Quarterlytics / Consumer Cyclical / Leisure / Mattel

Mattel

mat · ASX Consumer Cyclical
Claim this profile
Ticker mat
Exchange ASX
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Leisure
Employees 11-50
← All annual reports
FY2022 Annual Report · Mattel
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
ANNUAL 
REPORT 
2022

Executive Chairman
Director
Director
Director 

DIRECTORY
Directors
Paul Poli            
Franciscus (Frank) Sibbel   
Andrew Chapman  
Pascal Blampain   

Company Secretary
Andrew Chapman

Registered Office
Suite 11,
139 Newcastle Street
PERTH  WA  6000
Tel: (08) 9230 3555
Fax: (08) 9227 0370
Email: reception@matsa.com.au

Postal Address
PO BOX 376 
Northbridge W.A. 6865

Website
www.matsa.com.au

Share Registry
Advanced Share Registry Services
110 Stirling Highway
Nedlands WA  6009
Tel: (08) 9389 8033
Fax: (08) 9262 3723

Home Stock Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange Ltd
Level 40, Central Park
152-158 St George’s Terrace
Perth WA 6000
ASX Code: MAT

Auditors
Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd
Level 3 
88 William Street
PERTH WA 6000

 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  CONTENTS

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 2

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 

OPERATIONS REVIEW 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

-	

-	

-	

-	

-	

Consolidated	Statement	of	Profit	or	Loss	and	Other	Comprehensive	Income	

Consolidated	Statement	of	Financial	Position	

Consolidated	Statement	of	Changes	in	Equity	

Consolidated	Statement	of	Cash	Flows	

Notes	to	and	Forming	Part	of	the	Consolidated	Financial	Statements	

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 

ADDITIONAL	ASX	INFORMATION	

SCHEDULE	OF	MINING	TENEMENTS	

1

3

4

34

49

50

51

52

53

54

96

97

100

106

	
	
	
	
	
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 3

Dear Shareholder,

Last year I noted that Matsa had focussed on developing a strategy that would serve the Company’s 
future and create value for shareholders. This year Matsa has continued to reposition itself by building 
on the delivery of that strategy.

To  that  end,  Matsa  now  has  an  886,000oz  gold  resource  across  the  Lake  Carey  Gold  Project,  a 
30% increase on the prior year, providing a pathway towards reaching a gold resource that would 
support a Matsa owned processing plant. New optimisations undertaken for both the Fortitude and 
Devon projects illustrated that under a Matsa owned and operated processing plant both projects 
could  generate  an  estimated  $135M  positive  cash  flow  based  on  the  given  assumptions.  In  order 
to progress mining proposals on these projects towards future development flora, fauna and other 
related studies as well as regulatory approvals were progressed. 

Further  drilling  programs  and  surveys  conducted  during  the  year  have  identified  new  gold  targets 
at Lake Carey and, with further work, may provide additional resources in the future. A disciplined 
exploration approach will continue so that the value of the Lake Carey Gold Project can be displayed. 
This  approach  encompasses  operating  in  a  safe  and  environmentally  friendly  manner  and  with 
awareness of local communities.

In December 2021, Matsa executed a $20M Sale and Purchase Agreement with Linden Gold Alliance 
Limited whereby Linden would acquire the Red October and Devon projects from Matsa for a mixture 
of cash and shares. Matsa has thus far received $3M cash in non-refundable deposits from Linden, 
however settlement has not yet occurred at the date of this report. 

One of the pleasing things to occur this year was the identification of a number of highly prospective 
areas in Thailand for lithium and tin. This has resulted in a number of applications being lodged with 
the Thai authorities and is a credit to our Thai team. Whilst it is early days, I really believe there is a 
story yet to unfold here and over the next 12 months and beyond it will start to be unveiled.

The Company has worked hard this year to instil a “work smart” discipline and identify opportunities 
that can create value with patience and hard work and deliver results for all stakeholders. I am of the 
belief that these challenges are being met front on and that in time results will become evident, where 
in turn I anticipate that this Company will show the results from all the effort being put in.

I would like to again thank all the people involved with Matsa for their hard work, preparedness to 
do  what  is  required  and  support  throughout  the  year.  In  particular  I  would  also  like  to  thank  my 
fellow board members, senior management and the whole team both in Perth and Thailand. I remain 
committed to ensuring that Matsa can achieve the goals it has set for itself and that this in turn 
results in rewarding shareholders. 

PAUL POLI
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  CHAIRMAN’S REPORT -3-Dear Shareholder,  In writing this year’s report, I thought I would reflect on what I wrote last year, and what really appealed to me was my comment regarding the “The Team”, in that how reliant our whole company is on each individual person that makes up the Matsa team.   I, nor anyone, could foresee how important this team attribute, the group made up of individuals working together to achieve a goal, would matter to us as shareholders this year. I proudly observed how our team, the whole Matsa team, took on the Covid-19 planning offensive. How proudly I watched them put their other team members and the company first. How we adhered to our new protection mechanisms and rules which we instigated together to protect all team members and our ambitious plans going forward.    For me, this is our greatest achievement this year, we coped with whatever nature threw at us, we in fact excelled at it, and I am sure that we can continue to grow with whatever challenges are thrust upon us.  It is important to recognise the twin boom drillers, the underground truck and plant operators, the chargers, the cleaners/caterers, the geologists, engineers and all the admin people and safety officers. Our surface exploration geologists and of course the team in the Perth office, as well the great job the Thailand team have done in managing all the geological data for our operations in Australia.   These are the real people that we need to thank this year, and I am sure all shareholders join me in appreciating their efforts.   We look forward this year to growing the Red October operations, and developing Devon and also finding a pathway forwards for our valuable Fortitude gold mine. Whilst we work diligently towards our strategy of becoming a mid-tier gold producer, we will also strongly focus on our exploration activities which will grow and build our company. We have an exceptional tenement package.  We can and we will achieve all in a safe, environmentally friendly and community minded manner.  The board looks forward to the next year and what it will bring. PAUL POLI EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 4

SUMMARY – DELIVERING STRATEGY AND GROWTH

This year, Matsa Resources Limited (‘Matsa’ or ‘the Company’ or ‘the Group’) continued to reposition 
itself by leveraging off a significant resource potential at the Lake Carey Gold Project (Lake Carey, 
refer Figure 1) and has set about building a clear pathway to establishing a sustainable long term gold 
inventory, mining and processing business, centred at Lake Carey.

The focus of all exploration efforts during 2022 has been on the Fortitude Fault trend at Lake Carey, 
where Matsa has demonstrated an economic mining opportunity at the Fortitude and Devon Gold 
Mines.

Additionally,  situated  only  6km  north  of  the  Fortitude  Gold  Mine,  the  Fortitude  North  prospect 
continues to demonstrate real potential to deliver a significant resource through future drilling, and is 
expected to complement the 489koz resource modelled at the Fortitude Gold Mine.

Significant growth opportunities also exist elsewhere, outside of gold, and to that end with recent 
significant and positive changes in exploration and mining outlook in Thailand, Matsa has expanded 
its exploration portfolio through new applications in the highly prospective western granite belt for 
tin and lithium.

The  growing  Electric  Vehicle  (EV)  market  with  a  large  share  of  manufacturing  output  centred  in 
southeast Asia, has Thailand well positioned as  a potential  major  supplier  of  the  natural resources 
that will be required to support the growth forecasts of the EV market. In that respect, Matsa is well 
placed to leverage off that demand and economic outlook with its established operational team and 
project pipeline.

As  a  result,  a  number  of  important  and  positive  outcomes  have  been  achieved  over  the  past  12 
months whose highlights include:

•  Mineral Resource at Lake Carey increased to 886,000oz @ 2.4 g/t Au following drilling at Hill 

East and resource updates for both Hill East and Fortitude

•  The  resource  upgrade  at  Fortitude  resulted  in  new  optimisations  and  a  scoping  study  into  a 
Matsa  owned  and  operated  processing  plant  at  Lake  Carey  returned  a  favourable  outcome 
improving the estimated bottom line at the Fortitude mine by A$40M (to $95M)

•  A combined estimated Positive cash flow of A$135M for the Fortitude and Devon Gold Mines, 
utilising  a  proposed  Matsa  owned  processing  plant,  has  been  modelled  following  revision  of 
optimisations and CPC scoping study input parameters

•  Completion of flora, fauna and other regulatory approvals and related studies to progress Mining 

Proposals for the Fortitude and Devon gold mines

•  Matsa entered into a $20M Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Linden Gold Alliance 
Limited (“LGA”) for the sale of Red October and Devon gold mines and associated tenements, 
which has delivered Matsa $3M in non-refundable deposits (note: subsequent to June 30, LGA 
has been granted an extension to complete the transaction by 30 September 2022)

•  Exploration applications lodged and accepted by Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources 
for  942km²  of  tenure  in  Thailand’s  western  granite  belt  known  to  be  highly  prospective  for 
lithium and tin

• 

IGO  Limited  purchasing  a  70%  stake  in  the  Fraser  Range  project  for  $600,000  under  a  JV 
agreement whereby Matsa retains a 30% free carried interest to decision to mine

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 5

Matsa’s key asset is its 100%-owned Lake Carey Gold Project, located approximately 40km south 
of Laverton and approximately 250km north-northeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia (Figure 1). 
The project is situated in the heart of an active gold mining district that hosts several multi-million-
ounce gold mines including Wallaby and Sunrise Dam with Northern Star’s Carouse Dam located a 
little further south.

Lake Carey comprises of almost 500km² of highly prospective tenements within the Laverton Tectonic 
Zone (LTZ) of the Kurnalpi Terrane in Western Australia’s eastern goldfields region. The district is well 
serviced  by  infrastructure  including  a  network  of  high-quality  roads,  gas  pipelines,  communication 
infrastructure, airstrips with regular services to Perth and close proximity to an established mining 
workforce and supply network. 

Matsa also holds a number of rapidly developing lithium and copper assets in Thailand with 942km² 
under Special Prospecting Licence Applications (SPLA) for lithium and tin in Thailand’s western granite 
belt, and a further 584km² under SPLA for copper, silver, gold and base metals in central Thailand’s 
Loei Fold Belt.

FIGURE 1: Matsa’s projects with a gold focus at Lake Carey in Western Australia and 
lithium – copper – tin focus in Thailand

Exploration  has  progressed  at  both  Lake  Carey  and  Thailand  during  the  July  2021  to  June  2022 
reporting period.

Matsa has additional gold and copper exploration projects in Western Australia’s Pilbara, and nickel 
exploration projects in Western Australia’s Fraser Range under JV with IGO Limited (refer company 
website https://www.matsa.com.au/projects/ for further information).

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 6

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS

LAKE CAREY

The Lake Carey Gold Project (Figure 2), located in the Laverton Tectonic Zone in the heart of the 
Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia’s Yilgarn province (Figure 3), is bookended to the north by 
world class mines such as Granny Smith, Sunrise Dam and Wallaby, to the west Butchers Well and 
to the south Deep South. The eastern margin of the tenement package is bounded by the regional 
Barnicoat East Fault structure that separates the Kurnalpi and Burtville terranes.

Importantly,  the  bulk  of  the  key  resource  projects  are  located  within  granted  mining  licences  and 
accessible by a network of established haul roads. As such, all of the key projects have a shorter lead 
time to obtaining final mining approvals than would normally be encountered at the exploration and 
assessment phase.

Project status for key resource and mining options are outlined in the following table:

PROJECT

Fortitude Stage 2

Gallant

Bindah

Red October*

Devon Pit*

Hill East*

Olympic*

MINING LEASE

HAUL ROADS

MINE PROPOSAL

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

Granted

No

Granted

Existing

Existing

Existing

Existing

Existing

Partial

Existing

Current

Required

Required

Current

Required

Required

Required

* These projects are subject to the Sale and Purchase Agreement with Linden Gold Alliance Ltd

TABLE 1: Key resources and mining lease status

OVERVIEW

The bulk of Matsa’s exploration work during this financial year has been focussed on Fortitude and 
Fortitude Fault trend with the remaining part at Devon and the Lake Carey region in general. Exploration 
activities this year included soil and geochem surveys to test for new gold anomalism, ground magnetic 
surveys to assist drill targeting, air core (AC) drilling to test gold/geochemical anomalism, diamond 
drilling (DD) and evaluation studies.

Key results from this work include:

•  Reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Devon area resulting in an updated resource model for Hill 

East adding 15koz to the 2021 resource model

•  Regional soil surveys and air core drilling identifying 2 new gold in basement anomalies

•  Ground magnetic surveys at Fortitude North, FF1 and Mirage/Stealth which assisted structural 

interpretations and geological setting to direct future drilling

•  An updated model for the Fortitude Gold Mine resulting in an increase of approximately $40M 

to the estimated bottom line following revised optimisation and mining studies

•  Diamond drilling at Fortitude North returning approximately 36% more gold in the latest drill 

intercept compared to the next closest drill hole

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 7

FIGURE 2: Regional Geological Setting and location of the Lake Carey project (red circle)

•  Ground magnetic surveys have identified a large bullseye magnetic anomaly just north of FF1 
which remains unexplained and is a target for future drilling, and a northerly trending magnetic 
feature just west of Fortitude North, which also remains undrilled

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 8

•  A new tenement hosting Compensation and Carmen prospects was added to  Lake Carey where 
rock  chip  sampling  returned  up  to  13.7g/t  Au  at  the  Carmen  prospect  in  the  south  of  the 
tenement and gold in soil anomalism up to 215ppb recorded in the northern part of the tenement

Sunset at Red October

Spring flowers at Laverton

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 9

FIGURE 3: Lake Carey Gold Project 
(projects outlined in red are subject to a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Linden Gold Pty Ltd)

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 10

RESOURCES

The gold resource at Lake Carey grew from 684koz (30 June 2021) to 886koz (30 June 2022) (Table 
2) representing a 30% increase through the following additions and mining adjustments (Figure 4):

•  147koz  added  to  the  Fortitude  Resource  following  modelling  of  grade  control  drilling  and 
changes to the geological model arising from in pit mapping and completion of trial pit mining

•  An upgrade of 13koz at Hill East following new RC drilling

• 

Increase of 33koz at Red October following modelling of new drilling at Lionfish

•  Depletion of 7koz from mining of the resource at Red October

Cutoff

Measured 

Indicated

Inferred

Total Resources

g/t Au (‘000t)  g/t AU (‘000t)  g/t AU (‘000t)  g/t AU (‘000t)

g/t AU (‘000) oz)

Red October

Red	October	UG

Red October Subtotal

Devon

Devon	Pit	(OP)

Olympic	(OP)

Hill	East	(OP)

Devon Subtotal

Fortitude

Fortitude

Gallant	(OP)

Bindah	(OP)

2.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

411

411

102

171

748

105

105

8

8.4

483

483

5.7

5.7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

341

4.8

-

-

-

-

341

4.8

1,021

127

2.2

2,979

-

-

-

-

-

43

1.9

-

3.3

2.0

4,943

341

483

5,767

Fortitude Subtotal

127

2.2

3021

Stockpiles

-

-

-

-

191

TOTAL

232

5.0

3,845

2.7

7,199

6.3

6.3

3.6

2.8

2.0

2.3

1.9

2.1

2.3

1.9

1.0

2.2

999

999

443

171

748

1,362

8,048

341

526

8,915

191

11,467

6.2

6.2

4.6

2.8

2.0

2.9

1.9

2.1

2.4

1.9

1.0

2.4

199

199

65

15

48

128

489

23

40

553

6

886

TABLE 2: Lake Carey Gold Resource Table (resources include reserves, refer Resources and 
Reserves table for formal 30 June statement). Note rounding adjustments may not total.

FIGURE 4: Lake Carey Mineral Resource growth since 2020 Annual Report

+80,000ozApr 2021Gallant (23koz)Hill East (35koz)Apr 2021+58,000ozOlympic (15koz)Devon (65koz)Dec 2020+77,000ozRed October 96koz173kozSept 2020439,000ozRed October (96koz)Fortitude(343koz)Jun 2022886,000ozTotal Mineral Resources(886koz @ 2.4g/t Au)Bindah (40koz)+40,000ozJun 2021Lionfish (33koz)+33,000ozJul 2021+147,000ozSept 2021Fortitude343koz489kozMining Depletion-7,000ozJul 2021Hill East (13koz)+13,000ozOct 2021+6,000ozJan 2022Bindah SP(6koz)MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 11

EXPLORATION AND GROWTH

Exploration highlights at Lake Carey for the year include:

•  Exploration drilling at Hill East and Devon prior to Matsa and LGA signing a SPA for the Red 

October and Devon projects

•  Approximately 466 line kilometres of high resolution ground magnetic survey being completed, 

focussed on the Fortitude Shear Zone

•  838 soil samples collected across the Lake Carey tenements

•  Completion of 7,876m of aircore, reverse circulation and diamond drilling across six prospects at 

Lake Carey

•  An updated resource model for Fortitude Gold Mine and revised optimisation studies resulting 
in more than doubling the original results of the optimisation work from 55koz mined to 132koz 
mined

•  Carmen and Compensation prospects added to the Lake Carey Gold Project where rock chip 

sampling has returned gold grades up to 13.7g/t

Drone view looking from Fortitude Gold Mine south towards Bindah Gold Mine

FORTITUDE AND FORTITUDE FAULT

GROUND MAGNETIC SURVEYS

Four high resolution ground magnetic surveys (Figure 5) comprising 466 line kilometres, were completed 
along the regionally significant Fortitude Shear Zone which host’s Matsa’s Fortitude Gold Mine. The 
surveys  were  conducted  east,  north  and  south  of  the  Fortitude  Gold  Mine  and  were  designed  to 
provide information that would assist in detailed structural interpretation and help focus future drilling 
designs.

The  results  of  the  surveys  broadly  support  the  existing  regional  aeromagnetic  interpretation  of  a 
major NNW trending regional structure (shear zone) and provided additional detail at the prospect 

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 12

scale, that have been interpreted as either dilational jog structures and/or NE trending cross cutting 
structures that elsewhere, are known to host mineralisation.

FIGURE 5: High resolution ground magnetic surveys over regional aeromagnetic data

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 13

The Fortitude Shear zone, along with the Bindah Shear located to the west, forms a narrow corridor 
of  S-SE  trending  greenstone  belt  which  is  bounded  to  the  east  and  the  west  by  granitoid  terrane 
(Figure 6). As the Fortitude-Bindah system extends north the greenstone pile thickens, and is host to 
numerous large mineralised systems (Sunrise Dam, Wallaby, Granny Smith and Mt Morgan).

FIGURE 6: High resolution ground magnetic surveys over regional aeromagnetic data

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 14

Matsa’s exploration focus along the Fortitude Shear is aimed at resource drilling at Fortitude North 
to develop a maiden resource, which will support the Fortitude Gold Mine and proposed processing 
facility. 

A  number  of  strong  geophysical  anomalies  (circled  in  pink  in  Figure  7)  where  limited  drilling  has 
previously  been  completed  provide  priority  drilling  targets.  It  is  pleasing  to  note  that  new  targets 
continue to be generated using this exploration technique.

FIGURE 7: High resolution ground magnetic surveys over regional aeromagnetic data

DRILLING

Aircore  drilling  (Figure  8)  comprising  45  holes  were  completed  for  3,627m  with  results  indicating 
elevated  gold  values  defining  new  saprolite  gold  targets  at  Wilga  West  and  Phantom  Well  and 
confirming  elevated  gold  values  in  transported  sand  and  gravel  overlying  the  FF1  basement  gold 
occurrence previously discovered in 2020.

Four key target areas namely, Wilga West, Haul Road, FF1 and Phantom Well on the Fortitude Fault 
were selected based on strong responses in the magnetic survey data which suggests the presence of 
favourable structures and geological setting that could host gold mineralisation. 

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 15

FIGURE 8: Plan of four aircore drilling programs completed during the year with background 
aeromagnetic data

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 16

Collecting ground magnetic data at Lake Carey

In July 2021, Matsa reported results of RC drilling at Devon and Hill East which has led to an increase 
of reportable resource at Hill East from 35koz to 48koz. The Hill East prospect has since been subject 
to a SPA with LGA announced in December 2021.

Diamond  drilling  at  Fortitude  North  was  undertaken  following  an  inhouse  review  of  the  prospect’s 
ability to host significant exploitable mineralisation where Matsa identified it is conceivable to define 
between 380koz and 600koz with further drilling. Geological modelling indicates Fortitude North is 
likely to be characterised by a shear hosted mineralised envelope encapsulating north easterly plunging 
higher grade shoots. This has been modelled through interpretation of drilling and geophysical (ground 
magnetic) results along a 1.5km anomaly. Logging of diamond drill core has indicated the presence of 
hydraulic fracture quartz veining, suggesting a long lived gold mineralising system.

The new drilling was designed to test this geological model with a focus on confirming the potential 
of higher grade shoots within this extensive system. Results were positive in that the drilling (hole 
22FNDD009, Figure 9) returned assay results of 9.6m @ 3.27 g/t Au from 120.8m including a higher 
grade zone of 2.1m @ 7.76 g/t Au from 121.65m (using 1 g/t cutoff). This drilling reflects down-dip 
continuity of the mineralised intersection in the next nearest diamond drill hole (19FNDD001), which 
intersected 8m @ 2.94 g/t Au from 106.25m  including a higher-grade zone of 2.75m @ 5.24 g/t Au 
from 107.25m.

Conclusions from the drilling results and recent logging, suggest a high-grade shoot resides in the 
hanging  wall  position  within  the  broader  lode  and  mineralised  system.  Importantly,  the  data  also 
suggests that grades appear to increase with depth as demonstrated by 2.75m @ 5.24 g/t at 107.25m 
(19FNDD001)  and  2.1m  @  7.76  g/t  at  121.65m  (22FNDD009).  This  trend  is  not  an  uncommon 
feature of structurally complex narrow vein gold settings.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 17

FIGURE 9: Fortitude North Drilling Summary and Location of 22FNDD009

At FF1 an initial diamond drill hole was completed which returned 1m @ 6.57g/t from 148m. The 
diamond drilling results do not explain the relatively thick 10m gravels and basement gold anomaly 
recorded in the aircore programs and further drilling is being contemplated to help resolve this apparent 
disparity.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 18

STUDIES

All permits required to recommence mining at the Fortitude Gold Mine remain in place and an outline of 
the proposed site setup is shown below in Figure 10. Key changes to the Fortitude layout is the inclusion 
of a proposed Matsa processing plant and associated tailings facility. Studies for approvals continue.

FIGURE 10: Proposed mine layout for Fortitude Gold Mine including potential mill and tailings facilities

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 19

LAKE CAREY REGIONAL EXPLORATION 

SOIL SAMPLING

A number of soil sampling campaigns were completed across Lake Carey (Figure 11) aimed at identifying 
new drill targets. Results are typically reviewed in context of additional information such as magnetics 
to assist refining drill designs.

FIGURE 11: Plan of soil sampling coverage in Matsa tenements 
(note Red October and Devon tenements subject to the SPA not shown)

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 20

Sunrise at the Red October village

NEXT STEPS

Exploration activities at Lake Carey for the coming year will include:

•  Drilling  at  Fortitude  North  with  the  aim  of  delivering  a  maiden  resource  to  complement  the 

nearby Fortitude Gold Mine

•  Drilling at advanced exploration projects including FF1, Carmen, Stealth and Mirage

•  Drill testing of newly discovered gold in basement anomalies at Wilga West and Phantom Well

•  Additional regional geophysical coverage to assist exploration drilling

•  Ongoing regional soil coverage 

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 21

FRASER RANGE

The entire Fraser Range project (Figure 12) is now under a 70:30 Joint Venture between IGO Limited 
(70%) and Matsa (30%) whereby Matsa has a free carried interest to decision to mine. 

FIGURE 12: Plan of Fraser Range tenements

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 22

THAILAND OPERATIONS

Matsa has held a presence in Thailand since 2009 and sees enormous opportunities in exploration for 
lithium, gold and base metals, not only because of the highly prospective geological setting, but also the 
economic ramifications of Thailand’s central geographic location within southeast Asia and a growing 
resource need for the EV market.

The  Company  discovered  and  explored  a  number  of  significant  copper  targets  (Siam  1,  Siam  2  and 
Chang 1 projects) prior to scaling back activities in 2016 due to low political support for mining and 
exploration activities. These projects have all been retained under SPLAs/EPLAs (Special Prospecting 
Licence  Applications  and  Exclusive  Prospecting  Licence  Applications)  and  have  demonstrated  strong 
potential for the discovery of extensive mineralisation.

Recently,  Matsa  has  seen  a  change  in  geopolitical  support  for  exploration  and  mining  evidenced  by 
positive recent developments including:

•  Kingsgate  Consolidated  Limited  announcing  expected  recommencement  of  operations  at  the 

world class Chatree gold mine

•  The  recent  drilling  activities  by  Pan  Asia  Metals  Limited  (ASX:  PMA)  indicating  government 

support for drilling culminating in a maiden lithium resource in southern Thailand

•  Positive sentiment for exploration building in recent government policy and dialogue

In addition to the changing political landscape, Thailand has an upgraded rail network system linking it to 
mainland China, which will have positive economic benefits to any mine development within the region.

Matsa  will  build  upon  past  exploration  in  the  country  and  seek  to  establish  a  strategic  landholding 
targeting lithium, copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold in Thailand’s rich metalliferous and geological setting.

Matsa  has  a  fully  functional  office,  staff  and  skills  in  the  country  and  is  well  positioned  to  actively 
grow its portfolio. The Company believes the positive recent developments strongly encourage mineral 
exploration and, as a result, is ramping up its activities in Thailand.

OVERVIEW

Prior to 2022, Matsa held 52 EPLAs and SPLAs for a total of 511km² comprising its Chang and Siam 
Copper discoveries in the Loei Fold Belt (LFB) of Central Thailand. The LFB contains important mineral 
deposits including the 3.42Moz Chatree gold mine owned by Kingsgate and the Phu Kham porphyry 
skarn (copper-gold) mine in Laos operated by PanAust Limited.

During the year new lithium and tin exploration projects as well as additional silver and base metals 
projects, including the former Venture Minerals Ltd’s (ASX:VMS) Thali silver and base metals project in 
the Loei province, have been added to the Company’s existing portfolio of copper projects.

Matsa’s Thailand exploration licence and applications position is summarised in Table 3 below.

PROJECTS

Base	&	precious	metals

Lithium,	tin,	tungsten	&	tantalum

Total

SPLA

AREA

EPLA

AREA

TOTAL AREA

48

65

113

556

942

1,497

9

0

9

29

0

29

584

942

1,526

TABLE 3: Thailand SPLA and EPLA summary

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 23

EXPLORATION AND GROWTH

LITHIUM EXPLORATION

The regionally extensive granite/pegmatite belt of western Thailand (Figure 13) has been a significant 
tin  producer  on  the  world  stage  and  extends  for  some  800km.  Mapping  by  the  likes  of  the  British 
Geological Survey in the 1970’s recorded lepidolite (lithium mica) boulders and lithium bearing pegmatite 
however lithium was of little exploration interest at that time.

The pegmatites of the western granite belt have in more recent times been classified as “LCT” type 
(lithium-caesium-tantalum) demonstrating their potential for the discovery of lithium and other rare 
elements,  and  initial  pegging  of  applications  by  Matsa  has  been  guided  by  the  historical  records  of 
lithium  and  associated  rare  element  occurrences  in  reports  lodged  with  Thailand’s  Department  of 
Mineral Resources. Matsa believes these licences contain all the right ingredients to make a discovery.

Mapping a pegmatite swarm in western Thailand

During the year, Matsa applied for 65 SPLAs covering some 942km² . The SPLAs (Figure 14) encompass 
ground that is expected to yield lithium mineralisation. The applications include projects in the Phang 
Nga province where PAM has recently delineated a maiden lithium resource of 10mt @ 0.44% lithium 
at Reung Kiet.

Exploration activities during the year have been aimed at discovering and mapping pegmatites, stream 
sediment  sampling,  regional  muscovite  geochemical  sampling  for  potassium/rubidium  ratios  and 
administrative works associated with lodgement of applications and provincial approvals and agreements 
to conduct field activities.

The work programs have initially focussed on the Phang Nga province adjacent to Reung Kiet where 
existing information and an understanding of geological setting is strongest, gradually moving north 
into less well understood regional settings.

Exploration at Phang Nga has taken a traditional grass roots approach with Matsa conducting initial 
stream  sediment  sampling  to  ascertain  the  geochemical  dispersion  of  lithium  and  other  pathfinder 
elements, in a field containing known occurrences of lithium bearing pegmatites.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 24

Matsa is progressing an initial program of approximately 200 stream sediment samples in the Phang 
Nga (Figure 15) province in campaigns as licencing (Mineral Exploration Licence) for each subdistrict 
becomes available. The results of multi element assays for these samples are expected to provide Matsa 
with initial focus points where lithium anomalism in stream sediment sample results are strongest.

FIGURE 13: Western Thailand’s granite and major regional fault setting

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 25

FIGURE 14: Fortitude Stage 2 operation cash flow

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 26

FIGURE 15: Plan of stream sediment sampling at Phang Nga
On a more regional level, exploration has initially focussed on muscovite K/Rb (potassium v rubidium) 
ratios to assist defining the more prospective parts of the granite belt where the rocks have undergone 
fractionation.  Increasing  fractionation  of  the  granite/pegmatite  rock  mass  is  considered  to  equate 
to  a  more  fertile  environment  and  therefore  more  prospective  for  the  discovery  of  lithium  bearing 
pegmatites. This work is ongoing and typically immediately followed up with stream sediment sampling.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 27

Muscovite sampling of granite and pegmatite outcrop in western Thailand

Stream sediment sampling at Phang Nga

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 28

COPPER (GOLD AND SILVER) EXPLORATION

Matsa holds a number of advanced and early stage base metals projects centred on the regionally 
extensive Loei Fold Belt (LFB) of central Thailand (Figure 16).

Matsa’s Bangkok based team explored for base metals between 2010 and 2016. Matsa recognised 
that despite the highly prospective geology (at the time Chatree was amongst the lowest cost gold 
mines in the world), very high quality of available geological data, excellent infrastructure and a skilled 
workforce, the country remained largely under-explored.

Between 2016 and 2022, Matsa paused field activities due to low political support for mining and 
exploration activities. Changes to legislation and an improved positive sentiment towards the minerals 
sector has provided Matsa positive indicators to ramp up exploration efforts in Thailand.

THALI HIGH GRADE SILVER-LEAD PROJECT 

Matsa has pegged five new SPLAs for 73km² in the Loei province to explore for base and precious 
metals. The project includes the Thali prospect where high grade silver-lead veins were identified in 
2015 by Venture Minerals Ltd (‘VMS’). No drilling has ever been undertaken at this prospect.

Exploration by VMS at Thali, discovered a number of strong silver in soil anomalies defined by values 
exceeding 0.3 g/t Ag with individual anomalies >2km long and with surface rock grab samples up to 
1,860g/t Ag and 27% Pb. Mineralisation, which is poorly exposed, appears to be related to stockwork 
veins in strongly altered granite and limestone.  Induced Polarisation (IP) surveys carried out by VMS 
at Thali during early 2018, returned a number of targets associated with key soil anomalies.

CHANG COPPER PROJECT

At  Chang  1,  the  Company  has  previously  identified  a  copper  mineralised  diorite  intrusion,  under 
shallow  transported  cover  with  minimal  outcrop.  The  surface  expression  of  mineralisation  is  a  soil 
copper geochemical anomaly 1.8km x 1.2km in extent. Geophysical (IP) surveys confirm the size and 
distribution of the soil anomaly and highlight additional targets yet to be explored.

In  2016,  Matsa  halted  work  at  Chang  1  pending  legislation  changes  to  allow  access  to  the  most 
prospective parts of the prospect, that to this day, remains unexplored. There has been significant 
progress in addressing access issues since 2016 and Matsa is confident that impediments to drilling 
these high priority targets at Chang 1 will be removed during FY2023.

SIAM COPPER

Siam  1  comprises  a  ~20km²  stream  sediment  anomaly  in  an  area  of  mostly  soil  cover  containing 
scattered boulders of altered basalt with disseminated native copper mineralisation. Initial follow up 
led to discovery of a discordant NW trending sulphide vein dominated by chalcocite which returned an 
assay of 54.7% Cu and 148 g/t Ag. Soil sampling and a ground IP survey were carried out to define 
targets for drilling.

A  total  of  11  diamond  drill  holes  were  completed  by  Matsa  which  returned  a  number  of  broad 
intersections of anomalous copper (eg 22m @ 0.55% Cu) and demonstrates the potential size of the 
mineralised zone. Further exploration drilling is planned to better define the context of the high grade 
copper within this large 20km² copper anomaly.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 29

FIGURE 16: Plan of Matsa’s Thailand copper/gold/silver projects

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 30

TIN EXPLORATION

The  granite  belt  in  western  Thailand  has  been  a  prolific  source  of  tin,  largely  from  alluvial  mining. 
Matsa has obtained very encouraging assay results for tin at both Phang Nga (sample PNGRK008 
returning an assay of 0.9% - Figure 17) and Kanchanaburi (sample KCB014RK returning an assay of 
0.2% - Figure 18). Both these assay results reflect strong tin anomalism with 0.9% comparing very 
favourably to industry reported resource grades.

PNGRK008

Mica Granite

Qtz Vein

TIN

FIGURE 17: Phang Nga sample PNGRK008 from a water course cutting showing tin mineralisation

KCB014RK

TIN

FIGURE 18: Kanchanaburi sample KCB014RK from outcropping pegmatite showing tin 
mineralisation. This pegmatite has been mapped over 2km strike, 600m wide and striking NW

Further exploration work is planned including gridded hand auger work and ongoing field mapping and 
sampling.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 31

Lithium bearing (lepidolite- maroon colours) pegmatite outcrop in western Thailand

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 32

NEXT STEPS

Work at Matsa’s Thailand projects for the coming year will include:

•  Continued regional stream sediment and muscovite sampling to focus priority areas based on 

lithium fertility assessment

•  Detailed mapping of priority areas based on lithium anomalism

•  Progress selected SPLA to grant to enable drilling activities

•  Follow up exploration in areas of identified tin anomalism

•  Continue work and field activities in areas where rare earth anomalism is demonstrated from 

multi element assay data

•  Obtain approvals to conduct drilling at Matsa’s copper/base metals/silver/gold Loei prospects 

in Loei Fold Belt

•  Where possible attain additional tenure to enhance the Matsa portfolio

Inspecting pegmatite outcrop in western Thailand

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  -  OPERATIONS REVIEW

2022 ANNUAL REPORT · PAGE 33

CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

SALE OF RED OCTOBER AND DEVON

On 20 December 2021, Matsa entered in to a SPA with LGA to sell the Red October and Devon gold 
projects to Linden for a total consideration of $20M. Matsa has so far received a total of $3M non-
refundable deposit.

While LGA planned an Initial Public Offering (IPO), LGA has not yet received conditional approval for 
admission to the ASX as required under the SPA and subsequent amendments to that SPA by 30 
June 2022. 

Accordingly, LGA did not settle the purchase of the Devon and Red October projects by year end. 
LGA has provided Matsa with a formal notice advising that as a result of events beyond the control of 
Linden, it has not received conditional approval for admission to the ASX and consequently, pursuant 
to the SPA, LGA claimed to be entitled to an automatic extension for a further period of up to 90 days. 

LGA may elect by 5 October 2022 to complete the sale by paying the balance of the payments owing 
in cash, ie. $12M to Matsa.

Matsa has the right to terminate the SPA should LGA not successfully complete the acquisition by no 
later than 12 October 2022 (through either successful listing on the ASX or cash settlement). Matsa 
can retain the $3M deposit it has received, at which point ownership of the Red October and Devon 
gold projects is retained by Matsa.

Matsa will retain 385km² of the Lake Carey Gold Project including the 553,000oz gold resource at 
Fortitude gold Mine, the nearby Bindah and Gallant satellite resources if the sale of the Red October 
and Devon gold projects proceeds.

SALE OF 70% INTEREST IN FRASER RANGE PROJECTS TO IGO

On  1  July  2022,  Matsa  entered  in  to  an  agreement  with  IGO  Newsearch  Pty  Ltd  (“IGO”,  a  wholly 
owned subsidiary of IGO Limited) whereby IGO acquired a 70% interest in the Symons Hill project 
as well as Matsa’s other Fraser Range tenements. Under the terms of this agreement IGO has paid 
$600,000 in cash and will free carry Matsa for all exploration to completion of feasibility studies or 
decision to mine whichever occurs earlier.

CAPITAL RAISING

In July 2021, Matsa completed a $3.38M placement via the issue of approximately 42.2M shares at 
$0.08 per share (incl. a free 1 for 2 listed option exercisable at $0.17 each expiring 30 April 2023).

UNMARKETABLE PARCEL SHARE SALE FACILITY

Matsa  conducted  an  Unmarketable  Parcel  Share  Sale  Facility  whereby  shareholders  of  fully  paid 
ordinary shares in the Company with a holding valued at less than $500 would be able to dispose of 
those shares at no cost to them. 

The final number of shares eligible sold was 1,086,067 from a total of 270 shareholdings which was 
completed in April 2022.

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Your directors present their report for the year ended 30 June 2022. 

DIRECTORS 

The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the year and until the date of this 
report are as follows.  Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities 

Mr Paul Poli Bachelor of Commerce, FCPA DFP (Executive Chairman) 

Mr Poli is a fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants and a former registered 
Securities Trader. He was the founder and managing partner of a taxation and business advisory firm 
for 19 years prior to founding and heading Matsa Resources Limited from 2009 to date. He is well 
versed  in  all  aspects  of  business,  particularly  financial  management  through  both  his  previous 
consulting roles and through his personal ownership of private companies in Western Australia, the 
Northern Territory and South East Asia. Mr Poli led the negotiations for several significant transactions 
for Matsa including the $14M Norseman sale to Panoramic Resources Limited, $6M minority interest 
sale to Westgold Resources Limited, and $7M Symons Hill IGO joint venture. Mr Poli, in his capacity 
as Chairman of Bulletin Resources also negotiated the sale of Halls Creek gold project for $12M to 
Pantoro Limited, and the $5.7M Apollo transaction. 

He has been chairman of Matsa Resources Limited for over 10 years and a significant investor in the 
mining industry, Mr Poli is particularly well qualified to drive the creation of a significant mining and 
exploration company. 

During  the  past  three  years,  Mr  Poli  has  also  served  as  a  Director  of  the  following  publicly  listed 
companies: 

Bulletin Resources Limited (Appointed 24 June 2014) 

Mr Pascal Blampain BSc, MAusIMM, MAIG  

Pascal Blampain is a geologist with over 27 years’ experience across Australia and Papua New Guinea 
having held senior positions with global miners including Barrick Gold Corporation and Gold Fields 
Limited. 

Mr  Blampain’s  roles  have  spanned  regional  and  near-mine  exploration,  operational  geology,  long-
term strategic planning and resource development. He has a strong track record of delivering resource 
and reserve growth in gold during his time working at world-class deposits such as Plutonic, Wallaby 
(Granny Smith) and Lawlers (now Lawlers-Agnew). 

Mr  Blampain  has  also  served  as  Chief  Geologist/Geology  Manager  roles  at  Plutonic  (Superior  Gold 
Inc.),  Mount  Monger-Mt  Belches  (Silver  Lake  Resources  Limited),  Darlot  (Gold  Fields  Limited)  and 
Lawlers (Barrick Gold Corporation). 

Mr Andrew Chapman CA F Fin GAICD  

Mr Chapman is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience in publicly listed companies in 
the mineral resources, oil and gas and technology sectors. 

He has held Board positions as well as other senior roles including Director, Company Secretary and 
Chief  Financial  Officer.  Mr  Chapman  has  vast  experience  in  the  areas  of  corporate  acquisitions, 

- 34 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

divestments and capital raisings. He has developed specialist knowledge of dealing with ASX and other 
corporate regulatory bodies, financial institutions and other advisory groups. 

Mr  Chapman  is  an  associate  member  of  the  Chartered  Accountants  Australia  and  New  Zealand 
(CAANZ),  a  Fellow  of  the  Financial  Services  Institute  of  Australasia  (Finsia)  and  a  graduate  of  the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). 

Mr Chapman has not served as a Director of any other publicly listed companies during the past three 
years. 

Mr Franciscus (Frank) Sibbel B.E.(Hons) Mining, F.Aus.IMM  

Mr Sibbel is a mining engineer who has in excess of 40 years operational and managerial experience, 
in both small and large scale mining projects from development through to successful production. 
Since 2008, he has been a mining consult where he has successfully consulted on numerous projects 
for a diversified range of mining companies throughout Australia and overseas. 

Mr  Sibbel’s  vast  experience  in  development  of  gold  projects  from  the  grass  roots  will  ensure  the 
company has the extensive skills to deliver on its strategy. 

During the past three years, Mr Sibbel has also served as a Director of the following publicly listed 
companies: 

Bulletin Resources Limited (Appointed 13 August 2013; resigned 1 September 2021) 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Mr  Chapman  is  also  the  Company  Secretary  of  Matsa.  Refer  to  the  directors’  particulars  as  noted 
above.   

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

During the year the principal activities of entities within the consolidated entity were gold and other 
mineral exploration in Australia and Thailand. 

There were no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year. 

Operating Results for the Year 

The Group’s net loss for the year after income tax is $6,028,025 (2021: $9,654,713). 

The Group’s net loss for the year includes the following items: 

•  Revenue from the sale of gold ore of $230,235 (2021: $8,055,013). 
• 

Income of $3,000,000 (2021: nil) in non-refundable deposit received in relation to the sale of 
the Red October and Devon under the terms of the SPA.  

Impairment losses of $1,028,175 (2021: nil) attributable to the Group's exploration projects. 

•  A loss of $2,353,509 (2021: gain of $1,191,750) on the sale of tenements. 
• 
•  Share based payments expense of $5,329 (2021: $111,956). 
• 

Income of $86,079 (2021: $204,868) relating to a tax refund for eligible research.  

Review of Financial Position 

The net assets attributable to the shareholders of the parent have decreased by $2,826,722 from 30 
June 2021 to $12,545,260 at 30 June 2022. 

- 35 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

During the financial year: 

1.  $3,375,350 (before costs) was raised via the issue of 42,191,875 fully paid ordinary shares at 
an  issue  price  of  $0.08  each  with  one  free  attaching  listed  option  for  every  two  shares 
subscribed for with an exercise price of $0.17 each and expiring 30 April 2023; and 

Cash reserves at 30 June 2022 were $1.57M compared to $3.03M in the previous financial year. 

Going Concern 

The consolidated financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates 
continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlements of liabilities in 
the ordinary course of business. 

The Group has reported a loss for the year of $6,028,025 (2021: $9,654,713) and a cash outflow from 
operating  activities  of  $2,791,531  (2021:  $4,803,673).  At  the  reporting  date,  the  Group  had 
$1,572,483  in  cash  and  term  deposit  balances.  The  Group  also  had  borrowings  of  approximately 
$4,000,000 due and payable on 30 November 2022. Refer Note 15 for further details. On 20 December 
2021, the Company executed a binding agreement to sell the Red October and Devon gold projects to 
Linden Gold Pty Ltd (LGL) for a consideration of $20,000,000 with the sale expected to be completed 
within the next 4 to 9 months. Refer note 21 for further details.  

The  Directors  also  manage  discretionary  expenditure  in  line  with  the  Group’s  cash  flow  and  are 
confident  that  there  are  sufficient  funds  to  meet  the  Group’s  working  capital  and  funding 
requirements for a minimum of 12 months from the date of this report. 

The Directors consider the going concern basis of preparation to be appropriate based on forecast 
cash flows and confidence in raising additional funds and extension of borrowings. In the event that 
the Group is not successful in raising funds from the issue of new equity or extension of borrowings 
or if the sale of LGL does not realise, there exists material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt 
on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities 
in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividend was paid or declared by Matsa in the period since the end of the previous financial year, 
and up to the date of this report.  The Directors do not recommend that any amount be paid by way 
of dividend. 

CORPORATE STRUCTURE 

Matsa is a company limited by shares, which is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 

EMPLOYEES 

The  Group  had  17  employees  of  which  13  were  full-time  as  at  30  June  2022  (2021:  21  full-time 
equivalent employees). 

Review of Operations 

A full review of the operations of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2022 is included on pages 
4 to 33. 

- 36 - 

 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

IMPACT OF COVID-19  

While the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was rapid and dramatic, the Company took immediate 
action to protect the integrity of the Company’s business interests and the safety and wellbeing of its 
employees and stakeholders. Prompt implementation and affirmative compliance with government 
and health bodies forced quick change to operating processes.  

Matsa  operates  a  remote  mining  operation  and  an  overseas  office,  fortunately  with  the  positive 
protection measures and support of governments and employees our operation continued to function 
close to normal levels though travel restrictions, social distancing and isolation practices had some 
impacts on the Group. The closure of borders required immediate action to manage these impacts on 
our labour force.  

Roster changes, changed travel and commuting schedules, changed camp operations including dining 
and enhanced hygiene practices created potential social and mental health impacts. The Company 
has taken a considerate approach to the hidden consequences of such changes and continues to work 
with its employees to lessen the impact. The over-arching objective of the Group has been to keep all 
its employees and stakeholders safe and free from infection and/or spread, and importantly to keep 
people employed during these uncertain times.  

Given  the  exploration  nature  of  the  Company’s  operations  the  net  impact  of  the  pandemic  was 
estimated to be minor on the Group’s operations. The over-arching objective of the Group is to keep 
its employees and stakeholders safe and free from infection and/or spread. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS 

In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group 
that occurred during the financial year other than as disclosed in note 21 of the consolidated financial 
statements. 

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE 

On  29  August  2022,  the  Company  successfully  completed  a  placement  to  institutional  and 
sophisticated investors to raise approximately $1.98M before costs which was heavily oversubscribed. 

On 29 September 2022, the Company announced that LGA was not able to settle the purchase of the 
Devon and Red October projects via the issue of shares and cash. Under the terms of the SPA, LGA has 
10  business  days  to  complete  the  sale  via  a  cash  settlement  of  $12M.  Discussions  with  LGA  for  a 
resolution to settlement of the sale is currently ongoing. The Directors consider the reclassification of 
the Devon and Red October projects as assets held for sale to be appropriate. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 

It is expected that the Group will continue its exploration activities in Australia and Thailand. These 
are described in more detail in the Review of Operations on page 4 to 33.   

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PERFORMANCE 

The Group’s exploration activities are subject to various environmental laws and regulations under 
Australian and Thai Legislation.  The Group has adequate systems in place for the management of its 
environmental obligations.  The directors are not aware of any breaches of the legislation during the 
financial year which are material in nature. 

- 37 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

The number of meetings of directors held during the year and the number of meetings attended by 
each director were as follows: 

Paul Poli 
Frank Sibbel 
Andrew Chapman 
Pascal Blampain 

Directors’ Meetings 

Number eligible  
to attend 
5 
5 
5 
5 

Number  
attended 
5 
5 
5 
5 

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the shares and options of Matsa Resources 
Limited were: 

Number of 
Ordinary Shares 

Number of 
$0.175 Unlisted 
Options 

Number of 
$0.17 Unlisted 
Options 

Number of 
$0.17 Listed 
Options 

Paul Poli 
Frank Sibbel 
Andrew Chapman 
Pascal Blampain 

13,900,000 
700,000 
300,000 
300,000 

2,750,000 
1,500,000 
1,500,000 
- 

- 
- 
- 
1,000,000 

640,500 
52,575 
115,500 
- 

Options granted to directors and officers of the Company 

During the financial year, the Company granted 1,000,000 options over unissued ordinary shares for 
no consideration in the Company to directors or officers of the Company as part of their remuneration. 
SHARE OPTIONS 

As at the date of this report the unissued ordinary shares of Matsa Resources Limited under option 
are as follows:  

Date of Expiry 

Exercise Price 

Number under Option 

30 November 2022 
30 November 2022 
30 November 2022 
30 November 2022 
30 November 2022 
30 April 2023 
31 October 2023 
30 November 2023 

$0.175 
$0.35 
$0.35 
$0.25 
$0.30 
$0.17 
$0.21 
$0.17 

5,750,000 
1,000,000 
2,000,000 
2,000,000 
44,079,341 
49,220,253 
3,250,000 
1,000,000 
108,299,594 

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 on Exercise of Options 

During the financial year, there were no options exercised. 

- 38 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT - Audited 

Principles of Compensation  

This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2022 outlines the remuneration arrangements 
of the Company and the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 
(“the Act”) and its regulations. This information has been audited as required by Section 308(3C) of 
the Act. 

The  remuneration  report  details  the  remuneration  arrangements  for  Key  Management  Personnel 
(“KMP”) who are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing 
and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether 
executive or otherwise) of the parent company, and includes the four executives in the parent and 
the Group receiving the highest remuneration. 

For the purposes of this remuneration report, the term ‘executive’ includes the Executive Directors, 
Senior Executives and Secretary of the Company and the Group. 

The remuneration report is presented under the following sections: 

1. Individual key management personnel disclosures 

2. Board oversight of remuneration 

3. Non-executive Director remuneration arrangements 

4. Executive remuneration arrangements 

5. Company performance and the link to remuneration 

6. Executive contractual arrangements 

7. Equity instruments disclosures. 

Individual Key Management Personnel Disclosures 

Details of KMP of the Company and Group are set out below: 

Key Management Personnel 

Name 

Directors 

P Poli 
F Sibbel 
A Chapman 
P Blampain 

Executives 
D Fielding 

Position 

Date of 
Appointment 

Date of 
Resignation 

Executive Chairman 
Director 

23 December 2008 
25 October 2010 

Director and Company Secretary  17 December 2009* 

Executive Director 

17 February 2021 

Group Exploration Manager 

12 April 2010 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

*A Chapman was appointed Company Secretary on 6 November 2007. 

There were no other changes to key management personnel after reporting date and before the date 
the consolidated financial report was authorised for issue. 

- 39 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

Board Oversight of Remuneration 

Remuneration Committee 

In the opinion of the directors, the Company is not of sufficient size to warrant the formation of a 
remuneration committee. It is the board of directors’ responsibility for determining and reviewing 
compensation arrangements for the directors and the senior executives. 

The Board assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of Non-Executive 
Directors and Executives on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions 
with  the  overall  objective  of  ensuring  maximum  stakeholder  benefit  from  the  retention  of  a  high 
performing Director and executive team. 

Remuneration Approval Process 

The Board approves the remuneration arrangements of the Executive Directors and Executives and all 
awards made under the long-term incentive plan. The Board also sets the aggregate remuneration of 
non-executive directors which is then subject to shareholder approval. 

Remuneration Strategy 

The Company’s remuneration strategy is designed to attract, motivate and retain employees and non-
executive directors by identifying and rewarding high performers and recognising the contribution of 
each employee to the continued growth and success of the Group. 

To this end, the Company embodies the following principles in its remuneration framework: 

•  retention and motivation of key executives; 
•   attraction of quality management to the Company; and 
•  performance  incentives  which  allow  executives  to  share  the  rewards  of  the  success  of  the 

Company. 

Remuneration Structure 

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of Non-Executive Director and 
Senior Management remuneration is separate and distinct. 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

Objective 

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Company with the ability 
to attract and retain Directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to 
shareholders. 

Remuneration Policy 

The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration 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  current  aggregate 
remuneration is $250,000 per year. 

- 40 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in 
which  it  is  apportioned  amongst  Directors  is  reviewed  annually.    The  Board  considers  advice  from 
external  consultants  as  well  as  the  fees  paid  to  non-executive  Directors  of  comparable  companies 
when undertaking the annual review process.  No external advice was received during the year. Each 
Director receives a fee for being a Director of the Company. 

Non-Executive Directors are encouraged by the Board to hold shares in the Company (purchased by 
the  Director  on  market).    It  is  considered  good  governance  for  Directors  to  have  a  stake  in  the 
Company on whose Board he or she sits. 

Structure 

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors consists of directors’ fees. Non-Executives are entitled 
to receive retirement benefits and to participate in any incentive programs. There are currently no 
specific incentive programs. 

The  Executive  Chairman  receives  no  additional  directors’  fee  in  addition  to  his  executive 
remuneration. Non-executive directors received a base fee of $42,000 per annum during the financial 
year for being a director of the Group.  

There are no additional fees for serving on any board committees. Non-executive directors can receive 
additional fees for work conducted for the Company outside the scope of their normal duties subject 
to being authorised by the Board. 

The remuneration report for the Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 
2021 is detailed in this report. 

Managing Director and Executive Remuneration Structure 

Remuneration Policy 

The Company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with 
their position and responsibilities within the Company. The current remuneration policy adopted is 
that no element of any executive package be directly related to the Company’s financial performance. 
Indeed there are no elements of any executive remuneration that are dependent upon the satisfaction 
of any specific condition. Remuneration is not linked to the performance of the Company but rather 
to the ability to attract and retain executives of the highest calibre. The overall remuneration policy 
framework however is structured in an endeavour to advance/create shareholder wealth. 

Structure 

In  determining  the  level  and  make-up  of  executive  remuneration,  the  Board  engages  external 
consultants as needed to provide independent advice. 

Remuneration consists of the following key elements: 

• 

Fixed remuneration (base salary and superannuation); and 

•  Variable remuneration (short and long term incentives). 

The proportion of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration for each executive for the period 
ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021 is detailed in this report.  

- 41 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

Managing Director and Executive Remuneration Structure 

Fixed Remuneration 

Executive  contracts  of  employment  do  not  include  any  guaranteed  base  pay  increase.  Fixed 
remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board. The process consists of a review of the Company, 
business  unit  and  individual  performance,  relevant  comparative  remuneration  internally  and 
externally and, where appropriate, external advice independent of management. 

Executives are given the opportunity to receive their fixed (primary) remuneration in a variety of forms 
including cash and fringe benefits such as motor vehicles. It is intended that the manner of payment 
chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost for the Company. 

The fixed remuneration component for executives for the period ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 
2021 is detailed in this report.  

Variable Remuneration – Short Term Incentive (STI) 

The objective of the STI is to link the increase in shareholder value over the year with the remuneration 
received by the Executives charged with achieving that increase. The total potential STI available is set 
at a level so as to provide sufficient incentive to the Executives to achieve the performance goals and 
such that the cost to the Group is reasonable in the circumstances. 

Annual STI payments granted to each Executive depend on their performance over the preceding year 
and are based on recommendations from the Executive Chairman following collaboration with the 
Board.  Typically included are measures such as contribution to strategic initiatives, risk management 
and leadership/team contribution. 

The  aggregate  of  annual  STI  payments  available  for  Executives  across  the  Group  is  subject  to  the 
approval of the Board. Payments are usually delivered as a cash bonus.  During the year there were 
no STI payments. 

Variable Remuneration – Long Term Incentive (LTI) 

The  objective  of  the  LTI  plan  is  to  reward  Executives  in  a  manner  which  aligns  the  element  of 
remuneration with the creation of shareholder wealth. As such LTI’s are made to Executives who are 
able  to  influence  the  generation  of  shareholder  wealth  and  thus  have  an  impact  on  the  Group’s 
performance. 

The level of LTI granted is, in turn, dependent on the Company’s recent share price performance, the 
seniority of the Executive and the responsibilities the Executive assumes in the Group. 

LTI grants to Executives are delivered in the form of employee share options. These options are issued 
at an exercise price determined by the Board at the time of issue. The employee share options are 
issued in accordance with the Company’s Share Option Plan. 

Typically,  the  grant  of  LTIs  occurs  at  the  commencement  of  employment  or  in  the  event  that  the 
individual  receives  a  promotion  and,  as  such,  is  not  subsequently  affected  by  the  individual’s 
performance  over  time.  However,  under  certain  circumstances,  including  breach  of  employment 
conditions, the Directors may cause the options to expire prior to their vesting date. 

- 42 - 

 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

The Group does have a policy to prohibit executives or directors from entering into arrangements to 
protect the value of unvested LTI awards.  

Other Benefits 

Key management personnel can receive additional benefits as non-cash benefits as part of the terms 
and conditions of their appointment.  Non-cash benefits typically include car parking and expenses 
where the Company pays fringe benefits tax on these benefits. 

Company Performance and the Link to Remuneration 

Remuneration is not linked to the performance of the Company, but based on the ability to attract 
and retain executives of the highest calibre. The overall remuneration policy framework however is 
structured in an endeavour to advance/create shareholder wealth. 

The Matsa Resources Limited Long Term Incentive Plan has no direct performance requirements but 
has  specified  time  restrictions  on  the  exercise  of  options  and  performance  rights.  The  granting  of 
options and performance rights is in substance a performance incentive which allows executives to 
share the rewards of the success of the Company. 

Service Agreements  

It is the Board’s policy that service contracts are entered into with all key management personnel and 
that these contracts have no termination date. 

Mr Paul Poli, Executive Chairman, has a contract of employment with the Company. Mr Poli is entitled 
to receive a salary of $375,000 plus statutory superannuation. This contract is for an unlimited term 
and is capable of termination by Mr Poli on one month’s notice. The Group has the right to terminate 
the employment contract by giving Mr Poli six months’ notice or making payment equal to six months’ 
pay in lieu of notice.  

Mr  Pascal  Blampain,  Technical  Director,  has  a  contract  of  employment  with  the  Company.  Mr 
Blampain receives a salary of $275,000 plus statutory superannuation. This contract is for an unlimited 
term and is capable of termination on one month’s notice. The Group retains the right to terminate 
the contract immediately, by making payment equal to one month’s pay in lieu of notice.  

Mr David Fielding, Group Exploration Manager, has a contract of employment with the Company. Mr 
Fielding receives a salary of $241,000 plus statutory superannuation. This contract is for an unlimited 
term and is capable of termination on one month’s notice. The Group retains the right to terminate 
the contract immediately, by making payment equal to one month’s pay in lieu of notice.  

Mr Frank Sibbel, Non-Executive Director, has a consultancy contract with the Company. Mr Sibbel is 
paid an hourly rate for the provision of consultancy services outside those provided as a director as 
required. This contract is capable of termination on one month’s notice. The Group retains the right 
to terminate the contract immediately, by making payment equal to one month’s pay in lieu of notice.  

- 43 - 

 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

Mr  Andrew  Chapman,  Director  and  Company  Secretary,  has  a  contract  of  employment  with  the 
Company. Mr Chapman receives a salary of $200,000 plus statutory superannuation. This contract is 
for an unlimited term and is capable of termination on one month’s notice. The Group retains the 
right to terminate the contract immediately, by making payment equal to one month’s pay in lieu of 
notice.  

The table below shows the performance of the Group as measured by share price.  

As at 30 June 
Closing share price 
Net comprehensive (loss) per 
year ended 

2022 
$0.043 

2021 
$0.072 

2020 
$0.155 

2019 
$0.145 

2018 
$0.155 

(6,028,025) 

(9,654,713) 

(5,235,103) 

(4,947,360) 

(3,886,427) 

2022 

Short Term Benefits 

Post-
employment 
Benefits 

Share-
based 
payments 

Key Management 
Person 

Salary & 
Fees 
$ 

Other 

Superannuation 

Options 

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

% 
Performance 
Related 

% of 
Remuneration 
that consists 
of securities 

Directors 
Paul Poli1 
Frank Sibbel2 
Pascal Blampain 
Andrew Chapman 
Total 
1 Mr Poli is a director and shareholder of Strategic Siam Co Ltd which received payments totalling $42,785 during the year. Strategic Siam 
provides administration services to Thai entities. Mr Poli receives an internet and travel allowance as part of his terms of employment. 

356,648 
54,320 
304,041 
220,083 
935,092 

328,973 
54,320 
275,000 
200,000 
858,293 

23,712 
- 
23,712 
20,083 
67,507 

- 
- 
5,329 
- 
5,329 

3,963 
- 
- 
- 
3,963 

- 
- 
1.75 
- 
- 

- 
- 
1.75 
- 
- 

2 Mr Sibbel provided consultancy services to the Company totalling $12,320 during the year. 

Executives 
David Fielding 
Total 

224,933 
224,933 

- 
- 

22,219 
22,219 

- 
- 

247,152 
247,152 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 44 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

2021 

Short Term Benefits 

Post-
employment 
Benefits 

Share-
based 
payments 

Key Management 
Person 

Salary & 
Fees 
$ 

Other 
$ 

Superannuation 
$ 

Options 
$ 

Total 
$ 

% 
Performance 
Related 

% of 
Remuneration 
that consists 
of securities 

Directors 
Paul Poli1 
Frank Sibbel2 
Pascal Blampain3 
Andrew Chapman 
Total 
1 Mr Poli is a director and shareholder of Strategic Siam Co Ltd which received payments totalling $45,025 during the year. Strategic Siam 
provides administration services to Thai entities. Mr Poli receives an internet and travel allowance as part of his terms of employment. 

328,226 
58,895 
96,429 
200,000 
683,550 

351,036 
58,895 
129,592 
219,083 
758,606 

960 
- 
25,000 
- 
25,960 

21,850 
- 
8,163 
19,083 
49,096 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2 Mr Sibbel provided consultancy services to the Company totalling $16,895 during the year. 
3 Mr Blampain was appointed as Executive Director on 17 February 2021. Mr Blampain is due a retention bonus of $25,000 under the 

terms of his contract of employment.  

Executives 
David Fielding 
Total 

236,000 
236,000 

- 
- 

21,775 
21,775 

24,114 
24,114 

281,889 
281,889 

8.55 
- 

8.55 
- 

Compensation Options Granted and Vested during the year  

The  table  below sets out  options granted during  the year to Directors and Executives.  There were 
1,000,000 options issued to a Director during the year. There were no options that were granted in 
previous years that vested during the year. The options were issued free of charge and entitle the 
holder  to  subscribe  for  one  fully  paid  ordinary  share  in  the  Company.  Due  to  the  nature  of  the 
Company’s activities it does not believe it is appropriate to set vesting conditions at this time. 

2022 

Vested 

Granted  Grant Date 

No. 

No. 

P Poli 
F Sibbel 
P Blampain 
A Chapman 
D Fielding 

- 
- 

- 
- 
1,000,000  1,000,000 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
30.11.21 
- 
- 

Spot 
price per 
Security 
at Grant 
Date 
$ 

- 
- 
0.05 
- 
- 

Exercise 
Price 

First 
Exercise 
Date 

Expiry 
Date 

$ 

- 
- 
0.17 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
30.11.21  30.11.23 
- 
- 

- 
- 

For details on the valuation of the options, including models and assumptions used, please refer to 
Note 27. 

There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of options granted as remuneration since their 
grant date. 

- 45 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

The maximum value of the award is equal to the number of options granted multiplied by the fair 
value at the grant date. The minimum value of the award in the event of forfeiture is zero. 

There were no shares issued on exercise of compensation options during the year. 

Value of Options granted as part of remuneration  

2022 

Value of options 
granted during 
the year 

Value of options 
exercised during 
the year 

Value of options 
lapsed during the 
year 

Paul Poli 
Frank Sibbel 
Pascal Blampain 
Andrew Chapman 
David Fielding 

$ 

- 

- 
5,329 
- 
- 
5,329 

$ 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

$ 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Remuneration 
consisting of 
options during 
the year 
% 

- 

- 
1.75 
- 
- 
- 

Option holdings of key management personnel 

2022 

Balance 1 
July 

No. 

Granted as 
remune-
ration 
No. 

P Poli 
A Chapman 
F Sibbel 
P Blampain 
D Fielding 

5,890,500 
2,865,500 
2,802,575 
- 
1,492,797 
13,051,372 

- 
- 
- 
1,000,000 
- 
1,000,000 

2021 

Balance 1 
July 

No. 

Granted as 
remune-
ration 
No. 

P Poli 
A Chapman 
F Sibbel 
P Blampain 
D Fielding 

5,250,000 
2,750,000 
2,750,000 
- 
750,000 
11,500,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
700,000 
700,000 

Exercised  Net change 

other** 

Balance on 
Resignation 

Balance 30 
June 

Vested & 
Exercisable 

Not  
Exercisable 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(2,500,000) 
(1,250,000) 
(1,250,000) 
- 
(750,000) 
(5,750,000) 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

3,390,500 
1,615,500 
1,552,575 
1,000,000 
742,797 
8,301,372 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Exercised  Net change 

other* 

Balance on 
Resignation 

Balance 30 
June 

Vested & 
Exercisable 

Not  
Exercisable 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

No. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

640,500 
115,500 
52,575 
- 
42,797 
851,372 

5,890,500 
2,865,500 
2,802,575 
- 
1,492,797 

5,890,500 
- 
2,865,500 
- 
2,802,575 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1,492,797 
-  13,051,372  13,051,372 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

*Net change other refers to free attaching options acquired from the participation of share placements during the year. 
**Net change other refers to expiry of options during the year. 

- 46 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) 

Shareholdings of key management personnel 

2022 

Balance 1 July 

P Poli 
A Chapman 
F Sibbel 
P Blampain 
D Fielding 

No. 

13,650,000 
300,000 
700,000 
- 
941,522 
15,591,522 

2021 

Balance 1 July 

P Poli 
A Chapman 
F Sibbel 
P Blampain 
D Fielding 

No. 

11,955,000 
69,000 
594,852 
- 
755,929 
13,374,781 

Granted as 
remuneration 
No. 

Options 
exercised 
No. 

Net change 
other** 
No. 

Balance on 
resignation 
No. 

Balance 
30 June 
No. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Granted as 
remuneration 
No. 

Options 
exercised 
No. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

250,000 
- 
- 
300,000 
- 
550,000 

Net change 
other** 
No. 

Balance on 
resignation 
No. 

1,695,000 
231,000 
105,148 
- 
185,593 
2,216,741 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

13,900,000 
300,000 
700,000 
300,000 
941,522 
16,141,522 

Balance 
30 June 
No. 

13,650,000 
300,000 
700,000 
- 
941,522 
15,591,522 

**Net change other refers to on market purchases and sale and any other corporate action taken by the Company during 
the year. 

End of Audited Remuneration Report 

INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS 

The Company’s Constitution provides that, subject to and so far as permitted by the Corporations Act 
2001,  the  Company  must,  to  the  extent  the  person  is  not  otherwise  indemnified,  indemnify  every 
officer of the Company out of the assets of the Company to the relevant extent against any liability 
incurred by the officer in or arising out of the conduct of the business of the Company or in or arising 
out of the discharge of the duties of the officer. 

Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company has paid insurance premiums in respect of 
Directors’ and Officers’ liability.  The policy indemnifies all Directors and Officers of the Company and 
its controlled entities against certain liabilities.  In accordance with common commercial practice, the 
insurance policy prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability insured against and the amount of 
the premium.  The Directors have not included details of the nature of the premium paid in respect of 
Directors’ and Officers’ liability as such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contract. 

- 47 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY 

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene 
in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf 
of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. 

The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

In  recognising  the  needs  for  the  highest  standards  of  corporate  behaviour  and  accountability,  the 
Directors of the Company support and have adhered to the principles of Corporate Governance. The 
Company’s corporate governance statement is available on the Company’s website at: 

http://www.matsa.com.au/company/corporate-governance/ 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The board of directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible 
with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.  The 
directors are satisfied that the services disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor’s 
independence  as  the  nature  of  the  services  provided  did  not  compromise  the  general  principles 
relating to auditor independence.  

The following fees for non-audit services were paid/payable to the external auditors, or by related 
practices of the external auditors, during the year ended 30 June 2022: 

Taxation services 

$19,190 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2022 has been received and can 
be found on page 49. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. 

Paul Poli 
Executive Chairman 
Dated this 29th day of September 2022 

- 48 - 

 
 
  Auditor’s independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001  To the Directors of Matsa Resources Limited,  I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 there have been:  (i) no contraventions of the auditor’s independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and  (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.     Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd     PTC Klopper Director  Perth 29 September 2022  MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2022 

Continuing operations 
Net gain on sale of investments in associates 
Net gain on sale of financial assets 
Net (loss)/gain on sale of tenements 
Net gain on sale of fixed assets 
Other income 
Depreciation expense 
Salaries and employment benefits expenses 
Exploration and expenditure written-off/provided for 
Other administration expenses 
Share based payments expense 

Results from operating activities 
Finance income 
Finance costs 
Net finance cost 
Share of profit/(loss) of investment in associates, net of tax 
Loss/(profit) before income tax expense 
Income tax expense 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021* 
$ 

5 

5 
10 
5 
5 

5 

- 
- 
(2,353,509) 
60,000 
3,275,060 
(103,379) 
(1,273,501) 
(1,028,175) 
(1,670,283) 
(5,329) 

(3,099,116) 
496 
(540,148) 
(539,652) 
- 
(3,638,768) 
- 

1,674,472 
20,004 
1,191,750 
- 
297,131 
(146,480) 
(1,433,655) 
- 
(1,199,074) 
(111,956) 

  292,192 
347 
(553,182) 
(552,835) 
1,051,922 
791,279 
- 

Loss/(profit) from continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 
Loss from discontinued operations 

(3,638,768) 

791,279 

21 

(2,389,257) 

(10,445,992) 

Net loss for the year 

(6,028,025) 

(9,654,713) 

*Comparative information has been re-presented due to a discontinued operation. See Note 21. 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

- 50 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 
ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021* 
$ 

Net loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 
Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to equity 
holders of the company 

Loss for the year is attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 

Total comprehensive loss for the year is attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 

Earnings per share: 
Basic/diluted  (loss)  per  share  attributable  to  ordinary  equity 
holders of the parent (cents per share) 

Earnings per share – continuing operations: 
Basic/diluted  ((loss)/profit  per  share  attributable  to  ordinary 
equity holders of the parent (cents per share) 

(6,028,025) 
- 

(9,654,713) 
- 

(6,028,025) 

(9,654,713) 

(6,028,111) 
86 
(6,028,025) 

(9,655,204) 
491 
(9,654,713) 

(6,028,111) 
86 
(6,028,025) 

(9,655,204) 
491 
(9,654,713) 

20 

(1.70) 

(3.58) 

20 

(1.02) 

0.29 

*Comparative information has been re-presented due to a discontinued operation. See Note 21. 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

- 51 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2022 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other assets 
Inventories 
Assets classified as held for sale 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Other assets 
Other receivables 
Exploration and evaluation assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Mine properties and development 
Right-of-use assets 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Provisions 
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 
Lease liabilities 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 
Total equity attributable to equity holders 
of the Company 
Non-controlling interests 
Total equity 

24 
7 
8 
9 
21 

8 
7 
10 
12 
11 
13 

14 
15 
13 
16 
21 

15 
13 
16 

17 
18 
19 

1,572,483 
175,469 
172,935 
- 
9,008,264 
10,929,151 

287,363 
200,000 
10,627,811 
538,564 
- 
61,776 
11,715,514 
22,644,665 

2,694,409 
4,118,332 
66,360 
295,290 
2,506,240 
9,680,631 

- 
15,850 
402,924 
418,774 
10,099,405 
12,545,260 

3,029,326 
237,596 
253,900 
79,981 
- 
3,600,803 

287,363 
200,000 
21,437,966 
1,917,968 
192,694 
195,831 
24,231,822 
27,832,625 

4,807,829 
224,732 
98,986 
376,222 
- 
5,507,769 

3,984,116 
87,434 
2,881,324 
6,952,874 
12,460,643 
15,371,982 

63,892,578 
10,028,515 
(61,454,137) 

12,466,956 
78,304 
12,545,260 

60,696,604 
10,023,186 
(55,426,026) 

15,293,764 
78,218 
15,371,982 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

- 52 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED  

Issued 
Capital 
Ordinary 
$ 

Accumulated 
Losses 
$ 

Equity 
Settled 
Benefits 
Reserve 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Non-
controlling 
interest 
$ 

Total 
$ 

- 

51,348,741 

Balance at 1 July 
2020 
Comprehensive 
gain/(loss) for the 
year  
Total comprehensive 
gain/(loss) for the 
year 
Transactions with 
owners recorded 
directly in equity 
Issue of share capital  10,197,307 
(849,444) 
Share issue costs 
Share based 
payment 

- 

- 

(45,770,822)  9,752,588 

15,330,507 

77,727  15,408,234 

(9,655,204) 

- 

(9,655,204) 

491 

(9,654,713) 

(9,655,204) 

- 

(9,655,204) 

491 

(9,654,713) 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

10,197,307 
(849,444) 

270,598 

270,598 

- 
- 

- 

10,197,307 
(849,444) 

270,598 

Balance at 30 June 
2021 

Balance at 1 July 
2021 
Comprehensive 
gain/(loss) for the 
year  
Total comprehensive 
gain/(loss) for the 
year 
Transactions with 
owners recorded 
directly in equity 
Issue of share capital 
Share issue costs 
Share based 
payment 

Balance at 30 June 
2022 

60,696,604 

(55,426,026)  10,023,186 

15,293,764 

78,218  15,371,982 

60,696,604 

(55,426,026)  10,023,186 

15,293,764 

78,218  15,371,982 

- 

- 

(6,028,111) 

- 

(6,028,111) 

86 

(6,028,025) 

(6,028,111) 

- 

(6,028,111) 

86 

(6,028,025) 

3,420,950 
(224,976) 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

3,420,950 
(224,976) 

5,329 

5,329 

- 
- 

- 

3,420,950 
(224,976) 

5,329 

63,892,578 

(61,454,137)  10,028,515 

12,466,956 

78,304  12,545,260 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

- 53 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

Note 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Other income 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 
Interest paid 
Net payments to discontinued operations 
Net cash used in provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Proceeds from sale of financial assets 
Proceeds from sale of investment in associates 
Purchase of plant and equipment 
Exploration and evaluation assets 
Proceeds on sale of plant and equipment 
Proceeds on sale of tenements 
Refund of security deposits 
Net payments to discontinued operations 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Costs of issue 
Repayment of lease liabilities 
Repayment of borrowings 
Interest paid 
Net payments to discontinued operations 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

24 

17 
17 
24 
24 

3,302,846 
(3,063,207) 
496 
- 
(3,031,666) 
(2,791,531) 

- 
- 
(4,119) 
(1,624,031) 
35,000 
713,636 
- 
(80,473) 
(959,987) 

3,375,350 
(224,976) 
(104,210) 
(224,868) 
(526,092) 
(529) 
2,294,675 

314,161 
(2,522,681) 
347 
(35,002) 
(2,560,498) 
(4,803,673) 

1,113,354 
2,882,129 
(10,900) 
(2,102,694) 
- 
250,000 
32,876 
(4,848,420) 
(2,683,655) 

10,022,423 
(691,919) 
(114,972) 
- 
(495,976) 
- 
8,719,556 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial 
year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 

24 

(1,456,843) 

1,232,228 

3,029,326 
1,572,483 

1,797,098 
3,029,326 

*Comparative information has been re-presented due to a discontinued operation. See Statements of 
Consolidated Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and Note 21. 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

- 54 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

CORPORATE INFORMATION 

1. 
The consolidated financial statements of Matsa Resources Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022 
were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 29 September 
2022.  

Matsa Resources Limited (the “Company”) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated and 
domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

The  nature  of  the  operations  and  principal  activities  of  the  Group  are  described  in  the  Directors’ 
Report.  

The  consolidated financial statements  of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2022 
comprise the Company, its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group” or “Consolidated Entity”) 
and the Group’s interest in associates. 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(a) 

Basis of Preparation 

The consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the 
financial assets which have been measured at fair value. 

The consolidated financial report is presented in Australian dollars. 

(b) 

Compliance with IFRS 

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

(c) 

Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures 

Since 1 July 2021 the Group has adopted all the Standards and Interpretations mandatory for annual 
reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2021. The adoption of any new and revised standards 
and  interpretations  effective  from  1  July  2021  has  not  resulted  in  any  changes  to  the  Group’s 
accounting policies and has had no material effect on the amounts reported to the current or prior 
period. The Group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or interpretations that are not 
mandatory effective. 

Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted for the year ended 30 June 2022 

The directors have also reviewed all Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted for the 
year ended 30 June 2022. As a result of this review the Directors have determined that there is no 
material  impact  of  the  Standards  and  Interpretations  in  issue  not  yet  adopted  on  the  Group  and, 
therefore, no change is necessary to Group accounting policies. 

- 55 - 

 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(d) 

Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the parent entity and its 
subsidiaries (‘the Group’) as at 30 June each year. 

Control  is  achieved  where  the  Company  has  exposure  to  variable  returns  from  the  entity  and  the 
power to affect those returns. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently 
exercisable  or  convertible  are  considered  when  assessing  whether  a  consolidated  entity  controls 
another entity. 

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent 
company,  using  consistent  accounting  policies.  In  preparing  consolidated  financial  statements,  all 
intercompany balances and transactions, income and expenses and profit and losses resulting from 
intra-group transactions, have been eliminated in full. 

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Consolidated 
Entity  and  cease  to  be  consolidated  from  the  date  on  which  control  is  transferred  out  of  the 
Consolidated Entity. 

Where there is loss of control of a controlled entity, the consolidated financial statements include the 
results for the part of the reporting period during which the Company has control. 

Changes in ownership interest of a subsidiary (without a change in control) are accounted for as a 
transaction with owners in their capacity as owners. 

(e)  Going Concern 

The consolidated financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates 
continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlements of liabilities in 
the ordinary course of business. 

The Group has reported a consolidated loss for the year of $6,028,025 (2021: $9,654,713) and a cash 
outflow from operating activities of $2,791,531 (2021: $4,803,673). At the reporting date, the Group 
had $1,572,483 in cash and term deposit balances. The Group also had borrowings of approximately 
$4,000,000 due and payable on 30 November 2022. Refer Note 15 for further details. On 20 December 
2021, the Company executed a binding agreement to sell the Red October and Devon gold projects to 
Linden Gold Pty Ltd (LGL) for a consideration of $20,000,000 with the sale expected to be completed 
within the next 4 to 9 months. Refer note 21 for further details.  

The  Directors  also  manage  discretionary  expenditure  in  line  with  the  Group’s  cash  flow  and  are 
confident  that  there  are  sufficient  funds  to  meet  the  Group’s  working  capital  and  funding 
requirements for a minimum of 12 months from the date of this report. 

The Directors consider the going concern basis of preparation to be appropriate based on forecast 
cash flows and confidence in raising additional funds and extension of borrowings. In the event that 
the Group is not successful in raising funds from the issue of new equity or extension of borrowings 
or if the sale of LGL does not realise, there exists material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt 
on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities 
in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report. 

- 56 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(f) 

Segment Reporting 

Determination and presentation of operating segments 

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it 
may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions 
with any of the Group’s other components.  All operating segments’ operating results are regularly 
reviewed  by  the  Group’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. 

Segment  results  that  are  reported  to  the  chief  operating  decision  maker  include  items  directly 
attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.  Unallocated 
items  comprise  mainly  corporate  assets  (primarily  the  Company’s  headquarters),  head  office 
expenses, and income tax assets and liabilities. 

Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the year to acquire property, plant and 
equipment, and intangible assets other than goodwill. 

(g) 

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 interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the 
Group elects whether it measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or 
at  the  proportionate  share  of  the  acquiree’s  identifiable  net  assets.  Acquisition  costs  incurred  are 
expensed 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,  the  acquisition  date  fair  value  of  the  acquirer’s 
previously  held  equity  interest  in  the  acquiree  is  remeasured  to  fair  value  at  the  acquisition  date 
through profit or loss. 

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the 
acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration that is deemed 
to be an asset or liability will be recognised in accordance with AASB 9 Financial Instruments (‘AASB 
9’)  either  in  profit  or  loss  or  as  a  change  to  other  comprehensive  income.  If  the  contingent 
consideration is classified as equity, it will not be remeasured. Subsequent settlement is accounted 
for within equity. In instances where the contingent consideration does not fall within the scope of 
AASB 9, it is measured in accordance with the appropriate Australian accounting standard. 

- 57 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(h) 

Foreign currency transactions and balances 

(i) Functional and presentation currency 

The functional currency of each entity within the Consolidated Entity is the currency of the primary 
economic  environment  in  which  that  entity  operates.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  are 
presented in Australian Dollars which is the parent entity’s functional and presentation currency. 

(ii) Transactions and balances 

Transactions  in foreign currencies are initially recorded in  the functional currency at  the exchange 
rates ruling at the date of the transaction.  Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. 

Non monetary items are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using 
the exchange rate as at the date of the initial transaction. All exchange differences in the consolidated 
financial report are recorded in profit and loss. 

(iii) Transactions of subsidiary Companies’ functional currency to presentation currency 

The results of the subsidiaries are translated into Australian Dollars (presentation currency). Income 
and expenses are translated at the exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Assets and liabilities 
are  translated  at  the  closing  exchange  rate  for  each  reporting  date.  Share  capital,  reserves  and 
accumulated losses are converted at applicable historical rates. 

Exchange variations resulting from the translation are recognised in the foreign currency translation 
reserve  in  equity.  On  consolidation,  exchange  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  the  net 
investment in subsidiaries are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve. If a subsidiary were 
sold,  the  proportionate  share  of  exchange  differences  would  be  transferred  out  of  equity  and 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 

(i) 

Financial instruments 

Non derivative financial instruments 

Non derivative financial instruments comprise investments in equity securities, other receivables, cash 
and cash equivalents and trade and other payables. 

Trade and other receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days. They are presented as 
current assets unless collection is not expected for more than 12 months after the reporting date. 

Trade and other receivables are recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, 
less any allowance for expected credit losses. 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset 
or  group  of  financial  assets  is  impaired.  For  trade  and  other  receivables,  the  Group  applies  the 
simplified  approach  permitted  by  AASB  9  to  determine  any  allowances  for  expected  credit  losses, 
which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables. 
The expected credit losses on these financial assets are estimated using a provision matrix based on 
the Group’s historical credit loss experience. The amounts held in trade and other receivables do not 
contain impaired assets and are not past due. Based on the credit history of these trade and other 
receivables, it is expected that the amounts will be received when due. 

- 58 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

(i) 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Financial instruments (continued) 

The Group’s financial risk management objectives and policies are set out in Note 26. 

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

Financial assets are recognised and derecognised on settlement date where the purchase or sale of 
an investment is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the time-
frame  established  by  the  market  concerned.  They  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value,  net  of 
transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as fair value through profit or loss, which 
are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through 
profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss. 

The  Group  classifies  its  financial  assets  as  either  financial  assets  at  fair  value  though  profit  or  loss 
(“FVPL”),  fair  value  though  other  comprehensive  income  (“FVOCI”)  or  at  amortised  cost.    The 
classification  depends  on  the  entity’s  business  model  for  managing  the  financial  assets  and  the 
contractual terms of the cash flows.  

For investments in equity instruments, the classification depends on whether the Group has made an 
irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at FVPL or 
FVOCI. 

Financial assets at FVPL 

For assets measured at FVPL, gains and losses will be recorded in profit or loss.  The Group’s derivative 
financial instruments are recognised at FVPL. Assets in this category are subsequently measured at 
fair value. The fair values of financial assets in this category are determined by reference to active 
market transactions or using a valuation technique where no active market exists.  Refer to Note 26 
for additional details. The Group has elected to measure its listed equities at FVPL. 

Financial assets at OCI 

For assets measured at FVOCI, gains and losses will be recorded in other comprehensive income. There 
is  no  subsequent  reclassification  of  fair  value  gains  and  losses  to  profit  or  loss  following  the 
derecognition of the investment. Dividends from such investments continue to be recognised in profit 
or loss as other income when the Group’s right to receive payments is established.  Impairment losses 
(and  reversal  of  impairment  losses)  on  equity  investments  measured  at  FVOCI  are  not  reported 
separately from other changes in fair value.   

Assets in this category are subsequently measured at fair value. The fair values of quoted investments 
are based on current bid prices in an active market.  

Other 

Other non-derivative financial instruments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method. 

- 59 - 

 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(j) 

Investments in associates  

The Consolidated  Entity's  investment in its associates is accounted for  using  the equity  method of 
accounting  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  associates  are  entities  over  which  the 
Consolidated Entity has significant influence and that are neither subsidiaries nor joint ventures.  

The Consolidated Entity generally deems it has significant influence if it has over 20% of the voting 
rights.  

Under the equity method, investments in the associates are carried in the consolidated statement of 
financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Consolidated Entity's share of net assets 
of the associates. 

Goodwill  relating  to  an  associate  is  included  in  the  carrying  amount  of  the  investment  and  is  not 
amortised. After application of the equity method, the Consolidated Entity determines whether it is 
necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Consolidated Entity's net investment 
in associates. Goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment in associate is not tested 
separately, rather the entire carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment as a single 
asset. If an impairment is recognised, the amount is not allocated to the goodwill of the associate. The 
Consolidated  Entity's  share  of  its  associates'  post-acquisition  profits  or  losses  is  recognised  in  the 
profit and loss, and its share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The 
cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. 
Dividends receivable from associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment.  

When the Consolidated Entity's share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the 
associate, including any unsecured long-term receivables and loans, the Consolidated Entity does not 
recognise  further  losses,  unless  it  has  incurred  obligations  or  made  payments  on  behalf  of  the 
associate.  

The  financial  statements  of  the  associate  are  prepared  for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the 
Consolidated Entity. When necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line 
with those of the Consolidated Entity. 

(k) 

Leases 

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract 
is considered to contain a lease if it allows the Group the right to control the use of an identified asset 
over a period of time in return for consideration. Where a contract or arrangement contains a lease, 
the Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. 

A right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which is the present value of future lease payments 
adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any make-good 
obligations  and  initial  direct  costs  incurred.  Lease  assets  are  depreciated  using  the  straight-line 
method over the shorter of their useful life and the lease term. Periodic adjustments are made for any 
re-measurements of the lease liabilities and for impairment losses. 

Lease  liabilities  are  initially  measured  at  the  present  value  of  future  minimum  lease  payments, 
discounted using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate if the rate implicit in the lease cannot be 
readily  determined,  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest 
rate.  Minimum lease payments include fixed payments, amounts expected to be paid under a residual  

- 60 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(k) 

Leases (continued) 

value guarantee, the exercise price of purchase options for which the Group is reasonably certain to 
exercise and incorporate the Group’s expectations of lease extension options. 

The  lease  liability  is  remeasured  when  there  are  changes  in  future  lease  payments  arising  from  a 
change  in  rates,  index  or  lease  terms  from  exercising  an  extension  or  termination  option.   A 
corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the lease assets. 

Short term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets ($5,000 or less) are 
recognised  as  incurred  as  an  expense  in  the  consolidated  income  statement.   Low  value  assets 
comprise computers and items of IT equipment. 

(l) 

Impairment of non-financial assets  

The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is any objective evidence that a financial 
asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed 
to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more 
events that has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred ”loss event”) and that 
loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of 
financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that 
the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency 
in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial 
reorganisation  and  when  observable  data  indicate  that  there  is  a  measurable  decrease  in  the 
estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with 
defaults. 

(m)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand 
and short-term deposits 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. Bank overdrafts are included within 
interest bearing loans and borrowings in the current liabilities on the statement of financial position. 

(n) 

Trade and other receivables 

Trade  and  other  receivables,  which  generally  have  30-60  day  terms,  are  recognised  initially  at  fair 
value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less an 
allowance for impairment. 

Collectability of trade and other receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Individual debts that are 
known to be uncollectible are written  off when identified. An impairment allowance is recognised 
when there is objective evidence that the Consolidated Entity will not be able to collect the receivable. 
Financial  difficulties  of  the  debtor,  default  payments  or  debts  more  than  60  days  overdue  are 
considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable 
carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the 
original effective interest rate. 

- 61 - 

 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(o) 

Inventories 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes expenditure incurred 
in acquiring and bringing the inventories to their existing condition and location and is determined 
using the weighted average cost method. 

(p) 

Interests in Joint Ventures 

The  Group’s  share  of  the  assets,  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses  of  joint  venture  operations  are 
included in the appropriate items of the consolidated financial statements.  

(q) 

Property, plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. 

Capital work-in-progress is stated at cost and comprises all costs directly attributable to bringing the 
assets  under  construction  ready  to  their  intended  use.  Capital  work-in-progress  is  transferred  to 
property, plant and equipment at cost on completion. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset which 
ranges between 3 and 5 years except for buildings which are depreciated over 20 years. 

Derecognition  

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 statement of comprehensive 
income in the period the item is derecognised. 

(r) 

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure 

Expenditure on acquisition, exploration and evaluation relating to an area of interest is capitalised and 
carried forward at cost where rights to tenure of the area of interest are current and: 

i)  it  is  expected  that  expenditure  will  be  recouped  through  successful  development  and 

exploitation of the area of interest or alternatively by its sale; or 

ii) exploration and evaluation activities are continuing in an area of interest, but at reporting 
date have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence 
or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves. 

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. Where uncertainty exists as to the future 
viability  of  certain  areas,  the  value  of  the  area  of  interest  is  written  off  to  the  statement  of 
comprehensive income or provided against. 

Impairment 

The carrying value of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for impairment 
at the cash generating unit level whenever facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount 
of the asset may exceed its recoverable amount. 

- 62 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

(r) 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure (continued) 

An  impairment  exists  when  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  or  cash  generating  unit  exceeds  its 
recoverable amount. The asset or cash generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount. 
Any impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 

(s)  Mine properties and development 

Expenditure on the acquisition and development of mine properties within an area of interest are 
carried forward at cost separately for each area of interest. Accumulated expenditure is amortised 
over the life of the area of interest to which such costs relate on a production output basis. 

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  value  of  capitalised  mine  properties  and  development  expenditure  is  assessed  for 
impairment  whenever  facts  and  circumstances  suggest  that  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  may 
exceed its recoverable amount. 

Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash 
inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying 
amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is 
written down to its recoverable amount.  

(t) 

Trade and other payables 

Trade  and  other  payables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost.  They  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 obligated to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and 
services.  The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

(u) 

Rehabilitation costs 

The Consolidated Entity is required to decommission and rehabilitate mines and processing sites at 
the end of their producing lives to a condition acceptable to the relevant authorities.  

The expected cost of any approved decommissioning or rehabilitation programme, discounted to its 
net  present  value,  is  provided  when  the  related  environmental  disturbance  occurs.  The  cost  is 
capitalised when it gives rise to future benefits, whether the rehabilitation activity is expected to occur 
over the life of the operation or at the time of closure. The capitalised cost is amortised over the life 
of the operation and the increase in the net present value of the provision for the expected cost is 
included in financing expenses. Expected decommissioning and rehabilitation costs are based on the 
discounted value of the estimated future cost of detailed plans prepared for each site. Where there is 
a change in the expected decommissioning and restoration costs, the value of the provision and any 
related asset are adjusted and the effect is recognised in profit or loss on a prospective basis over the 
remaining life of the operation.  

The estimated costs of rehabilitation are reviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate for changes 
in  legislation,  technology  or  other  circumstances.    Cost  estimates  are  not  reduced  by  potential 
proceeds from the sale of assets or from plant clean up at closure.  

- 63 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(v) 

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.  Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities 
that are yield related are included as part of the carrying amount of the loans and borrowings. 

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

(w)  Borrowing costs 

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred unless they relate to qualifying assets in 
which case they are capitalised. 

(x) 

Employee benefits 

Provision is made for the Company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by 
employees to reporting date.  Employee benefits expected to be settled within one year have been 
measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid  when  the  liability  is  settled,  plus  related  on-costs.  
Employee  benefits  payable  later  than  one  year  have  been  measured  at  the  present  value  of  the 
estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. 

(y) 

Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the Consolidated Entity 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. 

Provisions  are  measured  at  the  present  value  of  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  expenditure 
required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. The discount rate used to determine 
the  present  value  reflects  current  market  assessments  of  the  time  value  of  money  and  the  risks 
specific to the liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised 
in finance costs. 

(z) 

Share-based payment transactions 

The Consolidated  Entity  provides benefits to employees (including Directors) in  the form  of share-
based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over 
shares (equity-settled transactions). 

The Consolidated Entity has one plan in place that provides these benefits. It is the Employee Share 
Option Plan (“ESOP”) which provides benefits to all employees including Directors. The scheme has 
no direct performance requirements. The terms of the share options are as determined by the Board. 
Where a participant ceases employment prior to the vesting of their share options, the share options 
are forfeited. Where a participant ceases employment after the vesting of their share options, the 
share options automatically lapse after one month of ceasing employment unless the Board decides 
otherwise at its discretion. 

- 64 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(z) 

Share-based payment transactions (continued) 

The  cost  of  these  equity-settled  transactions  with  employees  is  measured  by  reference  to  the  fair 
value at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using a Black Scholes 
model. Further details of which are given in Note 27. 

In  valuing  equity-settled  transactions,  no  account  is  taken  of  any  vesting  conditions,  other  than 
conditions linked to the price of the shares of the Company (market conditions) if applicable. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, 
over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), 
ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting 
date). 

At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative charge to the statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income is the product of (i) the grant date fair value of the award; (ii) 
the current best estimate of the number of awards that will vest, taking into account such factors as 
the  likelihood  of  employee  turnover  during  the  vesting  period  and  the  likelihood  of  non-market 
performance conditions being met; and (iii) the expired portion of the vesting period. The charge to 
the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year is the cumulative amount 
as  calculated  above  less  the  amounts  already  charged  in  previous  years.  There  is  a  corresponding 
credit to equity. 

Until an award has vested, any amounts recorded are contingent and will be adjusted if more or fewer 
awards  vest  than  were  originally  anticipated  to  do  so.  Any  award  subject  to  a  market  condition  is 
considered to vest irrespective of whether or not the market condition is fulfilled, provided that all 
other conditions are satisfied. 

If a non-vesting condition is within the control of the Consolidated Entity, Company or the employee, 
the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a cancellation. If a non-vesting condition within the 
control of neither the Consolidated Entity, Company nor employee is not satisfied during the vesting 
period, any expense for the award not previously recognised is recognised over the remaining vesting 
period, unless the award is forfeited. 

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. An additional 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. 
The  dilutive  effect,  if  any,  of  outstanding  options  is  reflected  as  additional  share  dilution  in  the 
computation of earnings per share. 

(aa)  Revenue 

Revenue is recognised when or as the Group transfers control of goods or services to a customer at 
the  amount  to  which  the  Group  expected  to  be  entitled.  If  the  consideration  promised  includes  a 
variable amount, the Group estimates the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled. The 
following specific recognition criteria must be met before revenue is recognised: 

- 65 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(aa) 

Revenue (continued) 

Sale of goods 

The Group recognises revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised 
good or service to a customer which occurs when control of goods or services have been transferred 
to the buyer and the associated costs can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management 
involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue from ore 
sales is brought to account when the control of goods or services is transferred have transferred to 
the buyer and selling prices are known or can be reasonably estimated.  

R&D Refund 

Revenue  is  recognised  on  receipt  of  refunds  from  the  Australian  Taxation  Office  for  research  and 
development expenditure incurred during the previous financial year. 

Dividend Income 

Revenue is recognised on receipt of dividends from listed investments. 

Finance income 

Income  is  recognised  as  interest  accrues  using  the  effective  interest  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. 

COVID-19 Government Grant 

Cash flow boost incentive from the government is recognised when it is received or when the right to 
receive payment is established. 

(ab) 

Income tax 

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: 

•  when the deferred income tax liability 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 

•  when the 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: 

- 66 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(ab) 

Income tax (continued) 

•  when the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference 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 

•  when  the  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 amount of deferred income 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 asset to be utilised. 

Unrecognised income taxes 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. 

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the 
statement of comprehensive income. 

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.  

(ac)  Contributed equity 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new 
shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. 

The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the 
assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that 
the economic entity will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised 
and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law. 

(ad)   Other taxes 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: 

•  when  the  GST  incurred  on  a  purchase  of  goods  and  services  is  not  recoverable  from  the 
taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the 
asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and 

• 

receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included. 

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

- 67 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(ad)   Other taxes (continued) 

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

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of amounts of GST recoverable from, or payable 
to, the taxation authority. 

(ae)  Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to 
exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends, divided 
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted 
for: 

• 

• 

costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends; 

the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary 
shares that have been recognised as expenses; and 

•  other non-discretionary changes in revenue 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.  

- 68 - 

 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 

The  preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates 
and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  in  the  financial  statements.  Management 
continually  evaluates  its  judgements  and  estimates  in  relation  to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent 
liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.  Management  bases  its  judgements  and  estimates  on  historical 
experience and on other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the 
result  of  which  form  the  basis  of  the  carrying  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily 
apparent from other sources. 

Management has identified the following critical accounting policies for which significant judgements, 
estimates and assumptions are made. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different 
assumptions  and  conditions  and  may  materially  affect  financial  results  or  the  financial  position 
reported in future periods. 

Further details of the nature of these assumptions and conditions may be found in the relevant notes 
to the financial statements.  

Significant accounting estimates and assumptions 

Share-based payment transactions 

The Consolidated Entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference 
to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is 
determined  by  using  a  Black  Scholes  model,  using  the  assumptions  as  discussed  in  Note  27.  The 
accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have 
no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next annual reporting period but may 
impact expenses and equity. 

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 Consolidated Entity decides to exploit the related lease itself 
or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale. 

Factors that could impact the future recoverability include the level of reserves and 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,  profits  and  net  assets  will  be  reduced  in  the  period  in  which  this 
determination is made. 

In addition, exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised if activities in the area of interest have 
not  yet  reached  a  stage  that  permits  a  reasonable  assessment  of  the  existence  or  otherwise  of 
economically recoverable reserves. To the extent it is determined in the future that this capitalised 
expenditure should be written off, profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which this 
determination is made. 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment if there is any indication that the carrying 
amount may not be recoverable. Where a review for impairment is conducted, the recoverable amount 
is assessed by reference to the higher of “value in use” (being net present value of expected future cash 
flows of the relevant cash generating unit) and “fair value less costs to sell.” 

- 69 - 

 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS (Continued) 

In determining the value in use, future cash flows are based on: 

•  estimates of the quantities of ore reserves and mineral resources for which there is a high 

degree of confidence of economic extraction; 
future production levels; 
future commodity prices; and 
future cash costs of production and capital expenditure. 

• 
• 
• 

Variations to the expected cash flows, and the timing thereof, could result in significant changes to any 
impairment losses recognised, if any, which in turn could impact future financial results. 

Mine rehabilitation provision  
The Consolidated Entity assesses its mine rehabilitation provision on an annual basis in accordance with 
the  accounting  policy  stated  in  Note  2(u).  In  determining  an  appropriate  level  of  provision, 
consideration is given  to  the expected  future  costs to be  incurred, the  timing  of those future  costs 
(largely dependent on the life of mine) and the estimated level of inflation. The ultimate rehabilitation 
costs are uncertain, and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors, including estimates of the 
extent and costs of rehabilitation activities, technological changes, regulatory changes, cost increases 
as compared to the inflation rates, and changes in discount rates. The expected timing of expenditure  
can  also  change,  for  example  in  response  to  changes  in  reserves  or  to  production  rates.  These 
uncertainties may result in future actual expenditure differing from the amounts currently provided. 
Therefore,  significant  estimates  and  assumptions  are  made  in  determining  the  provision  for  mine 
rehabilitation. As a result, there could be significant adjustments to the provisions established which 
would  affect  future  financial  result.  The  provision  at  reporting  date  represents  management’s  best 
estimate of the present value of the future rehabilitation costs required. 

4.  SEGMENT REPORTING 

Identification of reportable segment 

The Group identifies its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used 
by the Board of Directors (chief operating decision maker) in assessing performance and determining 
the allocation of resources. 

The Group operates primarily in small scale mining and mineral exploration in Western Australia and 
Thailand. The Group  considers that it operates in  two geographical segments  but within the same 
operating segment. The decision to allocate resources to individual projects is predominantly based 
on available cash reserves, technical data and the expectation of future metal prices.  

The  financial  information  presented  in  the  statement  of  profit  and  loss  and  other  comprehensive 
income  and  statement  of  financial  position  is  the  same  as  that  presented  to  the  chief  operating 
decision maker. For financial reporting purposes, the Australian and the Thai segments are presented 
separately. 

Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments 

Accounting policies adopted 

Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the Board of Directors as the chief operating decision 
maker is in accordance with accounting policies that are consistent to those adopted in the annual 
financial statements of the Group. 

- 70 - 

 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

4. 

SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued) 

Information about reportable segments 

Information relating to each reportable segment is shown below. 

2022 
External revenues from continued operations 
External revenues from discontinued operations 
Segment revenue 

Reportable Segments 

Australia 
$ 

Thailand 
$ 

3,275,060 
871,235 
4,146,295 

Total 
$ 

3,275,060 
871,235 
4,146,295 

- 
- 
- 

Loss from continued operations 
Loss from discontinued operations 
Segment loss before tax 

(3,153,701) 
(2,389,257) 
(5,542,958) 

(485,067) 
- 
(485,067) 

(3,638,768) 
(2,389,257) 
(6,028,025) 

Interest Income 
Interest expense 
Depreciation expense 

Segment assets 

Capital expenditure 

Segment liabilities 

126 
(540,148) 
(103,379) 

370 
- 
- 

496 
(540,148) 
(103,379) 

22,174,226 

470,439 

22,644,665 

33,504 

- 

33,504 

10,093,491 

5,914 

10,099,405 

2021* 
External revenues from continued operations 
External revenues from discontinued operations 
Segment revenue 

297,131 
8,090,018 
8,387,149 

- 
- 
- 

297,131 
8,090,018 
8,387,149 

Profit/(loss) from continued operations 
Loss from discontinued operations 
Segment loss before tax 

1,281,214 
(10,445,992) 
(9,164,778) 

(489,935) 
- 
(489,935) 

791,279 
(10,445,992) 
(9,654,713) 

Interest Income 
Interest expense 
Depreciation expense 
Share of profit/(loss) of equity accounted 
investees 

Segment assets 

Capital expenditure 

Segment liabilities 

223 
(553,182) 
(146,480) 

124 
- 
- 

347 
(553,182) 
(146,480) 

1,051,922 

- 

1,051,922 

27,349,402 

483,223 

27,832,625 

777,056 

- 

777,056 

12,458,606 

2,037 

12,460,643 

*Comparative information has been re-presented due to a discontinued operation. See Note 21. 

- 71 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

5.    Income and expenses 
The loss before income tax includes the following revenues 
whose disclosure is relevant in explaining the performance of 
the entity: 

(a)   Other income 

R&D tax incentive refund 
Other income (i) 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

86,079 
3,188,981 
3,275,060 

204,868 
92,263 
297,131 

(i) During the year, the Company received a non-refundable deposit of $3,000,000 in relations 
to the Red October and Devon Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Refer note 21 for further 
details. 

(b)   Finance income 
  Interest earned 

496 

347 

(c)   Expenses included in the statement of comprehensive 

income 
  Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Mine property depreciation 
Mine capital development amortisation 
Property plant and equipment depreciation 
Right-of-use assets depreciation 

Disclosure in Statement of Profit and Loss 

Continuing operations: 
Depreciation expense 

Discontinued operations: 
Amortisation and depreciation 

(d)   Other expenses 

(i)   Employee benefits expense 

Salaries and wages (including bonus) 
Superannuation expenses 
Share based payments 
Total employee benefits expense 

(ii)  Administration and other expenses 

Operating lease rentals  
Administration expenses 

- 72 - 

7,873 
184,821 
622,182 
103,261 
918,137 

103,379 
103,379 

814,758 
814,758 
918,137 

1,201,128 
72,373 
5,329 
1,278,830 

6,371 
1,663,912 
1,670,283 

369,695 
4,554,753 
760,105 
135,367 
5,819,920 

146,480 
146,480 

5,673,440 
5,673,440 
5,819,920 

1,352,460 
81,194 
111,956 
1,545,610 

6,371 
1,192,703 
1,199,074 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

6.  Income taxes 

Income tax expense/(benefit) comprises: 

Current tax expense/(income) 
Deferred tax expense/(income) 

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

Loss for the year 

(6,028,025) 

(9,654,713) 

Income tax expense calculated at 25% (2021: 26%)  

(1,507,007) 

(2,510,225) 

Non-deductible expenses 
Non-assessable income 
Effect of temporary differences not recognised in current year 
Effect of change in income tax rate 
Effect of temporary differences that would be recognised 
directly in equity 
Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the 
current tax of previous years 
Income tax expense 

6,574 
(21,520) 
1,580,278 
- 

31,145 
(53,266) 
2,514,240 
100,570 

(56,244) 

(221,145) 

(2,081) 
- 

138,681 
- 

The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 25% (2021: 26%) payable by 
Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under Australian tax law.   

Unrecognised deferred tax assets/(liabilities) 
The following deferred tax assets have not been brought to 
account: 
Tax losses - revenue 
Investments 
Temporary differences - exploration  
Section 40-880 expenses 
Other temporary differences 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

11,262,170 

(2,028,174) 
136,402 
345,736 
9,716,134 

10,166,353 
- 
(2,601,206) 
155,232 
415,477 
8,135,856 

The ability of the Group to utilise unrecognised tax losses will depend on whether the Group meets 
the statutory requirements for utilising tax losses as and when it generates taxable profit. 

- 73 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

7.  Trade and other receivables 

Current 
Amounts receivable from Australian Taxation Authorities 
Other receivables 

Non-current 
Other receivables (i) 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

49,476 
125,993 
175,469 

153,281 
84,315 
237,596 

200,000 
200,000 

200,000 
200,000 

(i)  On 2 February 2021, the Company and Bulletin Resources Limited (Bulletin) have, through their 
80:20 joint venture, sold a 400m wide strip (1.35km2) of the 576km2 Lake Rebecca gold project to 
Apollo  Consolidated  Limited  (Apollo)  for  a  total  consideration  of  approximately  $5.6M.  The 
Company’s share of the consideration amount to $1.2M. The remaining receivable of $200,000 is 
expected to be settled in 2025.  

8.  Other assets 

Current 
Prepayments 

Non-current 
Deposits held (i) 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

172,935 
172,935 

287,363 
287,363 

253,900 
253,900 

287,363 
287,363 

(i)  The Company has cash deposits held with the Thailand government with respect to a number of 
tenement applications in Thailand. Prior to changes in the Thailand Mineral Act (2017), should the 
applications not be successful the deposits will be refunded in full. 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

9.  Inventories 

Current 
Ore stocks  
Stores, spares and fuel at cost 
Total inventories at lower of cost and net realisable value 

- 
- 
- 

2,396 
77,585 
79,981 

- 74 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

10.  Exploration and evaluation assets  

Exploration expenditure capitalised at cost 
-exploration and evaluation phase 

Movements in carrying amounts 

Exploration and evaluation phase 
Balance at beginning of year 
Acquisition of tenements 
Disposal of tenements (i) & (ii) 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred 
Expenditure written off/impaired 
Transfer to assets held for sale (note 21) 
Transferred from/(to) mine property and development 
Balance at end of year 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

10,627,811 
10,627,811 

21,437,966 
21,437,966 

21,437,966 
45,600 
(3,068,729) 
1,994,430 
(1,028,175) 
(8,753,281) 
- 
10,627,811 

18,537,147 
- 
(15,757) 
4,031,294 
- 
- 
(1,114,718) 
21,437,966 

(i)  On 2 February 2021, the Company and Bulletin Resources Limited (Bulletin) have through their 
80:20 joint venture sold a 400m wide strip (1.35km2) of the 576km2 Lake Rebecca gold project to 
Apollo Consolidated Limited (Apollo). Refer to note 7 for further details. A gain on the sale of 
$1,191,750 was recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

(ii)  On 30 June 2022, IGO Newsearch Pty Ltd (“IGO) acquired a 70% interest in the Symons Hill project 
as well as the Company’s other Fraser Range tenements for a cash consideration of $600,000 and 
then free carry the Company for all exploration to completion of feasibility studies or decision to 
mine whichever occurs earlier. A loss on the sale of $2,209,192 was recognised in the statement 
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

The ultimate recoupment of costs carried forward for exploration and evaluation phase is dependent 
on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale of the respective areas.   

11.  Mine property and development 

Mine properties 
Balance at beginning of year 
Depreciation expense for the period 
Balance at end of year 

Mine capital development 
Balance at beginning of year 
Transferred from/(to) exploration and evaluation assets 
Additions 
Amortisation expense for the period 
Balance at end of year 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

7,873 
(7,873) 
- 

377,568 
(369,695) 
7,873 

184,821 
- 
- 
(184,821) 
- 

1,291,435 
1,114,718 
2,333,421 
(4,554,753) 
184,821 

Total mine properties and development 

- 

192,694 

- 75 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

12.  Property, plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment at cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

Total property, plant and equipment 

Movements in carrying amounts 

Consolidated 
Balance 30 June 2020 
Additions  
Depreciation expense 
Balance 30 June 2021 
Additions  
Disposals 
Transfer to asset held for sale (note 21) 
Depreciation expense 
Balance 30 June 2022 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

1,924,483 
(1,385,919) 
538,564 
538,564 

Plant and 
Equipment 
$ 

1,901,017 
777,056 
(760,105) 
1,917,968 
33,504 
(535,743) 
(254,983) 
(622,182) 
538,564 

3,740,265 
(1,822,297) 
1,917,968 
1,917,968 

Total 
$ 

1,901,017 
777,056 
(760,105) 
1,917,968 
33,504 
(535,744) 
(254,983) 
(622,181) 
538,564 

13.  Right-of-use-assets & lease liabilities 
The Group has lease contracts for various items of equipment, motor vehicles and office premises 
used in its operations. Leases generally have lease terms between two and four years. 

Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during 
the period: 

Right-of-use-assets 

Carrying Amount 

Cost 
Accumulated depreciation  
 As at 30 June 2022  

Reconciliation 

As at 1 July 2021 

      Additions  
      Disposals 
      Depreciation expense 
  As at 30 June 2022 

Motor 
Vehicles 
$ 
156,070 
(149,481) 
6,589 

Motor 
Vehicles 
$ 

75,922 
- 
(30,794) 
(38,539) 
6,589 

Total 
$ 

423,163 
(361,387) 
61,776 

Total 
$ 

195,831 
- 
(30,794) 
(103,261) 
61,776 

Equipment 
$ 

44,823 
(18,676) 
26,147 

Premises 
$ 
222,270 
(193,230) 
29,040 

Premises 
$ 

78,821 
- 
- 
(49,781) 
29,040 

Equipment 
$ 

41,088 
- 
- 
(14,941) 
26,147 

- 76 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

13.  Right-of-use-assets & lease liabilities (continued) 

Lease liabilities 

Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities. 

Carrying Value 2022 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
As at 30 June 2022 

Carrying Value 2021 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
As at 30 June 2021 

Equipment 
$ 

15,083 
15,850 
30,933 

Equipment 
$ 

15,941 
29,478 
45,419 

Premises 
$ 

31,246 
- 
31,246 

Premises 
$ 

49,240 
31,247 
80,487 

Motor 
Vehicles 
$ 

20,031 
- 
20,031 

Motor 
Vehicles 
$ 

33,805 
26,709 
60,514 

Total 
$ 
66,360 
15,850 
82,210 

Total 
$ 
98,986 
87,434 
186,420 

A maturity analysis of future minimum lease payments is presented in Note 26. 

Movement for the period 

As at 1 July 2021 
Repayments 
Interest 
As at 30 June 2022 

Equipment 
$ 

45,419 
(15,874) 
1,388 
30,933 

Premises 
$ 

80,487 
(53,561) 
4,320 
31,246 

Motor 
Vehicles 
$ 

60,514 
(43,349) 
2,866 
20,031 

Total 
$ 

186,420 
(112,784) 
8,574 
82,210 

14. 

Trade and other payables 

Unsecured liabilities 
Trade payables 
Sundry creditors and accrued expenses 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

1,651,509 
1,042,900 
2,694,409 

3,151,696 
1,656,133 
4,807,829 

- 77 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

15. 

Borrowings 

Current 
Secured liabilities 
- Loan (i) 
Unsecured liabilities 
- Insurance premium finance 

Non-current 
Secured liabilities 
- Loan (i) 

(i)  Reconciliation of loan 

Balance at beginning of year 
Interest capitalised 
Balance at end of year 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

3,998,172 

120,160 
4,118,332 

- 

224,732 
224,732 

- 
- 

3,984,116 
3,984,116 

2022 
$ 

3,984,116 
14,056 
3,998,172 

2021 
$ 

3,973,264 
10,852 
3,984,116 

On 8 August 2017, Matsa entered into two loan agreements with two separate parties for a $4M 
facility with the funds being predominantly used as a working capital facility to ensure smooth 
operations of the trial mine at the Fortitude Gold Project and to conduct further exploration at 
Lake Carey. The repayment date was initially 31 July 2018 but was extended by mutual consent 
on 12 April 2018 to 31 July 2019. On 5 May 2019 a further $1M was borrowed and the repayment 
date extended to 31 July 2020. On 29 May 2020, the repayment date was extended to 31 July 
2022.  On  28  September  2022,  the  repayment  date  was  extended  to  30  November  2022.  The 
Company  is  expecting  to  reach  a  new  loan  agreement  with  the  lending  parties  before  30 
November 2022. On this basis the loans have been classified as current. 

The key terms of the finance facility are as follows:  

Principal Amount:  $5,000,000 ($4M drawn down)  
Interest Rate:  

Term:  
Security:  

 12% per annum paid monthly in arrears (penalty rate of 18% if Matsa is in 
default)  
Repayable by 30 November 2022  
 The loan facility is secured by a mortgage over the Fortitude gold project and 
the mining equipment and motor vehicles of Red October gold project.  

At the time of the original loan Matsa agreed to issue a total of 1M options in the Company, split 
equally amongst the parties, with an exercise price of $0.20 each with a two year life from the date 
of issue. The principal loan balance of $4M has been offset by the value of the options issued. At 
the end of the year the carrying value of the loan was $3,998,172. In return for the loan extension, 
Matsa agreed to pay each of the lenders an annual Facility Fee of 150,000 fully paid ordinary shares 
for every year or part year that the loans remain outstanding. There is one Facility Fee of 150,000 
shares that was issued on 4 June 2021. 

- 78 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

16.  Provisions  

Current 
Provision for annual leave 

Non-current 
Provision for long service leave 
Provision for mine restoration  

Movement in long service leave provision 
Opening balance 1 July 
(Decrease)/increase in provision 
Closing balance 30 June 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

295,290 
295,290 

201,009 
201,915 
402,924 

244,706 
(43,697) 
201,009 

376,222 
376,222 

244,706 
2,636,618 
2,881,324 

223,737 
20,969 
244,706 

Movement in provision for mine restoration 
Opening balance 1 July  
Transfer to liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 
21) 
Increase in provision 
Closing balance 30 June  

2,636,618 

2,427,082 

(2,506,240) 
71,537 
201,915 

- 
209,536 
2,636,618 

17. 

Issued capital 

2022 
No. 

2021 
No. 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Fully paid ordinary shares 

358,954,620 

315,962,745 

63,892,578 

60,696,604 

Ordinary shares 
At the beginning of reporting period 
Share placements 
Shares issued as a facility fee 
Shares issued in lieu of payment 
Exercise of options 
Transaction costs 
At reporting date 

315,962,745 
42,191,875 
- 
800,000 
- 
- 
358,954,620 

227,067,368 
86,694,005 
150,000 
2,050,000 
1,372 
- 
315,962,745 

60,696,604 
3,375,350 
- 
45,600 
- 
(224,976) 
63,892,578 

51,348,741 
10,021,074 
12,000 
164,000 
233 
(849,444) 
60,696,604 

Ordinary  shares  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  winding  up  of  the  parent  entity  in 
proportion to the number of shares held.  At shareholders meetings each ordinary share is entitled to 
one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. 

- 79 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

17. 

Issued Capital (continued) 

Options 

The movement of the options on issue during the financial year is set out below: 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.17 
$0.17 
$0.35 
$0.175 
$0.21 
$0.35 
$0.25 
$0.30 
$0.17 
$0.17 

Expiry Date 
30/11/2021 
30/11/2021 
30/11/2022 
30/11/2022 
31/10/2023 
30/11/2022 
30/11/2022 
30/11/2022 
30/4/2023 
30/11/2023 

Balance at 
beginning of year 
No. 
5,000,000 
2,300,000 
1,000,000 
5,750,000 
3,250,000 
2,000,000 
2,000,000 
44,079,341 
28,124,324 
- 
93,503,665 

18.  Reserves 
Equity settled transaction 

Equity settled transaction reserve 
Balance at beginning of financial year 
Share based payment 
Balance at end of financial year 

Issued 
No. 

Exercised 
No. 

Lapsed 
No. 

Balance at 
end of 
year 
No. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1,000,000 
1,000,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
(5,000,000) 
- 
(2,300,000) 
1,000,000 
- 
5,750,000 
- 
3,250,000 
- 
2,000,000 
- 
2,000,000 
- 
-  44,079,341 
-  28,124,324 
1,000,000 
- 
(7,300,000)  87,203,665 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

10,028,515 
10,028,515 

10,023,186 
10,023,186 

10,023,186 
5,329 
10,028,515 

9,752,588 
270,598 
10,023,186 

The equity settled transaction reserve records share-based payment transactions. 

19.  Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses at beginning of financial year 
Loss for the year 
Accumulated losses at end of financial year 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

55,426,026 
6,028,111 
61,454,137 

45,770,822 
9,655,204 
55,426,026 

- 80 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

20. 

(Loss)/earnings per share 

The  (loss)/earnings  and  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary 
shares used in the calculation of loss per share are as follows: 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Loss 
Basic/diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

(6,028,025) 
(1.70) 

(9,655,204) 
(3.58) 

(Loss)/profit from continued operations 
Basic/diluted (loss)/earnings per share (cents per share) 

(3,638,768) 
(1.02) 

791,279 
0.29 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares  

No. 
355,009,331 

No. 
269,926,042 

Diluted loss per share 
Diluted loss per share has not been calculated as the Company’s potential ordinary shares are not 
considered dilutive and do not increase loss per share. 

21.  Assets classified as held for sale and discontinued operations 

On 20 December 2021, the Company executed a binding agreement to sell the Red October and Devon 
gold projects to Linden Gold Pty Ltd (LGL) for a consideration of $20M.  

The $20M consideration under the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) consists of the 
following: 

1.  A deposit of $1M payable on the execution of the SPA. The Company has received this amount 
from  LGL.  LGL  has  until  28  February  2022  to  obtain  a  conditional  approval  from  the  ASX  for 
admission to the ASX. 

2.  The Company has further received deposits totalling $2M to have the conditional approval date 

extended to no later than 30 June 2022.  

3.  On completion occurring in conjunction with the successful listing of LGL on the ASX, the Company 

will receive: 

(a)  A cash payment of $5M reduced by any amounts paid under 2 above; and 

(b)  $9M  either  in  cash  or  LGL  shares  (the  full  $9M  in  shares  is  expected  to  equate  to  an 
approximately 19.6% interest in LGL at the time of LGL listing on the ASX) at LGL’s election, 
subject to a maximum of $4.5M able to be paid by way of cash. 

4.  A deferred payment of $5M consisting of: 

(a)  A deferred cash payment of $2.5M within 24 months of LGL receiving conditional approval 

from the ASX for admission to the ASX; and 

(b)  A net profit payment of $2.5M payable quarterly from mining operations at the Devon 

gold project. 

- 81 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

21.  Assets classified as held for sale and discontinued operations (Continued) 

On 1 July 2022, LGL has provided a formal notice to the Company advising that as a result of events 
beyond  the  control  of  LGL,  it  has  not  received  conditional  approval  for  admission  to  the  ASX  and 
consequently, pursuant to the SPA, LGL claimed to be entitled to an automatic extension for a further 
period of up to 90 days. At this point, LGL may elect to complete the sale by paying the balance of the 
payments described in 3(a) and (b) $12M in cash to the Company. 

At the balance sheet date, the projects were classified as assets held for sale in accordance with AASB 
5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. The fair value of the Red October and 
Devon  gold  projects  at  30  June  2022  have  been  determined  based  on  comparable  market 
transactions. The fair value methodology adopted at 30 June 2022 is categorised as Level 3 in the fair 
value hierarchy. 

In accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, immediately before the classification of the Red 
October  and  Devon  gold  projects  as  assets  held  for  sale,  the  carrying  value  of  the  projects  were 
assessed that they were being carried at the lower of their carrying value and fair value less cost to 
dispose (FVLCD).  

Any profit or loss arising from the sale of a discontinued operations or its measurement to fair value 
less costs to sell is presented as part of a single line item, profit or loss from discontinued operations. 

As at 30 June 2022, the carrying value of assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held 
for sale in the statement of financial position are detailed below: 

Assets held for sale: 

Exploration and evaluation assets 
Plant and equipment 
Total 

$8,753,281 
$254,983 
$9,008,264 

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale: 

Provision for mine restoration (note 16) 
Total 

$2,506,240 
$2,506,240 

- 82 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

21.  Assets classified as held for sale and discontinued operations (Continued) 

For the period ended 30 June 2022, the results of discontinued operations in the statement of profit 
or loss are detailed below: 

Revenue from customers 
Other income 
Mining operations 
Amortisation and depreciation 
Care and maintenance 
Other expenses 
Loss on sale of fixed assets 
Finance costs 
Loss from discontinued operations 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

230,235 
641,000 
(444,537) 
(814,758) 
(1,675,747) 
(932) 
(252,452) 
(72,066) 
(2,389,257) 

8,055,013 
35,005 
(12,640,909) 
(5,673,440) 
- 
(11,440) 
- 
(210,221) 
(10,445,992) 

The cash flow from discontinued operations included in the consolidated statement of cash flows 
are as follow: 

Net cash used in operating activities 
Net cash used in investing activities 
Net cash used in financing activities 
Net cash flows used in discontinued operations 

22.  Commitments and contingencies 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(3,031,666) 
(80,473) 
(529) 
(3,112,668) 

(2,560,498) 
(4,848,420) 
- 
(7,408,918) 

Exploration and expenditure commitments 
In order to maintain the mineral tenements in which the Company and other parties are involved, the 
consolidated entity is committed to fulfil the minimum annual expenditure conditions under which 
the  tenements  are  granted.    The  minimum  estimated  expenditure  commitment  requirement  for 
granted tenements for the next year is $2,439,581 (2021: $2,424,824).  This amount has not been 
provided for in the financial report.  These obligations are capable of being varied from time to time.  
Exploration expenditure commitments beyond twelve months cannot be reliably determined. 

Mine development and operating commitments 
The mine development and operating costs are determined on a time and cost basis. 

Contingencies 
There are no contingent assets or contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2022. 

- 83 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

23.  Subsidiaries 

Parent Entity 
Matsa Resources Limited 

Subsidiary  
Matsa Gold Pty Ltd 
Killaloe Minerals Pty Ltd 
Lennard Shelf Exploration Pty Ltd 
Red October Gold Pty Ltd 
Australian Strategic and Precious 
Metals Investment Pty Ltd 
Matsa Resources (Aust) Pty Ltd 
Matsa Iron Pty Ltd 
Cundeelee Pty Ltd 
Matsa (Thailand) Co Ltd 
PVK Mining Loei Co Ltd 
Khlong Tabaek Co Ltd 
Paisali Mining Co Ltd 
Siam Copper Resources Co Ltd 
Loei Mining Co Ltd 
Azure Circle Co Ltd 

24.  Cash flow information 

Country of Incorporation 

Percentage Owned (%) 
2022 

2021 

Australia 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Thailand 
Thailand 
Thailand 
Thailand 
Thailand 
Thailand 
Thailand 

100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
95 
95 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
95 
95 
100 
100 
100 

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is 
reconciled to the related items in the statement of financial position as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

1,572,483 

3,029,326 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

- 84 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

24.  Cash flow information (Continued) 

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

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

Loss for year 

(6,028,025) 

(9,654,713) 

Non-cash flows in loss from ordinary activities: 

Share-based payments 
Depreciation 
Exploration expenditure written off/impaired 
Share of investee (gain)/loss 
Net (gain)/loss on sale of financial assets 
Net (gain)/loss on disposal of plant and equipment 
Net (gain)/loss on sale of investment in associates 
Net (gain)/loss on sale of tenements 
Interest expense classified as financing cash flow 
Amortisation 
Shares issued as facility fees 

Changes in assets and liabilities: 
Increase in receivables 
Increase in inventories 
(Decrease)/increase in trade creditors and accruals 
(Decrease)/increase in provisions 

Cash used in operating activities 

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 

5,329 
725,442 
1,028,175 
- 
- 
192,452 
- 
2,353,509 
526,621 
192,695 
- 

68,828 
79,981 
(1,883,445) 
(53,093) 
(2,791,531) 

111,956 
895,472 
- 
(1,051,922) 
(20,004) 
- 
(1,674,472) 
(1,191,750) 
506,829 
4,924,448 
12,000 

1,438,810 
498,371 
99,126 
302,176 
(4,803,673) 

2022 

Opening balance 
Cash flows 
Non-cash changes 
Closing balance 

2021 

Opening balance 
Cash flows 
Non-cash changes 
Closing balance 

Lease 
Liabilities 
$ 
186,420 
(104,210) 
- 
82,210 

Lease 
Liabilities 
$ 
152,523 
(114,972) 
148,869 
186,420 

Borrowings 

Total 

$ 

4,208,848 
(224,868) 
134,352 
4,118,332 

$ 

4,395,088 
(329,078) 
134,352 
4,200,542 

Borrowings 

Total 

$ 

3,973,264 
- 
235,584 
4,208,848 

$ 

4,125,787 
(114,972) 
384,453 
4,395,268 

- 85 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

25.  Parent entity disclosures 

As at, and throughout, the financial year ended 30 June 2022, the parent company of the Group was 
Matsa Resources Limited. 

Company 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

(5,740,470) 
- 
(5,740,470) 

(13,028,584) 
- 
(13,028,584) 

1,387,360 
9,483,444 

5,659,824 
5,860,832 

2,782,197 
12,585,878 

2,054,275 
6,424,097 

63,892,577 
10,028,515 
(70,298,481) 

60,696,604 
10,023,186 
(64,558,009) 

3,622,611 

6,161,781 

Result of the parent entity 

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) 
Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Financial position of parent entity at year end 

Current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Total equity of the parent entity comprising of: 

Share capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

26.  Financial instruments 

Financial risk management 

Overview 

This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to credit, liquidity and market risks, their 
objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the management of capital. 

The Group does not use any form of derivatives as it is not at a level of exposure that requires the use 
of derivatives to hedge its exposure. Exposure limits are reviewed by management on a continuous 
basis.  The  Group  does  not  enter  into  or  trade  financial  instruments,  including  derivative  financial 
instruments, for speculative purposes. 

The  Board  of  Directors  has  overall  responsibility  for  the  establishment  and  oversight  of  the  risk 
management  framework.  Management  monitors  and  manages  the  financial  risks  relating  to  the 
operations of the group through regular reviews of the risks. 

Credit risk 

Credit  risk  is  the  risk  of  financial  loss  to  the  Group  if  a  customer  or  counterparty  to  a  financial 
instrument  fails  to  meet  its  contractual  obligations,  and  arises  principally  from  the  Group’s  cash 
balances at bank, deposits with statutory authorities.   

- 86 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

26. 

Financial instruments (Continued) 

Presently,  the  Group  undertakes  exploration  and  evaluation  activities  exclusively  in  Australia  and 
Thailand.  At  the  reporting  date  there  were  no  significant  concentrations  of  credit  risk  with  the 
exception of its cash balances at bank. 

Cash and cash equivalents 

The  Group  limits  its  exposure  to  credit  risk  by  only  investing  in  liquid  securities  and  only  with 
counterparties that have an acceptable credit rating of no less than AA rating.  

Trade and other receivables 

The Group manages its exposure to credit risk by extensive due diligence on the party processing its 
gold sales. 

Exposure to 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: 

Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Deposits held 

Consolidated Carrying amount 

2022 
$ 

175,469 
1,572,483 
287,363 

2021 
$ 

84,315 
3,029,326 
287,363 

Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. 
The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have 
sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without 
incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. 
The  Group  manages  liquidity  risk  by  maintaining  adequate  cash  reserves  from  funds  raised  in  the 
market  and  by  continuously  monitoring  forecast  and  actual  cash  flows.  The  Group  also  has 
investments in listed shares that could be sold to raise cash. 
The  Company  has  leased  assets  financed  by  way  of  finance  leases  and  has  taken  out  a  premium 
funding facility over their insurance requirements.  
The  following  are  the  contractual  maturities  of  financial  liabilities,  including  estimated  interest 
payments and excluding the impact of netting agreements: 

30 June 2022 

Weighted 
average 
interest 
rate 
% 

Carrying 
amount 

Contractual 
cash flows 

6 mths or 
less 

6-12 
mths 

1-2 
years 

2-5 years 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Trade and other 
payables 
Lease liabilities 
Insurance 
premium finance 
Loan 

- 
6.78 

3.83 
12 

2,694,409 
82,210 

120,160 
3,998,172 
6,894,951 

2,694,409  2,694,409 

- 
47,414  18,946  15,850 

- 

82,210 

120,160 

- 
120,160 
3,998,172  3,998,172 
- 
6,894,951  6,860,155  18,946  15,850 

- 
- 

- 87 - 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

26. 

Financial instruments (Continued) 

30 June 2021 

Weighted 
average 
interest 
rate 
% 

Carrying 
amount 

Contractual 
cash flows 

6 mths or 
less 

6-12 
mths 

1-2 years 

2-5 
years 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Trade and 
other payables 
Lease liabilities 
Insurance 
premium 
finance 
Loan 

- 
6.78 

4,807,829 
186,420 

4,807,829  4,807,829 
48,286 

186,420 

- 
50,700 

- 
74,547 

- 
12,887 

4.31 
12 

224,732 
3,984,116 
9,203,097 

- 
157,312 
224,732 
3,984,116 
-  3,984,116 
- 
9,203,097  5,013,427  118,120  4,058,663 

67,420 

- 
- 
12,887 

Market risk 
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and 
equity prices will affect the Group’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The 
objective  of  market  risk  management  is  to  manage  and  control  market  risk  exposures  within 
acceptable parameters, while optimising the return. 

Currency risk 

The  Group  is  exposed  to  currency  risk  on  investments  and  purchases  that  are  denominated  in  a 
currency  (Thai  baht)  other  than  the  respective  functional  currencies  of  Group  entities,  which  is 
primarily the Australian dollar.  

As  at  the  statement  of  financial  position  date  the  Group  holds  the  following  financial  assets  or 
liabilities which are exposed to foreign currency risk. 

Other current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Sensitivity analysis 

Carrying amount 

2022 
$ 
103,941 
80,376 

2021 
$ 
95,767 
101,652 

The Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the acquisition of services from 
time to time in currencies other than the Group’s functional currency. A change of 10% in the foreign 
currency exchange rate at 30 June 2022 would have increased equity by $16,756 (2021: $17,947), an 
equal change in the opposite direction would have decreased equity by an equal but opposite amount. 

Interest rate risk 

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk (primarily on its cash and cash equivalents), which is the risk 
that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate as a result of changes in the market interest rates on 
interest-bearing  financial  instruments.  The  Group  does  not  use  derivatives  to  mitigate  these 
exposures. The Group is not exposed to cash flow volatility from interest rate changes on borrowings 
as the finance leases carry fixed rates of interest. 

The  Group  adopts  a  policy  of  ensuring  that  as  far  as  possible  it  maintains  excess  cash  and  cash 
equivalents in short terms deposit at interest rates maturing over 90 day rolling periods or less. 

- 88 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

26. 

Financial instruments (Continued) 

Profile 
At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Group’s and the Company’s interest-bearing 
financial instruments was: 

Fixed rate instruments 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Lease liabilities 
Loan 

Variable rate instruments 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash backed performance bonds 

Carrying amount 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

50,000 
82,210 
4,118,332 
4,250,542 

1,522,483 
- 
1,522,483 

50,000 
186,420 
3,984,116 
4,220,536 

2,979,326 
- 
2,979,326 

Fair value sensitivity analysis for fixed rate instruments 

The Group does not account for any fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit 
or loss, therefore a change in interest rates at the reporting date would not affect profit or loss. 

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments 

A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) 
equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, 
in particular foreign currency rates, remain constant. The analysis is performed on the same basis as 
2021. 

Profit or loss 

Equity 

100bp 
increase 
$ 

100bp 
decrease 
$ 

100bp 
increase 
$ 

100bp 
decrease 
$ 

15,225 

(15,225) 

15,225 

(15,225) 

29,793 

(29,793) 

29,793 

(29,793) 

30 June 2022 
Variable rate instruments 
30 June 2021 
Variable rate instruments 

Fair values 
Fair values versus carrying amounts 

The  carrying  amounts  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  approximate  fair  value.  The  basis  for 
determining  fair  values  versus  carrying  value  of  financial  instruments  not  carried  at  fair  value  is 
described below.  
(i) 

Other receivables, trade and other payables: 
Other receivables, trade and other payables are short term in nature. As a result, the carrying 
amount of these instruments is considered to approximate its fair value.  
Deposits held on tenement applications: 
The deposits held with Thai authorities are fully recoverable should the applications not be 
granted. As a result the carrying amount is considered to approximate its fair value.  

(ii) 

- 89 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

26. 

Financial instruments (Continued) 

Capital Management 
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a 
going concern, so as to maintain a strong capital base sufficient to maintain future exploration and 
development of its projects. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may return 
capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. The Group’s focus has been to 
raise  sufficient  funds  through  equity  to  fund  exploration  and  evaluation  activities  and  mine 
development. The Group monitors also has a debt facility which is not repayable until 31 July 2022. 

The Group encourages employees to be shareholders through the Long Term Incentive Plan and the 
Executive Share Option Plan. 

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Group’s  approach  to  capital  management  during  the  year.  Risk 
management policies and procedures are established with regular monitoring and reporting. 

Neither  the  Company  nor  any  of  its  subsidiaries  are  subject  to  externally  imposed  capital 
requirements. 

27. 

Share-based payments 

Shared based payments expense 

Directors and Executives 
Employee Share Option Plan 
Consultants 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

5,329 
- 
- 
5,329 

24,114 
77,508 
10,334 
111,956 

As at 30 June 2022, options were issued to a Director. These options valued at $5,329 was recognised 
directly in the consolidated statement of profit and loss as share-based payment expense. 

As at 30 June 2021, options were issued to consultants as part of the Company’s capital raising. These 
options valued at $158,642 was recognised directly in equity as capital raising transaction costs. 

Employee Share Option Plan 

The Group has an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) for the granting of options to staff members, 
directors  and  consultants.  A  new  ESOP  was  approved  by  shareholders  on  28  November  2019  and 
adopted. Options issued under the ESOP vest on the grant date. 

Other relevant terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the ESOP include: 

(a) 

(b) 

Options issued pursuant to the plan will generally be issued free of charge.  

The  exercise  price  of  the  options  shall  be  as  the  Directors  in  their  absolute  discretion 
determine, provided the exercise price shall not be less than the weighted average of the last 
sale price of the Company’s shares on ASX at the close of business on each of the 5 business 
days immediately preceding the date on which the Directors resolve to grant the options. 

(c) 

Subject to the above, the options may be exercised at any time prior to the expiration date 
from the issue date. 

- 90 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

27. 

Share-based payments (Continued) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

(a) 

The Directors may limit the total number of options which may be exercised under the plan in 
any year. 

Options with a common expiry date may have a different exercise price and exercise date. 

Options shall lapse upon the earlier of: 

(i) 

(ii) 

The expiry of the exercise period; and 

The  expiry  of  three  months  after  the  option  holder  ceases  to  be  an  employee  by 
reason of dismissal, resignation or termination of employment, office or services for 
any reason,  except the Directors  may  resolve that  the options shall lapse on other 
terms they consider appropriate. 

Upon exercise the options will be settled in ordinary shares of Matsa Resources Limited. 

Summary of options issued under the Employee Share Option Plan 

The following table summarises the number (No.) and the weighted average exercise price (WAEP) of, 
and movements in, share options issued during the year to employees other than to key management 
personnel which have been disclosed in the Remuneration Report. 

2022 

No. 

2022 
WAEP 
$ 

2021 

No. 

2021 
WAEP 
$ 

Outstanding at the beginning 
of the year 
Granted 
Exercised 
Expired 
Outstanding at year-end 
Exercisable at year-end 

4,100,000 
- 
- 
(1,550,000) 
2,550,000 
2,550,000 

0.19 

0.17 
0.21 
0.21 

2,850,000 
3,400,000 
- 
(2,150,000) 
4,100,000 
4,100,000 

0.17 
0.21 
- 
0.19 
0.19 
0.19 

The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2022 is represented by the following options over ordinary 
shares, exercisable upon meeting the above terms and conditions: 

  2,550,000 options with an exercise price of $0.21 each and with an expiry date of 30 October 2023. 

All have vested and are exercisable at balance date 

Directors and Executives Options  

In addition to the ESOP, the Company has issued options to Directors and Executives from time to 
time. The terms and conditions of those options vary between option holders. There were 1,000,000 
(2021: 700,000) options issued to Directors or Executives during the financial year. 

Options  issued  to  the  Executive  Chairman  and  the  Executive  Director  and  Executives  vested 
immediately.  

- 91 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

27. 

Share-based payments (Continued) 

Other relevant terms and conditions applicable to options granted as above include: 

  any Directors or Executives vested options that are unexercised by the anniversary of their grant 
date will expire or, if they resigned, in accordance with their specific terms and conditions; and 

  upon exercise, these options will be settled in ordinary shares of Matsa Resources Limited. 

(b)  Summary of options issued to Directors and Executives 

(i) 

The  following  table  illustrates  the  number  (No.)  and  weighted  average  exercise  prices 
(WAEP) of share options issued. 

Outstanding at 1 July 
Granted during the year 
Expired during the year 

Outstanding at 30 June 

Exercisable at 30 June 

2022 

No. 

12,200,000 
1,000,000 
(5,750,000) 

7,450,000 

7,450,000 

2022 
WAEP 
$ 

0.174 
0.17 
0.17 

0.178 

0.178 

2021 

No. 

11,500,000 
700,000 
- 

12,200,000 

12,200,000 

2021 
WAEP 
$ 

0.172 
0.21 
- 

0.174 

0.174 

There were 1,000,000 (2021: 700,000) options issued during the year.  

Directors 

During the year ended 30 June 2022, 1,000,000 share options with an exercise price of $0.17 each, 
were issued to a director. The options vest immediately at the date of grant. The contractual life of 
each option is two years and there is no cash settlement of the options.  

Executives 

No options were issued to executives during the year ended 30 June 2022. 

In 2021, 700,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $0.21 each exercisable upon 
meeting the relevant conditions and until 30 October 2023 were issued an executive. 

(c)  Valuation models of options and performance rights issued to Directors and Executives 

The fair value of the options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black  & Scholes  model. The 
following table gives the assumptions made in determining the fair value of the options granted in the 
year. 

Dividend yield (%) 
Expected volatility (%) 
Risk-free interest rate (%) 
Expected life of options (years) 
Option exercise price ($) 
Share price at grant date ($) 
Fair value at grant date ($) 

2022 

2021 

Directors 
- 
71.71 
0.54 
2.0 
0.17 
0.05  
0.005 

Executives 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 92 - 

Directors 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Executives 
- 
67.78 
0.13 
2.92 
0.21 
0.12 
0.03 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

27. 

Share-based payments (Continued) 

The expected life of the options is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise 
patterns that may occur. 

The  expected  volatility  reflects  the  assumption  that  the  historical  volatility  is  indicative  of  future 
trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome. 

Employee Expenses 
Share options granted in 2022 
-  equity settled 
Share options granted in 2021 
-  equity settled 

Total expense recognised as employee costs 

28.  Key management personnel 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

111,956 

111,956 

Details of key management personnel  
The directors and other members of key management personnel of the Group during the financial 
year were: 

Name 

Position 

Directors 
Paul Poli 
Frank Sibbel 
Pascal Blampain 
Andrew Chapman  Director and Company Secretary 

Executive Chairman  
Non-Executive Director  
Executive Director 

Executives 
David Fielding 

Group Exploration Manager  

Key management personnel remuneration has been included in the Remuneration Report section of 
the Directors’ Report on pages 39 to 47. These transferred disclosures have been audited. 

Compensation of Key Management Personnel 

Short-term employment benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 

2022 
$ 
1,087,189 
89,726 
- 
5,329 

2021 
$ 
945,510 
70,871 
- 
24,114 

1,182,244 

1,040,495 

The  compensation  disclosed  above  represents  an  allocation  of  the  key  management  personnel’s 
estimated compensation from the Group in relation to their services rendered to the Company. 

Loans to Key Management Personnel  
There were no loans to key management personnel during the current or previous financial year.  

- 93 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

28.  Key management personnel (Continued) 

Other transactions and balances with Key Management Personnel  

(a)  P Poli is a Director of Bulletin Resources Limited. The Consolidated Entity has an agreement 
with Bulletin to provide accounting, technical and administrative services on an arms-length 
basis.  In  the  current  year  $145,140  has  been  charged  to  Bulletin  for  these  services  (2021: 
$59,811).  

At 30 June 2022 there was an outstanding balance of nil (2021: $4,400) for Bulletin. 

(b)  P Poli is a director and the only shareholder of Ultim8 Minesite Security Pty Ltd (‘Ultim8’). 
During the year, the Consolidated Entity sold two vehicles to Ultim8 for $22,727 (2021: nil).  

At 30 June 2022 there was an outstanding balance of nil (2021: nil) receivable from Ultim8. 

(c)  P  Poli  is  a  director  and  controlling  shareholder  of  West-Sure  Group  Pty  Ltd  which  the 
Consolidated Entity sub-lets storage space from. In the current year $6,371 has been charged 
to the Consolidated Entity for this service (2021: $6,371).  

At 30 June 2022, there was an outstanding balance of $1,752 (2021: $1,752) payable to West-
Sure. 

(d)  P Poli is a director and controlling shareholder of WA Fleet Systems Pty Ltd which provided 
the Consolidated Entity with hire car services from time to time. In the current year $1,250 
has been charged to the Consolidated Entity for this service (2021: $23,636).  

At 30 June 2022 there was an outstanding balance of nil (2021: $8,250) payable to WA Fleet 
Systems. 

Individual directors and executives compensation disclosure 

Information regarding individual directors and executives compensation and some equity instruments 
disclosures as permitted by Corporations Regulation 2M.3.03 is provided in the remuneration report 
section of the Directors’ report. 

No director has entered into a material contract with the Company or the Group since the end of the 
previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at 
year-end. 

29.  Related party transactions 

Subsidiaries 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 23. 

Key management personnel 
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in the Remuneration Report and Note 
28. 

- 94 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 
JUNE 2022 

30.  Remuneration of auditors 

The auditor of Matsa Resources Limited is Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd (Nexia Perth). 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Nexia Perth Audit 
Services Pty Ltd for an audit or review of the entity and any other 
entity in the consolidated group. 

Amounts received or due and receivable by related practices of 
Nexia Perth Pty Ltd for: 
-  tax compliance 

Consolidated 

2022 
$ 

2021 
$ 

65,750 

62,500 

19,190 
84,940 

10,400 
72,900 

31. 

Events Subsequent to Balance Date 

On  29  August  2022,  the  Company  successfully  completed  a  placement  to  institutional  and 
sophisticated investors to raise approximately $1.98M before costs and was heavily oversubscribed. 

On 29 September 2022, the Company announced that LGA was not able to settle the purchase of the 
Devon and Red October projects via the issue of shares and cash. Under the terms of the SPA, LGA has 
10  business  days  to  complete  the  sale  via  a  cash  settlement  of  $12M.  Discussions  with  LGA  for  a 
resolution to settlement of the sale is currently ongoing. The Directors consider the reclassification of 
the Devon and Red October projects as assets held for sale to be appropriate. 

The  impact  of  the  Coronavirus  (COVID-19)  pandemic  is  ongoing  and  whilst  it  has  had  no  financial 
impact for the Group up to 30 June 2022, it is not practicable to estimate the potential impact, positive 
or negative, after the reporting date. The situation is rapidly developing and is dependent on measures 
imposed  by  the  Australian  Government  and  other  countries,  such  as  maintaining  social  distancing 
requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic stimulus that may be provided. 

No  matter  or  circumstance  has  arisen  subsequent  to  the  reporting  date,  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. 

- 95 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In the opinion of the directors of Matsa Resources Limited (the “Company”): 

1. 

the consolidated financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including: 

(ii)  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 

2022 and of its performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and 

(a) 

(b) 

(iii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001; 

the  financial  report  also  complies  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as 
disclosed in note 2(b); 

the remuneration disclosures that are contained in page 39 to 47 of the Remuneration 
Report  in  the  Directors’  Report  comply  with  the  Corporations  Act  and  Australian 
Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures and 

(c) 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as 
and when they become due and payable. 

2. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations 
Act 2001 from the chief executive officer and chief financial officer for the financial year ended 
30 June 2022. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors; 

Paul Poli 
Executive Chairman 

Perth, 29 September 2022 

- 96 - 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Matsa Resources Limited  Report on the Audit of the Financial Report  Opinion We have audited the Annual financial report of Matsa Resources Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2022, the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss, Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report” section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.  Material Uncertainty in relation to Going Concern Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 (e) to the Financial Report, which indicates that the Group will require further funding in the next twelve months from the date of this report to fund its planned exploration and administration expenditure. These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2 (e), indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the Group may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.  Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty related to Going Concern section, we have determined the matter described below to the be key audit matter to be communicated in our report.       Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter Capitalisation of Exploration and Evaluation assets Refer to Note 10 (Exploration and evaluation assets) As at 30 June 2022 the carrying value of Exploration and evaluation assets was $10,627,811 (2021: $21,437,966). The Group’s accounting policy in respect of Exploration and evaluation assets is outlined in Note 2 (r). This is a key audit matter due to the fact that significant judgement is applied in determining whether: ▪ the Exploration and evaluation assets meet the recognition criteria in terms of AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources; and ▪ facts and circumstances exist that suggest that the carrying value of the Exploration and evaluation assets are in accordance with AASB 6.  Our procedures focussed on evaluating management’s assessment of the capitalised Exploration and evaluation assets’ carrying value at the reporting date. These procedures included, amongst others: ▪ we verified that the rights of tenure to the areas of interest remained current at the reporting date; ▪ obtained evidence of the future intention for the areas of interest, including reviewing future budgeted expenditure and related work programmes;  ▪ we obtained an understanding of the status of ongoing exploration programmes for the areas of interest; and ▪ we assessed the appropriateness of the accounting treatment and disclosure in terms of AASB 6.  Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  Directors’ responsibility for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the Annual financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.       Auditor’s responsibility for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at The Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:  https://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf.  This description forms part of our auditor’s report.  Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 39 to 47 of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2022.  In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Matsa Resources Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2022, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  Responsibilities  The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.   Nexia Perth Audit Services Pty Ltd    PTC Klopper Director  Perth  29 September 2022            MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED 

ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

The following additional information is required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd in respect 
of listed public companies only. 

SHAREHOLDING 

Distribution of Shareholders as at 5 September 2022 

Range (size of holding) 

Number of Holders  Number of Units 

% 

1 – 1,000 
1,001 – 5,000 
5,001 – 10,000 
10,001 – 100,000 
100,001 – and over 

63 
44 
140 
755 
380 
1,382 

3,965 
146,087 
1,186,086 
26,604,477 
383,014,005 
410,954,620 

0.001 
0.036 
0.289 
6.474 
93.201 
100.00 

The number of shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels is 330. 

Twenty Largest Registered Shareholders of Fully Paid Ordinary Shares as at 5 September 2022 

Name 

No.  

%  

Duketon Consolidated Pty Ltd 
RASL AU LLC  
Goldfire Enterprises Pty Ltd 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd ACF Clearstream 
Sparta AG 
HF Resources Pty Ltd 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6  Mr Paul Poli 

7 8 9 10 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 11 Mr Paul Poli & Mrs Sonya Kathleen Poli

12 Goldfire Enterprises Pty Ltd 13 Mr Stacey Hubert Carter 14 Scintilla Strategic Investments Limited 15 Capretti Investments Pty Ltd 16 Mr Oliver Nikolovski & Mrs Suzanne Karine Nikolovski L & S Davies Pty Ltd 17 18 Mr Oliver Nikolovski 19 20 Emprise Nominees Pty Ltd Zero Nominees Pty Ltd 63,223,633 62,233,634 21,032,722 12,947,000 11,598,186 10,600,000 6,545,707 4,620,000 4,500,000 3,941,803 3,300,000 3,060,337 2,875,061 2,700,000 2,650,000 2,400,000 2,255,887 2,100,000 2,001,219 2,000,000 226,585,189 15.38 15.14 5.12 3.15 2.82 2.58 1.59 1.12 1.10 0.96 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.66 0.65 0.58 0.55 0.51 0.49 0.49 55.14 - 100 - MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Substantial Shareholders Ordinary shareholder Sparta AG Number 23,717,161 Percentage 5.77% Fully paid Distribution of Optionholders as at 5 September 2022 Range (size of holding) Number of Holders Number of Units % 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 – and over 83 66 29 100 96 374 36,133 162,228 219,735 4,904,637 43,897,520 49,220,253 0.07 0.33 0.45 9.96 89.19 100.00 Twenty Largest Registered Holders of Quoted Options Exercisable at $0.17 each expiring 30 April 2023 Name No. % Mr Bilal Ahmad Mr Mobeen Iqbal Gazump Resources Pty Ltd Mr Stacey Hubert Carter BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd ACF Clearstream Mr Mark Richard Jensen Mr Steven John Diggerman Mr Sufian Ahmad Goffacan Pty Ltd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mr Luke KukulJ 11 12 13 Mr Gordon John Merchant & Mr Dennis Graham Pointing 14 15 Mr Nicholas Dermott McDonald 16 17 Mr Raden Grayson-Widarsito 18 Mr Denis Graham Pointing 19 20 Jetosea Pty Ltd Toner Capital Pty Ltd Zetetic Investments Pty Ltd Sparta AG IQ Global Asset Partners Pty Ltd Scintilla Strategic Investments Limited 5,000,000 3,250,000 2,096,562 1,437,503 1,436,300 1,400,000 1,375,000 1,300,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,125,000 956,033 939,206 790,000 725,000 687,500 636,277 600,000 520,000 510,394 27,184,775 10.16 6.60 4.26 2.92 2.92 2.84 2.79 2.64 2.44 2.44 2.29 1.94 1.91 1.60 1.47 1.40 1.29 1.22 1.06 1.04 55.23 - 101 - MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESTRICTED SECURITIES The Company has no restricted securities on issue. STATEMENT OF UNQUOTED SECURITIES Number of Options 5,750,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 44,079,341 3,250,000 1,000,000 Number of Holders 3 1 1 1 141 12 1 Exercise Price $0.175 $0.35 $0.35 $0.25 $0.30 $0.21 $0.17 Date of Expiry 30 November 2022 30 November 2022 30 November 2022 30 November 2022 30 November 2022 30 October 2023 30 November 2023 - 102 - MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TABLE OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND MINERAL RESERVES AT 30 JUNE 2022 Mineral Resource Estimates – Consolidated Summary & Annual Comparison Project Resource Category Tonnes (‘000) Au (g/t) Metal Oz(‘000) 30 June 2021 Fortitude Devon Red October Measured Indicated Inferred Indicated Inferred Measured Indicated Inferred - 2,988 3,328 341 906 71 408 406 8,448 Mining Depletion Red October Indicated Inferred - - - Resource Adjustments Fortitude Devon Red October Stockpiles Fortitude Devon Red October Stockpiles Total Measured Indicated Inferred Indicated Inferred Measured Indicated Inferred Inferred Measured Indicated Inferred Indicated Inferred Measured Indicated Inferred Inferred 127 33 2,439 - 115 34 75 5 191 3,019 30 June 2022 127 3,021 5,767 341 1,021 105 483 411 191 11,467 - 103 - - 1.8 2.1 4.8 2.1 8.8 5.1 6.1 2.5 - - - 2.2 17.9 1.6 - 4.0 6.4 8.7 18.6 1.0 2.09 2.2 2.0 1.9 4.8 2.3 8.0 5.7 6.3 1.0 2.4 - 175 228 53 61 20 67 80 684 - - - 9 19 122 - 15 7 21 3 6 202 9 194 350 53 76 27 88 83 6 886 MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TABLE OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND MINERAL RESERVES AT 30 JUNE 2022 (continued) Resource Statement Notes • The geographic region for Gold Mineral Resources is Australia. • Figures have been rounded in compliance with the JORC Code (2012). Rounding errors may cause a column to not add up precisely. • Resources exclude recoveries. • Resources include reserves. Ore Reserve Estimates – Consolidated Summary & Annual Comparison (The Ore Reserve estimates are a subset of the Mineral Resource estimates) Project Reserve Category Tonnes (‘000) Au (g/t) Metal Oz(‘000) Fortitude Probable 30 June 2021 1,029 1,029 1.8 1.8 Nil Nil Fortitude Total Mining Depletion Reserve Adjustments 30 June 2022 Probable 1,029 1,029 1.8 1.8 58 58 58 58 Reserve Statement Notes • Figures are rounded to reflect appropriate levels of confidence. Apparent differences may occur due to rounding. • The geographic region for Gold Mineral Resources is Australia. Summary of Governance Arrangements and Internal Controls The Mineral Resource and Reserve estimates are reported in accordance with the JORC 2012 Code, using industry standard techniques and internal guidelines for the estimation and reporting of Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources. The Mineral Resource and Reserve are estimated by suitably qualified employees of Matsa Resources Ltd. There is no change to the reserve from the 2021 Annual Report. Matsa confirms there is no new information pertaining to reserves and no changes to the underlying reserve calculations/assumptions have been made. Competent Persons Statement Resources The information in this document that relates to exploration targets, exploration results and Mineral Resources, is based on information compiled by Pascal Blampain, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Pascal Blampain is a full- time employee, and serves on the Board, of Matsa Resources Limited and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and the type of ore deposit under consideration and the activity which he is undertaking 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’. Mr Blampain consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. - 104 - MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Reserves The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserve results is based on information compiled by Mr Frank Sibbel, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Sibbel is a non-executive director of Matsa Resources Limited. Mr Sibbel has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and the type of ore deposit under consideration and the activity which he is undertaking 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’. Mr Sibbel consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. - 105 - Tenement Type and No. P 39/6116 P 39/6117 E 39/1232 M 39/386 M 39/387 M 39/500 M 39/629 E 39/1760 L 39/222 L 39/235 L 39/237 M 39/1077 M 39/1078 E 39/21593 E 39/21623 E 52/3339 E 39/1752 E 39/1803 E 39/1812 E 39/1819 E 39/1834 E 39/1837 E 39/1863 E 39/1864 E 39/1957 E 39/1958 E 39/1980 E 39/1981 L 39/247 L 39/260 L 39/267 M 39/1 M 39/1065 M 39/1089 M 39/286 M 39/709 M 39/710 P 39/5652 P 39/5669 P 39/5670 P 39/5694 P 39/5841 E 38/2945 MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED SCHEDULE OF MINING TENEMENTS Project Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Devon Fraser Range Fraser Range Glenburg Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Holder Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Resources Limited Matsa Resources Limited Cundeelee Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Status Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Share Held 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 30% 30% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 106 - MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED SCHEDULE OF MINING TENEMENTS Project Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Carey Lake Rebecca Lake Rebecca Paraburdoo Red Dog Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Red October Symons Hill Symons Hill Galena Tenement Type and No. E 39/1770 E 39/17961 E 39/1840 E 39/18891 E 39/2015 E 39/2128 L 39/291 L /39/295 E 28/26002 E 28/26352 E 47/3518 L 39/268 L 39/217 L 39/273 M 39/411 M 39/412 M 39/413 M 39/599 M 39/600 M 39/609 M 39/610 M 39/611 M 39/721 E 28/2916 E 69/30703 E 66/1053 1= 90% held by Matsa 2= 20% held by Matsa 3= 30% held by Matsa Holder Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Resources Limited Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Red October Gold Pty Ltd Matsa Resources Limited Matsa Resources Limited Matsa Resources Limited Status Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Share Held 100% 90% 100% 90% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20% 20% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 30% 30% 100% - 107 - www.matsa.com.au