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Annual  
Report 2022

STANMORE RESOURCES LIMITED

STANMORE RESOURCES LIMITED   
ABN 27 131 920 968

Contents

2

Chair’s  
Letter

4

8

Chief Executive 
Officer’s Report

Directors’  
Report

37

Auditor’s 
Independence 
Declaration

38

Financial 
Statements

99

Independent 
Auditor’s Report

105

107

Shareholder 
Information

Reserves and 
Resources

117

Corporate 
Directory

ABOUT STANMORE RESOURCES LIMITED (ASX: SMR)

Stanmore Resources Limited controls and operates the Isaac Plains 
Complex, South Walker Creek and Poitrel metallurgical coal mines,  
as well as the undeveloped Wards Well, Isaac Plains underground and 
Isaac Plains South projects, in Queensland’s prime Bowen Basin region. 
Stanmore Resources is also a joint owner of the Millennium and Mavis 
Downs Mines and holds several additional high-quality prospective 
coal tenements located in Queensland’s Bowen and Surat basins. 
The Company is focused on the creation of shareholder value via the 
efficient operation of its mining assets and the identification of further 
development opportunities within the region.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Chair’s Letter

Dear Shareholders,

Against the backdrop of the 
continued strength of metallurgical 
coal market conditions, Stanmore 
completed the acquisition of  
100% of Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd 
(SMC) in October 2022 and began 
realising initial synergies from 
integrating these mines into our 
operations. With the addition of 
these assets, Stanmore delivered 
record production and financial 
results, and improved safety and 
sustainability outcomes for the year.    

With the Company adding the South Walker Creek and 
Poitrel mines to our portfolio, Stanmore is now positioned 
as one of the largest exporters of metallurgical coal in the 
world. Robust performance across the board has enabled 
Stanmore to strengthen our balance sheet and help 
position the Company for future growth and value creation.

2022 PERFORMANCE
Stanmore is committed to safety as our number one 
priority, and the Company recorded an encouraging 
improvement in total recordable injury frequency 
rates (TRIFR) to 1.5 per million working hours 
(31 December 2021: 7.9). It is worth noting that this 
improvement took place while the number of working 
hours across our operations increased to 3.4 million from 
approximately 800,000 hours in 2021, as a result of the 
SMC acquisition. Isaac Plains celebrated 15 months injury 
free in February 2023 and the introduction of the SMC 
workforce and management has provided opportunities  
to share key safety lessons across the business. 

2022 revenue totalled US$2.70 billion, compared with 
US$284 million the previous year. With additional saleable 
production from the acquired assets, which are relatively 
low-cost operations, Stanmore delivered record margins 
and underlying Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation 
and Amortisation (EBITDA) of US$1.46 billion, which was 
more than five times the Group’s market capitalisation 
at the end of 2021. This was driven by the significant 
investment Stanmore made of US$1.62 billion to acquire 
100% of the SMC assets over the course of 2022.

Operating cash flow totalled US$1.18 billion compared to 
US$96 million in 2021. This enabled the Company to reduce 
net debt to US$183 million, from a peak of US$795 million 
in net debt immediately following the acquisition of 80%  
of SMC on 3 May 2022.

SUSTAINABILITY AND GOVERNANCE
Stanmore’s vision is to be a leading resources company in 
Australia, creating value through sustainable development. 
For Stanmore, this means conducting our operations in 
a way that seeks to minimise any adverse impact on our 
people, communities and environment. During 2022 we 
conducted our first materiality assessment to help us 
better understand the areas of our operations that have the 
greatest impact on stakeholders. Through this assessment 
we have defined seven sustainability focus areas for 
our business: decarbonisation; responsible water and 
waste management; sustainable land management and 
rehabilitation; health, safety and wellbeing of our people; 
working with and supporting our communities; workforce 
development and inclusion; and being a trusted and 
responsible mining company. 

We have also established a Board Sustainability Committee 
to oversee that the strategy is being implemented in 
line with our business goals and values. The Company’s 
capabilities in this important area of operations have also 
been strengthened with the appointment of a General 
Manager with responsibility for growth and sustainability. 
Our focus is on embedding sustainability into our 
operations and moving beyond compliance, and the  
details of our achievements and future commitments  
can be found in Stanmore’s 2022 Sustainability Report.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022In May 2022, the Board also welcomed Caroline Chan,  
Brett Garland and Matt Latimore as Non-Executive Directors, 
strengthening our industry expertise and diversity. 

COMPANY OUTLOOK
Stanmore is well positioned to deliver on our strategic 
priorities. We will continue to optimise our operating assets, 
focusing on safe operations and realising the synergies 
from our expanded portfolio. We will also seek to progress 
organic opportunities for incremental production growth at 
our mines and across our portfolio of development projects. 
We will identify and pursue appropriate investments in 
high quality metallurgical coal assets and sustainable 
development opportunities that will allow us to create 
meaningful social, environmental and economic value.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank the 
employees, management team, contract partners and 
professional advisors of Stanmore for their unwavering 
efforts which have supported great results for the business.

Thanks also to you, our shareholders, for your continued 
support, particularly through the recent testing market 
conditions across 2020-21 and the challenges brought 
about from the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring your patience 
and financial commitment to help facilitate Stanmore’s 
transformational journey in what has been a truly 
remarkable year in 2022.

Dwi Suseno 
Chair

Total Recordable Injury 
Frequency Rate 

1.5

per million hours

Underlying EBITDA 

US$1.46b

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Chief Executive Officer’s  
Report

Dear Shareholders,

2022 has been an exciting and 
transformative year for Stanmore 
Resources. We completed the 
acquisition of 100% of SMC and 
welcomed new employees and 
contractors into the business. The 
Company delivered record operating 
results while executing a seamless 
integration of the acquired assets, 
which demonstrates the strength of 
our operating culture and puts us in 
a strong position for future growth. 

Though the industry continued to face challenges such 
as global inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, 
labour constraints and unseasonal wet weather, as well as 
ongoing pandemic recovery, the integration of our business 
this year has been seamless and the commitment, agility 
and positivity shown by our people is second to none. 

2022 saw the Company achieve a record for run of mine 
(ROM) coal production of 13.5 million tonnes, driven by 
strong results at our recently integrated Poitrel and South 
Walker Creek mines. We reported saleable production 
of 9.2 million tonnes and total sales of product coal of 
9.3 million tonnes. It was pleasing to see that these record 
results were achieved in spite of the impacts of unseasonal 
wet weather events and while we integrated the acquired 
assets into our business. All sites ended the year with 
healthy levels of product and ROM stockpiles to support 
performance in 2023.

2022 was a year of change for the Isaac Plains Complex, 
with construction completion and production ramp up at 
Isaac Downs, commencement of new mining services and 
coal haulage contractors, and upgrading the capacity at 
our CHPP and moving to owner operations. Coal mining 
had a record year, achieving a ROM coal production record 
of 3.9 million tonnes.

South Walker Creek mine continued to achieve impressive 
results, including the highest annual coal mining,  
waste stripping and dragline performance on record  
for the history of the mine, and ROM coal production  
of 5.4 million tonnes.

Poitrel achieved a number of production records during 
the year, in spite of the impacts of wet weather, and deliver 
ROM coal production of 4.2 million tonnes.

The full integration of the SMC assets was completed in 
the second half of the year, which allowed us to realise 
initial synergistic benefits, which included additional coal 
blending options for customers and the processing of 
200,000 tonnes of ROM coal from Isaac Downs at Poitrel’s 
coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), among others. 
Our operations continued to perform safely while managing 
the implementation of new systems to replace manual 
processes, and simplifying injury management and hazard, 
incident, and investigation processes. The outcome is that 
these systems are fit for purpose and align with the needs 
of our business. We also implemented a new enterprise 
resource planning system (SAP), many new contracts, and 
introduced a new data management platform across the 
business. These actions have strengthened the business 
and will allow us to fully realise SMC’s value and create 
opportunities across our assets.

We also concluded the acquisition of the remaining 20% 
interest in the South Walker Creek and Poitrel operations 
and associated assets from Mitsui in October 2022, 
a well-timed transaction fully funded by strong cash 
flows generated by our operations, consolidating 100% 
ownership and streamlining management and control  
of the operating portfolio. 

Free on board (FOB) costs, excluding royalties, averaged 
US$83 per tonne sold which was a marginal increase 
(2021: US$78 per tonne) reflecting inflationary pressures 
and rising input prices. Average sales price achieved 
throughout the year was US$290 per tonne compared to 
US$131 per tonne in 2021. 

Stanmore has more than 80,000 hectares of land under 
our management, and we are committed to progressive 
rehabilitation of areas of mining activity and ultimately 
returning it to a sustainable final land use. During the year, 
a total of 270 hectares was successfully rehabilitated 
across our portfolio.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Approval for the implementation of the Mulgrave Resource 
Area 2C (MRA2C) creek diversion project at the South 
Walker Creek Mine demonstrates our confidence in 
the quality of the asset, and will enable us to access 
competitive shorter haulage, lower strip ratio and higher 
yielding ROM volumes. MRA2C provides the ability to 
combine lower strip ratio material with other ongoing pits 
to better manage fleet size with required waste volumes.  
All regulatory and environmental approvals are in place for 
the development of this project and the program of works 
is focused on enabling mining to commence early 2025.

2023 will be our first full year of ownership of the SMC 
assets and we are focused on realising the operating 
and economic synergies from owning four mines within 
a 50 kilometre radius of each other. We will also continue 
to progress a range of opportunities for improvements to 
operations and organic production increases. In parallel 
with this, we will continue to embed a strong sustainability 
culture into our operations, investigating emissions 
reduction mechanisms to assist in our decarbonisation 
journey and implementing Stanmore’s first Reconciliation 
Action Plan. 

I have been impressed throughout the year with the 
way our people have embraced our new Stanmore 
and demonstrated commitment to creating an agile, 
entrepreneurial, and caring workplace. The culture we 
are building, which demonstrates real care and seeks to 
encourage our people to share their views and experiences 
to achieve the best outcomes, has been paramount to 
simplifying activities and achieving our goals.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge 
the dedication and efforts of the Stanmore Resources 
team. I thank our employees and contractors for their 
contribution to the performance of the business, and the 
directors for their strategic guidance and support. I would 
also like to thank our Traditional Owners, neighbours, 
customers and shareholders for their continuing support. 

Marcelo Matos 
Chief Executive Officer

The Company delivered 
record operating results 
while executing a 
seamless integration  
of the acquired assets.

5

Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Annual Financial Report  
DECEMBER 2022

8

Directors’  
report

37

Auditor’s 
Independence 
Declaration

38

Financial 
Statements

42

Consolidated 
statement of  
changes in equity

43

Consolidated 
statement of  
cash flows

44

Notes to the  
financial statements

107

117

Reserves and 
Resources

Corporate 
Directory

6

Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202238

Consolidated 
statement of  
profit or loss

98

Directors’ 
Declaration

39

Consolidated  
statement of 
comprehensive  
income

40

Consolidated 
statement of  
financial position

99

105

Independent 
Auditor’s Report

Shareholder 
Information

These financial statements are the consolidated  
financial statements of the consolidated entity 
consisting of Stanmore Resources Limited and  
its subsidiaries.

During the period the Company and its subsidiaries 
changed their functional and presentational currencies 
from Australian dollars to United States dollars.  
This annual report, including the Directors’ report  
and financial statements, are presented in United  
States dollars and all amounts reported in United  
States dollars unless otherwise stated.

Prior year comparatives have been restated into US 
dollars following the change in presentation currency.

Stanmore Resources Limited is a company limited by 
shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 

Its registered office and principal place of business is:

Stanmore Resources Limited Level 32
12 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s 
operations and its principal activities is included in the 
Directors’ report on page 8, which is not part of these 
financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by  
the Directors on 27 February 2023.

Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that 
our corporate reporting is timely and complete. All press 
releases, financial reports and other information are 
available at our Shareholders’ Centre on our website: 
www.stanmore.net.au

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Directors’ Report

The Directors present their  
report on the consolidated entity 
consisting of Stanmore Resources 
Limited (“the Company” or 
“Stanmore”) and its controlled 
entities (“the Group”) for the  
year ended 31 December 2022.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the Group during the period was 
the exploration, development, production and sale of 
metallurgical coal in Queensland, Australia.

In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant 
changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred 
during the financial year that have not been noted in the 
review of operations.

Directors and company secretary

Mr Dwi Suseno 

Mr Marcelo Matos 

Mr Jimmy Lim

Mr Mark Trevan

Mr Richard Majlinder

Mr Brett Garland (appointed 25 May 2022)

Mr Matthew Latimore (appointed 25 May 2022) 

Ms Caroline Chan (appointed 25 May 2022)

The following person was the Company Secretary of the 
Company during the financial year and up to the date of 
this report:

Mr Rees Fleming

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS
The following information is current as at the date of this report.

Dwi Suseno

Chair and Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 15 May 2020)

Experience and 
expertise

Mr Dwi Suseno is the Executive Director and Group CEO of Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR),  
a SGX Mainboard listed international mining and resources company. Mr Suseno is responsible for managing 
operations for GEAR, including mining, logistics and coal marketing, as well as leading the strategic initiatives  
and expansions.

Mr Suseno began his career in Australia, where he was raised and educated, and he has over 26 years of 
experience in management, commercial and finance in mining resources as well as oil and gas related industries 
in both Australia and internationally. Mr Suseno was previously an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer 
of Straits Corporation Group, which was then part of the SGX-listed coal mining company Straits Asia Resources 
Limited. Mr Suseno has previously worked with Baker Hughes Inc. (Fortune 500 NYSE listed oilfield services 
company), Arthur Andersen Australia and Ernst & Young LLP.

Mr Suseno is a Certified Public Accountant in both Australia and Singapore, graduated with a Bachelor of 
Commerce Degree from the University of Western Australia, Graduate Diploma in Tax from the University of 
Melbourne’s Law Masters program, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from Curtin University.  
He also holds an executive Masters in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management,  
and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Executive Director of Golden Energy and Resources Limited (SGX: AUE)

Nil

•  Chair of the Disclosure Committee
•  Member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee 
•  Member of the Sustainability Committee

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships 
in last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

Marcelo Matos

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director (Appointed: 27 November 2020)

Experience and 
expertise

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

Mr Marcelo Matos has circa 25 years of experience in general management in the mining sector in roles 
overseeing operations, projects, business development, marketing and sales, strategy and planning roles in 
Australia, Asia (China and Singapore), Mozambique and Brazil. Mr Matos worked for Vale for close to 20 years 
in various senior roles, including as its Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Coal as well as their Managing 
Director in Australia. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Mr Matos was a Director at Stanmore  
and the Chief Commercial Officer for M Resources.

Mr Matos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio  
de Janeiro (Brazil) and an Executive MBA from IBMEC Business School.

Nil

Nil

•  Member of the Health and Safety Committee 
•  Member of the Sustainability Committee 
•  Member of the Disclosure Committee

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Jimmy Lim

Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 23 October 2019)

Experience and 
expertise

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

Mr Jimmy Lim has 20 years of experience in finance and investment management in the metals and mining 
sector, with extensive industry relationships in Australia and globally. Mr Lim started his career in Perth with  
Ernst & Young in Tax, serving natural resources and infrastructure companies of all sizes before moving into 
Corporate Finance with Ernst & Young and then KPMG where he continued advising clients in the natural 
resources sector. From there, Mr Lim then went on to work for JP Morgan in Melbourne where he worked on 
assignments advising and financing some of the largest companies in the world before moving to Hong Kong 
with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for coverage of Metals and Mining in Asia 
excluding China.

Mr Lim is a Fellow of Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and holds an MBA and degrees in 
Engineering and Science from the University of Western Australia.

Non-Executive Director at 5E Advanced Materials Inc (NASDAQ: FEAM): appointed 12 January 2022

Non-Executive Director at American Pacific Borates Limited (ASX:ABR): resigned 4 February 2021

•  Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee
•  Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Mark Trevan

Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 18 May 2020)

Mr Mark Trevan has extensive experience in the coal mining industry in Queensland and internationally. Most 
recently, he was a Director and Deputy Chairman of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal, a Director and 
consultant at Caledon Coal Pty Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Ncondezi Energy Limited (a London listed, 
Mozambique focused coal mine development company). Prior to those appointments, he was the Managing 
Director of Caledon Resources Plc, based in Brisbane, where under his management the Cook underground 
coking coal mine was recommissioned and the Minyango underground coking coal project was advanced.  
Mr Trevan also oversaw the takeover of Caledon by Guandong Rising Asset Management, and the delisting  
of the company. Prior to joining Caledon in 2006, Mr Trevan spent 25 years with Rio Tinto in senior executive  
roles in the areas of marketing, general commercial, corporate strategy and project feasibility.

Mr Trevan holds a Diploma in Business from the Preston Institute of Technology (now Latrobe University)  
and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute.

Nil

Nil

•  Member of the Health and Safety Committee

Experience and 
expertise

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Richard Majlinder

Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 15 May 2020)

Experience and 
expertise

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

Mr Richard Majlinder is the Chief Investment Officer at Maranello Capital, an Australian-owned private wealth 
fund. He was previously Chief Commercial Officer for Madison Group Enterprises, a manufacturer and B2B 
distributor of communications technology. Prior to this, he held a number of roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers 
(PwC), including as a Partner in Private Clients Advisory, leading client projects across mergers and acquisitions, 
consulting and financial management.

Mr Majlinder has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economic History from the London School of Economics,  
and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a Member of the 
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand, and a Member of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors (AICD).

Nil

Nil

•  Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee 
•  Member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Matthew Latimore Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 25 May 2022)

Experience and 
expertise

Mr Matthew Latimore is Chairman and President of M Resources, a rapidly growing and agile company involved  
in investment, marketing, and trading of metallurgical coal. M Resources also operates metallurgical coal mines  
in Queensland, Australia.

Prior to establishing M Resources, Mr Latimore held the position of General Manager for Sales and Marketing 
at Wesfarmers’ Curragh coal mine. In this role, Mr Latimore was responsible for global sales to steel mills and 
domestic and international power utilities. Mr Latimore was also a Director of Curragh Coal Sales Pty Ltd.

Mr Latimore has held various positions with Mitsui & Co (Australia) Pty Ltd in Brisbane, Sydney and Tokyo,  
working on joint ventures including Atlantic Richfield and BHP Mitsui Coal.

Mr Latimore has a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from the Australian Graduate School of 
Management, and a Bachelor of International Business from Griffith University. He is a Graduate of the Australian 
Company Directors Course and graduated from the Columbia Senior Executive Program in New York in 2011.

Non-Executive Director of Bowen Coking Coal Limited (ASX: BCB): Appointed 17 June 2020

Non-Executive Director of Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited (ASX: MGU): Appointed 4 May 2021

Nil

Nil

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Brett Garland

Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 25 May 2022)

Experience and 
expertise

Mr Brett Garland has worked in the Australian mining industry for more than 44 years and held numerous 
management and executive management positions, including Executive Vice-President Production–Macarthur 
Coal, Project Executive, New Saraji–New Hope Group, Managing Director of Caledon Coal and Chief Executive 
Officer of Baralaba Coal.

Mr Garland served from 2005 until 2015 as a member of the Queensland Ministerial Advisory Committee for the 
Queensland Coal Mining Safety & Health Act. He is currently Director of the Mining Industry Safety & Health 
Centre, part of the Sustainable Mining Institute at the University of Queensland. He is also Chairman of the 
Queensland Mines Rescue Board.

Mr Garland holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Wollongong and an Executive  
Master of Business Administration from the Queensland University of Technology. He also holds qualifications  
as a Certified Coal Mine Manager in NSW & Queensland, and is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining  
and Metallurgy and a Chartered Professional with the AusIMM.

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

Nil

Nil

•  Chair of the Health and Safety Committee

Caroline Chan

Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 25 May 2022)

Ms Caroline Chan has more than 20 years of experience in commercial and investment banking, and corporate 
commercial roles. Most recently, Ms Chan was Head of Institutional Banking, Western Australia & South Australia 
for Westpac Banking Corporation. Prior to this, she spent 16 years in Sydney in various roles including Chief 
Operating Officer of Corporate & Institutional Banking at Westpac Institutional Bank. Before joining Westpac,  
Ms Chan gained transaction and commercial experience through roles in M&A at Deutsche Bank, acquisition 
finance at NM Rothschild, and at Singtel Optus and Perth Airport.

Ms Chan is currently on the Board of the Australia-ASEAN Council. She was a Board member of Loreto Nedlands, 
and Chair of its Finance Committee from 2016-2021. Ms Chan is a WA Business News ‘40 under 40’ award winner, 
and is a passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity initiatives. She holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of 
Commerce (Accounting & Finance) degrees from the University of Western Australia, a postgraduate Diploma 
in Applied Finance & Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia, and is a Graduate of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Nil

Nil

•  Chair of the Sustainability Committee 
•  Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Experience and 
expertise

Other listed 
current 
directorships

Former listed 
directorships in 
last 3 years

Special 
responsibilities

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Shane Young

(Appointed: 12 August 2021)

Experience and 
expertise

Mr Shane Young has over 23 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, commercial, 
corporate finance, treasury, corporate development, and governance roles in Australia, the United Kingdom,  
the Netherlands and the United States. Mr Young has worked for major global organisations including KPMG,  
Shell and Peabody, and held various senior roles in the mining industry over several years, most recently as 
General Manager Finance at PanAust Limited.

Mr Young is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) degree from 
Monash University. He is a Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a Member of Australia 
Corporate Treasury Association (Certified Finance and Treasury Professional), and a graduate of Australian 
Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
•  Member of the Disclosure Committee

Special 
responsibilities

COMPANY SECRETARY

Rees Fleming

(Appointed: 22 July 2021)

Experience and 
expertise

Mr Rees Fleming has more than 22 years’ experience as a lawyer in both private practice and in-house roles 
across shipping, resources, coal mining and sugar industries. He has held General Counsel and Company 
Secretarial roles for listed and large multinational companies, including Vale, Wilmar Sugar Australia and in  
private practice with major law firms Ashurst and Clayton Utz.

Mr Fleming holds a Master of Law (International Shipping) and a Bachelor of Law. He is a practising legal 
practitioner, a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and a member 
of Queensland Law Society, Governance Institute of Australia, Association of Corporate Counsel and Energy 
Resources Law Association.

Special 
responsibilities

Mr Fleming has previously held the role of Director of Sugar Terminals Limited.
•  Member of the Disclosure Committee

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
Mr Latimore and the entities he controls hold 43,593,804 (4.8%) shares in the Consolidated Entity.

As at the date of this report, no other Directors held any shares, options and other equity instruments in the Group.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The numbers of meetings of the Company’s board of Directors and of each board committee held during the year ended 
31 December 2022, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: 

Meetings of committees

Board

Audit & Risk 
Management

Remuneration  
& Nomination

Health & Safety

Sustainability

A

7

7

7

7

7

5

5

5

B

7

7

7

7

7

5

5

5

A

2

2

2

–

4

–

–

2

B

2

2

2

–

4

–

–

2

A

3

–

3

–

3

–

–

–

B

3

–

3

–

3

–

–

–

A

–

4

2

4

–

–

2

–

B

–

4

2

4

–

–

2

–

A

2

2

–

–

–

–

–

2

B

2

2

–

–

–

–

–

2

Mr Dwi Suseno

Mr Marcelo Matos

Mr Jimmy Lim

Mr Mark Trevan

Mr Richard Majlinder

Mr Matthew Latimore

Mr Brett Garland

Ms Caroline Chan

A=  Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee during the year 
B=  Number of meetings attended

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED
No dividend has been declared or paid for the financial year.

SHARES UNDER OPTION
At the date of this report, there were nil unissued ordinary shares under Options.

During the year ended 31 December 2022, no new Rights were granted to KMP as part of the Stanmore Resources Limited 
Rights Plan, and 144,898 Rights were forfeited. During the year ended 31 December 2021, no Rights were forfeited and 
none vested.

CHANGES TO CAPITAL STRUCTURE
At the date of this report, Stanmore had 901,381,698 (2021: 270,417,381) ordinary shares inclusive of 9,936 employee 
shares, nil unlisted options and nil Rights on issue.

On 3 March 2022, Stanmore announced its Share Entitlement Offer to raise A$694.0m (US$506.0m) to part fund the 
acquisition of BHP Minerals Pty Ltd’s 80% interest in BMC Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd. A total of 630,964,317 ordinary shares were 
issued as a result.

On 14 February 2022, 9,936 restricted employee shares were converted to ordinary shares.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022INSURANCE OF OFFICERS AND INDEMNITIES

(a)  Insurance of officers

Each of the Directors and the Company Secretary of Stanmore Resources have entered into a deed whereby the Company 
has provided certain contractual rights of access to books and records of Stanmore Resources to those Directors and the 
Company Secretary. The Company has insured all its Directors and Executive Officers. The contract of insurance prohibits 
the disclosure of the nature of the liabilities covered and amount of the premium paid. The Corporations Act 2001 does not 
require disclosure of the information in these circumstances.

(b)  Indemnity of auditors

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of its terms of its 
audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit. The Company has made no payment 
to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
No matters or circumstance have arisen since 31 December 2022 that have significantly affected the Group’s operations, 
results or state of affairs, or may do so in future years.

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial / Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191, 
relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the Directors’ report. Amounts in the Directors’ report have been rounded off in 
accordance with the instrument to the nearest hundred thousand dollars unless otherwise stated.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The Group is subject to environmental regulation in respect of 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 COMPANY
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on 
behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking 
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.

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

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
The board of Directors has considered the level and type of non-audit services provided by the auditor and, in accordance 
with advice received from the Audit and Risk Management Committee, is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit 
services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.  
The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out below, did not compromise 
the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:
•  all non-audit services have been 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

•  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110  

Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.

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the Group:

Taxation services

Ernst & Young Australian firm:

Fees for tax compliance and advisory services

Total remuneration for taxation services

Other services

Ernst & Young Australian firm:

Fees for transaction due diligence services

Fees for other advisory services

Total remuneration for other services

Total remuneration for non-audit services 

Group

2022 
$’000

2021 
$’000

90.4

90.4

114.3

11.5

125.8

216.2

110.3

110.3

291.1

–

291.1

401.4

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
on page 37.

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
Highlights of the Group’s operations and results for the year ended 31 December 2022 are described below:
•  Acquisition of 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) from BHP, completed on 3 May 2022, for consideration  

of up to US$1,526.3m. Post completion, BMC was renamed as Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd (SMC) on 11 May 2022;

•  Successful Share Entitlement Offer during the period, raising A$694.0m (US$506.0m) in funding for the 

BMC acquisition;

•  Acquisition of the remaining 20% of SMC from Mitsui on 7 October 2022 for US$270.0m;
•  There were 5 recordable injuries reported in the period, reducing the rolling total recordable injury frequency rate 

(TRIFR) for the 12 months ended 31 December 2022 to 1.5 (31 December 2021: 7.9);

•  Net profit after tax of US$727.4m (31 December 2021: US$6.8m)
•  Underlying EBITDA (a non-lFRS measure defined below) of US$1,456.0m (31 December 2021: US$34.3m);
•  Cash inflows from operations of US$1,181.7m (31 December 2021: US$95.7m); and
•  Cash of US$432.4m as at 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021: US$45.6m).

(a)  Financial performance

Total income

Operating Costs

Operating profit

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

Finance income

Finance expenses

Share of profit/(loss) from associates

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

Income tax benefit/(expense)

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense

Group

31 December 2022 
US$M

31 December 2021 
US$M 
Restated

2,699.1

(1,824.3)

874.8

874.8

6.9

(91.7)

19.8

809.8

(82.4)

727.4

284.3

(268.2)

16.1

16.1

1.3

(5.2)

(1.8)

10.4

(3.6)

6.8

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Underlying EBITDA (an unaudited, non-IFRS measure) reflects statutory EBITDA as adjusted to reflect the Directors’ 
assessment of the result for the ongoing business activities of the Group. The items adjusted are determined to be  
non-cash transactions that are unrelated to mining operations. The presentation of non-IFRS financial information 
provides stakeholders the ability to compare against prior periods in a consistent manner. 

Net Profit after tax

Add back:

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Income tax expense

Finance costs–net

Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)

Transaction and transition costs

Inventory Purchase Price allocation adjustment

Underlying EBITDA (non-IFRS measure)

Group

31 December  
2021  
US$M 
Restated

6.8

20.0

3.6

3.9 

34.3

–

–

34.3 

31 December 
2022 
US$M

727.4

225.7

82.4

84.8

1,120.3

108.3

227.4

1,456.0

The underlying EBITDA of US$1,456.0m for the year ended 31 December 2022 was a US$1,421.7m increase compared to 
the underlying EBITDA of US$34.3m for the period to 31 December 2021.

The increase in EBITDA was primarily driven by the acquisition of the South Walker Creek and Poitrel mines on 3 May 2022, 
as a result of the acquisition of SMC.

FOB cash costs per tonne have decreased year on year due to the transition to the lower strip ratio Isaac Downs mine 
combined with the contribution from the low cost South Walker Creek and Poitrel mines.

The primary drivers contributing to the Net Profit after Tax (‘NPAT’) result include:
•  Gross revenue from coal sales increased to US$2,695.8m for the year ended 31 December 2022 from US$283.3m in the 
period to 31 December 2021. The increase was driven by a US$159.08/t increase in the US$ realised price to an average 
of US$290.04t from US$130.96/t in the prior period, and an increase in sales of produced coal to 9.3mt in the period to 
31 December 2022 from 2.2mt in the period to 31 December 2021;

•  Due to inflationary pressures, our Free on Board (‘FOB’) cash costs per tonne (excluding royalties and inventory 

movements) have increased year on year, from US$78.2/t to US$82.6/t, more than offsetting the transition to the lower 
strip ratio Isaac Downs mine, combined with the contributions from the low-cost South Walker Creek and Poitrel mines.
•  Depreciation and amortisation costs increased from US$20.0m to US$225.7m in line with the increased Property, Plant 
and Equipment assets, mine property assets and production levels during the period as a result of the acquisition of the 
SMC assets.

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(c)  Cash flow

In the period to 31 December 2022, total net cash inflows of US$386.8m, including the effect of exchange rate changes, 
were recorded (31 December 2021: US$41.7m)

The net cash inflow from operating activities was US$1,181.7m (31 December 2021: US$95.7m). Overall operational cash 
flows have increased due to significantly higher receipts from coal sales, driven by the increased sales tonnes and higher 
average sales price per tonne.

Cash outflows from investing activities were US$1,426.8m (31 December 2021: US$72.9m). Of this US$1,323.4m related to 
the acquisition of the 80% shares in SMC (including US$100m of deferred consideration) and US$83.5m related to ongoing 
PPE investment.

Net cash from financing activities totalled US$640.4m (31 December 2021: US$51.7m), with US$503.1m of inflows from 
the issue of shares in the period, US$795.0m from the drawdown of financing arrangements, most notably the US$625m 
acquisition financing facility entered in the period. US$249.2m of borrowings were repaid, US$110m paid in dividends to 
non-controlling interests and a US$270.0m outflow relating to the acquisition of the remaining 20% in SMC. See note 14 
for further information.

Net cash at beginning of period

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

Net cash at end of period

(d)  Health, safety, environment and community performance

Group

31 December 
2022 
US$M

31 December 
2021 
US$M 
Restated

45.6

1,181.7

(1,426.8)

640.4

(8.5)

386.8

432.4

3.9 

95.7

(72.9)

20.6

(1.7)

41.7 

45.6

The Group continues to be committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, the environment and the 
communities in which we operate.

The safety performance results for the year are directionally encouraging despite five recordable injuries. The 12-month 
moving average TRIFR for the business reduced to 1.5 per million hours (31 December 2021: 7.9 per million hours), driven  
by a 15-month injury free period at Isaac Plains.

The strong positive safety culture has continued during the period, with learnings integrated and shared across the 
business since the integration of assets acquired from BHP and Mitsui.

Stanmore continues to support the communities in which our operations are located with a number of grants, 
sponsorships, important community initiatives and events undertaken during the year. Seventy local community 
organisations received funding during the year. In addition, 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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Physicals

ROM Coal Mined (mt)

Clean coal produced (mt)

Coals Sales (mt)

Unit costs of sales (US$/t sold)

Revenue /Sales T

US$ FOB Cash Costs / Sales T (ex Royalties & inv)

US$ Royalties / Sales T

Group

31 December 
2022

31 December 
2021

13.50

9.20

9.30

$290.0

$82.6

$49.4

2.80

2.10

2.20

$131.0

$78.2

$12.4

Results for the period benefited from the acquisition of the South Walker Creek and Poitrel mines with sales volumes of 
produced coal increasing compared to the corresponding period by 7.1 million tonnes, reflecting the full consolidation 
of SMC from 3 May 2022. The volume increase, which has coincided with an increase in average realised sales price to 
US$290.04/tonne, has driven a record underlying EBITDA of US$1.456.0m after adjusting for US$335.8m of accounting 
adjustments and one-off transition costs related to the SMC acquisition to better reflect actual business notional 
performance. The US$335.8m adjustment is made up of:
•  Inventory revaluation adjustment based on net realisation value as at 3 May 2022 (at elevated coal prices) required for 
accounting purposes as part of the BMC acquisition–this increased the value of coal acquired (and subsequently sold  
in May and June) by US$227.4m

•  One-off transaction costs associated with the acquisition totalling US$108.3m, such as government stamp duty, due 

diligence, advisory, transition and subsequent integration costs.

Notwithstanding the impacts presented by the increase in royalties imposed by the Queensland State, cash generated 
from our operations has increased to US$1,181.7m (31 December 2021: US$95.7m).

The industry during 2022, just like the global economy, has seen significant pressure on costs driven by rising input prices 
of diesel, explosives, parts as well as labour and general services. These cost pressures are expected to continue and be 
realised over the full year in 2023.

Noting the continued above inflationary pressures, our Free on Board (‘FOB’) cash costs per tonne (excluding royalties 
and inventory movements) have increased year on year, from US$78.2/t to US$82.6/t, more than offsetting the transition 
to the lower strip ratio Isaac Downs mine, combined with the contributions from the low-cost South Walker Creek and 
Poitrel mines.

Weather events (both seasonal and unseasonal across the course of the year) resulted in operational impacts especially 
in relation to truck and excavator pre strip and coal mining and truck haulage across all three mines, however production 
targets were achieved as per guidance previously provided.

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(f) 

Isaac Downs Project

Isaac Downs is located 10 kilometres south of the existing Isaac Plains operations. Isaac Downs operates as an open cut 
mining operation utilising the existing Isaac Plains infrastructure with coal washing and train loading activities undertaken 
at the existing CHPP.

During the period, the dragline commenced operations at Isaac Downs at which point full scale production commenced.

(g)  COVID-19 impacts

The Group continues to follow recommendations from Queensland Health and the Australian Government to provide a 
COVID-19 safe workplace.

COVID-19 impacts have not been significant to the Group in the period. The Company does not expect any negative 
impacts to the financial statements nor triggers for any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions 
which may adversely impact the Group as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(h)  Financing

On 7 January 2022, the Group announced that it had executed, through its wholly owned subsidiary Stanmore SMC 
Holdings Pty Ltd, a definitive debt facility agreement in respect of a US$625 million secured loan facility, to partly fund 
the acquisition of the 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (now Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd). The loan was secured against 
certain assets of the Group and was used for the general corporate purposes of the Company, including to fund working 
capital needs. The loan was fully drawn prior to successful completion of the SMC acquisition on 3 May 2022.

On 3 March 2022, the Group announced that it had entered into a definitive facility agreement in respect of a 
US$120 million senior secured Revolving Credit Facility (‘RCF’). The RCF was secured against certain assets of the  
Group and will be used for the general corporate purposes of the Company, including to fund working capital needs.

On 3 March 2022, the Group announced its Share Entitlement Offer to raise A$694 million (US$506 million) to part 
fund the acquisition of BHP Minerals Pty Ltd’s 80% interest in BMC Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd. The institutional component of 
the Entitlement Offer closed on 3 March 2022 and raised gross proceeds of A$656 million (US$478 million). The retail 
component of the Entitlement Offer closed on 24 March 2022, raising A$38 million (US$27.7 million) in gross proceeds.

On 4 April 2022, the Group announced the execution of a A$110 million facility, comprising a A$60 million bank guarantee 
facility and A$50 million working capital facility, to be made available upon completion of the acquisition of BMC.

On 14 April 2022, the Group executed an US$50 million Senior Secured Facility Agreement, to act as a short-term bridging 
loan during the completion period of the BMC acquisition.

On 3 May 2022, the Group completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd, consisting of the South 
Walker Creek and Poitrel mining operations, for initial cash consideration of US$1,255m, which was subsequently adjusted 
to US$1,223.4m as part of the completion processes. See note 2 for additional information regarding the fair value of the 
assets acquired and the consideration paid, including contingent and deferred consideration recognised upon completion.

On 19 May 2022, the Group executed a A$90 million Surety Bond facility to support the contractual performance guarantee 
requirements of the BMC. The facility is secured against the BMC specific assets. See note 14 for further information.

On 8 December 2022, the Group executed a A$25 million unsecured Surety Bond facility to support the contractual 
performance guarantee requirements of the Stanmore and Isaac Plains.

(i) 

Investment in MetRes incorporated Joint Venture

Auger and open-cut mining continued throughout 2022. MetRes are continuing to mine the Millennium pit, which will 
assist with coal volumes to support the ramp up of underground operations.

Underground mining development drivage has commenced, with development coal expected from late 3Q 23.

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(a)  Operations

Given the transformational changes during 2022, the focus will be to continue streamlining and embedding the acquired 
operational assets into the Stanmore Group.

Healthy ROM inventories at 31 December 2022 have provided a strong position for the early 2023 wet weather events.

We expect continued pressure on our input costs, driven by global inflationary environment and labour constraints. 
However there is optionality to explore competitive value improvement, as well as expansion opportunities to provide 
incremental volume increases and/or manage these continued input cost pressures.

The Mulgrave Resource Area 2C (MRA2C) has been approved, with capital expenditure to commence in 2023. The fully 
permitted project provides access to lower strip ratio and higher yielding/quality ROM volumes for our South Walker 
Creek operation.

The first annual cash flow sweep of US$252million was paid in February 2023, eliminating 41% of the outstanding principal 
balance of the acquisition financing facility as at 31 December 2022. As a result, overall balance sheet resilience has been 
established to provide a strong platform heading into 2023.

(b)  Exploration and development

On 16 February 2022, Stanmore announced a decrease to coal resources and reserves at the Isaac Plains Complex under 
the relevant Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results and Ore Reserves (JORC Code).

On 31 October 2022, Stanmore announced an increase to the coal resources and reserves at its SMC assets under the 
relevant Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results and Ore Reserves (JORC Code).

On 27 February 2023, Stanmore announced the annual update to coal resources and reserves across the Group under  
the relevant Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results and Ore Reserves (JORC Code).

The total Proved and Probable Coal Reserves across all tenements formally declared and published are now 382Mt,  
and the total Marketable Coal Reserves are 294Mt.

The Group will continue to monitor and assess the opportunities to develop or monetise its existing portfolio of assets  
in the Bowen and Surat Basins and explore acquisition opportunities where it makes financial and commercial sense  
to do so.

(c)  Managing risks

Stanmore is a metallurgical coal company operating in a volatile pricing market. Factors specific to Stanmore, or those 
which impact the market more broadly, may individually or in combination impact the financial and operating performance 
of the Group. These events may be beyond the control of the Board or management of Stanmore.

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

(i)  Safety risks

The Health and Safety of our employees remains of critical importance in the planning, organisation and execution 
of the Group’s exploration and operational activities. The Group is committed to providing and maintaining a working 
environment in which all people associated with our business are not exposed to hazards that will jeopardise their physical 
and mental health and safety.

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The Group has historically been a single-mine producer and, therefore, reliant on continued performance of operations at 
the Isaac Plains Complex. The completion of agreements to acquire 100% of the assets of SMC operations greatly reduces 
the reliance risk.

Operating risks that may result in the reduction in performance that decreases the Group’s ability to produce high quality 
metallurgical coal to meet customer’s shipping needs include but are not limited to weather conditions, machinery failure, 
critical infrastructure failure or natural disasters and supplier concentration.

(iii)  Market risks

The Group’s activities expose it to market risks including commodity price risk and foreign currency risk. The Group’s 
exposure to commodity price risk is predominantly changes in metallurgical coal prices, which are driven by various 
factors, including but not limited to, changes in seaborne supply, geopolitical economic activity, commodity substitution, 
international demand and contract sales negotiations. Currently, the Group does not hedge against coal price volatility.

As the US dollar is the Group’s predominant sales currency and functional currency, any transactions denominated in a 
currency other than the US dollar expose the Group to foreign currency risk. The Group enters into Derivative Financial 
Instruments to hedge a portion of this risk.

In order to diversify its customer base and to minimise reliance on key customers, the Group is continuing to work on 
identifying new customers and markets in 2023 where it makes financial sense to do so.

(iv)  Geological risks

Resource and Reserve estimates are prepared by external experts in accordance with the JORC Code 2012 and JORC 
Code 2004 (as applicable) for reporting.

Coal reserves are estimated using results from exploration activities and various assumptions regarding loss and dilution, 
drilling depth and other geotechnical constraints. Reserves are sensitive to cost and revenue assumptions. Some of the 
deposits are more sensitive to cost and revenue assumptions used than others due to the characteristics and geological 
structure of those deposits. Due care is taken with each estimation, but as more detailed exploration is undertaken the 
estimates are expected to change.

(v)  Regulatory and land access risks

The Group’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, which includes the Group 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 Group 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 Group seeks to minimise these risks by 
conducting its activities in an environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 
In addition, the Group engages experienced advisors to provide expert advice where necessary to ensure it manages its 
compliance obligations appropriately.

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The operations of the Group are focused on the production of metallurgical coal for use in the steel making industry. 
Considering the nature of the industry in which the Group operates, both physical and transitional climate change risks 
have the potential to impact assets, production and the markets where our product is sold. Transitional risks are climate 
change risks associated with the transition to the lower-carbon economy and include policy, legal, technology and market 
related risks. Physical risks have direct financial implications to the Group, and are event-driven (such as weather events 
like cyclones, fires and floods) or are chronic risks which are those that are caused by longer-term shifts in climate patterns 
(including sustained movement in temperature).

There is an increasing interest by stakeholders in the potential risks and opportunities to our business and the broader 
sector as a result of shifts towards a lower-carbon economy. This includes the risk of climate activism. Climate change 
is a complex risk that requires action at all levels of society. It can heighten existing physical and non-physical risks and 
introduce new ones that can affect business performance in the near and long terms.

The Group also has a role to play in mitigating emissions generated by its operations. Business and operational risks 
associated with changes caused by climate change and the measures that will be taken to mitigate those risks and overall 
emissions are considered during the Group’s business planning cycle.

Further details in relation to climate change risk will be provided in the Stanmore 2022 Sustainability Report. Stanmore 
will report in reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, including the GRI Standard 12–Coal Sector 2022. 
The GRI Standard provides a framework to report Stanmore’s most significant impacts on the economy, environment, 
and people.

Stanmore is working towards tracking and disclosing our climate-related risks and opportunities in line with the Taskforce 
on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.

(vii)  Indigenous engagement

Through a process of facilitation and recognition of the need for reconciliation, Stanmore is dedicated to developing a 
working and collaborative relationship with the traditional custodians of the land in which we operate. This includes the 
Barada Barna, Widi and Janga People. The Company has committed to developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the 
draft of which has been submitted to Reconciliation Australia. The process will not only strengthen ties with the traditional 
owners but pave the way for true reconciliation within the broader meaning.

Stanmore has developed Native Title Consent Agreements (ILUA) and Cultural Heritage Management Plans across our 
operations, with the Barada Barna and Widi People.

(viii) Sovereign risks

Stanmore 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 competitiveness and reduced the 
attractiveness of Australian coal projects to foreign investors. Stanmore’s view is metallurgical coal is critical for future 
steel production.

During the period the Queensland Government announced a significant change to the coal royalty regime as part of 
its 2022-23 budget, making the royalties paid by coal producers in Queensland the highest in the world. Three new 
progressive royalty tiers have been introduced in addition to the current structure, so the regime is as follows:
•  As per the existing regime for prices below A$175 per tonne;
•  20% for prices above A$175 per tonne;
•  30% for prices above A$225 per tonne; and
•  40% for prices above A$300 per tonne.

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•  7% for prices up to A$100 per tonne
•  12.5% for prices up to A$150 per tonne; and
•  15% for prices above A$150 per tonne.

The changes to the safeguard mechanism currently being considered by the Australian federal parliament create a future 
risk to the Stanmore business. Two of our mines are considered safeguard facilities and will be impacted by declining 
emissions baselines as proposed. We are monitoring developments and are concurrently putting in place mitigation 
measures to reduce the financial impact.

(ix)  Access to capital

There is a risk that the Group has insufficient liquidity or is unable to access funding on acceptable terms.

The Group manages this risk by retaining a prudent level of cash reserves and maintaining an adequate level of credit 
facilities. The acquisition of SMC was funded through a combination of financing (US$625 million senior debt facility) and 
equity (US$503 million) demonstrating the Group’s ability to access funds when required.

At 31 December 2022 the Group remains well funded with cash reserves of US$432.4 million and access to finance 
facilities of US$223.9 million that are expected to be sufficient to meet the business’ requirements.

There is a risk of non-compliance with our annual covenant ratios and compliance requirements. This risk is considered 
low based on current forecast assumptions and current headroom.

The Group currently participates in the Queensland Rehabilitation Provisioning Scheme. The Scheme provided for the 
contribution of an annual fee rather than to put in place bank guarantee or bonding arrangements with the Queensland 
Government. Should the Group cease to qualify for participation in the Scheme, a bonding arrangement of approximately 
A$396.6m will be required to be put in place placing further stress on the capacity of the Group to access capital for 
other activities.

(x)  Access to insurance cover

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 provided to such companies. This could result in a material increase in the cost of obtaining appropriate levels of 
insurance or an inability to secure adequate insurance cover.

(xi)  Cyber risk

The Group’s operations are supported by a robust back-up data and information technology security framework. 
However, security of information and operational systems may still be threatened by cyber-attack, computer viruses and 
similar unauthorised access and disruptions. The Group looks to manage this risk by investing in systems and processes to 
prevent and detect attacks and unauthorised access.

(xii)  Logistics risk

The Group is dependent on third party rail and port providers to export our product. Disruptions in the coal logistics 
chain can have a material impact on our business as would the inability to secure and/or maintain logistical contractual 
arrangements. The Group looks to manage this risk by operating on two different port / rail corridors, contracting with 
multiple providers of above rail capacity and securing secondary capacity.

(xiii) Attract and retain people

The Group’s ability to achieve its strategy is reliant on attracting, developing and retaining skilled and experienced 
employees and contractors. An inability to attract or retain such personnel could adversely affect the success of the 
Group’s business. To manage this risk, the Group seeks to design employment arrangements and succession plans to 
secure and retain key personnel. In addition, the Group seeks to build a future supply of industry labour by focussing  
on our local communities and new to mining entrants.

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This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’) of the Group. KMP are 
defined as those persons who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of 
the Group, including the Director’s of the parent entity, Stanmore Resources Limited.

The Group’s KMP during 2022 and up to the date of this report were:

BOARD

Name

Position Held

Mr Dwi Suseno

Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Board of Directors 

Chair of the Disclosure Committee

Chair of the Sustainability Committee

Appointed 20 April 2022

Resigned 1 January 2023

Mr Marcelo Matos

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mr Jimmy Lim

Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Mr Matthew Latimore

Non-Executive Director

Appointed 25 May 2022

Mr Mark Trevan

Independent Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Health & Safety Committee

Resigned 1 July 2022

Mr Richard Majlinder

Independent Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Mr Brett Garland

Independent Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Health & Safety Committee

Ms Caroline Chan

Independent Non-Executive Director

Chair of the Sustainability Committee

Appointed 25 May 2022 

Appointed 1 July 2022

Appointed 25 May 2022

Appointed 1 January 2023

OTHER EXECUTIVE KMP

Name

Position Held

Mr Shane Young

Chief Financial Officer

Mr Leandro Pires

General Manager Technical

Mr Damian Zagel

General Manager Growth and Sustainability

Mr Jon Romcke

General Manager Development

Appointed 19 May 2022

Resigned 29 April 2022

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE
The Group’s business strategy of managing an operating metallurgical 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 Group’s employees is a key factor in ensuring employees are engaged and motivated to improve the 
Group’s performance over the long term. The Board’s intention is to maximise stakeholder benefit by the retention of  
high-quality Board and Executive teams without creating an undue cost burden.

The Board maintains overall responsibility for the remuneration of the Executive KMP and ensures structures are 
competitive and align with the long-term interest of the Group and shareholders. Oversight in relation to KMP 
remuneration is delegated to the Remuneration and Nominations Committee (RNC) who regularly review, report  
and make recommendations to the Board.

The Board formally reviews Board and senior executive performance on an annual basis.

REVIEW OF REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS
From time to time, the RNC seeks and considers advice from external advisors who are engaged by and report directly  
to the committee. Such advice will typically cover Non-Executive Director fees and other executive remuneration.

The RNC proposed revised Non-Executive Director remuneration rates which were accepted by the Board. Following the 
revision to the remuneration, total aggregate Director remuneration remained within the shareholder approved maximum 
aggregate cap of A$750,000 pa.

Following completion of the successful acquisition of the SMC assets, a review of other executive fixed remuneration, 
including Executive KMP, was carried out using data sourced from an external provider. Following receipt of the data,  
the RNC proposed revised executive remuneration rates which were accepted by the Board.

The RNC has processes in place to ensure that all engagements with independent external remuneration consultants, and 
recommendations (if any) are free from undue influence. At times, remuneration consultants may be required to interact 
with management to obtain relevant information required to form any remuneration recommendations. In these instances, 
the Chair of the RNC has oversight of these interactions. The Board confirms that remuneration recommendations were 
made free from undue influence.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts are entered into with all Non-Executive Directors and Executive KMP. 
For the purpose of this Remuneration Report, Mr Marcelo Matos is considered as an Executive KMP.

Employment contracts detail conditions of employment and individual terms which include cash salary, superannuation, 
STI and LTI arrangements and non-cash benefits. The details of key employment terms are noted below.

Name

Term of Agreement and Notice Period

Base Remuneration*

Marcelo Matos

No fixed term–6 month notice period

Shane Young

No fixed term–3 month notice period

Leandro Pires

No fixed term–3 month notice period

Damian Zagel

No fixed term–3 month notice period

*As at and for the year ended 31 December 2022

A$646k

A$440k

A$392k

A$400k

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022ELEMENTS OF REMUNERATION

(i)  Fixed annual remuneration

Executive KMP fixed remuneration

The Group aims to reward the Executive KMP with a base level of remuneration which is both appropriate to the 
position and competitive in the market. The CEO reviews performance of the senior management team and then makes 
recommendations for review and approval by the RNC and Board. The RNC reviews performance of the CEO and then 
makes recommendations for review and approval by the Board.

The process consists of a review of company and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration both in the 
market and internally, and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and remuneration practices.

Non-Executive Director fixed remuneration

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

The Constitution of Stanmore Resources 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 Resources Limited’s shareholders is A$750,000 per annum (31 December 2021: A$750,000 p.a.).

Non-Executive Director fees are A$113,000 per annum (31 December 2021: A$50,000 p.a.). Committee fees are 
A$22,600 (31 December 2021: A$10,000) per annum for the Chair and A$11,300 (31 December 2021: A$5,000) per annum 
for members.

In addition, during the period the Board determined to pay to the Non-Executive Directors a once off fee in recognition 
of the significant additional work performed with respect to the acquisition of the BMC assets, which was paid on 
10 June 2022.

Total Non-Executive Director remuneration for the year was A$664,189 (31 December 2021: A$541,033). During the year, in 
recognition of the special exertions dedicated to ensure the successful completion of the BMC acquisition, Non-Executive 
Directors were awarded a special exertions payment of A$68,862 per Director pursuant to clause 11.11 of the Stanmore 
Constitution. This payment is noted as a short term bonus in the Statutory Remuneration Table included in this report and 
is excluded from Total Non-Executive Remuneration calculations per ASX Listing Rules.

Non-Executive Directors are entitled to be paid travel and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending Directors’ 
or general meetings of Stanmore Resources Limited or otherwise relating to the business of the Group.

The fixed remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the year ending 31 December 2022 is detailed in the Statutory 
Remuneration Table included in this Report.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022(ii)  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 Executive KMP, on the basis that they:
•  drive realisation of shareholder value;
•  provide flexibility to the Company to actively manage the way in which it remunerates and incentivises Executive KMP;
•  preserve the Company’s cash resources; and
•  contribute to the attraction and retention of skilled talent in a competitive market.
Short-term incentives

For the year ended 31 December 2022, performance targets for STI were formalised and agreed by the Board. There are no 
individual targets in the STI Plan. All targets are based on performance of the Group with all employees working towards 
common goals.

The outcomes for the STI scheme for the year ended 31 December 2022 are shown below.

Incentive

Target (% of STI)

Outcome (% of STI)

Lead Safety Indicators

Clean Coal Production

FOB Cash Costs

People and Culture

Projects

Total

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

100%

40%

27%

23%

40%

24%

154%

In FY22, all Executive KMP are entitled to a payment under the STI scheme. The FY22 STI is due to be paid in March 2023.

The STI for the year ended 31 December 2022 is ultimately subject to Board discretion, based on performance of the 
Group, and calculated in line with the STI targets for the financial year, and is shown below:

FY22

FY21

Target

Actual

Target

Actual

Base of 
Salary 
%

60%

50%

40%

40%

–

Amount 
US$

Awarded 
US$

269,527

412,376

153,161

234,337

108,961

166,710

111,265

170,235

–

–

Marcelo Matos

Shane Young

Leandro Pires

Damian Zagel

Jon Romcke

Base of 
Salary  
%

Base of 
Salary  
%

Amount 
US$

Awarded 
US$

203,440

248,104

113,954

138,973

101,335

123,584

–

–

50%

40%

40%

–

40%

105,942

129,216

92%

77%

61%

61%

–

Base of 
Salary 
%

61%

49%

49%

–

49%

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022DISCRETIONARY BONUS
Following successful completion of the acquisition of SMC and in recognition of the efforts made, the board of Stanmore 
determined an acquisition incentive arrangement for Executive KMP, with payment to be made in five tranches. The first 
tranche consisting of 50% of the bonus amount was paid in June 2022. The remaining 50% will be paid over four years 
in four equal instalments equivalent to 12.5% of the total bonus on the anniversary date of the of the first payment from 
2023–2026. Payment of each tranche is subject to the individual remaining in employment within the Stanmore Group 
at the time of payment. These amounts are noted as a long term bonus in the Statutory Remuneration Table included in 
this report. 

2022 Paid  
US$

2023 Awarded 
US$

2024 Awarded 
US$

2025 Awarded 
US$

2026 Awarded 
US$

Total Awarded 
US$

Marcelo Matos

Shane Young

Leandro Pires

825,000

300,000

250,000

206,250

206,250

206,250

206,250

1,650,000

75,000

62,500

75,000

62,500

75,000

62,500

75,000

62,500

600,000

500,000

(iii)  Long-term incentives 

2021 LTI

In recognition of the imminent and significant change to Stanmore through the transformational deal to acquire the 
BMC assets, the Board resolved to vest all LTIP participants their full long-term incentive at par (100%) value as at 
March 31, 2022, and pay the LTI in cash in three equal annual instalments.

The first of these instalments was paid on the same date as the payment of the 2021 STI plan on 24 February 2022.

The second and third payments will be made at the same time as payments for the 2022 and 2023 STI plans respectively, 
or if no STI payment is made in those years, by no later than March 31 in the relevant year, conditional upon the Executive 
KMP remaining employed by Stanmore at that time.

The LTI payment was calculated on a prorate basis from the date of entry into the LTI plan at Stanmore, or June 30, 2020 
(whichever is later) until March 31, 2022.

Marcelo Matos

Shane Young

Leandro Pires

Jon Romcke

2022 LTI

2022 Paid US$

2023 Awarded US$

2024 Awarded US$

102,620

23,013

46,155

59,027

102,620

23,013

46,155

–

102,620

23,013

46,155

–

The current LTI plan (Plan) operates as follows:
•  The Plan may be offered annually to eligible employees as determined by the Board (Participants).
•  The Board may award a LTI right to a Participant in accordance with the Plan rules (Award).
•  Each Award will entitle the Participant to a right to receive a cash amount at the relevant payment date, currently  
at the end of year 3 of each annual Plan subject to the successful achievement of pre-determined conditions  
(Vesting Conditions) and / or other conditions as determined by the Board (LTI Payment).

•  If any applicable Vesting Conditions and / or other conditions are not met, Awards, and subsequent LTI Payment,  

will lapse, in full or in part, unless otherwise determined hereunder or by the Board.

•  The Awards are not equal to shares in the Company and do not carry any voting rights or rights to receive dividends  

or capital distributions.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022•  Participants are not required to pay a fee to be granted the Awards.
•  Payment remains subject to Board discretion.
•  Participant remains employed by Stanmore at the time of payment.

The Plan Award is subject to two Vesting Conditions that are separately tested. Each Vesting Condition contributes 50% 
towards the assessment of the LTI Payment, The Vesting Conditions are:
•  Weighted Average TSR (Total Shareholder Returns) against ASX listed coal producer basket (50% of LTI to be assessed 
against this condition). The share price of the Company for year zero and year three values for each LTI period will be 
determined on a volume weighted average price basis over a period of 10 days on which the ASX is open for trade 
(Business Day) being four Business Days prior to 1 April, 1 April and five Business Days after 1 April. TSR will take into 
account all dividends paid to shareholders over the previous 12 months and any declared but unpaid dividends as 
at 1 April in the relevant year. A recommended TSR will be calculated, taking into account, without limitation, publicly 
available information; and

•  12% Weighted Average Cost of Capital (50% of LTI to be assessed against this condition). 

Measurement Targets are as follows:

TSR (weighted average)

WACC

Payment multipliers are as follows:

Relative TSR

WACC

Threshold

80%

80%

Threshold

50%

50%

Target

80% = 100%

12% = 100%

Target

100%

100%

Stretch

120%

120%

Cap

200%

200%

If a result falls in between the ranges, the LTI Payment will be awarded a % multiplier on a linear basis. To be eligible for 
payment the relevant employee is required to be employed at the time of payment.

Link between remuneration and performance 

Statutory performance indicators

Group

Profit / (Loss) attributable to the Group 
($ million as reported)

2022

727.3

2021

6.8

Revenue ($ million as reported)

2,699.1

284.3

Basic earnings per share ($/share, as reported)

Diluted earnings per share ($/share, as reported)

Share price at period end (A$/share)

Shareholder dividends paid (A$/share)

83.94

83.94

2.95

–

2.6

2.6

1.035

–

December  
20201,2

(11.8)

99.5

(0.04)

(0.04)

0.81

–

June  
20202

23.4

20192

65.5

244.8

288.4

0.09

0.09

0.78

0.11

0.25

0.25

1.425

0.05

1 
2 

6-month period to 31 December 2020.
Australian dollar results previously reported translated to US$ at the average exchange rate for the period.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022KMP Statutory tables

The following table sets out the statutory remuneration disclosures required under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and 
have been prepared in accordance with appropriate accounting standards. They detail the components of remuneration 
for KMP, for both the year ended 31 December 2022 and the corresponding period to 31 December 2021.

20226

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Cash salary 
and fees 
$

Cash 
bonus 
$

Other non-
monetary 
benefits  
$

Superannuation 
$

LTIP 
$

Termination 
benefits 
$

Total 
$

Directors

Mr Dwi Suseno1

Mr Jimmy Lim

101,854

48,439

–

–

–

Mr Marcelo Matos

494,686

1,210,410

20,136

29,864

482,415

Mr Mark Trevan

Mr Richard Majlinder

Mr Brett Garland2

Ms Caroline Chan2

112,245

119,551

49,641

49,641

Mr Matthew Latimore2,5

–

48,439

48,439

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

8,521

8,651

5,212

5,212

–

–

–

–

–

–

Sub-total Directors

927,618

1,355,727

20,136

57,460

482,415

Senior Management

Mr Shane Young

325,625

524,283

Mr Leandro Pires

297,303

480,054

Mr Damian Zagel4

153,606

191,068

Mr Jon Romcke3

102,540

–

21,651

21,651

11,727

7,217

25,102

231,048

24,527

163,942

16,747

100,662

6,621

(87,884)

17,098

45,592

Sub-total Senior 
Management

Total Director and 
Senior Management 
remuneration

879,074

1,195,405

62,246

72,997

407,768

17,098

2,634,588

1,806,692

2,551,132

82,382

130,457

890,183

17,098

5,477,944

1 

2 
3 
4 
5 
6 

 Mr Suseno is a nominee from Golden Investments. Any remuneration in relation to his role as Director of multiple GEAR entities is paid for by GEAR with 
no apportionment to the Group.
Mr Garland, Mr Latimore and Ms Chan were appointed 25 May 2022.
Mr J Romcke resigned, effective 29 April 2022.
Mr D Zagel commenced, effective 19 May 2022.
Mr Latimore has waived his Director fees.
 The Australian dollar compensation paid during the year ended 31 December 2022 have been converted to US$ at an average exchange rate 
for the year. Both the amount of remuneration and any movement in comparison to prior years may be influenced by changes in the AUD/USD 
exchange rates.

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

150,293

2,237,511

169,205

176,641

54,853

54,853

–

2,843,356

1,127,709

987,477

473,810

Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022KMP Statutory tables (continued)

20215

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Cash salary 
and fees 
$

Cash  
bonus 
$

Other non-
monetary 
benefits 
$

Superannuation 
$

LTIP 
$

Total 
$

Directors

Mr Dwi Suseno1

Mr Jimmy Lim

–

159,547

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

159,547

Mr Marcelo Matos

405,406

245,453

7,827

17,333

288,201

964,220

Mr Mark Trevan

Ms Mary Carroll2

Mr Richard Majlinder

99,476

17,110

107,178

–

–

–

–

–

–

9,948

1,632

10,718

–

–

–

109,424

18,742

117,896

Sub-total Directors

788,717

245,453

7,827

39,631

288,201

1,369,829

Senior Management

Mr Shane Young4

Mr Leandro Pires

110,666

138,972

253,336

208,372

Mr Frederick Kotzee3

159,622

–

264,851

127,259

–

1,029

29,236

10,293

7,814

47,480

304,932

18,584

126,668

607,989

11,916

17,020

–

200,774

158,911

578,334

788,475

474,603

40,558

55,334

333,059

1,692,029

1,577,192

720,056

48,385

94,965

621,260

3,061,858

Mr Jon Romcke

Sub-total Senior 
Management

Total Directors and  
Senior Management

1 

2 
3 
4 
5 

 Mr Suseno is a nominee from Golden Investments. Any remuneration in relation to his role as Director of multiple GEAR entities is paid for by GEAR with 
no apportionment to the Group.
Ms Carroll resigned, effective 2nd July 2021.
Mr Kotzee resigned, effective 12 August 2021.
Mr Young commenced, effective 12 August 2021.
 The Australian dollar compensation paid during the year ended 31 December 2021 have been converted to US$ at an average exchange rate for the year. 
Both the amount of remuneration and any movement in comparison to prior years may be influenced by changes in the AUD/USD exchange rates.

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022ADDITIONAL STATUTORY INFORMATION

(i)  Movement in options and rights held by KMP

Following the resignation of Mr J Romcke on 29 April 2022, a total of 144,498 rights in relation to a previously disclosed 
LTIP lapsed.

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

Jon Romcke

144,698

–

–

144,698

–

(ii)  Movement in ordinary shares held by KMP

There are no shares held in the Company by executive KMP or Non Executive Directors. See below table of shares held by 
related parties during the course of the year.

GEAR

M Latimore/ 
M  Resources

Opening Balances

Shares Issued

Shared purchased

Shares sold

Closing Balances

203,697,945

373,317,737

38,866,531

22,727,273

–

–

–

577,015,682

18,000,000

43,593,804

(iii)  Related party transactions and additional disclosures

Mr M Latimore is the sole Director and owner of M Resources Trading Pty Ltd which is exclusively contracted to provide 
marketing and logistics services to the Group. Mr Latimore is also Director and holder of 50% of shares in MetRes Pty Ltd.

Mr D Suseno is an Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of GEAR who are the majority shareholder holding 
64.01% of shares in Stanmore.

(iv)  Loans with executive KMP and Non-Executive Directors

The Group has provided a secured total finance facility to MetRes Pty Ltd of up to A$30m which was negotiated on market 
terms. As at 31 December 2022, the balance of the facility is $0 (31 December 2021: US$18.3m).

Financing related income charged to MetRes totalled $1.437m (31 December 2021: US$1.180m). The key terms of the 
facility are:
•  Secured finance facility up to A$30 million comprising a working capital facility of up to A$15 million to cover initial 

working capital requirements and an additional A$15 million debt facility as required

•  Loan is fully secured against the underlying property, plant and equipment, and mine properties of the Joint Venture
•  Interest rate on drawn funds of 9% per annum
•  Interest rate on undrawn funds of 3% per annum.

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The Group currently has a secured loan facility for US$70m with its parent entity, GEAR, which was negotiated on market 
terms. As at 31 December 2022, the balance of the facility is $0 (31 December 2021: US$67.6m). Financing related costs 
paid to GEAR totalled $5.191m (31 December 2021: $1.991m)

The key terms of the facility are:
•  US$70 million facility until 30 June 2023
•  Upfront commitment fee of 2%
•  Interest rate on drawn funds of 8% per annum
•  Interest rate on undrawn funds of 2% per annum.

There were no other loans outstanding to or owed by executive KMP or any Non-Executive Director or their related party 
entities at any time in the current or prior reporting periods.

(v)  Other KMP Transactions

Transactions with Mr M Latimore’s related entities include:
•  Fees for services provided on market terms for marketing and logistics services totalling US$42.020m  

for the year ended 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021: USS4.098m)

•  Fees for services provided on market terms for support of the SMC acquisition totalling US$1.524m 

(31 December 2021: US$0m)

•  Stanmore purchased coal from M Resources Trading Pty Ltd on market terms before on-selling the coal on a  

back-to-back basis to a third party customer totalling US$13.424m (31 December 2021: US$0)

•  Stanmore sold coal on market terms to MetRes Pty Ltd on a back-to-back to a third-party customer totalling 
US$115.825m (31 December 2021: US$0) and purchased coal on market terms before on-selling the coal on a  
back-to-back basis to a third party customer totalling US$10.024m (31 December 2021: US$0)

•  Stanmore sold coal on market terms to ML Resources Pte Ltd on a back-to-back to a third-party customer totalling 

US$18.575m (31 December 2021: US$0m)

•  US$5.959m was owing to M Resources Trading Pty Ltd in relation to these services as at 31 December 2022 

(31 December 2021: US$0.800m)

•  US$3.954m was owing to MetRes Pty Ltd in relation to coal purchases as at 31 December 2022 

(31 December 2021: US$0m).

Transactions with GEAR include:
•  Fees for services provided on market terms for support of the SMC acquisition totalling US$33.275m 

(31 December 2021: US$0m)

•  US$30.299m was owing to GEAR in relation to transaction costs as at 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021: US$0m).

Apart from the details disclosed above, no other executive KMP or Non-Executive Director or their related parties has 
entered into a material contract with the Group since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material 
contracts involving those peoples interest existing at year end.

End of Remuneration Report 

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Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Directors’ Report (CONTINUED)

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of Stanmore 
Resources Limited support and have adhered to the principles of corporate governance. Stanmore Resources Limited’s 
Corporate Governance Statement can be found on the Company’s website and ASX platform (www.stanmore.net.au/
corporate-governance).

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Mr Marcelo Matos  
Director

Brisbane 
27 February 2023

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Ernst & Young
111 Eagle Street
Brisbane  QLD  4000 Australia
GPO Box 7878 Brisbane  QLD  4001

Tel: +61 7 3011 3333
Fax: +61 7 3011 3100
ey.com/au

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Stanmore 
Resources Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Stanmore Resources Limited for the financial 
year ended 31 December 2022, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

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

relation to the audit;

b. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit; and

c. No non-audit services provided that contravene any applicable code of professional conduct in

relation to the audit.

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

Ernst & Young 

Tom du Preez 
Partner 
27 February 2023 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Consolidated statement 
of profit or loss

Revenue from contracts with customers

 Notes

3

Other income

Total income

Net inventory movements

Employee benefits expense

Royalties expense

Operating expenses

Materials and supplies

Foreign exchange gains/(losses)

Other expenses

Transaction and transition costs

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Operating profit

Finance income

Finance costs

Share of profit/(loss) from joint ventures

Profit before income tax

Income tax (expense)/benefit

Profit for the period

Profit is attributable to:

Owners of Stanmore Resources Limited

Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share for profit/(loss) attributable to the 
ordinary equity holders of the Company:

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

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

4(b)

2

4(c)

4(c)

23(b)

5

20

20

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M 
Restated*

2,695.8

3.3

2,699.1

(248.5)

(83.2)

(464.1)

(399.9)

(224.4)

39.5

(109.7)

(108.3)

(225.7)

874.8

6.9

(91.7)

19.8

809.8

(82.4)

727.4

666.8

60.6

727.4

Cents

83.9

83.9

283.3

1.0

284.3

(39.4)

(5.3)

(30.7)

(147.0)

(5.5)

(5.4)

(14.9)

–

(20.0)

16.1

1.3

(5.2)

(1.8)

10.4

(3.6)

6.8

6.8

–

6.8

Cents

2.6

2.6

*  Prior year comparatives have been restated into US dollars following a change in presentation currency. Refer to note 1(a) for further details. 

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income

Profit/(loss) for the period

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year/period

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year/period

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

Owners of Stanmore Resources Limited

Non-controlling interests

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M 
Restated*

727.4

(14.1)

(14.1)

713.3

652.7

60.6

713.3

6.8

(5.6)

(5.6)

1.2

1.2

–

1.2

* Prior year comparatives have been restated into US dollars following a change in presentation currency. Refer to note 1(a) for further details. 

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Consolidated statement 
of financial position

 Notes

31 December 
2022 
$M

Group

31 December 
2021 
$M 
Restated*

1 January 2021 
$M 
Restated*

6

8

9

16

12

23(b)

10

12

11

13

14

15

16

18

17

432.4

333.2

107.5

–

6.5

20.0

899.6

19.3

–

 25.0

1,103.3

22.1

1,246.5

2,416.2

3,315.8

424.5

290.7

61.9

–

127.7

30.3

4.3

939.4

45.6

41.5

8.5

–

–

14.1

109.7

–

7.4

–

46.9

47.1

111.6

213.0

322.7

61.9

70.4

0.1

4.4

4.6

0.5

4.2

146.1

3.9

16.3

18.6

4.2

–

4.3

47.3

–

–

–

49.7

17.3

111.6

178.6

225.9

31.2

15.0

0.1

–

–

0.6

7.3

54.2

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Current tax receivables

Derivative financial instruments

Other current assets

Total current assets

Investments accounted for using the 
equity method

Trade and other receivables

Financial assets at FV through OCI

Property, plant and equipment

Other assets

Exploration, development and  
mine properties

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Lease liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax liabilities

Employee benefit obligations

Provisions

Total current liabilities

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022Consolidated statement 
of financial position (CONTINUED)

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Share capital and share premium

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Equity attributable to owners of  
Stanmore Resources Limited

Total equity

 Notes

31 December 
2022 
$M

Group

31 December 
2021 
$M 
Restated*

1 January 2021 
$M 
Restated*

14

15

5

17

21

21(b)

21(c)

313.4

198.2

183.1

348.1

1,042.8

1,982.2

1,333.6

616.4

(23.7)

740.9

1,333.6

1,333.6

4.9

0.3

22.1

31.3

58.6

204.7

118.0

113.3

(9.6)

14.3

118.0

118.0

6.9

0.5

21.3

26.2

54.9

109.1

116.8

113.3

(4.0)

7.5

116.8

116.8

*  Prior year comparatives have been restated into US dollars following a change in presentation currency. Refer to note 1(a) for further details. 

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Consolidated statement 
of changes in equity

Group

Balance at 1 January 2021 Restated*

Profit for the period Restated*

Other comprehensive income Restated*

Total comprehensive loss for the period

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:

Issued 
capital 
$M

113.3

–

–

–

–

Retained 
earnings 
$M

Other 
reserves 
$M

7.5

6.8

–

6.8

–

(4.0)

(5.6)

(5.6)

–

Total 
$M

116.8

6.8

(5.6)

1.2

–

Balance at 31 December 2021 Restated*

113.3

14.3

(9.6)

118.0

Group

Notes

Balance at 1 January 2021 Restated*

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:

Issue of Share Capital, net of 
transactions costs

Share-based payment

Non-controlling interests on acquisition  
of subsidiary

Acquisition of non-controlling interests

Dividends provided for or paid

Balance at 31 December 2022

Retained  
earnings 
$M

Other 
reserves 
$M

Non-
controlling 
interests 
$M

Total 
$M

(9.6)

118.0

666

(14.1)

–

60.6

Share 
capital 
$M

113.3

–

–

–

14.3

666.8

–

666.8

–

–

–

59.8

–

59.8

740.9

–

(14.1)

(14.1)

–

–

–

–

–

–

652.7

60.6

503.1

–

–

–

–

381.6

59.8

(332.2)

–

562.9

(110.0)

(60.6)

–

21(a)

503.1

21(a)

2

19(a)

–

–

–

–

503.1

616.4

(23.7)

1,333.6

*  Prior year comparatives have been restated into US dollars following a change in presentation currency. Refer to note 1(a) for further details. 

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Consolidated statement 
of cash flows 

31 December 
2022 
$M

 Notes

Group

31 December 
2021 
$M 
Restated*

Operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest and other finance costs paid

Income tax received/(paid)

Dividends received

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Investing activities

Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Payments for capitalised development, exploration and evaluation assets

Payments for mine property assets

Payments of vendor royalties

Payment of deferred consideration

Repayment of/issuance of loans to related parties

Payment for acquisition of Joint Venture

Net cash (outflow) from investing activities

7

2

17

24

Financing activities

Proceeds from issues of shares and other equity securities

21(a)

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Payment of principal lease liability

Payment for acquisition of Non-Controlling interests

Dividends paid to non–controlling interests in subsidiaries

Payments for financial securities

Payments for refundable security bonds

Net cash inflow from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

6(b)

2,746.4

(1,303.1)

6.9

(93.4)

(176.3)

1.2

1,181.7

(1,223.3)

(83.5)

–

(34.4)

(2.7)

(100.0)

17.1

–

(1,426.8)

503.1

795.0

(249.2)

(52.9)

(270.2)

(110.0)

–

24.6

640.4

395.3

45.6

(8.5)

432.4

*  Prior year comparatives have been restated into US dollars following a change in presentation currency. Refer to note 1(a) for further details. 

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

277.9

(172.5)

1.4

(17.9)

6.8

–

95.7

–

(11.5)

(33.4)

(1.3)

(3.1)

–

(21.8)

(1.8)

(72.9)

–

59.9

(7.0)

(0.1)

–

–

(1.1)

(31.1)

20.6

43.4

3.9

(1.7)

45.6

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Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
Notes to the 
financial statements

1  BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FULL YEAR REPORT
The financial statements of Stanmore Resources Limited for the reporting period ended 31 December 2022 covers the 
Group consisting of Stanmore Resources Limited and its subsidiaries as required by the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial statements are presented in US dollars.

Stanmore Resources 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 are the exploration, development, production and sale of metallurgical coal in 
Queensland, Australia.

The consolidated general-purpose financial report of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2022 was authorised 
for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 27 February 2023. The financial report is a general-purpose 
financial report which:
•  has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, the 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 (IASB);
•  is presented in United States dollars with all values rounded to the nearest hundred thousand dollars unless otherwise 

stated, in accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial / Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191;
•  adopts all new and amended Accounting Standards and interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the 
operations of the Group and effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022. Refer to Note 1(i) or 
further details; and

•  does not early adopt any Australian Accounting Standards and interpretations that have been issued or amended but 

are not yet effective.

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for Contingent Consideration, Financial 
assets held at fair value and Derivative Financial Instruments which have been measured at fair value. The Group is a for-
profit entity for the purposes of Australian Accounting Standards.

(a) Change in functional and presentation currency

The Company and its subsidiaries changed their functional currencies from Australian dollars to US dollars in the current 
financial year. The functional currency is deemed the currency of the primary economic environment in which the 
Group operates.

As a result of the acquisition of the 80% share in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd on 3 May 2022, a reassessment of the functional 
currency was undertaken.

The Group’s revenues continue to be predominantly denominated in US dollars, however the quantum has increased 
as a result of the acquisition. Local labour and material costs are generally denominated in Australian dollars, however 
associated sales and marketing costs are often denominated in US dollars.

Significant US dollar financing arrangements were entered into during the period, further increasing the Group’s exposure 
to US dollar denominated transactions.

As such, the change in the functional currency of all entities in the Group to US dollars is considered most appropriate.

44

Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20221  BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FULL YEAR REPORT (CONT.)

The Group changed its presentation currency from Australian dollars to US dollars in the current financial period. 
The change in presentation currency is accounted for retrospectively. Comparative financial information previously 
reported in Australian dollars, has been restated into US dollars using the procedures outlined below:
•  The consolidated statement of profit or loss, consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated 
statement of cash flows have been translated to US dollars using average exchange rates for the relevant period;
•  Assets and Liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position have been translated to US dollars using  

the exchange rate as at the relevant balance dates;

•  The Equity section of the consolidated statement of financial position has been converted to US dollars using historical 

exchange rates;

•  Earnings per share and dividend disclosures have also been restated to US dollars based on restated US dollar results 

for the period;

•  Translation differences are recognised in the Foreign Currency Translation Reserve, through Other 

Comprehensive Income.

(b)  Key judgements and estimates

In the process of applying the Groups 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 2: Fair value of assets/liabilities/consideration payable upon acquisition

Note 3: Revenue recognised on provisional pricing arrangement

Note 5: Reset of tax bases

Note 11: Capitalised development costs

Note 11: Identification of impairment indicators

Note 17: Rehabilitation provision

(c)  Going concern

Page 47

Page 50

Page 54

Page 65

Page 66

Page 72

At 31 December 2022, the current liabilities exceed the current assets by US$39.8m, primarily as a result of the cash flow 
sweep mechanism set out in the acquisition finance debt facility disclosed in note 14 being triggered. The triggering of 
this mechanism results in an accelerated repayment of the loan principal of US$252.3m in addition to the agreed principal 
repayments initially set out in the facility agreement.

The Directors have considered projected cash flow information for the 12 months from the date of approval of these 
financial statements under multiple scenarios (which includes the ability to slow or defer spending), including conservative 
pricing forecasts and the Group’s access to undrawn working capital facilities as disclosed in note 14. Based on this 
analysis, the Group is expected to continue to satisfy its obligations as and when they fall due.

Accordingly, 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.

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Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20221  BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FULL YEAR REPORT (CONT.)

(d)  COVID-19

The Group continues to follow recommendations from Queensland Health and the Australian Government to provide a 
COVID-19 safe workplace.

COVID-19 impacts have not been significant to the Group in the period. The Company does not expect any negative 
impacts to the financial statements nor triggers for any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which 
may adversely impact the Group as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(e)  Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 
31 December 2022.

Subsidiaries are all those 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. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent, using 
consistent accounting policies.

(f)  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.

(g)  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.

(h)  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 Group 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 Group;
•  it helps to explain the impact of significant changes in the Group’s business, for example, acquisitions and impairment 

write-downs; or

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

(i)  New and amended standards and interpretations adopted by the Group

The Group has applied all the standards and amendments for the first time for their annual reporting period commencing 
1 January 2022. These amendments had no material impact on the financial statements of the Group.

46

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20222  BUSINESS COMBINATION

Accounting policies

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method.

The cost of acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition 
date fair value.

On the acquisition of a business, the Group assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for appropriate 
classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating or 
accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition date.

Contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at the acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent 
changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is recognised in profit or 
loss. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for 
within equity.

The difference between the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of any pre-existing investment 
in the acquiree is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the pre-existing fair value is less than the 
fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a 
gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of the identification and 
measurement of the net assets acquired, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, if any, the consideration transferred 
and the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquirer.

Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The Group retrospectively adjusts the provisional 
amounts recognised and also recognises additional assets or liabilities during the measurement period, based on new 
information obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition-date. The measurement period 
ends on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the 
information possible to determine fair value.

For each business combination, Non-Controlling interest in the acquiree is measured at either fair value or at the 
proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. All acquisition costs expenses as incurred to profit or loss.

Acquisition of Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Ltd 

Summary of acquisition

On 3 May 2022, the Group acquired 100% of the ordinary shares in Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Ltd for total 
consideration of up to US$1,526.3 million. This enabled the entity to acquire BHP’s 80% interest in BHP Mitsui Coal Pty 
Ltd (now Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd). This entity produces and sells metallurgical and thermal coal operating in the same 
geographic area as the current operating business.

A further US$100.0 million was paid on 3 November 2022 in relation to deferred consideration agreed as part of 
the acquisition.

The values identified in relation to the acquisition are provisional as at 31 December 2022.

47

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20222  BUSINESS COMBINATION (CONT.)

Details of the purchase consideration, the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:

Purchase consideration

Cash paid

Deferred consideration

Contingent consideration

Total purchase consideration

The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Capitalised development and exploration

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Trade and other payables

Current tax liability

Deferred tax liability

Provision for employee benefits

Lease liabilities

Rehabilitation provisions

Net identifiable assets acquired

Less: non-controlling interests

Net assets acquired

Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Total consideration

Deferred consideration

Contingent consideration

Less: Balances acquired

Cash

Net outflow of cash – investing activities

48

$M

1,286.3

100.0

140.0

1,526.3

Provisional fair value 
$M

63.0

362.8

314.7

1,067.3

1,175.3

25.0

(255.8)

(16.1)

(364.5)

(16.2)

(256.8)

(190.8)

1,907.9

(381.6)

1,526.3

31 December 2022 
$M

(1,526.3)

100.0

140.0

63.0

(1,223.3)

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20222  BUSINESS COMBINATION (CONT.)

The US$100m of deferred consideration was subsequently paid on 3 November 2022, in accordance with the sales and 
purchase agreement, and has been presented separately in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Acquisition-related costs

Transaction costs associated with the acquisition have been expensed as transaction and transition costs in the period 
totalling US$70.4m.

(i)  Significant estimate: contingent consideration

As part of the acquisition AASB 3 required the recognition of the additional consideration yet to the paid to the vendor. 
With a potential follow-up payment of up to US$150m after two years, the value of which is dependent on the prevailing 
coal price exceeding certain targets.

As at 31 December 2022, it is management’s expectation that those conditions will be met, and as such have recognised 
the expected discounted cash flows of the contingent consideration in full.

(ii)  Accounting policy choice for non-controlling interests

The Group recognises non-controlling interests in an acquired entity either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s 
proportionate share of the acquired entity’s net identifiable assets. This decision is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition 
basis. For the non-controlling interests in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd, the Group elected to recognise the non-controlling 
interests at its proportionate share of the acquired net identifiable assets.

Profit or loss and each component of OCI are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the  
non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Revenue and profit contribution

Since the acquisition the SMC Group has contributed US$2,103.9m in revenue and US$447.3m in profit after tax.

Had the business combination occurred at the beginning of the financial reporting period, it is estimated that Group 
revenues and profit after tax would have been US$4,004.3m and US$1,310.4m respectively.

Acquisition of non-controlling interests in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd

Summary of acquisition

On 7 October 2022, Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Consolidated Entity completed 
the acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd from Mitsui Coal. The acquired entity was already a 
consolidated subsidiary of the Group and as such the acquisition did not result in any further fair value adjusted in relation 
to the operational assets of Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd.

The final price paid for the acquisition was US$270m, paid in full at the time of acquisition.

As the acquisition was acquiring the remaining 20% minority interests in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd, the purchase does not 
result in any changes to the fair value of Stanmore SMC’s assets.

Any difference between the purchase price and the cumulative Non-Controlling Interests prior to the acquisition has been 
recognised within Retained Earnings in the Statement of Changes in Equity, as it is considered a transaction with owners 
in their capacity as owners.

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Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20223  REVENUE

Revenue from contracts with customers

Total revenue

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

 31 December 2021 
$M

2,695.8

2,695.8

283.3 

283.3 

(a)  Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

The Group recognises revenue from the transfer of goods at a point in time in the following major product lines and 
geographical regions:

Revenue from external customers

Metallurgical coal/Asia

Metallurgical coal/Europe

Metallurgical coal/South America

Thermal coal/Asia

Thermal coal/Europe

Total segment revenue

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

2,128.2

331.6

103.3

116.7

16.0

2,695.8

219.5

43.1

–

20.7

–

283.3 

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Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20223 

REVENUE (CONT.)

(b)  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 Group is entitled to receive in exchange for transferred goods to the customer.

(i)  Contracts with customers – coal sales

General recognition

Revenue from the sale of coal is recognised in the profit or loss when performance obligations have been met, which is 
deemed to be when control of the coal has been transferred from the Group 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 either through the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal or the North Queensland Export Terminal, with the significant 
majority of the coal sold during the year ended 31 December 2022 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 Group committing to the supply of coal to the customer.

Coking Coal Quarterly Index Linked Price Contracts recognition

Coal Sales contracts with Stanmore Resources customers generally contain monthly or quarterly pricing provisions linked 
to the relevant coking coal index or benchmarks. Index relativities take into account quality specifications and other 
contractual considerations.

When the final pricing has not been determined at the time of invoicing, sales invoices are issued based on provisional 
prices. These provisional prices are then adjusted when the final index levels are known or benchmark prices have 
been settled.

Due to the potential volatility in coal price indices, Management reviews the revenue recognised for any provisionally 
priced shipments at the end of each period. Coal sales revenue recognised for these shipments is then adjusted based  
on current index levels, price forecasts and managements judgements on the risks associated with the customer.

Thermal coal contracts 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.

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Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
4  OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE ITEMS

(a)  Other income

Dividends

Services

(b)  Breakdown of other expenses

Operational accommodation and travel

Sales and marketing

Administration and other operational expenses

Total other expenses

Transaction costs

Transition costs

Total transaction and transition costs

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021  
$M

1.2

2.1

3.3

–

1.0

1.0

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021  
$M

27.1

41.0

41.6

109.7

6.1

4.5

4.3

14.9

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

70.4

37.9

108.3

–

–

–

Transaction costs primarily consist of fees and expenses incurred in the completion of the sale and purchase of the 100% 
interest in Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Ltd, such as stamp duty, legal fees, and due diligence activities.

Transition costs primarily consist of those fees and expenses incurred to enable the Consolidated Entity to take ownership 
and operate the operations once legal completion occurred, such as IT systems, consultancy, and other business 
readiness activities.

52

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20224 

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE ITEMS (CONT.)

(c)  Finance income and costs

Other income and expense items

Finance income

Interest

Finance income

Finance costs

Interest paid

Interest amortisation unwinding

Interest charge – lease liability

Finance costs expensed

Net finance costs

(d)  Recognition and measurement

(i)  Cost of sales

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

6.9

6.9

73.6

7.8

10.3

91.7

84.8

1.3

1.3

4.0

1.2

–

5.2

3.9

Cost of sales 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 accrual basis at the time the sale is recognised, in line with movements 
through inventory and survey information from site.

(ii)  Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non–monetary benefits and annual leave 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.

Expenses for sick leave are recognised when leave is taken and measured at the actual rates paid or payable.

Where the Group has liabilities that are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting 
period, such as long service leave, these obligations are measured at the present value of the expected future payments 
to be made in respect of the services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period. Consideration is given 
to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of high-quality corporate bonds with 
terms and currencies that match, as close as possible, the estimated future cash flows.

(iii)  Leases

The leases recognised in Other Expenses relate to short-term lease obligations where the entity has adopted the 
recognition exemption. Lease payments for short-term leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over  
the term of the lease, net of any incentives.

53

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
5 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a)   Income tax expense

Current income tax expense

Prior year adjustments

Deferred income tax (benefit)/expense

Income tax expense

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

284.6

(3.7)

(198.5)

82.4

7.0

(5.4)

2.0

3.6

(b)   Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable 

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

Add tax effect of:

Tax offset for franked dividends

Accounting distribution – MetRes Pty Ltd

Prior period taxes over/(under) recognised

Deferred tax upon tax base reset

Income tax expense/(benefit)

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

242.9

0.3

(5.8)

(3.7)

(151.3)

82.4

3.1

–

0.5

–

–

3.6

As a result of the acquisition for the remaining 20% interest in Stanmore SMC, the Group obtained 100% ownership, 
resulting in Stanmore SMC and Red Mountain Infrastructure Pty Ltd joining the Stanmore Resources tax group from 
7 October 2022.

This resulted in a resetting of the tax base of those assets and liabilities, with an overall reduction in the deferred tax 
liabilities recognised. In assessing the reset of the tax bases of these subsidiaries, judgement has been applied in 
developing the estimated values used to determine the tax bases and the accounting for the reset. On the basis that 
the reset of the tax bases is not a direct consequence of the acquisition of the NCI but indirect, the tax effects of the 
adjustment of the tax base has been recognised in the profit or loss through income tax expense.

54

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
5  INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONT.)

(c)  Deferred tax balances

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Deductible temporary differences

Taxable temporary differences

Net deferred tax liabilities

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

164.2

(347.3)

(183.1)

13.5

(35.6)

(22.1)

Deferred tax assets will only be recognised when:
•  the Group derives future assessable income of a nature of an amount sufficient to enable the losses to be realised;
•  the Group continues to comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law; and
•  no changes in tax legislation aversely affect the Group in realising the losses.

(d)  Recognition and measurement

The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’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.

55

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20225  INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONT.)

31 December 2022

Provision for rehabilitation

Provision for onerous contracts

Property, plant and equipment

Contingent consideration

Exploration and development costs

Unrealised FX

Other

Vendor receivable

Provision for impairment – 
exploration

Rail loop benefit

Mineral rights

Lease liabilities

TOTAL

Opening 
balance 
$ ‘M

Recognised 
in profit or 
loss 
$ ‘M

Recognised 
on acquisition  
$ ‘M

Closing 
balance 
$’M

Deferred 
tax asset 
$’M

Deferred 
tax liability 
$’M

5.5

0.4

(11.2)

1.9

(24.0)

2.0

1.1

–

2.6

(0.4)

–

–

(8.1)

(0.1)

48.3

–

1.0

(8.1)

74.1

3.1

–

–

84.9

7.1

57.2

–

54.6

0.3

(254.6)

(217.5)

–

1.9

(11.6)

(34.6)

–

(59.3)

–

–

–

(173.6)

78.7

(6.1)

15.9

3.1

2.6

(0.4)

(88.7)

85.8

(22.1)

202.2

(363.2)

(183.1)

54.6

0.3

–

1.9

–

–

15.9

3.1

2.6

–

–

85.8

164.2

–

–

(217.5)

–

(34.6)

(6.1)

–

–

–

(0.4)

(88.7)

–

(347.3)

56

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20225  INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CONT.)

31 December 2021

Provision for rehabilitation

Provision for onerous contracts

Property, plant and equipment

Contingent consideration

6.1

0.8

(4.1)

3.2

Exploration and development costs

(15.6)

Unrealised FX

Other

Vendor receivable

Provision for impairment – 
exploration and development

Rail loop benefit

Overburden in advance

TOTAL

(i)  Tax consolidation

0.4

(2.9)

(0.1)

2.8

(0.6)

(11.4)

(21.4)

Opening 
balance 
$ ‘M

Recognised in 
profit or loss 
$ ‘M

Closing 
balance 
$’M

Deferred tax 
asset 
$’M

Deferred tax 
liability 
$’M

(0.6)

(0.4)

(7.1)

(1.3)

(8.4)

1.6

4.0

0.1

(0.2)

0.2

11.4

(0.7)

5.5

0.4

(11.2)

1.9

(24.0)

2.0

1.1

–

2.6

(0.4)

–

(22.1)

5.5

0.4

–

1.9

–

2.0

1.1

–

2.6

–

–

13.5

–

–

(11.2)

–

(24.0)

–

–

–

–

(0.4)

–

(35.6)

Stanmore Resources Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group and are taxed as 
a single entity. Stanmore Resources 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 Resources 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.

57

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 2022 
6  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Current assets

Cash at bank and in hand

(a)  Recognition and measurement

Group

31 December 2022  
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

432.4

45.6 

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes (1) cash on hand and 
at bank; (2) deposits held at call with financial institutions; (3) 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.

(b)  Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities

Chattel 
mortgage 
$ ‘M

Acquisition 
financing 
$ ‘M

Lease 
liabilities 
$ ‘M

Insurance 
premium 
funding 
facility 
$ ‘M

Working 
capital 
facility 
$ ‘M

Revolver 
facility 
$ ‘M

Bridging 
facility 
$ ‘M

Total 
$ ‘M

–

0.5

0.8

67.6

–

–

75.5

6.6

–

(1.5)

–

–

–

Liabilities as at 
1 January 2022

Cash inflows

Cash outflows

Foreign exchange 
movements

Non-cash changes

Recognised on acquisition

Liabilities as at 
31 December 2022

Liabilities as at 1 January 2021

Cash inflows

Cash outflows

Non-cash changes

Liabilities as at 31 December 2021

58

625.0

(10.0)

–

–

–

–

(52.9)

(14.1)

69.9

256.8

11.4

(8.7)

–

–

–

–

120.0

50.0

806.4

(67.6)

(120.0)

(50.0)

(310.7)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(14.1)

69.9

256.8

– 883.8

5.1

615.0

260.2

3.5

Working 
capital 
facility 
$ ‘M

Chattel 
mortgage 
$ ‘M

Lease 
liability 
$ ‘M

Insurance 
premium 
funding facility 
$ ‘M

9.9

59.9

(4.9)

2.6

67.5

8.7

–

(2.1)

–

6.6

0.6

–

(0.1)

–

0.5

–

2.1

(1.3)

–

0.8

Total 
$ ‘M

19.2

62.0

(8.4)

2.6 

75.4

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20227  CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(a)   Cash generated from operations

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

Profit for the period

Adjust for non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation and disposal of fixed assets

(Profit)/Loss joint ventures

Non-cash movement in provisions

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments

(Increase)/decrease in income taxes payable

(Decrease)/increase in deferred tax liabilities

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

Increase/(decrease) in provisions for onerous contracts

Increase/(decrease) in rehabilitation provisions

Increase/(decrease) in other provisions

Increase/(decrease) in provisions for employee benefits

Increase/(decrease) in Insurance premium funding

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

734.3

7.8

215.7

(19.8)

18.1

(58.1)

77.3

215.7

(4.9)

88.8

(178.1)

87.1

(0.2)

(15.5)

2.9

13.2

5.2

1,181.7

20.1

1.8

(1.9)

10.3

(12.5)

40.2

(10.0)

8.6

1.9

29.6

(0.5)

(0.9)

–

1.2

–

95.7

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.

59

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20228  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current

Trade receivables

Related party receivables

Other receivables

GST receivable

Non-current

Loans to related parties

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

281.6

–

14.0

37.6

333.2

–

–

26.0

10.9

0.2

4.4

41.5

7.4

7.4

During 2021, the Company provided MetRes Pty Ltd, a 50% owned Joint Venture (see Note 24), with a secured, total 
finance facility up to A$30m, including a working capital debt facility of A$15m to the Joint Venture to cover initial working 
capital requirements, and an additional A$15m debt facility as required. The loan is fully secured against the underlying 
property, plant & equipments, and mine properties of the Joint Venture. The loan was fully repaid as at 31 December 2022 
(31 Dec 2021: US$18.3m). 

(a) Recognition and measurement

Trade and other receivables

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.

(i)  Impairment

The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit loss associated with its debt instruments carried 
at amortised cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in 
credit risk.

For trade and other 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. Loans to related parties are assessed using the 
general approach required by AASB 9 for the assessment of expected credit losses.

Management has determined that assessment of expected credit loss associated with trade receivables is immaterial.

60

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 20229 

INVENTORIES

Current assets

ROM coal inventories

Product coal stocks

Warehouse inventories

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

52.8

31.3

23.4

107.5

2.5

6.0

–

8.5 

(a)  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.

Inventories are classified as follows:
•  run of mine material (ROM) extracted through the mining process and awaiting process at the coal handling and 

preparation plant; and

•  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.

61

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202210  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Land and buildings

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Right of use asset

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

Capital work in progress

At cost

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

570.6

(113.0)

457.6

259.3

(11.8)

247.5

315.3

(46.0)

269.3

128.9

128.9

1,103.3

64.3

(29.2)

35.1

7.7

(3.4)

4.3

0.5

(0.2)

0.3

7.2

7.2

46.9

62

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202210  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT.)

(a) 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 Group 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 Group and the cost of the item can  
be measured reliably.

(i)  Movements in carrying amounts 

Group

Year ended 31 December 2022

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Acquisition of subsidiary

Additions

Transfers

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

Group

Period ended 31 December 2021

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Additions

Transfers

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

Plant & 
equipment  
$M

Buildings & 
improvements 
$M

Right of 
use asset 
$M

Capital work 
in progress 
$M

35.1

14.3

497.8

–

8.4

(98.0)

457.6

4.3

(5.3)

256.9

–

–

(8.4)

247.5

0.3

–

256.8

58.0

–

(45.8)

269.3

7.2

(0.5)

55.8

74.8

(8.4)

–

128.9

Plant & 
equipment 
$M

Buildings & 
improvements 
$M

Right of 
use asset 
$M

Capital work 
in progress 
$M

43.8

(2.2)

–

3.1

(9.6)

35.1

4.2

(1.8)

–

2.1

(0.2)

4.3

0.5

–

–

–

(0.2)

0.3

1.2

(0.3)

11.5

(5.2)

–

7.2

Total 
$M

46.9

8.5

1,067.3

132.8

–

(152.2)

1,103.3

Total 
$M

49.7

(4.3)

11.5

–

(10.0)

46.9

63

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202210  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT.)

(ii)  Revaluation, depreciation methods and useful lives

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. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a units of production basis 
over the life of the economically recoverable 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 associated mining complex, which includes an estimate of recoverable 
underground coal reserves.

The depreciation rates used for each class of assets are:
•  Plant and equipment 
•  Furniture and office equipment 
•  Buildings and improvements 
•  Right-of-use asset 

5-10% straight line

5-25% straight line

over the lease term

5-25% straight line/units of production

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset (or Cash Generating Unit – CGU) 
may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group estimates 
the asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or CGU’s Fair Value Less Cost 
of Disposal and its Value in Use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not 
generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case, the asset 
is tested as part of a larger CGU to which it belongs. If the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable 
amount, the asset/CGU is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecasts which are prepared separately for each of 
the Group’s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated, based on the life-of-mine plans. The estimated cash flows 
are based on expected future production, metal selling prices and operating costs. As part of the Group’s impairment 
assessment, the Group considers the expected future demand for its product, impact of known climate policies and 
potential policy responses to climate change. The Group’s assets are metallurgical coal assets and based on the Group’s 
research, demand for its product will continue over the life of the CGU.

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 which they arise.

(iii)  Right-of-use asset

At the inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract contains a lease based on whether the contract 
conveys the right to use or control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use asset. 
The lease liability is initially recognised at present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease 
payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, and are 
discounted using the interest rate determined using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset is 
initially measured at cost which includes any direct costs, and subsequently measured at costs less any depreciation 
and impairment.

The right-of-use asset is depreciated to the earlier of the useful life of the asset or the lease term using the straight-line 
method and is recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss in depreciation and amortisation.

The unwind of the financial charge on the lease liability is recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss in financial 
expenses based on the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate.

64

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202211  CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION AND MINE PROPERTIES

Group

31 December 2022  
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

Capitalised development costs

Exploration and evaluation

Mine properties

Group

Year ended 31 December 2022

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Acquisition of subsidiary

Additions

Reclassifications

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

Group

Period ended 31 December 2021

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Additions

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

–

68.9

1,177.6

1,246.5

Capitalised 
development costs  
$ ‘M

Exploration and 
evaluation assets  
$ ‘M

Mine properties  
$ ‘M

64.4

(0.9)

–

22.4

(85.9)

–

–

32.2

(2.3)

38.8

0.2

–

–

68.9

15.0

7.8

1,136.5

2.3

85.9

(69.9)

1,177.6

Capitalised 
development costs 
$M

Exploration and 
evaluation 
$M

Mine properties 
$M

34.0

(2.9)

33.3

–

64.4

31.5

(0.9)

1.6

–

32.2

13.3

(0.2)

11.6

(9.7)

15.0

64.4

32.2

15.0 

111.6 

Total 
$ ‘M

111.6

4.6

1,175.3

24.9

–

(69.9)

1,246.5

Total 
$M

78.8

(4.0)

46.5

(9.7)

111.6

(a)  Recognition and measurement – capitalised development

Capitalised Development expenditure includes costs transferred from Exploration and Evaluation when the Group 
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 reliably the expenditure during development.

65

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202211  CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION AND MINE PROPERTIES (CONT.)

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

(i)  Key judgements

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.

In respect of the development costs incurred at Isaac Downs, full scale production commenced in the first quarter 
of 2022, at which point the capitalised development costs were reclassified to Mine properties and amortisation 
commenced accordingly.

(b)  Recognition and measurement – exploration and evaluation

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 period 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.

(i)  Key judgements

The Group performs impairment testing on specific exploration assets as required in AASB 6 para. 20. The accumulated 
impairment on these exploration and evaluation assets remained unchanged at $12.105m.

(c)  Recognition and measurement – mine properties

Mining property assets include costs transferred from Capitalised Development following start of production, and the 
rehabilitation asset capitalised to offset rehabilitation provisions when disturbance occurs. Following transfer from 
Capitalised Development, all 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.

(i)  Key judgements

Due to the expectation that saleable coal will be produced as a result of the initial mine development, management 
judgement is required in relation to when a mine is considered to have started production, and therefore transferred to 
Mine Properties and depreciated. As a result of this exercise, US$85.9m of costs have been transferred during the financial 
year in relation to the Isaac Downs operation.

The Group assesses at the end of each period whether there are any impairment indicators in relation to 
Mine Property assets. As a result of this assessment, no impairment indicators were noted for this financial year.

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Other current assets

Prepayments

Other non-current assets

Security bonds

Intangible assets

Other

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

20.0

20.0

19.7

1.1

1.3

22.1

14.1

14.1

44.2

1.5

1.4

47.1

(a)  Recognition and measurement

Other current assets related to operational and financing costs paid in advance of the period to which the Group will 
receive the benefit from those goods and services.

Non-current assets relate to cash security bond payments made to key operational suppliers, and term deposits with the 
Group’s banking provider which are secured against the Group’s bank guarantee facilities.

The increase in the period is due to the acquisition of the South Walker and Poitrel mining assets in the period, increasing 
the number of prepaid expenses in the period, along with required security deposits in the period.

13  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Group

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Accrued expenses

Other payables

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

104.1

288.7

31.7

424.5

16.4

41.9

3.6

61.9

(a) Recognition and measurement

Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the period 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 Group have been pledged as security for the trade and other payables.

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Group

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

Current 
$M

Non-
current 
$M

Total 
$M

Current 
$M

Non-
current 
$M

Acquisition financing

Chattel Mortgage

Working capital facility

Insurance premium funding

285.6

309.4

595.0

1.1

–

4.0

4.0

–

–

5.1

–

4.0

Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings

290.7

313.4

604.1

–

1.7

67.6

1.1

70.4

–

4.9

–

–

4.9

(a)  Financing arrangements

The Group entered into a number of financing facilities in order to fund the acquisition of BMC from BHP, and for the 
expanded operations of the Group.

The facilities available to the Group during the period are detailed in the categories below.

Loans and borrowing facilities

Total 
$M

–

6.6

67.6

1.1 

75.3 

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

Acquisition Financing

Total facility

Facility utilised

Stanmore Revolving Credit Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

SMC Working Capital Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Group Revolving Credit Facility – GEAR

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Chattel Mortgage

Total loan amount

Loan balance outstanding

68

625.0

(615.0)

120.0

–

120.0

33.9

–

33.9

70.0

–

70.0

9.3

(5.1)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

70.0

(67.6)

2.4

9.9

(6.6)

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INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONT.)

The ‘Acquisition Financing’ facility totals US$625m, with a fixed interest rate of 11.5% and matures 5 years following 
the first utilisation at 3 May 2022. Repayments are comprised of a fixed amortisation schedule, and an annual sweep 
of residual excess cash, scaling upwards from a minimum of 25% in periods of higher cash flow. As a result of this 
mechanism, an additional US$252m of the loan principle has been classified as a current liability as at 31 December 2022, 
in line with the expected cash flows in 2023.

The ‘Stanmore Revolving Credit Facility’ is a 3-year US$120m revolving credit facility. The facility has a fixed interest rate  
of 8% and commitment fees of 2% of the undrawn amount. The facility matures 2 March 2025.

The ‘SMC Working Capital Facility’ is a 5-year A$50m working capital facility. This facility has a floating interest rate set as 
BBSY + 5% margin and with commitment fees of 2%. The facility matures 3 May 2027.

The ‘Group Revolving Credit Facility’ is a revolving working capital facility with its major shareholder GEAR.

The key terms of the US$70m facility are:
•  US$70m facility until 30 June 2023, with final draw down available until 31 March 2023;
•  upfront fee of 2.0%;
•  fixed interest rate on drawn funds of 8.0% per annum; and
•  commitment fee of 2.0% per annum.

The ‘Chattel Mortgage’ is an equipment loan facility with Caterpillar Financial Australia Limited to acquire a 600-tonne 
excavator from Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited. The term of the loan facility is five years and the Group pays 
4.55% p.a. fixed interest on the Chattel Mortgage facility to Caterpillar Financial Australia Limited, who subsequently 
holds security over the excavator. The Chattel Mortgage facility is denominated in A$.

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Guarantee and bonding facilities

SMC Bank Guarantee Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

SMC Surety Bonding Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Group Bank Guarantee Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Group Surety Bonding Facility

Total facility

Facility utilised

Available facility

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

40.7

(33.7)

7.0

61.0

(33.9)

27.1

3.9

(2.7)

1.2

16.9

(6.1)

10.8

–

–

–

–

–

–

3.9

(2.6)

1.3

–

–

–

The ‘SMC Bank Guarantee Facility’ is a 5-year A$60m bank guarantee facility and matures 3 May 2027. The ‘SMC Surety 
Bonding Facility’ is a A$90m surety bonding facility.

The ‘Group Bank Guarantee Facility’ is the Group’s pre-existing bank guarantee facility for general purpose usage.

The ‘Group Surety Bonding Facility’ is an unsecured A$25m surety bonding facility.

Other facilities

Insurance Premium Funding

Total funding amount

Funding balance outstanding

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

11.4

(4.0)

2.1

(0.8)

The ‘Insurance Premium Funding’ is a short-term agreement to access financing for the annual insurance premiums. 
The facility is fully repaid in during the relevant insurance periods.

(b)  Recognition and measurement

Interest bearing liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, net of any transaction costs incurred. They are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Lease liabilities current

Lease liabilities non-current

Total lease liability

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

61.9

198.2

260.1

0.1

0.3

0.4

(a)  Recognition and measurement

The lease liability recognised relates to property leases recognised under AASB 16 Leases. Refer to Note 10 on page 64 for 
the recognition and measurement policy for lease liabilities.

Reconciliation of movements

Opening balance

Additions

Additions through acquisitions

Depletions through settlement

Foreign exchange remeasurements

Interest expense

Closing balance

16  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Derivative financial assets/(liabilities)

Total derivative financial instruments

(a) Recognition and measurement

2022 
$ ‘M

0.4

58.0

256.8

(64.7)

(0.7)

10.3

260.1

2021 
$ ‘M

0.5

–

(0.1)

–

–

0.4

31 December 2022 
$ ‘M

31 December 2021 
$ ‘M

6.5

6.5

(4.4)

(4.4)

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently 
remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on 
whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

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Onerous contracts provision

Rehabilitation provision

Contingent consideration

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

Current 
$M

Non-current 
$M

Total 
$M

Non-current 
$M

Current 
$M

0.3

3.0

4.3

0.7

200.2

1.0

348.1

1.0

203.2

147.2

352.4

0.3

1.9

148.2

4.2

0.9

26.0

2.0

31.3

Total 
$M

1.2

27.9

4.4

35.5 

(a)  Reconciliation of movements

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

Group 2022

Opening balance

Additions through acquisition

Adjustments through remeasurement

Depletions through settlement

Unwinding of discount via profit and loss

Exchange differences

Closing balance

Group 2021

Opening balance

Additions – current period disturbance

Adjustments through remeasurement

Depletions through settlement

Unwinding of discount via profit and loss

Exchange differences

Closing balance

(b)  Onerous contracts provision

(i)  Recognition and measurement

Onerous contracts 
provision 
$M

Rehabilitation 
provision 
$M

Contingent 
consideration 
$M

1.2

–

(0.2)

(0.1)

–

0.1

1.0

27.9

190.8

–

(4.5)

4.6

(15.6)

203.2

6.4

140.0

0.5

(2.6)

3.1

0.8

148.2

Onerous contracts 
provision 
$M

Rehabilitation 
provision 
$M

Contingent 
consideration 
$M

1.4

–

–

(0.3)

0.1

–

1.2

24.3

6.1

0.4

(0.5)

0.2

(2.6)

27.9

7.7

–

2.8

(3.6)

(0.6)

0.1

6.4

Total 
$M

35.5

330.8

0.3

(7.2)

7.7

(14.7)

352.4

Total 
$M

33.4

6.1

3.2

(4.4)

(0.3)

(2.5)

35.5

The Group assesses onerous contracts at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to each contract and 
the 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 year ended 31 December 2022 a total of $0.1m of onerous contracts were settled through payment, with the 
unwinding of the discount being $0.04m and $0.2 through consolidated statement of profit or loss for re-measurement.

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(c)  Rehabilitation provision

(i)  Recognition and measurement

The provision for rehabilitation closure costs relates to areas disturbed during the 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 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 disturbance, cost estimates and other key inputs. The amount of 
provision relating to rehabilitation of areas caused by mining disturbance is capitalised against Mine Properties as incurred, 
to the extent there is a future economic benefit, otherwise there-measurement is recognised in the profit or loss. Any 
unwinding discounting is recognised in the profit or loss.

The Group 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 balance date. The provisions at balance date represent 
management’s best estimate of the present value of rehabilitation cost to completely rehabilitate the site.

During the year ended 31 December 2022, an increase in the provision of $190.8m was recognised as a result of the 
acquisition of Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd. A decrease in the rehabilitation provision of $4.5m was recognised due to the 
rehabilitation works completed in the period (31 December 2021: US$0.5m).

The discount rate used in the calculation of the provision at 31 December 2022 equalled 3.99% (31 December 2021: 1.81%).

(d)  Contingent consideration

(i)  Recognition and measurement

As part of the acquisition of the 80% interest in Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd, AASB 3 required the recognition of the additional 
consideration yet to the paid to the vendor. With a potential follow-up payment of up to US$150m after two years, the 
value of which is dependent on the prevailing coal price exceeding certain targets.

As at 31 December 2022, it is managements expectation that those conditions will be met, and as such have recognised 
the expected discounted cashflows of the contingent consideration in full.

There has been no change to the range of outcomes expected by management during the reporting period.

(ii)  Key judgements and estimates

The valuation above was performed using a discounted cash flow methodology which was consistent with that used for 
previous deferred royalty streams. 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 price curve based on a compilation of short-term (12 months) price from the Group’s coal marketing 

agent M Resources Pty Ltd, and long-term estimates by Wood McKenzie;

•  Coal sales since acquisition, plus expected future sales of Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd’s operating assets, including South 

Walker Creek and Poitrel mines.

(e)  Other provisions

Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and make good obligation are recognised when the Group 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.

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Provision for annual leave

Provision for bonus

Provision for long service leave

Total employee benefit obligations

(a) Recognition and measurement

Refer to Note 4(d)(ii) for accounting policies.

19  DIVIDENDS AND FRANKING CREDITS

(a)  Dividends

(i)  Ordinary shares

Group

31 December 2022  
Total  
$M

31 December 2021  
Total  
$M

16.9

12.9

0.5

30.3

0.3

–

0.2 

0.5 

Dividends provided for or paid during the year

–

–

(ii)  Dividends not recognised at the end of the reporting period

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

No dividend proposed for 31 December 2022

–

– 

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

(b)  Franking credits

Franked credits

Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on  
a tax rate of 30.0% (2021 – 30.0%).

Consolidated entity

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

75.0

–

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(a)  Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (cents)

Group

31 December 2022 
Cents

31 December 2021 
Cents

83.9

2.6

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Stanmore Resources Limited by 
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial period.

(b)  Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share (cents)

Group

31 December 2022 
Cents

31 December 2021 
Cents

83.9

2.6

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 ordinary shares.

(c)  Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator

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

Group

2022 
Number

2021 
Number

794,228,828

270,417,000

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Weighted average number of long-term incentive rights issued.

–

145,000

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

 794,228,828

270,562,000 

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(a)  Share capital

31 December 2022 
Shares

31 December 2021 
Shares

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

Ordinary shares

Fully paid

901,381,698

901,381,698

270,417,381

270,417,381

616.4

616.4

(i)  Movements in ordinary shares:

Details

Opening balance 1 January 2021

Balance 31 December 2021

Opening balance 1 January 2022

Share entitlement offer

Balance 31 December 2022

Number of shares 
(thousands)

270.4

270.4

270.4

631.0

901.4

113.3 

113.3 

Total 
$M

113.3

113.3

113.3

503.1

616.4

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 Resources Limited does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

(ii)  Options

As at 31 December 2022, no options were held by or issued to employees of the Consolidated Entity 
(31 December 2021: nil).

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(b)  Other reserves

The following table shows a breakdown of the consolidated statement of financial position line item ‘other reserves’ and 
the movements in these reserves during the year. A description of the nature and purpose of each reserve is provided 
below the table.

Share-based payments

Foreign currency translation

Movements:

Share-based payments

Opening balance

Foreign currency translation

Opening balance

Currency translation differences arising during the year

Balance 31 December

(i)  Nature and purpose of other reserves

Share-based payments

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

0.6

(24.3)

(23.7)

0.6

(10.2)

(9.6)

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

0.6

0.6

(10.2)

(14.1)

(24.3)

(4.6)

(5.6)

(10.2)

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise:
•  the grant date fair value of options and rights issued to employees but not exercised.
•  the grant date fair value of shares issued to employees
•  the grant date fair value of deferred shares granted to employees but not yet vested
•  the issue of shares held by the Example Employee Share Trust to employees.

Foreign currency translation

Exchange differences arising on translation of the Group’s historical financial records as a result of the changes in 
functional and presentational currencies during the year, are recognised in other comprehensive income as described  
in note and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity.

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(c)  Retained earnings

Movements in retained earnings were as follows:

Balance 1 January

Net profit for the period

Acquisition of Non-Controlling Interests

Balance 31 December

(d)  Capital management

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

14.3

666.8

59.8

740.9

7.5

6.8

–

14.3 

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 period.

(e)  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.

22  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
In common with all other businesses, the Group is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. 
This note describes the Group’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.

Due to the recent acquisition of Stanmore SMC Pty Ltd, the Group’s exposure to financial instruments has changed 
compared to previous periods. As a consequence, the Group has changed its functional and presentational currency 
to US dollars during the period, which has partly mitigated the foreign exchange risks.

The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, trade and other receivables, security deposits, 
trade and other payables, borrowings, leases, financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income, 
derivative financial instruments and contingent consideration.

The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’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 Group’s finance function. The Group’s risk 
management policies and objectives are therefore designed to minimise the potential impacts to these risks on the results 
of the Group where such impacts may be material.

The overall objective of the Board is to set policies that seek to reduce risk where possible without unduly affecting the 
Group’s competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding these policies are set out below.

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(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 
Group incurring a financial loss. This usually occurs when debtors fail to settle their obligations owing to the Group. The 
Group’s objective is to minimise the risk of loss from credit risk exposure.

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period, 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

Trade and other receivables

Security bonds

Loans to related parties

Derivative financial assets

Credit risk exposure

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

432.4

333.2

19.7

–

6.5

791.8

45.6

41.5

44.2

29.0

(4.4)

155.9 

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

The Group’s credit risk exposure is influenced by mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. Given the 
Group trades predominately with recognised, credit worthy third parties, the credit risk is determined to be low. The 
Group assessed the expected credit losses in relation to trade and other receivables in the current and prior years to be 
immaterial and no low allowance has been recorded. Bank deposits are held with the National Australia Bank Limited,  
Bank of China, and ANZ. The National Australia Bank has a long-term credit rating with rating agency S&P of AA-.  
The Bank of China has a long-term credit rating with rating agency S&P of A+. The ANZ has a long-term credit rating  
with rating agency S&P of AA-.

(b)  Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may encounter difficulties raising funds to meet financial obligations as they fall due. 
The objective of managing liquidity risk is to ensure that the Group will always have sufficient liquidity to meet 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 Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and liquidity ratios such as working capital. The Group’s 
working capital, being current assets less current liabilities, has marginally decreased from $(36.4)m at 31 December 2021 
to $(39.8)m at 31 December 2022. The decrease is driven by one off cash payments in Q4 2022, relating to the acquisition 
of the additional 20% interest in Stanmore SMC, voluntary repayment of the US$120m and US$70m financing facilities 
(both available for redraw as at 31 December 22), and US$289m of the US$625m acquisition financing facility being 
classified as a current liabilities.

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The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on their 
contractual maturities:

Total financial liabilities

1,457.0

1,562.0

758.9

31 December 2022

Financial liabilities

Trade payables

Other payables

Lease liabilities

Contingent consideration

Chattel mortgage

Acquisition financing

Insurance premium funding

31 December 2021

Financial liabilities

Trade payables

Other payables

Lease liabilities

Contingent consideration

Chattel mortgage

Revolving facility

Insurance premium funding

Carrying 
amount 
$M

Contractual 
cash flows 
$M

Less than 
6 months 
$M

Between 
6 and 12 
months 
$M

Between 
1 and 3 
years 
$M

Over 3 
years 
$M

392.9

31.7

260.1

148.2

5.1

615.0

4.0

392.9

31.7

295.9

150.0

5.1

682.4

4.0

392.9

31.7

38.3

–

0.9

291.1

4.0

–

–

38.3

–

0.9

49.5

–

88.7

–

–

188.6

150.0

3.2

341.8

–

–

–

30.6

–

–

–

–

683.6

30.6

Carrying 
amount 
$ ’M

Contractual 
cash flows 
$ ’M

Less than 
6 months 
$ ’M

Between 
6 and 12 
months 
$ ’M

Between 
1 and 3 
years 
$ ’M

Over 3 
years 
$ ’M

58.3

3.6

0.5

6.3

6.6

67.6

1.1

58.3

3.6

0.5

7.7

7.2

67.6

1.1

58.3

3.6

0.1

1.5

1.0

–

1.1

–

–

–

0.6

1.0

67.6

–

69.2

–

–

0.3

3.6

4.0

–

–

7.9

–

–

0.1

2.0

1.2

–

–

3.3

Total financial liabilities

144.0

146.0

65.6

As disclosed in Note 14, the Acquisition Financing facility is subject to a cash sweep mechanism, increasing in times of 
higher cash flows. An assessment of the expected cash sweep impacts has been made as at 31 December 2022 to ensure 
appropriate classifications and liquidity impacts have been reflected in these financial statements.

Further information regarding commitments is included in Note 25 on page 89.

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22  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT.)

(c)  Currency risk

The United States dollar (US$) is the functional currency of the Group and, as a result, currency exposure arises from 
transactions and balances in currencies other than the US$.

The Group’s potential currency exposures comprise:

(i)  Operational costs denominated in A$

The operations of the Group are location in Queensland, Australia, and as such a large proportion of its operational costs 
are incurred and paid in A$.

These costs include a combination of employee expenses and contractor expenses, which also include material lease 
agreements recognised under AASB16.

As a result the Group’s payable and lease liability provisions give rise to a foreign exchange risk for the Group.

(ii)  Tax liabilities

Whilst the Group changed its functional and presentational currency during the period the Group is still required to prepare 
and submit income tax returns to the Australian Tax Office (‘ATO’) in A$, leading to a foreign exchange risk on both current 
and deferred tax balances as at 31 December 2022.

In order to mitigate this risk, the Group has changed its functional currency with the ATO to US$, effective 1 January 2023.

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(iii)  Rehabilitation provisions

The Group expects to fulfil its rehabilitation obligations through the use of existing operational resources, as when 
required, which will be incurred in A$. In addition, the Group is party to the Queensland Treasury Financial Provisioning 
Scheme, which is a scheme denominated in A$. As a result, the Group’s rehabilitation provisions are recorded in A$, giving 
rise to foreign exchange risk for these significant provisions.

As at 31 December 2022, the effect on profit or loss as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates would be:

31 December 2022

Cash and cash equivalents – A$

Derivative financial assets – A$

Trade payables – A$

Tax liabilities – A$

Chattel Mortgage – A$

Insurance premium funding – A$

Lease liability – A$

Rehabilitation provision – A$

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

Cash and cash equivalents – A$

Derivative financial liabilities – A$

Trade payables – A$

Tax liabilities – A$

Chattel Mortgage – A$

Insurance premium funding – A$

Lease liability – A$

Rehabilitation provision – A$

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

(d)  Market risk

Carrying 
amount 
$ ‘M

41.8

6.5

(392.9)

(314.1)

(5.1)

(3.9)

(260.1)

(203.2)

–

–

8.6

(4.4)

(58.3)

(26.6)

(6.6)

(1.1)

(0.5)

(27.9)

–

–

Decrease in FX rate by 5%

Increase in FX rate by 5%

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

2.1

0.3

(20.0)

(15.7)

(0.3)

(0.2)

(13.0)

(10.2)

17.1

(39.9)

0.4

(0.2)

(2.9)

(1.3)

(0.3)

–

–

(1.4)

1.7

(4.0)

(2.1)

(0.3)

20.0

15.7

0.3

0.2

13.0

10.2

(17.1)

39.9

(0.4)

0.2

2.9

1.3

0.3

–

–

1.4

(1.7)

4.0

Market risk arises from the use of interest bearing, tradable and foreign currency financial instruments. It is a 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 (price risk). The Group has implemented a strategy 
during the year to reduce its foreign currency risks noted above, notably the exposure to A$. The Group recognise 
any exposure on these arrangement on its balance sheet as part of its estimated fair value of its derivatives. As at 
31 December 2022 the Group has recognised a derivative financial asset position of US$6.5m.

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(e)  Interest risk

Interest rate risk arises principally from cash and cash equivalents. The objective of interest rate risk management is to 
manage and control interest 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:

31 December 2022 

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Derivative financial instruments

Security deposits

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Contingent consideration

Lease liabilities

Chattel Mortgage

Acquisition financing

Insurance premium fundings

Total financial liabilities

Floating 
interest rate 
$ ‘M

Fixed 
interest rate 
$ ‘M

Non-
interest 
bearing 
$ ‘M

Total 
carrying 
amount 
$ ‘M

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate 
%

432.4

–

–

–

432.4

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

260.1

5.1

615.0

3.9

884.1

–

282.4

6.5

17.1

432.4

282.4

6.5

17.1

306.0

738.4

424.6

148.2

–

–

–

424.6

148.2

260.1

5.1

615.0

3.9

572.8

1,456.9

1.56%*

–

–

–

–

–

–

4.55%

14.10%

–

–

* 1.56% based on averages rates across financial institutions.

Floating 
interest rate 
$ ‘M

Fixed 
interest rate 
$ ‘M

Non-
interest 
bearing 
$ ‘M

Total 
carrying 
amount 
$ ‘M

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate 
%

31 December 2021 

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Security deposits

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade payables

Contingent consideration

Derivative financial instruments

Lease liabilities

Chattel Mortgage

Insurance premium funding

Revolving facility

Total financial liabilities

* 0.30% based on cash rate of 0.10% plus 0.20% margin per NAB.

45.6

–

11.5

57.1

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0.5

6.6

1.1

67.6

75.8

–

25.9

11.5

37.4

7.7

6.3

4.4

–

–

–

–

18.5

45.6

25.9

23.1

94.6

7.7

6.3

4.4

0.5

6.6

1.1

67.6

94.2

0.30%*

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

4.55%

2.30%

8.00%

–

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

As at 31 December 2022, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate would be as follows:

31 December 2022

Cash and cash equivalents

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

Increase in interest rate by 1%

Decrease in interest rate by 1%

Carrying amount 
$ ‘M

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

Equity 
$ ‘M

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

432.4

–

–

4.3

(1.3)

3.0

4.3

(1.3)

3.0

(4.3)

1.3

(3.0)

Equity 
$ ‘M

(4.3)

1.3

(3.0)

Increase in interest rate by 1%

Decrease in interest rate by 1%

31 December 2021

Cash and cash equivalents

Tax charge of 30%

After tax increase/(decrease)

Carrying amount 
$ ‘M

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

Equity 
$ ‘M

Profit or loss 
$ ‘M

45.6

–

–

0.6

(0.2)

0.4

0.6

(0.2)

0.4

(0.6)

0.2

(0.4)

Equity 
$ ‘M

(0.6)

0.2

(0.4)

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(f)  Fair values

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for 
disclosure purposes. AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement 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).

31 December 2022

Derivative financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss

Investments at Fair Value through other comprehensive income

Total financial assets

Contingent consideration held at fair value through profit or loss

Total financial liabilities

31 December 2022

Contingent consideration held at fair value through profit or loss

Derivative financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss

Total financial liabilities

Level 1 
$ ‘M

Level 2 
$ ‘M

–

–

–

–

–

6.5

–

6.5

–

–

Level 1 
$ ‘M

Level 2 
$ ‘M

–

–

–

–

–

4.4

Level 3 
$ ‘M

–

25.0

25.0

148.2

148.2

Level 3 
$ ‘M

6.3

4.4

6.3

Sensitivity analysis regarding the contingent consideration liabilities has been considered by management, and it is 
deemed highly probably that the contingent liability will be paid in full on its due date.

There were no other financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value as at 31 December 2022. There were no transfers 
between the levels during the period.

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(a)  Material subsidiaries

The Group’s principal subsidiaries at 31 December 2022 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

Principal activities

Comet Coal & Coke Pty Limited

Belview Coal Pty Ltd

Mackenzie Coal Pty Limited

Stanmore Coal Custodians Pty Ltd*

Emerald Coal Pty Ltd

New Cambria Pty Ltd

Kerlong Coking Coal Pty Ltd

Stanmore Surat Coal Pty Ltd

Theresa Creek Coal Pty Ltd

Stanmore Wotonga Pty Ltd

Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration 

Trustee of Stanmore 
Employee Share

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration

Coal exploration and mining

Coal mining 

Stanmore IP South Pty Ltd

Coal exploration and mining

Stanmore Bowen Coal pty Ltd

Coal exploration and mining

Isaac Plains Coal Management Pty Ltd

Coal exploration and mining

Isaac Plains Sales & Marketing Pty Ltd

Coal exploration and mining

Stanmore SMC Holdings Pty Ltd

Coal exploration and mining

Stanmore Green Pty Ltd

Renewable energy

Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Limited

Coal mining

Stanmore SMC Pty Limited

Red Mountain Infrastructure Pty Ltd

Coal mining

Coal mining

* Previously Bowen River Coal Pty Ltd.

(b)  Interests in joint arrangements

Place of business/ 
country of incorporation

% of ownership 
interest

2022

2021

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

–

–

–

Set out below are the significant farm in arrangements of the Group as at 31 December 2022. The proportion of ownership 
interest is the same as the proportion of voting rights held.

Name of entity

MetRes Pty Ltd

Clifford Joint Venture

Lilyvale Joint Venture

Mackenzie Joint Venture

86

Place of business/  
country of incorporation

% of ownership 
interest 2021

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

50

60

85

95

Nature of relationship

Joint venture

Farm in arrangement

Farm in arrangement

Farm in arrangement

Notes to the financial statements (CONTINUED)Stanmore  |  Annual Report 202224  INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS 
The Group has a 50% interest in MetRes Pty Limited, a joint venture between Stanmore Resources Limited and 
M Resources, to own and operate the Millennium and Mavis Downs Mine. The Group’s interest in MetRes Pty Limited is 
accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements. Summarised financial information of  
the joint venture, based on its AASB financial statements, and reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment  
in the consolidated financial statements are set out below:

Summarised balance sheet

Current assets

Other current assets

Non-current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Equity

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

24.6

–

29.7

(16.7)

(18.3)

19.3

17.0

8.2

26.8

(47.3)

(11.5)

(6.8)

The position above is inclusive of the following:
•  Cash and cash equivalents – US$14.5m (2021: US$6.3m)
•  Current financial liabilities excluding accounts payable – US$nil (2021: US$29.9m)
•  Non-Current financial liabilities excluding accounts payable and provision – US$12.6m (2021: US$1.8m)

Group’s share in equity – 50%

Goodwill

Carrying amount

Summarised statement of comprehensive income

Revenue from contracts with customers

Cost of sales

Depreciation and amortisation

Interest expense

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Income tax expense

Income tax expense

Profit/(loss) for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Group’s share of profit/(loss) for the year

31 December 2022 
$ ‘M

31 December 2021 
$ ‘M

19.3

–

19.3

–

–

–

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

180.2

(120.9)

(3.7)

(1.7)

53.9

(7.7)

46.2

46.2

23.1

6.1

(15.8)

(3.8)

(1.2)

(14.7)

4.4

(10.3)

(10.3)

(1.8)

The Group’s full share of losses was $6.865m for the period to 31 December 2021, of which $3.3m was unrecognised as the 
losses that exceed the Group’s investment in MetRes Pty Ltd.

The joint venture had no other contingent liabilities or commitments as at 31 December 2022 for which the Group is 
jointly liable.

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(a)   Recognition and measurement

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to 
the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which 
exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

The Group’s investment in its joint venture is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the 
investment in a joint venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise 
changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the joint 
venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is not tested for impairment separately.

The consolidated statement of profit or loss reflects the Group’s share of the results of operations of the joint venture. 
Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as part of the Group’s OCI. In addition, when there has been a change 
recognised directly in the equity of the joint venture, the Group recognises its share of any changes, when applicable, in 
the statement of changes in equity. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the 
joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the joint venture.

The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of a joint venture is shown on the face of the consolidated statement of 
profit or loss outside operating profit and represents profit or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries 
of the joint venture. If the Group’s share of losses of a joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the joint venture, the 
Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses.

After the entity’s interest is reduced to zero, additional losses are provided for, and a liability is recognised, only to the 
extent that the entity has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint venture. If the 
joint venture subsequently reports profits, the Group will resume recognising its share of those profits only after its share 
of the profits equals the share of losses not recognised.

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

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an impairment loss on 
its investment in its joint venture. At each reporting date, the Group determines whether there is objective evidence that 
the investment in the joint venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment 
as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or joint venture and its carrying value, and then 
recognises the loss within ‘Share of profit of a joint venture’ in the statement of profit or loss.

Upon loss of significant influence over the joint control over the joint venture, the Group measures and recognises any 
retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the joint venture upon loss of joint 
control and the fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.

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(a)  Exploration and mining

The commitments to be undertaken are as follows:

Payable

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

1.1

2.0

3.1

0.2

0.6 

0.8 

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

(b)  Operating commitments

The commitments to be undertaken are as follows:

Payable

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

121.7

359.5

12.5

493.7

–

– 

–

–

The Group has ongoing operational commitments, primarily in relation to its long-term port and rail capacity requirements.

(c)  Capital commitments

The commitments to be undertaken as follows:

Payable

Within one year

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

10.9

6.0 

The Group has non-cancellable, open purchase orders for committed capital works.

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(d)  Other commitments

(i)  Land acquisitions

On 7 April 2011, the Group announced that it had completed an agreement for the right to purchase 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 $3.7m based at 2014. The agreement gives the Group access to undertake evaluation 
and development work as the project moves through the approval process and, ultimately, development and production. 
The terms of the acquisition are within normal market expectations.

(ii) 

Isaac Plains Complex royalty

On 26 November 2015, the Group 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 handling fees arising from the treatment of third-party coal processed through the 

Isaac Plains infrastructure.

The royalty payable increased to 1% during 2017 and this finance facility has since been cancelled (see Note 14 on 
page 68), but the royalty streams stay on foot and associated costs are included within cost of sales as private royalties.

(iii)  Isaac Plains east landholder agreement

On 20 July 2017, the Group 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 2017.

90

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(a)  Contingent liabilities

Under its contractual performance obligations, the Group is required to provide bank guarantees to third parties through 
its available facilities. During the period, a number of additional guarantee facilities were entered, and subsequently 
utilised to issue required guarantees, as well as replace some previously issued cash deposits held by third parties. 
Further details of the facilities entered are shown in Note 14.

The guarantees provided as at the end of the reporting period are detailed in the table below:

As a result, a number of these obligations have been replaced with cash deposit payments (see Note 12 on page 67), 
leading to an overall reduction in the number of guarantees provided, as detailed in the table below:

Rail capacity providers

Port capacity providers

Utility providers

Other

(b)  Contingent assets

The Group had no contingent assets at 31 December 2022 (2021: nil).

Group

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

19.8

56.8

0.8

2.8

80.2

–

–

–

2.6

2.6

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No matter or circumstance has occurred subsequent to period end that has significantly affected, or may significantly 
affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group or economic entity  
in subsequent financial years.

28  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Total key management personnel compensation:

Total key management personnel compensation

Short term employee benefits

Post employment benefits

Termination benefits

Long term benefits

Group

31 December 2022 
$’000

31 December 2021 
$’000

4,440

131

17

890

5,478

2,346

95

–

621

3,062

29  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of 
Stanmore Resources Limited, its related practices and non-related audit firms:

Fees to Ernst & Young (Australia)

Fees for auditing the statutory financial report of the parent covering 
the group and auditing the statutory financial reports of any 
controlled entities

Fees for assurance services that are required by legislation to be 
provided by the auditor

Fees for tax compliance and advisory services

Fees for transaction due diligence services

Fees for other advisory services

Group

31 December 2022 
$’000

31 December 2021 
$’000

506.3

10.4

90.4

114.3

11.5

732.9

92.0

3.8

110.3

291.1

–

497.2

92

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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 
disclosure in regard to the parent entity, Stanmore Resources Limited. The consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the assets, liabilities and results of the parent entity in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy.

The financial information for the parent entity 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 less any impairment.

(a)  Summary financial information

The individual financial statements for the parent entity, Stanmore Resources Limited, show the following 
aggregate amounts:

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Issued capital

Foreign currency translation reserve

Share-based reserve

Retained earnings

Total shareholders’ equity

Profit/(loss) for the year/period

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

83.3

974.1

1,057.4

324.3

155.3

479.6

616.4

(20.3)

2.6

(21.0)

577.7

32.0

32.0

48.6

20.3

68.9

7.2

8.3

15.5

113.3

(9.5)

2.6

(53.0)

53.4

(8.8)

(8.8)

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(b)  Guarantees

Stanmore Resources Limited has guaranteed obligations and performance in respect of the following agreements entered 
into by subsidiaries:
•  Share Sale and Purchase Agreement entered into between BHP Minerals Pty Ltd and Stanmore SMC Holdings Pty Ltd 
(SMC) on 8 November 2021 – unconditional and irrevocable guarantee of the performance of SMC’s obligations under 
the agreement

•  Share Sale Agreement entered into between Mitsui & Co., Ltd, Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd and Dampier Coal 

(Queensland) Proprietary Limited (Dampier) and, Stanmore Resources Limited, as the Guarantor, on 12 August 2022 – 
unconditional and irrevocable guarantee of the due and punctual performance of all present and future obligations and 
the payment of all present and future liabilities of Dampier under the agreement

•  Water Purchase Agreement entered into between Stanmore Green Pty Ltd and SOURCE Global Australia Pty Ltd on 

29 March 2022 – guarantee of the payment and performance obligations of Stanmore Green Pty Ltd

•  Master Loan Agreement entered into between Caterpillar Financial Australia Limited and Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd on 
2 July 2019 – guarantee the punctual performance of all obligations under the agreement and any loan agreement 
under that agreement and to pay any amount owing and not paid under the agreement

•  Facility Agreement entered into between Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd and Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) on 

2 November 2020 – guarantee the performance of all obligations of the obligors under the agreement and to pay to 
GEAR any amount not paid when due and payable by Stanmore IP Coal Pty Ltd to GEAR

•  Deed of cross guarantee entered into on 6 December 2021 – guarantee the debts of all entities within the closed group, 

as detailed in Note 33.

(c)  Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities or contingent assets as at 31 December 2022 or 31 December 2021.

(d)  Capital commitments

The parent entity did not have any capital commitments as at 31 December 2022 or 31 December 2021.

31  SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group has identified the operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of 
Directors (chief operating decision maker – CODM) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources 
and the financial information available to be reported to the Board.

The Group primarily produces and sells metallurgical coal in Queensland, Australia. Accordingly, management currently 
identifies the Group as having one reportable segment.

(a)  Description of segments

(i)  Major customers

The Group has several customers to whom it sells export grade metallurgical coal. The Group supplies four major 
customers who accounts for 55% of revenue, as follows:

Major Customer A: 16.7% (2021: 27.3%)

Major Customer B: 16.3% (2021: 2.1%)

Major Customer C: 12.5% (2021: 9.8%)

Major Customer D: 9.9% (2021: 18.4%)

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Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those 
available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

(a)  Parent entity

The immediate parent entity of Stanmore Resources Limited is Golden Investments (Australia) Pte Ltd, a company 
incorporated in Singapore. The ultimate parent company of the Consolidated Entity is PT Sinarindo Gerbangmas, a 
company incorporated in Indonesia.

(b)  Subsidiaries

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 23.

(c)  Key management personnel compensation

Disclosures relating to KMP are set out in Note 28.

(d)  Transactions with other related parties

The Group previously entered into a financing agreement with its parent entity, GEAR, which was negotiated on market 
terms, and further details are shown within Note 14.

In addition to the financing agreement, fees for services provided on market terms for support of the SMC acquisition were 
paid during the year, totalling $33.275m.

M Resources Pty Ltd continues to exclusively manage Stanmore Resources Limited’s global sales contract and 
relationships, as well providing logistics services to the Group.

M Resources Pty Ltd is also a minority shareholder of the Group, and their sole Director, Mr M Latimore also become a 
Director of Stanmore Resources Limited during the period.

Transactions with M Resources Pty Ltd and its associates included:
•  Fees for services provided on market terms for marketing and logistics services totalling $42.020m for the year ended 

31 December 2022 (31 December 2021: S$4.098m)

•  Fees for services provided on market terms for support of the SMC acquisition totalling $1.524m 

(31 December 2021: US$0m)

•  Stanmore purchased coal from M Resources Trading Pty Ltd on market terms before on-selling the coal on a  

back-to-back basis to a third-party customer totalling $13.424m (31 December 2021: US$0m)

•  Stanmore sold coal on market terms to ML Resources Pte Ltd on a back-to-back basis to a third-party customer 

totalling $18.575m (31 December 2021: US$0m).

The Company continues to provided MetRes Pty Ltd, a 50% owned Joint Venture, with a secured, total finance facility  
of up to A$30m.

Mr Latimore is also Director and holder of 50% of shares in MetRes Pty Ltd. See Note 8 for further information on the 
finance facility provided.

During the period to 31 December 2022, Stanmore sold coal on market terms to MetRes Pty Ltd on a back-to-back basis to 
a third-party customer totalling $115.825m (31 December 2021: nil) and purchased coal on market terms before on-selling 
the coal on a back to back basis to a third party customer totalling US$10.024m (31 December 2021: US$0m).

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Stanmore Resources deed of cross guarantee group

Stanmore Resources Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries (as shown in note 23) with the exception of 
Stanmore SMC Holdings Pty Ltd, Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pty Ltd, Stanmore SMC Pty Limited, and Red Mount 
Infrastructure Pty Ltd, are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each Company guarantees the debts of  
the others. By entering into the deed, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare  
a financial report and Directors’ report under ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785.

Consolidated statements

The above companies represent a ‘closed group’ for the purposes of the instrument, and as there are no other parties 
to the deed of cross guarantee that are controlled by Stanmore Resources Limited, they also represent the ‘extended 
closed group’.

Set out below is a consolidated statement of profit or loss, a consolidated statement of comprehensive income and a 
summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings for the year ended 31 December 2022 of the closed group.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Revenue from continuing operations

Other income

Operating costs

Finance costs

Share of net profits of associates and joint ventures accounted for 
using the equity method

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the period

Summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings

Retained earnings at the beginning of the financial year

Profit for the period

Retained earnings at the end of the financial year

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

570.7

0.2

(243.8)

(19.6)

19.8

327.3

(84.2)

243.1

(14.1)

(14.1)

229.0

14.3

243.1

257.4

283.3

1.0

(268.2)

(3.9)

(1.8)

10.4

(3.6)

6.8

(5.6)

(5.6)

1.2

7.5

6.8

14.3

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Consolidated statement of financial position

Set out below is a consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022 of the closed group.

31 December 2022 
$M

31 December 2021 
$M

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other financial assets at amortised cost

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Investments

Exploration, development and mine properties

Other financial assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Total-non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax liabilities

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Contributed equity

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

73.9

28.1

28.9

26.2

157.1

400.2

140.1

4.1

114.0

1.1

659.5

816.6

84.1

12.5

7.2

–

57.8

8.5

170.1

0.8

141.6

43.8

33.1

20.9

240.2

410.3

406.3

616.4

155.9

(366.0)

406.3

45.6

41.4

8.5

14.1

109.6

–

111.6

45.7

54.3

1.5

213.1

322.7

61.9

70.4

0.1

4.4

4.6

4.7

146.1

–

4.9

0.3

22.1

31.3

58.6

204.7

118.0

113.3

(9.6)

14.3

118.0

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The Directors of the Consolidated Entity declare that:

(a)     The consolidated financial statements, comprising the consolidated statement of profit or loss, consolidated  

statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement  
of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows, and accompanying notes are in accordance with  
the Corporations Act 2001, and:

  (i)    

 comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional  
reporting requirements, and

  (ii)   

 give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2022 and of its 
performance for the financial year ended on that date, and

(b)    The Consolidated Entity has included in the notes to the Financial Statements an explicit and unreserved statement  

of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards;

(c)     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;

(d)     In the Directors’ opinion, as at the date of this report, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of 
the close group (as defined in note 33) will be able to meet any liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject 
because of the deed of the cross guarantee;

(e)     The remuneration disclosures included on pages 26 to 35 of the Directors’ report (as part of audited Remuneration 

Report) for the year ended 31 December 2022 comply with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001; and

(f)     The Directors have been given the declarations by the CEO and CFO required by section 295A of the 

Corporations Act 2001.

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

Mr Marcelo Matos  
Director

Brisbane 
27 February 2023

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Independent auditor’s report

Ernst & Young
111 Eagle Street
Brisbane  QLD  4000 Australia
GPO Box 7878 Brisbane  QLD  4001

Tel: +61 7 3011 3333
Fax: +61 7 3011 3100
ey.com/au

Independent  Audit or’s Report  t o t he Members of St anmore Resources
Limit ed

Report  on t he Audit  of t he Financial Report

Opinion
We have audit ed t he financial report  of St anmore Resources Limit ed (t he Company) and it s
subsidiaries (collect ively t he Group), which comprises t he consolidat ed st at ement  of financial
posit ion as at  31 December 2022, t he consolidat ed st at ement  of profit  or loss and other
comprehensive income for t he year ended 31 December 2022, consolidat ed st at ement  of changes
in equit y and consolidat ed st at ement  of cash flows for t he year t hen ended, not es t o t he financial
st at ement s, including a summary of significant  account ing policies, and t he direct ors’ declarat ion.

In our opinion, t he accompanying financial report  of t he Group is in accordance wit h t he
Corporat ions Act  2001, including:

a. Giving a t rue and fair view of t he consolidated financial posit ion of t he Group as at  31

December 2022 and of it s consolidated financial performance for t he year ended on t hat  dat e;
and

b. Complying wit h Aust ralian Account ing Standards and t he Corporat ions Regulat ions 2001.

Basis f or opinion
We conduct ed our audit  in accordance wit h Aust ralian Audit ing St andards. Our responsibilit ies
under t hose st andards are furt her described in t he Audit or’s responsibilit ies for t he audit  of the
financial report  sect ion of our report . We are independent  of t he Group in accordance wit h t he
audit or independence requirement s of t he Corporat ions Act  2001 and t he et hical requirements of
t he Account ing Professional and Et hical St andards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for
Professional Account ant s (including Independence Standards) (t he Code) t hat  are relevant  t o our
audit  of t he financial report  in Aust ralia. We have also fulfilled our ot her et hical responsibilit ies in
accordance with t he Code.

We believe t hat  t he audit  evidence we have obt ained is sufficient  and appropriat e t o provide a basis
for our opinion.

Key audit  mat t ers
Key audit  mat t ers are t hose mat t ers t hat , in our professional judgment , were of most  significance
in our audit  of t he financial report  of t he curr ent  year. These mat t ers were addressed in t he
cont ext  of our audit  of t he financial report  as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but  we
do not  provide a separat e opinion on t hese mat t ers. For each mat t er below, our descript ion of how
our audit  addressed t he matt er is provided in t hat  cont ext .

We have fulfilled t he responsibilit ies described in t he Auditor’s responsibilit ies for t he audit  of t he
financial report  sect ion of our report , including in relat ion t o t hese mat t ers. Accordingly, our audit
included t he performance of procedures designed t o respond t o our assessment  of t he risks of
mat erial misstat ement  of t he financial report . The result s of our audit  procedures, including t he
procedures performed t o address t he mat t ers below, provide t he basis for our audit  opinion on the
accompanying financial report .

A member firm of Ernst  & Young Global Limit ed
Liabilit y limit ed by a scheme approved under Professional St andards Legislat ion

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Acquisit ion of Dampier Coal (Queensland) Pt y Lt d and it s cont rolled ent it ies

Why significant

On 3 May 2022, St anmore Resour ces Limit ed
(“ St anmore” ) complet ed t he acquisit ion of Dampier Coal
(Queensland) Pt y Lt d and it s cont rolled ent it y, which
includes 80% of t he shares on issue of St anmore SMC Pt y
Lt d (“ SMC” ), formerly BHP Mit sui Coal Pt y Lt d.

The t ransact ion const it ut es a business combinat ion under
AASB 3 Business Combinat ions and St anmore’s wholly
owned subsidiary, St anmor e SMC Holdings Pt y Lt d, was
det er mined t o be t he acquir er for account ing pur poses.

The det ails of t he business combinat ion account ing ar e
disclosed in Not e 2 of t he financial st at ement s.

In undert aking t he business combinat ion account ing,
St anmor e is required t o measure t he considerat ion
t ransferred and t he f air value of ident ifiable asset s,
liabilit ies and cont ingent  liabilit ies acquired at  t he
acquisit ion dat e and assess t he exist ence of any goodwill.

The fair value measurement  of ident ifiable asset s,
liabilit ies, and cont ingent  liabilit ies requir es significant
judgement  and complex est imat ion, including:











The ident ificat ion and measurement  of all asset s,
liabilit ies and cont ingent  liabilit ies.

The fair valuat ion of non-current  asset s, including
propert y, plant  and equipment , mineral right s
(including coal reserves and resources) and
explorat ion and evaluat ion asset s which ar e
dependent  upon, amongst  ot her fact ors, t he
exist ence and ext ent  of underlying coal r eserves and
resources and key for ecast  assumpt ions such as
discount  rat es, commodit y prices and operat ing and
capit al cost s.

The valuat ion of rest orat ion and rehabilit at ion
liabilit ies, which in t urn are dependent  upon t he
ext ent  of environment al dist urbances at  t he
acquisit ion dat e, t he t iming of proposed
rehabilit at ion and decommissioning act ivit ies and
applicable regulat ory and compliance requir ement s.

The measurement  of def erred t ax asset s and
liabilit ies recognised on init ial acquisit ion of SMC.

Treat ment  of non-cont rolling int erest , which was
subsequent ly acquired in Oct ober 2022

As a result , we considered t he Group’s business
combinat ion account ing and t he relat ed disclosures in t he
financial report  t o be a key audit  mat t er.

How our audit  addr essed t he key audit  mat t er

Our audit  pr ocedures included t he following:

















Assessed t he Group’s det er minat ion of t he
acquisit ion dat e of t he business combinat ion and t he
conclusion St anmor e SMC Holding Pt y Lt d was t he
acquirer in t he t ransact ion.

Evaluat ed t he Group’s det er minat ion of t he purchase
considerat ion wit h ref erence t o Aust ralian
Account ing St andards including cont ingent
considerat ion payable.

Evaluat ed t he compet ence and object ivit y of t he
Group’s expert s used t o det er mine SMC’s coal
reserves and r esources quant it ies and t he fair value
allocat ed t o t he acquir ed proper t y, plant  and
equipment , mining right s, explorat ion and evaluat ion
asset s, and rest orat ion liabilit ies.

In conjunct ion wit h EY’s valuat ion specialist s, we:

►

►

►

►

Considered whet her t he valuat ion
met hodology, used by t he Group’s ext ernal
expert  t o measure fair value, was in accordance
wit h t he requir ement s of Aust ralian Account ing
St andards.

Evaluat ed t he reasonableness of t he key input
assumpt ions including discount  rat es and
forecast  commodit y prices wit h ref erence t o a
variet y of t hird-part y forecast s, peer
informat ion and mar ket  dat a.

Performed valuat ion cross checks on t he
acquired proper t y, plant  and equipment , mining
right s and explorat ion and evaluat ion asset s
wit h ref erence t o reserve and resour ce
t ransact ion and t rading mult iples.

Assessed decommissioning and rest orat ion
liabilit y amount s r ecognised wit h r eference t o
int ernal and t hird-part y r est orat ion cost
est imat es. We considered t he composit ion of
t he cost  est imat es and met hodologies used as
well as t he appropriat eness of cont ingency
rat es and t he ot her market  input s applied, such
as inflat ion and discount  rat es.

Test ed t he working capit al balances, including cash,
invent ory, t rade receivable and payables at  t he
acquisit ion dat e.

Test ed t ransact ion cost s associat ed wit h business
combinat ion were recorded in profit  and loss for t he
year .

Test ed t he non-cont rolling int erest  r ecognised
dir ect ly wit hin equit y for t he 20% minorit y int er est  in
SMC not  held by t he Group.

Assessed t he adequacy of t he disclosures in Not e 2
t o t he financial st at ement s.

A member firm of Ernst  & Young Global Limit ed
Liabilit y limit ed by a scheme approved under Professional St andards Legislat ion

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Remeasurement  of deferred t ax balances upon subsidiaries ent ering St anmore Resources
Limit ed’s t ax consolidat ion group

Why significant

On 7 Oct ober 2022, t he Group complet ed t he acquisit ion of
t he non-cont rolling int erest  in St anmor e SMC Pt y Lt d
(“ SMC” ), result ing in SMC and Red Mount ain Infrast ruct ure
Pt y Lt d becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of St anmore
Resources Limit ed (“ St anmor e” ).

Upon becoming wholly owned subsidiaries of St anmor e,
t he ent it ies wer e requir ed t o irr evocably join St anmore’s
pre-exist ing t ax consolidat ion group. On 7 Oct ober 2022,
t he ent it ies joined t he t ax consolidat ion group.

Upon ent r y int o t he t ax consolidat ion group, Aust ralian t ax
legislat ion requires t he Group t o perform an allocable cost
amount  (“ ACA” ) assessment  whereby t he t ax bases of t he
ent it ies ent ering t he Group are r eset . Significant  judgment
and complex est imat ion is required in measuring t he t ax
bases of non-current  asset s such as propert y, plant  and
equipment  and mine propert ies, r equir ing t he use of t hird
part y valuat ion specialist s.

The reset  of t he ent it ies t ax bases has result ed in t he
remeasurement  of def erred t ax asset s and def erred t ax
liabilit ies. The reset  of SMC’s t ax bases result ed in a net
decrease t o deferred t ax liabilit ies of US$151.3m, which
has been recognised wit hin t he st at ement  of profit  or loss
wit hin t he income t ax expense account .

As a result , we considered t he Group’s remeasurement  of
deferred t ax balances result ing fr om t hese ent it ies joining
t he St anmor e t ax consolidat ed group and t he relat ed
disclosures in t he financial repor t  t o be a key audit  mat t er.

How our audit  addr essed t he key audit  mat t er

Our audit  pr ocedures included t he following:













Assessed t he requirement  of t he ent it ies t o
irr evocably ent er t he St anmore Resources Limit ed
t ax consolidat ed group.

Involved EY’s t axat ion specialist s t o evaluat e t he
impact  of t he ent it ies ent ering t he St anmore
Resources Limit ed t ax consolidat ed group and t he
applicat ion of t he relevant  t ax legislat ion in
det er mining t he allocable cost  amount  (“ ACA” ) used
t o reset  t ax bases of t he ent it ies.

Evaluat ed t he compet ence and object ivit y of t he
Group’s expert s used t o det er mine t he f air value
allocat ed t o proper t y, plant  and equipment  and mine
propert ies used in t he ACA calculat ion.

In conjunct ion wit h EY’s valuat ion specialist s, we:

►

►

►

Considered whet her t he valuat ion
met hodology, used by t he Group’s ext ernal
expert  t o measure fair value, was in accordance
wit h t he requir ement s of t he relevant  t ax
legislat ion.

Evaluat ed t he reasonableness of t he key input
assumpt ions including discount  rat es and
forecast  commodit y prices wit h ref erence t o a
variet y of t hird-part y forecast s, peer
informat ion and mar ket  dat a.

Performed valuat ion cross checks on t he
acquired proper t y, plant  and equipment  and
mine proper t ies wit h ref erence t o r eserve and
resource t ransact ion and t rading mult iples.

Test ed t he changes in t ax bases agr eed t o t he
movement  in t he Group’s deferr ed t ax asset s and
deferred t ax liabilit ies and t he consequent ial impact
on t he Group’s consolidat ed income t ax expense.

Assessed t he adequacy of t he disclosures in Not e 5
t o t he financial st at ement s.

Informat ion ot her t han t he financial report  and audit or’s report  t hereon
The direct ors are responsible for t he ot her informat ion. The other informat ion comprises t he
informat ion included in t he Company’s 2022 annual report  ot her t han t he financial report  and our
audit or’s report  t hereon. We obt ained t he direct ors’ report  and shareholders informat ion  t hat  is t o
be included in t he annual report , prior t o t he dat e of t his audit or’s report , and we expect  t o obt ain
t he remaining sect ions of t he annual report  aft er the dat e of t his audit or’s report .

Our opinion on the financial report  does not  cover t he ot her informat ion and we do not  and will not
express any form of assurance conclusion t hereon, wit h t he except ion of t he Remunerat ion Report
and our relat ed assurance opinion.

A member firm of Ernst  & Young Global Limit ed
Liabilit y limit ed by a scheme approved under Professional St andards Legislat ion

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In connect ion wit h our audit  of t he financial report , our responsibilit y is t o read t he ot her
informat ion and, in doing so, consider whet her t he ot her informat ion is mat erially inconsist ent  wit h
t he financial report  or our knowledge obt ained in t he audit  or ot herwise appears t o be mat erially
misst at ed.

If, based on t he work we have performed on the ot her informat ion obt ained prior t o t he dat e of t his
audit or’s report , we conclude t hat  t here is a mat erial misst at ement  of t his ot her informat ion, we
are required t o report  t hat  fact . We have not hing t o report  in t his regard.

Responsibilit ies of t he direct ors for t he financial report
The direct ors of t he Company are responsible for t he preparat ion of t he financial report  t hat  gives
a t rue and fair view in accordance wit h Aust ralian Account ing St andards and t he Corporat ions Act
2001 and for such int ernal cont rol as t he direct ors det ermine is necessary t o enable t he
preparat ion of t he financial report  t hat  gives a t rue and fair view and is free from mat erial
misst at ement, whet her due t o fraud or error.

In pr eparing t he financial report , t he direct ors are responsible for assessing t he Gr oup’s abilit y t o
cont inue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, mat t ers relat ing t o going concern and using
t he going concern basis of account ing unless t he direct ors eit her int end t o liquidat e t he Group or t o
cease operat ions, or have no realist ic alt ernat ive but t o do so.

Audit or’s responsibilit ies for t he audit  of t he financial report
Our object ives are t o obtain reasonable assurance about  whether t he financial report  as a whole is
free from mat erial misst at ement , whether due t o fraud or error, and t o issue an auditor’s report
t hat  includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but  is not  a guarant ee
t hat  an audit  conduct ed in accordance wit h t he Australian Audit ing St andards will always det ect  a
mat erial misstat ement  when it  exists. Misst at ement s can arise from fraud or error and are
considered mat erial if, individually or in t he aggregat e, t hey could reasonably be expect ed to
influence t he economic decisions of users t aken on the basis of t his financial report .

As part  of an audit  in accordance wit h t he Australian Audit ing St andards, we exercise professional
judgment  and maint ain professional scept icism t hroughout  t he audit . We also:

► Ident ify and assess t he risks of mat erial misst at ement  of t he financial report , whet her due t o

fraud or error , design and perform audit  procedures responsive t o t hose risks, and obt ain audit
evidence t hat  is sufficient  and appropriat e t o provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
det ect ing a mat erial misst at ement  result ing from fraud is higher than for one result ing from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, int ent ional omissions, misrepr esent at ions, or
t he override of int ernal cont rol.

► Obt ain an underst anding of int ernal cont rol relevant  t o t he audit  in order  to design audit

procedures t hat  are appropriat e in t he circumst ances, but  not  for t he purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effect iveness of the Group’s int ernal control.

► Evaluat e the appropriat eness of account ing policies used and t he reasonableness of

account ing est imat es and relat ed disclosures made by t he direct ors.

► Conclude on t he appropriat eness of t he direct ors’ use of t he going concern basis of account ing
and, based on the audit  evidence obt ained, whet her a mat erial uncert aint y exist s relat ed t o
event s or condit ions t hat  may cast  significant  doubt  on t he Group’s abilit y t o cont inue as a
going concern. If we conclude t hat  a mat erial uncert aint y exist s, we are required t o draw
at t ent ion in our audit or’s report  t o t he relat ed disclosures in t he financial report  or, if such
disclosures are inadequat e, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on t he audit

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evidence obt ained up t o the dat e of our audit or’s report . However, fut ure event s or condit ions
may cause t he Group t o cease t o cont inue as a going concern.

► Evaluat e the overall present at ion, st ruct ure and cont ent  of t he financial report , including t he
disclosures, and whet her t he financial report  represent s t he underlying transact ions and
event s in a manner t hat  achieves fair present at ion.

► Obt ain sufficient  appropriat e audit  evidence regarding t he financial informat ion of t he ent it ies
or business act ivit ies wit hin the Group to express an opinion on t he financial report . We are
responsible for t he direct ion, supervision and performance of t he Group audit . We remain
solely responsible for our audit  opinion.

We communicat e wit h t he direct ors regarding, among ot her matt ers, t he planned scope and t iming
of t he audit  and significant  audit  findings, including any significant  deficiencies in int ernal control
t hat  we ident ify during our audit .

We also provide t he direct ors wit h a st at ement  t hat  we have complied with relevant  et hical
requirement s regarding independence, and t o communicat e wit h t hem all relat ionships and ot her
mat t ers that  may reasonably be t hought  t o bear on our independence, and where applicable,
act ions t aken to eliminat e t hreat s or safeguards applied.

From t he mat t ers communicat ed t o t he direct ors, we det ermine t hose mat t ers t hat  were of most
significance in t he audit  of t he financial report  of t he curr ent  year and are t herefore t he key audit
mat t ers. We describe t hese mat t ers in our audit or’s report  unless law or regulat ion precludes
public disclosure about  the mat t er or when, in ext remely rare circumst ances, we det ermine t hat  a
mat t er should not  be communicat ed in our report  because t he adverse consequences of doing so
would reasonably be expect ed to out weigh t he public int erest  benefits of such communicat ion.

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Report  on t he Audit  of t he Remunerat ion Report

Opinion on t he Remunerat ion Report
We have audit ed t he Remunerat ion Report  included in pages 19 t o 27 of t he direct ors’ report  for
t he year ended 31 December 2022.

26 to 35

In our opinion, t he Remunerat ion Report  of St anmore Resources Limit ed for t he year ended 31
December 2022, complies wit h sect ion 300A of t he Corporat ions Act  2001.

Responsibilit ies
The direct ors of t he Company are responsible for t he preparat ion and present at ion of t he
Remunerat ion Report  in accordance wit h sect ion 300A of t he Corporat ions Act  2001. Our
responsibilit y is t o express an opinion on t he Remunerat ion Report , based on our audit  conduct ed
in accordance with Aust ralian Audit ing St andards.

Ernst  & Young

Tom du Preez
Part ner
Brisbane
27 February 2023

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A.  DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The number of Ordinary Shares by size of holding as at 13 March 2023 is:

Range

100,001 and over

10,001 - 100,000

5,001 - 10,000

1,001 - 5,000

1 - 1000

TOTAL

Ordinary shares 

Shares

Securities

 873,311,861 

 20,628,111 

 3,967,976 

 3,078,411 

 405,275 

 901,391,634 

%

No. of holders

96.88%

2.29%

0.44%

0.34%

0.04%

100%

 103 

 700 

 519 

 1,123 

 933 

 3,378 

%

3.05%

20.72%

15.36%

33.24%

27.62%

100%

The number of security investors holding less than a marketable parcel of 142 securities ($3.540 on 13/03/2023) is 200 and they hold 4,894 securities.

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B.  SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS 
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities as at 13 March 2023 are listed below:

13 Mar 2023

577,015,682

43,593,804

36,468,791

21,082,489

17,441,733

16,897,373

12,746,487

11,715,000

10,430,646

7,957,212

5,838,037

5,738,013

4,758,205

4,481,529

4,256,892

4,234,100

4,174,183

4,154,140

3,579,968

3,353,986

% of isc

64.01%

4.84%

4.05%

2.34%

1.93%

1.87%

1.41%

1.30%

1.16%

0.88%

0.65%

0.64%

0.53%

0.50%

0.47%

0.47%

0.46%

0.46%

0.40%

0.37%

799,918,270

88.74%

Investor

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Golden Energy and Resources

Mr Matthew J Latimore

Regal Funds Mgt

JPMorgan Securities Australia

VGI Partners

Odey Asset Mgt

Argo Investments

Construction and Building Industry Super - Cbus

UBS Securities

Private Clients of Interactive Brokers

PM Capital

Goldman Sachs Asia

Private Portfolio Managers PPM

Morgan Stanley

Acadian Asset Mgt

Perpetual Investments

JPMorgan Securities

BofA Securities

IFM Investors

20

Norges Bank Investment Mgt

Total

C.  RESTRICTED SECURITIES
There are Nil restricted shares on issue as at 13 March 2023.

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

Options and performance rights do not carry voting rights.

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COAL RESOURCES FOR STANMORE PROJECTS

Stanmore Coal Resources as at end December 2022

Project Name

Tenement

Coal Type*

Measured 
Resources

Indicated 
Resources

Inferred 
Resources

Total 
Resources

Competent 
Person

Report  
Date

ML 1791, 
ML 4749, 
ML 70312, 
EPC 1646, 
EPC 1951

ML 4750, 
ML 70131, 
EPC 1647, 
EPC 2071, 
EPC 2109

Poitrel

South Walker 
Creek

Bee Creek

ML 4751

Nebo West

MDL 235

Lancewood

ML 4752

ML 1790, 
ML 70443, 
ML 70495, 
ML 70443

Wards Well

SMC Asset

Sub Total

ML 70342, 
ML 700018, 
ML 700019

ML 700016, 
ML 700017, 
ML 700018, 
ML 700019, 
EPC 755

ML 700046, 
ML 700047, 
ML 700048

Isaac Plains

Isaac Plains 
East

Isaac Downs

Isaac South

EPC 755

Isaac Plains 
Complex

Clifford

The Range

Surat Basin 
Complex

Sub Total

EPC 1274, 
EPC 1276

EPC 1112, 
EPC 2030

C, PCI

57

45

47

149

E

Feb-23

PCI

PCI

PCI, A

C

C

254

0

0

62

485

858

303

9

0

184

585

1126

123

13

71

3

98

355

679

23

71

249

1168

2339

E

I

I

E

E

Feb-23

Jun-21

Jun-21

Feb-23

Feb-23

C, T

24

16

5

45

A

Dec-21

C, T

C, T

C, T

T

T

6

26

12

68

0

18

Sub Total

18

387

10

3

15

43

200

187

511

18

0

25

48

430

81

916

34

29

52

160

630

286

D

B

C

A

A

Feb-23

Feb-23

Jun-18

Aug-16

Oct-12

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Project Name

Tenement

Coal Type*

Mackenzie

EPC 2081

C, T

EPC 1114, 
EPC 1186, 
EPC 1798

EPC 1168, 
EPC 1580

EPC 1687, 
EPC 2157

C, PCI

T

C

Belview

Tennyson

Lilyvale

Total Coal 
Resources

Measured 
Resources

Indicated 
Resources

Inferred 
Resources

Total 
Resources

Competent 
Person

0

0

0

0

26

50

0

0

117

143

280

140

33

330

140

33

944

1632

1484

4061

A

A

A

A

Report  
Date

Nov-11

Mar-15

Nov-12

Feb-19

*Coal Types Potential Legend

Competent Person

C – Coking Coal, semi-soft or greater potential

A – Mr Troy Turner – Xenith Consulting

PCI – Pulverised Coal Injection

T – Export Thermal grade

A – Anthracite

B – Mr Toby Prior –Measured Group

C – Mr Mal Baik – JB Mining

D – Dr Bronwin Leonard – Stanmore Resources

E – Mr Brad Willis – Palaris

I – Mr Rod MacPherson – Stanmore Resources

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 are reported against the requirements of the 2012 JORC Code.

Note 2:  Rounding to the nearest significant figure is applied to Total Resource Tonnes and Inferred Category resources. 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 3:  All Coal Resources are reported on a 100% basis; Stanmore’s economic interest in Millennium Complex is 50%; Clifford is 60%, Mackenzie is 95%,  

and Lilyvale is 85%, all other tenure is 100% owned by Stanmore.

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COAL RESERVES AND MARKETABLE COAL RESERVES FOR STANMORE PROJECTS

Stanmore Coal Reserves as at end December 2022

Project Name

Tenement

Proved

Probable

Total

Proved

Probable

Total

ROM Coal Reserves

Marketable Coal Reserves

Competent 
Person

Report 
Date

ML 1791, 
ML 4749, 
ML 70312, 
EPC1646, 
EPC1951

ML 4750, 
ML 70131, 
EPC1647, 
EPC2071, 
EPC2109

ML 700016, 
ML 700017, 
ML 700018, 
ML 700019

ML 70342, 
ML 700018, 
ML 700019

ML 700046, 
ML 700047, 
ML 700048

EPC 1112, 
EPC 2030

Poitrel

South Walker 
Creek

SMC Assets

Isaac Plains 
East Opencut

Isaac Plains 
Underground

Isaac Downs

Isaac Plains 
Complex

The Range

Total Coal 
Reserves

26

18

44

18

12

30

K

Feb-23

162

188

20

38

182

226

127

145

15

27

142

172

K

Feb-23

0.8

0.4

1.2

0.5

0.3

0.8

11.8

7.7

19.5

9.5

6.1

15.6

17.5

0.5

18.0

11.4

0.3

11.7

30

0

9

118

39

118

21

0

7

94

28

94

218

164

382

166

128

294

H

F

H

Jan-23

Feb-21

Jan-23

G

Jul-11

Coal Type Ration – (% of Marketable Coal Reserve)

Competent Person

Poitrel

South Walker Creek

Isaac Plains East

Issac Plain Underground

Isaac Downs

The Range

63%Coking:37%PCI

F – Mr Benjamin Smith – Xenith

100%PCI

99%:1%

77%:23%

96%:4%

100% Thermal

H – Mr Tony O’Connell – Optimal

G – Mr Richard Hoskings – Minserve

K – Mr John Pala – Palaris

Note 1:   All Coal Reserves 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 are reported against the requirements of the 2012 JORC Code.

Note 2:  Totals may not be exact due to significant figure rounding.
Note 3:  The Reserves quoted for The Range project were established in 2011 under the relevant JORC Code at the time and used a coal price forecast  

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 4:  All Coal Reserves are reported on a 100% basis, and Stanmore’s economic interest in the tenures above is 100%. 

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INCORPORATED JOINT VENTURE INTERESTS

MetRes Pty Ltd

MetRes Pty Ltd (MetRes) is a 50% Stanmore owned, incorporated joint venture. M Mining Pty Ltd is the Joint Venture’s 
manager and operator.

MetRes is holder of the Millennium and Mavis Downs Mine Complex, which lies adjacent to the east of Stanmore’s Isaac 
Downs Mine.

For accounting purposes, Stanmore reports MetRes on an equity accounted basis and therefore no production or sales 
volumes for MetRes are included in Stanmore’s financial results.

However, to demonstrate Stanmore’s effective ownership interest in MetRes’s Resources and Reserves, these are further 
detailed in the tables below. MetRes Resources and Reserves are shown on a 50% interest basis, that is only half of the 
present total JORC Resource or Reserve.

All MetRes Resources and Reserves are estimated as current to 31 December 2022.

The MetRes Resource update was conducted by depletion, it references the latest model and removes any coal which had 
been extracted via mining, since this date until 31 December 2022.

COAL RESOURCES FOR METRES PROJECTS

MetRes Mineral Resources as at end December 2022 (at 50% Stanmore ownership interest)

Project Name

Tenement

Coal Type*

Measured 
Resources

Indicated 
Resources

Inferred 
Resources

Total 
Resources

Competent 
Person

Report  
Date

Millennium

Mavis Downs

ML 70313, 
ML 70344, 
ML 70401

ML 70485, 
ML 70457, 
ML 70483

Millennium 
Complex

Total 
Resources

C, PCI

3.4

3.4

3.5

C, PCI

5.9

9.3

2.6

5.9

1.5

5

A

A

Jan-23

Jan-23

10

10

20

*Coal Types Potential Legend

Competent Person

C – Coking Coal, semi-soft or greater potential

A – Mr Troy Turner, Xenith Consulting

PCI – Pulverised Coal Injection

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 are 
reported against the requirements of the 2012 JORC Code.

Note 2:  Rounding to the nearest significant figure is applied to Total Resource Tonnes and Inferred Category resources. 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 3:  Coal Resources are shown on a 50% interest basis, that is only half of the present total JORC Resource is noted in the Table above.

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COAL RESERVES AND MARKETABLE COAL RESERVES FOR METRES PROJECTS

MetRes Coal Resources as at end December 2021 (at 50% Stanmore ownership interest)

Project Name

Tenement

Proved

Probable

Total

Proved

Probable

Total

Coal Reserves

Marketable Coal Reserves

Competent 
Person

Report 
Date

Millennium/
Mavis Opencut 
& Auger

Millennium/
Mavis 
Underground

ML 70313, 
ML 70344, 
ML 70401, 
ML 70485, 
ML 70457 
ML 70483

Millennium/
Mavis Complex

TOTAL 
RESERVES

0.1

0.0

0.1

0.1

0.0

0.1

J

Jan-23

1.1

1.2

1.8

1.8

2.9

3.0

1.0

1.1

1.5

1.5

2.5

2.6

F

Feb-23

Coal Type Radio – Coking: Thermal (% of Marketable Coal Reserve)

Competent Person

Millennium/Mavis – 100% Coking

F – Mr Benjamin Smith, Xenith

J – Mr Sunil Kumar, Xenith

Note 1:   All Coal Reserves are reported under requirements of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources  

and Ore Reserves (‘the JORC Code’) 2012.

Note 2:  Totals may not be exact due to significant figure rounding.
Note 3:  Coal Reserves are shown on a 50% interest basis, that is only half of the present total JORC Resource is noted in the Table above.

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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT 
The information in this report relating to Coal Resources for 
the Isaac Plains Mine, Millennium/Mavis Downs, Clifford, 
The Range, Mackenzie, Belview, Tennyson and Lilyvale, 
is based on information prepared by consultants under 
the guidance of Mr Troy Turner who is Managing Director 
of Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd. Mr Turner is a qualified 
Geologist, BAppSc (Geology) from University of Southern 
Queensland, and a member of the Australian Institute 
of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Turner has over 25 years’ 
relevant experience, to the style of mineralisation and type 
of deposit under consideration and to the activity which 
he is undertaking and qualifies as Competent Person as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and 
Ore Reserves”. Mr Turner consents to the inclusion in the 
report of the matters based on the information, in the form 
and context in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to Coal Resources 
for Isaac Plains East Mine is based on information prepared 
by Dr Bronwyn Leonard who is a full-time employee 
of Stanmore Resources and has held the position of 
Superintendent Mine Geology at Isaac Plains since October 
2017. Dr Leonard is a qualified Geologist with a degree 
from University of Canterbury, and a PhD from James 
Cook University majoring in Geology/Earth Sciences 
and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Dr Leonard has over 15 years’ 
experience in exploration and resource modelling relevant 
to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under 
consideration and to the activity which she is undertaking 
and qualifies as Competent Person as defined in the 
2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. 
Dr Leonard consents to the inclusion in the report of the 
matters based on the information, in the form and context 
in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to Coal Resources 
for the Isaac Downs Mine is based on information prepared 
by Mr Toby Prior who is Principal Geologist and Director of 
Measured Group Pty Ltd. Mr Prior is a qualified Geologist, 
BAppSc (Geology) from University of Southern Queensland, 
and a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and 
Metallurgy. Mr Prior has over 24 years’ relevant experience, 
to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under 
consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking 
and qualifies as Competent Person as defined in the 
2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. 
Mr Prior consents to the inclusion in the report of the 
matters based on the information, in the form and context 
in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to Coal Resources 
for Isaac South is based on information complied by Mr 
Mal Blaik who is a Member of the Australasian Institute 
of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and is a Principal 
Consultant of JB Mining Services Pty Ltd. Mr Blaik is a 
qualified Geologist, BSc App Geol (Hons) from University 
of Queensland, 1979. Mr Blaik has more than 30 years’ 
experience in Coal Geology, having sufficient relevant 
experience to the style of mineralisation and type of 
deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is 
undertaking, to qualify as Competent Person as defined in 
the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. 
Mr Blaik consents to the inclusion in the report of the 
matters based on the information, in the form and context 
in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to the opencut Coal 
Reserves estimates for Isaac Plains Complex (IPE-IPM) 
and for Isaac Downs are based on information compiled 
by Mr Tony O’Connell, who is a Member of the Australasian 
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr O’Connell 
is the Principal Mining Consultant of Optimal Mining 
Solutions Pty Ltd and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mining 
Engineering from University of Queensland and has 
sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation 
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person, as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and 
Ore Reserves. Mr O’Connell has over 20 years’ experience 
in the estimation, assessment, evaluation, and economic 
extraction of Coal Reserves. He consents to the inclusion of 
this Reserve Estimate in reports disclosed by the Company 
in the form in which it appears.

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The information in this report relating to the Range Coal 
Reserve estimate is based on information compiled 
by Mr Richard Hoskings, who is a Mining Engineer and 
Member of the Minserve Group Pty Ltd and a Fellow of the 
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). 
Mr Hoskings has over 40 years’ experience in the opencut 
coal mining industry and as such has sufficient experience 
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit 
under consideration and to the activity 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. 
He consents to the inclusion of this Reserve Estimate in 
reports disclosed by the Company in the form in which  
it appears.

The information in this report relating to Coal Resources 
for Bee Creek and Nebo West is based on information 
prepared by Mr Rod Macpherson who is a full-time 
employee of Stanmore Resources and has held the position 
of Superintendent Strategic Resources since May 2022. 
Mr Macpherson is a qualified Geologist with an Honours 
degree from the NSW Institute of Technology majoring 
in Applied Geology and is a Member of the Australian 
Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Macpherson has over 
30 years’ experience in mining, exploration, and resource 
modelling relevant to the style of mineralisation and type 
of deposit under consideration and to the activity which 
he is undertaking and qualifies as Competent Person as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and 
Ore Reserves”. Mr Macpherson consents to the inclusion  
in the report of the matters based on the information,  
in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to the Millennium/
Mavis Opencut and Auger Coal Reserve estimate is 
based on information compiled by Mr Sunil Kumar, who 
is and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining 
and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Kumar is Principal Mining 
Engineer at Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd and has over 25 
years’ experience in the opencut coal mining industry and 
as such has sufficient experience relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration 
and to the activity 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. He consents to the 
inclusion of this Reserve Estimate in reports disclosed by 
the Company in the form in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to Isaac Plains 
Underground and Millennium/Mavis Underground Coal 
Reserve estimates, is based on information compiled by 
Mr Benjamin Smith, who is a Member of the Australasian 
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and Mine 
Manager’s Association of Australia (MMAA). Mr Smith is  
an associate of Xenith Consulting Pty Ltd and is a qualified 
Mining Engineer, holding a Master of Engineering (Mining 
Management) and Graduate Diploma (Mine Ventilation) 
from the University of New South Wales, and a Bachelor of 
Engineering (Mining, Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce 
(Management) from the University of Wollongong. Mr 
Smith also holds a First-Class Certificate of Competency 
for opencut and underground (Mine Manager) in New 
South Wales, a Second-Class Certificate of Competency 
(Undermanager) in New South Wales, a Third-Class 
Certificate of Competency (Deputy) in New South Wales, 
and a Mine Ventilation Officer’s Certificate of Competency 
in New South Wales. He has over 24 years’ experience 
domestically and internationally in underground coal 
mining, risk and mine planning and design, and has 
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of 
mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and 
to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent 
Person, as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian 
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Smith consents to the 
inclusion of this Reserve Estimate in reports disclosed  
by the Company in the form in which it appears.

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South Walker Creek Coal Resource estimates are based 
on information compiled by Mr Brad Willis. The Wards Well 
& Lancewood Resource estimate is based on information 
compiled by Mr Brad Willis. Mr Brad Willis is a Member of 
the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is 
a full-time employee of Palaris Australia Pty Ltd, Willis is a 
Principal Geologist at Palaris. He has sufficient experience 
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit 
under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking 
to qualify as a Competent Person, as defined in the 
2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of 
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. 
Mr Willis has more than 23 years’ experience in exploration 
and mining of coal deposits. Mr Willis consents to the 
inclusion of this Resource Estimate in reports disclosed  
by the Company in the form in which it appears.

The information in this report relating to the Reserve 
estimates for Poitrel and SWC is based on information 
compiled by Mr John Pala, who is a Member of the 
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). 
Mr Pala is Managing Director of Palaris. He has sufficient 
experience relevant for the style of mineralisation and 
type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person, as 
defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and 
Ore Reserves. Mr Pala has over 35 years’ experience in 
the estimation, assessment, evaluation, and economic 
extraction of Coal Reserves. Mr Pala consents to the 
inclusion of this Reserve Estimate in reports disclosed  
by the Company in the form in which it appears.

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