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Strong 
production 
generating 
record  
returns

Annual 
Report
2019

Contents

4

Managing 
director’s 
report

2

Chairman’s 
letter

6

Our 
strategy

19

8

FY19 
highlights

34

Directors’ 
report

Remuneration 
report (audited)

52

Financial 
statements

99

Independent 
auditor’s 
report

103

Shareholder 
information

51

Auditor’s 
independence 
declaration

107

Stanmore’s  
five-year 
financial history

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  1

Chairman’s  
letter

Dear Shareholders,

On behalf of the Directors, I am pleased to report that Stanmore Coal delivered 
a record operational performance in the 2019 financial year, leading to record 
financial outcomes for both the Company and our shareholders.

Mining operations made a safe and successful transition 
to Isaac Plains East in December 2018, with more favourable 
geological conditions and lower strip ratios supporting the 
strong operating performance delivering improved sales mix 
and margins. 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The Company’s revenue from operations totalled a new 
record of $403.1 million, an increase of 94% on the previous 
year. This resulted in gross profit of $164.8 million which 
was a 215% improvement on FY18. Underlying Earnings 
before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation 
improved by 240% to $154.9 million. Stanmore Coal 
reported Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $91.6 million, 
compared with $6.0 million in the previous financial year.

The primary drivers of the improvement in NPAT were 
increases in coal sales and realised sales price, as well 
as a more favourable mix of semi-soft and thermal coals 
and reduced production costs.

Cash generation from operations was $140.0 million, 
another substantial improvement compared with $21.9 
million in FY18. This was balanced against cash outflows 
that will support the future growth and performance of 
the business including the acquisition of Isaac Downs, 
development capital for Isaac Plains East and planned 
maintenance of major equipment and infrastructure. 
The Company ended the financial year with no funds 
drawn from the working capital facility. 

The Company completed a debt re-finance for its working 
capital and bonding facilities during the year. The new 
arrangements reflect the financial strength of the business 
and will reduce overall financing costs.

Based on the strong operational and financial performance, 
the Board declared a fully franked final dividend of 8 cents 
per share, along with the fully franked interim dividend 
of 3 cents per share. The Board will continue to reward 
shareholders with dividends that reflect the Company’s 
earnings and cashflow performance, balanced against 
the cyclicality of the sector and any capital management 
decisions that are made in the interests of sustaining the 
business. The combination of share price appreciation and 
dividends paid during the 2019 financial year delivered a 
Total Shareholder Return of 69.5%, a superior outcome 
to an investment in any other ASX-listed coal company.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

While the outlook for metallurgical coal remains positive, 
the Company is mindful of the potential for volatility as a 
result of the commodity cycle. Stanmore responds to this 
reality by concentrating on higher margin metallurgical coal 
product yield and minimising the amount of by-product 
thermal coal. A large proportion of the Company’s product 
coal is contracted to term customers, which means we 
expect achieved prices to remain stable and well above 
the cost of production, and in line with industry forecasts.

2  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

DISCIPLINED STRATEGY

GOVERNANCE

Stanmore will continue to take a disciplined approach to 
operating costs and capital investments, to ensure the 
Company generates strong cashflows and maintains a 
robust financial position. Optimising our existing portfolio 
of operating assets is an important part of the strategy and 
provides the business with a level of flexibility throughout 
the commodity price cycle which, in turn, ensures that 
we can deliver strong and stable returns to shareholders. 

During the year, the Board continued to extend its skills 
and capabilities with the appointment of Darren Yeates 
as an independent director. Mr Yeates brings considerable 
mining industry experience and is making an important 
contribution to Board deliberations.

A number of other directors – Patrick O’Connor, Andrew 
Martin and Chris McAuliffe – resigned from the Board 
during the year. 

CORPORATE ACTIVITY

In November 2018, the Company received an unsolicited 
off-market takeover offer which saw Golden Investments 
acquire a relevant interest in 25.47% of Stanmore’s shares 
on issue. 

After the reporting period, the Company also received a 
notice from Golden Investments requisitioning a meeting 
of shareholders to consider resolutions to change 
the composition of the Board. This was followed by a 
non-binding indicative proposal from Winfield Group 
Investments which, subject to satisfactory due diligence 
and finance, may result in an off-market takeover offer 
for 100% of the Company’s shares. The Board continues 
to assess both of these approaches and will keep 
Shareholders fully informed. Importantly, the Board’s 
primary focus in dealing with these matters is to maintain 
the best interests of all Stanmore Coal Shareholders.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the Stanmore 
management team, employees and contract partners 
for their efforts and teamwork that have delivered an 
outstanding performance during FY19. I would also like 
to thank shareholders for their continuing support for the 
Company. We look forward to continuing the momentum 
that has been achieved in the past financial year, for 
the ongoing benefit of all of Stanmore’s stakeholders.

Stewart Butel 
Chairman

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  3

Managing Director’s  
report

I am pleased to report that Stanmore Coal has largely delivered on 
the objectives set out for the 2019 financial year, which has generated 
improved returns for shareholders.

The Company’s objectives for FY19 focused on what we 
describe as the ‘combined effect’ that drives certainty in 
delivering returns for shareholders. The combination of 
strong operating performance, a disciplined investment 
pipeline and the foundation of a fully prepared company, 
together drive our focus on costs, margins and cash 
generation. During FY19, Stanmore continued to make 
advances in production, cost efficiency and productivity, 
building on the improvements made in previous years. 
We continued to build a track record of reliability and 
repeatability in our operations, which helped to deliver 
further EBITDA growth compared to FY18. We also 
extended the runway of coal sources to feed our 
operating infrastructure.

Delivering on the Company’s objectives has generated 
considerable value for shareholders. A 64% increase in 
Stanmore Coal’s share price, along with declared dividends 
totalling eleven cents per share represents a substantial 
return for shareholders for FY19.

Looking back on the year’s achievements, Stanmore 
has delivered record production performance and 
reduced operating costs, underpinning strong returns to 
shareholders. The Isaac Plains Complex produced a total 
of 2.93 million tonnes of ROM coal at a prime strip ratio 
of 8.8, and product coal of 2.39 million tonnes. The June 
quarter production run-rate equates to ROM production 
of approximately 3.7Mt on an annualised basis, which is 
ahead of the 3.5Mtpa capacity of the Isaac Plains Complex. 
A 10% increase in overburden removal and 78% increase in 
open-cut ROM production compared with FY18 supported 
the strong operating performance.

The cost of production reduced during the year, with the 
successful transition of mining operations to Isaac Plains 
East from Isaac Plains in December 2018. Lower strip ratios 
and favourable geological conditions at Isaac Plains East 
have contributed to a reduction in underlying FOB costs 
(excluding state royalties of $15.9/tonne) of $88.8/tonne, 
compared with $98.1/tonne in the previous financial year. 
The product mix of semi-soft coking and thermal coals 
has also improved to 89:11 with the move to Isaac Plains 
East, which led to a significant improvement in average 
realised sales prices.

Total coal sales for the year were 2.32 million tonnes.  
The average sale price for all coal sales during the year was 
$173.8/tonne, compared with $144.8/tonne in FY18. Pricing 
reflected strong demand for semi-soft and thermal coal, 
and we expect these conditions to remain stable into FY20.

As a result of this strong operating performance, Stanmore 
produced record full-year earnings and cash generation. 
Underlying EBITDA rose by 240% and net cash at the 
end of the reporting period increased by 357%, compared 
to FY18. 

Health and Safety is critical to the success of our 
operations and the outcomes we deliver as a company. 
Unfortunately, safety performance did not meet the 
high standards we expect. The Total Reportable Injury 
Frequency Rate was 16.7 per million hours, with a Lost 
Time Injury Frequency Rate of 7.6 per million hours. 
Significant resources and effort have been committed to 
implementing Fatal Risk Standards and Life Saving Rules. 
In addition, an intervention plan is being developed, and 
these initiatives are expected to correct the result and 
significantly improve safety performance.

4  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Rehabilitation continued to be an important focus of our 
operations during the year, with 150 hectares re-contoured 
and 109 hectares seeded. A number of improvement 
projects were also undertaken to improve water 
management infrastructure and environmental integrity 
at the Isaac Plains Complex.

Stanmore takes a disciplined approach to sourcing 
future coal supplies that will support improved returns 
and value growth. The next step in value generation is 
the development of Isaac Downs, which we acquired 
in July 2018 for $30 million cash (of which, $25 million 
was paid in FY19). Isaac Downs will be operated as an 
open-cut metallurgical coal mine that is expected to 
produce approximately 32 million tonnes over 8-10 years. 
The project will be a satellite operation utilising the existing 
Isaac Plains Complex coal processing and transport assets, 
which is in line with our approach of low capital cost 
development and optimising our existing infrastructure. 

During the year, we progressed the approvals process for 
Isaac Downs, commencing a number of environmental 
assessment studies, and additional exploration and coal 
quality drilling. Draft Terms of Reference were published 
for the Isaac Downs Environmental Impact Statement in 
June 2019, and subject to all required approvals, mining 
operations are expected to commence mid-2021.

Our track record of delivering on the company’s objectives 
has created an exciting outlook for Stanmore. We have 
demonstrated strong production performance and an 
improving cost structure. The runway of economic mine 
life potential extends beyond 15 years, aligned to existing 
infrastructure capacity. We maintain a disciplined, capital 
light approach to project development, and the business is 
debt free and generating significant cash from operations. 
This platform protects Stanmore against the commodity 
price cycle and puts the business in a positive position 
in the metallurgical coal market.

Stanmore Coal has performed well in the 2019 financial year 
and is positioned for future success and value generation 
for shareholders. This has been achieved through the focus 
and efforts of the team at Stanmore Coal, and I would like 
to take the opportunity to thank them for their dedication. 
Thanks also to the directors for their support and guidance 
throughout the financial year and into the future. I would 
also like to thank our contract partners, customers, the 
Moranbah community, site neighbours and shareholders 
for their continued support for Stanmore Coal. 

Daniel Clifford 
Managing Director

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  5

Our strategy

Disciplined operating 
performance and capital light 
expansion generating cash and 
creating strategic flexibility

Successful strategic 
execution delivers 
strong returns and 
flexibility through 
the cycle

PROJECT/INVESTMENT PIPELINE – SOURCE ROM COAL PIPELINE WITH DISCIPLINE      
COAL QUALITY — COST STRUCTURE — STRIP RATIO

Isaac Plains 
Complex
2.0Mt   2.4Mt

Regional  
Coal Hub
2.4Mt   5.0Mt

Emerging 
Integrated 
Coal Company

SALEABLE PRODUCTION

SALEABLE PRODUCTION

MARGIN FOCUSED 

2019 – 2020

2021 – 2022

SOURCE ROM COAL  
WITH DISCIPLINE

•  CHPP to full capacity of 3.5Mt ROM
•  2 Stage cost structure
•  Ramp-up/ramp-down capability
•  Strip Ratio/Cost Structure/ 

Coal Quality

•  Matched logistics 

MAXIMISE THE  
‘COMBINED EFFECT’

•  Multiple sources to upstream 

increased CHPP feed capacity up 
to potentially 7Mt ROM

•  Capital ‘light’ expansion on 

existing footprint giving superior 
IRR’s in the current climate 

FULLY PREPARED COMPANY
•  Multiple hubs forcing  

a combined effect

•  Benchmark performance for each 
$ or piece of equipment deployed

•  Positioned for growth at any 

point in the cycle

OPERATING PERFORMANCE IN WHAT COUNTS

Equipment
performance

Engineered
operations

Operations
leadership

6  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Isaac Plains Complex

ROM

ISAAC PLAINS
MINE

GOONYELLA BRANCH

ML 700019

ML 70342

ML 700018

ISAAC PLAINS
EAST MINE

Legend

Drainage

Major roads

Minor roads

Railway

Stanmore ML

Stanmore MDL

Stanmore EPC

Y

A

W

H

S   H I G

N

W

O

K   D

A

E

P

ML 700017

ML 700016

~

1

0

k

m

EPC 755

EPC 728

ISAAC RIVER

MDL 137

ISAAC
DOWNS

Transition to Isaac 
Plains East safely, 
on time, on budget 
reducing production 
costs and increasing 
average realised 
sales prices

N

0

4km

EPC 755

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  7

 
 
FY19 highlights

Revenue increased  
94% to $403.1m

Record operating performance  
has delivered record financial  
performance and shareholder returns

Gross profit  
more than tripled  
to $164.8m

Underlying EBITDA  
(non IFRS measure)  
$154.9m (FY18: $45.5m)

Net cash at 30 June 2019  
$90.5m with no debt  

(FY18: $19.8m)

Cash flows  
from operations  
$138m (FY18: $21.9m)

FY19 Total 
Shareholder Return  
69.5%

Share price growth

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300

250

200

150

100

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SMR share price

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8  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
Health  
and Safety

Focus on improving safety 
performance through an 
intervention plan, Fatal Risk 
Standards and Life Saving Rules

TRIFR 16.7 (total reportable injuries per million hours worked)

TRIFR
(rolling 12 month average)

25

20

15

10

5

0

Jul
17

Aug 
17

Sep 
17

Oct 
17

Nov 
17

Dec 
17

Jan 
18

Feb 
18

Mar 
18

Apr 
18

May 
18

Jun 
18

Jul 
18

Aug 
18

Sep 
18

Oct 
18

Nov 
18

Dec 
18

Jan 
19

Feb 
19

Mar 
19

Apr 
19

May 
19

Jun 
19

Environment  
and Community

Focus on site  
rehabilitation achieved 

150Ha re-contoured

109Ha re-seeded

Supported the work of 

19

local schools and  
community organisations

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  9
Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  9

Operations

FOB COSTS  
(A$/TONNE)

11.1

13.4

80.0

11.9

15.8

82.3

15.9

18.8

70.0

Successful transition of 
operations to Isaac Plains East, 
safely, on time and on budget

FY17

FY18

FY19

FOR costs

FOR to FOB costs

State royalties

2.93 million  
tonnes ROM Coal  
increased 78% from FY18

2.39 million  
tonnes  
Product Coal 

Average sales price  
A$173.8 

per tonne

Prime  
overburden 
removed  
increased 10% from FY18

Underlying  
FOB costs of  
$88.8

per tonne (excluding A$16/t 
contribution to State Royalties) 

$9.3 per tonne lower than FY18 

PRIME WASTE OVERBURDEN  
(K BCM)

 25,758 

 23,382 

 22,345 

FY17

FY18

FY19

UNDERLYING EBITDA 
($’000)

ROM TONNES MINED  
(K TONNES)

154.895

 2,929

 217 
 1,521 

 1,643 

45.548

26.756

FY17

FY18

FY19

FY17

FY18

FY19

Open-cut

High wall

10  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Development 

Acquired Isaac Downs and 
declared maiden Coal Reserve of 
24.5 million tonnes, 
supporting 8-10 year mine life

Initial Environmental 
Impact Study to be 
lodged with State Government 
by end 2019

Bankable 
Feasibility Study 
for Isaac Plains Underground 
confirmed financial viability

Project decision 
deferred until additional 
port and coal handling capacity 
is secured (or Isaac Downs 
largely completed)

FY20 guidance of  
2.35 million tonnes 
product (2.92Mt ROM) 

Outlook

Achieved prices in FY20 to remain 
stable and in line with industry 
forecasts – and well above cost 
of production – based on long 
term customer contracts, despite 
increasing pricing volatility

With increasing strip ratio at 
Isaac Plains East, unit costs to  
rise to $99.5 per tonne  

(excluding state royalties) from $88.8 per tonne in FY19

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  11

Stanmore Coal assets

12  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Stanmore Coal resources 
as at June 2019

Coal 
Type*

C, T

C, T

T

T

C, T

C, PCI

T

C

Project Name

Tenement

Isaac Plains

Isaac Plains East

Isaac Downs

Isaac South

Isaac Plains 
Complex

Clifford

The Range

Surat Basin 
Complex

Mackenzie

Belview

Tennyson

Lilyvale

Total Coal 
Resources

ML 70342 
ML 700018 
ML 700019

ML 700016 
ML 700017 
ML 700018 
ML 700019

MDL 137 
EPC 728

EPC 755

Sub Total

EPC 1274 
EPC 1276

EPC 1112 
EPC 2030

Sub Total

EPC 2081

EPC 1114 
EPC 1186 
EPC 1798

EPC 1168 
EPC 1580

EPC 1687 
EPC 2157

Sub Total

Measured 
Resources

Indicated 
Resources

Inferred 
Resources

Total 
Resources

Competent 
Person

Report 
Date

22.2

21.3

C

12.9

8.8

C, PCI

17.0

12.0

11.9

64.0

14.5

56.6

9

8

4

25

46

52

30

33

52

167

630

286

916

143

330

139

33

A May 18

A May 18

B Dec 18

C Jun 18

D Aug 16

A Oct 12

A Nov 11

A Mar 15

A Dec 12

A Feb 19

0.0

200.0

430

18.1

187.0

18.1

387.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

25.7

50.0

0.0

0.0

81

511

117

280

139

33

82.1

519.3

1126

1728

* Coal Types Potential Legend
C    Coking Coal, semi-soft or greater potential
PCI  Pulverised Coal Injection
T    Export Thermal grade

Competent Person
A    Troy Turner – Xenith
B    James Knowles – Measured Group
C    Mal Blaik – JB Mining
D   Oystein Naess – Xenith

Note 1: All Coal Resources are reported under The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (‘the JORC 
Code’) applicable at the time each report was published. Reports dated 2012, and earlier, used the JORC 2004 version, reports dated after 2012 reported 
against the requirements of the 2012 JORC code. None of the resources reported under JORC 2004 have been updated to comply with JORC 2012 on the 
basis that the information has not materially changed since it was originally reported.
Note 2: For all Resources reported under the JORC 2012 Code, Stanmore confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects 
the information included in this announcement and in the case of each of the reported JORC 2012 estimates of coal resources, that all material assumptions 
and technical parameters underpinning the estimates provided in this announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Note 3: Rounding to the nearest significant figure is applied to Total Resource Tonnes in the Inferred Category. This is deemed conservative and reflective 
of the Inferred Resource category confidence level and accounts for the minor differences in the overall total reported resources.
Note 4: All Coal Resources are reported on a 100% basis; Stanmore Coal’s economic interest in Clifford is 60%, Mackenzie is 95%, and Lilyvale is 85%, 
all other tenure is 100% owned by Stanmore Coal.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  13

Stanmore Coal reserves 
as at June 2019

Project Name

Tenement

Proved Probable

Total

Proved Probable

Total

Competent 
Person

Report 
Date

Coal Reserves

Marketable Reserves

Isaac Plains 
Open-cut

Isaac Plains East 
Open-cut

Isaac Plains 
Underground

Isaac Downs

Isaac Plains 
Complex

The Range

Total Coal 
Reserves

ML 70342

ML 700016 
ML 700017 
ML 700018 
ML 700019

ML 70342 
ML 700018 
ML 700019

MDL 137 
EPC 728

1.0

9.4

0.1

1.1

2.6

11.9

0.7

7.2

0.0

2.0

0.7

9.2

E Aug 19

E Aug 19

0.0

12.9

12.9

0.0

9.4

9.4

F Apr 18

17.0

7.5

24.5

11.2

4.6

15.8

E Dec 18

Sub Total

27.3

23.1

50.4

19.1

16.0

35.1

EPC 1112 
EPC 2030 
MLA 55001

0.0

116.6

116.6

0.0

94.2

94.2

G Jul 11

Sub Total

27.3

139.7

167.0

19.1

110.2

129.3

Coal Type Ratio – Coking: Thermal (% of Marketable Coal Reserve)
Isaac Plains OC – 69%:31%
Isaac Plains East OC – 98%:2%
Isaac Plains Underground – 88%:12%
Isaac Downs – 100% Coking
The Range – 100% Thermal

Competent Person
E    Tony O’Connell – Optimal/Measured Group
F    Mark McKew – Geostudy
G    Richard Hoskings – Minserve

Note 1: All Coal Resources are reported under The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reservces (‘the JORC 
Code’) applicable at the time each report was published. Reports dated 2012, and earlier, used the JORC 2004 version, reports dated after 2012 reported 
against the requirements of the 2012 JORC code. None of the reserves reported under JORC 2004 have been updated to comply with JORC 2012 on the 
basis that the information has not materially changed since it was originally reported.
Note 2: For all Reserves reported under the JORC 2012 Code, Stanmore confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects 
the information included in this announcement and in the case of each of the reported JORC 2012 estimates of coal reserves, that all material assumptions 
and technical parameters underpinning the estimates provided in this announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Note 3: Totals may not be exact due to significant figure rounding.
Note 4: The Reserves quoted for The Range project were established in 2011 under the relevant JORC Code at the time and used a coal price of A$120/tonne 
for benchmark NEWC thermal coal equivalent. These Reserves were supported by a Feasibility Study that assumed the completion of the Surat Basin rail to 
connect the mine to the Port of Gladstone.
Note 5: All Coal Reserves are reported on a 100% basis, and Stanmore Coal’s economic interest in the tenure above is 100%.
Note 6: The IP & IPE Coal Reserves above, are based upon the May 2018 Coal Resource Report. This May 2018 Resource Report does not include a reduction 
due to mining depletion during FY19 of approximately 3 Million tonnes.
Note 7: The Isaac Downs Reserves are reported as 65% semi-hard coking coal and 35% pulverised coal injection (PCI).

The Coal Resource and Coal Reserve information was announced to shareholders on 30 August 2019. Each Competent 
Person described above has consented to the publication of the relevant Resource or Reserve as indicated on the tables 
above. Each Competent Person has sufficient experience which is relevant to the type of deposit under consideration  
and to the activity being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code.

14  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Development projects

The Range 
Thermal Coal 
Project

The feasibility study completed in 
2012 covering geology, mining and 
infrastructure confirmed The Range as  
a high quality, export grade, thermal coal 
project producing 94Mt of product over 
a 22-year life. This study continues to be 
reviewed to examine if the application 
of the latest mining techniques can 
reduce forecast operating costs. 

The other focus is the investigation of possible rail 
infrastructure solutions to link the project with the Port 
of Gladstone. Until there is certainty as to timing of the 
rail solution, Stanmore will continue with environmental 
monitoring and other minor on-site activities to maintain 
compliance with approvals. In March 2019 a new site 
specific Environmental Authority (EA) was applied for 
and this application was accepted by the Department 
of Environment and Science (DES) as appropriate to 
re-activate the DES approval process. The mining lease 
applications remain ‘on foot’ pending the outcome of the 
EA approval process.

TENEMENTS 
EPC 1112, 2030 
MLA 55001, 55009, 55010

AREA
90km2

LOCATION
Surat Basin – 
24km south-east 
of Wandoan

JORC RESOURCE
Total of 285Mt high 
quality open pit thermal 
coal (18Mt Measured + 
187Mt Indicated + 81Mt 
Inferred Resource)

OWNERSHIP
100% Stanmore Coal

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  15

Development projects 
(continued)

Clifford  
Thermal Coal 
Project

The Clifford Project covers about 820km2 
in Queensland’s highly prospective Surat 
Basin. The project is regionally located 
near Stanmore’s The Range Project,  
a potential 5Mt/a open cut export grade 
thermal coal project. The Clifford Project 
adjoins Glencore’s Wandoan Project and 
is targeting thermal coal deposits at 
depths amenable to open cut mining.

The joint exploration initiative with JOGMEC played  
a key role in the identification and development of new, 
long term sources of high quality thermal coal highly 
suitable for Japanese electricity generators.

The JORC Resource defined to date totals 630Mt  
(200Mt Indicated + 430 Mt Inferred Resource).

16  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

TENEMENTS
EPC 1274, 1276

AREA
820km2

LOCATION
Surat Basin –  
north-west  
of Wandoan

JORC RESOURCE
630Mt (200Mt  
Measured + 430Mt 
Inferred Resource)

OWNERSHIP
60% Stanmore Coal 
40% JOGMEC

Development projects 
(continued)

Belview  
Coking Coal 
Project

The Belview Project is a potential  
large scale, metallurgical coal project 
located in the heart of Queensland’s 
Bowen Basin. Belview currently hosts  
a 330Mt JORC Resource (50Mt Indicated 
and 280Mt Inferred) suitable for 
underground mining.

Extensive coal analysis has shown the primary product  
will be low ash (typically 6-7.5% ad) that is attractive to steel 
making companies. Washed coking coal is likely to exhibit  
low sulphur (0.4%-0.55% ad) and moderate phosphorus 
(0.07%-0.1% ad). 

The secondary PCI coal has low-volatile matter, standard ash, 
low sulphur and moderate phosphorus content. At a typical 
ash level of 10-11% (ad), the calorific value is regarded as high 
(~7,500 kcal/kg gad). This calorific value level, along with the 
high carbon content, indicates a high coke replacement ratio. 
The variable iron and calcium content in the ash impact the 
ash fusion temperature. The HGI is high (~80-87).

Under certain processing scenarios, a thermal coal product 
may also be produced at minimal yields (5-10%) additional to 
the PCI product, as a moderate ash (20% ad) with reasonably 
high energy content around 6,500 kcal/kg (gad) and 
attractive HGI of 75-80.

Wash and clean coal composite analysis of Belview coal 
samples indicates that together these products can be 
produced at a high overall washed yield, with an achieved 
laboratory yield for the main seam (Pollux) of 79%. 

TENEMENTS 
EPC 1114, 1186, 1798

AREA 
125km2

LOCATION
Bowen Basin –  
10km south-west 
of Blackwater

JORC RESOURCE
330Mt (50Mt  
Indicated + 280Mt 
Inferred Resource)

OWNERSHIP
100% Stanmore Coal

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  17

Development projects 
(continued)

Lilyvale  
Coking Coal 
Project

The Lilyvale Project is 25km  
north-east of Emerald and close  
to the operating Kestrel South and 
Gregory-Crinum coking coal mines, 
and is also adjacent to the MDL held by 
Idemitsu. The project hosts the German 
Creek seam from 336m in depth with 
a typical thickness across the project 
area of 2.2-2.5m. Geologically, the 
project and surrounding areas are well 
understood and not expected to be 
geologically complex.

The project area has defined JORC Resource  
of 33Mt (Inferred). Further exploration is planned  
to define additional resources. 

The Company maintains other exploration tenements 
including MacKenzie and Tennyson. 

18  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

TENEMENTS
EP 1687, 2157

AREA
13km2

LOCATION
Bowen Basin –  
north-east  
of Emerald

JORC RESOURCE
33Mt (33Mt  
Inferred Resource)

OWNERSHIP 
85% Stanmore Coal 
15% Bowen Coking Coal

Directors’ report  

The Directors present their report on the Consolidated Entity consisting of 
Stanmore Coal Limited (the Company) and the entities it controlled at the end of, 
or during, the year ended 30 June 2019 (referred to in this report as Stanmore Coal, 
the Company, the Group, or the Consolidated Entity). 

DIRECTORS

The Directors of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report are:

Dan Clifford

B. Eng (Mining) 

MANAGING DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 14 NOVEMBER 2016)
Dan has more than 25 years’ experience in the coal 
mining industry and has worked in Australia, South 
Africa and New Zealand. He has substantial open cut 
and underground coal mining experience, including 
responsibility for major dragline and longwall operations 
under previous employers including Glencore, Anglo Coal, 
BHP Billiton and Solid Energy. 

Dan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Solid 
Energy New Zealand in 2014 when the company was 
facing significant financial pressures and very difficult 
market conditions for coal mining companies. During 
this period, significant achievements in health and safety 
and operational efficiencies were reached. In parallel 
with running the operations of Solid Energy, Dan led the 
process of an asset sales program. Dan previously held 
the position of General Manager of the Ulan Complex at 
Glencore in Ulan, New South Wales, and has held roles with 
Anglo Coal and BHP in technical, operational and regional 
management roles.

Dan was a member of the Health, Safety, Environment 
and Community Committee from 26 October 2018 to 
3 May 2019. 

During the past three years, Dan has not served 
as a Director of any other listed companies.

Stewart Butel 

B. Science (Geology), Grad Dip in Business Studies, 
Advanced Certificate of Coal Mining, GAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 18 SEPTEMBER 2017) 

CHAIRMAN  
(APPOINTED 1 FEBRUARY 2018)
Stewart has more than 40 years of experience in 
operational management and board roles in the 
resources industry in New South Wales, Queensland 
and Western Australia. He joined Wesfarmers Limited in 
2000 as Managing Director of the Curragh mine, and was 
Managing Director of Wesfarmers Resources between 
2006 and 2016. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science 
(Geology) and qualifications in business and mining. 
He has completed the Breakthrough Program for Senior 
Executives at IMD Business School in Switzerland and 
the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business 
School. He was appointed to the Board of Gladstone Ports 
Corporation in October 2018. He is a past director of a 
number of Wesfarmers subsidiaries, and Duet Company 
and Duet Investment Holdings. He is immediate past 
President of Queensland Resources Council and has held 
directorships of a number of resources industry bodies 
including Minerals Council of Australia, Chamber of Mines 
and Energy WA, Australian Coal Association and its low 
emissions technology fund, ACALET.

Stewart is a member of the Remuneration and 
Nominations Committee, the Audit and Risk Management 
Committee and the Health, Safety, Environment and 
Community Committee.

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

• 

• 

• 

 Duet Company Limited 
(Appointed 01/09/2016 until its delisting on 16/05/2017)

 Duet Investment Holdings 
(Appointed 01/09/2016 until its delisting on 16/05/2017)

 RPM Global Holdings Limited 
(Appointed 01/09/2018 – Current).

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  19

 
Directors’ report  
(continued)

Stephen Bizzell 

B. Com, MAICD

Neal O’Connor

B. Laws and Dip. Legal Practice, GAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 5 OCTOBER 2009)
Stephen has been a Director of Stanmore since 2009 and 
is the Chairman of boutique corporate advisory and funds 
management group, Bizzell Capital Partners Pty Ltd. He was 
an Executive Director of Arrow Energy Ltd from 1999 until its 
acquisition in 2010 by Shell and PetroChina for $3.5 billion. 
He was instrumental in Arrow’s corporate and commercial 
success and its growth from a junior explorer to a large 
integrated energy company. He was also a co-founder and 
director of Bow Energy Ltd until its $550 million takeover.

Stephen qualified as a Chartered Accountant and early in 
his career was employed in the Corporate Finance division 
of Ernst & Young and the Corporate Tax division of Coopers 
& Lybrand. He has had considerable experience and success 
in the fields of corporate restructuring, debt and equity 
financing, and mergers and acquisitions. He has over 25 years’ 
corporate finance and public company management 
experience in the resources and energy sectors in Australia 
and Canada with various public companies.

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

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 18 SEPTEMBER 2017)
Neal has 30 years of legal experience in private practice in 
Australia and the United Kingdom, and within the resources 
industry. He was Company Secretary and General Counsel 
of the global copper business unit of Xstrata plc between 
2003 and 2013, prior to which he was the General Manager 
Legal at MIM Holdings. Neal holds Bachelor of Laws and 
Diploma of Legal Practice from Queensland University 
of Technology. He is admitted to practice as a solicitor in 
Queensland and England and Wales. He is also a Member 
of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

During the past three years, Neal has also served as 
a Director of the following listed company:

• 

 Mitchell Services Limited  
(Appointed 21 October 2015 – current).

Neal is Chairman of the Remuneration and Nominations 
Committee and a member of the Health, Safety, 
Environment and Community Committee and was a 
member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee 
from 21 January 2019 to 3 May 2019. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 Armour Energy Limited 
(Appointed 09/03/2012 – current)

 Diversa Ltd  
(Appointed 25/08/2010 – delisted 06/10/2016)

 Laneway Resources Limited  
(Appointed 28/06/1996 – current)

 Renascor Resources Limited 
(Appointed 01/09/2010 – current)

 UIL Energy Ltd  
(Appointed 01/08/2014 – delisted 03/01/2019)

 Strike Energy Limited 
(Appointed 31/12/2018 – current).

Stephen is the Chairman of the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee and a member of the 
Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

20  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Darren Yeates

B. Eng. (Mining), Grad Dip in Mgmt,  
Grad Dip in Applied Fin & Invest., MBA, FAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 3 MAY 2019)
Darren is an experienced Director with over 30 years’ 
experience in the mining and metals industry. Most 
recently he was Chief Executive of GVK Hancock Coal. 
He spent over 22 years working with Rio Tinto including 
as Acting Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer 
for Rio Tinto Coal Australia, General Manager Ports and 
Infrastructure for Pilbara Iron and General Manager Tarong 
Coal. Prior to joining Rio Tinto, he worked for 6 years for 
BHP in coal operations and metalliferous exploration. 

Darren has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from 
University of Queensland, a Graduate Diploma in 
Management from the University of Central Queensland 
and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment 
from the Securities Institute of Australia. He has an 
Executive MBA from the Monash Mt Eliza Business 
School and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors.

During the past three years, Darren has also served 
as a Director of the following listed company:

• 

 EMECO Holdings Limited  
(Appointed 01/04/2017 – current).

Darren is the Chairman of the Health, Safety, Environment 
and Community Committee and a member of the Audit 
and Risk Management Committee.

Patrick O’Connor

B. Com, FAICD

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(RESIGNED 21 SEPTEMBER 2018)
Patrick is an experienced non-executive director in a 
wide range of industries including mining, oil and gas 
exploration, forestry, biotechnology and government 
utilities across several international jurisdictions (Australia, 
Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA).

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

• 

• 

 Optiscan Imaging Limited 
(Appointed 21/07/2015 – resigned 12/04/2016)

 Tech Mpire Limited  
(Appointed 26/07/2016 – resigned 24/02/2017).

Chris McAuliffe

LLB (Hons), MBA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(RESIGNED 7 DECEMBER 2018)
Chris McAuliffe is co-founder and Managing Director 
of Sprint Capital, a Hong Kong based private equity 
investment management group. Chris has more than 
20 years’ experience in private equity and investment 
banking with significant relationships across Asia. Prior to 
co-founding Sprint Capital in 2008, Chris was a Managing 
Director and co-head of Asia Pacific Industrials Group at 
Citigroup in Hong Kong, prior to which he was a Managing 
Director and head of Asia Industrials and Services Group 
at Credit Suisse in Singapore.

During the past four years, Chris has also served as 
a Director of the following listed companies:

• 

• 

 Chaswood Resources Holdings Limited (SGX) 
(Appointed 30/04/2012 – resigned 01/07/2018)

 Xplorer PLC (London) 
(Appointed 27/06/2013 – current)

Prior to Chris’s resignation, he was a member of the 
Audit and Risk Management Committee. 

Andrew Martin

B. Com (Hons)

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
(APPOINTED 26 OCTOBER 2018 AND 
RESIGNED 16 NOVEMBER 2018)
Andrew has more than 20 years’ experience in corporate 
finance and advisory services, particularly in infrastructure, 
utilities and natural resources. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Ian Poole

B. Econ, CA

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Ian was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 8 May 2017 
and Company Secretary of Stanmore Coal Limited on 
2 June 2017.

Ian has 30 years’ experience in financial and commercial 
roles in the resources industry in Australia and the United 
States. He was Chief Financial Officer of ASX-listed 
minerals processing and infrastructure company, Sedgman 
Limited between 2010 and 2016. Prior to this, he worked for 
Rio Tinto Coal Australia Pty Ltd and Pasminco Resources.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  21

Directors’ report  
(continued)

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

The relevant interests of each Director in the shares and rights issued by the Consolidated Entity, as notified by the 
directors to the Australian Securities Exchange in accordance with section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, 
at the date of this report. 

Stewart Butel

Dan Clifford1

Stephen Bizzell

Neal O'Connor

Darren Yeates

Ordinary shares

316,379

513,952

7,377,106

125,204

–

1    Dan Clifford held 1,690,750 rights issued by the Consolidated Entity as at the date of this report

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the year and the number 
of meetings attended by each Director was as follows:

Board

Audit and Risk 
Management 
Committee

Remuneration 
and Nominations 
Committee

Health, Safety, 
Environment 
and Community 
Committee

Held while 
in office

Meetings 
attended

Held while 
in office

Meetings 
attended

Held while 
in office

Meetings 
attended

Held while 
in office

Meetings 
attended

Stewart Butel

Dan Clifford

Stephen Bizzell

Neal O'Connor

Darren Yeates

Patrick O’Connor

Chris McAuliffe

Andrew Martin

31 

31 

31 

31 

5

8

14

2

31 

31 

31 

29 

4

8

10

2

5 

–

5 

1 

1

–

3

–

5 

– 

5 

1 

1

–

2

–

7 

–

7 

7 

–

4

–

–

7 

– 

7 

7 

–

4

–

–

4 

1 

– 

4 

1

2

–

–

4

1 

– 

4 

1

2

–

–

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of Stanmore Coal Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Company”, “the Group” or “the Consolidated 
Entity”) is the exploration, development, production and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal in Queensland, Australia.

22  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Highlights for the year ending 30 June 2019 include:

• 

• 

 Full year net profit after tax of $91.598m.

 Underlying EBITDA of $154.895m (non-IFRS measure) an increase from $45.548m (non-IFRS measure) in FY18.

•  Cash generation from operations was $140.043m (FY18 of $21.874m).

• 

• 

• 

• 

 Net cash of $90.465m at 30 June 2019 (FY18 $19.817m).

 Acquisition of Isaac Downs completed with acquisition payments (FY19 $25m) paid from operating cash flows.

 Share price increase from $0.87 (30 June 2018) to $1.425 (30 June 2019), representing a 64% increase in 
shareholder value.

 Payment of a maiden unfranked 2 cps on 23 November 2018 and payment of a fully franked interim 3 cps dividend 
on 30 April 2019.

•  A final dividend of 8 cps fully franked is declared for FY19 (FY18 2 cps unfranked) payable on 31 October 2019.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Coal Sales and Other Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross Profit/(loss)

Other income and expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax and net finance expenses 

Finance income

Financial expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax benefit/(expense)

Income tax benefit/(expense)

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense

2019 
$M

403.059 

(238.285)

164.774 

(26.620)

138.154 

0.476 

(10.100)

2018 
$M

208.081 

(155.790)

52.291 

(33.465)

18.826 

0.293 

(9.079)

128.530 

10.040 

(36.932)

91.598

(4.074)

5.966 

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  23

Directors’ report  
(continued)

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)

UNDERLYING EBITDA RESULT (NON-IFRS MEASURE)
Underlying EBITDA reflects statutory EBITDA as adjusted to reflect the Director’s assessment of the result for the ongoing 
business activities of the Consolidated Entity. These numbers have not been audited.

Profit/(loss) before income tax and net finance expenses

Depreciation and amortisation

Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation 
(EBITDA) (Non-IFRS measure)

Adjustments for Underlying EBITDA

Write-off of non-current inventory

Impairment and write off of exploration assets

Takeover defence costs

Remeasurement of onerous contracts 

Remeasurement of rehabilitation provision

Fair value movement contingent consideration

Underlying EBITDA (Non-IFRS measure)

Note

 2

 2

 10

 14

 15

 16

2019 
$M

138.154 

11.383 

149.537

4.364

– 

1.143

(9.428)

3.134

6.145

154.895 

2018 
$M

18.826 

5.207 

24.033

–

0.008 

–

(4.040)

(0.281)

25.828 

45.548 

The Underlying EBITDA of $154.895m in FY19 was a $109.347m improvement compared to underlying EBITDA of 
$45.548m in FY18. The improvement in EBITDA performance was due to a 99% increase in underlying margin of A$69.1/t 
in FY19 compared to $34.8/t in FY18. The transition of the mining operations from the Isaac Plains mine to the Isaac 
Plains East mine during the year resulted in improved geological conditions and better coal quality which has enabled 
the Consolidated Entity to maintain the strong operational performance and improve the sales mix achieved.

The primary drivers contributing to the NPAT result of $91.598m include:

• 

• 

• 

• 

 Gross revenue from coal sales increased to $403.036m in FY19 from $190.832m in FY18. The increase was driven by 
a $29.0/t increase in the A$ realised price to an average of A$173.8/t from $144.8/t in FY18 and an increase in sales 
of produced coal from 2,319kt in FY19 from 1,318kt in FY18.

 The production mix at Isaac Plains was typically 70:30 semi soft to thermal however following the move to Isaac Plains 
East, this production mix has improved to 89:11 semi soft to thermal mix providing a significant benefit in realised sales 
prices achieved.

 Underlying FOB costs of $104.7/t were $5.3/t lower than FY18 and included $15.9/t of state royalties which were 
$4.0/t higher than FY18.

 The Consolidated Entity updated its Life of Mine (LOM) plan during the year to include the Isaac Downs project. 
Following the inclusion of Isaac Downs, there was a recognition of an additional $5.893m of contingent consideration 
which may be payable to the previous owners of Isaac Downs when the hard-coking coal price exceeds A$170.0/t 
(CPI indexed) the company is required to pay a production-based royalty of $1/t up to a cap of A$10m.

24  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The variance between Underlying EBITDA and cashflow from operations is primarily due to the settlement of liabilities 
which arose on the acquisition of Isaac Plains and net financing costs, as outlined in the table below.

Underlying EBITDA

Net Financing costs

Settlement of onerous contracts

Completion of rehabilitation works

Settlement of vendor royalties – contingent consideration

Net movement in working capital

Cash flow from operations

Note

2 

 14

 15

 16

2019 
$M

2018 
$M

154.895 

45.548 

(1.268)

(1.849)

(4.848)

(9.560)

2.673

(6.645)

(2.652)

(6.705)

(5.550)

(2.122)

140.043 

21.874 

In FY19 $4.848m (FY18 $6.705m) was invested in rehabilitation at Isaac Plains mine. Stanmore Coal integrates this core 
activity with operations to ensure timely and efficient close out of rehabilitation.

CASHFLOW
In the year to 30 June 2019, a total net cash inflow of $70.648m was recorded. The net inflow from operating activities was 
$140.043m. Cash outflows from investing activities were $60.777m mainly attributable to the acquisition of Isaac Downs, 
Isaac Plains East development capital and planned maintenance of the major equipment and infrastructure. At the end 
of year, no funds were drawn from the working capital facility. The net outflow from financing activities relates to primarily 
to dividends paid during the year.

Net cash at beginning of year

Net cash from operating activities

Net cash from investing activities

Net cash from financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

Net cash at end of year

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

2019 
$M

19.817 

140.043

(60.777)

(8.618)

70.648

90.465 

2018 
$M

27.515 

21.874 

(13.971)

(15.601)

(7.698)

19.817 

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
The Consolidated Entity continues to be committed to the current and future performance of the business for the health, 
safety and wellbeing of our people, the environment and the communities in which we operate.

The Consolidated Entity undertook or managed 657,966 hours (FY18 547,970 hours) of coal mining, drilling, exploration, 
and mine development activities (directly and through its contractors) during the year and reported five lost time injuries. 
The Total Reportable Injury Frequency Rate for the year was 16.7 per million hours, with a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate 
of 7.6 per million hours. The Consolidated Entity is disappointed with the safety performance for FY19 and has developed 
an intervention plan to address the poor performance. This intervention plan will work in conjunction with the Fatal Risk 
Standards and the Life Saving Rules. 

Rehabilitation continues to be a strong focus of the Consolidated Entity with 150ha recontoured and 109ha seeded. 
Additionally, a number of improvement projects were undertaken to improve water management infrastructure and 
environmental integrity across the Isaac Plains Complex.

Stanmore Coal supported the communities in which our operations are located with a number of grants, sponsorships 
and important community initiatives and events. Significant ‘in-kind’ time was also dedicated to regional industry bodies 
and professional groups to enhance local industry and services in the region.

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Directors’ report  
(continued)

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

OPERATIONS
During FY19 the operations of the Consolidated Entity moved from the Isaac Plains mining area, to the Isaac Plains East 
area. The dragline moved from Isaac Plains to Isaac Plains East in December 2018, this move was done safely, on time 
and on budget. Coal mining at Isaac Plains finished in February 2019 and now the Consolidated Entity is focussed on 
mining at Isaac Plains East. As a result of the higher quality of resource at Isaac Plains East and the lower strip ratio, 
the Consolidated Entity has seen a significant reduction in waste removal costs and increase in sales margin as a result 
of the favourable product mix. 

The Isaac Plains Complex delivered 2,929kt of ROM coal to the coal handling and processing plant (CHPP) at a prime strip 
ratio of 11.4x. This performance was underpinned by a 10% increase in overburden and 78% increase in open-cut ROM 
performance compared to FY18. 

Product coal production of 2,390kt with the CHPP delivering a total yield of 81.6%. The FY19 production split of semi soft 
and thermal coal was 89% semi-soft and 11% thermal, with most of the thermal coal being from coal produced from the 
oxidised area of the mining area. This oxidised coal has limited coking properties but is also not expected to be present 
in future Isaac Plains East mining areas. 

The Consolidated Entity completed capital works for the CHPP and dragline during the year together with further funding 
the Isaac Plains East development and the purchase of Isaac Downs reflecting the $58.101m cash outflow incurred on 
investing activities. All capital projects continue to be undertaken safely, on time and on budget. 

The average sale price achieved for all coal (both met and thermal) during the year was A$173.8/t, driven by strong market 
demand for premium hard coking coal. Second tier coking coal and thermal prices also moved upward along with hard 
coking coal increases although not to the same extent. The Consolidated Entity continues to place emphasis on tethering 
pricing dynamics to the premium hard coking coal index, further distancing its brand from the Hunter Valley semi-soft 
products. Further, the Consolidated Entity will continue its focus on coking coal product yield, actively minimising the 
amount of by-product thermal it produces.

The Group notes potential upcoming pricing volatility as a result of the cyclical nature of the business. However, with 
a large proportion of tonnage contracted into term customers, the Group expects its achieved prices to remain stable, 
in line with industry forecasts, and well above the company’s cost of production.

COAL TYPE PRICE

e
n
n
o
t
/
$
S
U

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

Hard Coking Coal

Thermal Coal

Semi-soft Coking Coal

Jan 2015

Jan 2016

Jan 2017

Jan 2018

Jan 2019

Source: Platts – August 2019 Coal Trader International.

26  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

In light of continued strong coal prices being achieved, the Consolidated Entity will accelerate production where it makes 
financial and commercial sense to do so. Following the successful transition of mining operations to Isaac Plains East from 
Isaac Plains in December 2018, the Consolidated Entity has realised a reduced cost of production due to the favourable 
geological conditions and lower strip ratio pits.

Prime Overburden (bcm)

ROM coal produced – Open cut (kt)

ROM strip ratio (prime)

CHPP feed (kt)

ROM stockpile (kt)

Saleable coal produced (kt)

Saleable coal purchased (kt)

Coal sales

– Metallurgical (kt)

– Thermal (kt)

Total gross coal sales (kt)

Product Yield

Coal product stockpiles (kt)

Average sale price achieved (A$/t)

Unit costs of sales (A$/t sold)

FOR cost (A$/t sold)

FOR to FOB cost (ex. State royalty) (A$/t sold)

State royalty (A$/t sold)

FOB cash cost (A$/t sold)

Margin (A$/t sold)

2019

25,758

2,929

8.8

2,951

109

2,390

27

1,985

334

2,319 

81.0%

191

173.8

70.0

18.8

15.9

104.7

69.1

2018

23,382

1,643

14.2

1,602

85

1,128

10

835

483

1,318 

70.4%

80

144.8

82.3

15.8

11.9

110.0

34.8 

The variance between coal margins and Underlying EBITDA is due to toll loading margin and net corporate overheads 
as shown in the table below.

Coal sales (t’000)

Margin (A$/t)

Coal sales margin

Margin from toll loading 3rd party coal

Unallocated corporate overhead

Underlying EBITDA

2019 
$M

2,319

69.1

2018 
$M

1,318

34.8

160.243

45.866

(0.003)

(5.345)

3.356

(3.674)

154.895

45.548 

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Directors’ report  
(continued)

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

ISAAC DOWNS PROJECT

On 31 July 2018, the agreement entered into with Peabody Australia for the purchase of Isaac Downs (formally 
Wotonga South) completed. The agreement was to acquire MDL137 and EPC728 from Millennium Coal Pty Ltd including 
all the geological and mining information associated with these tenements. Stanmore Coal agreed to acquire the coking 
coal deposit contained within MDL 137 and the additional exploration area (EPC 728) for $30 million cash (consisting 
of $6.0 million payable on completion in July 2018 followed by a series of deferred payments totalling a further 
$24 million payable over the following 12 months). A total of $25m was paid during FY19. 

Isaac Downs is located 10 kilometres south of the existing Isaac Plains operations. Isaac Downs will be operated as a 
satellite open cut mining operation which will utilise the existing Isaac Plains infrastructure with coal washing and train 
loading activities to be undertaken at the existing CHPP, ensuring a capital light approach is maintained. 

At acquisition, MDL137 had a JORC standard Coal Resource of 22.9 million tonnes. Stanmore Coal combined this resource 
area with parts of EPC728 (acquired as part of the transaction) and EPC755 (already owned by Stanmore Coal) and 
re-assessed the Coal Resource across the tenement boundaries. On 21 December 2018 Stanmore Coal declared an 
updated Coal Resource of 33 million tonnes1 for the Isaac Downs Project and declared a maiden Coal Reserve for the Isaac 
Downs Project of 24.5 million tonnes, of which 17.0 million tonnes met the Proved category and 7.5 million tonnes met the 
Probable category under the JORC 2012 Code. The Isaac Downs project is expected to support a mine life of 8 to 10 years. 
Coal quality information for Isaac Downs indicates the operation will have the capability to produce semi-hard coking coal, 
a mid-volatility pulverised coal injection product, as well as a range of semi-soft and weak coking coals. 

Since the completion of this acquisition, several significant milestones have been reached in order to realise the full value 
of this acquisition. The Consolidated Entity has commenced the following environmental studies to collect baseline data 
and complete the environmental assessment studies required:

•  Dry season and wet season flora and fauna ecology 

•  Groundwater monitoring

•  Aquatic ecology

•  Groundwater dependent ecosystems

•  Soils and land capability

•  Hydrology and flood studies

•  Noise and vibration

•  Post mining land-use options and rehabilitation planning

•  Water management and surface water

•  Air quality

•  Geochemistry

•  Traffic

•  Social 

•  Economic

•  Cultural heritage.

Additional exploration and coal quality drilling commenced in 2019 which will increase the knowledge of the coal resource 
further and provide a platform for the development of a Bankable Feasibility Study. Sufficient infrastructure design 
has been undertaken to define the project. The three major infrastructure components are the flood protection levee 
that separates the mining area from the Isaac River, the haul road to link the project to the existing Isaac Plains Mine, 
and the bridge to provide grade separation between the haul road and the Peak Downs Highway (the haul road will rely 
on an underpass under the highway).

1  Coal Resources; Measured 17Mt, Indicated 12Mt, Inferred 4Mt Total 33Mt

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The following milestones are important and demonstrate that the approval process for the Isaac Downs Project is well 
established and progressing according to plan:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) granted Stanmore’s request to prepare a Voluntary 
Environmental Impact Statement under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (EP Act) on 5th April 2019.

 The project was referred under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC 
Act) to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE) on 06 March 2019. On 14 May 
2019, DoEE determined the project to be a controlled action and the project will be assessed under the bilateral 
agreement with Queensland.

 Stanmore Coal lodged formal Mining Lease applications with the Queensland Department of Natural Resources, 
Mines and Energy (DNRME) for the project on 27 May 2019.

 An application to DES for an Environmental Authority was made on 24 June 2019.

 Stanmore Coal and DES published the draft Terms of Reference for the Isaac Downs Project EIS on 27 June 2019. 
The Initial Advice Statement is also available through the Stanmore and DES websites from that date.

The Consolidated Entity is working towards having the initial Environmental Impact Study lodged with the Queensland 
State Government by the end of 2019.

CAT EXCAVATOR PURCHASE
On 2 July 2019, the Consolidated Entity entered into a binding agreement with Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited to 
acquire a 600-tonne excavator (CAT 6060) for the Isaac Plains East mine. The CAT 6060 will join the current operations 
at Isaac Plains East and will be supported by a trucking fleet supplied by existing contractor, Golding (ASX: NWH). 

The purchase of the CAT 6060 will be financed through an equipment loan facility with Caterpillar Financial Australia 
Limited, who are a lender associated with Caterpillar Inc and Hastings Deering. The term of the loan facility is 5 years. 

Following the granting of environmental approvals for the Isaac Downs Project, it is planned that the CAT 6060 will 
transition to the Isaac Downs Project, where it will establish the initial mine operations. Operations at Isaac Plains East 
will continue in parallel during this time. 

The total investment in the CAT 6060 is $13 million which includes additional capital to support the CAT 6060, such as 
warehouse/workshop facilities, and associated equipment expenditure. The expected life of the equipment is greater  
than 10 years and this investment is considered an integral part of the Isaac Downs project, as well as currently  
supporting the Isaac Plains East operations in the shorter term. 

DEBT REFINANCE
On 28 June 2019, the Consolidated Entity completed a debt refinance in relation to its working capital and bonding facility 
with existing financier, Taurus and established an additional bonding facility with Liberty Specialist Markets. 

The new arrangements, effective from 1 July 2019, form an important part of the Consolidated Entity’s overall business 
strategy and reflects the financial strength of the Consolidated Entity. The changes will decrease the overall financing 
costs for the Consolidated Entity. 

The key terms of the refinance with Taurus are:

•  Extension of the existing facility to 30 June 2022 (previously 15 November 2019)

• 

Increase in working capital facility to US $28 million (previously US $22 million)

•  Reduction of bonding facility to US $12 million (previously US $29 million)

• 

• 

Interest rate on drawn funds of 8.0% (previously 10.0%)

Interest rate on undrawn funds 2.0% (unchanged)

•  Royalty payable on proceeds of sales from Isaac Plains Complex 1.0% (unchanged)

• 

 Security arrangements remain unchanged with 1st or 2nd ranking security interests over Stanmore IP Coal Pty Limited 
and a number of its subsidiaries. 

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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

As part of the refinance process, the Consolidated Entity has also secured a A $20 million bonding facility with Liberty. 
The purpose of this facility is to provide Financial Assurance to the Queensland Government as part of Company’s future 
rehabilitation obligations. This Financial Assurance was originally provided as part of the Taurus bonding facility. Key terms 
of the A $20 million Liberty facility are;

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 Interest of 4.7% on drawn funds

 No fee on undrawn funds

 No financial covenants

 Review date/facility expiry 30 June 2020

 Security 3rd or 2nd ranking fixed and floating security interest over Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd (Isaac Plains and Isaac 
Plains East) and Stanmore IP South Pty Ltd (Isaac Downs) which also include 3rd ranking tenement mortgages 
over tenements held over those subsidiaries and 1st ranking security interest over all other subsidiaries of the 
Consolidated Entity.

ISAAC PLAINS UNDERGROUND PROJECT
The Bankable Feasibility Study completed in FY19 confirmed the financial viability of the Underground project with 
potential production of on average 1.2Mt saleable per annum from year 2 of the production plan. Given this production 
capacity, when combined with open cut sources from Isaac Plains East and Isaac Downs, the Consolidated Entity does 
not currently have enough capacity at the existing CHPP or contracted port capacity. Given these constraints, a decision 
on the Underground project will be deferred until additional port and CHPP capacity is secured, or until mining at the Isaac 
Downs project is largely completed. 

OUTLOOK AND LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

OPERATIONS
• 

 The Consolidated Entity met production guidance for FY19 with 2.390Mt. This represents a 112% increase over FY18 (1.128Mt).

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

 Underlying FOB Costs have improved to $89/t (excluding state royalties) in FY19 from $98/t in FY18. State royalties 
(variable dependent on coal price received) were $16/t in FY19, up from $12/t in FY18. This represented a total payment 
of State Royalties to the Queensland Government of $36.8m. 

 The reduction in Underlying FOB cost per tonne is due to the migration of operations from Isaac Plains to Isaac Plains 
East which has lower strip ratio and more favourable geological conditions to Isaac Plains, in line with conscious cost 
control. FOB costs are expected to increase by approximately $3.00/t tonne per point of strip ratio at Isaac Plains East 
as the mining horizon gets deeper.

 Supported by strong coal prices and embedded cost discipline the Consolidated Entity achieved significant EBITDA 
growth in FY19 and shareholder value.

 During H1 FY19 the Consolidated Entity also secured additional long-term port capacity through Dalrymple Bay Coal 
Terminal (DBCT). The additional long-term port capacity now provides further certainty to enable the company to 
consider various options to fill the CHPP to its nameplate capacity of 3.5Mtpa ROM. The company’s tenure across 
two separate take or pay contracts of 5 and 10 years gives it flexibility to manage its exposure to long term obligations 
including those matched to its lowest cost production unit, the dragline.

 The Consolidated Entity also negotiated an extension of the Mining Services Agreement with Golding Contractors 
Pty Ltd for an additional 5-year2 period commencing on 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024. The contract provides the 
Consolidated Entity with flexibility to scale up and down production through a cost-effective structure to meet 
market conditions and manage the transition to Isaac Downs once environmental approvals are achieved.

 The Consolidated Entity will continue to pursue high value coal sales opportunities and has taken advantage of the 
planned increased production and coal quality from Isaac Plains East to expand its customer base as well as continuing 
to meet the requirements of its existing customers. 

 Of the coal sales made during FY19, 1.293Mt was sold to existing customers, with the balance sold to new customers 
or to well established coal traders. The Consolidated Entity is continuing to work on selling to new customers and 
markets in FY20 where it makes financial sense to do so. 

2  Early termination available after 3 years

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EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
In a release to the ASX on 27 July 2018, the Consolidated Entity announced in accordance with the JORC Code, total 
Coal Resources of 51.4Mt3 within the Isaac South area. Exploration is planned for the tenement to further assess the 
opportunity to provide additional ROM feed for the Isaac Plains infrastructure. 

The Consolidated Entity will continue to monitor and assess the opportunities to develop or monetise its existing portfolio 
of assets in the Surat Basin and South Bowen Basin, particularly with respect to The Range, Belview and Lilyvale assets.

MANAGING RISK
The Consolidated Entity is a producing coal group operating in a volatile pricing market. Factors specific to the 
Consolidated Entity, or those which impact the market more broadly, may individually or in combination impact the 
financial and operating performance of the Consolidated Entity. These events may be beyond the control of the Board 
or management of Stanmore Coal.

The major risks associated with an investment in the Consolidated Entity are summarised below. The Consolidated 
Entity identifies and actively manages the material risks as part of its risk management governance framework and 
internal control systems. 

OPERATING RISKS
The Consolidated Entity is a single-mine producer and therefore reliant on continued performance of operations at the 
Isaac Plains Complex. There are numerous operating risks which may result in a reduction in performance that decreases 
the Consolidated Entity’s ability to produce high quality coal to meet customer shipping needs. The risks include, but are 
not limited to, factors such as weather conditions, machinery failure, critical infrastructure failure or natural disasters.

MARKET RISKS
The key drivers for the business’s financial performance are commodity price and foreign currency markets. 
The Consolidated Entity is not of a size to have influence on coal prices or the exchange rate for Australian dollars 
and is therefore a price-taker in general terms.

The Consolidated Entity sells export coal in United States dollars and is therefore exposed to movements in currency 
rates. The Consolidated Entity may from time to time use forward exchange contracts to hedge a portion of its 
short-term currency risk where agreed appropriate between management and the Board. The market price for Stanmore 
Coal’s coking coal and thermal coal products is impacted by many factors which could be favourable or unfavourable for 
the Consolidated Entity.

GEOLOGICAL RISK
Resource and Reserve estimates are prepared by external experts in accordance with the JORC Code 2012 or JORC 
Code 2004 (as applicable) for reporting. The estimates are inherently subjective in some respects therefore there is a risk 
that the interpretation of data may not align with the future experienced conditions in the field. Due care is taken with 
each estimation.

3  Represented by Indicated 14.5Mt, Measured 11.9Mt and Inferred 25Mt. Mr Mal Blaik, “Coal Resource Isaac South Project”, ASX 27 July 2018.

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OUTLOOK AND LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS (CONTINUED)

REGULATORY AND LAND ACCESS RISK
The Consolidated Entity’s operations and projects are subject to State and Federal laws and regulations regarding 
mining, environmental protection, land access and native title. These laws and regulations regulate the conduct of mining 
operations, set requirements in relation to landholder compensation, environmental protection and certain aspects of 
health, and provide for penalties and other consequences for the breach of such laws.

There is also an obligation to rehabilitate areas impacted by mining activities, including the Consolidated Entity providing 
financial assurances in respect of the likely costs and expenses that may be incurred when taking action to rehabilitate 
areas impacted by mining activities. The enactment of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 
2018 into law will change the method by which such financial assurance is calculated but the cost of this change to 
the Consolidated Entity has not been material. 

In order to undertake exploration and production activities, it is first necessary to apply for and obtain necessary 
government permits, leases and approvals that authorise such activities. To secure such exploration and mining approvals, 
or to undertake activities within the area of a granted mining tenement, native title, land access and overlapping tenure 
are matters that need to be addressed.

The Consolidated Entity seeks to develop strong, long-term effective relationships with landholders and other 
stakeholders, with a focus on developing mutually acceptable compensation and access arrangements. 
The Consolidated Entity seeks to minimise these risks by conducting its activities in an environmentally responsible 
manner, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the Consolidated Entity engages experienced 
lawyers, consultants and other technical advisors to provide expert advice where necessary to ensure it manages its 
compliance obligations appropriately.

CLIMATE CHANGE RISK
The Consolidated Entity acknowledges climate change. The Consolidated Entity seeks to be proactive and investigate 
opportunities for benefits commensurate with the size of the Consolidated Entity to be delivered.

The Consolidated Entity includes business and operational risks associated with changes caused by global warming 
as part of its business planning cycle. 

The operations of the Consolidated Entity are focused on the production of coal for steel making. There remains no 
viable alternative to metallurgical coal for steel making. The Consolidated Entity puts significant focus on minimising its 
environmental footprint and is continually exceeding its obligations in terms of rehabilitation. 

The Consolidated Entity supports Australia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement to work towards a global 
agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to 
limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Consolidated Entity abides by any legislative 
requirements imposed, but also continue to improve greenhouse gas efficiency as part of our operations. 

SAFETY
Safety remains of critical importance in the planning, organisation and execution of the Consolidated Entity’s exploration 
and operational activities. The Consolidated Entity is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment in 
which its employees are not exposed to hazards that will jeopardise an employee’s health and safety, or the health and 
safety of others associated with our business.

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SOVEREIGN RISK 
The Consolidated Entity has limited influence over the direction and development of government policy. Successive 
changes to the Australian resources policy, including taxation policy, have impacted Australia’s global competitiveness 
and reduced the attractiveness of Australian coal projects to foreign investors. The Consolidated Entity’s view is that 
whilst there is currently a negative perception of thermal coal, it will continue to play a significant role as an export 
commodity. Coking coal is critical for future steel production and thermal coal will continue to play a key role in the global 
energy mix as part of sustaining global growth, particularly in developing regions, through efficient electricity generation.

ACCESS TO CAPITAL
At 30 June 2019, the Consolidated Entity remains well funded with cash reserves and an at call working capital facility 
expected to be sufficient to meet the business’s operating costs. The Consolidated Entity’s ability to effectively continue 
as a coal producing business may be dependent upon several factors including the success of the mine operations, 
or the successful exploration and subsequent exploitation of the Consolidated Entity’s tenements. Should these avenues 
be delayed or fail to materialise, the Consolidated Entity may need to raise additional funding through debt, equity or 
farm out/sell down to allow the Consolidated Entity to continue as a going concern and meet its debts as and when 
they fall due.

There is no guarantee that additional funding through debt will be available, or if it is, there is no guarantee that 
such new funding will be on terms acceptable to the Consolidated Entity. Global credit markets have been severely 
constrained in the past, and the ability to obtain new funding or refinance may in the future be significantly reduced. 
As well, in recent months and years several financial institutions have made public statements in relation to their 
willingness to finance certain types of coal mines and coal-fired power stations. If the Consolidated Entity is unable to 
obtain sufficient funding, either due to banking and capital market conditions generally, or due to factors specific to the 
coal sector, the Consolidated Entity may not have sufficient cash to meet its ongoing capital requirements or the ability 
to expand its business.

There is a risk that the policies of financial institutions with respect to the funding of coal projects may, in the future, 
extend to an unwillingness to provide insurance products to coal producers and associated companies on terms that are 
currently being provided to such companies. This could result in a material increase in the cost to Stanmore of obtaining 
appropriate levels of insurance. 

OTHER

UNSOLICITED OFF-MARKET TAKEOVER
On the 19 November 2018 Golden Investments launched an unsolicited off-market takeover for the company, the 
offer expired on the 22 January 2019. After expiry of the Offer, Golden Investments had a relevant interest in 25.47% 
of Stanmore’s shares on issue, which includes the 19.9% of the shares on issue acquired by a related entity of Golden 
Investments from Greatgroup Investments Limited immediately prior to the Offer and it also includes a further 2% from 
Greatgroup accepting for the balance of their holding into the Offer.

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Remuneration report (audited) 

This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of Stanmore Coal Limited and its controlled 
entities, and for the Company’s Key Management Personnel (“KMP”). KMP are defined as those persons who have the 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company. The Company’s KMP 
during the year were:

DETAILS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel

Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Chairman

Dan Clifford

Managing Director

Stephen Bizzell

Non-Executive Director

Neal O’Connor

Non-Executive Director

Current Appointee 
Current Appointee

Current Appointee

Current Appointee

Current Appointee

Darren Yeates

Non-Executive Director

Current Appointee (Appointed 3 May 2019)

Patrick O’Connor

Non-Executive Director

(Resigned 21 September 2018)

Chris McAuliffe

Non-Executive Director

(Resigned 7 December 2018)

Andrew Martin

Non-Executive Director

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole

Chief Financial Officer 
Company Secretary

Bernie O’Neill

General Manager Operations

(Appointed 26 October 2018) 
(Resigned 16 November 2018)

Current Appointee 
Current Appointee

Current Appointee

Jon Romcke

General Management Development

Current Appointee

REMUNERATION POLICY OVERVIEW

The Consolidated Entity’s business strategy of managing an operating coal business can only be achieved by identifying 
and retaining high calibre employees with appropriate experience and capability. Developing an appropriate compensation 
strategy for the Consolidated Entity’s employees is a key factor in ensuring employees are engaged and motivated to 
improve the Consolidated Entity’s performance over the long term. The Board’s intention is to maximise stakeholder 
benefit by the retention of a high-quality Board and executive team without creating an undue cost burden for the 
Consolidated Entity.

The Board regularly reviews the appropriateness of employees’ fixed compensation considering the Consolidated 
Entity’s cost structure and the practices of its peers. 

The following describes the Consolidated Entity’s remuneration arrangements for KMP. 

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FIXED REMUNERATION

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION
The Consolidated Entity aims to reward the Managing Director and senior management with a base level of remuneration 
which is both appropriate to the position and competitive in the market. Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by 
the Remuneration and Nominations Committee and the Board. The Managing Director reviews all senior management 
performance and remuneration and then makes recommendations to the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. 
The Remuneration and Nominations Committee reviews the performance and remuneration of the management team.

The process consists of a review of Company-wide and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration 
in the market and internal, and where appropriate, external advice on policies and practices.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FIXED REMUNERATION
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Consolidated Entity with the ability to attract 
and retain Directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders.

The Constitution of Stanmore Coal Limited and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the Non-Executive Directors are entitled 
to remuneration as determined by the Company in a general meeting to be apportioned among them in such manner as 
the Directors agree and, in default of agreement, equally. The maximum aggregate remuneration currently determined by 
Stanmore Coal Limited shareholders $500,000 per annum. 

The Chairman’s fee is $85,000 per annum, Non-Executive Director’s fee is $65,000 per annum. Committee fees are also 
paid to the Chairman of the committee of $10,000 per annum and membership of the committee of $5,000 per annum. 
The maximum aggregate of the fees paid is within the shareholder annual agreed limit. 

Total Non-Executive Director remuneration for FY19 was $439,232 (FY18: $386,707) including additional fees of $107,500 
in aggregate for the additional work undertaken as result of and in connection with the takeover offer.

A Non-Executive Director is entitled to be paid travel and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending Directors’ 
or general meetings of Stanmore Coal Limited or otherwise relating to the business of the Consolidated Entity.

The fixed remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the year ending 30 June 2019 is detailed in this Remuneration Report.

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN STRUCTURES

The Board considers that the use of Short-Term Incentives (STI) and Long-Term Incentives (LTI) are a reasonable means 
of remunerating employees, on the basis that they:

• 

• 

• 

• 

 encourage Senior Management to drive toward the realisation of shareholder value;

 provide flexibility to the Company to actively manage the way in which it remunerates and incentivises 
Senior Management;

 preserve the Company’s cash resources; and

 contribute to the attraction and retention of skilled talent in a competitive market. 

STI and LTI’s were provided in FY19 for KMP. The STI rewards KMP based on key performance outcomes associated 
with mining at the Isaac Plains Complex except for the General Manager Development whose KPIs align to key business 
development activities which are more aligned to the role. The STI thresholds are set between 0% representing the 
minimum STI performance and 52% of base salary representing the Stretch performance that can be achieved. 
The award structure is based on a mix of financial and non-financial performance conditions aligned to the  
Consolidated Entity’s strategy. 

The LTI plan contains links to the Stanmore Coal Absolute Shareholder returns with rights issued with a three-year 
measurement period for KMP that qualify under the LTI plan rules. The LTI rights eligible for vesting are set between 
0% (threshold) and 100% (Stretch).

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INCENTIVE OUTCOMES FOR FY19 AND FY18

The incentive outcomes for the STI and LTI schemes are below.

SHORT TERM INCENTIVE 

Incentive

FY19 STI

Award structure 

Preconditions

•  Zero fatalities 
•  Company can fund STI

Based on multiple key performance indicators 

•  TRIFR, 
•  Prime overburden, 
•  Product Tonnes, 
•  Underlying FOB costs 
•  Balance Project Plan, and
•  Development targets

FY18 STI

Preconditions

•  Zero fatalities 
•  Company can fund STI

Based on multiple key performance indicators 

•  TRIFR, 
•  Prime overburden, 
•  Product Tonnes, 
•  FOR cash cost 
•  Balance Project Plan, and
•  Development targets

Outcome/discussion

Preconditions (achieved)

•  Zero fatalities 
•  Company can fund STI

The key performance indicators were met 
to varying levels resulting in a total accrued 
payout percentage of 86%. All KMP met 
eligibility requirements. FY19 STI amounts 
are highlighted below but are not due and 
payable until after the signing of these 
Financial Statements.

Preconditions (achieved)

•  Zero fatalities 
•  Company can fund STI

The key performance indicators were met 
to varying levels resulting in a total accrued 
payout percentage of 63%. All KMP met 
eligibility requirements. FY18 STI amounts 
were accrued in FY18 and paid in FY19.

In the FY19 all KMP were entitled to a payment under the STI scheme. No payment for FY19 was made before 30 June 2019 
and all payments are due to be paid after the signing of these Financial Statements. During the year all KMP were paid 
their FY18 STI. 

Maximum STI

FY19

Maximum STI

FY18

% of Base 
salary 

Max. 
amount 
$

Awarded 
$

% of Base 
salary 

% of Base 
salary 

Max. 
amount 
$

Awarded 
$

% of Base 
salary 

Dan Clifford

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke

52%

39%

39%

39%

224,120

202,000

46.9%

130,650 

105,000

126,855 

101,000

124,612

112,000

31.3%

31.1%

35.1%

25%

30%

30%

30%

101,800

65,600

96,210 

55,900 

91,620 

58,100 

16.1% 

17.4% 

19.0% 

77,425 

52,993 

20.5% 

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LONG TERM INCENTIVE

Incentive

FY19 LTI

FY18 LTI

FY17 LTI

Award structure 

Outcome/discussion

During FY19, rights were granted to KMP as 
outlined below to: – Dan Clifford, Ian Poole, 
Bernie O’Neill and Jon Romcke.

During FY18, rights were granted to KMP as 
outlined below to: – Dan Clifford, Ian Poole, 
Bernie O’Neill and Jon Romcke.

During FY19, rights granted under the FY17 LTI 
scheme met the stretch price target set and 
were eligible to vest. The rights vested on 31 
July 2019 as determined by the Board and 
were cash settled.

LTI is based on the Absolute Shareholder Total 
Return (ASTR) with price targets resulting in 
the LTI benefits potentially vesting two financial 
years after the relevant remuneration year.

Rights are issued annually with measurement 
periods of three years, total rights issued are 
based on the performance target tested at the 
end of three years i.e. FY21. In the event that 
no rights become eligible to vest at the end 
of three years, the rights may be retested for 
vesting after four years (FY22) subject to the 
escalated performance target. Further details 
regarding the LTI plan are shown below. 

LTI is based on the Absolute Shareholder Total 
Return (ASTR) with price targets resulting in 
the LTI benefits potentially vesting two financial 
years after the relevant remuneration year.

Rights are issued annually with measurement 
periods of three years, total rights issued are 
based on the performance target tested at the 
end of three years i.e. FY20. In the event that 
no rights become eligible to vest at the end 
of three years, the rights may be retested for 
vesting after four years (FY21) subject to the 
escalated performance target. Further details 
regarding the LTI plan are shown below. 

LTI is based on the Absolute Shareholder Total 
Return (ASTR) with price targets resulting in 
the LTI benefits potentially vesting two financial 
years after the relevant remuneration year.

Rights are issued annually with measurement 
periods of three years, total rights issued are 
based on the performance target tested at the 
end of three years i.e. FY19. In the event that 
no rights become eligible to vest at the end 
of three years, the rights may be retested for 
vesting after four years (FY20) subject to the 
escalated performance target. Further details 
regarding the LTI plan are shown below. 

During FY19 1,251,497 rights were granted to KMP. The FY19 rights were granted at the maximum amount issuable 
if stretch targets are reached, all rights will be payable as cash or shares as decided by the Board upon vesting. 
4,489,487 (FY17, FY18 and FY19) rights remain on issue at 30 June 2019.

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INCENTIVE OUTCOMES FOR FY19 AND FY18 (CONTINUED)

Key 
Management 
Personnel1

FY

# of rights

Vesting 
date2

Target %

Dan Clifford

FY19

585,730

30/06/2021

Ian Poole6

FY18

FY17

FY19

FY18

1,105,020

30/06/2020

531,497

30/06/2019

227,633

30/06/2021

593,410

30/06/2020

Bernie O’Neill

FY19

221,021

30/06/2021

FY18

FY17

492,863

30/06/2020

94,985

30/06/2019

Jon Romcke7

FY19

217,113

30/06/2021

FY18

420,215

30/06/2020

Total

4,489,487

60%

50%

50%

30%

30%

30%

30%

50%

30%

30%

Salary 
package 
value at 
Stretch3

$517,200

$407,200

$251,111

$201,000

$218,672

$195,162

$181,620

$44,877

$191,711

$154,849

1    KMP employed as at 30 June 2019
2    Retest available after 12 months if no rights have vested on vesting date
3    Stretch target based on 2 x Target %
4    Based on the 10-day VWAP of shares in the 24 hours following the release of the annual results
5    Accounting value of shares issued
6    FY18 rights include an allocation for FY17 based on commencement date
7    FY18 rights based on commencement date of 21 August 2018

Price4

$0.88

$0.37

$0.47

$0.88

$0.37

$0.88

$0.37

$0.47

$0.88

$0.37

Value of 
Rights5

Total  
Value

$0.45

$263,579

$0.32

$353,606

$0.29

$154,134

$0.45

$102,435

$0.32

$0.45

$189,891

$99,459

$0.38

$187,288

$0.17

$0.45

$16,147

$97,701

$0.38

$159,682

Below is a summary of the performance conditions for vesting for Tranche 3 (FY19) rights granted:

ATSR (a) of SMR (b) 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 21 Share Price 
for vesting

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

$2.20

Pro-Rata 

$1.75 

Pro-Rata 

$1.30 

$0.00

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

36.24%

>26.23% <36.24%

26.23%

Between Threshold and Target 

>14.33% <26.23%

Threshold

Below Threshold(d)

(a)  Absolute Shareholder Return 
(b)  Stanmore Coal Limited
(c)  Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 
(d)  Subject to Retest in FY22 at CAGR

14.33%

<14.33%

38  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Below is a summary of the performance conditions for vesting for Tranche 2 (FY18) rights granted:

ATSR (a) of SMR (b) 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 20 Share Price 
for vesting 

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

52.86%

>39.49% <52.86%

39.49%

Between Threshold and Target 

>22.92% <39.49%

Threshold

Below Threshold(d)

(a)  Absolute Shareholder Return
(b)  Stanmore Coal Limited
(c)  Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
(d)  subject to Retest in FY21 at CAGR

22.92%

<22.92%

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

58.74%

>44.22% <58.74%

44.22%

Between Threshold and Target 

>25.99% <44.22%

Threshold

Below Threshold

(a)  Absolute Shareholder Return
(b)  Stanmore Coal Limited
(c)  Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

25.99%

<25.99%

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

 $1.25 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.95 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.65 

 $0.00

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

 $1.20 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.90 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.60 

 $0.00

Below is a summary of the performance conditions for vesting for Tranche 1 (FY17) rights granted:

ATSR (a) of SMR (b) 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 19 Share Price 
for vesting

In relation to the rights, one retest is available 12 months after the end of the measurement period only if no vesting 
occurred in relation to the first test following the completion of the measurement period.

The Consolidated Entity does not intend to issue more than an aggregate of 5% of its share capital, from time to time, 
under the LTI plans.

It is a condition of the rights that the KMP must remain employed by Stanmore Coal for the rights to be eligible to vest.

GENERAL INCENTIVE AND REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS 
From time to time, the Remuneration and Nominations Committee seeks and considers advice from external advisors 
who are engaged by and report directly to the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Such advice will typically 
cover Non-Executive Director fees, Executive KMP remuneration and advice in relation to equity plans.

The Corporations Act requires companies to disclose specific details regarding the use of remuneration consultants. 
The mandatory disclosure requirements only apply to those advisers that provide a ‘remuneration recommendation’ 
as defined in the Corporations Act.

During FY19 the Remuneration and Nominations Committee received recommendations from Aon, these 
recommendations was received free from undue influence from any affected KMP, and the directors ensured this 
by engaging the consultant independent of any affected KMP. In addition, the recommendation and outcomes were 
not discussed or influenced by any KMP’s with the remuneration consultant. The cost of services associated with 
the recommendation made by the remuneration consultant totalled $9,100 (FY18 $16,000).

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REMUNERATION AND COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Performance Measure

Revenue ($M)

Profit/(loss) attributable to the 
Group ($M)

2019

403.059

91.598

2018

208.081

5.966

2017

137.846

12.035

2016

12.700 

(19.746)

2015

859 

(12.148)

Share Price at year end ($/share)

$1.425

$0.87

 $0.34 

 $0.28 

 $0.06 

Basic EPS (c/Share)

Diluted EPS (c/Share)

Shareholder dividends paid 
(cents per share)

36.2

35.6

5.0

2.4

2.3

–

5.1

5.1

–

(8.9)

(8.9)

–

(5.8)

(5.8)

–

It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts or consultancy agreements are entered with all Executive Directors 
and senior management.

Contracts do not provide for pre-determining compensation values or method of payment. Rather portions of 
compensation are discretionary STI and LTI plan awards that are determined by the Remuneration and Nominations 
Committee and the Board in accordance with the Company’s remuneration policies.

All other employment contracts or consultancy agreements have either six or three-month (or lower) notice periods. 
No current employment contracts contain early termination clauses. All Non-Executive Directors have received letters 
outlining the key terms of their appointment. The contracts have no specified duration.

KMP are entitled to their statutory entitlements of accrued annual leave and long service leave together with statutory 
superannuation on termination.

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stanmore Coal Limited has an Executive Services Agreement (ESA) with Mr Dan Clifford for the position of Managing 
Director which commenced on 14 November 2016. Mr Clifford’s base remuneration is $431,000 (FY18 $407,200) per annum 
for FY19 plus statutory superannuation. The ESA provides for termination by either party by providing six month’s written 
notice, or immediately in the case of gross negligence or serious misconduct. 

Mr Clifford is eligible to participate in the STI and LTI schemes (the current LTI scheme was approved at the 2016 Annual 
General Meeting). For FY19, the maximum annual STI is 52% (Stretch) of base remuneration and the maximum annual 
LTI is 60% of base remuneration at Target performance and a further 60% of base remuneration at Stretch performance. 
Detail of instruments issued under the LTI scheme are provided on page 37 of this report. 

40  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Stanmore Coal Limited has an Executive Services Agreement (ESA) with Mr Ian Poole for the position of Chief Financial 
Officer which commenced on 8 May 2017. Mr Poole received a base remuneration of $335,000 (FY18 $320,700) per annum 
for FY19 plus statutory superannuation. The ESA provides for termination by either party by providing three month’s 
written notice, or immediately in the case of gross negligence or serious misconduct.

Mr Poole is eligible to participate in the STI and LTI schemes. The maximum annual STI is 39% (Stretch) of base 
remuneration and the maximum annual LTI is 30% of base remuneration at Target performance and a further 30% of 
base remuneration at Stretch performance. Detail of instruments issued under the LTI scheme are provided on page 37 
of this report.

GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS
Stanmore Coal Limited has an Executive Services Agreement (ESA) with Mr Bernie O’Neill for the position of General 
Manager – Operations which commenced on 1 April 2017. Mr O’Neill received a base remuneration of $325,269 (FY18 
$305,400) per annum for FY19 plus statutory superannuation. The ESA provides for termination by either party by 
providing three month’s written notice, or immediately in the case of gross negligence or serious misconduct.

Mr O’Neill is eligible to participate in the STI and LTI schemes. The maximum annual STI is 39% (Stretch) of base 
remuneration and the maximum annual LTI is 30% of base remuneration at Target performance and a further 30% of 
base remuneration at Stretch performance. Detail of instruments issued under the LTI scheme are provided on page 37 
of this report. 

GENERAL MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
Stanmore Coal Limited has an Executive Service Agreement (ESA) with Mr Jon Romcke of General Manager Development 
which commenced on 21 August 2017. Mr Romcke received a base remuneration of $319,518 (FY18: $300,000) per annum 
for FY19 plus statutory superannuation. The ESA provides for termination by either party by providing three months written 
notice, or immediately in the case of gross negligence or serious misconduct.

Mr Romcke is eligible to participate in the STI and LTI schemes. The maximum annual STI is 39% (Stretch) of base 
remuneration and the maximum annual LTI is 30% of base remuneration at Target performance and a further 30% of 
base remuneration at Stretch performance. Detail of instruments issued under the LTI scheme are provided on page 37 
of this report. 

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(continued)

REMUNERATION DETAILS

The following tables detail the components of remuneration for KMP of the Company, for both 30 June 2019 and  
30 June 2018.

2019

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel(f)

Dan Clifford(g)

Stephen Bizzell(f)

Neal O'Connor(f)

Darren Yeates(a)

Patrick O’Connor(b)

Chris McAuliffe(c)

Andrew Martin(d)

TOTAL

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole(g)

Bernie O’Neill(g)

Jon Romcke(g)

TOTAL

TOTAL Director and Senior 
Management remuneration

Short-term benefits

Post-Employment

Share based payments

Salary and Fees 
$

Cash Bonus(e) 
$

Other Short-term 
benefits 
$

Other Non-cash 
benefits 
$

Super  

$

Termination 

Equity settled 

Equity Settled 

Benefits  

(options) 

$ 

(Shares) 

$ 

Total 

$ 

Performance 

related 

%

95,890

431,000

80,000

74,581

12,096

18,750

29,167

4,615

–

202,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

38,813

71,833

32,500

29,680

–

–

–

–

–

6,600

–

–

–

–

–

–

746,099

202,000 

172,826 

6,600

264,213

1,435,409

335,000

325,269

319,518

979,787

1,725,886

105,000

101,000

112,000

318,000

520,000

55,833

54,212

53,253

163,298

336,124 

6,600

–

6,600

13,200

19,800

12,797

20,531

9,905

–

–

–

–

438

43,671

20,531

20,531

20,531

61,593

105,264

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

264,213

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

97,348

102,434

85,705

285,487

549,700 

147,500

996,177

112,500

114,166

12,096

18,750

29,167

5,053

620,312 

603,446 

597,607 

1,821,365 

3,256,774 

47%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

33%

34%

33%

(a)  appointed 3 May 2019
(b)  resigned 21 September 2018 
(c)  resigned 7 December 2018
(d)  appointed 26 October 2018 and resigned 16 November 2018
(e)  cash bonus payments made to Non-executive KMP refer to page 36 of Remuneration Report (Short Term Incentive)
(f)   Other Short-term benefits – payments made for additional work undertaken as a result of and in connection with the takeover offer 
(g)  Other short-term benefits – payments made for retention in relation to the takeover offer 

42  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REMUNERATION DETAILS

30 June 2018.

The following tables detail the components of remuneration for KMP of the Company, for both 30 June 2019 and  

Short-term benefits

Post-Employment

Share based payments

Salary and Fees 

Cash Bonus(e) 

benefits 

Other Short-term 

Other Non-cash 

202,000

6,600

$

95,890

431,000

80,000

74,581

12,096

18,750

29,167

4,615

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

335,000

325,269

319,518

979,787

1,725,886

105,000

101,000

112,000

318,000

520,000

benefits 

$

38,813

71,833

32,500

29,680

–

–

–

–

55,833

54,212

53,253

163,298

336,124 

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6,600

–

6,600

13,200

19,800

746,099

202,000 

172,826 

6,600

2019

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel(f)

Dan Clifford(g)

Stephen Bizzell(f)

Neal O'Connor(f)

Darren Yeates(a)

Patrick O’Connor(b)

Chris McAuliffe(c)

Andrew Martin(d)

TOTAL

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole(g)

Bernie O’Neill(g)

Jon Romcke(g)

TOTAL

TOTAL Director and Senior 

Management remuneration

(a)  appointed 3 May 2019

(b)  resigned 21 September 2018 

(c)  resigned 7 December 2018

(d)  appointed 26 October 2018 and resigned 16 November 2018

(e)  cash bonus payments made to Non-executive KMP refer to page 36 of Remuneration Report (Short Term Incentive)

(f)   Other Short-term benefits – payments made for additional work undertaken as a result of and in connection with the takeover offer 

(g)  Other short-term benefits – payments made for retention in relation to the takeover offer 

Super  
$

12,797

20,531

–

9,905

–

–

–

438

43,671

20,531

20,531

20,531

61,593

105,264

Termination 
Benefits  
$

Equity settled 
(options) 
$ 

Equity Settled 
(Shares) 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Performance 
related 
%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

–

264,213

–

–

–

–

–

–

147,500

996,177

112,500

114,166

12,096

18,750

29,167

5,053

264,213

1,435,409

97,348

102,434

85,705

285,487

549,700 

620,312 

603,446 

597,607 

1,821,365 

3,256,774 

–

47%

–

–

–

–

–

–

33%

34%

33%

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REMUNERATION DETAILS (CONTINUED) 

2018

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel(a)

Dan Clifford

Stephen Bizzell

Chris McAuliffe

Neal O'Connor(c)

Patrick O’Connor

Neville Sneddon(b)

TOTAL

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke(d)

TOTAL

TOTAL Director and Senior 
Management remuneration

Short-term benefits

Post-Employment

Share based payments

Salary and Fees 
$

Cash Bonus 
$

Other Short-term 
benefits 
$

Other Non-cash 
benefits 
$

Termination 

Equity settled 

Equity Settled 

Benefits  

(options) 

$ 

(Shares) 

$ 

Total 

$ 

Performance 

related 

62,903

407,200

72,500

67,500

53,192

70,000

49,583

–

65,600

–

–

–

–

–

782,878

65,600

320,700

305,400

250,385

876,485

1,659,363

55,900

58,100

52,993

166,993

232,593

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6,600

–

–

–

–

–

6,600

6,600

–

5,660

12,260

18,860

Super  

$

5,976

20,048

5,053

–

–

–

–

31,077

20,048

20,048

15,966

56,062

87,139

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

191,451

–

–

–

–

–

–

63,124

69,200

53,081

185,405

376,856

68,879

690,899

72,500

67,500

58,245

70,000

49,583

466,372

452,748

378,085

1,297,205

2,374,811

191,451

1,077,606

37%

%

–

–

–

–

–

–

26%

28%

28%

(a)  commenced Non-Executive Director 18 September 2017 and Chairman 1 February 2018
(b)  resigned 31 January 2017
(c)  commenced 18 September 2017
(d)  commenced 21 August 2017

44  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel(a)

Dan Clifford

Stephen Bizzell

Chris McAuliffe

Neal O'Connor(c)

Patrick O’Connor

Neville Sneddon(b)

TOTAL

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke(d)

TOTAL

TOTAL Director and Senior 

Management remuneration

(b)  resigned 31 January 2017

(c)  commenced 18 September 2017

(d)  commenced 21 August 2017

65,600

6,600

$

62,903

407,200

72,500

67,500

53,192

70,000

49,583

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

782,878

65,600

320,700

305,400

250,385

876,485

1,659,363

55,900

58,100

52,993

166,993

232,593

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

6,600

6,600

–

5,660

12,260

18,860

(a)  commenced Non-Executive Director 18 September 2017 and Chairman 1 February 2018

REMUNERATION DETAILS (CONTINUED) 

Short-term benefits

Post-Employment

Share based payments

Salary and Fees 

Cash Bonus 

benefits 

benefits 

Other Short-term 

Other Non-cash 

Super  
$

Termination 
Benefits  
$

Equity settled 
(options) 
$ 

Equity Settled 
(Shares) 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Performance 
related 
%

5,976

20,048

–

–

5,053

–

–

31,077

20,048

20,048

15,966

56,062

87,139

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

191,451

–

–

–

–

–

68,879

690,899

72,500

67,500

58,245

70,000

49,583

191,451

1,077,606

63,124

69,200

53,081

185,405

376,856

466,372

452,748

378,085

1,297,205

2,374,811

–

37%

–

–

–

–

–

26%

28%

28%

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REMUNERATION DETAILS (CONTINUED) 

CASH BONUSES, PERFORMANCE-RELATED BONUSES AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
For the financial year ending 30 June 2019 the following cash performance award is accrued.

Dan Clifford

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke

Maximum STI Cap  
$

STI Awarded  
$

% of STI

% of STI 
forfeit

Expected 
payment date

224,120

130,650 

126,855 

124,612 

202,000

105,000

101,000

112,000

90%

80%

80%

90%

10% 31 August 2019

20% 31 August 2019

20% 31 August 2019

10% 31 August 2019

Current rights on issue to KMP (FY17, FY18 and FY19) are outlined below.

FY19 Rights 
Issued

FY19 Rights 
forfeited

Net FY19 
Rights

585,730 

227,633 

221,021 

217,113 

– 

– 

– 

– 

FY18 Rights 
Issued

FY18 Rights 
forfeited

1,105,020 

593,410 

492,863 

420,215 

– 

– 

– 

– 

FY17 Rights 
Issued

FY17 Rights 
forfeited

531,497 

94,985 

– 

– 

585,730 

227,633 

221,021 

217,113 

Net FY18 
Rights

1,105,020 

593,410 

492,863 

420,215 

Net FY17 
Rights

531,497 

94,985 

Dan Clifford

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke

Dan Clifford

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill

Jon Romcke

Dan Clifford

Bernie O’Neill

46  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS

SHAREHOLDINGS
Details of ordinary shares held directly, indirectly or beneficially by KMP and their related parties are as follows:

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel

Dan Clifford

Stephen Bizzell

Neal O'Connor

Darren Yeates

Patrick O’Connor

Chris McAuliffe

Andrew Martin

TOTAL

Balance at 
1 July 2018

Granted as 
remuneration

Exercise of 
Options or 
Rights

Net Change 
Other1

Balance FY19

200,000

500,000

7,372,514 

125,204 

–

500,000 

–

–

8,697,718

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

– 

116,379 

13,952

4,592

– 

–

(500,000)

–

–

316,379

513,952

7,377,106

125,204 

–

–

–

–

(365,077)

8,332,641

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Ian Poole

Bernie O’Neill2

Jon Romcke3

TOTAL

Balance at 
1 July 2018

Granted as 
remuneration

Exercise of 
Options or 
Rights

Net Change 
Other1

Balance FY19

90,000

– 

33,327 

123,327

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4,614 

94,614 

300,000

300,000

256 

33,583

304,870 

428,197

1  The net change in shareholding for all KMP relates the acquisition of shares on market or through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. 
2  Shares held indirectly
3  Shares held directly and beneficially

There were no shares held nominally at 30 June 2019.

OPTIONS HOLDINGS
The consolidated entity had no options on issue in FY19.

RIGHTS
Details of rights held directly, indirectly or beneficially by KMP and their related parties are as follows:

Opening 
balance

Rights 
issued

Rights 
vested

Rights 
Forfeited

Closing 
balance

Vesting 
FY20

Vesting 
FY21*

Vesting 
FY22*

Dan Clifford

1,636,517 

585,730

Ian Poole

593,410 

227,633 

Bernie O’Neill

587,848

221,021 

Jon Romcke

420,215

217,113 

3,237,990 

1,251,497 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2,222,247 

531,497^ 

1,105,020

585,730

821,043 

– 

593,410

227,633 

808,869

94,985^ 

492,863

221,021 

637,328

– 

420,215

217,113 

–  4,489,487 

626,482  2,611,508

1,251,497 

*  Subject to retest conditions on page 37
^  FY17 rights vested on 31 July 2019 as determined by the Board and cash settled

No rights were exercised or have vested during the year.

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Directors’ report  
(continued)

TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND DIRECTOR-RELATED ENTITIES

There were no transactions with Directors or Director-related entities during the year ending 30 June 2019.

LOANS TO KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

There were no loans to KMP during the year. 

End of Remuneration Report (Audited).

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND AUDITOR

Each of the Directors and the Secretary of Stanmore Coal Limited have entered into a Deed with Stanmore Coal Limited 
whereby Stanmore Coal Limited has provided certain contractual rights of access to books and records of Stanmore 
Coal Limited to those Directors and Secretary. Stanmore Coal Limited has insured all the Directors and Executive Officers 
of the Consolidated Entity. The contract of insurance prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the liabilities covered and 
amount of the premium paid. The Corporations Act does not require disclosure of the information in these circumstances. 
Stanmore Coal Limited has not indemnified or insured its auditor.

OPTIONS AND RIGHTS

At the date of this report there were nil unissued ordinary shares under options, and 3,963,005 potential unissued 
ordinary shares under rights as follows:

• 

• 

 2,611,508 unlisted rights vesting subject to various performance hurdles in 2020 or in the event that no vesting 
at all occurs, the rights may be retested vesting in 2021 subject to escalated performance hurdles and other 
agreed conditions.

 1,251,497 unlisted rights vesting subject to various performance hurdles in 2021 or in the event that no vesting 
at all occurs, the rights may be retested vesting in 2022 subject to escalated performance hurdles and other 
agreed conditions.

• 

 100,000 unlisted rights vesting subject to various performance hurdles in 2020.

No right holder has any right to participate in any other share issue of Stanmore Coal Limited.

During the year ended 30 June 2019 there were 256,094,238 fully paid ordinary shares in Stanmore Coal Limited on issue, 
with 4,332,625 issued under DRP and a reduction of 39,365 shares bought via on market buy-back.

During the year ended 30 June 2019, 1,251,497 rights were granted to KMP as part of the Stanmore Coal Limited Rights 
Plan. No rights were forfeited.

Subsequent to year end 626,482 rights were redeemed for cash following a resolution of the Board.

CHANGES TO CAPITAL STRUCTURE

At the date of this report, the Consolidated Entity had 256,094,238 ordinary shares, nil unlisted options and 3,963,005 
rights on issue. 

48  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE

A final franked dividend of 8 cps is declared for the year ending 30 June 2019. 

On 2 July 2019 the Consolidated Entity entered into an agreement to acquire a new 600-tonne class excavator (CAT 6060) 
from Hasting Deering (Australia) Limited. See further details on this purchase in the Directors Report on page 29.

On 26 July 2019 the Company received an invalid notice from Golden Investments (Australia) Pte Ltd (Golden Investments) 
under section 249D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) requesting the directors convene a General Meeting of the 
members of the Company to consider the following resolutions:

1.   Removal of Stewart Butel as a Director of the Company (current Chair)

2.  Removal of Dan Clifford as a Director of the Company (current Managing Director)

3.  Appointment of Cameron Vorias as a Director of the Company 

4.  Appoint of Jimmy Sen Ming Lim as a Director of the Company

The Company could not legally act upon the invalid notice and therefore Stanmore was unable to convene a meeting 
of shareholders under section 249D.

On 16 August 2019 the Company received a new notice from Golden Investments under section 249D of the Corporations 
Act 2001 (Cth) requesting the directors convene a General Meeting of the members of the Company to consider the same 
resolutions requested in the invalid notice received on 26 July 2019.

On 7 August 2019 The Board announced that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding, indicative proposal which may, 
subject to satisfactory due diligence and securing of finance, result in an off-market takeover offer to acquire 100% of the 
Company’s Shares for an indicative price of between A$1.50-A$1.70 per Share in cash (Indicative Proposal), from Winfield 
Group Investments Pty Ltd. The Board notes that there is no guarantee that the Indicative Proposal will result in a formal 
and binding offer for the Company.

On 12 August 2019 the Company executed a Process Deed with Winfield Energy to facilitate the conduct of due diligence 
by Winfield Energy and its debt and equity financiers. 

ROUNDING

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 and dated 24 March 2016 and, 
in accordance with the instrument, all financial information presented in Australian dollars has been rounded to 
the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated.

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED

The Board of Stanmore Coal, based on strong operational performance achieved in FY2019 and the outlook for the Group, 
has resolved to declare a fully franked dividend of 8 cps for the financial year ending 30 June 2019. All shareholders on the 
register on 1 October 2019 (“Record Date”) will be entitled to receive the dividend payment which the company expects to 
pay on 31 October 2019. The ex-dividend date will be 30 September 2019.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

The Consolidated Entity is subject to environmental regulation in relation to its operating and exploration activities. 
There are no material matters that have arisen in relation to environmental issues up to the date of this report.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

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

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  49

Directors’ report  
(continued)

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the audit committee, 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 for the following reasons:

• 

• 

 all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the audit committee prior to commencement to ensure they 
do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and

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

The following fees were paid or payable to BDO (QLD) Pty Ltd for non-audit services provided during the year ended 
30 June 2019:

Taxation services

Corporate Finance

$106,449

$135,202

AUDITOR‘S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The Auditor’s Independence Declaration forms part of the Directors’ Report and can be found on page 51.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AND LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS

Comments on significant changes and likely developments are included in the operating and financial review on pages 23 to 25.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT

The information in this report relating to coal reserves for Isaac Downs was announced on 21 December 2018, titled “First 
Supplementary Target Statement by Stanmore Coal Limited”, and is based on information compiled by Mr Tony O’Connell 
who is an employee of Optimal Mining Solutions Pty Ltd. Mr O’Connell is a qualified mining engineer with a Bachelor 
of Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland. Tony has over 20 years’ experience relevant to the design, 
operation and reporting of open cut coal mines throughout Australia and the world and has sufficient experience which is 
relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking, 
to qualify as Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition)”.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of Stanmore 
Coal Limited support and have adhered to the principles of corporate governance. Stanmore Coal Limited’s Corporate 
Governance Statement can be found on the Company’s website/ASX platform (http://stanmorecoal.com.au/corporate).

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

Daniel Clifford 
Managing Director

Brisbane 
Date: 21 August 2019

50  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
Tel: +61 7 3237 5999 
Fax: +61 7 3221 9227 
www.bdo.com.au 

Level 10, 12 Creek St  
Brisbane QLD 4000 
GPO Box 457 Brisbane QLD 4001 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY R M SWABY TO THE DIRECTORS OF STANMORE COAL LIMITED 

As lead auditor of Stanmore Coal Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, I declare that, to the best 
of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

1.  No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

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

This declaration is in respect of Stanmore Coal Limited and the entities it controlled during the year. 

R M Swaby 
Director 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Brisbane, 21 August 2019 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation. 

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or 
Loss and Other Comprehensive Income  

for the year ended 30 June 2019

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross Profit/(Loss)

Other income

Other expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax and net finance expenses

Finance income

Financial expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

Income tax benefit/(expense)

Net profit/(loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year

Profit/(loss) for the year is attributable to:

Owners of Stanmore Coal Limited

Note

2019  
$’000 

2018 
$‘000

1

2

1

2

1

2

3

403,059 

208,081

(238,285)

(155,790)

164,774 

9,937 

(36,557)

138,154 

476 

(10,100)

52,291 

4,321 

(37,786)

18,826 

293 

(9,079)

128,530 

10,040 

(36,932)

91,598

– 

91,598

(4,074)

5,966 

– 

5,966 

91,598

5,966 

Total comprehensive income profit/(loss) for the year is attributable to:

Owners of Stanmore Coal Limited

91,598

5,966 

Earnings/(loss) per share attributable to the owners 
of Stanmore Coal Limited:

Basic earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (cents per share)

Cents

Cents

18

18

36.2 

35.6 

2.4 

2.3 

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

52  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement  
of Financial Position  

as at 30 June 2019

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Capitalised development costs

Mine Properties

Exploration and evaluation assets

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Onerous contracts provision

Rehabilitation provision

Vendor royalties – contingent consideration

Income Tax Payable

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Provision for employee benefit

Onerous contracts provision

Rehabilitation provision

Vendor royalties – contingent consideration

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Issued capital

Share based payment reserve 

Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses)

Total equity attributable to the owners of Stanmore Coal Limited

Note

4(a)

6

7

7

8

9a

9b

10

11

3

12

14

15

16

3

14

15

16

3

19

2019  
$’000 

90,465 

20,802 

29,631 

4,206 

2018 
$‘000

19,817 

22,427 

20,967 

2,583 

145,104 

65,794 

– 

45,592 

–

34,808 

75,496 

3,275 

–

2,313 

4,364 

36,444 

13,410 

–

39,393 

3,778 

2,672 

2,234 

161,484 

306,992 

102,295 

168,089 

50,756 

27,028 

867 

4,700 

7,955 

25,309

89,587 

254 

5,198 

24,256 

24,598 

5,591

59,897 

149,888

157,104 

117,613 

1,703

37,788 

157,104

1,790 

3,160 

6,966 

–

38,944 

220 

14,612 

15,423 

25,728 

–

55,983 

94,927 

73,162 

113,200 

1,152 

(41,190)

73,162 

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

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement  
of Changes in Equity  
 for the year ended 30 June 2019

Retained 
Earnings/
(Accumulated 
Losses) 
$’000

Share based 
payment 
reserve 
$’000

Issued capital 
$’000

At 1 July 2017

113,200 

(47,156)

774 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

Profit/(loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

- 

– 

– 

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN THEIR CAPACITY AS OWNERS

Share based payments 

At 30 June 2018

At 1 July 2018

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

Profit/(loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

– 

113,200 

113,200 

– 

– 

– 

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN THEIR CAPACITY AS OWNERS

Issue of Shares under DRP 

Dividends paid

Share based payments 

On market share buy-back

At 30 June 2019

4,458

 –

– 

(45)

5,966 

– 

5,966 

– 

(41,190)

(41,190)

91,598 

– 

91,598 

 –

(12,620)

 –

 –

– 

– 

– 

378 

1,152 

1,152 

– 

– 

– 

 –

 –

551

 –

Total 
$’000

66,818 

5,966 

– 

5,966 

378

73,162 

73,162 

91,598

– 

91,598 

4,458

(12,620)

551 

(45)

117,613 

37,788 

1,703 

157,104 

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

54  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
 
Consolidated Statement  
of Cash Flows  

for the year ended 30 June 2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

GST refunds

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest and other finance costs paid

Income Tax paid

Note

2019 
$‘000

2018 
$‘000

405,644 

201,668 

22,950

13,903

(283,923)

(187,052)

441 

(1,709)

(3,360)

293 

(6,938)

-

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities

5

140,043 

21,874 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Receipts for exploration, evaluation and development assets

(Payments) for exploration, evaluation assets

(Payments) for mine properties assets

Receipts relating to vendor payments

(12,093)

-

(31,103)

(17,581)

- 

(6,923)

2,000

(10,026)

-

978 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing activities

(60,777)

(13,971)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Payments for dividends

Payments for on-market share buy-back

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

Net cash at beginning of year

Net cash at end of year

43,263 

(43,674)

(8,162)

(45)

(8,618)

70,648 

19,817 

90,465 

22,084 

(37,685)

-

-

(15,601)

(7,698)

27,515 

19,817 

4a

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

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

ABOUT THIS REPORT

The financial statements of Stanmore Coal Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019 covers the Consolidated Entity 
consisting of Stanmore Coal Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Consolidated Entity”) as required by the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial statements are presented in the Australian currency.

Stanmore Coal Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia, whose shares are publicly 
traded on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The principal activities of the Group were the exploration, development, production and sale of metallurgical and thermal 
coal in Queensland, Australia.

The consolidated general-purpose financial report of the Consolidated Entity for the year ended 30 June 2019 was 
authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 20 August 2019. The Directors have the power to 
amend and reissue the financial report. The financial report is a general-purpose financial report which:

• 

• 

• 

• 

 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards 
and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board;

 is presented in Australian dollars with all values rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($‘000) unless otherwise 
stated, in accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Director’s Report) Instrument 2016/191;

 adopts all new and amended Accounting Standards, IFRS and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to 
the operations of the Consolidated Entity and effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2018. Refer to 
Note 31 for further details; and

 does not early adopt any Australian Accounting Standards, IFRS and Interpretations that have been issued or amended 
but are not yet effective, except for those described in Note 31: Other Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for Vendor Royalties – Contingent 
Consideration which has been measured at fair value. The entity is a for-profit entity for the purposes of Australian 
Accounting Standards. 

KEY JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES

In the process of applying the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies, management has made a number of judgements 
and applied estimates of future events. Judgements and estimates which are material to the financial report are found in 
the following notes:

Note 1: Revenue and other income

Note 9(a): Capitalised development costs

Note 9(b): Mine Properties

Note 10: Exploration and Evaluation

Note 14: Onerous contracts provision

Note 15: Rehabilitation provision

Note 16: Vendor royalties – contingent consideration

Note 29: Share based-payments

GOING CONCERN

Page 58

Page 69

Page 70

Page 72

Page 75

Page 76

Page 77

Page 94

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal 
business activities and the realisation of assets and discharge of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. 

56  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Company has control. 
The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when the Consolidated Entity is exposed, or has the rights, to variable returns 
from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities 
of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. 
They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intragroup transactions have been 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset 
transferred. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent, using 
consistent accounting policies.

Non-controlling interests in the results and consolidated equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the 
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and statement of financial position respectively. 
Total comprehensive income is attributable to owners of Stanmore Coal Limited and non-controlling interests even if this 
results in the non-controlling interests having a debit balance.

OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant and other accounting policies that summarise the measurement basis used and are relevant to an 
understanding of the financial statements are provided throughout the notes to the financial statements.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency by applying the exchange rate 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. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in profit or 
loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that 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.

THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The notes include information which is required to understand the financial statements and is material and relevant to the 
operations, financial position and performance of the Consolidated Entity. Information is considered relevant and material 
if for example:

• 

• 

• 

 the amount in question is significant because of its size or nature;

 it is important for understanding the results of the Consolidated Entity;

 it helps to explain the impact of significant changes in the Consolidated Entity’s business for example, acquisitions 
and impairment write-downs; or 

• 

 it is related to an aspect of the Consolidated Entity’s operations that is important to its future performance.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  57

Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 1: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME

REVENUE

Revenue from contracts with customers

Total revenue

OTHER INCOME

Rehabilitation provision re-measurement

Onerous contract re-measurement

Other income

Total other income

FINANCE INCOME

Interest income

Total finance income

Note

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

15

14

403,059

403,059

208,081

208,081

–

9,428

509

9,937

476 

476

281

4,040

–

4,321

293

293

DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
The group recognises revenue from the transfers of goods over time and at a point in time in the following major product 
lines and geographical regions.

2019

Sales – thermal coal

Sales – semi soft coking coal

Coal sales – Subtotal

Toll loading revenue

TOTAL

2018

Sales – thermal coal

Sales – semi soft coking coal

Coal sales – Subtotal

Toll loading revenue

Timing of 
revenue 
recognition

At point in time 
FOB contract

At point in time 
FOB contract 

At a point 
in time 

Timing of 
revenue 
recognition

At point in time 
FOB contract

At point in time 
FOB contract 

At a point 
in time 

South 
East Asia 
$’000

39,218

Europe 
$‘000

–

350,205

13,613

389,423

13,613

–

–

389,423

13,613

Australia 
$‘000

–

–

–

23

23

South 
East Asia 
$’000

53,323

132,312

185,635

–

Europe 
$‘000

–

5,197

5,197

–

Australia 
$‘000

–

–

–

17,249

Total 
$‘000

39,218

363,818

403,036

23

403,059

Total 
$‘000

53,323

137,509

190,832

17,249

TOTAL

185,635

5,197

17,249

208,081

58  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Revenue is recognised when the control of the goods is passed to the customer. The amount of revenue recognised 
is the consideration the Consolidated Entity is entitled to receive in exchange for transferred goods to the customer. 

CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS – COAL SALES
General recognition 
Revenue from the sale of coal is recognised in the profit or loss when control of the coal has been transferred from the 
Consolidated Entity to the customer. Typically, the transfer of control and the recognition of a sale occurs when the coal 
passes the ship rail when loading at the port, unless the sale is made on stockpile at which point the transfer of control 
will occur when the sales agreement is exercised. All coal is shipped through the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and most 
coal sold during the financial year ending 30 June 2019 was on a contracted ‘free on board’ basis.

As is customary with ‘free on board’ contracts, parameters such as coal quality and mass are tested using independent 
experts and weightometers as the vessel is being loaded. The bill of lading is only issued upon verification and confirmation 
from several parties involved with the logistic and handling process. Once confirmed, the measured parameters form the 
basis for calculation of final price on the commercial invoice. All customer contracts specify a known price and tolerance 
range for quality parameters prior to the Consolidated Entity committing to the supply of coal to the customer.

Payment terms for coal customers range from letter of credit basis to up to 45 days, with the majority being settled in 
20 days or less from issuance of the commercial invoice. There were no breaches of payment terms noted during the 
financial year and contracts recognised as fulfilled and therefore receivable at 30 June 2019 have subsequently been 
receipted in July 2019 without issue.

Semi Soft Quarterly Index Linked Price Contracts recognition
Semi Soft Sales contracts with Stanmore Coal customers generally contain quarterly pricing provisions as is customary 
in the semi soft coal markets. Sales contracts with regular customers are linked to the Hunter Valley Semi Soft coking coal 
index with index adjustments based on the term agreements/relationship, Isaac Plains Semi Soft variations to the index 
benchmark, or other contractual reasons.

When the quarterly benchmark prices have not been settled sales invoices are issued and paid based on the provisional 
prices from the prior quarters agreed index price. These provisional prices are then adjusted when the final quarterly 
benchmark prices are settled.

Where sales volumes have not been fulfilled within the scope of the contract for the previous quarters, the coal sales 
are at the prior quarters price. At the end of the annual contract period full year carry over tonnes are discussed between 
the parties and the supply of tonnes can be cancelled or carried over to the next annual contract.

Key Judgements 
Due to the volatility in the Hunter Valley Semi Soft coal price index, management review the index price at 
the end of the quarter. Coal sales are then adjusted, based on the final index price, which has been agreed 
with customers. If the price has not yet been signed off on all contracts, management will make judgements 
on the risks associated with the customer and adjust the provisional price based on the contract. This risk 
weighted price would then be used rather than the quarterly index price which has not yet been agreed with 
the customer.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  59

Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 1: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME (CONTINUED)

Thermal Coal Contract sales
Thermal coal sales are not customarily index linked and are settled based on contract prices as agreed and adjusted by the contract 
terms. Generally, price and adjustments are finalised and final invoiced within a short period of time after the coal is ‘free on board’. 

Key Judgements 
Where prices are not finalised at the end of a period due to the timing of contractual adjustments, 
management will make assessments on the adjustments and provide for the expected impact of the 
contract adjustments. Price adjustments are minimal in comparison to the total invoice and are generally 
not material in nature. 

NOTE 2: COST OF SALES AND OTHER EXPENSES

COST OF SALES

Mining costs

Processing costs

Transport and logistics

State royalties

Private royalties

Production overheads

Other production costs

Sub-total cost of sales 

Toll loading costs

Total cost of sales

OTHER EXPENSES

Other expenses

Fair value movement – vendor royalty – contingent consideration

Movement in rehabilitation provision

Provision for impairment and write-off – exploration asset

Write-off non-current inventory

Total other expenses

FINANCIAL EXPENSES

Interest paid – external parties

Interest amortisation unwinding

Movement in foreign currency

Borrowing costs

Total financial expenses

60  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Note

16

15

10

 7

14,15,16

2019 
$’000

106,208 

35,241 

36,747

36,825 

6,832 

14,203 

2,203 

2018 
$‘000

77,897 

17,964 

18,638 

15,661 

2,165 

3,887 

5,685 

238,259 

141,897 

26 

13,893 

238,285 

155,790 

22,914 

6,145 

3,134 

– 

4,364 

36,557 

1,709 

4,549 

(35) 

3,877

10,100 

11,950 

25,828 

–

8 

 –

37,786 

2,224 

2,676 

306 

3,873 

9,079 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
PRODUCTION COSTS
Production costs are costs incurred directly or indirectly relating to the mining and preparation of coal for sale to 
third party customers. Costs have been recognised on an accruals basis at the time the sale is recognised, in line 
with movements through inventory and survey information from site. Refer to Inventory in Note 6.

OTHER EXPENSES
Other expenses include the following specific items:

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation – plant and equipment

Amortisation – mine properties

Amortisation – intangibles

Sub-total depreciation and amortisation

EMPLOYEE EXPENSES

Employee – salaries and wages

Employee superannuation

Share-based payments (rights)

Sub-total employee expenses

Other overhead expenses

Minimum lease payments made under operating lease

Sub-total other expenses

Total other expenses

Note

8

9b

11

2019 
$’000

2,945 

7,935

503 

11,383 

6,010 

340 

551 

6,901 

4,472 

158 

4,630 

22,914 

2018 
$‘000

4,703 

–

504 

5,207 

2,761 

226 

378 

3,365 

3,242 

136 

3,378

11,950

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
WAGES AND SALARIES, ANNUAL LEAVE AND SICK LEAVE
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave, long service leave and accumulating 
sick leave expected to be wholly settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are recognised in respect 
of employees’ services rendered up to the end of the reporting period. They are measured at amounts expected to be 
paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when leave is taken and 
measured at the actual rates paid or payable.

LEASES
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and 
requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or 
assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received from the lessor, are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line 
basis over the term of the lease.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 3: INCOME TAX EXPENSE

RECONCILIATION

Current income tax expense

Deferred income tax benefit

Income tax expense/(benefit)

RECONCILIATION THROUGH EQUITY

Opening balance

Prior year DTA not brought to account

Income tax expense/(benefit) – equity

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

28,669

8,263

36,932 

(1,129)

– 

(1,129)

–

4,074 

4,074 

(1,129)

– 

(1,129)

The prima facie income tax on the profit/(loss) is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:

Prima facie tax expense (30%) on profit/(loss) before income tax

38,559

3,012

Add tax effect of:

– Non-deductible expenses

– Other assessable income

– Prior period deferred taxes (under)/over recognised

Income tax expense/(benefit)

RECOGNISED DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

Unused tax losses

Deductible temporary differences

Sub-total deferred tax assets

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

Assessable temporary differences

Sub-total deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax

51

225

(1,903)

36,932 

482 

–

580

4,074 

– 

25,123 

25,123 

11,616 

24,918 

36,534 

(30,714)

(33,862)

(30,714)

(33,862)

(5,591) 

2,672 

Deferred tax assets will only be recognised when;

• 

• 

• 

 the Consolidated Entity derives future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the losses 
to be realised;

 the Consolidated Entity continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law; and

 no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Consolidated Entity in realising the losses.

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RECONCILIATION OF CURRENT INCOME TAX PAYABLE

Current income tax payable

Income tax instalments paid

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

Recognition of tax losses

Income tax expense/(benefit)

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

25,309

3,360

(3,353)

11,616

36,932 

– 

– 

(5,179)

9,253

4,074 

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The income tax expense for the year is the tax payable on the current year’s taxable income based on the national income 
tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax 
base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when 
the assets are recovered, or liabilities settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted 
for each jurisdiction. Exceptions are made for certain temporary differences arising on initial recognition of an asset or 
a liability if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not 
affect either accounting profit or taxable profit.

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures where the parent entity is able to control 
the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax balances relating to amounts recognised directly in other comprehensive income and equity 
are also recognised directly in other comprehensive income and equity, respectively.

2019

Provision for rehabilitation

Provision for onerous contracts

Property plant and equipment

Vendor private royalty

Exploration and development 
costs

Unrealised FX

Other

Vendor receivable

Provision for impairment – 
exploration and development

Rail loop benefit

Overburden in advance

Prior year tax losses

TOTAL

Opening 
balance

Recognised in 
profit or loss

Closing 
balance

Deferred 
tax asset

Deferred 
tax liability

5,575 

4,921 

(7,060)

9,808 

(16,860)

36 

946 

(4,207)

3,632 

(1,134)

(4,601)

11,616 

2,672 

3,112 

(3,101)

2,653 

(42)

(654)

61 

60

1,454 

(1)

151 

(340)

(11,616)

(8,263)

8,687 

1,820 

(4,407)

9,766 

(17,514)

97 

1,006 

(2,753)

3,631 

(983)

(4,941)

– 

8,687 

1,820 

– 

9,766 

– 

97 

1,122 

– 

3,631 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(4,407)

– 

(17,514)

– 

(116)

(2,753)

– 

(983)

(4,941)

– 

(5,591)

25,123 

(30,714)

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 3: INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONTINUED)

Opening 
balance

Recognised in 
profit or loss

Closing 
balance

Deferred 
tax asset

Deferred 
tax liability

2018

Provision for rehabilitation

Provision for onerous contracts

Property, plant and Equipment

Vendor private royalty

7,463

6,678

(7,661)

3,379 

Exploration and development costs

(17,454)

Unrealised FX

Other

Vendor receivable

Provision for impairment exploration 
and development

Rail loop benefit

Overburden in advance

Prior year tax losses

TOTAL

TAX CONSOLIDATION

314 

886 

(6,407)

3,629 

(1,285)

(3,665)

20,869 

6,746 

(1,888)

(1,757)

601

6,429 

594 

(278)

60 

2,200 

3 

151 

(936)

(9,253)

(4,074)

5,575

4,921

(7,060)

9,808 

(16,860)

36 

946 

(4,207)

3,632 

(1,134)

(4,601)

11,616 

2,672 

5,575

4,921

–

9,808 

– 

36 

946 

– 

3,632 

– 

– 

11,616 

–

(7,060)

– 

(16,860)

– 

– 

(4,207)

– 

(1,134)

(4,601)

– 

36,534 

(33,862)

Stanmore Coal Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group and are taxed as 
a single entity. Stanmore Coal Limited is the head entity of the tax consolidated group. The stand-alone taxpayer/
separate taxpayer within a group approach has been used to allocate current income tax expense and deferred tax 
expense to wholly owned subsidiaries that form part of the tax consolidated group. Stanmore Coal Limited has assumed 
all the current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses for the tax consolidated group 
via intercompany receivables and payables as a tax funding arrangement is in place.

NOTE 4 (A): CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and in hand

2019 
$’000

90,465

2018 
$‘000

19,817

Cash at bank bear floating and fixed interest rates between 0.85% and 2.23% (2018: 1.5% and 1.75%).

RECONCILIATION OF CASH

The above figures are reconciled to the consolidated statement of 
cash flows as follows:

Balances as above

Balances per consolidated statement of cash flows

90,465 

90,465 

19,817 

19,817 

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and at 
bank, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 
three months or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk 
of changes in value and bank overdrafts.

64  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
NOTE 4 (B): RECONCILIATION OF LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities

NOTE 5: CASH FLOW INFORMATION

2018 
$’000

–

2017 
$’000

15,601

Cash flows

Non-cash 
changes

(411)

411

Cash flows

Non-cash 
changes

(15,601)

– 

2019 
$‘000

–

2018 
$‘000

–

(A) RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Reconciliation of profit/(loss) after income tax to net cash flow 
from operating activities

Profit/(Loss) for the year

Adjust for non-cash items:

Depreciation, amortisation and disposal of fixed assets

Write-off non-current inventory

Impairment of exploration and evaluation expenditure

Unrealised gains/loss on foreign exchange

Non cash movement in provisions

Share-based payments expense

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

- (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables

- (Increase)/Decrease in inventory

- (Increase)/Decrease in other assets

- Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables 

- Increase/(Decrease) in current tax payable

- Increase/(Decrease) in deferred taxes

- Increase/(Decrease) in provisions

- Increase/(Decrease) in provisions for onerous contracts

- Increase/(Decrease) in rehabilitation provisions

- Increase/(Decrease) in contingent consideration

Note

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

91,598 

5,966 

11,383

4,364

-

411

4,400

551

2,484

(8,664)

(2,561)

18,278

25,309

8,263

34

(1,849)

(4,848)

(9,560)

5,207

 -

8

306

28,210

378

(5,785)

2,129

(299)

(3,413)

-

4,074

-

(2,652)

(6,705)

(5,550)

Net cash flow from operating activities

140,043 

21,874 

Cash flows are included in the consolidated statement of cash flows on a gross basis and the GST components of cash 
flows arising from investing and financing activities are classified as operating cash flows.

Non-cash investing and financing activities disclosed in other notes are: 

•  Recognition of rehabilitation asset of $11.752m (FY18: nil) – note 9(b)

•  Recognition of royalty as part of acquisition of Isaac Downs of $5.893m (FY18: nil) – note 15

•  Dividends satisfied by the issue of shares under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan – note 17.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  65

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 6: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

CURRENT

GST receivable

Trade receivables

Other receivables

2019 
$’000

2,529 

18,076 

197 

2018 
$‘000

1,569 

20,559 

299 

Total current trade and other receivables

20,802 

22,427 

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Trade and other receivables are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely 
payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included 
in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognised directly 
in profit or loss and presented in other gains/(losses), together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment losses 
are presented as separate line item in the statement of profit or loss. 

IMPAIRMENT 
From 1 July 2018, the group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit loss associated with its debt 
instruments carried at amortised cost and FVOCI. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has 
been a significant increase in credit risk. 

For trade receivables the group applies the simplified approach permitted by AASB 9, which requires expected lifetime 
losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables. Management has determined that assessment of 
expected credit loss associated with trade receivables is immaterial.

NOTE 7: INVENTORIES

CURRENT

ROM coal stocks

Product coal stocks

Sub-total coal stock

Overburden in advance

Total current inventories

NON-CURRENT

Overburden in advance

Total non-current inventories

Total inventories

2019 
$’000

3,703 

9,459 

13,162 

16,469 

29,631 

– 

– 

29,631

2018 
$‘000

3,752 

6,244 

9,996 

10,971 

20,967 

4,364 

4,364 

25,331

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimate selling price 
in the ordinary course of business, less the estimate costs of completion and selling expenses.

The cost of coal inventories is determined using a direct costing basis. Costs include blasting, overburden removal, 
coal mining, processing, labour, transport and other costs which are directly related to mining activities at site.

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Inventories are classified as follows:

• 

• 

• 

 Over-burden in advance material extracted through the pre-strip mining process and includes blasting activities

 run of mine material extracted through the mining process and awaiting processing at the coal handling and 
preparation plant 

 product coal which has been processed into final saleable form. Product coal may be held at the site or at port 
shared stockpile facilities awaiting delivery to customers.

As at the reporting date the Consolidated Entity has written off the value of the non-current deferred stripping costs 
shown in the consolidated statement of financial position to nil (FY18: $4,364). This balance was reviewed by management 
and determined to be uneconomical based on management’s judgement around timing of recovery of the coal in line 
with long term price expectations and future cost structure if the Consolidated Entity made the decision to return to 
Isaac Plains operation. 

INTERPRETATION 20 – STRIPPING COSTS IN THE PRODUCTION PHASE OF A SURFACE MINE
Interpretation 20, effective 1 January 2013 requires overburden in advance to be capitalised separately as Inventory 
under AASB 102. This means that coal mining and stripping no longer maintain a timing nexus. As a result of this the 
stripping process, costs of overburden removal will be capitalised separately as Inventory under AASB 102 as directed 
under Interpretation 20. 

NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Sub-total plant and equipment

Buildings and improvements

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Sub-total buildings and improvements

Furniture and office equipment

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Sub-total furniture and office equipment

Capital work in progress

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Sub-total capital work in progress

Total property plant and equipment

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

45,747 

(11,227)

34,520 

1,671 

(414)

1,257 

137 

(119)

18 

9,797 

– 

9,797 

45,592 

40,496 

(8,355)

32,141 

1,379 

(343)

1,036 

137 

(117)

20 

3,247 

– 

3,247 

36,444 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. The cost 
of fixed assets constructed within the Consolidated Entity includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing costs 
and an appropriate portion of fixed and variable costs.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, only when it is probable 
that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Consolidated Entity and the cost of the item can be 
measured reliably. 

MOVEMENTS IN CARRYING AMOUNTS

2019

Balance at the beginning of the year

Additions – through ordinary course

Capital WIP transfers

Transfers – through ordinary course

Depreciation expense

Carrying amount at the end 
of the year

Land 
$’000

Plant and 
equipment 
$’000

Buildings and 
improvements 
$’000

Furniture 
and office 
equipment 
$’000

Capital 
work in 
progress 
$’000

Total 
$’000

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

32,141 

129 

5,122 

– 

(2,872)

34,520 

1,036 

20 

3,247 

36,444 

4 

288 

– 

(71)

1,257 

– 

– 

– 

(2)

18 

11,960 

(5,410)

– 

– 

12,093 

– 

– 

(2,945)

9,797 

45,592 

2018

Land 
$’000

Plant and 
equipment 
$’000

Buildings and 
improvements 
$’000

Furniture 
and office 
equipment 
$’000

Capital 
work in 
progress 
$’000

Balance at the beginning of the year

1,946 

27,374 

1,160 

Additions – through ordinary course

Capital WIP transfers

Net disposals

WDV transfers – through 
ordinary course

Depreciation expense

Carrying amount at the end 
of the year

– 

– 

– 

(1,946)

21 

9,323 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(4,577)

32,141 

(124)

1,036 

22 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2)

20 

Total 
$’000

35,249 

7,844 

– 

– 

(1,946) 

4,747 

7,823 

(9,323)

– 

– 

 –

(4,703)

3,247 

36,444 

DEPRECIATION
The carrying amount of all non-mining property fixed assets, except land is depreciated over their useful life from the 
time the asset is held ready for use. Mining property fixed assets are depreciated on a units of production basis over the 
life of the economically recoverably resources. The base for the units of production is drawn from the assets principal 
use. Items that are specific to open cut operations are depreciated over the run of mine open cut coal reserves. Surface 
infrastructure that is not specific to a mining method such as the wash plant and loadout facilities utilise the Economically 
Recoverable Resources of the Isaac Plains Complex which includes an estimate of recoverable underground coal reserves.

68  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

The depreciation rates used for each class of assets are:

Class of fixed asset

Plant and equipment

Furniture and equipment

Buildings and improvements

Depreciation rate

10-25% straight line/units of production

5-25% straight line

5-10% straight line

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and 
any accumulated impairment. In the event the carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than the estimated 
recoverable amount, the carrying amount is written down immediately to the estimated recoverable amount and 
impairment losses are recognised. A formal assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators are 
present. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows 
that will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows are discounted 
to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

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

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses 
are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. 

NOTE 9 (A): CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT COSTS

NON-CURRENT

Capitalised development costs

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

–

13,410

Recoverability of the carrying amount of development assets is dependent on the successful completion of development 
activities, or alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.

MOVEMENTS IN CARRYING AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Transfers from exploration and evaluation

Transfers to exploration and evaluation

Transfers to Mine Properties

Other additions

Sub-total capitalised cost

Provision for impairment

Carrying amount at the end of the year

MOVEMENTS IN PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Provision transferred to exploration and evaluation

Provision for impairment at the end of the year

13,410 

–

–

(13,410)

–

– 

– 

– 

–

–

– 

21,071 

6,167 

(21,072)

–

7,244 

13,410 

– 

13,410 

(5,371)

5,371

– 

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  69

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 9 (A): CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT COSTS (CONTINUED)

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Capitalised Development expenditure includes costs transferred from Exploration and Evaluation when the Consolidated 
Entity can demonstrate:

•  the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;

• 

its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset;

•  how the asset will generate future economic benefits;

•  the availability of resources to complete the asset; and

•  the ability to measure reliability the expenditure during development.

Following recognition, the asset is carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Once the development phase 
is complete and production begin, the costs are transferred from Capitalised Development Costs to Mine Properties where 
they are amortised over the life of the development project. 

Key judgements – capitalisation and impairment assessment of development costs
Initial capitalisation of costs is based on management’s judgement that technical and economic 
feasibility is confirmed. In determining the amounts to be capitalised, management makes assumptions 
regarding the expected future cash generating potential of the Project, discount rates to be applied and 
the expected period of which cash flows are expected to be received. As at 30 June 2019, the carrying 
amount of capitalised developments costs was $0 million (2018: $13.4 million) as the balance of the costs 
were transferred to Mine Properties as the Isaac Plains East Project begun production during FY19. 

NOTE 9 (B): MINE PROPERTIES

NON-CURRENT

Mine Properties

MOVEMENTS IN CARRYING AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Transfers from capitalised development costs

Other additions

Sub-total Mine Properties

ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

Balance at the beginning of the year

Amortisation charge for the year

Sub-total accumulated amortisation

Carrying amount at the end of the year

70  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

34,808

– 

13,410

29,333

42,743 

– 

(7,935)

(7,935)

34,808 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 
 
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Mining property assets include costs transferred from Capitalised Development following the start of production. 
Following transfer from Capitalised Development all development subsequent development costs are capitalised 
to the extent that commercial viability conditions continue to be satisfied. 

The costs associated with mine properties are amortised based on a units of production method. 

Key judgements – capitalisation and impairment assessment of mine properties
The Consolidated Entity assesses at the end of each period whether there are any impairment indicators 
in relation to Mine Property assets. If any indicators exist, the Consolidated Entity estimates the 
recoverable amount. 

The recoverable amount of the asset is based on the Fair Value Less Cost of Disposal (FVLCD). The 
determination of the FVLCD does require the use of estimates and assumptions which could change over 
time and are impacted by various economic factors such as coal prices, foreign exchange rates, discount 
rates and production costs. It is possible these assumptions (and others) may change and could impact 
the estimated life of the mine and impact the material adjustment to the carrying value of the assets.

NOTE 10: EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

NON-CURRENT

Exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised

– exploration and evaluation phases

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

75,496

39,393

Recoverability of the carrying amount of exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development 
and commercial exploitation of coal, or alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.

MOVEMENTS IN CARRYING AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Additions and transfers from work in progress

Transferred to capitalised development

Acquisition costs

Transferred from capitalised development

Sub-total capitalised cost

Provision for impairment

Carrying amount at the end of the year

MOVEMENTS IN PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Provisions (raised)/reversed

Provision transferred from capitalised development

51,498 

5,042 

–

31,061

– 

87,601 

(12,105)

75,496 

(12,105)

–

–

33,734 

2,859 

(6,167)

–

21,072 

51,498 

(12,105)

39,393 

(6,726)

(8)

(5,371)

Provision for impairment at the end of the year

(12,105)

(12,105)

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 10: EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (CONTINUED)
During FY18 The Range was reclassified from capitalised development costs to exploration and evaluation assets as 
outlined in note 9(a) and Isaac Plains East was reclassified to Capitalised Development costs following the decision to 
begin development.

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is capitalised on an area of interest basis. Such expenditures comprise 
net direct costs and an appropriate portion of related overhead expenditure. These costs are carried forward to the 
extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the area or where activities in the 
area have not yet reached a stage which permits reasonable assessment of the existence of Economically Recoverable 
Resources and active or significant operations in relation to the area are continuing.

A regular review is undertaken on each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward 
costs in relation to that area of interest. Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off against profit 
in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made. Where an uncertainty exists for further exploration of the 
area, a provision is raised for the costs of exploration.

When the technical feasibility and commercial viability is demonstrated, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of 
interest are transferred to capitalised development costs.

Key judgements – exploration and evaluation assets
The Consolidated Entity performs impairment testing on specific exploration assets as required in AASB 6 
para 20. During FY19 no impairment indicator was noted. The total impairment on these exploration and 
evaluation assets is now $12.1million. No specific event has occurred relating to other exploration and 
evaluation assets recognised on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. At the end of the 
reporting year the balance of Exploration and Evaluation Assets is $75.4 million (2018: $39.4 million). 
The main increase in this balance relates to the acquisition of Isaac Downs.

NOTE 11: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

INFRASTRUCTURE INTANGIBLE ASSET

At cost

Accumulated amortisation

 Carrying amount at the end of the year

MOVEMENTS IN CARRYING AMOUNTS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Amortisation expense

Carrying amount at the end of the year

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2019 
$’000

4,800 

(1,525)

3,275 

2019 
$’000

3,778 

(503)

3,275 

2018 
$‘000

4,800 

(1,022)

3,778 

2018 
$‘000

4,282 

(504)

3,778 

IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
At the end of each reporting year the Consolidated Entity assesses whether there is any indication that individual assets 
are impaired. Where impairment indicators exist, recoverable amount is determined, and impairment losses are recognised 
in profit or loss where the asset’s carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an 
asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose of assessing value in use, the estimated future cash 
flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

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

INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The intangible asset relates to future rebates on the cost of coal railings based on an agreement with the below rail 
infrastructure owner. Receipts of coal railing rebates are recognised in profit or loss as a credit against the cost incurred. 
The estimated useful life of the asset is aligned with the term of the contractual agreement and is amortised on a 
straight-line basis over the life in accordance with the anticipated profile of benefits received.

NOTE 12: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Current

Trade and Other payables

Accrued expenses

Employee benefits

Total Current Trade and other payables

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

49,903 

22,446 

24 

829 

4,076 

506 

50,756 

27,028 

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the year 
end and which are unpaid. They are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method. No assets of the Consolidated Entity have been pledged as security for the trade and 
other payables.

NOTE 13: INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Facility B – working capital facility

Total Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

2019 
US$’000

2018 
US$’000

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 13: INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONTINUED) 

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

2019 
US$’000

2018 
US$’000

TOTAL FACILITIES 
Facility A – bank guarantee facility

Total available facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Facility B – working capital facility

Total available facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

41,351 

15,310 

26,042 

39,237 

24,638 

14,599 

29,000

10,737

18,263

29,000

17,427

11,573

31,370 

29,766 

22,000

22,000

– 

– 

–

–

31,370 

29,766 

22,000

22,000

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Interest bearing liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, net of any transaction costs incurred. Interest bearing 
liabilities are classified as current liabilities. 

The group pays a 2% pa facility fee for all undrawn funds in both the working capital and bank guarantee facilities, 
once utilised the funds attract a 8% fixed interest rate.

On 28 June 2019 the Group’s debt finance facility was amended, effective 1 July 2019, to allow for a reduction in facility 
limits in line with the funding requirements of the Consolidated Entity. In addition to the reduction of the overall facility, 
there has been a reduction in the interest rate on utilised funds from 10% to 8% and the termination date of the facility 
extended from 15 November 2019 to 30 June 2022. 

Other terms of the facility remain unchanged. Key terms of the facility are:

•  Bonding/bank guarantee facility reduced to US$12.0m (previously US$29m)

•  Revolving working capital facility increased to US$28.0m (previously US$22m)

• 

• 

Interest rate on utilised funds reduced to 8.0% (previously 10.0%)

Interest rate on available facility of 2.0% (unchanged)

•  Royalty payable of 1.0% on proceeds from Isaac Plains Complex (unchanged)

•  Taurus has a security charge of the operating entities which own Isaac Plains East and Isaac Downs (unchanged).

In relation to the utilised portion of Facility A, refer to Note 23 Contingent Assets and Liabilities for further discussion 
on the debt financing arrangements.

The Working Capital facility is denominated in US$ and therefore when drawn exposes the group to US$ fluctuations 
these fluctuations are accounted for as outlined in Note 20. 

74  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

NOTE 14: ONEROUS CONTRACTS PROVISION

CURRENT

Current onerous contract provision

NON-CURRENT

Non-current onerous contract provision

Total onerous contracts provision

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS

Opening balance

Depletions through settlement

Adjustment – through re-measurement

Unwinding of discount – via profit and loss

Closing balance

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

867 

1,790 

5,198 

6,065 

14,612

16,402

16,402 

(1,849)

(9,428)

940 

6,065 

22,260 

(2,652)

(4,040)

834 

16,402

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The provision for onerous contracts relates to the transaction to acquire the Isaac Plains Coal Mine which completed in 
November 2015. The Consolidated Entity acquired various long-term contracts necessary for mining activities at Isaac 
Plains including rail haulage, port allocations, water supply, electricity supply and accommodation. Based on the initial 
Isaac Plains mine plan, a portion of these contracts were estimated to be underutilised and the fixed charges incurred 
above the deemed requirement was recognised as an onerous contract liability. The fair value of onerous contracts at 
acquisition was estimated by calculating the present value of expected future cash outflows for the onerous portion of 
each contract, discounted at a rate reflecting the risk profile of each contract. Excluding the assessed onerous portion 
of the contracts already recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position, the minimum payments required 
under the identified contracts is approximately $27.7 million (undiscounted) (2018: $58 million (undiscounted)). These 
payments are expected to be met as part of normal operational expenditure at Isaac Plains complex in the coming years. 

In the period from acquisition through to 30 June 2019, a number of onerous contracts have been settled through the 
ordinary course of business. The onerous provision at 30 June 2019 has been re-measured for all contracts having regard 
to the latest Economically Recoverable Resources of the Isaac Plains Complex which includes an estimate of recoverable 
underground and Isaac Downs reserves. During the year, a contract was entered into with a third party to supply them 
with some water from our existing long-term contract. This allocation has been included in the calculation of the onerous 
contract to reduce our total onerous contract obligation.

Key estimates – Onerous Contracts
The Consolidated Entity assesses onerous contracts at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific 
to each contract and the then current business plan. Where a contract provides capacity above that required 
to meet the business plan or for a longer period than the current extent of the business plan, the contract is 
deemed onerous and the onerous portion of the contract is recognised as a liability using an estimate of future 
onerous cash flows discounted to a net present value. Any re-measurement of the assessed level of onerous 
contracts is taken through profit or loss in the period in which the assessment is made. During the FY19 year 
a total of $1.8 million of onerous contracts were settled through payment, with the unwinding of the discount 
being $0.9 million and $9.4 million taken through consolidated statement of profit or loss for re-measurement.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 15: REHABILITATION PROVISION

CURRENT

Current rehabilitation provision

NON-CURRENT

Non-current rehabilitation provision

Total rehabilitation liability

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS

Opening balance

Additions – current year disturbance

Depletion – rehabilitation works completed

Depletion – re-measurement

Unwinding of discount – via profit and loss

Closing balance

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

4,700 

3,160 

24,256 

28,956 

15,423 

18,583 

18,583 

11,752

(4,848)

3,134

335

24,878 

–

(6,705)

(281)

691 

28,956 

18,583 

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The provision for rehabilitation closure costs relates to areas disturbed during operation of the mine up to reporting 
date and not yet rehabilitated. Provision has been made to rehabilitate all areas of disturbance including surface 
infrastructure, contouring, topsoiling and revegetation, using internal and external expert assessment of each aspect to 
calculate an anticipated cash outflow discounted to a net present value. At each reporting date, the rehabilitation liability 
is re-measured in line with the then-current level of disturbances, cost estimates and other key inputs. The amount of 
provision relating to rehabilitation of areas caused by mining disturbance is recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Key estimates – rehabilitation provision
The Consolidated Entity assesses rehabilitation liabilities at each reporting date as there are numerous 
factors that may affect the ultimate liability payable. This includes the extent and nature of rehabilitation 
activity to be undertaken, changes in technology and techniques, changes in discount rates and regulatory 
impacts. There may be differences between the future actual expenditure and the assessment made at the 
balance date. The provisions at balance date represent management’s best estimate of the present value 
of rehabilitation cost to completely rehabilitate the site.

In FY19 a decrease in the rehabilitation provision of $4.8 million was recognised due to the rehabilitation works 
completed at Isaac Plains. In addition, a rehabilitation liability was recognised with regard to disturbance of 
Isaac Plains East now production is underway, and clearing has commenced in line with mining operations of 
$11.7 million. The other side of this disturbance is recognised as an asset in Mine Properties. 

The continued extension of the mine life due to mine plan expansions at Isaac Plains East also contribute 
to a reduction in the rehabilitation provision due to the value of future discounted cash outflows.

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NOTE 16: VENDOR ROYALTIES – CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

CURRENT

Current vendor royalties – contingent consideration

7,955 

6,966 

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

NON-CURRENT

Non-current vendor royalties – contingent consideration

Total vendor private royalty

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS

Opening balance – vendor royalties – contingent consideration at fair value

Fair value adjustments taken to profit and loss in other expenses

Depletions through settlement

Unwinding of discount – via profit and loss

24,598 

32,553 

25,728 

32,694 

32,694 

6,145 

(9,560)

3,274 

11,264

25,828 

(5,550)

1,152 

Total vendor royalties – contingent consideration at fair value

32,553 

32,694 

Key judgement and estimates – vendor royalties
During the business combination of Isaac Plains in 2015, AASB 3 Business Combinations required the 
recognition of Contingent Consideration. The Contingent Consideration relates to a royalty stream payable 
to the vendors of Isaac Plains in the event that benchmark Hard Coking Coal prices are above an Australian 
Dollar equivalent of 160 (adjusted for CPI) and coal is produced and sold from either Isaac Plains or Isaac 
Plains East. Each royalty is capped at predetermined amounts for each vendor. Once the price threshold and 
production requirements are met, the royalty is payable at $2 per product tonne (2015 dollars) to each of the 
two vendors of Isaac Plains. Royalties were paid during the FY19 to the vendors and as a result the remaining 
cap is $30.0 million (2019 dollars).

During FY19, Stanmore completed the acquisition of Isaac Downs (formerly Wotonga South). This transaction 
included a royalty stream payable to the vendor at $1 per tonne of product coal when the premium hard 
coking coal benchmark is over A$170 per tonne (indexed for CPI) capped at $10.0m. The fair value of this 
royalty has been recognised during FY19.

This valuation has been performed using a discounted cash flow methodology which was consistent with that used in 
FY18. The method used is classed as a level 3 valuation under AASB 13 the following key unobservable inputs are used 
in its calculation:

• 

• 

• 

 Hard Coking Coal forward price curve based on a compilation of short term (12 months) prices from Isaac Plains coal 
marketing consultants Square Trading Pty Ltd and long-term estimates completed by Wood McKenzie;

 A$/US$ Foreign exchange forward curve estimates are based on market consensus curves; and

 Coal sales based on the current mining plans of the Isaac Plains Complex, including the Isaac Plains mine, 
the Isaac Plains East Mine (commenced July 2018), the Isaac Downs Mine (unapproved) and the Isaac Plains 
Underground (unapproved).

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 16: VENDOR ROYALTIES – CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION (CONTINUED)
As considered in AASB 13 para 93(h)(i) the following unobservable inputs contain sensitivities that would result in 
significant changes to the market valuation. There interactions between the sensitivities in the coking coal price and the 
US$/A$ foreign exchange rate. As the coal commodity is currently traded in US$ the interaction between the index price 
and the FX rate could both magnify and mitigate each other depending on the timing and direction of movements of 
both indexes. 

A matrix is shown below of changes in the Hard-Coking Coal index and the A$/US$ exchange rate. The numbers are 
shown in millions and the highlighted number in blue is the current valuation.

e
v
r
u
c
x
e
d
n

I

X
F

+10%

+5%

Current

(5%)

(10%)

+10%

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

Hard Coking Coal Index curve

+5%

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

Current

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

The below shows the above matrix as a percentage change in value

e
v
r
u
c
x
e
d
n

I

X
F

+10%

+5%

Current

-5%

-10%

Hard Coking Coal Index curve

+10%

+5%

Current

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(5%)

27.464

32.553

32.553

32.553

32.553

(5%)

(15.6%)

–

–

–

–

(10%)

21.862

27.464

32.553

32.553

32.553

(10%)

(32.8%)

(15.6%)

–

–

–

The below shows changes in Valuation due to changes to Isaac Pains coal sales volume relating to a non-operating future 
mine not being approved for any reason:

Change

Isaac Plains Underground (not approved)

Isaac Downs (not approved)

Remaining Isaac Plains complex reduced by 20% product

Remaining Isaac Plains complex increased by 20% product

Valuation 
$M

26.660

24.396

31.850

33.049

Valuation 
change  
$M

(5.893)

(8.157)

(0.703)

0.496

% Change

(18.1%)

(25.0%)

(2.1%)

1.5%

As at 30 June 2019 the fair value was assessed at $32.553 million this calculation reaches the cap of the agreements 
relating to Isaac Plains East and Isaac Downs. 

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NOTE 17: DIVIDENDS AND FRANKING CREDITS 

ORDINARY SHARES

Final unfranked dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 of 2 cps 

Interim fully franked dividend for the half year ended 31 December 2018 of 3 cps 

 Total dividends provided for or paid 

Dividends paid in cash or satisfied by the issue of shares under the Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan were as follows:

Paid in cash

Satisfied by issue of shares

 Total dividends provided for or paid 

DIVIDENDS NOT RECOGNISED AT THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

Proposed final fully franked dividend for the year ended 30 June 2019 of 8 cps 

Proposed dividends on ordinary shares 

Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate 
of 30% (2018 – 30%)

NOTE 18: EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS

Profit/(Loss) attributable to owners of Stanmore Coal Limited used to calculate basic 
and diluted earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating 
basic earnings per share

2019 
$’000

5,037

7,583 

12,620 

8,162

4,458

12,620 

2019 
$’000

20,488

20,488 

2019 
$’000

25,419

25,419

2019 
$’000

91,598

2019 
Number 
’000

252,959

2018 
$‘000

–

–

–

–

–

–

2018 
$‘000

5,037

5,037

2018 
$‘000

–

–

2018 
$‘000

5,966

2018 
Number 
‘000

251,801

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used 
as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share

257,548

255,139

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 18: EARNINGS PER SHARE (CONTINUED)

RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS

Opening balance

Weighted average of issued shares (DRP)

Weighted average shares purchased on-market

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic 
earnings per share

Weighted average number of Long-term Incentive rights issued

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares 
issued used to calculate diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 

2019 
$’000

251,801

1,168

(10)

2018 
$‘000

251,801

–

–

252,959

251,801

4,589

3,338

257,548

255,139

36.2

35.6

2.4

2.3

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of Stanmore Coal Limited by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in 
ordinary shares issued during the year.

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the amount used in determining basic 
earnings per share by the after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares. 
The weighted average number of shares used is adjusted for the weighted average number of shares assumed to have 
been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

NOTE 19: ISSUED CAPITAL 

256,094,238 fully paid ordinary shares (2018: 251,800,978)

Share issue costs

Deferred tax recognised through equity

 Total issued capital 

A.  ORDINARY SHARES

2019 
$’000

120,960 

(4,476)

1,129 

2018 
$‘000

116,547 

(4,476)

1,129 

117,613 

113,200 

2019 
Number

2018 
Number

2019 
$‘000

2018 
$‘000

ORDINARY SHARES

At the beginning of the year

251,800,978 

251,800,978 

113,200 

113,200

Issue of Shares under DRP 

On market share buy-back

4,332,625 

(39,365)

– 

–

4,458 

(45)

–

–

At reporting date

256,094,238 

251,800,978 

117,613 

113,200 

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Consolidated 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.

Ordinary shares have no par value and Stanmore Coal Limited does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

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B.  OPTIONS AND RIGHTS 
During the FY19, no options were held by or issued to employees of the Consolidated Entity. 

During the FY19, the rights held by employees of the Consolidated Entity that were issued on 1 July 2017 reached the end of the 
measurement period (30 June 2019). These shares are now eligible to vest in accordance with the terms of the rights. These 
rights vested on 31 July 2019 and were cash settled. No rights were forfeited due to employment ceasing during the year.

All rights on issue at 30 June 2019 were as follows:

Number of 
Rights

Exercise 
Price

End of measurement 
period

Conditions

626,482

Nil

30 June 2019

2,611,508

Nil

30 June 2020

1,251,497

Nil

30 June 2021

100,000

Nil

30 June 2020

Share price targets based on Absolute Shareholder Total Return 
Compound Annual Growth Rates in FY19. The measurement period 
for these rights finished on the 30 June 2019 and the rights met the 
stretch target. Post year end these rights were settled in cash.

Share price targets based on Absolute Shareholder Total Return 
Compound Annual Growth Rates in FY20, if no vesting occurs at 
FY 20 then retested in FY21 see Remuneration Report

Share price targets based on Absolute Shareholder Total Return 
Compound Annual Growth Rates in FY20, if no vesting occurs at 
FY 21 then retested in FY22 see Remuneration Report

Targets relating to the approval and commencement of mining 
at The Range in the Surat Basin

C.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The capital of the Consolidated Entity is managed to provide capital growth to shareholders and ensure the Consolidated 
Entity can fund its operations and continue as a going concern.

The Consolidated Entity’s capital comprises equity as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. There are 
no externally imposed capital requirements.

Management oversees the Consolidated Entity’s capital by assessing the financial risks and adjusting its capital structure 
in response to changes in these risks and the market. These responses include the management of share issues and debt.

There have been no changes in the strategy adopted by management to control the capital of the Consolidated Entity 
since the prior year. 

D.  RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown as 
a deduction from the equity proceeds, net of any income tax benefit.

NOTE 20: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND PROCESSES
In common with all other businesses, the Consolidated Entity is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. 
This note describes the Consolidated Entity’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used 
to measure them. Further quantitative information in respect of these risks is presented throughout these financial statements.

There have been no substantive changes in the Consolidated Entity’s exposure to financial instrument risks.

The Consolidated Entity’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, trade and other receivables, security 
deposits, trade and other payables, borrowings and Vendor Royalty – Contingent Consideration.

The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Consolidated Entity’s risk management objectives and 
policies and, whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the authority for designing and operating 
processes that ensure the effective implementation of the objectives and policies to the Consolidated Entity’s finance 
function. The Consolidated Entity’s risk management policies and objectives are therefore designed to minimise the 
potential impacts of these risks on the results of the Consolidated Entity where such impacts may be material.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 20: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
The overall objective of the Board is to set polices that seek to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting 
the Consolidated Entity’s competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding these policies are set out below:

A.  CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is the risk that the other party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge their obligation resulting in the 
Consolidated Entity incurring a financial loss. This usually occurs when debtors fail to settle their obligations owing to 
the Consolidated Entity. The Consolidated Entity’s objective is to minimise the risk of loss from credit risk exposure.

The Consolidated Entity’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting year, without taking into account 
the value of any collateral or other security, in the event other parties fail to perform their obligations under financial 
instruments in relation to each class of recognised financial asset at reporting date, is as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Receivables

Security deposits and debt service reserve 

Credit risk exposure

Note

4a 

2019 
$’000

90,465 

245 

6 

20,803 

113 

2018 
$‘000

19,817 

169 

22,427 

119 

111,626

42,532 

Credit risk is reviewed regularly by the Board and the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

The Consolidated Entity’s credit risk exposure is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. 
Given the Consolidated Entity trades predominately with recognised, credit worthy third parties, the credit risk is 
determined to be low. No receivables balances were past due or impaired at year end. The credit quality of receivables 
that are neither past due nor impaired is good. Bank deposits are held with National Australia Bank Limited and Westpac 
Banking Corporation.

B.  LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Consolidated Entity may encounter difficulties raising funds to meet financial obligations 
as they fall due. The object of managing liquidity risk is to ensure, as far as possible, that the Consolidated Entity will 
always have sufficient liquidity to meets its liabilities when they fall due, under both normal and stressed conditions. 
Liquidity risk is reviewed regularly by the Board and the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

The Consolidated Entity manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and liquidity ratios such as working 
capital. The Consolidated Entity’s working capital, being current assets less current liabilities has increased from 
$26.850million in 2018 to $55.517 million in 2019. 

MATURITY ANALYSIS – CONSOLIDATED – 2019 – FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Maturity analysis – 
consolidated 
2019

Financial Liabilities

– Trade payables

– Vendor Royalties Payable

– Other payables

Carrying 
amount 
$’000

Contractual 
cash flows 
$’000

<6 months 
$’000

6 – 12 
months 
$’000

1 – 3 years 
$’000

>3 years 
$’000

50,307 

32,553 

853 

50,307 

41,276 

853

50,307 

5,653 

853

– 

– 

4,434

19,628

– 

–

– 

11,561

–

83,713

83,713

56,813

4,435 

18,130 

4,335 

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MATURITY ANALYSIS – CONSOLIDATED – 2018 – FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Maturity analysis – 
consolidated 
2018

Financial Liabilities

– Trade payables

– Vendor Royalties Payable

– Other payables

Carrying 
amount 
$’000

Contractual 
cash flows 
$’000

<6 months 
$’000

6 – 12 
months 
$’000

1 – 3 years 
$’000

>3 years 
$’000

2,197 

32,694 

24,831 

2,197 

32,694 

24,831 

2,197 

3,663 

24,831 

 –

 –

 –

3,223 

14,024 

11,784 

– 

 –

–

59,722 

59,722 

30,691 

3,223 

14,024 

11,784 

Further information regarding commitments is included in Note 22.

C.  CURRENCY RISK
The Australian dollar (A$) is the functional currency of the group and as a result currency exposure arising from the 
transactions and balances in currencies other than the A$.

The Group’s potential currency exposures comprise:

Coal sales denominated in US$
Coal sales for export coal are denominated in US$. The Group is therefore exposed to volatility in the US$: A$ exchange 
rates, due to the recent stability in the exchange rate it remains the group’s policy not to hedge Foreign exchange risk 
relating to coal sales. 

Bank guarantee line of credit facilities denominated in US$
The line of credit facility utilised by the Group is issued back to back with an Australian Institution. This means that while 
utilised as a Financial Guarantee only facility there is no exchange risk and the US$ amount varies while the A$ amount 
is fixed to the value of the guarantees issued. While this facility limits US$ exposure in the event of default on a bank 
guarantee on issue of the funds by the respective banks the US$ loan would crystallise, and a US$ exposure would 
eventuate. It is considered the risk of such an event is limited in the current environment. If these loans did crystallise the 
US$ currency risk would be assessed at that time. As noted in below loans in US$ currency supply a natural hedge to the 
US$ denominated coal sales. 

Working capital facility 
The to the extent utilised the working capital facility result in exposure to US$:A$ currency fluctuations, but it is noted 
that this facility is a natural partial hedge to the US$ denominated coal sales, as fluctuations in the exchange rate result 
in opposing fluctuations to current and future outstanding sales. Derivative products are therefore currently not deemed 
necessary to reduce foreign exchange risk.

Expenses denominated in currencies other than A$
Currently the exposure to such expenses is minimal, but it is noted that equipment purchases, equipment parts and other 
mine related expenditure can be in various foreign currencies. When entering major transactions in foreign currencies it is 
the policy of the group to assess the currency risk of the transaction and review derivative products or other methods to 
offset this risk. Where appropriate these products would be used, but no such transactions occurred in the 30 June 2019 
or 30 June 2018 financial years.

The group generally aligns all Semi Soft Coking Coal prices to relevant Newcastle Semi Soft indexes. While Thermal coal 
sales are generally sold on the spot market via negotiation with relevant counter parties. The group does not use any 
derivative products to mitigate fluctuations in the relevant coal price indexes. 

D.  MARKET RISK
Market risk arises from the use of interest bearing, tradable and foreign currency financial instruments. It is the risk that 
the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in interest rates (interest rate 
risk), foreign exchange rates (currency risk) or other market factors (another price risk). The consolidated entity does not 
have any material exposure to market risk. 

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  83

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 20: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
At 30 June 2019, the effect on profit as a result of changes in the FX rate would be:

2019

Cash and cash equivalents – US$

Trade receivables – US$

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

2018

Cash and cash equivalents – US$

Trade receivables – US$

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

Carrying 
amount 
$’000

28,790 

12,123 

6,145 

16,088 

Increase in FX 
rate by 5%

Decrease in 
FX rate by 5%

Profit  
 or loss 
$’000

1,439 

606 

(614)

1,431 

307 

804 

(333)

778 

Profit  
or loss 
$‘000

(1,439)

(606)

614 

(1,431)

(307)

(804)

333 

(778)

A.  INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk arises principally from cash and cash equivalents. The objective of interest rate risk management is 
to manage and control interest rate risk exposures within acceptable parameters while optimising the return.

Interest rate risk is managed with a mixture of fixed and floating rate investments. For further details on interest rate 
risk refer to the tables below:

2019

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Floating 
interest rate 
$’000

Fixed interest 
rate 
$’000

Non-interest 
bearing  
$’000

Total carrying 
amount as per 
the consolidated 
statement 
of financial 
position 
$’000

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate 
%

Cash and cash equivalents

90,465 

Restricted cash

Receivables

Security deposits 

– 

– 

–

– 

245 

– 

–

– 

– 

20,803 

113

90,465 

245 

20,803

113

Total financial assets

90,465 

245 

20,916 

111,626

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Trade payables

Working Capital Facility

Vendor Royalties Payable

Other payables

Total financial liabilities

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– 

– 

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

– 

– 

50,307 

– 

32,553

853

83,713 

50,307 

– 

32,553

853

83,713

1.13%

2.23%

10% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2018

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Floating 
interest rate 
$’000

Fixed interest 
rate 
$’000

Non-interest 
bearing  
$’000

Total carrying 
amount as per 
the consolidated 
statement 
of financial 
position 
$’000

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate 
%

Cash and cash equivalents

19,817 

Receivables

Security deposits

– 

–

Total financial assets

19,817

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Trade payables

Working Capital Facility

Vendor Royalties Payable

Other payables

Total financial liabilities

–

–

– 

–

– 

– 

– 

 –

– 

 –

– 

–

– 

22,427 

288 

22,715 

22,446 

– 

32,694

4,582 

59,722

19,817 

22,427 

288 

42,532 

22,446 

– 

32,694

4,582 

59,722

1.53 

10%

The Consolidated Entity has performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk. This sensitivity 
demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a change in these risks.

At 30 June 2019, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate would be as follows:

Carrying 
Amount 
$’000

90,465 

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

2018

Cash and cash equivalents

19,817

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

Increase in interest rate by 1%

Decrease in interest rate by 1%

Profit or loss  
$’000

Equity 
$’000

Profit or loss 
$’000

905 

(271)

634 

198 

(59)

139 

905 

(271)

634 

198 

(59)

139 

(905)

271 

(634)

(198)

59 

(139)

Equity 
$

(905)

271 

(634)

(198)

59 

(139)

FAIR VALUES 
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for 
disclosure purposes. Stanmore Coal Limited has adopted the amendment to AASB 9 Financial Instruments: Disclosures 
which requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

a)   quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1);

b)   inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly 

(as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (level 2); and

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

The entity completed a level 3 valuation on contingent consideration (note 16). The carrying value of a significant portion 
of all financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. There were no 
transfers between the levels during the year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 20: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

2019

Vendor royalties contingent consideration held at fair value 
through profit or loss

Total Financial Liabilities

2018

Vendor royalties contingent consideration held at fair value 
through profit or loss

Total Financial Liabilities

There were no other financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value in FY19.

NOTE 21: INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES

Financial Liabilities

Level 1 
$’000

Level 2 
$’000

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Level 3 
$’000

32,553 

32,553 

32,694 

32,694 

SUBSIDIARIES
The group’s principal subsidiaries at 30 June 2019 are set out below. Unless otherwise stated, they have share capital 
consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals 
the voting rights held by the group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business.

Name of entity

Principle activities

Country of 
incorporation

Class of 
shares

Percentage  
owned

Mackenzie Coal Pty Ltd

Comet Coal & Coke Pty Ltd

Belview Coal Pty Ltd

Belview Expansion Pty Ltd

Stanmore Coal Custodians Pty Ltd1

Emerald Coal Pty Ltd

New Cambria Pty Ltd

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Trustee of Stanmore 
Employee Share Trust

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Kerlong Coking Coal Pty Ltd 

Coal exploration

Stanmore Surat Coal Pty Ltd 

Coal exploration

Theresa Creek Coal Pty Ltd

Coal exploration

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Stanmore Wotonga Pty Ltd

Coal exploration & mining

Australia

Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd

Coal mining

Stanmore IP South Pty Ltd

Coal exploration

Australia

Australia

Stanmore Bowen Coal Pty Ltd

Coal exploration & mining

Australia

Isaac Plains Coal Management Pty Ltd

Coal exploration & mining

Australia

Isaac Plains Sales & Marketing Pty Ltd

Coal exploration & mining

Australia

1  Previously Brown River Coal Pty Ltd

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

2019

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2018

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

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DETAILS OF FARM IN ARRANGEMENTS
Set out below are the significant farm in arrangements of the group as at 30 June 2019. The proportion of ownership 
interest is the same as the proportion of voting rights held.

Name of entity

Principal activities

Place of 
business/
Country of 
incorporation

Nature of 
relationship

Clifford Joint Venture

Coal exploration

Lilyvale Joint Venture

Coal exploration

Mackenzie Joint Venture

Coal exploration

Australia

Australia

Australia

Farm in arrangement

Farm in arrangement

Farm in arrangement

Percentage  
owned

2019

2018

60%

85% 

95% 

60%

85% 

95% 

NOTE 22: COMMITMENTS

EXPLORATION AND MINING
The commitments to be undertaken are as follows:

Payable

– not later than 12 months

– between 12 months and 5 years

– greater than 5 years

2019 
$’000

1,191 

2,066 

474 

3,731 

2018 
$‘000

762 

1,858 

689 

3,309 

The Consolidated Entity has certain obligations to expend minimum amounts on exploration and mining tenement areas. 
These obligations are expected to be fulfilled in the normal course of operations.

OPERATING LEASES
The commitments to be undertaken are as follows:

Payable

– not later than 12 months

– between 12 months and 5 years

– greater than 5 years

2019 
$’000

2018 
$‘000

130 

52 

– 

182 

107 

191 

– 

298 

The Consolidated Entity has an operating lease commitment in relation to the commercial office premises. The lease 
commenced on 1 December 2013 for a term of four years the lease has subsequently been extended for an additional 
three years. The Consolidated Entity has provided a bank guarantee of $73,046 as a security bond on the premises.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  87

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 22: COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)

CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
The commitments to be undertaken are as follows:

Payable

– not later than 12 months

– between 12 months and 5 years

– greater than 5 years

LAND ACQUISITIONS

2019 
$’000

7,675 

3,700 

– 

2018 
$‘000

8,518 

27,700 

– 

11,375 

36,218 

On 7 April 2011, the Consolidated Entity announced that it had completed an agreement for the right to purchase a key 
property at The Range thermal Coal Project in the Surat Basin. Variations to this agreement have been negotiated such 
that final payment and transfer of title is due 30 days after the Mining Lease is granted by the Department of Natural 
Resources, Mines and Energy, or an earlier date by agreement. The final payment is indexed to land valuation movements 
with reference to comparable properties, with a reference price of $3.7 million based at 2014. The agreement gives the 
Group access to undertake evaluation and development work as the Project moves through the approval process and 
ultimate development and production. The terms of the acquisition are within normal market expectations. 

ISAAC DOWNS ACQUISITION 
On 12 June 2018, the Consolidated Entity announced it had executed definitive agreements with Peabody Australia to 
acquire MDL1371 and EPC7282 from Millennium Coal Pty Ltd. Stanmore Coal has agreed to acquire the coking coal deposit 
contained within MDL 137 and an additional exploration area (EPC 728) for $30.000 million cash payable in a series of 
instalments, as at 30 June 2019 $5.000m remained to be paid and it was due for payment in July 2019. This amount 
has now been paid.

ISAAC PLAINS COMPLEX ROYALTY
On 26 November 2015 the Consolidated Entity established a finance facility with Taurus to fund the acquisition of and 
re-start of mining at the Isaac Plains Complex and agreed to a 0.8% royalty payable on 

• 

• 

 the saleable value of all product coal owned by the Group at that time and processed through the Isaac Plains 
infrastructure; and

 any processing or handing fees arising from the treatment of 3rd party coal processed through the Isaac Plains 
infrastructure.

On the 8 June 2018, the Consolidated Entity extended its financing facilities through Taurus on the completion of this 
extension it was agreed to increase the royalty from 0.8% to 1% on all future sales that meet the above criteria. 

ISAAC PLAINS EAST ROYALTY
On 4 September 2015 the Consolidated Entity completed the acquisition of MDL 135 and (part) MDL 137. The transaction 
terms include the following contingent consideration item:

• 

 A royalty capped at $3.000m payable at $1 per tonne of production for coal that is mined within the new Mining Lease.

ISAAC PLAINS EAST LANDHOLDER AGREEMENT
On 20 July 2017 the Consolidated Entity completed a land holder compensation agreement for access to MLA 70016, MLA 
70017, MLA 70018, and MLA 70019. The compensation agreement includes the following contingent consideration item:

• 

 A royalty of $0.60/product tonne sold (increasing by 2.5% p.a.) from July 2018 when the published Hard Coking Coal 
Price for any quarter is greater than US$200/t (increasing by 2.5% p.a.) from July 2018.

88  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
NOTE 23: CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

CONTINGENT ASSETS
WICET LOAN
In the 2014 financial year the Consolidated Entity impaired the full balance of the loan provided to third party infrastructure 
providers. The loan related to the WEXP1 project in Gladstone and the Group’s participation in the Capacity Commitment 
Deed (CCD) which provided certain future access rights in return for a funding commitment from the Consolidated Entity. 
The Consolidated Entity provided $8m in loans which were used to fund studies and complete initial dredging activities 
in respect of a future expansion to the port site. The CCD expired on 31 August 2014. The Group retains only those rights 
which relate to recoupment of loaned amounts as a result of a future port expansion, which may or may not occur. Based 
on a range of factors, a new expansion proponent who achieves financial close prior to 31 December 2020 will be required 
to reimburse the Group for a portion of the loaned amount which, in the opinion of an expert, provides a benefit to the 
proponents of that expansion. Until the timing of that future financing event is known, it is difficult to reliably estimate 
what portion of the Consolidated Entity’s $8m loan would be repaid. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
DEBT FINANCE FACILITY
In November 2015 (extended in June 2019), the Consolidated Entity signed a Finance Facility which provides credit 
support for certain bank guarantees issued to third parties related to the Isaac Plains Coal Mine, to support major 
infrastructure and transport contracts. Given the structure of the arrangement the facility is backed-to-back with a major 
financial institution which provides credit support on the Consolidated Entity’s behalf. This arrangement, amongst other 
things, avoids foreign currency translation risk as the guarantees issued to third parties are denominated in Australian 
dollars. The letters of credit arrangement are off-consolidated statement of financial position except in circumstances 
where the Consolidated Entity is in default under the facility agreement or the underlying infrastructure contract. If a 
default were to occur, then the debt would convert into a US dollar loan which would result in Consolidated Statement 
of Financial Position recognition. At the date of these financial statements there is no default occurring or subsisting

Through this facility, the following bank guarantees are provided to third parties

Government departments as a condition of mining and exploration licences

Rail capacity providers

Port capacity providers

Electricity network access supplier

Other

2019

– 

6,222 

4,335 

1,247 

3,506 

2018

11,610 

4,125 

5,224 

1,320 

2,359 

15,310 

24,638 

SURETY BOND FACILITY
In June 2019 the Consolidated Entity signed a Surety Bond Facility which provides performance bonds. The surety bonds 
are off-consolidated statement of financial position except in circumstances where the Consolidated Entity is in default 
under the facility letter. If a default were to occur, then the debt would be realised which would result in Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position recognition. At the date of these financial statements there is no default occurring or 
subsisting

Through this facility, the following surety is provided to a third party

Government departments as a condition of mining licences

2019

17,480 

17,480 

2018

– 

– 

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 24: EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE
A final franked dividend of 8 cps is declared for the year ending 30 June 2019. 

On 2 July 2019 the Consolidated Entity entered into an agreement to acquire a new 600-tonne class excavator (CAT 6060) 
from Hasting Deering (Australia) Limited. See further details on this purchase in the Directors Report on page 29.

On 26 July 2019 the Company received an invalid notice from Golden Investments (Australia) Pte Ltd (Golden Investments) 
under section 249D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) requesting the directors convene a General Meeting of the 
members of the Company to consider the following resolutions:

1.   Removal of Stewart Butel as a Director of the Company (current Chair)

2.  Removal of Dan Clifford as a Director of the Company (current Managing Director)

3.   Appointment of Cameron Vorias as a Director of the Company 

4.  Appoint of Jimmy Sen Ming Lim as a Director of the Company

The Company could not legally act upon the invalid notice and therefore Stanmore was unable to convene a meeting of 
shareholders under section 249D.

On 16 August 2019 the Company received a new notice from Golden Investments under section 249D of the Corporations 
Act 2001 (Cth) requesting the directors convene a General Meeting of the members of the Company to consider the same 
resolutions requested in the invalid notice received on 26 July 2019.

On 7 August 2019 The Board announced that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding, indicative proposal which may, 
subject to satisfactory due diligence and securing of finance, result in an off-market takeover offer to acquire 100% of the 
Company’s Shares for an indicative price of between A$1.50-A$1.70 per Share in cash (Indicative Proposal), from Winfield 
Group Investments Pty Ltd. The Board notes that there is no guarantee that the Indicative Proposal will result in a formal 
and binding offer for the Company.

On 12 August 2019 the Company executed a Process Deed with Winfield Energy to facilitate the conduct of due diligence 
by Winfield Energy and its debt and equity financiers.

NOTE 25: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

TOTAL KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Termination benefits

Share-based payments

2019 
$

2018 
$

2,601,810 

1,910,816 

105,264 

– 

87,139 

– 

549,700 

376,856 

3,256,774 

2,374,811

Further information regarding the identity of Key Management Personnel and their compensation can be found in the 
Audited Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report on pages 34 – 48 of this annual report.

90  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
NOTE 26: AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

AUDIT SERVICES

Amounts paid/payable to BDO Audit Pty Ltd for audit or review of the 
financial statements for the entity or any entity in the Consolidated Entity 

149,800 

145,500

Note

2019 
$

2018 
$

TAXATION SERVICES

Amounts paid/payable to related entities of BDO Audit Pty Ltd for 
non-audit taxation services performed for the entity or any entity in 
the Consolidated Entity

CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICES

Amounts paid/payable to related entities of BDO Audit Pty Ltd for 
the non-audit corporate finance services performed for the entity or 
any entity in the Consolidated Entity

106,449 

116,273 

135,202 

– 

391,451 

261,773

NOTE 27: PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The Corporations Act 2001 requirement to prepare parent entity financial statements where consolidated financial 
statements are prepared has been removed and replaced by the new regulation 2M.3.01 which requires the following 
limited disclosure in regard to the parent entity (Stanmore Coal Limited). The consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the assets, liabilities and results of the parent entity in accordance with the Group accounting policy. The financial 
information for the parent entity, Stanmore Coal Limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated 
financial statements, except as follows:

Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are accounted for at cost.

Parent Entity

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital

Share Based Payment Reserve

Accumulated losses

Total shareholder’s equity

Profit/(loss) for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

2019 
$’000

4,705 

92,916 

97,621 

27,124 

5,845 

32,969 

64,652 

117,613 

1,703 

(54,664)

64,652 

16,185

 16,185

2018 
$‘000

9,724 

64,417 

74,141 

1,422 

15,503 

16,925 

57,216 

113,185 

1,152 

(57,121)

57,216 

(6,601)

(6,601)

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  91

 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 27: PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

GUARANTEES
Under the terms of the Secured Financing Facility entered in November 2015, Stanmore Coal Limited has provided certain 
guarantees in relation to the arrangements between the Financier and the borrowing entity (Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd). These 
guarantees relate primarily to payment performance and maintaining the tenure of the Isaac Plains Coal Mine in good standing. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The parent entity has no contingent liabilities.

CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
The parent entity has no capital commitments.

NOTE 28: OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Consolidated Entity has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used 
by the Board of Directors (chief operating decision makers, “CODM”) in assessing performance and determining the 
allocation of resources. The Consolidated Entity is managed primarily on a producing asset versus non-producing asset 
basis. Operating segments are determined on the basis of financial information reported to the Board which is at the 
Consolidated Entity level. All segments are located within Australia.

Accordingly, management currently identifies the Consolidated Entity as having two reportable segments, the first 
being the operation of the Isaac Plains Coal Mine (including the Isaac Plains East project) and the second being all 
other exploration and development coal assets and corporate.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES ADOPTED
Unless otherwise stated, all amounts reported to the Board of Directors, being the CODM with respect to operating 
segments, are determined in accordance with accounting policies that are consistent with those adopted in the 
annual financial statements of the Consolidated Entity.

SEGMENT ASSETS
Where an asset is used across multiple segments the asset is allocated to the segment that receives most of the 
economic value from the assets. In most instances, segment assets are clearly identifiable based on their nature and 
physical location.

SEGMENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is a direct nexus between the liability and the operations of the segment. 
Borrowings and tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the whole Consolidated Entity and are not allocated. 
Segment liabilities include trade and other payables and certain direct borrowings.

UNALLOCATED ITEMS
Coal trading, corporate, marketing and infrastructure functions which are managed on a group basis are not allocated 
to an operating segment.

The Group’s financing (including finance costs and finance income), depreciation and income taxes are managed 
on a group basis and are not allocated to reportable segments.

MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Stanmore Coal has several customers to whom it sells export grade coal. Stanmore Coal supplies one such external 
customer who accounts for 25% of revenue. The next most significant customer accounts for 14% of revenue.

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The Consolidated Entity applies AASB 8 Operating Segments which requires a management approach under which 
segment information is presented on the same basis as that used for internal reporting purposes. Operating segments 
are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), 
which has been identified by the Consolidated Entity as the Managing Director and other members of the Board of Directors.

92  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

Isaac Plains 
Complex 
$’000

Exploration 
and 
Development 
$’000

Unallocated 
Operations  
$’000

Adjustments 
and Eliminations 
$’000

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE

2019

SEGMENT REVENUE

External sales

Total segment revenue

403,059 

403,059 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total revenue per consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

RESULT

Segment result

Depreciation and amortisation

Income tax expense

Net finance expense

148,317 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1,220 

– 

– 

– 

Net profit after tax per consolidation statement of comprehensive income

Total 
$’000s

403,059 

403,059 

403,059

149,537 

(11,383)

(36,932)

(9,624)

 91,598

– 

– 

 –

 –

 –

 –

Total Assets

Total Liabilities

273,491

149,808

75,496

5,597

4,963

30,900

(46,958)

306,992

(36,417)

149,888

2018

SEGMENT REVENUE

External sales

Total segment revenue

208,081 

208,081 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Total revenue per consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

RESULT

Segment result

Depreciation and amortisation

Income tax expense

Net finance expense

30,634 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(6,601)

– 

– 

– 

Net profit after tax per consolidation statement of comprehensive income

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

208,081 

208,081 

208,081 

24,033 

(5,207)

(4,074)

(8,786)

5,966 

Total Assets

161,811

39,393

2,672

(35,787)

168,089

Total Liabilities

119,696

 –

506

(25,275)

94,927

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  93

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 29: SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
The following share-based payment arrangements existed at 30 June 2019.

Share-based payments to Directors, executives and employees.

SHARES
During the year ended 30 June 2019, no shares were granted to KMP as share-based payments.

OPTIONS
During the year ended 30 June 2019, no options were granted to KMP as share-based payments.

RIGHTS
The amount recognised as share-based payment expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Other 
Comprehensive Income is as follows:

Employee benefits expense

2019 
$’000

551 

551 

These amounts have been recognised in equity in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as follows:

Share Based Payment Reserve

2019 
$’000

(551)

(551)

2018 
$‘000

378 

378 

2018 
$‘000

(378)

(378)

RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The fair value of shares, options or rights granted to employees and consultants are recognised as an expense with a 
corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which 
the employees or consultants become unconditionally entitled to the instruments. In determining fair value, no account 
is taken of any performance conditions other than those related to the share price of Stanmore Coal Limited (market 
conditions). The cumulative expense recognised between grant date and vesting date is adjusted to reflect the Directors’ 
best estimate of the number of instruments that will ultimately vest because of internal conditions of the instruments, 
such as the employees having to remain with the Consolidated Entity until vesting date, or such that employees are 
required to meet internal sales targets.

During the year ended 30 June 2019, rights were granted to KMP as long-term incentive as outlined in the Remuneration 
report, 1,251,497 FY19 rights were granted. The terms and conditions of the grant are as follows:

Tranche Grant date

Measurement 
date

Exercise 
price

Balance 
at start 
of year

Granted 
in year

Exercised 
in year

Lapsed 
during 
year

Balance 
at end of 
year

12 Oct 2012

30 Jun 2020

$0.00

100,000

14 Nov 2016 30 Jun 2019(a)

$0.00

94,985

29 Nov 2017 30 Jun 2019(a)

$0.00

531,497

29 Nov 2017

30 Jun 2020

$0.00

2,611,508

–

–

–

–

5 Nov 2018

30 Jun 2021

$0.00

– 1,251,497

3,337,990 1,251,497

1

1

2

3

TOTAL

(a)  Vested on 31 July 2019 as determined by the Board and cash settled

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100,000

94,985

531,497

2,611,508

1,251,497

– 4,589,487

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

–

–

–

–

–

–

94  Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019

 
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS PRICING MODEL
The fair value of performance rights granted under the LTI program is based on the Absolute Shareholder Total Return 
(ASTR) is measured using a Monte Carlo Simulation model incorporating the probability of the performance hurdles being 
met. The fair value of performance rights. The following table lists the inputs to the models used for the years ended 
30 June 2019, 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017:

Performance hurdle

Grant date

Vesting date

Fair value at grant date

Share price

Exercise price

Dividend yield

Tranche 1 
 (issued in FY2017)

Tranche 2  
(issued in FY2018)

Tranche 3 
(issued in FY2019)

ASTR

14 Nov 2016

31 Jul 2019

ASTR

29 Nov 2017

31 Jul 2020

$0.17

$0.32-$0.38 (SDR1)

$0.64

$0.00

0%

$0.60

$0.00

0%

ASTR

5 Nov 2018

31 Jul 2021

$0.45 

$0.94

$0.00

0%

Expected measurement period

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2020 
30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2021 
30 Jun 2022

Risk free interest rate

Expected volatility

1  Specified Disposal Restriction

1.79%

75%

2.40%

75%

2.09%

60%

Below is a summary of the conditions of vesting for Tranche 3 (FY19 rights) granted:

ATSR (a) of SMR (b) 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 21 Share Price 
for vesting 

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

36.24%

>26.23% <36.24%

26.23%

Between Threshold and Target 

>14.33% <26.23%

Threshold

Below Threshold(d)

14.33%

<14.33%

Below is a summary of the conditions for vesting for Tranche 2 (FY18 rights) granted

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

 $2.20

 Pro-Rata 

 $1.75 

 Pro-Rata 

 $1.30 

 $0.00 

ATSR (a) of SMR (b 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 20 Share Price 
for vesting

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

52.86%

>39.49% <52.86%

39.49%

Between Threshold and Target 

>22.92% <39.49%

Threshold

Below Threshold(e)

22.92%

<22.92%

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

 $1.25

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.95 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.65 

 $0.00

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Notes to the Financial Statements 
(continued)

NOTE 29: SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
Below is a summary of the performance conditions for vesting for Tranche 1 (FY17 rights) granted:

Performance Level

Stretch

Between Target and stretch

Target

58.74%

>44.22% <58.74%

44.22%

Between Threshold and Target 

>25.99% <44.22%

Threshold

Below Threshold(e)

(a)  Absolute Shareholder Return
(b)  Stanmore Coal Limited
(c)  Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
(d)  subject to Retest in FY22 at CAGR
(e)  subject to Retest in FY21 at CAGR

25.99%

<25.99%

ATSR (a) of SMR (b) 
CAGR (c)

% of Stretch/
Maximum Vesting

Jun 19 Share Price 
for vesting

100.00%

Pro-Rata

50.00%

Pro-Rata

0%

0%

 $1.20 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.90 

 Pro-Rata 

 $0.60 

 $0.00 

In relation to the rights, one retest is available 12 months after the end of the measurement period only if no vesting 
occurred in relation to the first test following the completion of the measurement period.

The Consolidated Entity does not intend to issue more than an aggregate of 5% of its share capital, from time to time, 
under the LTI plans.

It is a condition of the rights that the KMP must remain employed by Stanmore Coal for the rights to vest.

Key estimates – share-based payments
The Consolidated Entity uses estimates to determine the fair value of equity instruments issued to Directors, 
executives and employees. The estimates include volatility, risk free rates and consideration of satisfaction 
of performance criteria for recipients of equity instruments. During the year, no shares or options were 
issued. Rights were issued as outlined above and the cost of these rights represents the valuation 
completed by an independent valuer and the accounting impact of prior issuances and determinations 
remains unchanged.

NOTE 30: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those 
available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

PARENT ENTITY
The parent entity and ultimate controlling entity is Stanmore Coal Limited, which is incorporated in Australia.

SUBSIDIARIES
Interests in subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 21.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Disclosures relating to KMP are set out in Note 25 and the Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report.

OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no transactions with other related parties during FY19 (FY18: nil).

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NOTE 31: OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.  PROVISIONS
Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and make good obligations are recognised when the Consolidated Entity has 
a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources 
will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.

B.  NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the 
consolidated entity for the annual reporting year ended 30 June 2019. The Consolidated Entity’s assessment of the impact 
of these new or amended Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the consolidated entity, 
where assessed are set out below:

AASB 16 LEASES
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. When effective, the 
Standard will replace current accounting requirements applicable to leases in AASB 117. AASB 16 introduces a single 
lessee accounting model that eliminates the requirement for leases to be classified as operating or finance leases. 
The main changed introduced by the new standard include: recognition of a right-to-use asset and liability for all leases; 
depreciation of right-to-use assets in line with AASB 116 in profit or loss and unwinding of the liability in principal and 
interest components; and additional disclosure requirements. The Consolidated Entity will adopt this standard from 
1 July 2019 and the impact of its adoption has been assessed as not material.

C.  NEW, REVISED OR AMENDING ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS ADOPTED
The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

The adoption of these Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the 
financial performance or position of the consolidated entity, but listed below are the standards applied and any further 
information required under these standards.

AASB 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AASB 9 replaces the provisions of AASB 139 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of financial 
assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of financial instruments, impairment of financial assets and hedge accounting.

(i)  Classification and measurement
On 1 July 2018, the group’s management has assessed which business models apply to the financial assets held by the 
group and has classified its financial instruments into the appropriate AASB 9 categories.

(ii)  Impairment of financial assets
For trade and other receivables, the group has considered the impact of AASB 9’s new expected credit loss model, 
management has determined the impairment loss to be immaterial.

While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of AASB 9, management has determined 
the impairment loss to be immaterial.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  97

Declaration by Directors  

The Directors of the Consolidated Entity declare that:

1.  

 The consolidated financial statements, comprising the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, 
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and accompanying notes, are in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001 and:

  (a)  comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

  (b)   give a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for 

the year ended on that date.

2. 

 The Consolidated Entity has included in the notes to the financial statements an explicit and unreserved statement 
of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

3.   In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Consolidated Entity will be able to pay its 

debts as and when they become due and payable.

4.   The remuneration disclosures included in pages 34 to 48 of the Directors’ report (as part of audited Remuneration 

Report) for the year ended 30 June 2019, comply with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

5. 

 The Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required 
by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

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

Daniel Clifford 
Managing Director

Brisbane 
Date: 21 August 2019

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 

To the members of Stanmore Coal Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Stanmore Coal Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the 
Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the 
consolidated statement of profit or loss and 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 report, 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 2019 and of its
financial performance for the year ended on that date; 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 Corporations 
Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial report in Australia.  We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with 
the Code. 

We 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.  

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.  

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Carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Refer to Note 10 in the financial report. 

Our procedures included, but were not limited to the 

The Group carries exploration and evaluation assets as 

following: 

at 30 June 2019 in relation to the application of the 

•  Obtaining evidence that the Group has valid 

Group’s accounting policy for exploration and 

rights to explore in the areas represented by the 

evaluation assets.  

The recoverability of exploration and evaluation asset 

is a key audit matter due to the significance of the 

total balance and the level of procedures undertaken 

to evaluate management’s application of the 

requirements of AASB 6 Exploration for and Evaluation 

of Mineral Resources in light of any indicators of 

impairment that may be present. 

capitalised exploration and evaluation 

expenditure by obtaining supporting 

documentation such as license agreements and 

also considering whether the Group maintains the 

tenements in good standing 

•  Making enquiries of management with respect to 
the status of ongoing exploration programs in the 

respective areas of interest  

• 

Enquiring of management, reviewing ASX 

announcements and reviewing Directors' minutes 

to ensure that the Group had not decided to 

discontinue activities in any applicable areas of 

interest and to assess whether there are any 

other facts or circumstances that existed to 

indicate impairment. 

Vendor Royalty – Contingent consideration 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Refer to Note 16 in the financial report. 

The valuation of the contingent consideration is based 

The company has recognised a liability for contingent 

consideration as at 30 June 2019.  

on forecasts and assumptions within a model 

developed by management. 

The contingent consideration relates to: 

We evaluated and tested key assumptions in this 

model by performing, amongst others, the following 

 

the acquisition of the Isaac Plains mine and 

procedures: 

requires payment of a royalty to each of the 

vendors should the benchmark Hard Coking Coal 

price exceed certain levels. The amount payable 

is capped at the level of cash received from each 

of the vendors under the sale and purchase 

agreement 

 

the acquisition of Isaac Downs during the year 

The contingent consideration was a key audit matter 

due to the size of this liability and the judgement 

involved in estimating expected selling prices in future 

periods. 

• 

Providing the model to our auditor experts to 

assess the reasonableness of the methodology and 

• 

• 

assumptions applied in the model in particular 

long term hard coking coal price forecasts and 

evaluating the results of their work 

Checking the mathematical accuracy of the 

model and agreeing the underlying inputs used 

within the model to external market data were 

available 

Examining the cash flow forecasts provided by 

management and challenging the assumptions 

therein by ensuring consistency with the stated 

business and operational objectives 

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Completeness and measurement of provision for rehabilitation 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Refer to Note 15 in the financial report. 

The valuation of the provision for rehabilitation is 

The company has recognised a provision for 

rehabilitation as at 30 June 2019.  

The provision for rehabilitation relates to: 

based on forecasts and assumptions within a model 

developed by management. 

We evaluated and tested key assumptions in this 

model by performing, amongst others, the following 

 

 

Rehabilitation and rectification of remaining 

procedures: 

historical disturbance at Isaac Plains 

Rehabilitation and rectification of disturbance 

occurring during this financial year at Isaac Plains 

East 

• 

Assessing the reasonableness of the methodology 

and assumptions applied in the model in 

particular the extent of disturbed areas as at 30 

June 2019, and the expected timing of 

The provision for rehabilitation was a key audit matter 

rehabilitation works 

due to the size of this provision and the judgement 

involved in estimating expected timing and costs to 

rehabilitate disturbed areas in future periods. 

• 

• 

Checking the mathematical accuracy of the 

model and agreeing the underlying inputs used 

within the model to external market data were 

available 

Examining the cash flow forecasts provided by 

management and challenging the assumptions 

therein by ensuring consistency with the stated 

business and operational objectives 

Other information  

The directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the 
information contained in Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019, but does not include the 
financial report and our auditor’s report thereon, which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s 
report, and the annual report, which is expected to be made available to us after that date. 

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

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
identified above 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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date 
of this auditor’s report, 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.  

When we read the annual report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are 
required to communicate the matter to the directors and will request that it is corrected.  If it is not 
corrected, we will seek to have the matter appropriately brought to the attention of users for whom 
our report is prepared. 

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Responsibilities of the directors for the Financial Report  

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

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the group 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 responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report  

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at: 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf 

This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 21 to 32 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Stanmore Coal Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2019, 
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.  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

R M Swaby 
Director 

Brisbane, 21 August 2019 

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by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
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Shareholder information  

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report is as 
follows. The information is current as at 16 August 2018. 

DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The number of Ordinary Shares by size of holding is:

Range

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

Securities

% No. of holders

236,356,010 

92.29

16,518,836 

1,886,300 

1,240,262 

92,830 

6.45

0.74 

0.48 

0.04 

99

509

238

424 

246

%

6.53

33.58

15.70

27.97 

16.22 

256,094,238

100.00

1,516

100.00

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 127 (4,661 ordinary shares).

The number of Unlisted rights by size of holding is:

Range

100,001 and Over

50,001 to 100,000

10,001 to 50,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

% No. of holders

Securities

3,863,005 

100,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

97.48 

2.52 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,963,005 

100.00

%

80.00 

20.00 

– 

– 

– 

– 

100.00

4 

1 

– 

– 

– 

– 

5 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
Substantial shareholders are shown in shareholder notices received by Stanmore Coal Limited as at 16 August 2019 are:

Name of shareholder

Golden Investments (Australia) Pte Ltd

M Resources Pty Ltd and Matt Latimore

Regal Funds Management Pty Limited

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd

RESTRICTED SECURITIES
There are no restricted securities on issue.

Number of shares

64,105,711

50,872,364

28,032,504

15,780,161

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Shareholder information   
(continued)

20 LARGEST HOLDERS
The names of the 20 largest holders, in each class of quoted security are:

ORDINARY SHARES:

Name of shareholder

GOLDEN INVESTMENTS (AUSTRALIA) PTE LTD

M RESOURCES PTY LTD AND LATIMORE FAMILY PTY LTD

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 

BRISPOT NOMINEES PTY LTD

OLD FORRESTER PTY LTD

JP MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

BRAZIL FARMING PTY LTD 

ONE MANAGED INVT FUNDS LTD

MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

ST LUCIA RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL PTY LIMITED

WARBONT NOMINEES PTY LTD

CS THIRD NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

CS FOURTH NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

MR KENNETH RUDY KAMON

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY LIMITED

TAIHEIYO KOUHATSU INCORPORATED

TOTAL OF 20 LARGEST HOLDERS

TOTAL ORDINARY SHARES

VOTING RIGHTS
All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction.

Options and performance rights do not carry voting rights.

Number of shares

% of total shares

66,191,962

50,872,364

22,706,994

22,177,692 

8,425,546 

7,429,548 

6,657,252 

4,191,705 

4,174,970 

3,500,000 

3,019,355 

2,900,155 

2,121,068 

1,757,248 

1,610,511

1,513,391 

1,464,426 

1,340,559 

1,223,000 

1,200,000 

25.85

19.86

8.87

8.66

3.29

2.90

2.60

1.64

1.63

1.37

1.18

1.13

0.83

0.69

0.63

0.59

0.57

0.52

0.48

0.47

214,480,016 

256,094,238

83.76

100.00

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Other information

RESOURCES AND RESERVES NOTE

The Company has reported Measured and Indicated 
Resources inclusive of Mineral Resources modified to  
produce Coal Reserves. The summary tables have been 
provided on pages 13 and 14 of this report.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

ISAAC PLAINS AND ISAAC PLAINS EAST
The information in this report relating to Coal Reserves  
for Isaac Plains and Isaac Plains East was announced on  
30 August 2019, titled “2019 Open Cut Coal Reserve Update 
for Isaac Plains Mine and Isaac Plains East”, and is based on 
information compiled by Mr Tony O’Connell, an employee of 
Optimal Mining Solutions and Principal Mining Consultant with 
Measured Group. Mr O’Connell is a qualified Mining Engineer 
(Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mining), University of 
Queensland) and member of the Australian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy, and has the relevant experience over more 
than 21 years in relation to the mineralisation being reported to 
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition)”.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

ISAAC DOWNS
The information in this report relating to Coal Reserves  
for the Isaac Downs Project was announced on  
30 August 2019, titled “2019 Annual Coal Resource & 
Reserves Summary”, and is based on information compiled  
by Mr Tony O’Connell, an employee of Optimal Mining 
Solutions and a Principal Mining Consultant with Measured 
Group. Mr O’Connell is a qualified Mining Engineer (Bachelor 
Degree in Engineering (Mining), University of Queensland) 
and member of Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 
and has the relevant experience over more than 21 years in 
relation to the mineralisation being reported to qualify as a 
Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore 
Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition)”.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

ISAAC PLAINS UNDERGROUND
The information in this report relating to Coal Reserves  
for the Isaac Plains Underground was announced on  
30 August 2019, titled “2019 Annual Coal Resource & 
Reserves Summary”, and is based on information compiled 
by Mr Mark McKew who is an employee of Geostudy Pty Ltd. 
Mr McKew is a qualified mining engineer and has sufficient 
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation  
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 
which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person  
as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves  
(The JORC Code 2012 Edition)”.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

THE RANGE
The information in this report relating to Coal Reserves  
for The Range was announced on 30 August 2019, titled  
“2019 Annual Coal Resource & Reserves Summary”, and is 
based on information compiled by Mr Richard Hoskings who 
is a Director of Minserve. Mr Hoskings is a qualified mining 
engineer and has sufficient experience which is relevant 
to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under 
consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking,  
to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 
“Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code  
2012 Edition)”.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

Stanmore Coal  Annual Report 2019  105

Other information 
(continued)

ISAAC PLAINS, ISAAC PLAINS EAST  
AND ISAAC PLAINS UNDERGROUND
The information in this report relating to Coal Resources for 
Isaac Plains, Isaac Plains East and Isaac Plains Underground 
was announced on 30 August 2019, titled “2019 Annual Coal 
Resource & Reserves Summary”, and is based on information 
compiled by Mr Troy Turner who is an employee of Xenith 
Consulting Pty Ltd. Mr Turner is a qualified geologist and 
member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 
and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to 
the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent 
Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition).”

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

ISAAC DOWNS 
The information in this report relating to Coal Resources for 
Isaac Downs was announced on 30 August 2019, titled “2019 
Annual Coal Resource & Reserves Summary”, and is based 
on information compiled by Mr James Knowles. Mr Knowles 
is an employee of Measured Group. Mr Knowles has sufficient 
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation 
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 
which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person 
as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore 
Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition).” 

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

ISAAC SOUTH
The information in this report relating to coal resources for the 
Isaac South was announced on 30 August 2019, titled “2019 
Annual Coal Resource & Reserves Summary”, and is based 
on information compiled by Mr Mal Blaik. Mr Blaik is Principal 
Geologist at JB Mining Services Pty Ltd. Mr Blaik has more 
than 30 years’ experience which is relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to 
the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent 
Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition).” 

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The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcement made on 30 August 2019 
and that all material assumptions and technical parameters 
underpinning the estimates in the announcement made  
on 30 August 2019 continue to apply and have not  
materially changed.

CLIFFORD PROJECT
The information in this report relating to the Clifford 
Project exploration results and Coal Resources is based 
on information compiled by Mr Oystein Naess who is an 
employee of Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd. Mr Naess is a  
qualified geologist and member of the Australian Institute  
of Mining and Metallurgy, and has sufficient experience  
which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type  
of deposit under consideration and to the activity which  
he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and  
Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition).” 

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcements and that all material 
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning  
the estimates in the announcements continue to apply  
and have not materially changed.

OTHER PROJECTS
The information in this report relating to Coal Resources  
for all other projects was announced on the dates noted  
in the table within the Directors’ Report, and is based on 
information compiled by Mr Troy Turner who is an employee 
of Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd. Mr Turner is a qualified geologist 
and member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and 
Metallurgy, and has sufficient experience in relation to the 
style of mineralisation and type of deposits being reported to 
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources 
and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code 2012 Edition)”.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new 
information or data that materially affects the information 
included in the announcements and that all material 
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning  
the estimates in the announcements continue to apply  
and have not materially changed. 

Stanmore’s five-year  
Financial history

All figures in $M unless shown otherwise

FY19

FY18

FY17

FY16

FY15

Summarised financial statements

Sales revenue

 403,059 

208,081 

137,846 

12,700 

859 

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation, 
finance costs and income tax

 149,537 

 24,033 

19,075 

(15,658)

(12,108)

Underlying EBITDA (non-IFRS measure)

154,895 

45,548 

26,756 

(22,219)

(3,478)

Depreciation and amortisation

(11,383)

(5,207)

(3,332)

(1,306)

(32)

EBIT

Net Finance costs

 138,154 

18,826 

15,743 

(16,964)

(12,140)

(9,624)

(8,786)

(9,325)

(2,782)

(8)

0 

Income tax (expense)/benefit

(36,932)

(4,074)

5,617 

0 

Operating profit after income tax attributable to members 
of Stanmore Coal Limited

Capital and dividends

91,598 

5,966 

12,035 

(19,746)

(12,148)

Ordinary shares on issue (number) 000's as at 30 June

256,094 

251,801 

251,801 

222,497 

222,497 

Paid up ordinary capital as at 30 June

117,613 

113,200 

113,200 

97,368 

97,368 

Dividend per ordinary share declared (cents)

 11 

 2 

– 

–

–

Financial performance

Share price at year end ($/sh)

Earnings per share (weighted average) (cents)

Return on average ordinary shareholders' equity

Financial position as at 30 June

Total assets

Total liabilities

Net assets

1.425

36.2 

80% 

0.87

2.4 

9% 

0.34 

5.1 

23% 

0.28 

(8.9)

(40%)

0.06 

(5.8)

(19%)

306,992 

168,089 

163,103 

112,274 

59,303 

149,888 

94,927 

96,285 

73,189 

545 

157,104 

73,162 

66,818 

39,085 

58,758 

Net tangible asset backing per ordinary share

 $0.31 

 $0.12 

 $0.14 

 $0.05 

Net debt/(cash) to equity

Total liabilities/total assets

(58%)

49%

(27%)

56%

(18%)

59%

(31%)

65%

 $0.17 

(26%)

1%

Stock market capitalisation as at 30 June

364,934

219,067

85,612

62,299

13,350

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Corporate information 

DIRECTORS

Stewart Butel 
Dan Clifford 
Stephen Bizzell 
Neal O’Connor 
Darren Yeates

COMPANY  
SECRETARY

Ian Poole

REGISTERED  
OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL  
BUSINESS OFFICE

Level 8, 100 Edward Street 
Brisbane Qld 4000 
Phone: + 61 7 3238 1000 
Fax: +61 7 3238 1098

COUNTRY OF  
INCORPORATION

Australia

SHARE REGISTRY

Link Market Services 
Level 21, 10 Eagle St 
Brisbane Qld 4000 
Phone: 1300 554 474 
Fax: +61 2 9287 0303

AUDITOR

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 
Level 10, 12 Creek Street 
Brisbane Qld 4000 
Phone: 1 300 928 603 
www.bdo.com.au

STOCK EXCHANGE  
LISTING

Australian Securities Exchange  
ASX Code: SMR

INTERNET ADDRESS

www.stanmorecoal.com.au

AUSTRALIAN  
BUSINESS NUMBER 

ABN 27 131 920 968

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Brisbane Qld 4000

Phone: + 61 7 3238 1000 
Fax: +61 7 3238 1098

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