance at
end
of year
31 Dec 2016
Not Vested
& Not
Exercisable
Vested &
Exercisable
Directors
M Atkins
M Wilson
D Waterfield
Total
-
-
-
-
10,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
70,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
70,000,000
-
-
-
-
10,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
70,000,000
Shareholdings of Key Management Personnel(1)(2)
Shares held in Legend Mining Limited (number) during the year ended 31 December 2016
On exercise
of options
Granted as
remuneration
Balance
1 Jan 16
Name
Net change
other
Balance
31 Dec 16
Directors
M Atkins
(Windamurah P/L), (Alkali Exploration P/L)
M Wilson
(Chester Nominees WA P/L)
D Waterfield
Total
4,558,334
80,000,000
1,000,000
85,558,334
Includes shares held directly, indirectly and beneficially by KMP.
(1)
(2) On-market purchases made during the year.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,558,334
(2)30,000,000
110,000,000
-
30,000,000
1,000,000
115,558,334
END OF REMUNERATION REPORT
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15. DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of Meetings of Directors held during the year and the number of Meetings attended by each Director was as
follows:
Name
Attended by:
Michael Atkins
Mark Wilson
Derek Waterfield
16. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
No. of Board
Meetings
Attended
No. of Meetings
Held Whilst A
Director
No of Audit
Committee
Meetings Attended
No of Audit
Committee
Meetings Held
6
6
4
6
6
6
2
2
1
2
2
2
The relevant interest of each director in the shares and options issued by the company in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001, at the date of signing this report is as follows:
Name
M Atkins
(Windamurah P/L), (Alkali Exploration P/L)
M Wilson
(Chester Nominees WA P/L)
D Waterfield
Ordinary shares
7,108,334
Options over
ordinary shares
10,000,000
116,000,000
40,000,000
1,000,000
20,000,000
17. AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
Non-audit services
There were no non-audit services provided by the Company’s auditor, Ernst & Young during the 2016 financial year.
We have received the Declaration of Auditor Independence from Ernst & Young, the Company’s Auditor. This is available for
review on page 52 and forms part of this report.
SIGNED in accordance with a Resolution of the Directors on behalf of the Board
__________________________
Mark Wilson
Managing Director
Dated this 31st day of March 2017
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
Note
4(a)
4(b)
4(c)
4(d)
4(e)
4(f)
4(g)
4(h)
18
6
Finance revenue
Other income
Net gain/(loss) on revaluation of financial assets held for
trading
Employee benefit expenses
Impairment of deferred exploration costs
Loss on remeasurement of receivables
Other expenses
Corporate and administration expenses
Impairment of Jindal receivable
Share-based payments expense
Net loss before income tax
Income tax benefit
Net loss for the year attributable to Members of Legend Mining
Limited
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to Members of
Legend Mining Limited
2016
$
407,180
123,007
1,624,178
(527,796)
(492,882)
-
(14,136)
(507,942)
(3,005,000)
(206,200)
(2,599,591)
-
2015
$
575,162
115,659
(329,720)
(622,393)
-
(201,590)
(235,454)
(612,948)
-
-
(1,311,284)
-
(2,599,591)
(1,311,284)
-
-
(2,599,591)
(1,311,284)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (cents per share)
Basic loss per share
Diluted loss per share
5
5
(0.128)
(0.128)
(0.066)
(0.066)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
A s a t 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
Notes
2016
$
2015
$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade & other receivables
Other financial assets
Total Current Assets
Non-current Assets
Other financial assets
Property, plant & equipment
Deferred exploration costs
Total Non-current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade & other payables
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
Non-current Liabilities
Provisions
Total Non-current Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Contributed Equity
Reserves
Accumulated losses
TOTAL EQUITY
8
9
10
10
11
12
13
14
14
15
16
6,673,674
31,243
402,308
7,107,225
5,775
156,479
7,712,131
7,874,385
14,981,610
6,251,185
2,926,177
2,760,600
11,937,962
50,000
44,486
5,485,454
5,579,940
17,517,902
89,021
94,190
183,211
225,665
107,613
333,278
64,288
64,288
247,499
14,734,111
57,122
57,122
390,400
17,127,502
60,588,031
23,208,778
(69,062,698)
14,734,111
60,588,031
23,002,578
(66,463,107)
17,127,502
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Note
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Payments for exploration expenditure not capitalised
Interest received
Income taxes refunded
2016
$
-
2015
$
90,909
(1,043,003)
(1,244,765)
-
302,165
93,556
(221,719)
225,266
-
Net cash flows used in operating activities
20(ii)
(647,282)
(1,150,309)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Receipt of Jindal receivable
Purchase of property, plant & equipment
Payment for the purchase of investments
Proceeds from the sale of investments
Payments for deferred exploration costs
Dividends received
Net cash flows from investing activities
9(a)
11
-
(141,907)
(2,378)
4,034,848
(2,820,292)
-
1,070,271
3,000,000
(10,300)
(1,979,796)
3,051,377
(3,621,876)
24,750
464,155
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
20(i)
422,489
6,251,185
6,673,674
(686,154)
6,937,339
6,251,185
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
Contributed
Equity
Share
Option
Premium
Reserve
Accumulated
Losses
Total Equity
At 1 January 2016
60,588,031
23,002,578
(66,463,107)
17,127,502
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
Share-based payments
At 31 December 2016
-
-
-
-
-
(2,599,591)
(2,599,591)
(2,599,591)
(2,599,591)
206,200
-
206,200
60,588,031
23,208,778
(69,062,698)
14,734,111
At 1 January 2015
59,801,531
22,417,578
(65,151,823)
17,067,286
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive expense for
the year
Shares issued during the year
Share-based payments
At 31 December 2015
-
-
786,500
-
-
-
-
585,000
(1,311,284)
(1,311,284)
(1,311,284)
(1,311,284)
-
-
786,500
585,000
60,588,031
23,002,578
(66,463,107)
17,127,502
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE F INANCIAL STATEMENTS
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
NOTE 1:
CORPORATE INFORMATION
The consolidated financial statements of Legend Mining Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the year ended
31 December 2016 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 30 March 2017.
Legend Mining Limited (the Company or the parent) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose
shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in note 3.
NOTE 2:
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial report is a general-purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting
Standards Board. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets carried
at fair value and the disposal group classified as held for sale which was measured at the lower of cost and fair value less costs
to sell.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are expressed as whole dollars.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the continuity of normal
business activity and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
Compliance with AASB
The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
Changes in accounting policy, disclosures, standards and interpretations
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows:
(i)
New and amended standards and interpretations
The Group has adopted all new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Interpretations effective as of 1 January
2016, including:
AASB 2014-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations
[AASB 1 & AASB 11]
AASB 2014-4 Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation (Amendments to AASB 116 and AASB
138)
AASB 2014-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements
AASB 2015-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards Annual Improvements to AASB 2012-2014 Cycle
AASB 2015-2 Disclosure Initiative – Amendments to AASB 101
AASB 2015-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Withdrawal of AASB 1031 Materiality
The adoption of these amendments has resulted in minor changes to disclosures in the Group’s financial statements. Other than
that, the adoption of these amendments did not have any impact on the current period or any prior period and is not likely to
affect future periods.
(ii)
Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet effective
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective and
have not been adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ending 31 December 2016 are outlined below:
AASB 9 Financial Instruments (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2018).
AASB 9 (December 2014) is a new Principal standard which replaces AASB 139. This new Principal version supersedes AASB 9
issued in December 2009 (as amended) and AASB 9 (issued in December 2010) and includes a model for classification and
measurement, a single, forward-looking ‘expected loss’ impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to hedge
accounting.
AASB 9 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. However, the Standard is available for
early adoption. The own credit changes can be early applied in isolation without otherwise changing the accounting for financial
instruments.
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NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTD)
The final version of AASB 9 introduces a new expected-loss impairment model that will require more timely recognition of
expected credit losses. Specifically, the new Standard requires entities to account for expected credit losses from when financial
instruments are first recognised and to recognise full lifetime expected losses on a more timely basis.
Amendments to AASB 9 (December 2009 & 2010 editions)(AASB 2013-9) issued in December 2013 included the new hedge
accounting requirements, including changes to hedge effectiveness testing, treatment of hedging costs, risk components that
can be hedged and disclosures.
AASB 9 includes requirements for a simpler approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the
requirements of AASB 139.
The main changes are described below.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on (1) the objective of the entity’s business model for
managing the financial assets; (2) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows.
Allows an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on investments in equity instruments
that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return
on investment can be recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument.
Financial assets can be designated and measured at fair value through profit or loss at initial recognition if doing so
eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets
or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses on them, on different bases.
(d)
Where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities the change in fair value is to be accounted for as follows:
The change attributable to changes in credit risk are presented in other comprehensive income (OCI)
The remaining change is presented in profit or loss
AASB 9 also removes the volatility in profit or loss that was caused by changes in the credit risk of liabilities elected to be measured
at fair value. This change in accounting means that gains caused by the deterioration of an entity’s own credit risk on such liabilities
are no longer recognised in profit or loss.
Consequential amendments were also made to other standards as a result of AASB 9, introduced by AASB 2009-11 and superseded
by AASB 2010-7, AASB 2010-10 and AASB 2014-1 – Part E.
AASB 2014-7 incorporates the consequential amendments arising from the issuance of AASB 9 in December 2014.
AASB 2014-8 limits the application of the existing versions of AASB 9 (AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010))
from 1 February 2015 and applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
The effect of this amendment on the Group’s financial statements has yet to be determined.
AASB 16 Leases (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2019).
The key features of AASB 16 are as follows:
Lessee accounting
Lessees are required to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the
underlying asset is of low value.
A lessee measures right-of-use assets similarly to other non-financial assets and lease liabilities similarly to other financial
liabilities.
Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. The measurement includes non-
cancellable lease payments (including inflation-linked payments), and also includes payments to be made in optional
periods if the lessee is reasonable certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, or not to exercise an option to terminate
the lease.
AASB 16 contains disclosure requirements for lessees.
Lessor accounting
AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in AASB 17. Accordingly, a lessor continues to
classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those two types of leases differently.
AASB 16 also requires enhanced disclosures to be provided by lessors that will improve information disclosed about a
lessor’s risk exposure, particularly to residual value risk.
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NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTD)
AASB 16 supersedes:
a) AASB 17 Leases
b) AASB 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease
c)
d)
SIC-15 Operating Leases – Incentives
SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease
The new standard will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Early adoption is permitted, provided
the new revenue standard, AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, has been applied, or is applied at the same date
as AASB 16.
The effect of this new standard on the Group’s financial statements has yet to be determined.
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (applicable for reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2018)
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers replaces the existing revenue recognition standards AASB 111 Construction
Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue and related Interpretations (Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, Interpretation 15
Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, Interpretation 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers, Interpretation 131
Revenue—Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services and Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the
Telecommunications Industry). AASB 15 incorporates the requirements of AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and developed jointly with the US Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB).
AASB 15 specifies the accounting treatment for revenue arising from contracts with customers (except for contracts within the
scope of other accounting standards such as leases or financial instruments).The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity
recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration
to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. An entity recognises revenue in accordance
with that core principle by applying the following steps:
(a) Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer
(b) Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract
(c) Step 3: Determine the transaction price
(d) Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
(e) Step 5: Recognise revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation
AASB 2015-8 amended the AASB 15 effective date so it is now effective for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1
January 2018. Early application is permitted.
AASB 2014-5
Interpretations) arising from the issuance of AASB 15.
AASB 2016-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 15 amends AASB 15 to clarify the
requirements on identifying performance obligations, principal versus agent considerations and the timing of recognising revenue
from granting a licence and provides further practical expedients on transition to AASB 15.
The impact of this new Standard on the Group’s financial statements is yet to be determined.
incorporates the consequential amendments to a number Australian Accounting Standards (including
Summary of significant accounting policies
(i)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Legend Mining Limited and its subsidiaries (‘the
Group’) as at 31 December 2016. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its
involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the
Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has:
Power over the investee (ie existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee);
Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:
The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee;
Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.
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The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one
or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the
subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary
acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group gains
control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of
the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When
necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the
Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions
between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the
Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling interest
and other components of equity while any resultant gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any investment retained is
recognised at fair value.
(ii)
Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events.
The key estimate and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain
assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are:
Held for trading investments
The Group has classified equity investments as held for trading. This classification requires significant judgements on the
intentions of the Group in relation to the investments held.
Share-based payment transactions
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled share-based payments at fair value at the grant date using a Black-Scholes formula
taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted.
Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of factors, including
whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related exploration
and evaluation asset through sale.
Factors which could impact the future recoverability include the level of proved, probable and inferred mineral resources, future
technological changes which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including changes to environmental
restoration obligations) and changes to commodity prices.
To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined not to be recoverable in the future, this will
reduce profits and net assets in the period in which the determination is made.
In addition, exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised if activities in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage
which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. To the extent that
it is determined in the future that this capitalised expenditure should be written off, this will reduce profits and net assets in the
period in which this determination is made.
(iii)
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis over the useful life of the asset from the time the asset is held ready for use.
The depreciation rates used for each class are:
Buildings
10%
Plant and equipment
7.5% - 50%
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Impairment
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with recoverable
amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs.
If any indication of impairment exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amount, the assets or
cash-generating units are written down to their recoverable amounts.
The recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In
assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Derecognition and disposal
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to
arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in the income statement in the period the
item is derecognised.
(iv)
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs
are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in
connection with the borrowing of funds.
(v)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand, short-term deposits with an
original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an
insignificant risk of changes in value.
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined
above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
(vi)
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables, which generally have 30-90 day terms, are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method, less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts.
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off
when identified. An allowance for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to
collect the debt.
(vii) Other Financial Assets
Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are classified as either financial
assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, or available-for-sale investments,
as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments
not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transactions costs. The Group determines the classification of its
financial assets after initial recognition and, when allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year-
end.
All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Group commits to
purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets under contracts that require delivery
of the assets within the period established generally by regulation or convention in the marketplace.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’.
Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are
also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on investments
held for trading are recognised in profit or loss.
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Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit
or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process.
(viii) Operating Segments
An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur
expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity), whose operating
results are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated
to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial information is available. This includes start-up
operations which are yet to earn revenues. Management will also consider other factors in determining operating segments
such as the existence of a line manager and the level of segment information presented to the board of directors.
Operating segments have been identified based on the information provided to the chief operating decision makers – being the
executive management team.
Operating segments that meet the quantitative criteria as prescribed by AASB 8 are reported separately. However, an operating
segment that does not meet the quantitative criteria is still reported separately where information about the segment would be
useful to users of the financial statements.
Information about other business activities and operating segments that are below the quantitative criteria are combined and
disclosed in a separate category for “all other segments”.
(ix) Deferred exploration costs
Deferred exploration and evaluation costs
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is stated at cost and is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest.
Such costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of
the area of interest (or alternatively by its sale), or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage which permits a
reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active operations are continuing.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off to the income statement in the period in which the decision
to abandon the area is made.
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in
relation to that area of interest.
Impairment
The carrying values of exploration and evaluation costs are reviewed for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate the
carrying value may not be recoverable.
The recoverable amount of exploration and evaluation costs is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In
assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate
that reflects current market assessments of the fair value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against the income statement in the year in which the
decision to abandon the area is made. A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness
of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. Each area of interest is limited to the size related to
known or probable mineral resources capable of supporting a mining operation.
(x)
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable
that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can
be made of the amount of the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at
a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to
the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
(xi)
Revenue
Revenue is recognised and measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable to the extent that it is probable
that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition
criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
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Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and the costs
incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards of ownership are considered
passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the goods to the customer.
Interest income
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, using the effective interest rate method. This is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate,
which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net
carrying amount of the financial asset.
Rental Income
Rental income is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from
or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax law used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or
substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences:
Except where the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a
transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor
taxable profit or loss; and
In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint
ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the
temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and
unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary
differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised:
Except where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary differences arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction,
affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint
ventures, deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse
in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amounts of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax assets to be utilised.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred tax items are
recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets
against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation
authority.
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(xii) Other taxes
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:
Where the amount of the GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the
GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the Statement of
Financial Position. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the
taxation authority.
Cash flows are included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 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 classed as operating cash flows.
(xiii) Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate
of the consideration transferred measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the
acquiree. For each business combination, the Group elects whether to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at
fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as
incurred and included in administrative expenses.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and
designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition
date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, any previously held equity interest is re-measured at its acquisition date fair
value and any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent
consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of AASB 139 Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised either in profit or loss
or as a change to OCI. If the contingent consideration is not within the scope of AASB 139, it is measured in accordance with the
appropriate AASB. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured and subsequent settlement is
accounted for within equity.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount
recognised for non-controlling interests, and any previous interest held, over the identifiable net assets acquired and liabilities
assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses
whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used
to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If the re-assessment still results in an excess of the fair value
of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognised in profit or loss.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment
testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-
generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the
acquiree are assigned to those units.
Where goodwill has been allocated to a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the
goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain
or loss on disposal. Goodwill disposed in these circumstances is measured based on the relative values of the disposed operation
and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.
(xiv) Trade and or other payables
Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services
provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make
future payments in respect of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days.
(xv)
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable
transaction costs.
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs, and any discount or premium on settlement.
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(xvi) Share based payment transactions
The Group provides benefits to employees (including directors) of the Group and to the providers of services to the Group in the
form of share based payment transactions, whereby employees or service providers render services in exchange for shares or
rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’).
There are currently three scenarios in place to provide these services:
(a) ‘Employees Share Option Plan’, which provides benefits to eligible persons;
(b) Capital raising costs, which provide payment to stockbrokers and finance institutions for capital raising services and
commissions; and
(c) Other grants of options to directors on an ad hoc basis.
The cost of the equity-settled transactions with stockbrokers and finance institutions is measured by reference to the fair value
of the service received at the date they are granted.
For transactions with employees (including directors), the cost of these equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to
the fair value of the options provided. The fair value is determined by an external valuer using a Black-Scholes model.
The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity,
over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employee becomes
fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’).
In valuing these equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to
the price of the shares of Legend Mining Limited (market conditions) if applicable.
The cumulative expense recognised for these equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the
extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will
ultimately vest. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is
included in the determination of fair value at grant date. The income statement charge or credit for a period represents the
movement in cumulative expenses recognised as at the beginning and end of the period.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is only conditional upon a
market condition.
If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been
modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based
payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of modification.
If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet
recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However , if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award and
designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a
modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
For transactions with other service providers, the cost of these equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the value
of the services provided. The cost of these equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in
equity, at the time the services are provided unless they are transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares, in which
case the transaction costs are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the proceeds received on the issue of shares.
(xvii) Contributed Equity
Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company. Any transaction costs
net of tax arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the proceeds received.
(xviii) Employee Benefits
Provision is made for employee benefits accumulated as a result of employee services up to the reporting date. These employee
benefits include wages, salaries, annual leave and include related on-costs such as superannuation and payroll tax.
The Group does not expect its long service leave or annual leave benefits to be settled wholly within 12 months of each reporting
date. The Group recognises a liability for long service leave and annual leave measured as the present value of expected future
payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit
method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of
service.
Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms
to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
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No provision is made for non-vesting sick leave, as the anticipated pattern of future sick leave taken indicates that accumulated
non-vesting sick leave will never be paid.
The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in
respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is
given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and period of service. Expected future
payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and
currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflow.
Contributions to employee superannuation funds of choice are expensed as incurred.
(xix) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated as net profit or loss attributable to members, adjusted to exclude costs of servicing
equity (other than dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted EPS is calculated as net profit or loss attributable to members, adjusted for:
(a) Costs of servicing equity (other than dividends).
(b) The after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with the dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been
recognised as expenses; and
(c) Other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of potential
ordinary shares;
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus
element.
(xx)
Foreign currency translation
(a) Functional and presentation currency
The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is also the Company’s functional
currency. For each entity, the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each
entity are measured using that functional currency.
(b) Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group’s entities at their respective functional currency spot rates
at the date the transaction first qualifies for recognition.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rates of
exchange at the reporting date.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchanges rates
at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the
exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items
measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of gain or loss on change in fair value of the item (ie translation
differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss are also
recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss respectively).
(c) Group Companies
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars at the rate of exchange
prevailing at the reporting date and their statements of profit or loss are translated at average rates for the reporting period.
The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation purposes are recognised in other comprehensive income. On
disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is
recognised in profit or loss.
(xxi) Non-current assets held for sale
The Group classifies non-current assets and disposal groups as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally
through a sale rather than through continuing use. Such non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale are
measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
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The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal
group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such
assets. For the sale to be highly probable management must be committed to a plan to sell the asset, and an active program to
locate a buyer and complete the plan must have been initiated. In addition, the sale should be expected to qualify for recognition
as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification and actions required to complete the plan should indicate
that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale.
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the statement of financial position.
(xxii) Current versus non-current classification
The Group presents assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position based on current/non-current classification. An
asset is current when it is:
Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the Group’s normal operating cycle;
Held primarily for the purpose of trading;
Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period; or
Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after
the reporting period.
The Group classifies all other assets as non-current.
A liability is current when:
It is expected to be settled in the Group’s normal operating cycle;
It is held primarily for the purpose of trading;
It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Group classifies all other liabilities as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and
liabilities.
NOTE 3: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities during the year of the entities within the consolidated entity were exploration for nickel and copper
deposits in Australia.
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NOTE 4:
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Revenues and expenses
a)
Finance Revenue
Bank interest received and receivable
Interest on receivables
b) Other Income
Other
c)
Employee Benefits Expense
Salaries, on-costs and other employee benefits
d)
Impairment of Deferred Exploration Costs
Impairment of deferred exploration costs
e)
Loss on remeasurement of Receivables
Loss on remeasurement of Jindal receivable
f) Other Expenses
Depreciation
Exploration expenditure not capitalised
g) Corporate and administration expenses
Fees – Audit/Tax
Fees – ASX
Fees – Share Registry
Consultancy Fees
Office Rent
Legal expenses
Travel expenses
Other expenses
h)
Impairment of Jindal receivable
Impairment of Jindal receivable
NOTE 5:
EARNINGS PER SHARE
(a)
Reconciliation of earnings to net loss:
Net (Loss)
Profit/(Loss) used in the calculation of basic earnings per share
Note
9
12
9
2016
$
183,520
223,660
407,180
123,007
123,007
527,796
527,796
2015
$
190,833
384,329
575,162
115,659
115,659
622,393
622,393
492,882
-
-
201,590
14,136
-
14,136
66,953
36,121
13,440
55,890
58,750
1,800
45,445
229,543
507,942
9
3,005,000
2016
$
13,735
221,719
235,454
93,681
31,102
21,706
110,207
70,474
18,536
37,841
229,401
612,948
-
2015
$
(2,599,591)
(2,599,591)
(1,311,284)
(1,311,284)
(b) Weighted average number of shares on issue during the financial year
used in the calculation of basic loss per share
2,034,350,801
1,982,243,952
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the
calculation of diluted loss per share
2,034,350,801
1,982,243,952
(c)
Information on classification of options
For the year ended 31 December 2016, all options on issue were antidilutive as the various exercise prices were all greater
than the average market price of the Company’s shares during the year. This has resulted in the diluted earnings per
share being the same as the basic earnings per share. These options could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in
the future.
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NOTE 6:
INCOME TAX
The major components of income tax expense are:
Income Statement
Current income tax
Current year income tax charge (benefit)
Under/Over provision of prior tax year
Deferred income tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Under/Over provision of prior tax year
Income tax benefit reported in the income statement
A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting
profit/(loss) before income tax multiplied by the Group’s applicable
income tax rate is as follows:
Accounting loss before tax from ordinary activities
Accounting loss before income tax
At the Group’s statutory income tax rate of 30%
Expenditure not allowed for income tax purposes
Utilisation of unrecognised capital losses
Movement in unrecognised temporary differences
Conversion of franking credits to tax losses
Other assessable income
Current year tax losses not recognised
Recognition of previously unrecognised prior period tax losses
Non-assessable income
Deductible equity raising costs
Income tax expense attributable to entity reported in the consolidated income
statement
Income tax expensed directly to equity
Relating to equity costs
Deferred tax expense/(income) recognised in equity
Current Income Tax Asset/(Liability)
2016
$
2015
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,599,591)
(2,599,591)
(1,311,284)
(1,311,284)
(779,877)
754,917
(793,171)
1,077,633
-
-
-
(228,056)
(28,046)
(3,400)
-
-
-
-
(393,385)
63,875
(222,244)
(44,322)
(10,607)
8,656
606,966
-
-
(8,939)
-
-
-
-
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NOTE 6:
INCOME TAX (CONTD)
Deferred Income Tax
Deferred income tax at 31 December related to the following:
Consolidated
Recognised deferred tax liabilities
Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure
Investments
Other
Amounts disclosed as deferred tax liability
Set-off of deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax liabilities disclosed
Recognised deferred tax assets
Tax losses available to offset against future taxable income
Other provisions
Other future blackhole deductions
Gross deferred tax assets
Set-off of deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax assets recognised
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the
following as the statutory requirements for recognising those deferred
tax assets have not been met
Deductible temporary differences
Tax revenue losses
Tax capital losses
2016
$
2015
$
(1,203,910)
-
(13,945)
(1,217,855)
1,217,855
-
1,012,061
55,794
150,000
1,217,855
(1,217,855)
-
(455,058)
(98,686)
(7,599)
(561,343)
561,343
-
292,922
58,421
210,000
561,343
(561,343)
-
1,108,731
547,952
2,309,577
3,966,260
34,498
973,532
3,102,748
4,110,778
Tax Consolidation
Legend Mining Limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated group with effect from 1
July 2004. Legend Mining Limited is the head entity of the tax consolidated group. Members of the group have entered into a
tax sharing agreement in order to allocate the income tax liabilities between the entities within the Group should the head entity
default on its tax payment obligations. At the balance date, the possibility of default is remote.
Tax effect accounting by members of the tax consolidated group
Tax expense / income, deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences are recognised in the
separate financial statements of the members of the tax consolidated group using the separate taxpayer within a group method.
Current tax liabilities and assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits of the members of the tax
consolidated group are recognised by the Company (as head entity in the tax consolidated group).
Members of the tax consolidated group have not entered into a tax funding agreement. As a result, the aggregate of the current
tax liability or asset and any deferred tax asset arising from unused tax losses and tax credits in respect of that period, assumed
by the Company, are recognised as a contribution from (or distribution to) equity participants. There were no contributions (or
distributions) made during the year ended 31 December 2016.
2016 Tax Return
On 11 January 2017, the Company lodged its tax return for the tax year ended 30 June 2016 and claimed a refundable Research
and Development (R&D) tax offset of $1,037,084.85. In March 2017, the Company received this refund.
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NOTE 7:
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating Segments
The group has one reportable operating segment, being exploration and evaluation activities in Australia.
NOTE 8:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash at bank and in hand
Deposits
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.
Deposits at call earn interest on a 30, 60 and 90 day term basis at bank deposit rates.
NOTE 9:
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current
Receivable from Jindal Mining & Exploration Limited (a)
Provision for Jindal receivable
Other receivables (b)
2016
$
673,674
6,000,000
6,673,674
2016
$
3,005,000
(3,005,000)
31,243
31,243
2015
$
251,185
6,000,000
6,251,185
2015
$
2,901,340
-
24,837
2,926,177
Terms and conditions relating to the above financial instruments:
(a) The receivable from Jindal Mining & Exploration Limited (“Jindal”) shown at 31 December 2015 was for the second tranche
of $6 million due on 5 August 2015 following the sale of the Cameroon Project. The repayment terms of this amount were
renegotiated on 28 July 2015, with the key amendments being:
The $6 million payment is now to be paid in two tranches; $3 million on 15 September 2015 (received) and a further $3
million that was due on or before 15 December 2016 (see below);
Interest of 4% payable quarterly in arrears will be payable on the second $3 million; and
The $5.5 million payable under the Jindal Agreement upon the grant of a Mining Convention at the Cameroon Iron Ore
Project (“Project”) is now rescheduled to be paid upon the first commercial shipment of iron ore from the Project.
On 4 January 2017, the Company announced that it had received a request from Jindal Steel and Power (Mauritius) Limited
(“Jindal”) to consider a further deferral of the payment of the final amount of $3 million owing to Legend from the sale of the
Cameroon Iron Ore project. At that time, Legend agreed to this request in principle, and expected to report to the ASX as soon
as an agreement of new payment terms was reached. Legend has since been advised by Jindal that it is undergoing a major debt
rescheduling with its creditors and is unable to make any payments to creditors, including Legend, nor finalise any rescheduling
of the Legend debt until its own debt rescheduling is complete.
At the date of this report, Legend has yet to complete an agreement on new payment terms with Jindal. As a result, out of the
abundance of caution and in light of the fact that Jindal did not pay the receivable in December 2016 as previously agreed, the
directors have decided to impair and provide for the Jindal receivable in full. Your directors are currently in discussions with
Jindal to complete an agreement on new payment terms in the first half of 2017.
(b) Other receivables are non-interest bearing and have repayment terms of between 30 and 60 days.
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NOTE 10: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Current
Shares in Independence Group NL – at fair value (a)
Shares in S2 Resources Ltd – at fair value (b)
Shares and options in Nemex Resources Ltd – at fair value (c)
Shares in Artemis Resources Ltd – at fair value (d)
Security bond (e)
Non-current
Security bond (e)
Rental property bond (f)
2016
$
-
166,308
66,000
120,000
50,000
402,308
2015
$
2,514,600
120,000
66,000
60,000
-
2,760,600
-
5,775
50,000
-
Terms and conditions relating to the above financial instruments:
(a) Shares in Independence Group NL – 990,000 shares were on hand at 31 December 2015 and had a market value of $2.54
each. The shares in Independence Group NL were sold in 2016
(b) Shares in S2 Resources Ltd – 755,946 shares were on hand at 31 December 2016. The shares had a market value of $0.22
each (2015: $0.16).
(c) Shares and options in Nemex Resources Ltd – 3,300,000 shares were on hand at 31 December 2016. The shares had a
market value of $0.02 each (2015: 3,300,000 shares at $0.02).
(d) Shares in Artemis Resources Ltd – 60,000,000 shares were on hand at 31 December 2016. The shares had a market value
of $0.002 each at 31 December 2016 (2016: 60,000,000 shares at $0.001).
(e) Security bond – bank deposit held as security for credit cards. At 31 December 2016, this deposit is held on a 6 month term
deposit with an interest rate of 2.66% per annum (31 December 2015, 6 months at 3.05%pa).
(f) Rental Property Bond – this bond relates to a rental property in Kalgoorlie WA. No interest is received on this bond.
The equity investments are all classified as held for trading. The market value of all equity investments represent the fair value
based on quoted prices on active markets (ASX) as at the reporting date without any deduction for transaction costs. These
investments are classified as Level 1 financial instruments. There have been no transfers between levels of the fair value
hierarchy used in measuring the fair value of these financial instruments, or changes in its classification as a result of a change
in the purpose or use of these assets.
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NOTE 11: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment
At 1 January 2016
Net of accumulated depreciation
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation expense - Admin
Depreciation expense - Exploration
At 31 December 2016
Net of accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2016
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying amount
At 31 December 2016
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net carrying amount
NOTE 12: DEFERRED EXPLORATION COSTS
Deferred exploration costs
(a) Deferred exploration and evaluation costs
At 1 January, at cost
Acquired during the year
Impaired during the year
Expenditure incurred during the year
At 31 December, at cost
Note:
Note
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
2016
$
2015
$
44,486
141,906
-
(14,136)
(15,777)
47,920
10,300
-
(13,734)
-
156,479
44,486
139,537
(95,051)
44,486
281,444
(124,965)
156,479
2016
$
7,712,131
5,485,454
-
(492,882)
2,719,559
7,712,131
129,237
(81,317)
47,920
139,537
(95,051)
44,486
2015
$
5,485,454
393,318
3,871,500
-
1,220,636
5,485,454
(i) During the 2015 year Legend entered into a Tenement Sale and Exploration Joint Venture Agreement (“Creasy Agreement”)
with the Creasy Group in the Fraser Range district of Western Australia. Legend acquired a 70% interest in tenements
(E28/2188-2192, E28/1718 and E28/1727) for the following consideration:
$2.5 million cash payment;
71.5 million Legend shares were valued at a deemed price of $0.011 ($786,500); and
150 million five year Legend options exercisable at $0.04, for accounting purposes valued at a deemed price of $0.0039
($585,000).
Legend is to sole fund exploration and free carry Creasy Group’s 30% interest through to the signing of Mining Venture
Agreements.
(ii) During the year Legend withdrew three tenements, being E28/2342, E28/2408 and E28/2415. As a result, $492,882 of
expenditure on these three tenements was written off.
(iii) The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of factors,
including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related
exploration and evaluation asset through sale.
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NOTE 13: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Current – unsecured
Trade payables
Other payables and accruals
Terms and conditions relating to the above financial instruments
(i)
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and normally settled on 30 day terms.
(ii) Other payables are non-interest bearing and normally settled as they fall due.
(iii) There are no trade payables past due for payment.
NOTE 14: PROVISIONS
Current
Employee benefits
Non-Current
Employee benefits
Number of employees at year end
NOTE 15: CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
Ordinary shares
Issued and fully paid
Movement in ordinary shares on issue 2016
At 1 January 2016
At 31 December 2016
Movement in ordinary shares on issue 2015
At 1 January 2015
Shares issued for tenement acquisition (refer note 12)
At 31 December 2015
2016
$
61,521
27,500
89,021
2015
$
31,672
193,993
225,665
2016
$
2015
$
94,190
107,613
64,288
4
2016
$
57,122
4
2015
$
60,588,031
60,588,031
60,588,031
60,588,031
No
2,034,350,801
2,034,350,801
No
1,962,850,801
71,500,000
2,034,350,801
$
60,588,031
60,588,031
$
63,075,664
786,500
63,862,164
Effective 1 July 1998, the Corporations’ legislation in place abolished the concept of authorised share capital and par value
shares. Accordingly the Company does not have authorised capital nor par value in respect of its issued shares.
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.
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NOTE 16: RESERVES
Movement in reserves
At 1 January 2015
Options issued to employees(refer note 18)
At 31 December 2016
Share option premium reserve
Share option
premium
reserve
$
23,002,578
206,200
23,208,778
The share option premium reserve is used to record the value of share based payments provided to employees, directors and
contractors, as part of their remuneration.
NOTE 17: SHARE OPTIONS
Unlisted options – Expiry date 23 September 2020
At 1 January 2016
At 31 December 2016
Unlisted options – Expiry date 30 March 2021
At 1 January 2016
Issued during the year
At 31 December 2015
NOTE 18: SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS
(a) Recognised share-based payment expenses
Number
Exercise price
cents per share
150,000,000
150,000,000
-
73,000,000
73,000,000
4 cents
4 cents
4 cents
During the 2016 Year the following share-based payment transactions occurred:
70,000,000 options with an exercise price of 4 cents and expiring on 30 March 2021 were issued to Directors following
approval at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 28 April 2016. The fair value of the options granted during
the half-year was 0.28 cents, for a total value of $196,000 included within share-based payments expense.
3,000,000 incentive options with an exercise price of 4 cents and expiring on 30 March 2021 were issued to employees. The
fair value of the options granted during the half-year was 0.34 cents, for a total value of $10,200 included within share-based
payments expense.
The fair values were calculated by using the Black-Scholes European Option Pricing Model applying the following inputs:
Director Options
Incentive Options
Exercise price (cents)
Life of the option (years)
Underlying share price (cents)
Expected share price volatility
Risk free interest rate
(b) Types of share-based payment plans
Employee Share Option Plan, ‘ESOP’
4.0
5.0
0.9
75.0%
2.06%
4.0
5.0
1.0
75.0%
2.14%
Share options are granted to Eligible Persons with more than 6 months service. Eligible Persons are determined by the Board
after taking into account the following considerations:
(i)
the seniority of the Eligible Person and the position the Eligible Person occupies within the Group;
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18.
(ii)
SHARE BASE PAYMENT PLAN (CONTD)
the length of service of the Eligible Person with the Group;
(iii) the record of employment of the Eligible Person with the Group;
(iv) the contractual history of the Eligible Person with the Group;
(v)
the potential contribution of the Eligible Person to the growth of the Group;
(vi) the extent (if any) of the existing participation of the Eligible Person in the Plan; and
(vii) any other matters which the Board considers relevant.
At a General Meeting on the 4 December 2009 shareholders approved the implementation of Employee Share Option Plan No
3. The new plan differs from the previous plans in that there is no 12 month vesting period on any new options received under
plan No 3. There is a significant change in the context of recent proposals by the Federal Government to change the tax
treatment of options issued under incentive schemes. Removal of the vesting period requirement allows the Board maximum
flexibility to make offers of options on the terms of the plans appropriate at the time, having regard for the tax environment
which the proposed participants find themselves in when an offer of options is received from the company.
Vendor Options
In 2015 share options were granted, as opposed to cash payments, for the following expenses:
(i)
Tenement acquisition – 150,000,000 options were granted as part consideration for the tenement acquisition from the
Creasy Group, following shareholder approval at a general meeting on 17 September 2015. The options were issued on 23
September 2015.
(c) Summaries of options granted
ESOP: The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in,
share options issued during the year:
Outstanding balance at the beginning of the year
Granted during the year
Expired/lapsed during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Exercisable at the end of the year
2016
No.
2016
WAEP
($)
-
-
2015
No.
60,000,000
73,000,000
0.040
-
2015
WAEP
($)
0.040
-
-
-
(60,000,000)
0.040
73,000,000
73,000,000
0.040
0.040
-
-
-
-
ExSOP: The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in,
share options issued during the year:
Outstanding balance at the beginning of the year
150,000,000
0.040
2016
No.
2016
WAEP
2015
No.
175,650,000
150,000,000
(175,650,000)
-
-
-
-
150,000,000
150,000,000
0.040
0.040
150,000,000
150,000,000
2015
WAEP
0.044
0.040
0.044
0.040
0.040
Granted during the year
Expired/lapsed during the year
Outstanding at the end of the year
Exercisable at the end of the year
The outstanding balance as at 31 December 2016 is represented by:
(i)
150,000,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $0.04 each, exercisable immediately and expiring on 23
September 2020.
(ii) 73,000,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $0.04 each, exercisable immediately and expiring on 30
March 2021.
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NOTE 19: RELATED PARTIES
(i) Wholly-owned group transactions
Loans made by Legend Mining Limited to wholly-owned subsidiaries are repayable on demand and are not interest bearing.
(ii) Other related party transactions
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available
to other parties unless otherwise stated.
(iii) Ultimate parent
Legend Mining Limited is the ultimate parent company.
(iv) Compensation of key management personnel of the Group
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payment
Total compensation paid to Key Management Personnel
2016
$
639,487
63,577
-
-
196,000
899,064
2015
$
648,564
63,577
-
-
-
712,141
The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognised as an expense during the reporting period related to key
management personnel.
NOTE 20: CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(i) Reconciliation of Cash
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and at bank and short term
deposits at call, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash as at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement
is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
Deposits at call
Note
8
(ii) Reconciliation of net loss after income tax to net cash used in operating activities
Net loss after tax
Depreciation
Dividends received
Impairment of Jindal receivable
Share-based payments expense
Unwinding of discount on receivables
Fair value (gain)/loss on investments
Deferred exploration costs impaired
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables
(Decrease)/increase in provision for annual leave
Increase in provision for long service leave
Increase/(decrease) in payables
Net cash used in operating activities
2016
$
500
673,174
6,000,000
6,673,674
(2,599,591)
29,913
-
3,005,000
206,200
(103,659)
(1,624,178)
492,882
(593,433)
(29,966)
(13,423)
7,166
(17,626)
(647,282)
2015
$
500
250,685
6,000,000
6,251,185
(1,311,284)
13,735
(24,750)
201,590
-
(349,329)
329,720
-
(1,140,318)
18,660
(22,616)
7,167
(13,202)
(1,150,309)
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20.
CASH FLOW INFORMATION (CONTD)
Non-cash financing and investing activities
During the 2015 financial year, as part of the Creasy Agreement (refer to note 12) tenement acquisitions, Legend issued the
following non-cash consideration:
71.5 million Legend shares, for accounting purposes valued at a deemed price of $0.011 ($786,500); and
150 million five year Legend options exercisable at $0.04, for accounting purposes valued at a deemed price of $0.0039
($585,000).
Other than listed above there were no other non-cash financing or investing activities during the 2016 or 2015 years.
NOTE 21:
COMMITMENTS
(a) Exploration expenditure commitments
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Group will be required to outlay approximately
$1,645,500 (2015: $1,964,518) in the following twelve months in respect of tenement lease rentals and to meet minimum
expenditure requirements of the Department of Industry & Resources. These obligations are expected to be fulfilled in the normal
course of operations and have not been provided for in the financial report.
(b) Operating Lease commitments
The company has a lease commitment over its office premises located at 8 Kings Park Road, West Perth. The lease is for a period
of two years commencing 1 November 2015. The lease commitment is $55,367 for the first year increased for CPI in the second
year. There is an option to renew for a further 1 year, with a market rent review, at the conclusion of the term.
NOTE 22:
INVESTMENTS IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Details of subsidiaries
Set out below are the Group’s subsidiaries at 31 December 2016. All the subsidiaries as listed below have share capital consisting
solely of ordinary shares, which are held directly by the Group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals to the
voting rights held by the Group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business.
Name
Place of Business /
Country of
Incorporation
Ownership Interest Held by
the Group
Ownership Interest Held by
Non-Controlling Interests
Gibson Metals Pty Ltd
Legend Cameroon Pty Ltd
Australia
Australia
2016
%
100
100
2015
%
100
100
2016
%
-
-
2015
%
-
-
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NOTE 23: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise loans and borrowings, and cash and short-term deposits and investments
held for trading.
The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group’s operations. The Group has various other
financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations. It is, and has
been throughout the period under review, the Group’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken. The
main risks arise from the Group’s financial instruments are fair value interest rate risks, liquidity risk, credit risk and equity price
risk. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below.
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of
measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised in respect of each class of financial asset, financial
liability and equity instrument are disclosed in note 2 to the financial statements.
Fair value interest risk
The Group’s exposure to fair value interest risk is minimal.
Commodity price risk
The Group’s exposure to price risk is minimal as the group is still in an exploration phase and has no revenues from mining.
Credit risk
The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties.
It is the Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In
addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis.
The only significant concentration of credit risk within the Group is the loan receivable from Jindal. Exposure to credit risk is
managed through regular analysis of Jindal’s ability and willingness to meet payment obligations. The carrying amount of
financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Company has provided in full for the $3million receivable from
Jindal (see Note 9 for full details on this impairment). No collateral is held as security. Jindal’s obligations are supported by a
guarantee from its parent entity. Jindal’s parent is a large industrial conglomerate listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange
and National Stock Exchange of India. The credit rating and financial health of Jindal and its parent entity are monitored regularly
as is Jindal’s exploration activities in-country Cameroon.
With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, the
Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount
of these instruments.
Since the Group only trades with recognised third parties, there is no requirement for collateral.
Liquidity risk
The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of a mixture of long
and short term debt.
Equity price risk
Equity price risk is the risk that changes in equity prices will affect the fair value of the Group’s holdings of financial instruments.
The objective of equity price risk management is to manage and control the risk within acceptable parameters, while optimising
the return.
To minimise the risk the Group’s investments are of high quality and are publicly traded on the ASX. The investments are
managed on a day to day basis so as to pick up any significant adjustments to market prices.
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NOTE 23:
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE (CONTD)
(b)
Interest Rate Risk
The consolidated entity’s exposure to cashflow interest rate risk is as follows:
2016
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Other financial assets
2015
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Other financial assets
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
Floating
Interest
$
Fixed
Interest
$
Non-Interest
Bearing
$
2.84%
2.87%
3.24%
673,174
-
673,174
6,000,000
50,000
6,050,000
250,685
-
250,685
6,000,000
50,000
6,050,000
500
-
500
500
-
500
Total
$
6,673,674
50,000
6,723,674
6,251,185
50,000
6,301,185
The maturity date for all financial instruments included in the above tables is 1 year or less from balance date.
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates would result in a net gain/loss before taxation of $64,872 (2015: $66,443). This is
based on the interest bearing financial assets as detailed above.
(c) Credit Risk
The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Group’s maximum exposure
to credit risk at the reporting date was:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Rental Bond/Security bond
Note
8
9
10
Carrying Amount
2016
$
6,673,674
31,243
55,775
6,760,692
2015
$
6,251,185
2,926,177
50,000
9,227,362
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was $6,760,692 (2015: $9,227,362).
Except for the amount receivable from Jindal, all other trade and other receivables are current and have not been impaired.
(d) Liquidity Risk
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the
impact of netting agreements:
31 December 2016
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
31 December 2015
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Carrying
Amount
89,021
89,021
Carrying
Amount
225,665
225,665
Contractual cash
6 mths or less
flows
89,021
89,021
89,021
89,021
Contractual cash
6 mths or less
flows
(225,665)
(225,665)
(225,665)
(225,665)
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NOTE 23:
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE (CONTD)
(e) Net Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statement of financial position,
are as follows:
Held for trading financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Security bond
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
(f) Equity price risk
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
Carrying
Amount
$
352,308
6,673,674
50,000
31,243
(89,021)
7,018,204
Fair Value
$
402,308
6,673,174
50,000
31,243
(89,021)
7,017,704
Carrying
Amount
$
2,760,600
6,251,185
50,000
2,926,177
(225,665)
11,762,297
Fair Value
$
2,760,600
6,251,185
50,000
2,926,177
(225,665)
11,762,297
The Group’s exposure to equity securities is considered high as the company has significant investments in other listed
investments totalling $352,308 at 31 December 2016. Such risk is managed through diversification of investments and daily
monitoring of price movements.
A change of 10% in the market price of the shares would result in a gain/loss before taxation of $35,231 (2015: $276,060).
(g) Foreign Exchange risk
At balance date, the group had no material foreign currency denominated liabilities and receivables.
NOTE 24: FAIR VALUES
The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 are
reasonable approximations of its fair value.
Management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables approximate
their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets measured at fair value:
Asset measured at fair value
Date of
valuation
Total
Quoted prices
in active
market
(Level 1)
Significant
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Quoted equity investments
(Note 10)
Recurring
31-Dec-2016
352,308
352,308
-
-
There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year.
The fair value of the financial assets is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current
transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
Fair value of the quoted equity instruments is based on price quotations at the reporting date.
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NOTE 25:
INFORMATION RELATING TO LEGEND MINING LIMITED (“THE PARENT ENTITY”)
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Contributed equity
Accumulated losses
Share option premium reserve
2016
$
7,107,225
14,981,610
183,211
247,499
14,734,111
60,588,031
(69,062,698)
23,208,778
14,734,111
2015
$
9,036,621
17,736,562
390,400
390,400
17,346,162
60,588,031
(66,244,447)
23,002,578
17,346,162
Loss of the parent entity after tax
Total comprehensive loss of the parent entity
(2,818,251)
(2,818,251)
(1,344,024)
(1,344,024)
NOTE 26: AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION
The auditor of Legend Mining Limited is Ernst & Young Australia.
Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young Australia for:
- An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the
consolidated group
Consolidated
2016
$
2015
$
30,900
30,900
42,895
42,895
NOTE 27: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no contingent liabilities at the date of this report.
The consolidated entity’s activities in Australia are subject to the Native Titles Act and the Department of Environment.
Uncertainty associated with Native Title issues may impact on the Group’s future plans.
There are no unresolved Native Title issues and the consolidated entity is not aware of any other matters that may impact upon
its access to the land that comprises its project areas.
NOTE 28: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
On 24 February 2017 Legend announced the acquisition of two tenements in the Fraser Range. Consideration of 10 million fully
paid ordinary shares and 10 million 4 cent 30 March 2021 options were issued to the vendor on 28 February 2017.
5,000,000 incentive options issued on 31 January 2017 and granted as an incentive to an employee under the Company’s
incentive plan.
In March 2017, the Company received a refund from the ATO of $1,037,084.85 (see Note 6 for further details).
No matter or circumstance has arisen since the end of the financial year which has significantly affected, or may significantly
affect the operations of the Group, the result of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial
years.
NOTE 29: DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED
No dividends were paid or proposed this financial year. There are no franking credits available for future reporting periods.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Legend Mining Limited, I state that:
In the opinion of the Directors:
(a) the financial statements and notes on pages 21-50, and the remuneration disclosures that are
contained in the Remuneration report in the Directors report pages 16-19, of the consolidated
entity, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including;
i Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31
December 2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
ii Complying with Australian Accounting Standards’ and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
and
iii The financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting
Standards as disclosed in note 2(b); and
(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and
when they become due and payable.
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
31 December 2016.
On behalf of the Board.
Mark Wilson
Managing Director
Dated this 31st day of March 2017
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DECLARATION OF AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
53
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
54
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
55
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
The issued capital of the company as at 17 March 2017 is 2,044,350,801 ordinary fully paid shares.
Distribution of Share Holders as at 17 March 2017
Fully Paid Shares
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Shares
27,540
475,451
2,535,177
82,106,683
1,959,205,950
2,044,350,801
Holders
93
126
300
1,695
1,365
3,579
Number of holdings less than a marketable parcel
23,175,316
1,372
Top 20 Shareholders as at 17 March 2017
Name
YANDAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
AUSTRALIAN GOLD RESOURCES PTY LTD
CHESTER NOMINEES WA PTY LTD
PONTON MINERALS PTY LTD
BELLARINE GOLD PTY LTD
MIKADO CORPORATION PTY LTD
MOTTE & BAILEY PTY LTD
CASTLE BAILEY PTY LTD
SIXTY-EIGHTH STOWAWAY PTY LTD
ROCKFORD METALS PTY LTD
MR M MCLEISH
TOPAZ PTY LTD
PHH PTY LIMITED
MR PETER HAWKES WHITCOMBE
NINO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD
MR G C DAVIES + MRS C A DAVIES
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
MR A N VUKOSAV
MUSGRAVE MINERALS LIMITED
MR P R TRAFFORD
CONTINENTAL GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED
Substantial shareholders as at 17 March 2017
Name
Creasy Group
Chester Nominees WA Pty Ltd
Unlisted Option holders as at 17 March 2017
Class of options
23 September 2020 exercisable at 4.0 cents per share
30 March 2021 exercisable at 4.0 cents per share
Shares
344,750,000
164,985,000
116,000,000
48,000,000
45,772,255
43,000,000
40,566,140
37,433,860
35,000,000
23,500,000
22,000,000
19,703,072
17,800,000
15,464,488
13,161,547
11,000,000
10,794,000
10,177,777
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
1,049,108,139
Shares
581,235,000
116,000,000
Options
150,000,000
88,000,000
%
16.86
8.07
5.67
2.35
2.24
2.1
1.98
1.83
1.71
1.15
1.08
0.96
0.87
0.76
0.64
0.54
0.53
0.5
0.49
0.49
0.49
51.31
%
28.43
5.67
Holders
2
7
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TENEMENT LISTING
F o r t h e y e a r e n d e d 3 1 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6
AUSTRALIA – FRASER RANGE – ROCKFORD PROJECT
Tenement
E28/1718
E28/1727
E28/2188
E28/2189
E28/2190
E28/2191
E28/2192
E28/2404
E28/2405
E28/2675
E28/2676
E28/2677
*Legend’s interest yet to be transferred
Status
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
*Granted
*Granted
Application
Application
Application
Percentage Interest
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
70%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
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