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OZ Minerals Limited

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OZ 
MINERALS 
ANNUAL 
REPORT
2009

OZ MINERALS LIMITED ABN 40 005 482 824

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CONTENTS

 Results for announcement 
to the market

 Chairman’s letter

Managing Director  
& CEO’s letter

Corporate Governance 

Directors’ report 

 Remuneration Overview

Remuneration Report

 Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration

Consolidated income statements

 Consolidated statements  
of comprehensive income

 Consolidated statements  
of changes in equity

Consolidated balance sheets 

 Consolidated statements  
of cash flows

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Notes to the financial statements

119  Directors’ declaration

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Independent audit report

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Shareholder information

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Contact details

 
 
RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET 

The key information for the consolidated entity is set out below: 

Consolidated entity results 

Revenue from continuing operations – A$m 

Revenue from discontinued operations – A$m 

Consolidated revenue – A$m 

12 months 
ended 
31 December 
2009 

12 months 
ended 
31 December 
2008 

608.5 

764.9 

1,373.4 

– 

1,218.4 

1,218.4 

Movement   

Movement   

$m 

% 

608.5 

(453.5) 

155.0 

n.a. 

(37%) 

13% 

(Loss) after tax attributable to equity holders 
of OZ Minerals Limited – A$m 

(517.3) 

(2,501.7) 

1,984.4 

(79%) 

Net tangible assets per share – cents 

82.2 

103.3 

Dividends paid on: 

29 September 2008 

9 April 2008 

Cents per share 

Record date 

– 

– 

156.1 

61.8 

5.0 

3 September 2008 

4.0 

19 March 2008 

Since there are no retained earnings or profit for 2009, the Directors do not propose to pay any dividends for the year ended 31 
December 2009. 

The commentary on results and outlook is set out in the Directors’ Report. 

Highlights  

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The plant at Prominent Hill was commissioned in February 2009 and was ramped up during the year achieving full 
production levels in Q4 2009 

Overall there was an excellent performance from the Prominent Hill operation during the year which resulted in $380.9 
million EBITDA and $202.6 million NPAT for the period post commissioning (from 1 May 2009) 

Significant closing cash in the balance sheet with $1,076.2 million at 31 December 2009 

Profits for the group were impacted by losses recorded on the sale of assets to China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co. Ltd.  

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 

Barry Cusack, OZ Minerals Chairman since 2002, has announced his intention to retire on 13 April 2010, at which time it is 
proposed that Neil Hamilton become the new Chairman of OZ Minerals. 

Dear Shareholder 

2009 was a rebirth year for OZ Minerals, with the sale of assets to China Minmetals and China Sci-Tech. Following the asset sales 
and the repayment of all the Company’s bank loans, OZ Minerals retained the new Prominent Hill operation in South Australia, 
exploration tenements around Prominent Hill and in Cambodia, as well as certain other assets and around $1 billion in cash.  

The Company achieved excellent results from Prominent Hill in its first year of operation in 2009, both in terms of the safe and 
rapid ramp-up of the mine and financial performance. When considering the mine’s performance as a stand-alone entity, the net 
profit after tax of $202.6 million generated for the year was an outstanding maiden result. The overall loss of $(512.4) million for 
the Group was largely as a result of the $(606.8) million loss recorded on the sale of assets in 2009.  

As foreshadowed at the last AGM, the Board has been refreshed over the year. Three new directors have been appointed who 
will each stand for re-election at the 2010 AGM. We have recruited a new Chairman in Neil Hamilton who joined the Board 
as a Director in February 2010, and it is proposed that Neil will assume the role of Chairman on my retirement on 13 April 2010. 
Neil is an experienced company director and has broad industry experience relevant to OZ Minerals. 

Also newly elected to the Board was Paul Dowd (in July 2009), who is a mining professional with more than 40 years experience, 
including as Managing Director of Newmont Australia Limited, and Charles Lenegan (in February 2010), a former Managing 
Director of Rio Tinto Australia.  

These new directors together with Terry Burgess, Brian Jamieson, Michael Eager and Dean Pritchard will form the Board upon 
the retirement of Peter Mansell and myself. In accordance with the terms of the Constitution, Brian Jamieson will stand for re-
election at the 2010 AGM. This is a Board that has an extremely well suited set of skills and experience for this Company.  

It has been my pleasure and privilege to have served as Chairman of OZ Minerals and its predecessor Oxiana over the 
last eight years, during which the market capitalisation has grown from around $200 million to $3.6 billion. The potential for 
further growth of this Company is outstanding and I wish Neil, Terry, the Board and employees of OZ Minerals and OZ Minerals’ 
shareholders a successful and prosperous future. 

Barry Cusack  

Chairman 

31 March 2010 

Dear Shareholder 

I am delighted to have joined the OZ Minerals Board at such a promising time for the Company. As Barry said in his letter, it is 
proposed that I be elected Chairman on his retirement on 13 April and as such I have taken this opportunity to write to you as 
Chairman-elect. 

My background is in law and in the investment and funds management industry, and I have been a professional company 
director for the last 10 years. I also have experience in banking, insurance, retail and wholesale and in resources. I have had a 
long association with the resources sector through service companies, providers and as a director on the boards of other 
resource companies. 

OZ Minerals is a company which has a long history of exploration, development and operation of mines. In its newly restructured 
form, the Company boasts an outstanding asset in Prominent Hill and a robust cash balance, but it importantly retains a team of 
people who are highly skilled and experienced.  

It also has a new CEO in Terry Burgess, who has been in the mining industry for over 35 years. Terry has been CEO for eight 
months and leads a team well equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities facing OZ Minerals. Terry and his team have 
set a clear and well considered strategy for the Company and it is one which I, and the other Board members, fully endorse.  

With Prominent Hill now up and running and with plans to add efficiency improvements in 2010, the outlook for the year is 
positive. The strong focus on exploration at Prominent Hill and the proposed joint venture with IMX Resources gives significant 
potential for mineral discovery in the region. Our investment here, both financial and through our people, is reflective of our 
view of the prospectivity in the Prominent Hill district tenements – all of which are within ‘truckable’ distance of the processing 
plant. 

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 

South Australia is an excellent jurisdiction for exploration and mining. The foresight of the South Australia Government with 
regard to exploration over a number of decades has been continued in recent years with projects like PACE, in which the 
government funds exploration drilling. The recent approval of the Mining and Rehabilitation Plan for the underground 
development at Prominent Hill is indicative of the support that we have had from the Department of Primary Industries and 
Resources SA and the prompt and professional approach it has shown in all of our dealings. 

Copper is the focus for the Company. We consider its outlook to be superior to any of the other base or precious metals. 
Although stockpiles of copper in warehouses increased throughout 2009, this supply remained at less than two weeks of current 
global consumption. Supply disruptions from, for example, technical issues or labour disputes continue to be experienced and 
new supply is slow to materialise. Demand from China and also India continues to grow and in the medium term the outlook for 
the market looks very strong. 

One of the pillars of the Company’s strategy is disciplined capital management. This Board supports the principle of returning 
funds to shareholders that are in excess of the requirements and investment opportunities of the business. With no profits or 
retained earnings at 31 December, there was no capacity to pay dividends in respect of 2009; however, the Board will review the 
position in mid 2010 and consider future dividend policy. Any dividend that may be declared in the future will be unfranked and 
will remain so until the Company uses its accumulated tax losses. 

I appreciate the confidence shown by my Board colleagues in selecting me as Chairman and I look forward to the opportunity of 
working with the Board and management of the Company to maximise the significant opportunities that sit before us as we 
embark on what is a new chapter in the life of the Company. 

Neil Hamilton 

Chairman-elect 

31 March 2010 

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MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO’S LETTER 

Dear Shareholder 

I feel very fortunate to be the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of a company that is so well positioned. The 
Company has a first-class asset in Prominent Hill, it has excellent exploration potential, a very healthy cash balance and an 
experienced and skilled team, who have a desire to perform, improve and grow. As a shareholder, it is my intention to realise 
value for all OZ Minerals’ shareholders.  

In 2009, OZ Minerals sold its operating, development and exploration assets, apart from the Prominent Hill operation in South 
Australia, exploration ground around Prominent Hill, an advanced exploration project in Cambodia and some equity interests in 
exploration companies. The proceeds from the asset sale allowed the Company to repay all of its bank loans – leaving it largely 
debt free (apart from a US$105 million convertible bond) and with a cash balance in excess of $1 billion. This was the new start 
of OZ Minerals.  

This major restructuring of the Company meant that our financial results were a story of two halves. During the first half, the 
Century, Golden Grove, Rosebery and Sepon mines contributed to earnings along with Prominent Hill, which commenced 
production in February. In the second half, revenue was from Prominent Hill alone. 2009 revenue from Prominent Hill was  
$608.5 million delivering an NPAT from the mine of $202.6 million. NPAT of the continuing business, including corporate and 
exploration, was $31.3 million. When taking into account now discontinued operations, the overall business recorded earnings 
before interest taxes depreciation and amortisation of $478.2 million, leading to net loss after tax of $(512.4) million – largely 
due to the loss recorded on the sale of assets to China Minmetals in June. At year end, the cash balance stood at $1,076 million. 

PROMINENT HILL 

Before I joined OZ Minerals, I was quite familiar with the Prominent Hill operation, but with an outsider’s perspective. The quality 
of the operation is well recognised within the industry and I too had a positive view of it. When I commenced with the Company, 
my first priority was to focus on getting to know Prominent Hill intimately. I am pleased to say that it surpassed my expectations 
in terms of quality and potential.  

The plant is a very robust one, which has been built to outlive the currently known mine-life and will be able to support 
expansions. The team at Prominent Hill has worked very hard in the first year of production to get the mine and the plant 
performing better than expectations. 

After commencing production in February 2009, Prominent Hill had a very successful ramp-up year. The first year of a mining 
operation is its most risky as all the design, planning and construction is tested in real time and at real scale. Overall, the 
operation performed well. We had a period in the third quarter when issues in the plant and the pit affected production, but 
these issues were overcome and the operation ended 2009 producing of 96,310 tonnes of copper and 75,535 ounces of gold, 
which was in excess of guidance.  

The outlook for Prominent Hill in 2010 is also positive, with confidence in the operation from its good performance 
in 2009 and plans to further refine the operation.  

Approximately 82% of our workforce at Prominent Hill is from South Australia. Of these, 18% are from Coober Pedy and the 
Upper Spencer Gulf – the region in the State’s north in which our operation is located – and 14% are indigenous people. This 
high local employment rate is a direct result of a deliberate effort to ensure benefits are shared with local communities and also 
to endeavour to develop a loyal and steady workforce for our operation.  

Our highly successful pre-employment training program, which enables local people with no previous mining experience to gain 
the skills required to gain a job at Prominent Hill, is something we are extremely proud of and will continue to invest in.  

In 2009, the pre-employment training program was held specifically for members of the Antakarinja local community and 
another will be held for people from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yakunytjatara (APY) lands in 2010. 

The exploration potential around Prominent Hill is undoubtedly one of our greatest assets. We have a large 4,000km2 tenement 
holding in our own right and the soon to be concluded exploration joint venture with IMX Resources Limited in a further 
3,000km2. 

Exploration in this large area recommenced in earnest in July 2009, and we have seen some early signs of encouragement with 
Prominent Hill-style mineralisation intersected. This will continue to be a major focus for the team and me in 2010. 

We also have an advanced exploration project in Cambodia, for which we announced an initial resource in mid-March 2010. This 
foundation resource at the Okvau project has given us encouragement to continue exploration in the area, which we believe 
could be a new gold district. Through our next phase of exploration, we hope to achieve a clear indication for the potential for 
resources of greater than two million ounces. 

STRATEGY 

A major event for the Company during 2009 was the development and release of a new strategy for the new OZ Minerals.  

We reaffirmed that we have a strong focus on copper. It is the fundamentals of copper we think that give the best outlook of 
any of the commodities. 

Maximising the potential from our current assets, particularly from Prominent Hill, is our first priority. This includes possible 
underground development and exploration success.  

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MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO’S LETTER 

With such a strong cash balance, a question I commonly get asked is, ‘What are you intending to do with 
the funds?’. 

We stated at our strategy presentation that we would look at potential acquisitions applying strict criteria, including commodity, 
geography, production potential and, most importantly, returns.  

It is a competitive market for copper acquisitions due to its favourable outlook and should we not identify an asset that we 
consider to be of value, we shall re-evaluate how to best deploy surplus capital, be it through capital management initiatives or 
in continued pursuit of potential merger and acquisition opportunities. 

In 2009, OZ Minerals embraced the new philosophy of Zero Harm by Choice, which is driven by a desire to make safety, heath, 
environmental and community concerns foremost in every decision we make. In 2009, improving safety performance at 
Prominent Hill in its first year of operations was a key consideration. Pleasingly, safety performance improved over the year, but 
in the final quarter of the year, we suffered two lost time injuries. This poor result continued into 2010, with six lost time injuries 
in the first quarter. We are determined to improve our safety performance and everyone at OZ Minerals is working towards 
the goal of Zero Harm.  

Thank you for your ongoing support for OZ Minerals.  

Terry Burgess 

Managing Director and  
Chief Executive Officer 

31 March 2010 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The Board is committed to following the ASX Corporate Governance Council Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations (ASX Recommendations).  The Board and Management regularly review the Company’s policies and practices 
to ensure that the Company continues to maintain and improve its governance standards following the eight ASX Corporate 
Governance Principles which are detailed below. 

Details of the main policies of corporate governance adopted by the Company and referred to in this statement and the Board 
Charter are available on the Company’s website www.ozminerals.com in the Corporate Governance section. 

Principle 1 

Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 

Role 

The Board is responsible for the overall operation and stewardship of the Company.  The Board’s specific responsibilities include:   

•  Providing input and approving the strategic direction of the Company as developed by management. 

•  Approving and monitoring capital management, major capital expenditure and project development, acquisitions and 

divestments. 

•  Monitoring of financial performance including the review and approval of significant financial and other reporting, for 

example ASX releases. 

•  Reviewing and monitoring the material business risks of the business. 

•  Reviewing and ratifying the systems in place that manage the material risks to the Company. 

•  Appointing, removing and setting succession plans for the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

•  Appointing and setting succession plans for Non-Executive Directors (NEDs). 

•  Ratifying the appointment and removal of the CEO’s direct reports (executive management team). 

•  Monitoring and reviewing executive management succession planning. 

•  Approving the criteria for assessing performance of the CEO and the executive management team. 

•  Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the CEO and executive management team in achieving the strategies, 

business goals and budgets approved by the Board. 

•  Encouraging ethical behaviour, compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures and good business practice 

throughout the organisation.  

Delegation 

Clause 7 of the Board Charter sets out the Boards’ delegation of responsibility to allow the CEO and executive management 
team to carry on the day-to-day operation and administration of the Company.  In carrying out this delegation the CEO reports 
routinely to the Board on the Company’s progress on achieving the short, medium and long term plans of the Company.  The 
CEO is accountable to the Board for the authority that is delegated by the Board.  

The Board Charter supports all delegations of responsibility by formally defining the specific functions reserved for the Board 
and its Committees, and those matters delegated to management. 

Performance review of executive management team 

In accordance with clause 6.5 of its Charter, each year the Board approves the criteria for assessing the performance of the CEO 
and executive management team.  

Following the appointment of Mr. Terry Burgess in August 2009 the Board established key performance indicators for him to 
reflect the new challenges of the organisation and these key performance indicators included the establishment of a new 
business strategy, which was released to the market in November 2009.  The Board reviewed the CEO’s performance against 
these performance criteria in January 2010.  

In addition, performance reviews of the executive management team are conducted regularly during the year by the CEO, with a 
formal process conducted once a year.  The performance of the executive management team is reviewed by comparing 
performance against agreed measures, examining the effectiveness and quality of the individual, assessing key contributions, 
identifying areas of potential improvement and assessing whether various expectations of shareholders have been met.  

A review of the performance of each member of the executive management team was conducted by the CEO in December 2009. 

Further details of how the Company assesses the performance of the CEO and the executive management team are set out in 
the Remuneration Report. 

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Principle 2 

Structure the Board to add value 

Board composition  

The Board strives to ensure that it is comprised of strongly performing individuals of utmost integrity whose complementary 
skills, experience, qualifications and personal characteristics are suited to the Company’s needs.   

The Company’s Constitution provides for a minimum of three, and a maximum of fifteen Directors.   

At the beginning of 2009, the Board comprised nine Directors, including the MD & CEO. As at the date of this report, there are 
nine Directors on the Board comprising the CEO and eight NEDs of whom two Directors, Mr. Barry Cusack, the Chairman, and 
Mr. Peter Mansell will retire on 13 April 2010, leaving a total of seven Directors on the Board with the skills and experience to 
lead and guide the Company into the future.  

 As stated in the Remuneration Report a number of changes were made during the year to the Board size and composition 
which were attributable to various reasons including the changes to the Company’s size and operations following the sale of 
assets to Minmetals, the requirement for appropriate succession planning, and to ensure that the Board had the right mix of 
skills and experience to lead and guide the Company towards achieving its strategic objectives.  

A profile of each Director, including their skills, experience, relevant expertise, special responsibilities and the date each Director 
was appointed to and (where applicable) resigned from the Board of the Company is set out in the Directors’ Report. 

Independence 

In accordance with the Board Charter and the ASX Recommendations, the Board is comprised of a majority of independent 
NEDs.  The Board has determined that all NEDs, including the Chairman, are independent and free of any relationship which may 
conflict with the interests of the Company.  In order to ensure that any ‘interests’ of a Director in a matter to be considered by 
the Board are known by each Director, each Director has contracted with the Company to disclose any relationships, duties or 
interests held that may give rise to a potential conflict.  Directors are required to adhere strictly to constraints on their 
participation and voting in relation to any matters in which they may have an interest.  Each Director is required by the Company 
to declare on an annual basis any related financial interests or details of other interests in the Company.   At the beginning of 
each Board Meeting, Directors are requested to report whether there are any conflicts that other Directors should be aware of. 

The Chair 

The Chairman, Mr. Barry Cusack and the prospective Chairman, Mr. Neil Hamilton, are both independent NEDs.  The Chairman is 
responsible for the leadership of the Board and to ensure that the Board functions effectively.  The Chairman’s role is separate to 
the duties and responsibilities carried out by the Company’s CEO.  Upon Mr. Cusack’s retirement on 13 April 2010, it is expected 
that Mr Neil Hamilton will take over the role as Chairman of the Company. 

Selection and appointment of Directors  

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee assists the Board in identifying candidates who may be qualified to become 
Directors.  The nomination and selection of all new Directors are considered by the Board, after receiving recommendations 
from the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.  The Board assesses the nominees against a range of specific criteria 
including their experience, professional skills, potential conflicts of interest, the future needs of the Company, the requirement 
for independence and the need to ensure that there is an appropriate rotation and succession process in place. 

Retirement and re-election of Directors 

The Company’s Constitution requires that a minimum of one-third of the Directors (rounded down to the nearest whole 
number) must stand for re-election at each annual general meeting (AGM) and if necessary Directors must retire by rotation to 
facilitate this.  The Directors to retire under this rule are those who have been a Director the longest period of time since their 
last election or appointment as a director.  

In selecting the Directors to retire by rotation the Board has regard to a number of factors including the optimal composition of 
the Board with reference to the on–going needs of the Company, the skills and experience of the Directors, their potential 
conflicts of interests,  and the length of time the Directors have held office.  

The Company’s Constitution also requires that Directors who have been appointed by the Board must retire and stand for re-
election at the next annual general meeting following their appointment.  

A Director must retire in any event at the third AGM since he or she was last elected or re-elected.  Retiring Directors may offer 
themselves for re-election.   

The CEO is not subject to retirement by rotation and is not taken into account in determining the number of Directors required 
to retire by rotation. 

Having regard to the above, the Directors who will retire and stand for re-election at the forthcoming annual general meeting 
are the three Directors who have been appointed since the last annual general meeting (Messrs. Neil Hamilton, Charles Lenegan 
and Paul Dowd) and the director who has been a director the longest period of time since his last election as a director (Mr. 
Brian Jamieson).  

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Director induction and education 

The Company has a process to educate new Directors about the nature of the business, current issues, the corporate strategy 
and the expectations of the Company concerning the performance of Directors.   

It has been the practice of Directors to visit the Company’s mining operations and meet with management to gain a better 
understanding of the business on a regular basis. During September 2009, the members of the Board visited the Prominent Hill 
site.  

New Directors receive a letter of appointment which outlines their main responsibilities together with an Induction Pack that 
provides new Directors with a broad range of information about the Company. All of the new Directors have visited the 
Prominent Hill site. 

Independent professional advice and access to Company information 

Directors have right of access to all relevant Company information and to the Company’s Executives and, subject to prior 
consultation with the Chairperson, may seek independent advice from a suitably qualified advisor at the Company’s expense.   

Evaluating Board and committee performance 

The Board, with the assistance of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee,  regularly monitors its performance and the 
performance of the Directors and Committees throughout the year and conducts a formal review of their performance on an 
annual basis. 

The Board finalised its annual review of the performance of the Directors in March 2010, including the performance of Mr. Dowd 
and Mr. Brian Jamieson who are standing for re-election in order for the Board to make a recommendation as to their re-
election.  Messrs. Hamilton and Lenegan only joined the Board in February 2010 therefore a formal review of their performance 
was not conducted. The Board considers that both Messrs Hamilton and Lenegan will add strength and experience to the Board 
and will complement the existing skills and experience of the Board well.  

The criterion for the evaluation of each Director is their contribution to specific Board objectives, including the following: 

•  Setting corporate strategies. 

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Identifying, analysing and ensuring that there are appropriate processes and controls in place to mitigate against and to 
respond to risks and issues. 

•  Monitoring  the Company’s progress against its strategic and business objectives. 

•  Understanding and analysing the Board papers presented by management and the effectiveness of Directors at meetings. 

•  Use of industry, financial and broad knowledge to add value to the deliberations of the Board. 

The Board also finalised the review of its performance as a whole and the performance of the Committees and formulated 
recommendations to support their continuous improvement taking into account the feedback from the performance 
questionnaire circulated to all Directors and the Board’s discussions regarding the responses received. In view of the many 
changes to the composition of the Committees during the year, it was not considered appropriate for each Committee to 
conduct separate formal reviews. Rather, the performance of the Committees and the composition of the Committees, were 
assessed as part of the overall Board and Committee review. 

Board Committees  

To facilitate the execution of its responsibilities, the Board’s Committees provide a forum for a more detailed analysis of key 
issues.   

Each Committee is entitled to the resources and information it requires to carry out its duties, including direct access to advisers 
and employees.  

Each Committee reports its deliberations to the following Board Meeting.  The current Committees of the Board are the Audit 
Committee, Sustainability Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.  Their membership and functions are set 
out as follows:    

Nomination and remuneration committee 

Current Members: Peter Mansell (Chairman), Barry Cusack and Paul Dowd. As from 13 April 2010, the members will be Neil 
Hamilton (Chair), Paul Dowd and Brian Jamieson.  

Changes during 2009: The changes to the composition of the Committee during 2009 were as follows:  

•  Anthony Larkin resigned as a member on 4 May 2009. 

•  Ronald Beevor resigned as a member on 11 June 2009. 

•  Barry Cusack was appointed as a member on 11 June 2009. 

•  Paul Dowd was appointed as a member on 23 July 2009. 

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Function: The Committee assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities in relation to remuneration of executives and NEDs 
and determining the composition and performance of the Board.  Committee duties include:  

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regularly reviewing the size and composition of the Board and making recommendations to the Board for the appointment 
and removal of Directors. 

•  ensuring that an effective and up-to-date induction and education program is implemented. 

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reviewing Board Succession Plans to ensure an appropriate balance of skill and experience is maintained. 

reviewing Executive Management Succession Plans to ensure continuity and flexibility. 

reviewing all aspects of remuneration (including base pay, incentive payments and equity awards) and any proposed change 
to the terms of employment of the Directors, the CEO,  executive management team and employees. 

regularly reviewing the Company’s remuneration framework to ensure it is linked to the Company’s performance and that it 
motivates the executive management team to pursue the long term growth of the Company. 

Audit committee 

Current Members: Brian Jamieson (Chairman), Dean Pritchard and Paul Dowd.  As from 13 April 2010, Charles Lenegan will 
replace Paul Dowd on the Committee.  

Changes during 2009: The changes to the composition of the Committee during 2009 were as follows:  

•  Anthony Larkin resigned as a member on 4 May 2009. 

•  Ronald Beevor resigned as a member on 11 June 2009. 

•  Brian Jamieson was appointed the Chairman on 21 May 2009. 

•  Paul Dowd was appointed as a member on 23 July 2009. 

•  Dean Pritchard was appointed as a member on 11 June 2009. 

Function: The Audit Committee assists the Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities in relation to financial reporting 
and disclosure processes, internal financial controls, funding, financial risk management and the internal and external audit 
functions.  

The Audit Committee reviews the financial statements, accounting policies (including conformance to relevant reporting 
standards), adequacy of Group policies relating to financial reporting and controls (including compliance with laws, regulations 
and ethical guidelines) and the annual audit arrangements, both internal and external.  It monitors the ability of the Company to 
fund its activities and reviews all funding strategies of the Group.   

The Committee also liaises with the Company’s internal and external auditors, reviews the scope of their activities, reviews their 
performance and independence and advises the Board on their remuneration, appointment and removal.  

The Audit Committee comprises three independent NEDs.  The Board has determined that all Committee members have 
appropriate experience and financial expertise to discharge the responsibilities of the Committee. 

Sustainability Committee  

Current Members: Dean Pritchard (Chairman), Michael Eager and Brian Jamieson. As from 13 April, 2010, Mr. Lenegan will 
replace Mr. Jamieson on the Committee and Mr. Paul Dowd will become a member of the committee.  

Changes during 2009: The membership of the Committee did not change during the year. 

Function: The Sustainability Committee’s role is to assist the Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities in relation to 
safety, health, environmental and community issues for the OZ Minerals Group, and the oversight of risks relating to these 
issues.   

Changes to Function during 2009: In November 2009 the Board, at the recommendation of the Sustainability Committee, 
decided that in future the Sustainability Committee would only be responsible for reviewing risks that related to safety, health, 
environmental and community issues.  In line with the smaller size of the Board, it was considered more appropriate that other 
non-financial risks such as legal and reputational risks should be reviewed and monitored by the full Board. 

Details of the number of meetings of the Board and each Committee held during the year, and each Director’s attendance at 
those meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report.  

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Principle 3 

Promote ethical and responsible decision making 

The Board and the Company’s employees are expected to uphold the highest levels of integrity and professional behaviour in 
their relationships with all of the Company’s stakeholders.  Below is a summary of the Company’s core codes and policies which 
apply to Directors and employees.  All policies are available on the Company’s website.  

Code of Conduct 

The Code describes standards for appropriate ethical and professional behavior for all Directors, employees and contractors 
working for the Company.  The Code of Conduct requires all Directors, employees and contractors to conduct business with the 
highest ethical standards including compliance with the law and to report any interest that may give rise to a conflict of interest.  
Breaches of the Code of Conduct are taken seriously by the Company and may be reported using the Company’s Whistleblower 
Program.  The Code of Conduct is made available to all employees.  

Values 

The Company has also implemented a set of values designed to guide the Directors and all employees in their day-to-day 
dealings with each other, competitors, customers and the community. The values established are Respect, Integrity, Action and 
Results.  

Whistleblower Policy 

The Company is committed to ensuring the Company’s employees and contractors can raise concerns regarding illegal conduct 
or malpractice in good faith without being subject to victimisation, harassment or discriminatory treatment, and to have such 
concerns properly investigated.  The Whistleblower Policy provides a mechanism by which all employees can confidentially 
report improper or illegal conduct without fear of discrimination.  

Trading in the Company’s shares  

To safeguard against insider trading the Company’s Securities Trading Policy prohibits Directors and employees from trading the 
Company’s securities if they are aware of any information that would be expected to have a material effect on the price of 
Company securities.   

The policy also establishes ‘black out periods’ during which Directors and employees must not trade in the Company’s securities: 

•  14 days immediately before the release of each quarterly activities report i.e. during the months of January, April, July and 

October; and 

•  31 days immediately before release of half yearly and annual results.     

Further it is recognised that Directors and the executive management team are more likely to be in possession of price sensitive 
information.  As a result Directors, including the CEO, must notify the Chairman and Company Secretary of any intended trade 
and confirm that he or she is not in possession of any price sensitive information.  The same notification process applies to 
executive management team except they must notify the Company Secretary and the CEO. 

The policy also prohibits Directors, executives and employees from entering into any hedging arrangement over unvested 
securities issued pursuant to any share scheme, performance rights plan or option plan.  

During the year the Company updated its Securities Trading Policy with respect to the rules regarding margin loans.   The policy 
has been expanded so that Directors, members of the Executive Committee and any other employees who are participants in the 
OZ Minerals Long Term Incentive Plan (i.e. senior employees) are prohibited from entering into financial arrangements such as 
margin loans, stock lending or any other arrangements involving OZ Minerals shares (or other securities) where the lender (or 
other third party) is granted a right to sell (or compel the sale of) all or part of an employee’s OZ Minerals shares (or other 
securities).  Previously, margin loans for the above mentioned individuals, had not been prohibited. However, the Company had 
sought from time to time relevant information and confirmations from the Directors with a view to ensuring that these loans 
would be disclosed under the ASX Listing Rules if they had the potential to materially affect the price of the Company’s 
securities.   

The updated Securities Trading Policy is available on the Company’s website.   

The Company discloses to ASX any transaction conducted by the Directors in the Company’s securities in accordance with the 
ASX Listing Rules.  

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Principle 4 

Safeguard integrity in financial reporting 

Audit Committee 

The Board has an Audit Committee to assist the Board to safeguard integrity in financial reporting.  The duties and membership 
details of the Committee are set out in Principle 2 above.  

Principle 5 

Make timely and balanced disclosure 

The Company is committed to providing relevant up-to-date information to its shareholders and the broader investment 
community in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements under the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 
2001. 

The Company has a Continuous Disclosure Policy and Continuous Disclosure Protocols and Procedures, which outline the 
processes, protocols and procedures for identifying information for disclosure.  The policy and the protocols and procedures aim 
to ensure that timely and accurate information is provided equally to all shareholders and market participants, consistent with 
the Company’s commitment to its continuous disclosure obligations. 

During the year the Board, as part of its regular review of its policies and procedures, approved changes to the Continuous 
Disclosure Policy and the Continuous Disclosure Protocols and Procedures to update the Charter to take into account recent 
developments in the law and practices and the new organisational structure of the Company.  

Principle 6 

Respect the rights of shareholders 

The Board aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all information necessary to assess the performance of the 
Company.  To achieve this, the Company has a Shareholder Communication Policy which outlines the process through which the 
Company will endeavour to ensure timely and accurate information is provided equally to all shareholders.  

Information is communicated to Shareholders through:  

• 

• 

the annual report which is available to all shareholders (in both hardcopy and electronic form). 

the release to the ASX and on the Company’s website, of the half yearly financial report, quarterly production and activities 
report and other information, including ASX releases in accordance with the Company’s continuous disclosure obligations. 

•  providing information on the Company’s website about the Company, including the Charters that govern the Board and 

Board Committees, the Company’s key policies, statutory reports and releases to the ASX for the last three years. 

•  providing on the Company’s website recordings of presentations and Q&A sessions with analysts following the disclosure of 

the quarterly production and activities reports and financial reports. 

• 

the release to ASX and the Company’s website of all Company presentations made during briefings conducted with analysts 
and institutions from time to time.  

Shareholders are also encouraged to attend the AGM and use the opportunity to ask questions.  Shareholders can also view the 
AGM via a webcast available on the Company’s website.  Questions can be lodged prior to the meeting by completing the 
relevant form accompanying the notice of meeting.  The Company makes every endeavor to respond to the most commonly 
asked questions.  The external auditor attends the meeting and is available to answer questions in relation to the conduct of the 
audit. 

Principle 7 

Recognise and manage risk 

The Board recognises that the identification and management of risk is an essential aspect of the Company’s approach to 
generating shareholder value.   

The Board is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the material business risks of the Company as advised by management. 
The Board reviews and ratifies the Company’s internal compliance and control systems in relation to material business risks.  
Both the Sustainability Committee and Audit Committee assist the Board in monitoring the Company’s risks, however, the Board 
maintains overall responsibility for the reviewing and monitoring the material business risks of the Company. 

The Sustainability Committee monitors the Company’s non-financial risks so far as they relate to the environment, health, safety 
or community related risks. The Audit Committee monitors the Company’s financial risks.  The Audit Committee reviews and 
assesses the adequacy of the Company’s internal control and financial management systems and accounting and business 
policies.   

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The Audit Committee is given further assurance on the Company’s financial management systems through the Company’s 
independent internal audit function.  

Management is responsible for the design and implementation of risk management and internal control systems in relation to 
material business risks.  Management ensure that procedures exist to monitor and review risks and, through observation and 
audit, gain assurance on at least an annual basis that effective controls are implemented and consistently being applied. 

Management of risk 

The Company’s aim is for risk management to become embedded into all the Company’s business systems, mining operations 
and exploration activities.  The Company is exposed to numerous risks across its business, most of which are common to the 
mining industry. The Company’s approach to managing these risks is outlined in the Company’s Risk Management Policy, which 
is aligned to the Australian Standard for risk management and is used to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and monitor risks 
across all activities of the business.  The Executive Committee periodically reviews the risk register produced through this 
process and the status of action items identified to mitigate risks and reports its findings to the relevant Board Committee and 
to the Board itself at least annually.  

Internal audit 

The Company has an internal audit function that provides assurance that the financial risks of the business are being identified 
and monitors compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures. The function has been outsourced to Deloitte. The firm 
conducts internal audit reviews in accordance with an audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. The internal audit plan is 
formulated following identification of key risks in the areas of financial and information technology controls, compliance with 
statutory regulations and policy, fraud prevention and detection plus specific services as directed by the Company to ensure an 
effective control environment.  Senior executives are responsible for implementing corrective actions recommended as a result 
of internal audit reviews. Key findings from internal audit reviews are reported to the Audit Committee.   The internal audit 
function and the Audit Committee have direct access to each other and have the necessary access to management and the right 
to seek information and explanations. 

Management assurance 

During the year management reported to the Board and its Committees on the material business risks faced by the Company, 
the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management and internal control system, and the Company’s management of its 
material business risks.  The Board will take part in a risk management workshop during 2010 to further review the Company’s 
material business risks including the Company’s management of those material business risks and the identification of any 
opportunities to create value and protect established value. 

At the Board meeting to approve the Company’s 2009 full year financial results, the Board received and considered certifications 
from the CEO and the CFO in relation to the Company’s system of risk oversight and management and compliance with internal 
controls in relation to financial reporting risks.   

The CEO and CFO certifications included declarations in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 that the 
financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the accounting standards and that they give a true and fair view, in 
all material respects, of the financial position and performance of the Company for the 2009 financial year. The CEO and CFO 
certifications also provided assurances that that the declarations provided in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations 
Act 2001 are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in 
all material respects.   

The CEO and CFO declarations and assurances were supported by management certifications, which included management 
certifications provided by Executive General Managers and General Managers responsible for the operations and key functions. 

Principle 8  

Remunerate fairly and responsibly  

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee provides recommendations and direction for the Company’s remuneration 
practices.  The Committee ensures that a significant proportion of each Senior Manager’s remuneration is linked to his or her 
performance and the Company’s performance.  Performance reviews are conducted regularly to determine the proportion of 
remuneration that will be ‘at risk’ for the upcoming year.  The Company’s executives participate in a long term incentive program 
that is linked to the Company’s performance against the Company’s peers in the resources industry. For further details on this 
see the Remuneration Report.  

Board remuneration 

The total annual remuneration paid to NEDs may not exceed the limit set by the shareholders at an Annual General Meeting 
(currently $2.7 million).  The remuneration of the NEDs is fixed rather than variable. 

The fees to be paid to Board members for the 2010 year have recently been reduced to better reflect the new size and 
composition of the Company. Further details in relation to this and Director and executive remuneration more generally are set 
out in the Remuneration Report. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Your directors present their report on the consolidated entity comprising OZ Minerals Limited (”the Company”) and its 
controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 (the “financial year”). OZ Minerals Limited is a company limited by 
shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 

Directors 

The directors of the Company during the year ended 31 December 2009 and up to the date of this report are: 

Current directors 

Barry Cusack (Non-Executive Chairman, will retire on 13 April 2010) 

Terry Burgess (appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 1 August 2009) 

Brian Jamieson  

Dean Pritchard  

Michael Eager  

Peter Mansell (will retire on 13 April 2010) 

Paul Dowd (appointed as Non-Executive Director on 23 July 2009) 

Neil Hamilton (appointed as Non-Executive Director on 9 February 2010) 

Charles Lenegan (appointed as Non-Executive Director on 9 February 2010) 

Past directors 

Ronald Beevor (resigned as Non-Executive Director on 11 June 2009) 

Peter Cassidy (resigned as Non-Executive Director on 30 January 2009) 

Anthony Larkin (resigned as Non-Executive Director on 4 May 2009) 

Andrew Michelmore (resigned as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 17 June 2009) 

Principal activities 

The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the financial year were mining of copper, gold, silver, zinc and lead, and 
various exploration and development projects. As of the date of the report, the principal activities of the consolidated entity are 
mining of copper, gold and silver and various exploration and development projects. 

The  consolidated  entity  disposed  of  several  of  its  mining  operations  during  the  financial  year.  Information  relating  to  these 
discontinued operations is set out in Note 5 to the financial statements.  

Consolidated results 

Consolidated entity (loss) attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited 

Dividends 

Dividends on ordinary shares provided for or paid in 2008 

2009 
$m 

(517.3) 

2008
$m 

(2,501.7) 

Cents per 
share 

Consolidated 
A$m 

9.0 

217.9 

Since there are no retained earnings or profit for 2009, the directors do not propose to pay any dividends for the year ended 31 
December 2009. Refer to review of results section below for further discussion on dividends. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

Oxiana Limited (which was renamed OZ Minerals Limited) and Zinifex Limited (which was renamed OZ Minerals Holdings 
Limited) have operated as one consolidated entity following the merger of the two groups which was implemented on 1 July 
2008 by way of scheme of arrangement between Zinifex Limited and its shareholders. Information relating to the acquisition of 
Zinifex Limited was set out in detail in the OZ Minerals Limited 2008 Annual Financial Report and repeated, where appropriate, 
as comparative information in Note 4. 

The consolidated entity disposed of several of its mining operations and exploration and development activities during the 
current financial year. Certain assets were sold to China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co., Ltd (“Minmetals”), and the Martabe 
Project was sold to China Sci-Tech Holdings Limited (“CST”). The consolidated entity also disposed of its entire remaining 
shareholding in Nyrstar NV, a publicly listed entity on Euronext Brussels. Information relating to these discontinued operations is 
set out in Note 5 to the financial statements.  

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Following the sale of the assets to Minmetals, the consolidated entity repaid its bank loans on 16 June 2009 and the securities 
held over the consolidated entity’s assets were discharged. Information relating to interest bearing liabilities is set out in Note 21 
to the financial statements.  

In June 2009, the consolidated entity elected to reduce its holding in Toro Energy Limited (“Toro”) by 10 million shares in order 
to achieve a non-controlling interest of 49.9 per cent. In November 2009, the consolidated entity made a further investment in 
Toro of $19.9 million to maintain its 49.9 per cent interest, as part of Toro’s share placement In November 2009, other investors 
participated in Toro’s share purchase plan, thereby reducing the consolidated entity’s interest to 42.5 per cent. Information 
relating to the investment in Toro is set out in Note 16 to the financial statements. 

The review of results section below sets out a number of other matters that have had an effect on the state of affairs of the 
consolidated entity. Other than these matters, there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated 
entity during the financial year. 

Review of results  

OZ Minerals ended 2009 as a significantly different company than when the year began. At the end of the year OZ Minerals had 
as its sole operating asset the Prominent Hill operation in South Australia which had completed a very successful first year of 
production; it had a cash balance of $1.1 billion; minimal debt and a new growth strategy. 

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill operation had a highly successful ramp-up during 2009. When examining the performance of 
Prominent Hill alone, revenues of $608.5 million and a net profit after tax of $202.6 million were returned for the eight months 
subsequent to the completion of the commissioning period. 

When considering these results it should be noted that major changes occurred within OZ Minerals during the current and prior 
years. The periods ended 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2009 are not directly comparable as a result of the acquisition of 
Zinifex by OZ Minerals in July 2008 and the sale of the assets to Minmetals and CST in June 2009. Additional discussions relating 
to the Minmetals transaction are set out in the assets section below. 

OZ Minerals results include five months’ contribution from the assets sold to Minmetals in June 2009.  

OZ Minerals consolidated results for the year were a net loss after tax of $512.4 million after including the impact of the  
$543.7 million loss incurred on the operations sold, together with costs associated with refinancing and foreign exchange losses. 

OZ Minerals 2009 production  

Operation 

Copper (tonnes) 

Gold (ounces)

Zinc (tonnes)

C1 cash costs 
US c/lb 

Total cash costs 
US c/lb

Continuing operation 

Prominent Hill 

96,310 

75,535 

70.7 

78.8 

Discontinued operations 

Century(a)  

184,043 

47.2 

Golden Grove (a) 

14,176 

12,494 

20,586 

(13.1) 

Rosebery (a) 

Sepon (a) 

1,189 

16,183 

35,134 

29.2 

29,485 

43,634 

65.0(b) 

77.6(b)
US$443.7/oz(c) 

48.4 

(1.8) 

31.8 

Total continuing and 
discontinued 

141,160 

147,846 

239,763 

(a) 

Production to 31 May contributed to the consolidated entity’s earnings in 2009 

(b) 

Sepon copper costs  

(c) 

Sepon gold costs 

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Dividend 

Given the absence of profits or retained earnings in 2009, resulting mainly from the losses incurred on the sale of assets to 
Minmetals, there was no capacity to pay a dividend in 2009. The directors will review the Company’s financial position in mid 
2010 and at that time consider the payment of an interim dividend depending on the foreseeable funding requirements of OZ 
Minerals. OZ Minerals has recognised tax losses of $591.1 million (gross) to offset taxable income and therefore will not 
generate franking credits until these losses are exhausted. Therefore any dividends will be unfranked in the near term.  

Prominent Hill  

Prominent Hill is now OZ Minerals sole producing asset. It has had a highly successful first year of operation with strong 
production figures and relatively few of the ‘teething’ issues which are often experienced in new operations of a similar scale. 

The Prominent Hill operation was built during 2007 and 2008, and commenced plant commissioning in February 2009. The plant 
commissioning was completed on 30 April 2009. The accounting profit in relation to Prominent Hill reflects the operating results 
from 1 May 2009, as the pre-commissioning costs were capitalised. 

In the third quarter of 2009 ore mining rates were lower than forecast due to a series of ‘misfires’ in the pit and sloughing events 
in the unconsolidated overburden in the pit walls impeding access to ore zones. In addition operational issues in the milling and 
flotation sections of the plant led to production guidance for the year being reduced to the lower end of the forecast range.  

In the fourth quarter the issues in the pit were resolved and changes were made to plant operations which led to very strong 
operational performance. During this quarter the ramp-up to full ‘name-plate’ capacity was completed with throughput rates in 
excess of design capacity achieved for sustained periods, good metal recoveries from the different ore types and production 
above expectations. Production for 2009 was 96,310 tonnes of copper and 75,535 oz of gold contained in concentrate, with both 
amounts in excess of forecasts and previous expectations. 

The production from Prominent Hill for 2010 to 2012 is expected to average 100,000 to 110,000 tonnes of copper and 80,000 to 
90,000 ounces of gold per annum. 

The Prominent Hill operation employs large scale, efficient mining and processing plant and equipment. This, combined with 
good copper grades and metallurgy which is amenable to conventional processing, leads to a low cost operation. 

In 2009 ‘C1’ cash costs of production (calculated according to the Brook Hunt methodology) averaged US70.7c/lb – which places 
Prominent Hill in the second quartile of copper producers world-wide. Costs were positively impacted by high production rates, 
a strong by-product credit from gold production and a stable unit of production cost base. Since most costs are incurred in A$, 
and the C1 costs are reported in US$, the strengthening of the A$ over the year resulted in higher C1 costs being reported. Costs 
also benefited from declining TC/RC’s (treatment and refining charges). In 2010 costs are expected to increase to between  
US85-95c/lb due to lower head grades and the A$ is expected to remain relatively strong against the US$. 

Commodities markets   

Copper was the largest contributor to earnings for 2009 and will continue to be so going forward. During the year the copper 
price more than doubled closing the year at $7,342/t. 

Gold and silver are by-products contributing 11 per cent and 2 per cent respectively to total revenues. 

LME copper stocks reached a 7-month low in July 2009 but then doubled over the year to end 2009 at over 500,000 tonnes. 
Despite the rapid increase, the LME stock level represents only approximately 11 days of world refined copper consumption. 
While copper stocks, both reported and unreported are held other than with the LME, the overall stock levels are low relative to 
total consumption. 

The market for copper concentrates, which represents approximately 65 per cent of the copper market was tight in 2009 due to 
poor mine supply. This was reflected in declining spot treatment and refining terms over the year which were reported to have 
reached treatment charge and refining charge (“TC/RC”) levels of less than $20/2c in the fourth quarter.  Impacts to global 
supply included production issues associated with operational failures and labour issues.  

Gold prices appreciated 25 per cent over the year and reached record levels above US$1,200/oz in December 2009. The average 
gold price for the fourth quarter was US$1,100/oz. 

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Share price  

OZ Minerals share price increased 180 per cent since resuming trade in February 2009 following a 12  week trading halt while 
the Company sought to resolve its refinancing issues. 

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Income statement 

Revenue from continuing operations of $608.5 million generated a net profit after tax of $31.3 million for the continuing 
operations. The Prominent Hill operation contributed a net profit after tax of $202.6 million in its first year of operations. 

Sales of copper concentrates from Prominent Hill, which also contain gold and silver, were the main source of this revenue along 
with interest income.  

Costs of production at Prominent Hill for the year in terms of C1 cash costs of US70.7c/lb were world competitive and put 
Prominent Hill in the second cash cost quartile of copper producers.  

Exploration expense for the continuing operations was $19.0 million – with funds employed for exploration mainly utilised 
around the Prominent Hill mine and in the wider Prominent Hill region, and to a lesser extent in Cambodia.  

Corporate costs for continuing operations were $56.2 million for the year, reflecting one off activities associated with refinancing 
and the separation of sale assets from the continuing business.  

Net financing expenses for continuing operations were $88.3 million, and reflects the consolidated entity’s non-recurring 
expenses associated with the refinancing activities in the first half of 2009. 

The result from discontinued operations after tax was a loss of $543.7 million.  This comprises a profit after tax of $63.1 million 
for the four operations over the five months to 31 May 2009, and a loss on sale of assets of $606.8 million. 

The depreciation charge of $85.7 million for the continuing operations (mostly Prominent Hill) reflects depreciating mine 
property and mine development on a unit of production of ore mined basis whereas fixed processing plant and equipment and 
other long term assets were depreciated on a straight line basis over the (9 years) life of the mine. Plant and equipment will, 
from 1 January 2010, be depreciated on the unit of production of ore processed basis to more closely align depreciation to plant 
usage. Additionally, from 1 January 2010, the depreciation for Prominent Hill will be based on assessments of proven and 
probable reserves only and will not include any proportion of mineral resources. 

No income tax is payable on the operating results of either continuing or discontinued operations given the availability of carry 
forward tax losses.  

Up until 30 June 2009 the functional currency of the primary operating entities within OZ Minerals was US$ although other 
companies in the consolidated entity had an A$ functional currency. Following the sale of assets and simultaneous repayment of 
loans in June 2009 together with the shift in the capital structure and strategic direction of OZ Minerals, it was assessed that the 
appropriate functional currency for OZ Minerals Limited and all of its Australian domiciled subsidiaries was A$, with effect from 1 
July 2009. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The A$/US$ exchange rate appreciated throughout 2009. The A$ opened the year at 69 cents to the US$, peaked at 94 cents in 
November and closed the year at 89 cents. The average exchange rate for the year was 79 cents. 

The net foreign exchange loss for the continuing operations for the year was $113.0 million.  Majority of these losses were 
recorded on the US$ denominated assets (cash and debtors) net of the US Dollar denominated liability for the convertible 
bonds. This included $70.6 million of foreign exchange losses which were realised on converting US$630.5 million to A$ since 1 
July 2009. It should be noted that one-third of these converted funds were used to meet A$ denominated operating costs and 
therefore as a matter of necessity had to be converted from US$ to A$.  The remainder of currency conversions were conducted 
to achieve a more balanced mix between US$ and A$ denominated cash holdings. 

OZ Minerals’ current cash balance was generated from two sources. One was the net proceeds of the asset sales realised in June 
2009 from sale of assets to Minmetals and to CST, less the simultaneous repayment of the bank loans. The other source was 
from operating activities. 

Possible future uses for surplus cash include expansions or developments at Prominent Hill (A$), acquisitions (A$ or US$), debt 
repayment of the convertible bonds (US$) or capital management (A$) which led the consolidated entity to adopt a broadly 
balanced mix of US$ and A$ for its cash holdings.  During the second half of the year, US$ denominated cash was steadily 
converted to A$ with the aim of having a US$ / A$ mix in the range of 40/60 to 60/40, to meet the needs of OZ Minerals going 
forward.  As OZ Minerals’ revenues are denominated in US$ and about 80 per cent of costs are in A$, currency conversion will be 
an ongoing exercise. 

Cash flow statement 

Cash inflows from operating activities for continuing and discontinued operations for the year were $176.6 million. Cash inflows 
from the sale of assets to Minmetals and CST was $1,731.3 million and $268.6 million respectively. 

Prominent Hill commenced production from the plant in February 2009 and completed its commissioning phase at the end of 
April 2009. In 2010 capital expenditure is expected to be relatively low with expenditure required on the sustaining capital and 
some facility upgrades.  

Should the Prominent Hill underground project proceed, this would require an allocation of capital expenditure and would be 
justified on a stand alone basis. 

In  June  2009,  the  consolidated  entity  elected  to  reduce  its  holding  in  Toro  by  10  million  shares  in  order  to  achieve  a  non-
controlling  interest  of  49.9  per  cent.  In  November  2009,  the  consolidated  entity  made  a  further  investment  in  Toro  of  $19.9 
million to maintain its 49.9 per cent interest, as part of Toro’s share placement. In November 2009, other investors participated in 
Toro’s  share  purchase  plan,  thereby  reducing  the  consolidated  entity’s  interest  to  42.5  per  cent.    Information  relating  to  the 
investment in Toro is set out in Note 16 to the financial statements. 

OZ Minerals also invested $10.1 million in a placement in IMX Resources Limited (“IMX”) shares as part of an exploration joint 
venture with IMX on the tenements adjacent to Prominent Hill. This gave OZ Minerals a shareholding of approximately 13 per 
cent in IMX. OZ Minerals indicated in January 2010 that it would exercise its anti-dilution rights and participate in a further 
placement if it proceeds as a result of a proposed investment by Taifeng. 

Financing activities included drawdown and repayment of a short-term loan facility of $121.5 million during the first half and 
$90.6 million of payments related to this and other loan facilities repaid in June 2009. In the second half, financing expenses of 
$2.3 million were associated mainly with interest expense on convertible bonds. 

Balance sheet 

OZ Minerals finished 2009 with a healthy balance sheet. The current capital structure of OZ Minerals includes $1,076.2 million in 
cash which is offset by the only interest bearing debt being the convertible bonds with a face value of US$105.0 million. This is 
classified as a current liability as the bond holders have a one day put option on 15 April 2010.  The convertible bond matures in 
2012.  

At 31 December 2009, OZ Minerals held $579.1 million of its cash in US$ and $497.1million in A$. This cash was held with only 
the highest rated counterparties; S&P A-1+ or the equivalent. These cash investments are spread over a range of maturities to 
mitigate exposure to interest rate movements. 

The net deferred tax asset (DTA) of $93.0 million includes DTA of $177.3 million (in respect of tax losses of $591.1 million) offset 
by deferred tax liabilities. These tax losses of $591.1 million will be used to offset future tax charges on taxable income in the 
cash flow statement. 

The funding requirements of Prominent Hill for 2010, including sustaining capital expenditure, are expected to be relatively low. 
Should plans to mine underground at Prominent Hill come to fruition then capital expenditure would be required and would be 
considered by the Board separately. OZ Minerals indicated in its November 2009 strategy statement that it wishes to grow its 
business through the acquisition of additional copper mining projects at either the exploration phase, development stage or in 
production. Sources of available cash include continuing cash flows from Prominent Hill and cash reserves of $1,076.2 million. 

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Sale of assets to Minmetals  

At the beginning of 2009, OZ Minerals owned and operated the Century, Golden Grove, Rosebery and Sepon mining operations 
and various other development projects and exploration assets, including the Prominent Hill project in South Australia which 
was in the final stages of construction. OZ Minerals had planned to refinance certain loan facilities towards the end of 2008 and 
had reasonably expected to be able to do so given its low gearing, strong balance sheet and strong revenue stream. However, 
there was a deterioration in the lending market over the course of the last quarter of 2008 and into 2009 which impacted upon 
OZ Minerals, with the result that it was not possible for OZ Minerals to reach agreement with all of the banks to achieve a 
refinancing. As a consequence, OZ Minerals explored all possible options to address its financial position including cost cutting 
and deferral of planned capital expenditure and seeking to sell assets, as well as investigating raising new equity and raising 
finance from alternative sources.  

In February 2009 OZ Minerals and Minmetals announced a proposal for the acquisition of all of the shares in OZ Minerals. While 
this would have resolved OZ Minerals’ refinancing requirements, the Federal Treasurer announced in March that, due to 
concerns about Australia’s national security interests, he would not approve Minmetals’ original proposal for acquisition of OZ 
Minerals if it included the sale of Prominent Hill, which is situated in the Woomera Prohibited Area.  

As a result of this decision and following further negotiations between OZ Minerals and Minmetals, the consolidated entity’s 
assets, other than Prominent Hill, Martabe Project in Indonesia and certain other assets were sold to Minmetals for  
US$1,386 million (A$1,731 million equivalent). Additionally, the Martabe Project was subsequently sold to CST for US$211.0 
million (A$268.6 million equivalent) in June 2009. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 

Further information about likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity and the expected results of those 
operations in future financial years, has not been included in this report because disclosure of the information would be likely to 
result in unreasonable prejudice to the consolidated entity. 

Information on directors and officers 

Particulars of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who was a director during the year ended 
31 December 2009 and up to the date of this report are set out below: 

Directors at the date of this report 

Barry L Cusack Chairman (Independent) 

BE(Hons), M.Eng.Sci., FTSE, FAusIMM, FAIM, MAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Cusack was the Managing Director of Rio Tinto Australia (1997-2001) and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Toll 
Holdings Limited and MacMahon Holdings Limited. Mr Cusack also held the position of Chairman of Coal and Allied Limited 
(1997-2001), Bougainville Copper Limited (1997-2003) and ERA Limited (2000-2002), was a Director of Smorgon Steel Group 
Limited (2002-2007) and is a former president of the Minerals Council of Australia (2001-2003). Mr Cusack is an Honorary Life 
Member of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Inc. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-Executive Deputy Chairman of MacMahon Holdings Limited (Non-Executive Director since 2002) and Non-Executive 
Director of Toll Holdings Limited (since October 2007). 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Non-Executive Director of Smorgon Steel Group Limited (from June 2002 to August 2007) and Future Directions International 
(from September 2003 to September 2008). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Chairman of the OZ Minerals Limited Board and a member of the Board’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 

Terry Burgess (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer) 

BSc, FAusIMM, FIMM, ACMA, CEng 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Burgess was most recently the Head of Business Development for AngloBase, the base metals business of Anglo American 
plc. Prior to this, he was the Global Head of Metals and Mining at ABN AMRO.  

Mr Burgess was formerly the Managing Director and CEO of Australian listed mid-cap mining company Delta Gold, and its 
successor AurionGold, between 1997 and 2002, before it was taken over by Placer Dome.  Mr Burgess' earlier experience 
includes a number of senior mining management and operational roles in Australia, Africa and Europe.  

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Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-executive Director of Magma Metals Limited from 5 January 2009. 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

None. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OZ Minerals Limited from 1 August 2009. 

Paul J Dowd  Non-Executive Director appointed on 23 July 2009 (Independent) 

BSc (Eng) 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Dowd is a mining engineer and has a professional mining career spanning more than 40 years, primarily in the private sector, 
but also served in the Public Sector as head of the Victorian Mines and Petroleum Departments during the Kennett State 
Government.   Until 2006, Mr. Dowd was Managing Director of Newmont Australia Limited and Vice President Australia and New 
Zealand Operations for Newmont Mining Corporation. Prior to this, Mr Dowd was Group Executive – Operations for Normandy 
Mining Limited.  Mr Dowd is a Council Member of the Parsons Brinkerhoff Australia Pacific Advisory Board. He serves as an 
Advisory Councillor for SAMPEG - SA Minerals and Petroleum Expert Group, is a Member of the Advisory Councils of CSIRO 
(MRSAC) and the University of Queensland - Sustainable Minerals Institute.    

Mr Dowd is a Commissioner for the SA Training and Skills Commission (TaSC) and an Advisory Member – Aboriginal Workforce 
Development Inter-Ministerial Committee, Government of South Australia.  Mr Dowd is also Chairman of RESA, (the SA 
Resources & Engineering Skills Alliance) and a Non-Executive Director of Northgate Minerals Corp (Canada) and its (non-listed) 
Australian wholly-owned subsidiaries. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

Chairman of Adelaide Resources Limited.  
Managing Director of Phoenix Copper Limited. 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Non-Executive Director of Regis Resources Limited. 
Non-Executive Director of Buka Gold Limited. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee from 23 July 2009. 

Michael A Eager Non-Executive Director (Independent) 
BE (Mining), FAusIMM 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Eager is a mining engineer with more than 40 years experience covering a wide range of mining operations and exploration 
and development activity. He retired from the position of Managing Director of Aberfoyle Limited in 1998, as director of MIM 
Holdings and Austminex NL in 2003, and a Director of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) in 2004. In 
2008, Mr Eager concluded his term as a director and deputy chairman of the Australian Nuclear Science Technology 
Organisation (ANSTO), positions he held since 2002.  

Other current listed entity directorships 

None. 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

None. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Member of the Sustainability Committee (from 20 June 2008). 

Neil Hamilton Non-Executive Director, appointed 9 February 2010 (Independent) 
LLB 

Experience and expertise 

Neil is an experienced professional Company Director and Chairman. He has more than 26 years in the legal profession and in 
business with substantial experience in a number of industries including investment/funds management, insurance, banking and 
resources. He is currently the Chairman of Mount Gibson Iron Limited and a Director of Metcash Limited. He has in recent 
months announced his pending retirement in May 2010 as Chairman of Iress Market Technology Limited and Northern Iron 
Limited. He was formerly Chairman of Challenge Bank Limited, Western Power Corporation and a Director of Insurance Australia 
Group Limited. 

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Other current listed entity directorships 

Chairman of Mount Gibson Iron Limited (since 2007), Director of Metcash Limited (since 2008), Chairman of Iress Market 
Technology Limited (since 2000) and Director of Northern Iron Limited (since 2007). 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Director of Insurance Australia Group Limited (from 1999 to 2008) and Director of Programmed Maintenance Services Limited 
(from 2007 to 2009). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

It is expected that Neil will be appointed as the Chairman of OZ Minerals Limited at the April 2010 Board Meeting. 

Brian Jamieson Non-Executive Director (Independent) 
FCA 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Jamieson was Chief Executive of Minter Ellison Melbourne from 2002 to until he retired at the end of 2005. Prior to joining 
Minter Ellison, he was with KPMG and its antecedent firms for over 30 years. During his time at KPMG, Mr Jamieson held the 
position of Chief Executive Officer Australia from 1998 to 2000, Managing Partner of KPMG Melbourne and southern regions 
from 1993 to 1998 and Chairman of KPMG Melbourne from 2001 to 2002. He was also a KPMG Board Member in Australia and 
Asia Pacific and a member of the KPMG USA Management Committee. Mr Jamieson is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants in Australia. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-Executive Chairman Mesoblast Limited (since November 2007), Non-Executive Director of Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited 
(since 2005) and Tatts Group Limited (since 2003). 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

None. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Chairman of the Audit Committee (from 21 May 2009 – Member since 20 June 2008) and Member of the Sustainability 
Committee. 

Charles Lenegan Non-Executive Director, appointed 9 February 2010 (Independent) 
BSc(Econ), AICA (UK) 

Experience and expertise 

Charles was a former Managing Director of Rio Tinto Australia. Charles had a distinguished 27 year career with Rio Tinto where 
he held various senior management positions across a range of commodities and geographies. He is also a former Chairman of 
the Minerals Council of Australia, Director of Energy Resources of Australia Limited and Director of Coal & Allied Industries 
Limited. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

None. 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Director of Coal & Allied Industries Limited (from 2006 to 2008) and Energy Resources of Australia Limited (from 2005 to 2008).  

Special responsibilities during the year 

None. 

Peter J Mansell Non-Executive Director, appointed 20 June 2008 (Independent) 
BCom, LLB, FAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Mansell was appointed to the OZ Minerals Limited Board in June 2008. Prior to this, he was Non-Executive Chairman of 
Zinifex since March 2004. Mr Mansell has a broad range of experience in the management, direction, development and 
governance of listed entities. He was a corporate and resources partner in the law firm Freehills from 1988 until February 2004. 
At various times he has been the Freehills National Chairman, Managing Partner of the Perth office and a member of the 
National Board. He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was President of its Western Australian 
division in 2002 to 2003 and sat on the National Board of that body during his presidency. Mr Mansell has previously been a 
Non-Executive Director of Hardman Resources Limited, Tethyan Copper Company Limited, and Foodland Associated Limited 
and Non-Executive Chairman of JDV Limited.  Mr Mansell is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Electricity Networks 
Corporation (“Western Power”) and a Non-Executive Director of Nyrstar SA, a company listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Brussels 
Stock Exchange. 

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Other current listed entity directorships 

ThinkSmart Limited (since April 2007) and Bunnings Property Management Limited, which is the responsible entity of Bunnings 
Warehouse Property Trust (since June 1998).  

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Non-Executive Chairman of Zinifex Limited (from March 2004 to August 2008).  

Non-Executive Chairman of West Australian Newspapers Holdings Limited (from November 2006 to December 2008), having 
been a Director from September 2001 to December 2008. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (from 20 June 2008). 

Dean A Pritchard Non-Executive Director, appointed 20 June 2008 (Independent) 
BE, FIE Aust, CP Eng, FAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Pritchard was appointed to the OZ Minerals Limited Board in June 2008. Mr Pritchard has over 30 years experience in the 
engineering and construction industry. He was Chief Executive Officer of Baulderstone Hornibrook from 1991 to 1997.  

Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-Executive Director of Spotless Group Limited (since May 2007) and OneSteel Limited (since October 2000). He is also the 
Chairman of Steel & Tube Holdings Limited (since May 2005), which is a New Zealand subsidiary of OneSteel Limited.  

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Chairman of ICS Global Limited (from June 1999 to June 2007).  

Non-Executive Director of Zinifex Limited (from March 2004 to August 2008). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Chairman of the Sustainability Committee from 20 June 2008 and a member of the Audit Committee from 11 June 2009. 

Former directors 

Ronald H Beevor Non-Executive Director (Independent) – resigned 11 June 2009 
B.A (Hons) 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Beevor is a former investment banker and was head of investment banking at NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Limited 
between 1997 and 2002. He has had an extensive involvement with the natural resources industry, both in Australia and 
overseas. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-Executive Director Bendigo Mining Limited (since 2002) and Chairman EMED Mining Public Limited (Non-Executive Director 
since 2004). 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

None. 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Member of OZ Minerals Limited Board’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee from 20 June 2008 until 11 June 2009. 

Member of OZ Minerals Limited Board’s Audit Committee (until 11 June 2009). 

Peter W Cassidy Non-Executive Director (Independent) – resigned on 30 January 2009 
BSc (Eng), PhD, DIC, ARSM, CEng, FAusIMM, FIMM, FAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Dr Cassidy was appointed to the OZ Minerals Limited Board in June 2008. Dr Cassidy has 35 years of experience in the resource 
sector, both in Australia and internationally. He was Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields Ltd from 1995 until its merger with 
Delta Gold in January 2002 to form AurionGold Limited. He remained a Director of AurionGold Limited until January, 2003. Prior 
to 1995, he was Executive Director – Operations of RGC Limited.  

Other current listed entity directorships 

Lihir Gold Ltd (since January 2003) and Sino Gold Mining Limited (since October 2002).  

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Non-Executive Director of Energy Developments Limited (from April 2003 until 30 September 2009) and was Chairman (from 
December 2008 until 30 September 2009). 

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Non-Executive Director of OZ Minerals Limited (from April 2002 to November 2007).  

Chairman of Allegiance Mining NL (from 1 April 2008 to 17 July 2008). 

Director of Zinifex Limited (from March 2004 to August 2008). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Member of the OZ Minerals Limited Board’s Audit Committee (until 30 January 2009). 

Member of the OZ Minerals Limited Board’s Sustainability Committee (from 20 June 2008 until 30 January 2009). 

Anthony C Larkin Non-Executive Director, appointed 20 June 2008 and resigned on 4 May 2009 (Independent) 

FCPA, FAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Larkin was appointed to the OZ Minerals Limited Board in June 2008. He joined the Zinifex Limited Board in March 2004. Mr 
Larkin was Executive Director – Finance of Orica Limited from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that he had a successful career with BHP 
spanning 39 years, during which he held various senior finance executive roles including Group General Manager Finance, BHP 
Minerals, for seven years and Corporate Treasurer. In 1993, he was seconded to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Foster’s 
Brewing Group until 1997. 

Other current listed entity directorships 

Non-Executive Director of Corporate Express Australia Limited (since July 2004), Incitec Pivot Ltd (since May 2003) and Eyecare 
Partners Limited (since August 2007). 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years 

Chairman of Ausmelt Ltd (from November 2004 to November 2007, having been appointed Non-Executive Director since June 
2003) and Non-Executive Director of Zinifex Limited (from March 2004 to August 2008). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Chairman of the Audit Committee (from 20 June 2008 until 4 May 2009). 

Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (from 20 June 2008 until 4 May 2009). 

Andrew G Michelmore Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (appointed 20 June 2008 and resigned on 17 June 2009) 

BE (Chem), MA (Oxon.), FIE Aust., FIChemE, FTSE, MAICD 

Experience and expertise 

Mr Michelmore was appointed as the OZ Minerals Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in June 2008. He 
joined Zinifex Limited as Chief Executive Officer in February 2008 and became Managing Director in March 2008, upon his return 
from two years working in London and Russia as Chief Executive Officer of EN+ Group. Mr Michelmore has more than 28 years 
experience in the metals and mining industry. He spent 12 years at WMC Resources Limited where he was Chief Executive Officer 
until June 2005.  

Other current listed entity directorships 

None 

Former listed entity directorships in last three years  

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zinifex Limited (from February 2008 to June 2008). 

Special responsibilities during the year 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OZ Minerals Limited until 17 June 2009.  

Company secretary 

Ms Francesca Lee General Counsel and Company Secretary 

BCom, LLB (Hons), LLM, Grad Dip CSP, ACIS 

Ms Lee was appointed as the General Counsel and Company Secretary in June 2008 in anticipation of the merger with Zinifex 
Limited. Prior to the merger, Ms Lee was General Counsel and Company Secretary of Zinifex Limited. She is a member of the OZ 
Minerals Limited Executive Committee. Before joining Zinifex Limited she was a Group Counsel at BHP Billiton and has also held 
a number of senior positions at Rio Tinto Limited including Group Counsel, and General Manager Internal Audit and Risk Review, 
and was Vice President of Structured Finance at Citibank Limited. She has been a member of the Board of Metropolitan Waste 
Management Group, a Victorian Statutory Authority since its inception in 2006 and was appointed a member of the Australian 
Takeovers Panel in May 2009. 

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Attendance at meetings 

The number of meetings of OZ Minerals Limited’s Board of Directors and of each Board committee held from the beginning of 
the financial year until 31 December 2009, and the number of meetings attended by each director is set out below: 

Board Meetings 

Board Committee Meetings 

Audit 

Nomination and 
Remuneration 

Sustainability 

B L Cusack 

T Burgess (a) 

A G Michelmore (b) 

R H Beevor (b) 

P W Cassidy (b) 

M A Eager 

B Jamieson 

A C Larkin (b)  

P J Mansell 

D A Pritchard 

P J Dowd (a) 

A 

25 

4 

15 

18 

4 

24 

24 

15 

24 

23 

5 

B 

25 

4 

19 

19 

4 

25 

25 

15 

25 

25 

5 

C 

A 

- 

- 

4 

1 

- 

1 

1 

- 

1 

1 

- 

- 

4 

1 

2 

- 

1 

7 

2 

- 

6 

4 

B 

- 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

7 

2 

- 

6 

4 

A 

4 

4 

4 

3 

- 

- 

- 

2 

8 

- 

4 

B 

5 

- 

- 

3 

- 

- 

- 

2 

8 

- 

4 

A 

- 

1 

2 

- 

- 

3 

4 

- 

- 

4 

- 

B 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4 

4 

- 

- 

4 

- 

A = Number of meetings attended. Note that directors may attend Committee meetings without being a member of that 

Committee. 

B = Number of meetings held during the time the director held office (in the case of Board meetings) or was a member of the 

relevant committee during the year. In addition, a Board Refinancing Subcommittee that was established in late November 
2008 met once in January 2009 for the purpose of being informed on the progress of, and to liaise with, management in 
relation to the negotiations for refinancing of the Company and consolidated entity’s various debt facilities. Messrs. Cusack, 
Mansell and Larkin were members of the Committee and they all attended the meeting, Mr. Michelmore was also present at 
the meeting. 

C = Number of absences from out of session Board meetings attributable to the short notice of the meetings or due to a conflict 

of interest.  

(a)  Mr Burgess joined the consolidated entity on 1 August 2009 and Mr Dowd on 23 July 2009 respectively. 

(b)  Mr Michelmore resigned on 17 June 2009, Mr Beevor resigned on 11 June 2009, Dr Cassidy resigned on 30 January 2009 and Mr Larkin 

resigned on 4 May 2009. 

Directors interests 

The relevant interests of each director in the ordinary shares of OZ Minerals Limited at the date of this report are set out below: 

Director 

B L Cusack 

T Burgess  

M A Eager 

B Jamieson 

P J Mansell  

D A Pritchard  

P J Dowd 

N Hamilton 

C Lenegan 

Total 

Shares 

Performance rights 

2,124,113 

101,409 

2,115,699 

1,085,267 

259,838 

127,191 

30,000 

- 

- 

- 

589,055 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,843,517 

589,055 

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Safety and environmental regulation 

A major program of safety improvement initiatives was carried out across all operations of OZ Minerals during 2009. This 
focused on implementing all recommendations that came out of investigations into two fatalities and a serious permanent 
disabling injury that occurred at OZ Minerals’ operations during 2008, as well as the five Key Safety Actions that were identified 
as core to the improvement of safety management across the business.  Safety performance for OZ Minerals’ ongoing 
operations improved on a year on year basis, with an 18 percent reduction in the consolidated entity’s Total Recordable Injury 
Frequency Rate.  

As part of the strategy development which was conducted during the second half of 2009, OZ Minerals has committed to 
achieving Zero Harm by Choice. This commitment is reflected in the OZ Minerals Sustainability Policy, which was updated during 
2009, and is supported by the OZ Minerals Sustainability Standards, which are a comprehensive set of standards for 
management of the safety and health, environmental and social aspects of the business. These standards apply to all phases of 
mine life and are subject to periodic review to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the consolidated entity and are 
aligned with industry best practice standards such as the Minerals Council of Australia’s (“MCA”) Enduring Value. An 
independent audit of performance against these standards is planned for the Prominent Hill operation in early 2010. 

OZ Minerals is subject to environmental regulation in respect of its activities in both Australia and overseas. In addition to the 
licensing and permit arrangements which apply to its overseas activities, the consolidated entity’s Prominent Hill operation holds 
various environmental licences and permits under the laws of the Commonwealth, States and Territories. 

Compliance with the consolidated entity’s licenses and permits is monitored on a regular basis and in various forms, including 
environmental audits conducted by regulatory authorities and by the consolidated entity, either through internal or external 
resources. A documented process is used by the consolidated entity to classify and report any exceedence of a licence condition 
or permit condition, as well as any incident reportable to the relevant authorities. These events are also reported to senior 
management and, if applicable, to the Board. 

As part of the consolidated entity’s internal processes, all reportable environmental non-compliances and significant incidents 
are reviewed by the Executive Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the OZ Minerals Board of Directors.  These 
incidents require a formal report to be prepared identifying the factors that contributed to the incident or non-compliance and 
the actions being taken to prevent any reoccurrence. 

There were no reportable environmental non-compliances at the Prominent Hill operation during 2009.  

At discontinued operations, the number of environmental non-compliances in 2009 was 221 (2008: 61). The majority (207) of 
these related to water discharge quality exceedences at the Century mine that occurred when the region experienced 
exceptionally heavy rainfalls throughout January and February 2009. Exceedences of specified water discharge limits were also 
reported at the Golden Grove mine (five events) and at the sewerage treatment plant associated with the Pelican’s Inn 
accommodation facility at Karumba (two events). Other non-compliances related to the loss of tailings slurry or process water 
from primary containment at Golden Grove (four events) and at the Rosebery mines (two events), as well as a single non-
compliance that related to an exceedence of the permitted water level at the Golden Grove tailings storage facility. These events 
were reported by OZ Minerals to the relevant authorities.  Actions were commenced by OZ Minerals, prior to the disposal of 
these assets, to prevent reoccurrence of these events.  

The main approval document for the Prominent Hill operation, the Mining and Rehabilitation Program (‘MARP’), was updated to 
include the proposed underground operations at this site and received regulatory approval in December 2009. 

During the year, OZ Minerals completed its first report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 
(‘NGERS’). Prior to the submission of the report, a comprehensive, independent, readiness assessment was conducted on the 
processes that OZ Minerals had developed to meet the requirements of the NGERS Act. OZ Minerals continues to participate in 
the Australian government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program. 

Insurance and indemnity 

Article 7.3 of OZ Minerals Limited’s Constitution requires the Company to indemnify each director and secretary of the 
Company, to the extent permitted by law, against liability incurred in or arising out of the conduct of the business of the 
Company or the discharge of the duties of the director or secretary. 

The consolidated entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with each of its current and former non-executive 
directors and members of the Executive Committee, the Company Secretary, the Treasurer and each employee who is a director 
of a controlled entity of the consolidated entity in conformity with Article 7.3.  Since the date of the previous Directors’ Report, 
the consolidated entity entered into new Deeds of Indemnity with Terry Burgess, Paul Dowd, Neil Hamilton and Charles Lenegan 
on their appointment as directors and with Mick Wilkes and Andrew Coles on their appointment as members of the Executive 
Committee. 

In conformity with Article 7.3, each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the full extent 
permitted by law. Where applicable each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest 
extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred whilst acting as an officer of OZ Minerals, any of its related bodies corporate and 
any outside entity, where such an office is held at the request of the Company. Under any such indemnities to its directors, 
officers or employees the Company has met the legal costs (being approximately $110,000) incurred by certain officers in 
responding to the ASIC investigation that is currently being conducted in relation to the Company’s disclosure obligations.   

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The consolidated entity has a policy that it will, as a general rule, support and hold harmless an employee who, while acting in 
good faith, incurs personal liability to others as a result of working for the consolidated entity.  

No indemnity has been granted to an auditor of the consolidated entity in their capacity as auditors of the consolidated entity.  

The consolidated entity has paid a premium for a contract insuring all directors and officers of the consolidated entity and each 
of its controlled entities against certain liabilities and expenses arising as a result of work performed in their respective 
capacities, to the extent permitted by law. The directors have not included details of the nature of the liabilities covered or the 
amount of the premium paid in respect of the directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contract, as (in accordance with normal 
commercial practice) such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contract.  

The directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contracts of Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited which existed at the time of the 
merger with Zinifex Limited, now provide run-off cover that insures directors and officers of those consolidated entities and each 
of their controlled entities for events prior to the merger. The directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contract that was entered 
into upon the merger of Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited to form OZ Minerals Limited now provides run-off cover that insures 
directors and officers of those consolidated entities and each of their controlled entities for events following the merger and up 
to the time of the sale of assets to Minmetals. A new directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contract was entered into 
immediately following the sale of assets to Minmetals that insures directors and officers of those consolidated entities and each 
of their controlled entities for events following the sale of assets to Minmetals.  

There is also an insurance policy that covers the directors, officers and employees of Zinifex Limited (now renamed OZ Minerals 
Holdings Limited) against certain liabilities that they may incur in connection with the disclosure documents relating to the Initial 
Public Offering for the sale of shares in Zinifex Limited. The premium for this policy was paid by the Zinifex Group and not the 
consolidated entity. Following the merger between Oxiana Limited (now OZ Minerals Limited) and Zinifex Limited, this contract 
was replaced with a contract for run-off cover insuring directors and executive officers of Zinifex Limited and each of its 
controlled entities for events prior to the merger. An insurance policy for the directors, officers and employees of Allegiance 
Limited was also replaced with a contract for run-off cover for events prior to the acquisition of Allegiance by Zinifex Limited. 

Proceedings on behalf of the consolidated entity 

At the date of this report there are no leave applications or proceedings brought on behalf of the consolidated entity under 
section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Audit and non-audit services 

The Company, with the prior approval of the Audit Committee, may decide to employ the external auditor on assignments 
additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the OZ Minerals consolidated entity 
are important, and where these services will not impair the external auditor’s independence. 

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the external auditor (KPMG) and its related parties for audit and non-audit services 
provided during the year are set out below.  

Audit services 

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001 
including audit of subsidiary financial statements 

KPMG Australia 

Overseas KPMG firms 

Other services for KPMG Australia 

Due diligence services 

Other assurance services 

Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 

Other regulatory services  

Total other services for KPMG Australia 

Total fees 

Consolidated 2009
$ 

1,588,000 

50,000 

1,638,000 

254,000 

146,000 

58,000 

34,000 

492,000 

2,130,000 

Audit services for KPMG Australia include fees of $580,000 relating to finalisation of the audit of 31 December 2008 financial 
report.  

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In accordance with the advice received from the Audit Committee, the Board 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 all non-audit services by the auditor, as set out above, did not compromise the 
auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 

• 

• 

All non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and 
objectivity of the external 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”, including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or a 
decision-making capacity for OZ Minerals Limited or its controlled entities, acting as advocate for the Company or jointly 
sharing economic risk and rewards. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 

In February 2010 OZ Minerals announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors, Neil Hamilton and Charles 
Lenegan. Neil Hamilton is expected to be elected as Chairman of OZ Minerals at the April 2010 Board Meeting.  

There have been no other events that have occurred subsequent to the reporting date which have significantly affected or may 
significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, results or state of affairs in future years. 

Rounding of amounts 

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 
relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the Directors’ Report. Amounts in the Directors’ report have been rounded off in 
accordance with the Class Order to the nearest million dollars to one decimal place, or in certain cases, to the nearest thousand 
dollars. All amounts are in Australian dollars only, unless otherwise stated. 

External auditor 

KPMG continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. A copy of the external auditor’s 
independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 47. Details of the 
amounts paid or payable to KPMG and its related parties for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out in 
Note 35 of the financial statements. 

Remuneration report 

The remuneration report which has been audited by KPMG is set out on pages 29 to 46 and forms part of the Directors’ report. 

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

Barry L Cusack 
Chairman 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

Terry Burgess 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

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REMUNERATION OVERVIEW 

OZ Minerals Limited has undergone considerable change during 2009, and is a very different company to the one created by the 
merger of Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited on 1 July 2008. This has had a bearing on the Company’s remuneration policy and 
practices, and this Remuneration Overview is intended to provide shareholders with a summary of those changes. Shareholders 
are encouraged to read the Remuneration Overview in conjunction with the full Remuneration Report. 

Key actions and initiatives 

Responding to the changed environment 

•  As reported in the 2008 Remuneration Report, the financial circumstances facing the Company at the end of 2008 led  

OZ Minerals to impose a remuneration freeze and suspension of the All Employee Share Plan, Short Term Incentive (STI) 
and Long Term Incentive (LTI) programs. 

•  As a result of developments during 2009, particularly the sale of assets to Minmetals Group (MMG) in June 2009,  

OZ Minerals retained only one operating asset and is a simpler business. The Company has made a number of subsequent 
changes to its organisational structure and remuneration practices: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Recomposition of the Board of Directors and a reduction in its size with the appointment of three new Non-Executive 
Directors (NED) and the retirement of two Directors and planned retirement of two additional Directors (including the 
Chairman), leading to the total number of NEDs reducing to six by 13 April 2010; 

Reduction in Board and Committee fees payable to the Non-Executive Chairman and Directors from January 2010, 
which are shown in Section 8.2 of the Remuneration Report; 

Reduction of the number of senior management members of the Executive Committee from the original ten to five, 
with three new members (including the MD and CEO) appointed during the last six months of 2009; and 

Revision of the remuneration package for the MD and CEO in line with the Company’s current size and structure. 

•  With the change in the Company’s financial circumstances following the sale of assets, successful commissioning of the 
Prominent Hill mine and recovery of commodity prices, the Board reviewed the Company’s remuneration initiatives and 
decided to: 

• 

Reinstate the STI program for the second half of 2009, with payments to be pro-rated to reflect a six-month period and 
to be subject to achievement of normal performance hurdles. 

•  Offer a one–off payment, at the time of the repayment of the main debt facilities, to all permanent staff, in recognition 

of their significant contribution to the continued operation of the Company through difficult times in the first half of 
2009, especially as the Company had of necessity implemented a remuneration freeze which was maintained 
throughout 2009.  

These payments were offered to all employees, including those transferring to MMG as it was deemed unfair to treat 
those transferring with the sold assets any differently from those with whom they had worked alongside for the prior 
period, but who were remaining with OZ Minerals.    

Remuneration aligned to Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 

OZ Minerals is committed to the close alignment of remuneration, particularly that of executives, to TSRs. OZ Minerals stated, in 
the public release of its strategy in November 2009, that: 

• 

• 

it would measure the success of its operations and strategy by the achievement of superior TSRs; and 

performance-based remuneration would be determined by the achievement of overall Company performance and strategic 
objectives. 

To this end, the key aspects of the remuneration practices, further detailed in section 2 of this Remuneration Report, are: 

•  Alignment between the business and market needs.  

• 

• 

Simple and equitable remuneration structures.  

Clear links between performance and reward. 

•  Mix of fixed and at-risk remuneration positioned within market norms. 

• 

• 

• 

Remuneration structures to recognise talent identification and management. 

Focus on professional development and succession planning.  

Commitment to good governance, transparency and clear communication with shareholders. 

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The Remuneration Report provides details of the Company’s senior executive remuneration in accordance with the statutory 
obligations and accounting standards. The following table is provided to show the current annual remuneration packages of the 
current Senior Executives. 

Name 

Terry Burgess 
MD & CEO(1) 

Andrew Coles 
CFO (1) 

John Nitschke 
EGM Projects & 
Technical Services (2) 

Michael Wilkes 
EGM Operations (1) 

Fixed annual 
remuneration 
(including 
superannuation 
contributions) 

STI as percentage of 
Fixed annual 
remuneration 

LTI as percentage of 
Fixed annual 
remuneration 
(maximum) 

Maximum 
possible total 
annual 
remuneration 

$950,000 

50 – 100 

$500,000 

$680,000 

40 – 80 

40 – 80 

80 

80 

80 

$2,660,000 

$1,300,000 

$1,768,000 

$400,000 

40 – 80 

80 

$1,040,000 

(1) Appointed to their positions in 2009. 

(2) Has been a KMP of the Company since 2005. 

Looking forward: Stabilisation and a new beginning 

OZ Minerals undertook a number of remuneration initiatives in 2009 that are appropriate and responsive to its changed 
circumstances.  

OZ Minerals is now in a stable and healthy financial position and looks forward to maximising the value of its assets and to 
identifying and developing further opportunities in line with its stated strategy. 

OZ Minerals will ensure its remuneration policy continues to enable it to access the human resources necessary to achieve its 
strategic objectives and maximise shareholder value. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

The Directors of OZ Minerals Limited present the Remuneration Report for the Company and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009. This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001. A glossary is set out at the back of the Report.  

1.  Details of key management personnel 

The Remuneration Report sets out remuneration information for the Company’s and Group’s KMP during 2009. Key 
Management Personnel are defined as NEDs, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) and other 
designated senior executives who are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its 
controlled entities “Senior Executives”. They include the five highest remunerated executives of the Company and Group for 
2009, and are listed in Table 1.1 below. 

Table 1.1: CEO and Senior Executives during 2009 

Name 

Current 

Position 

Period  as a kmp 

Terry Burgess 

MD & CEO 

Andrew Coles 

CFO 

Commenced 1 August 2009 

Commenced 17 June 2009 

John Nitschke 

EGM Projects & Technical Services 

All of 2009 

Michael Wilkes 

EGM Operations 

Commenced 17 June 2009 

Former 

Andrew Michelmore (1) 

MD & CEO 

David Lamont (1) 

CFO 

Brett Fletcher (1)  

EGM Operations 

Ceased 16 June 2009 

Ceased 16 June 2009 

Ceased 16 June 2009 

Bruce Loveday (2) 

Acting CEO 

Commenced 17 June 2009, ceased 31 July 2009 

Peter Lester (3) 

EGM Business Development 

Ceased 3 July 2009 

Antony Manini (4) 

EGM Exploration and Business Development 

Ceased 9 October 2009 

Notes: 
(1)  The employment of Messrs. Michelmore, Lamont and Fletcher was transferred from OZ Minerals to MMG as part of the asset sale on  

16 June 2009. 

(2)  Mr. Loveday was Acting CEO from 17 June – 31 July 2009. He retired from OZ Minerals on 14 August 2009.  
(3)  Mr. Lester was EGM Business Development and retired from OZ Minerals on 3 July 2009.  
(4)  Mr. Manini was EGM Exploration and became EGM Exploration and Business Development on 16 June 2009. He resigned on 9 October 2009. 

Table 1.2: Non-executive directors during 2009 (1) 

Name 

Position 

Period as a KMP 

Current (2) 

Barry Cusack 

Paul Dowd 

Michael Eager 

Brian Jamieson 

Peter Mansell 

Dean Pritchard 

Former 

Ronald Beevor 

Peter Cassidy 

Anthony Larkin 

Note: 

Chairman 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

All of 2009. Will retire on 13 April 2010 

Commenced 23 July 2009 

All of 2009 

All of 2009 

All of 2009. Will retire on 13 April 2010 

All of 2009 

Ceased 11 June 2009 

Ceased 30 January 2009 

Ceased 4 May 2009 

(1)  All NEDs of OZ Minerals are Independent Directors pursuant to the terms of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, 

as detailed in Box 2.1 of those Recommendations. 

(2)  Messrs. Hamilton and Lenegan were appointed as NEDs on 9 February 2010. 

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2.  Remuneration Policy 

The Company has always adopted a policy that senior executive remuneration should be comprised of fixed and ‘at-risk’ 
components. The events that impacted OZ Minerals throughout 2009, including the sale of assets to Minmetals, materially 
affected the Company’s remuneration policy and practices, including the implementation of a remuneration freeze and 
suspension of the All Employee Share Plan, and the Short Term Incentive (STI) programs (STIP) and Long Term Incentive (LTI) 
programs (LTIP) and the payment of a one-off discretionary payment in June 2009 (as outlined further below). These events are 
discussed elsewhere in OZ Minerals 2010 Annual Report, of which the Remuneration Report is part. 

2.1  Overview of remuneration policy and practices 

The remuneration policy outlined below demonstrates the linkage between remuneration and business strategies and the 
impact that those imperatives have on the actual remuneration arrangements of the Company.  The overriding business 
objective is to achieve superior returns in the resources sector.  

The Company’s remuneration policy is underscored by the following guidelines on remuneration: 

OZ Minerals is committed to the close alignment of remuneration to TSR. OZ Minerals stated, in the public release of its Strategy 
in November 2009, that: 

• 

• 

it would measure the success of its operations and strategy by the achievement of superior TSR; and 

performance-based remuneration would be determined by the achievement of overall Company performance and strategic 
objectives. 

To this end, the Company reviewed and redefined its remuneration policy during 2009, further details of which are set out in 
section 2 of this Report. Key aspects of this are: 

• 

Business Needs and Market Alignment 

OZ Minerals’ remuneration policy is designed to facilitate the achievement of corporate objectives. It is based on current 
remuneration appropriate practices and is aligned with the achievement of TSR. 

• 

Simplicity and Equity 

OZ Minerals’ remuneration philosophy, policy, principles and structures are simple to understand, communicate and 
implement, and equitable across the Company. 

• 

Performance and Reward Linkages 

Properly designed, remuneration policy supports and drives company and team performance and encourages the 
demonstration of desired behaviours. Performance measures and targets are few in number, outcome-focused and 
customised at an individual level to maximise performance and accountability. Unless overall corporate financial 
performance meets a defined minimum level, no incentive compensation will be payable. 

•  Market Positioning and Remuneration Mix 

Remuneration comprises fixed remuneration, which is not impacted by performance, and incentive (or “at-risk”) 
remuneration, which is determined by corporate and individual performance. Fixed remuneration is competitive, positioned 
at the 50th percentile of the relevant external remuneration market. Incentive remuneration structures are designed so that 
expected fixed plus incentive remuneration is positioned at the 50th percentile of the relevant external market for at-target 
performance and up to the 75th percentile of the relevant external market to recognise exceptional (i.e., maximum) 
performance. The remuneration weightings of fixed and at-risk remuneration, both short and long term, depend on the 
scope and accountabilities of the role. 

• 

Talent Management and Reward Linkages  

Remuneration policy is tightly linked with the performance and talent management frameworks in order to reward and 
recognise the achievement of role accountabilities and to support the engagement of future leaders. 

• 

Professional Development and Succession Planning  

The Company has in place professional development programs and a succession planning structure to ensure that its 
human resource capability remains at the required standard and provides a pipeline of internal recruits to minimise our 
external recruitment costs. 

• 

Governance, Transparency and Communication with Shareholders  

OZ Minerals is committed to developing and maintaining remuneration policy and practices that are targeted at the 
achievement of corporate objectives and the maximisation of shareholder value. It will openly communicate this to 
shareholders and other relevant stakeholders, and will always be within the boundaries of legal, regulatory and industrial 
requirements. The Board has absolute discretion in the development, implementation and review of the key aspects of 
remuneration.  

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2.2  Managing Director and CEO and Senior Executive Remuneration – Key Principles 

Senior Executive remuneration is comprised of fixed remuneration and at-risk remuneration. At-risk remuneration is that part of 
senior executives’ and other employees’ remuneration that is tied to achievement of a combination of Company, site, team and 
individual performance objectives, to the creation of shareholder value and, for some Senior Executives, the satisfaction of 
retention conditions. There are two components of at-risk remuneration – the STIs and LTIs. 

To ensure that Senior Executive remuneration remains consistent with the Company’s remuneration policy and guiding 
principles, remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board with the assistance of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee 
and, where needed, external remuneration advisors.   

In conducting the remuneration review the Board considers: 

• 

• 

the remuneration policy and practices; 

the core skills and experience required of each role in order to grade positions accurately; 

•  market benchmarks using salary survey data from the Australian All Industrials and Minerals sectors;  

• 

• 

individual performance against key job objectives as specified in the person’s annual performance contract, and with 
comparison against their peers; and  

business plans and budgets. 

Questions and answers about senior executive (including KMP) remuneration 

Remuneration Mix 

What is the balance 
between fixed and ‘at 
risk’ remuneration? 

The mix of fixed and at-risk remuneration varies depending on the role and grading of senior 
executives, and also depends on the performance of the Company and individual executives. 
More senior positions have a greater proportion of at risk remuneration.  

If overall Company performance fails to meet a minimum standard, no senior executives will be 
entitled to receive any at-risk remuneration. For all senior executives, it is therefore possible that 
no at-risk remuneration will be earned and that fixed remuneration will represent 100% of total 
remuneration.  

If maximum at-risk remuneration is earned, the ratio percentage of fixed to at-risk remuneration 
would be: 

•  MD & CEO: 35.7% fixed, 64.3% at-risk; and 

• 

Other current senior executive: 38.5% fixed 61.5% at-risk. 

Fixed Remuneration 

What is included in 
fixed remuneration? 

Fixed remuneration provides a regular base reward that reflects the job size, role, responsibilities 
and professional competence of each executive, according to his/her knowledge, experience and 
accountabilities.  

A senior executive’s fixed remuneration comprises salary and other benefits (including statutory 
superannuation contributions) that may be taken in an agreed form, including cash, leased motor 
vehicles and additional superannuation, provided that no extra cost is incurred by the Company. 

When and how is fixed 
remuneration 
reviewed? 

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually. Any adjustments to the fixed remuneration for Mr 
Burgess and his direct reports must be approved by the Board after recommendation by the 
Nomination & Remuneration Committee.  External remuneration data is obtained prior to 
recommendations being made. 

Short Term Incentive (STI) 

What is the STI Plan? 

The STI is one part of the at-risk cash reward opportunity, based predominantly on a mix of 
Group, functional/site and individual targets. 

Why does the Board 
consider an STI is 
appropriate? 

At-risk remuneration strengthens the link between pay and performance. The purpose of these 
programs is to make a large proportion of the total market reward package subject to meeting 
various targets linked to OZ Minerals’ business objectives. The use of incentives avoids much 
higher levels of fixed remuneration. Incentives are designed to focus and motivate employees to 
achieve outcomes beyond the standard expected in the normal course of ongoing employment.  
A reward structure that provides at-risk remuneration is also necessary as a competitive package 
in the Australian and global marketplace for executives. 

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Does the STI take into 
account different 
levels of performance 
compared to 
objectives? 

What are the 
performance 
conditions? 

Yes, the STI plan recognises both target and maximum performance outcomes. To achieve 
“target” performance, a senior executive must achieve agreed business and individual objectives. 

To achieve “maximum” performance, the senior executive must achieve exceptional business and 
individual performance outcomes.   

The performance measures will provide a mix of Company, Site and Individual Key Performance 
Indicators. Individual KPI’s will include financial, safety, job specific goals as well as demonstrated 
adherence to the OZ Minerals’ Values and Code of Conduct. These STI performance conditions 
have been selected because they ensure a strong and definite link between executive reward and 
Company results. 

For 2010, in addition to these performance measures unless actual earnings before interest, tax, 
depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) earned by the Company over the financial year is at least 
equal to 30% of the budgeted level of EBITDA for the year, no STI amounts will be payable 
irrespective of whether other performance indicators have been met. If this minimum condition is 
reached, individual performance against objectives then becomes the basis for determining what 
STI payments are made to individuals, if any.  

What is the value of 
the STI opportunity? 

The STI reward opportunity for the MD and CEO at ‘target’ is 50% of the total fixed remuneration, 
and up to 100% of the total fixed remuneration for “maximum” performance. 

The STI reward opportunity for other senior executives at ‘target’ is 40% of the total fixed 
remuneration, up to 80% for “maximum” performance.  

If the executive leaves OZ Minerals then the Good Leaver Policy may apply (subject to the 
executive’s contract) and, if the requirements are met, the STI may be granted on a pro rata basis 
in relation to the period of service completed, subject to the discretion of the Board and 
conditional upon the individual performance of the relevant executive. 

How is STI assessed? 

The MD and CEO assesses the business performance of his executive team throughout the year, 
for progress and improvement, to arrive at a summary assessment at year end, for discussion 
with the Board. 

As a higher level review, the Board also reviews the performance assessment of all executives 
who report directly to the MD and CEO, with a view to understanding, endorsing and/or 
discussing individual circumstances and potential. 

Were there any bonus 
or one-off payments 
made in 2009? 

The STI programs for 2008 and 2009 were suspended, and no STI payments were made in 2009. 
The STI program was reinstated for the second half of 2009, and STI accrued payments due to 
KMPs for this period, which were made in 2010, are shown in Table 3B of this Report. 

The Company elected to offer one-off payments to all permanent staff throughout the Company 
in June 2009, in recognition of their significant contribution to the continued operation of the 
Company during the difficult times experienced in the first half of the year. One-off payments to 
KMPs are shown in Table 3A of this Report. 

Long term incentive (LTI) 

What is the LTI Plan? 

Why does the Board 
consider an LTI is 
appropriate? 

The LTI is TSR performance-based and is part of the “at-risk” equity-based reward linked to the 
Company’s medium to long-term TSR. 

There are also legacy equity plans of both Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited that continue on 
foot (and are summarised in the table below).  

The Board recognises the importance of the provision of an LTI plan for its MD and CEO and 
senior executives, and determined that it was appropriate to reintroduce the LTIP once the 
Company’s financial circumstances had improved. A grant was made on 22 December 2009. The 
number of performance rights granted to each executive was calculated by reference to the 
volume weighted average share price on the five trading days up to and including 23 November 
2009 being $1.2902. The Company believes that a LTI plan can: 

• 

• 
• 
• 

ensure that business decisions and strategic planning have regard to the Company’s long 
term performance; 

be consistent with contemporary remuneration governance standards and guidelines;  

be consistent and competitive with current practices of comparable companies; and 

create an immediate ownership mindset among the executive participants, linking a 
substantial portion of their potential total reward to OZ Minerals’ ongoing share price and 
returns to shareholders. 

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What types of equity 
may be granted under 
the LTIP 

Options (historically) and performance rights (historically and currently) are granted under the OZ 
Minerals LTIP as further detailed in the table below. The types of equity granted under the legacy 
plans are also set out below. The Board determined that for 2009, only performance rights would 
be granted. 

What are the 
performance 
conditions? 

The performance conditions for the grant made under the LTIP on 22 December 2009 are: (a) the 
employee meeting the Service Condition; and (b) OZ Minerals meeting the 2009 LTIP 
Performance Condition.  Together these two conditions are referred to as the Vesting 
Conditions.   

Service Condition 

The service condition is met if employment with OZ Minerals is continuous between 23 
November 2009 to 22 November 2012.  If the executive leaves the Company as a good leaver 
before the end of the service condition period then the Good Leaver Policy will apply and, if the 
requirements are met, unvested performance rights may vest on a pro rata basis in relation to the 
service completed, subject to the discretion of the Board. 

LTIP Performance Condition 

The 2009 LTIP Performance Condition is the Company’s TSR as measured against a comparator 
group. The Board considers that TSR is an appropriate performance hurdle because it ensures 
that a proportion of each participant’s remuneration is linked to shareholder value and ensures 
that participants only receive a benefit where there is a corresponding direct benefit to 
shareholders. TSR reflects benefits received by shareholders through share price growth and 
dividend yield and is the most widely used LTI hurdle in Australia. The Performance Period for the 
2009 LTIP is from 23 November 2009 to 22 November 2012 (inclusive). 

To ensure an objective assessment of the relative TSR comparison the Company employs an 
independent organisation to calculate TSR ranking.  

The LTIP will only vest where the TSR performance of the Company relative to the selected 
Comparator Group measured over the Performance Period is at the 50th percentile or above. The 
LTI legacy plans also adopt relative TSR as a performance measure. 

TSR Ranking versus Comparator Group 

% of Maximum Award 

Below the 50th percentile 

At the 50th percentile 

0% vest 

50% vest 

Between the 50th and 75th percentile 

Between 50% and 100%  vest progressively 

At or above the 75th percentile 

100% vest 

Why were the 
performance 
conditions chosen? 

The approach to linking individual executive performance (including mandatory service periods) 
and company performance to the vesting of equity rights is standard market practice.   

The conditions are aimed at linking the retention and performance of senior executives directly to 
rewards, but only where shareholder returns are realised. The focus on employee-held equity is 
also part of a deliberate policy to strengthen engagement and direct personal interest to the 
achievement of returns for shareholders. 

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What is the comparator 
group? 

The comparator companies selected are considered to be alternative investment vehicles for 
local and global investors, and are impacted by commodity prices and cyclical factors in a 
similar way to OZ Minerals. 

The list of comparator group companies for each of the plans appears in the following table.  

Companies 

Alumina Limited 

Anglo American 

Antofagasta 

Aquarius Platinum Limited 

Barrick Gold Corporation 

BHP Billiton Limited 

Boliden 

Centennial Coal Company 
Limited 

Consolidated Minerals 
Limited 

Equinox Minerals Limited 

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 

Freeport McMoran Copper 
& Gold, Inc. 

HudBay Minerals, Inc. 

Iluka Resources Limited 

Inmet Mining Corporation 

Ivanhoe Australia Limited 

Kagara Ltd 

Lihir Gold Limited 

Lundin Mining Corporation 

Minara Resources Limited 

Newcrest Mining Limited 

Newmont Mining 
Corporation 

Paladin Energy Ltd 

PanAust Limited 

Penoles SA de CV 

Perilya Limited 

Rio Tinto Limited 

Sino Gold Mining Limited 

Southern Copper 
Corporation 

Teck Cominco Ltd 

Umicore SA/NV 

Vedanta Resources Plc 

Western Areas NL 

Xstrata Plc 

OZ Minerals 
LTIP 
(Dec 2009) 

OZ Minerals 
LTIP 
(Nov 2008) 

Oxiana LTIP  
(2007 & Feb 
2008 options) 

Zinifex 
LTIOs  
2007 

Zinifex 
LTIOs 
2006 

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What happens to equity 
rights granted under the 
LTIP when an executive 
ceases employment? 

If a Senior Executive ceases employment with OZ Minerals before the performance condition is 
tested, then his or her unvested equity rights will generally lapse.  If cessation is due to death or 
redundancy, or where the Board consents, some or all of the Senior Executive’s unvested equity 
rights may vest at the Board’s discretion and subject to the Good Leaver Policy.  In the case of 
termination of employment for reasons of gross misconduct all equity rights lapse immediately. 

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What happens in the 
event of a change of 
control? 

In the event of a takeover or change of control of OZ Minerals, any unvested equity rights may 
vest at the Board’s discretion. Factors that the Board may consider when exercising its 
discretion include pro-rata awards for the period from the date of grant until the change of 
control. 

Do shares granted upon 
vesting of equity rights 
granted under the LTIP 
program dilute existing 
shareholders’ equity? 

Does the Company have 
a policy in relation to 
hedging of unvested 
equity rights? 

Generally, there is no dilution of shareholders’ pre-existing equity as shares allocated to the 
participants in the LTI plan upon vesting of equity rights are usually satisfied by purchases on 
market. 

Under the Company’s Securities Trading Policy, executives are prohibited from entering into 
hedging arrangements in relation to equity rights that are held by them that have not yet 
vested. Once vested, executives must comply with the Company’s Securities Trading Policy in 
relation to any dealings in OZ Minerals shares.  The Company treats compliance with this policy 
as a serious issue, and takes appropriate measures to ensure the policy is adhered to. Any 
employee found to have breached this policy will be subject to appropriate sanctions. 

Does the Company have 
a policy in relation to 
margin loans?  

Under the revised Company’s Securities Trading Policy that was approved by the Board during 
2009, from 19 November 2009 Senior Executives, directors and officers are prohibited from 
entering to financing arrangements where the monies owed to the lender  are secured against 
a mortgage over OZ Minerals shares.  

The table below summarises the LTIPs of OZ Minerals, Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited which were issued prior to 2009:  

Element 

Equity rights granted 
under the OZ Minerals 
LTIP - November 2008  

Equity rights granted under the 
Oxiana  
LTIP - February 2008 and March 
2007 

Equity rights granted under the 
Zinifex Executive Share Plan – 
November 2007 and November 
2006 

Type of equity 
rights granted 

November 2008: 50% 
options(a) and 50% 
performance rights(b). 

50% options(a). 

50% performance rights(b). 

Calculation of 
value of equity 
rights granted 

November 2008: 160%, 
80% or 60% of 
executives’ personal total 
fixed remuneration, 
according to job grade. 

90% or 75% of average total fixed 
remuneration for General 
Managers and the Executive Team 
(not including the MD and CEO at 
that time for which the description 
of equity rights granted has been 
previously reported). 

Long Term Incentive Opportunities 
(LTIOs)(c) which are a conditional 
entitlement to OZ Minerals shares 
subject to the satisfaction of vesting 
conditions and performance criteria. 

160%, 80% or 40% of executives 
personal total fixed remuneration, 
according to job grade. 

Grant date 

24 November 2008: 
based on the share price 
on 1 October 2008. 

(1)   1 March 2007. 

(1)  1 July 2006 (allocation date 1 

(2)   26 February 2008. 

November 2006). 

(2)  1 July 2007 (allocation date 1 

November 2007). 

Performance 
Period 

1 July 2008 – 30 June 
2011 

(1)   1 March 2007 to 28 February 

(1)  A portion of the LTIOs became 

2009 (2 year vesting). 

1 March 2007 to 28 February 
2010 (3 year vesting). 

(2)   26 February 2008 to 25 

February 2011 (3 year vesting). 

eligible for vesting on completion 
of the Nyrstar transaction in 
September 2007.  The 
performance period for the 
residual balance was 1 July 2006 
to 30 June 2009. As these LTIOs 
did not satisfy the performance 
conditions on vesting, the LTIOS  
have lapsed.  

(2)  A portion of the LTIOs became 

eligible for vesting on completion 
of the Nyrstar transaction in 
September 2007.  The 
performance period for the 
residual balance was 1 July 2007 
to 30 June 2010. 

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Element 

Equity rights granted 
under the OZ Minerals 
LTIP - November 2008  

Equity rights granted under the 
Oxiana  
LTIP - February 2008 and March 
2007 

Equity rights granted under the 
Zinifex Executive Share Plan – 
November 2007 and November 
2006 

Vesting period 

3 years 

(1) March 2007– 2 tranches; 1st 
tranche vests over 2 years, 2nd 
tranche vests over 3 years. 

(2) February 2008 – 3 year vesting. 

3 years 

Vesting 
conditions 

OZ Minerals LTIP and Oxiana LTIP  

Percentage of Vesting 

Zinifex Executive Share Plan  

TSR Performance 

75th percentile or greater 

100% 

Between the 50th and 75th percentile 

Between 50% and 75% 

50th percentile 

Less than 50th percentile 

50% 

0% 

Exercise price – 
options 

35% above the volume weighted 
average share price over the week up 
to and including the date of grant. 

Note- no options were granted for 
December 2009 LTIP. 

Exercise price – 
performance 
rights and LTIOs 

Not applicable – provided at no cost. 

35% above the 
volume weighted 
average share price 
over the week up to 
and including the 
date of grant. 

Not applicable – 
provided at no cost. 

Ranking against  
Comparator 
Group 

Percentage 
of Vesting 

2nd or better 

100% 

78% 

55% 

47% 

38% 

30% 

0% 

3rd 

4th 

5th  

6th  

7th 

Less than 50th 
percentile 

Not applicable. 

Not applicable – provided at no cost. 

(a)  Options granted under the OZ Minerals LTIP (last grant made in November 2008) and Oxiana LTIP (last grant made in March 2008) were 

granted for no consideration and existing allocations have maximum terms of five years from the date of grant.  Options granted under the 
plan carry no dividend or voting rights.  When exercised, each option is convertible into one ordinary share.  The shares when issued rank pari 
passu in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.  Option holders cannot participate in new issues of capital which may be 
offered to shareholders prior to exercise.  Prior to any new pro rata issue of shares to shareholders, option holders are notified by the Company 
and are allowed ten business days before the record date to exercise their vested options.   

(b)  Performance rights granted under the OZ Minerals LTIP (last grant made in December 2009) and Oxiana LTIP (last grant made in February 

2008) are granted for no consideration.  The performance measurement period is two and three years.  Performance rights granted under the 
plan carry no dividend or voting rights.  When exercised each performance right is convertible into one ordinary share.  The shares when issued 
rank pari passu in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.  

(c)   Equity rights granted under the Zinifex Executive Share Plan are in the form of Long Term Incentive Opportunities (LTIO).This conditional 

entitlement does not carry a right to vote, nor to dividends nor, in general, to participate in corporate actions such as bonus issues during the 
period prior to vesting.  Subject to performance criteria being achieved, the LTIOs vest after a three year period.  

The shares allocated on the vesting of LTIOs are held in trust on the executive’s behalf until the Board or its delegate approves their release.  
During the period in which the shares are in trust the executive is entitled to all dividends and other distributions, bonus issues or other 
benefits payable in respect of the shares. 

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3.  CEO remuneration and employment arrangements 

3.1.  Current Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer 

Terry Burgess was appointed MD and CEO and commenced duties on 1 August 2009.  

The terms of his salary were set by the Board consistent with OZ Minerals remuneration practices and after consultation with an 
external remuneration consultant and at the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, having regard to 
the smaller scale of the Company. Mr. Burgess’ fixed remuneration is $950,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation. Under 
the terms of his contract he is eligible for an annual cash payment as a STI of up to a maximum of 100% of total fixed 
remuneration for satisfying performance conditions linked to both OZ Minerals and his personal performance. Performance 
objectives are set and assessed by the Board at the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.   

For the period he worked during 2009, Mr. Burgess received an STI payment of $346,354 in February 2010, which is equivalent to 
87.6% of his fixed annual remuneration, calculated on a pro rata basis. 

Under the terms of Mr. Burgess’s contract he is entitled to participate in the OZ Minerals LTIP up to a total grant value of 80% of 
fixed annual remuneration. As part of the December 2009 grant, Mr. Burgess received 589,055 performance rights under the OZ 
Minerals Performance Rights Plan. The terms of the grant including the comparator group and vesting conditions are outlined in 
section 2.2 of this report. These Rights will only vest to Mr. Burgess in 2012 if the TSR achieved by the Company is sufficient to 
permit vesting and the other conditions outlined in section 2.2 are met. See section 2.2 of this Report for further details of the 
vesting conditions. 

3.2  Remuneration and employment arrangements for Terry Burgess  

Additional questions and answers regarding Terry Burgess’ remuneration and employment arrangements are set out below. 

Remuneration Mix 

What is the balance 
between fixed and ‘at 
risk’ remuneration? 

Fixed Remuneration  

What is included in 
fixed remuneration? 

When is fixed 
remuneration 
reviewed? 

Short Term Incentive 

Does the Company 
differentiate STI 
payments for different 
levels of performance? 

If Mr. Burgess becomes entitled to maximum at-risk remuneration, his fixed remuneration would 
represent 35.7% of his total remuneration.  

Mr Burgess’ fixed annual remuneration is $950,000. It comprises salary and other benefits 
(including statutory superannuation contributions) that may be taken in an agreed form, including 
cash, leased motor vehicles and additional superannuation, provided that no extra cost is incurred 
by the Company.  Mr Burgess has elected to receive his fixed annual remuneration as cash and 
superannuation contributions. 

Mr Burgess’ remuneration is reviewed annually in accordance with the terms of his employment 
contract. 

Yes, the STI plan recognises both target and maximum performance outcomes.  Achievement of 
“target” performance will entitle Mr. Burgess to an STI payment of 50% of his fixed annual 
remuneration. 

To achieve “maximum” performance, Mr. Burgess must achieve exceptional business and individual 
performance outcomes. Achievement of “maximum” performance will entitle Mr. Burgess to an STI 
payment of 100% of his fixed annual remuneration. 

What are the 
performance 
conditions? 

A combination of OZ Minerals and personal performance conditions relating to the achievement  
of financial objectives, implementation of the strategic plan, and achievement of operational 
(including safety)  objectives. 

The performance conditions have also been selected because they are directly linked to the 
strategic goals of the Company and promote the continued profitability and sustainability of the 
business. 

How is STI assessed? 

The Chairman, in consultation with other members of the Board, approves realistic but challenging 
targets for the MD and CEO at the outset of the financial year and assesses performance against 
those goals at the end of the year. 

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Long term incentive 

What is the value of 
the LTI opportunity? 

An annual opportunity to receive up to 80% of fixed annual remuneration in accordance with the 
Company’s LTIP rules which are summarised in section 2.2 above. 

Contract Term and Termination arrangements 

What are the 
termination 
arrangements for Mr 
Burgess?  

Mr Burgess’ employment contract is not fixed term, however, OZ Minerals may terminate the 
contract on the giving of 12 months’ notice or payment in lieu thereof (including accrued statutory 
entitlements) with, at the Board’s discretion, STI and LTI treatment subject to the Good Leaver 
Policy. 

Mr. Burgess may terminate the contract on the giving of 6 months’ notice.  Upon the occurrence of 
a fundamental change in his role or position, he is entitled to receive 12 months fixed annual 
remuneration plus at the discretion of the Board, STI and LTI treatment. 

3.3  Former Managing Director & CEO   

Mr. Michelmore was MD and CEO from the commencement of the financial year until 16 June 2009. Mr. Michelmore, and several 
other senior executives, transferred their employment to the MMG as an integral aspect of the sale of assets to MMG in June 
2009. 

Notwithstanding his contractual entitlements, Mr. Michelmore waived his right to receive a termination payment of 12 months 
salary and any accrued leave entitlements.  

Mr Michelmore’s contract entitled him to an annual STI cash payment of up to a maximum of 100% of total fixed remuneration. 
As OZ Minerals instituted a freeze on the 2009 STI program for the first half of 2009, Mr. Michelmore did not receive any STI 
payments upon his termination. He received a payment of $475,000 as a result of the Board’s decision to offer one-off payments 
to all permanent employees in June 2009.  

Mr. Michelmore’s contract also provided that all unvested sign–on LTIOs would vest immediately if his employment ceased with 
the Company following a fundamental change. As a consequence of this provision, Mr. Michelmore received 143,834 OZ 
Minerals shares, which were purchased by OZ Minerals on–market for a total consideration of $134,025.   

As a “good leaver” transferring to the MMG, Mr. Michelmore was entitled to retain all unvested Zinifex LTIOs and OZ Minerals 
performance rights held by him. Details of the LTIOs and performance rights held by Mr. Michelmore are set out in Table 5B (d). 
These LTIOs and performance rights continued on foot and are subject to the same vesting conditions that would have applied 
had Mr Michelmore remained an employee of OZ Minerals.   

Mr. Michelmore held 2,980,392 options under the OZ Minerals Executive Option Plan, all of which lapsed upon the termination 
of his employment with OZ Minerals.  

4 

Senior executive  employment arrangements 

4.1  Current Senior Executives  

The remuneration arrangements for Senior Executives are formalised in employment contracts. Each of these agreements 
provide for the payment of performance-related cash bonuses under the STI program (as discussed above), other benefits 
include for example car allowances, and participation, where eligible, in the Company’s LTI program (as discussed above). The 
material terms of the services agreements are set out below. 

Table 2.  Employment arrangements of current Senior Executives (other than the MD& CEO which is described above) 

 Name 

Term of contract 

Notice period by 
either party 

Termination benefit (a) 

Current Senior Executives 

Andrew Coles 

Permanent 

3 months 

John Nitschke 

Permanent  

3 months 

Michael Wilkes 

Permanent 

3 months 

9 months fixed remuneration in the case of 
termination by the Company  

9 months fixed remuneration in the case of 
termination by the Company 

9 months fixed remuneration in the case of 
termination by the Company 

(a)  Executives are eligible for a termination benefit, other than when dismissed for gross misconduct.  Where a Senior Executive leaves OZ 

Minerals as a Good Leaver then the Good Leaver Policy may apply at the discretion of the Board (see Section 2.2). 
In the case of Mr. Nitschke, his employment contact entitles him to a pro rata STI payment calculated to his final date of employment plus an 
amount equal to the STI calculated on the notice period and the minimum service period of 9 months. 

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4.2  Other Former Key Management Personnel  

As a consequence of the MMG transaction, Messrs. Lamont, Fletcher, Lester and Loveday ceased to be employed by OZ Minerals 
during 2009. Messrs. Lamont and Fletcher became employees of the MMG.  

Mr. Bruce Loveday, formerly Executive General Manager, Business Support was Acting CEO (but not MD) from 17 June 2009 until 
31 July 2009. He retired from OZ Minerals in August 2009.  

As good leavers, the Board determined that Messrs. Lamont, Fletcher, Lester and Loveday were entitled to retain the unvested 
performance rights and (where applicable) LTIOs in OZ Minerals held by them, subject to the conditions applicable to the 
vesting of the LTIOs and Performance Rights on the date on which those conditions are required to be tested as if the employee 
were still employed by OZ Minerals. Messrs. Lamont, Fletcher and Loveday elected to retain their performance rights being 
162,353, 160,000 and 167,375 respectively. Mr. Fletcher also retained 71,334, LTIOs that are presently on foot and subject to 
performance conditions. 

Mr. Lamont also held 139,752 sign-on retention equity rights which were granted to him when he commenced employment with 
the Company. These sign-on equity rights vested upon him transferring to Minmetals. Accordingly, 139,752 shares were 
allocated to Mr. Lamont upon his departure from the Company. 

Mr. Manini resigned from OZ Minerals in October 2009 and as a consequence Mr Manini was paid statutory entitlements, in 
particular annual leave and long service leave entitlements.  All unvested options and performance rights held by Mr Manini 
lapsed upon his resignation. 

5 

Company performance and remuneration 

OZ Minerals faced a difficult set of financial and operational circumstances during the first half of 2009 and, during this period, 
the Company had to strike a balance between its capacity to pay, a volatile employment market, employee expectations and 
existing contractual commitments relating to remuneration packages. 

Due to the financial circumstances facing OZ Minerals in late 2008 and the first half of 2009, the Board determined that there 
would be no STI payments for the 2008 year or for the first half of 2009. With the return of OZ Minerals to a financially healthier 
state, the Board decided to reinstate the STI for the second half of 2009 especially as the Company had implemented a 
remuneration freeze throughout 2009. 

As outlined elsewhere in this Remuneration Report, the Company decided to offer one-off payments to all permanent 
employees throughout the Company in June 2009 in recognition of their contribution to the continued operations of the 
Company during the difficult times experienced during the first half of the year. Details of payments made to the MD and CEO 
and Senior Executives as a result of this decision appear in the Table 3A below: 

Table 3A.  One-off payments to the MD and CEO and Senior Executives in 2009 

Name 

Current 

Terry Burgess 

Andrew Coles 

John Nitschke 

Michael Wilkes 

Former 

Payment ($)* 

Nil 

44,640 

272,000 

102,000 

Andrew Michelmore 

475,000 

David Lamont 

Brett Fletcher 

Bruce Loveday 

Peter Lester 

Antony Manini 

92,756 

136,000 

176,146 

183,486 

191,284 

*   The one-off payments to the CEO and Senior Executives were paid during June and July 2009 and  was a one-off discretionary payment.  As the 

payment was discretionary, 100% of the maximum grant was awarded and paid. As these payments are discretionary and not related to a 
performance period no pro rata allocation for the period the executive was a KMP has been made and there was no minimum potential value 
nor maximum potential value prior to the payment being made. Amounts represent total payment made to each individual.  

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As previously stated, the Board reinstated the STI program for the second half of 2009, with payments pro-rated to reflect a six-
month period and subject to achievement of normal performance hurdles.  Details of payments made in February 2010 to the 
MD and CEO and KMP as a result of this decision appear in the Table 3B below: 

Table 3B.  STI payments to CEO and KMP in 2010  

Name 

Terry Burgess 

Andrew Coles 

John Nitschke 

Michael Wilkes 

Payment ($) 

Maximum Potential Value of 
Payment ($) (a) 

Percentage of maximum 
grant awarded (b) (c) 

346,354 

150,000 

102,000 

100,000 

395,833 

200,000 

272,000 

160,000 

87.6% 

75% 

38% 

63% 

(a) 

(b) 

The minimum potential value of the payments was nil.  The maximum payment refers to the six month period ending 31 December 2009, 
except for Mr Terry Burgess who was employed for five months during this period.   

The payments set out in the above table took into account the responsibilities and salary level relativity across the Senior Executives who 
report directly to the CEO, as well as performance and contribution made by the individuals during the period.  Some of the executives who 
report directly to the CEO agreed to accept a lower STI payment to allow a more equitable distribution of total remuneration (salary plus 
bonus) across the team of Senior Executives who report directly to the CEO.  As such, the percentage of maximum grant awarded cannot be 
equated with the performance level for the period as it has been understated for some KMPs. 

(c) 

The percentage of this payment that was not achieved (and was therefore forfeited) was 100% less the percentage shown in this column. 

5.1  Company performance 

OZ Minerals announced its corporate strategy to the market on 30 November 2009. The Company believes it is well positioned 
and aims to achieve superior returns in the Resources sector through a strategy of focusing on copper, maximising the value of 
its assets, and building a sustainable project pipeline through acquisition, organic development and exploration. 

A summary of OZ Minerals’ business performance as measured by a range of financial and other indicators is outlined in the 
table below.  For a further discussion, refer to the Review of Operations in the Directors’ Report.  

The performance reported in Table 4 below should be read with reference to the substantial structural change experienced by 
the Company over the past 5 years. 

In 2005, the Company was known as Oxiana Limited. It operated the Sepon gold mine in Laos for the whole of that year, and 
also commenced production from the separate Sepon copper mine during that year. Oxiana then acquired the Golden Grove 
mine in the second half of 2005. 

The Company, which had the Sepon and Golden Grove operations in full production during 2006 and 2007, merged with Zinifex 
Limited to form OZ Minerals with effect from 1 July 2008. This event saw contributions from the Century and Rosebery 
operations included in the Company’s reported performance in the second half of 2008. 

In June 2009, OZ Minerals sold its Century, Rosebery, Golden Grove and Sepon operations (along with several other assets) to 
China Minmetals. The operations that were sold are included in the 2009 results only for the first 5 months of 2009. OZ Minerals 
retained the Prominent Hill operation in South Australia, and results for the final 7 months of 2009 reflect Prominent Hill as the 
Company’s sole producing asset. 

Further details of the Company’s financial and operational performance in 2009 can be found in the Annual Report. 

Table 4.  Company Performance 

Measure (2) 

Earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortisation 
from continuing operations ($m) 

Earnings (loss) before interest and tax from continuing 
operations ($m) 

Net (loss)/profit after tax attributable to members of the 
Company ($m) (1) 

Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations ($m) 
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities ($m) (1) 
Basic (Loss)/earnings per share (cents) (1) 

Share price at beginning of year ($) 

Share price at year end ($) 

Dividends per share (cents) 

2009 

221.9 

2008 

38.9 

2007 

404.5 

2006 

827.2 

2005 

168.2 

136.2 

(368.9) 

342.3 

721.8 

116.1 

(517.3) 

(2,501.7) 

305.8 

553.2 

71.2 

1,076.2 

69.8 

176.6 

  (98.6)  

(16.6) 

(104.6) 

0.55 

1.18 

- 

3.48 

0.55 

5.0 

246.1 

466.7 

20.2 

3.17 

3.48 

8.0 

670.9 

793.0 

40.1 

1.74 

3.17 

8.0 

167.8 

178.2 

5.4 

0.99 

1.74 

1.0 

(1)  The amounts for 2008 have been restated to show continuing operations as at 31 December 2009. 

(2)  In addition to the measures above, the company considers a range of safety and health performance indicators. 

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6 

Equity rights held and granted to Key Management Personnel 

As part of its remuneration policy, the Company granted equity rights to Senior Executives during the year, as set out in Table 5A 
below.  The comparative information regarding the grant of equity rights for the prior year is set out in Table 5B.   

In addition, Table 6 sets out details of the movement in the number and value of equity rights held by Senior Executives during 
the year. The comparative information regarding the movement in the number and value of equity rights for the prior year is not 
included as the data does not include any of the KMP for 2009. 

Further details are set out in Note 32 and 33 of the financial statements. 

Table 5A.   Equity rights granted in 2009 to Senior Executives 

Senior 
Executives 

Instrument 

Grant date 

Number of 
performance 
rights granted (a)

Vesting 
date

Fair value per 
performance 
right ($) (b) 

Maximum 
value of grant 
($) (c)

Current Senior Executives 

Terry Burgess  Performance Rights 

22 December 2009 

Andrew Coles  Performance Rights 

22 December 2009 

John Nitschke  Performance Rights 

22 December 2009 

Michael Wilkes  Performance Rights 

22 December 2009 

589,055

310,029

421,640

248,023

(d)

(d)

(d)

(d)

0.81 

0.81 

0.81 

0.81 

780,498

410,788

558,673

328,630

(a)  The grants made to KMP constituted 100% of the grants available for the year and were made on the terms summarised above. The expiry 

date for performance rights granted during the year is 28 February 2013. 

(b)  The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates. In accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards, remuneration 
includes a proportion of the notional value of equity rights compensation granted or outstanding during the year.  The notional value of 
equity rights instruments which do not vest during the reporting period is determined as at the grant date and progressively allocated over 
the vesting period.  The amount included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual executives may 
in fact receive.  The values were calculated by an external third party based on the Black-Scholes pricing assumptions to produce a Monte 
Carlo simulation model  

(c)  The maximum value of the grant has been estimated based on 52 week high of $1.325 per instrument. The minimum total value of the grant, 

if the applicable performance conditions are not met, is nil. 

(d)  The date that OZ Minerals notifies the participant that the Vesting Conditions have been satisfied will occur no later than 28 February 2013.   

The performance period is from 23 November 2009 to 22 November 2012, which means that if performance hurdles are met the performance 
rights could vest in either 2012 or 2013. 

Table 5B.   Equity rights granted in 2008 to Senior Executives 

Instrument 

Grant date 

Number of options/ 
performance rights/ 
LTIOs granted (a)

Vesting 
date

Fair value per 
option/ 
performance 
right/LTIO $ (b) 

Senior 
Executives 

Andrew 
Michelmore 

Options 

24/11/2008 

2,980,392

30/06/2011

Performance rights 

24/11/2008 

894,118

30/06/2011

Sign on LTIOs(d) 

01/02/2008 

Brett Fletcher 

Options 

24/11/2008 

Performance rights 

24/11/2008 

David Lamont 

Options 

24/11/2008 

Performance rights 

24/11/2008 

Sign on equity rights 

24/11/2008 

Peter Lester 

Options 

Performance rights 

Antony Manini 

Options 

Performance rights 

John Nitschke 

Options 

Performance rights 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

26/02/2008 
24/11/2008 

71,917
71,917
71,917

01/02/2009
01/02/2010
01/02/2011

533,333

30/06/2011

160,000

30/06/2011

541,176

30/06/2011

162,353

30/06/2011

46,584
46,584
46,584

170,530
233,333

73,970
70,000

170,530
233,333

73,970
70,000

170,530
374,510

73,970
112,353

06/10/2009
06/10/2010
06/10/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

26/02/2011
30/06/2011

Maximum 
value of 
grant $ (c) 

208,627

304,000

181,986(d)
177,481(d)
173,202(d)

37,333

54,400

37,882

55,200

23,758
22,826
22,360

177,351
16,333

171,610
23,800

177,351
16,333

171,610
23,800

177,351
26,216

171,610
38,200

0.07 

0.34 

2.53(d) 
2.47(d) 
2.41(d) 

0.07 

0.34 

0.07 

0.34 

0.51(e) 
0.49(e) 
0.48(e) 

1.04 
0.07 

2.32 
0.34 

1.04 
0.07 

2.32 
0.34 

1.04 
0.07 

2.32 
0.34 

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(a)  The grants made to Senior Executives constituted 100% of the grants available for the year and were made on the terms summarised in 

section 2.2 above. The exercise price for options granted on 26 February 2008 and 24 November 2008 is $4.93 and $2.30, respectively. The 
expiry date for LTIOs, options and performance rights granted during are: 

Equity right 

Options  

Granted 1  
February 2008  

Not applicable 

Performance rights 

Not applicable 

Expiry dates 

Granted 26  
February 2008  

26/02/2013 

26/02/2018 

Granted 24  
November 2008  

30/09/2013 

30/09/2018 

LTIOs 

01/02/2018 

Not applicable 

Not applicable  

Options and performance rights only vest on satisfaction of performance conditions which are to be tested in future financial periods. Table 
5B only includes details for executives who were KMPs for the 2009 financial year and these Senior Executives’ did not forfeit options or 
performance rights during 2008. 

(b)  The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates. The values were calculated by an external third party based on the Black-Scholes pricing 

assumptions to produce a Monte Carlo simulation model 

(c)  The maximum value of the grant has been estimated based on the fair value per instrument. The minimum total value of the grant, if the 

applicable performance conditions are not met, is nil. 

(d)  The LTIOs granted to Mr Michelmore were granted by Zinifex Limited on 1 February 2008 in accordance with the Zinifex Executive Share Plan. 

Further information in relation to this grant is included in section 2.2 of this report.   

The terms of the LTIOs granted under the Zinifex Executive Share Plan were altered on 1 July 2008.  Full terms are set out in section 2.2 above.  
The share price of Zinifex at the valuation date was $8.20 and the share price of OZ Minerals at the valuation date was $2.47.  The change in 
fair values is as follows: 

Grant 
date 

Vesting 
date 

Fair value per 
LTIO
immediately 
before 
alteration $

Fair value per 
LTIO
immediately 
after 
alteration $

Equivalent fair 
value per OZ 
Minerals share 
received $

Maximum value of 
grant (based on fair 
value per LTIO 
immediately before 
alteration) $ 

01/02/2008 
01/02/2008 
01/02/2008 

01/02/2009 
01/02/2010 
01/02/2011 

8.08
7.88
7.69

7.79
7.60
7.44

2.53
2.47
2.41

181,986 
177,481 
173,202 

As of 25 February 2010, all sign on LTIOs have vested and shares have been purchased on-market and have been allocated  to Mr 
Michelmore.  Please see Table 6 of this report for further details 

(e)  Mr Lamont was granted performance rights to the value of $225,000 calculated with reference to the VWAP of the Company’s shares for the 5 

business day period up to and including the day prior to Mr Lamont’s commencement being 6 October 2008.   

Table 6.  Movement in equity rights in 2009 (by value and number)  

CEO and Senior 
Executives 

Instrument 

Vested (a) 

Exercised (a) 

Forfeited/Lapsed (a) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) (c) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) 

Current 

Terry Burgess 

Performance 
Rights 

Andrew Coles 

Options 

Performance 
Rights 

LTIOs 

John Nitschke 

Options 

Performance 
Rights(e) 

Michael Wilkes 

Options 

Performance 
Rights 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19,002 

75,000 

17,482 

- 

32,500 

20,475 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

CEO and Senior 
Executives 

Former 

Andrew 
Michelmore 

Instrument 

Vested (a) 

Exercised (a) 

Forfeited/Lapsed (a) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) (c) 

Number 

Value ($) 
(b) 

Options (d) 

Performance 
Rights (e) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,980,392 

- 

LTIOs(f) 

215,751 

170,443 

215,751 

170,443 

David Lamont 

Options (d) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

541,176 

Brett Fletcher 

Performance 
Rights(g) (e) 

Options (d) 

Performance 
Rights (e) 

LTIOs(f) 

Bruce Loveday (i) 

Options(d) 

Peter Lester (h) 

Performance 
Rights  

Options(d) 

Performance 
Rights(e) 

Antony Manini (j)  Options(d) 

Performance 
Rights(e) 

139,752 

127,174 

139,752 

127,174 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

533,333 

- 

26,838 

24,421 

536,228 

- 

553,863 

- 

- 

- 

208,970 

172,239 

553,863 

- 

208,970 

245,474 

(a)  For each option and performance right exercised during the year, the relevant executive received 1 fully paid ordinary share in OZ Minerals. 

For each LTIO which vested the relevant executive received 3.1931 shares in OZ Minerals. This table shows the number of LTIOs taking into 
account the conversion to OZ Minerals shares.  The number of securities that vested represents 100% of the number of securities available for 
vesting for each particular grant included in the table.  The number of securities that were forfeited or lapsed represents 100% of the number 
of securities available for forfeiture or lapsing for each particular grant included in the table. 

(b)  The value of each option on the date of vesting, exercise or lapse is based on the difference between the closing market price of OZ Minerals 
shares on ASX on the preceding trading day and the relevant exercise price. The value of each Performance Right and LTIO on the date of 
vesting, exercise or lapse is based on the closing market price of OZ Minerals shares on ASX on the preceding trading date.   

(c)  There were no options or performance rights exercised by Senior Executives during the year except for the Sign On Equity Rights exercised by 

Mr. Lamont and Mr. Michelmore. 

(d) 

In accordance with the rules of the OZ Minerals Executive Option Plan, upon the termination of employment of all KMP who ceased to be 
employed by the Company, their unvested options lapsed.   

(e)  Performance rights remain subject to usual performance hurdles until the usual expiry date, except where indicated otherwise in the notes 

below. Further details relating to outstanding holdings of performance rights are set out in 32 and 33 to the financial statement. Performance 
rights granted remain on foot following the termination of their employment when the executive transferred to MMG.   

(f)  As part of his terms of engagement, Mr. Michelmore was granted 67,568 LTIOs as a retention and restraint of trade benefit on 1 February 

2008. The LTIOs granted to Mr Michelmore were granted by Zinifex Limited on 1 February 2008 in accordance with the Zinifex Executive Share 
Plan.  Under the terms of his contract, these 71,917 LTIOs vested upon the completion of his first year of service in February 2009 and a 
further 143,834 OZ Minerals shares upon the sale of the assets. See table 5(B) .  In addition to these sign on rights, Mr. Michelmore holds 
114,943 LTIOs which entitle him to 367,024 OZ Minerals shares subject to satisfaction of the vesting conditions outlined in section 2.2 of this 
report. In accordance with the Company’s Good Leaver Policy these rights will continue subject to the same conditions as if he continued to 
be employed by the Company.  See section 3.3. 

(g)  As part of his terms of engagement, Mr Lamont was granted 139,752 sign on equity retention rights. These rights vested into shares upon the 

sale of the assets to MMG occurring.  See table 5(B) above. 

(h)  The options and performance rights held by Mr. Lester lapsed upon his ceasing employment. 

(i) 

(j) 

The options held by Mr. Loveday lapsed upon his ceasing employment but his performance rights remained on foot. 

The options and performance rights held by Mr. Manini lapsed upon his ceasing employment. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 

7 

Total rewards paid to CEO and Senior Executives  

Table 7.  Total rewards paid to CEO and Senior Executives during the period they were KMP 

Short-term benefits 

Long 
term 
benefit

Post 
employment 
benefits

Cash 
Salary 
(e), (d) 
($) 

Incentive 
and 
bonus 
payments 
(a) ($) 

Non 
monetary 
benefits 
($)  (b) 

Other (g)
($)

Company 
contributions 
to super-
annuation ($)

Termin-
ation 
benefits
($)

Share-based 
payments

Value of 
options, 
performance 
rights, LTIOs 
and retention 
shares ($) 
(c) (d)(h)

Total fixed 
and at-risk 
remuneration 
($) (f) 

At risk 
remuneration 
as percentage 
of total fixed 
and at-risk 
remuneration

Current KMP 

Terry Burgess 

2009 

Andrew Coles 

2009 

John Nitschke  

373,150 

346,354 

- 

6,907

32,683

236,070 

194,640 

1,121 

4,701

25,264

2009 

2008 

628,711 

374,000 

3,643 

11,865

517,725 

- 

3,827 

39,668

51,288

42,275

Michael Wilkes 

2009 

Former KMP 

192,338 

202,000 

1,770 

3,761

20,211

Andrew Michelmore 

2009 

2008 

876,111 

475,000 

2,786 

1,222

1,000,782 

- 

7,821 

16,873

David Lamont  

2009 

2008 

424,222 

92,756 

226,564 

- 

1,125 

2,456 

874

3,853

Brett Fletcher  

2009 

2008 

313,555 

136,000 

33,208 

5,617

344,770 

- 

38,943 

48,848

6,337

7,274

6,337

3,436

6,337

6,872

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16,558

775,652 

47%

18,871

480,667 

44%

191,996

193,842

1,261,503 

797,337 

45%

24%

82,521

502,601 

57%

705,771

252,773

2,067,227 

1,285,523 

242,575

14,471

97,309

13,807

767,889 

250,780 

592,026 

453,240 

57%

20%

44%

6%

39%

3%

110,169 

176,146 

4,018 

-

21,483

791,619

-

1,103,435 

16%

234,344 

183,486 

3,755 

4,433

58,008

800,000

(159,951)

1,124,075 

431,193 

- 

7,311 

51,754

38,945

-

-

-

190,500

719,703 

(159,951)

189,861

438,790 

721,724 

2%

26%

7%

26%

2009 

2008 

356,199 

191,284 

3,729 

6,754

431,193 

- 

4,644 

57,219

40,774

38,807

(a)  No STI was paid in 2009. Data shown is the sum of the one-off payment made by the Company to all permanent employees in June 2009 

and the accrued STI attributable to the second half of 2009 (which was subsequently paid in 2010). 

(b)  Non-monetary benefits include car parking and other similar non-monetary benefits plus attributable Fringe Benefits Tax, if applicable. 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates. In accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards, remuneration 
includes a proportion of the notional value of equity rights compensation granted or outstanding during the year.  The notional value of 
equity rights instruments which do not vest during the reporting period is determined as at the grant date and progressively allocated over 
the vesting period.  The amount included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual executives may 
in fact receive The values were calculated by an external third party based on the Black-Scholes pricing assumptions to produce a Monte 
Carlo simulation model. 

The cash salary for Terry Burgess includes a $10,000 relocation allowance. 

The cash salary for Michael Wilkes includes a Living Away from Home Allowance. 

All amounts have been pro rated for the period the Senior Executive was a KMP with the exception of termination benefits which represent 
the full payment made. In addition the termination benefits noted above, Mr. Lester and Mr. Loveday received statutory annual leave and 
Long service leave entitlements of $ 220,799 and $32,543 respectively. 

(g)  Represents accrual for Long service leave. 

(h) 

Share based payment remuneration for the period is net of reversals of previously recognised remuneration on options and rights that 
lapsed during the period, as a result of the KMP ceasing employment. No remuneration has been recognised in the current period in respect 
of options. 

Bruce Loveday 

2009 

Peter Lester  

2009 

2008 

Antony Manini 

44 
 
 
 
 
 
REMUNERATION REPORT 

8  Non-Executive Director remuneration     

8.1  Board transition and consistency  

OZ Minerals is now a smaller company with a less diverse portfolio. In response to the change of company structure, there has 
been a change in the composition of the Board of Directors and a reduction in its size with the appointment of three new NEDs 
and the retirement of two Directors and planned retirement of two additional Directors (including the Chairman), leading to the 
total number of NEDs reducing to six by 13 April 2010. 

8.2  Non-executive director remuneration policy 

Non-Executive Director (NED) remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board. NEDs receive a fixed fee remuneration including 
consisting of a base fee rate and additional fees for committee roles.  

Consistent with best practice, NEDs do not receive any form of equity incentive entitlement, bonuses, options, other incentive 
payments or retirement benefits. In the past the Company paid retirement benefits to NEDs.  These benefits were frozen at 31 
December 2005 and the value at that date is adjusted each year at a bank interest rate. Details are set out in Table 10 below. 

NEDs are encouraged to hold a minimum shareholding of at least the equivalent of one years’ annual fees in the form of shares 
and, if necessary, that this holding be built up over a five year period. 

As approved at the OZ Minerals General Meeting on 18 July 2008, the maximum fees payable per annum is $2,700,000 in total.  
As can be seen from the summary of fees below, the aggregate amount of fees paid in 2009 was well below this figure. The fees 
that applied for 2009 are outlined below.  The Chairman was paid a flat fee, with no additional fees for service on Committees.   

During 2009, the Board determined, having regard to advice received from external advisors that from January 2010 the 
Chairman, Director and Committee Fees would be reduced to better reflect the smaller scale of OZ Minerals.  The reduced Board 
and Committee fees for 2010 are shown in the table below in brackets. 

Table 8.  Details of NED remuneration 

2009 Data (2010 shown in brackets) 

Chairman 
$ per annum* 

NED 
$ per annum* 

Base fee rate  

$450,000 ($337,500) 

$150,000 ($135,000) 

* 

In addition to the fees specified above, all directors (including the Chairman) are entitled to superannuation contribution equal to 9%, and are 
entitled to be reimbursed for travelling and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending any meeting or otherwise in connection 
with the business or affairs of the Company, in accordance with the Company’s Constitution. 

Table 9.  Additional fees for NEDs other than the Chairman*: 

2009 Data (2010 shown in brackets)  

Committee Chair 

Committee member 

Audit 

Sustainability 

Nomination and Remuneration 

$40,000 ($40,000) 

$40,000 ($20,000) 

$25,000 ($20,000) 

$20,000 ($20,000) 

$20,000 ($10,000) 

$12,500 ($10,000) 

*  All NEDs (other than the Chairman) receive a fee for being a director of the Board and additional fees for either chairing or being a member of 

a Board Committee. 

45 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REMUNERATION REPORT 

8.3  Total rewards paid to NEDs  

Total remuneration received by NEDs in 2009 was $1,627,151 (2008: $1,564,120).  Payments and non monetary benefits received 
by NEDs individually are set out in the following table: 

Table 10: Total remuneration paid to NEDs: 

In AUD 

Current 

Mr. Barry Cusack 

2009 

2008 

Mr Michael Eager 

2009 

2008 

Mr Brian Jamieson 

2009 

2008 

Mr Peter Mansell 

2009 

2008 

Mr Dean Pritchard  

2009 

2008 

Mr Paul Dowd 

2009 

Former 

Mr. Ronnie Beevor  

2009 

2008 

Dr. Peter Cassidy  

2009 

2008 

Mr. Anthony Larkin 

2009 

2008 

Director’s fees 

Post-employment benefits 

Board fees 
and cash 
benefits 

Committee 
fees

Non 
monetary 
benefits

Retirement 
benefit 
adjustment 
(a) (c)

Company 
contributions 
to super-
annuation 

Total fixed 
remuneration

490,500 (b) 

444,398 

150,000 

135,902 

150,000 

135,902 

150,000 

88,964 

150,000 

79,141 

-

-

20,000

25,874

52,258

54,007

25,000

11,181

51,056

17,889

66,129 

14,328

86,588 

135,917 

14,533

32,500

23,650 (b) 

-

84,124 

17,889

91,095 

78,822 

-

27,646

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,335

7,647

2,525

5,790

567

1,300

-

-

-

-

-

1,557

3,417

-

-

-

-

- 

- 

15,300 

14,560 

18,203 

17,092 

14,747 

6,539 

16,422 

7,192 

493,835

452,045

187,825

182,126

221,028

208,301

189,747

106,684

217,478

104,222

7,241 

87,698

7,339 

15,158 

- 

2,210 

4,778 

7,129 

110,017

186,992

23,650

104,223

95,873

113,597

(a) 

In the past OZ Minerals paid retirement benefits to NEDs, however, these benefits were frozen at 31 December 2005.  The value at that date 
is adjusted each year at a bank interest rate.  Retirement benefits were adjusted for 2009 at a bank interest rate of 2.25% per annum (2008: 
5.4%).  Retirement benefits, including the retirement benefit adjustment for 2009 have been accrued for Mr Cusack ($151,558), Mr Eager 
($114,746) and Mr Jamieson ($25,763).   

(b)  Mr. Cusack and Dr. Cassidy elected to take the Superannuation Guarantee contribution as cash. 

(c)  Mr. Beevor received a payout for the Directors retirement benefit of $ 67,793  on ceasing employment. 

46 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 

To: the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 31 December 2009 
there have been: 

(i) 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation 

to the audit; and 

(ii) 

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

KPMG 

Penny Stragalinos 
Partner 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

47 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the 
year ended 31 December 2009 

Notes 

Consolidated
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company
2008 $m 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Other income 
Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains 
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in 
progress 

Raw materials, consumables and other direct costs 

Employee benefit expenses 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 

Freight expenses 
Royalties expense 

Share of net loss of investments accounted for using 
the equity method 
Other expenses 

Profit before net financing (expense)/income, 
depreciation and amortisation, impairment of assets 
and income tax from continuing operations 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 
Impairment of assets 

Profit/(loss) before net financing (expense)/income 
and income tax from continuing operations 

Financing income 
Financing expenses 

Net financing (expense)/income 

Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing 
operations 

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 

(Loss) from discontinued operations – net of income 
tax 

6 

7 

16 

10 

9 

9 

9 

11 

5 

(Loss) for the year 

Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the parent 
Minority interest 

(Loss) for the year 

(Loss)/earnings per share 

(a) Basic (loss)/earnings per share 

From continuing operations 
From discontinued operations 

(b) Diluted earnings per share 

From continuing operations 

From discontinued operations 

608.5 

0.9 
(113.0) 

119.9 
(231.5) 

(60.8) 

(19.0) 
(28.8) 

(8.4) 

(0.6) 
(45.3) 

221.9 

(85.7) 
– 

– 

–  

– 

0.4 
128.3 

101.9 
(56.3) 

(79.6) 

(11.7) 
– 

– 

(5.5) 
(38.6) 

55.7 
(31.5) 

– 
– 

(31.4) 

– 
– 

– 

– 
(30.5) 

133.2 
26.2 

– 

– 

(40.1) 
(0.7) 

– 
– 

– 
(33.5) 

38.9 

(11.0) 
(396.8) 

(37.7) 

(5.3) 
(264.4) 

85.1 

(2.6) 
(3,857.9) 

136.2 

(368.9) 

(307.4) 

(3,775.4) 

5.4 

(93.7) 

(88.3) 

24.5 

(29.8) 

(5.3) 

– 

(29.1) 

(29.1) 

9.5 
(26.9) 

(17.4) 

47.9 

(374.2) 

(336.5)  

(3,792.8) 

(16.6) 

31.3 

47.4 

43.3 

22.4 

(326.8) 

(293.2) 

(3,770.4) 

(543.7) 

(512.4) 

(2,158.1) 

(2,484.9) 

– 

– 

(293.2) 

(3,770.4) 

24(c) 

(517.3) 

4.9 

(512.4) 

(2,501.7) 
16.8 

(2,484.9) 

(293.2) 

– 

(3,770.4) 
– 

(293.2) 

(3,770.4) 

26 
26 

26 

26 

Cents 

Cents 

1.0 

(17.6) 

(16.6) 

1.0 
(17.6) 

(16.6) 

(13.7) 
(90.9) 

(104.6) 

(13.7) 

(90.9) 

(104.6) 

The consolidated income statements for the comparative period and notes thereto have been restated to present results from 
continuing operations only. The above income statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

48 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the 
year ended 31 December 2009 

Notes 

Consolidated
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company
2008 $m 

(Loss) for the financial period 

(512.4) 

(2,484.9) 

(293.2) 

(3,770.4) 

Other comprehensive income 

Foreign exchange translation differences 

Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial 
assets, net of tax 

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax 

24(a) 

24(a) 

24(a) 

(108.9) 

3.3 

2.2 

362.6 

(11.2) 

4.2 

(412.5) 

1,747.0 

– 

– 

(2.3) 

– 

Total comprehensive expense for the financial year 

(615.8) 

(2,129.3) 

(705.7) 

(2,025.7) 

Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the parent 

Minority interest 

(620.7) 

(2,146.1) 

(705.7) 

(2,025.7) 

4.9 

16.8 

– 

– 

Total recognised comprehensive expense for the year 

(615.8) 

(2,129.3) 

(705.7) 

(2,025.7) 

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

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the 
year ended 31 December 2009 

Notes 

Consolidated
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company
2008 $m 

Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Current tax asset 

Prepayments 

Assets classified as held for sale 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 

Investments accounted for using the equity method 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Receivable from controlled entities 

Other financial assets 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Payable to controlled entities 

Interest-bearing liabilities 

Current tax payable 

Provisions 

Liabilities classified as held for sale 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Interest-bearing liabilities  

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 

Minority interest 

Total equity 

13 

14 

15 

5 

16 

18 

19 

11(c) 

34 

17 

20 

34 

21 

22 

5 

21 

11(c) 

22 

23 

24(a) 

24(b) 

24(c) 

25 

1,076.2 

137.2 

206.0 

– 

7.4 

– 

1,426.8 

47.0 

1,203.3 

– 

93.0 

– 

27.1 

69.8 

46.3 

223.6 

77.1 

15.9 

2,512.6 

2,945.3 

28.7 

2,053.2 

4.6 

262.4 

– 

21.7 

1,370.4 

2,370.6 

24.1 

0.6 

– 

– 

5.6 

– 

30.3 

– 

– 

– 

173.8 

517.4 

1,963.5 

2,654.7 

13.7 

0.9 

– 

29.1 

0.9 

1,004.7 

1,049.3 

– 

19.6 

2.4 

40.2 

– 

2,872.1 

2,934.3 

2,797.2 

5,315.9 

2,685.0 

3,983.6 

107.2 

– 

110.8 

– 

3.6 

– 

164.7 

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1,005.1 

122.0 

37.6 

421.0 

63.5 

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110.8 

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10.1 

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207.3 

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2.2 

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221.6 

1,750.4 

176.1 

634.3 

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10.9 

10.9 

144.7 

17.6 

173.2 

335.5 

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0.6 

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2,085.9 

176.7 

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2,564.7 

3,230.0 

2,508.3 

3,211.0 

5,107.1 

120.4 

5,107.1 

227.0 

5,107.1 

1,187.8 

5,107.1 

1,603.5 

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(2,152.0) 

(3,786.6) 

(3,499.6) 

2,564.7 

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3,182.1 

47.9 

3,230.0 

2,508.3 

3,211.0 

– 

– 

2,508.3 

3,211.0 

The above balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

52 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the 
year ended 31 December 2009 

Notes 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

1,419.3 

(1,176.1) 

1,369.6 

– 

(1,253.3) 

(169.6) 

(73.6) 

(118.1) 

(50.3) 

27.1 

(98.6) 

– 

20.5 

(29.1) 

– 

(178.2) 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Payments for exploration and evaluation 

Income taxes refund received/(paid) 

Financing costs and interest paid 

Interest received  

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities 

27 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from disposal of assets to Minmetals  

Proceeds from disposal of Martabe Project 

Proceeds from disposal of investment in Nyrstar 

Proceeds from disposal of other investments  

Payments for investments 

Payments for capitalised borrowing costs 

5(a) 

5(b) 

5(c) 

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 

4 

Dividends received 

Loans advanced by/(loaned to) controlled entities 

(28.8) 

48.5 

(92.0) 

5.7 

176.6 

(301.8) 

1,731.3 

268.6 

33.7 

4.3 

(30.0) 

(15.0) 

– 

– 

– 

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from investing activities 

1,691.1 

(300.4) 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayments of borrowings 

Repayments of finance lease liabilities 

Payments for shares purchased on-market 

Dividends paid to shareholders 

Dividends paid to minority shareholder 

121.5 

(987.0) 

(20.0) 

(0.1) 

– 

– 

522.0 

(89.0) 

(2.3) 

(14.5) 

(155.3) 

(11.2) 

Net cash (outflows)/inflows from financing activities 

(885.6) 

249.7 

(182.4) 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 

Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency 
denominated cash balances 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

13 

982.1 

118.8 

(24.7) 

1,076.2 

(149.3) 

246.1 

22.0  

118.8 

10.4 

13.7 

– 

24.1 

Non-cash financing and investing activities – refer Note 28 

Financing arrangements – refer Note 29 

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

(1,412.6) 

– 

– 

– 

–  

(18.3)  

– 

1,130.5 

–  

–  

– 

– 

– 

– 

368.7 

(19.9) 

– 

– 

– 

22.2 

371.0 

(176.8) 

(5.5) 

(0.1) 

– 

– 

– 

202.0 

– 

(20.3) 

– 

(34.8) 

(26.9) 

9.5 

(72.5) 

(2.2) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1.9) 

– 

(43.0) 

110.6 

(79.1) 

(15.6) 

– 

– 

(14.5) 

(155.3) 

– 

32.2 

(55.9) 

59.1 

10.5 

13.7 

53 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Contents of the notes to the financial statements 

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Summary of significant accounting policies.....................................................................................................................................................55 
Critical accounting estimates and judgements ...............................................................................................................................................69 
Operating segments ..................................................................................................................................................................................................71 
Acquisition of business .............................................................................................................................................................................................74 
Discontinued operations and assets held for sale .........................................................................................................................................75 
Revenue from continuing operations .................................................................................................................................................................79 
Other income from continuing operations.......................................................................................................................................................79 
Expenses from continuing operations ................................................................................................................................................................79 
Net financing (expense)/income from continuing operations ..................................................................................................................79 
Impairment of assets from continuing operations ........................................................................................................................................79 
Income tax .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................80 
Dividends .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................83 
Cash and cash equivalents ......................................................................................................................................................................................83 
Trade and other receivables ...................................................................................................................................................................................83 
Inventories .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................84 
Investments accounted for using the equity method ..................................................................................................................................84 
Other financial assets ................................................................................................................................................................................................85 
Property, plant and equipment .............................................................................................................................................................................88 
Intangible assets..........................................................................................................................................................................................................90 
Trade and other payables........................................................................................................................................................................................91 
Interest-bearing liabilities ........................................................................................................................................................................................91 
Provisions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................92 
Issued capital ................................................................................................................................................................................................................93 
Reserves and accumulated losses ........................................................................................................................................................................94 
Total equity ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................96 
Earnings and net tangible assets per share ......................................................................................................................................................96 
Reconciliation of (loss)/profit after income tax to net cash flows from operating activities .........................................................97 
Non-cash investing and financing activities.....................................................................................................................................................97 
Financial risk management......................................................................................................................................................................................97 
Commitments for expenditure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 105 
Contingent liabilities............................................................................................................................................................................................... 105 
Key management personnel................................................................................................................................................................................ 106 
Share-based payments .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 111 
Related parties .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 115 
Remuneration of auditors..................................................................................................................................................................................... 115 
Deed of cross guarantee....................................................................................................................................................................................... 116 
Events occurring after reporting date.............................................................................................................................................................. 118 

54 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

1  Summary of significant accounting policies 

(a)  Reporting entity 

OZ Minerals Limited (“the Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia. The address of the Company is Level 10, 31 Queen 
Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, Australia. The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended 
31 December 2009 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (“consolidated entity”) and the consolidated entity’s interest in 
associates and jointly controlled entities. The consolidated entity is primarily involved in the exploration for, and the mining, 
processing and sale of copper, gold and silver. 

(b)  Statement of compliance 

This financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards (“AASBs”) including Australian interpretations adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”) and 
the Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated financial report of the consolidated entity and the financial report of the parent 
entity (“Company”) comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) and interpretations adopted by the 
International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).  

This financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 25 February 2010. 

(c)  Basis of preparation of financial information 

(i)  Historical costs 

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the 
following which is measured at fair value: 

•  Derivative financial instruments; 

• 

Financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss; and 

•  Available-for-sale financial assets. 

(ii)  Mandatory standards adopted during the period 

The consolidated entity adopted the revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements which became effective from 1 January 
2009.  The revised AASB 101 has resulted in the consolidated entity presenting two additional statements namely the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of changes in equity. The revised AASB 101 did not impact the 
recognition, measurement or disclosure of transactions and events that are required by other accounting standards. 

Comparative information has been represented so that it is also in conformity with the revised AASB 101.  

(iii)  Early adoption of standards 

The consolidated entity had elected to early adopt the revised AASB 8 Operating Segments in the prior financial year. The 
consolidated entity has elected to early adopt amendment to AASB 8 Operating Segments from the beginning of this financial year. 
The adoption of the amended AASB 8 resulted in the disclosure of total assets and liabilities for each reportable segment not being 
required in these financial statements. 

(iv)  Issued standards not early adopted 

The following standards and amendments were available for early adoption but have not been applied by the consolidated entity in 
these financial statements: 

• 

Revised AASB 3 Business Combinations, AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and AASB 2008-3 
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127 (effective for annual reporting periods 
beginning 1 July 2009). 
The revised AASB 3 Business Combinations changes the application of acquisition accounting for business combinations and 
the accounting for non-controlling (minority) interests. All acquisition related costs must be expensed. This is different to 
the consolidated entity’s current policy which is set out in note 1(ad) below.  
The revised AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements requires accounting for changes in ownership 
interests by the consolidated entity in a subsidiary, while maintaining control, to be recognised as an equity transaction. The 
standard also specifies the accounting when control is lost.  

•  AASB 2009-5 Further amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Process affect 

various AASBs resulting in minor changes for presentation, disclosure, recognition and measurement purposes. The 
standard is applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011. 

55 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

•  AASB 2009-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Group Cash-settled Share- based Payment Transaction 

resolves diversity in practice regarding the attribution of cash-settled share-based payments between different entities 
within a group. As a result of the amendments AI 8 Scope of AASB 2 and AI 11 AASB 2 –Group and Treasury Share 
Transactions will be withdrawn from the application date. The amendments become mandatory for the consolidated entity’s 
31 December 2011 financial statements. 

•  AASB 9 Financial Instruments, published on 7 December 2009 deals with classification and measurement of financial assets. 
The requirements of this standard represent a significant change from the existing requirements of AASB 139 in respect of 
financial assets. The standard contains two primary measurement categories for financial assets; amortised cost and fair 
value. The standard eliminated the existing AASB 139 categories of held to maturity, available for sale and loans and 
receivables. For an investment in an equity instrument which is not held for trading, the standard permits an irrevocable 
election, on initial recognition, on an individual share-by-share basis, to present all fair value changes from the investment 
in other comprehensive income. No amount recognised in other comprehensive income would ever be reclassified to profit 
or loss at a later date. Investments in equity instruments in respect of which an entity does not elect to present fair value 
changes in other comprehensive income would be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or 
loss. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. 

The initial application of these standards would not have a significant impact on the amounts recognised in the financial report.  
However, the application of these standards may change the disclosures presently made in relation to the consolidated entity and 
the Company. Other standards issued and available for early adoption but not applied by the consolidated entity have not been 
included above as they are not expected to have any material impact on the financial report of the consolidated entity and the 
Company. 

(v)  Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AASBs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also 
requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The 
estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  

Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period 
or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Refer Note 2 for more detail 
on critical accounting estimates and judgements. 

(d)  Basis of consolidation 

(i) 

Subsidiaries 

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, 
generally accompanying a shareholding of more than fifty per cent of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting 
rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the consolidated entity controls another 
entity. 

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity until the date that control 
ceases. The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the consolidated entity. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between companies of the consolidated entity are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. 

Whilst the intercompany balances are eliminated on consolidation, any related foreign exchange gains or losses arising between 
entities that do not have the same functional currency, will not be eliminated. This is because the consolidated entity has a real 
exposure to a foreign currency since one of the entities will need to obtain or sell foreign currency in order to settle the obligation 
or realise the proceeds received. 

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies of the consolidated 
entity. Investments in subsidiaries are carried at their acquisition cost in the individual financial statements of the Company, less any 
impairment. 

(ii)  Associates 

Associates are all entities over which the consolidated entity has significant influence, but not control, of the financial and 
operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the consolidated entity holds between twenty and fifty per 
cent of the voting power of another entity.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognised at cost. The consolidated entity’s investment 
includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated impairment losses. The consolidated financial statements 
include the consolidated entity’s share of the income and expenses and equity movements of the equity accounted investees, 
after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the consolidated entity, from the date that significant influence 
commences until the date that significant influence ceases. Dividends receivable from associates reduce the carrying amount of 
the investment. 

When the consolidated entity’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount of that 
interest is reduced to nil and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the consolidated entity 
has a legal or constructive obligation or has made payments on behalf of the investee. 

(iii)  Joint ventures 

Joint ventures are those entities over whose activities the consolidated entity has joint control, established by contractual 
arrangement.  

Jointly controlled assets 

Where  material,  the  proportionate  interests  in  the  assets,  liabilities  and  expenses  of  a  joint  venture  operation  have  been 
incorporated in the financial statements under the appropriate headings. 

Joint venture entities 

Where material, the interest in a joint venture entity is accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity 
method and is carried at cost in the consolidated entity’s financial statements. Under the equity method, the share of the profits 
or losses of the joint venture entities are recognised in the income statement, and the share of movements in reserves is 
recognised in reserves in the balance sheet. 

Profits or losses on transactions establishing the joint venture and transactions with the joint venture are eliminated to the 
extent of the consolidated entity’s ownership interest until such time as they are realised by the joint venture on consumption or 
sale, unless they relate to an unrealised loss that provides evidence of the impairment of an asset transferred. 

(e) 

 Non-derivative financial instruments  

Classification 

The consolidated entity classifies its financial assets in the following categories:  

• 

• 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss; 

Loans and receivables; 

•  Held-to-maturity investments; and  

•  Available-for-sale financial assets.   

The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired.  Management determines the classification of 
its investments at initial recognition and in the case of assets classified as held-to-maturity investments, re-evaluates this 
designation at each reporting date. 

(i) 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

An instrument is classified as at fair value through profit or loss if it is held for trading or is designated as such upon initial 
recognition. Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognised 
in profit or loss. Attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. Fair value is determined by reference to 
the quoted price at the reporting date. 

(ii)  Available-for-sale financial assets 

The consolidated entity’s investment in equity securities, excluding financial assets at fair value through profit or loss discussed in 
Note 1(e)(i) and investments accounted for using the equity method discussed in Note 1(d)(ii), are classified as available-for-sale 
financial assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses, 
are recognised as a separate component of equity, net of related tax. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. 
When an investment is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is transferred to the income statement. Fair value is 
determined by reference to the quoted price at the reporting date. 

(iii)  Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active 
market.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than twelve months after the balance sheet date which 
are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the balance sheet. 

(iv)  Held-to-maturity investments 

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the 
consolidated entity’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity, and are classified as held-to-maturity.  

Recognition and derecognition 

Regular purchases and sales of investments and other financial assets are recognised on trade-date being the date on which the 
consolidated entity commits to purchase or sell the asset.  Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for 
all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss.  

Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in 
the income statement.  Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have 
expired or have been transferred and the consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in equity are included in 
the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities.  

Subsequent measurement 

Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  

Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value (refer 
to Note 1(m)). 

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ”financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” category are 
presented in the income statement within other income or other expenses in the period in which they arise. Dividend income from 
financial assets at fair value through profit and loss is recognised in the income statement as part of revenue when the consolidated 
entity’s right to receive payments is established. 

Changes in the fair value of monetary securities denominated in a foreign currency and classified as available-for-sale are analysed 
between translation differences resulting from changes in amortised cost of the security and other changes in the carrying amount 
of the security. The translation differences are recognised in the income statement and other changes are recognised in equity. 
Changes in the fair value of other monetary and non-monetary securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in equity. 

The consolidated entity assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial 
assets is impaired. Refer to Note 1(m). 

(f)  Derivative financial instruments 

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. The consolidated entity designates certain 
derivatives as either:  

• 

• 

hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or a firm commitment (fair value hedge); or 

hedges of the cash flows on recognised assets and liabilities and highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). 

The consolidated entity documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged 
items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The consolidated entity also 
documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging 
transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. 

Movements in the hedging reserve in equity are shown in Note 24. The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as a non-
current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than twelve months; it is classified as a current asset 
or liability when the remaining maturity of the instrument is less than twelve months. Trading derivatives are classified as a current 
asset or liability. 

(i) 

Fair values 

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the income statement, 
together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.   

The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised in the income statement within other income or other expenses. The 
gain or loss relating to the effective portion of interest rate swaps hedging fixed rate borrowings is recognised in the income 
statement within other income or other expenses together with the gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion and changes in 
the fair value of the hedged fixed rate borrowings attributable to the interest rate risk. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

If the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the adjustment to the carrying amount of a hedged item for which 
the effective interest method is used is amortised to profit or loss over the period to maturity. 

(ii)  Cash flow hedges 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in 
equity in the hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. 

Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the income statement in the periods when the hedged item will affect profit or loss 
(for instance when the forecast interest payment that is hedged impacts profit or loss). The gain or loss relating to the effective 
portion of interest rate swaps hedging variable rate borrowings is recognised in the income statement within ”financing expenses”.   

For option contracts, the fair value is apportioned between the intrinsic value and time value. The gain or loss arising from the 
change in intrinsic value is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve. Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in the income 
statement in the periods in which the hedged item will affect profit or loss (e.g. when the forecast sale that is hedged will take 
place). Any gain or loss arising from the change in time value of option contracts is recognised immediately in the income 
statement. 

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, 
any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is 
ultimately recognised in the income statement.  

When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately 
transferred to the income statement. 

(iii)  Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 

Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that does 
not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the income statement and are included in other income or 
expenses.  

Where an embedded derivative is identified and the derivative’s risks and characteristics are not considered to be closely related to 
the underlying host contract, the fair value of the derivative is recognised on the balance sheet and changes in the fair value of the 
embedded derivative are recognised in the income statement. 

(g) 

 Foreign exchange 

(i) 

Functional and presentation currency 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars. Items included in the financial statements of each of the 
consolidated entity’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates, 
the ”functional currency”.  

(ii)  Change in functional currency 

The sale of assets to Minmetals and CST, and simultaneous repayment of loans in June 2009, together with the shift in the capital 
structure and strategic direction of the consolidated entity required the reassessment of the functional currencies of the entities 
within the consolidated entity. As a result of the reassessment, the functional currencies of the Company and other Australian 
domiciled entities which had USD as their functional currency changed from USD to AUD on 1 July 2009. 

(iii)  Transactions and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the 
transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-
end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, 
except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges. 

Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the 
functional currency at the exchange rate at the date the fair value was determined. Translation differences on non-monetary 
assets and liabilities are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets 
and liabilities, such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss, are recognised in the income statement as part of the fair 
value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary items, such as equities classified as available-for-sale financial assets, 
are included in the fair value reserve in equity. 

(iv)  Companies of the consolidated entity 

The results and financial position of all entities within the consolidated entity (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary 
economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as 
follows: 

• 

assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

• 

• 

• 

income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable 
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses 
are translated at the dates of the transactions);  

all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity in the foreign currency translation 
reserve; and 

on consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of 
borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to equity. When a foreign 
operation is sold a proportionate share of such exchange differences is recognised in the income statement as part of the 
gain or loss on sale where applicable. 

Whilst intercompany balances are eliminated on consolidation, any related foreign exchange gains or losses arising between 
entities that do not have the same functional currency, will not be eliminated. This is because the consolidated entity has a real 
exposure to a foreign currency since one of the entities will need to obtain or sell foreign currency in order to settle the 
obligation or realise the proceeds received. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are 
treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. 

(h)  Inventories 

Raw materials and stores and consumables, work in progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable 
value. Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure, the 
latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.  

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the 
estimated costs necessary to make the sale. 

Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Cost includes direct material, overburden 
removal, mining, processing, labour, related transportation cost to the point of sale, mine rehabilitation costs incurred in the 
extraction process and other fixed and variable costs directly related to mining activities.  

(i) 

Income tax 

Income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable/recoverable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary 
differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax 
losses. Current and deferred tax expense attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity is also recognised directly in equity. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets 
and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not 
accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the 
time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are 
recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The 
relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred 
tax asset or liability.   

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of 
investments in controlled entities 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. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and 
when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset when the entity 
has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability 
simultaneously.  

Income taxes have not been provided on undistributed overseas earnings of controlled entities to the extent the earnings are 
intended to remain indefinitely invested in those entities. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Tax consolidation 

OZ Minerals Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities elected to form a tax consolidation group as of 1 July 2004 
and have been taxed as a single entity from that date. The Australian entities of Zinifex Limited joined the OZ Minerals Limited 
Australian tax consolidated group upon implementation of the merger on 1 July 2008. The Australian entities sold to Minmetals and 
CST as set out in note 5 exited the tax consolidation group in June 2009. 

The head entity, OZ Minerals Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own 
current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a 
stand alone tax payer in its own right. In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, OZ Minerals Limited also recognises 
the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from 
controlled entities in the tax consolidated group. 

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable 
from or payable to other entities in the consolidated entity.  

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are 
recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities. 

(j)  Leases 

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the consolidated entity has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are 
classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property 
and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included as 
interest bearing liabilities. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to the 
income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability 
for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance lease is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful 
life and the lease term. 

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating 
leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement 
on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. 

(k)  Property, plant and equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses recognised. 
Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred in bringing the 
asset into use. Cost also includes transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency 
purchases of property, plant and equipment. 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is 
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be 
measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the 
income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets once technical feasibility 
and commercial viability of an area of interest are demonstrable, and also includes subsequent costs to develop the mine to the 
production phase. 

Depreciation of mine property and development assets is calculated on the basis of units of production. The depreciation of mine, 
property and development assets commence when the mine starts commercial production. Depreciation is based on assessments of 
proven and probable reserves and a proportion of mineral resources available to be mined by the current production equipment to 
the extent that such resources are considered to be economically recoverable. 

Other assets including surface plant are depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the life of mine. Gains and losses 
on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with asset carrying amounts. These are included in the income statement. 

(i)  Overburden and waste removal 

Overburden and other waste removal costs (stripping costs) incurred in the development of a mine before production commences 
are capitalised as part of the construction of the mine as mine property and development assets. These costs include direct costs 
and an allocation of relevant overhead expenditure. These development stripping costs are subsequently amortised over the life of 
mine.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Costs incurred in the removal of waste once an operation commences production activity (production stripping costs) are capitalised 
as mine property and development assets. A proportion of these deferred mine development costs, including both development 
stripping costs and production stripping costs, is charged to the income statement as an operating cost on the basis of the quantity 
of ore mined, or the quantity of the minerals contained in the ore, as a proportion of the operations’ total quantity of ore estimated 
to be mined. 

Changes in the technical and or other economic parameters that impact on reserves will also have an impact on the depreciation of 
capitalised mine property and development assets. These changes are accounted for prospectively from the date of change. 

Amortisation of deferred stripping costs is included in depreciation of property, plant and equipment. 

(ii)  Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Exploration and evaluation costs, including costs of acquiring licences, are capitalised as exploration and evaluation assets on an 
area of interest basis. Costs incurred before the consolidated entity has obtained the legal right to explore an area are recognised in 
the income statement.  

Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible (as part of property, plant and equipment) or intangible according to the 
nature of the assets. As the assets are not yet ready for use they are not depreciated. 

Exploration and evaluation assets are only recognised if the rights to the area of interest are current and either: 

• 

• 

the expenditures are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or 
alternatively by its sale; or 

activities in the area of interest have not at the reporting date, reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the 
existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area of 
interest are continuing. 

Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if: 

• 

• 

sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  

other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount (see recoverable amount and fair 
value estimation accounting policy note 1(m)). 

For the purposes of the impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the 
exploration activity relates. The cash generating units shall not be larger than the area of interest. 

Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are 
demonstrable, exploration and evaluation assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then 
reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant and equipment. 

(l) 

Intangibles 

(i)  Acquired mineral rights 

Acquired mineral rights comprise identifiable exploration and evaluation assets including ore reserves and mineral resources, which 
are acquired as part of a business combination and are recognised at fair value at the date of acquisition. The acquired mineral 
rights are reclassified as mine property and development from commencement of development and amortised when commercial 
production commences on a unit of production basis over the estimated economic reserve of the mine. 

(ii)  Goodwill 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the consolidated entity’s share of the identifiable 
assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on 
acquisition of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortised.  Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment 
annually or more frequently if events of changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less 
accumulated impairment losses.  Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to 
the entity sold. 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing.  

(iii)  Computer software 

Costs incurred in developing information technology systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licences that will 
contribute to future period financial benefits through cost reduction are capitalised to software and systems.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Costs capitalised include external direct costs of materials and services and direct payroll related costs of employees’ time spent 
on the project. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the useful life, ranging from three to five years. 

(m)  Recoverable amount and fair value estimation 

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for 
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Assets that have a finite 
life are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be 
recoverable. 

An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The 
recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 

The asset’s value in use is the net amount expected to be recovered through the cash flows arising from its continued use and 
subsequent disposal. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.  

The asset’s fair value less costs to sell is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or cash-generating unit in an arm’s length 
transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. 

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash 
inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (“cash-generating units”). Non-
financial assets other than goodwill that have been impaired are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date. 

Any impairment to the carrying amount of an asset is recognised as an expense in the income statement in the reporting period in 
which the recoverable amount write down occurs. Where this assessment of impairment indicates a loss in value of the assets of an 
operation, an appropriate write down is made. No assets are carried in excess of their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount 
of the consolidated entity’s operations is subject to variation because of changes in internationally determined metal prices and 
exchange rates. 

Financial assets and liabilities 

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure 
purposes. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and available-for-sale 
securities), excluding investments in associates, is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The quoted market 
price used for financial assets held by the consolidated entity is the current bid price; the appropriate quoted market price for 
financial liabilities is the current ask price. 

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is 
determined using recognised valuation techniques. The consolidated entity uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that 
are based on market conditions existing at each balance date. Option contracts are fair valued using an option pricing model and 
prevailing market quoted economic variables existing at the balance date. Interest rate swaps are fair valued by determining the 
theoretical gain or loss had the swap contracts been terminated on market at the balance date.  Other techniques, such as estimated 
discounted cash flows, are used to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments.  

The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. 
The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the 
current market interest rate that is available to the consolidated entity for similar financial instruments 

Impairment of financial assets  

The consolidated entity assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial 
assets is impaired.  In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value 
of a security below its cost is considered objective evidence in determining whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence 
exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the 
current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in the income statement – is removed from 
equity and recognised in the income statement.  Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity instruments 
classified as available-for-sale are not reversed through the income statement. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(n)  Employee benefits 

(i)  Wages and salaries and annual leave 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of 
the reporting date are recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting 
date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid, inclusive of on costs, when the liabilities are settled. The expense for 
non-accumulating sick leave is recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable.  

(ii)  Long-term employee benefits 

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected 
unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and 
periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government 
notes with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 

(iii)  Defined contribution plans 

Contributions are made by the consolidated entity to individual defined contribution superannuation plans of each director and 
employee and are charged as an expense in the income statement when incurred. 

(iv)  Employee bonuses 

A provision is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term bonus entitlements if the consolidated entity has a 
present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the director or employee and the 
obligation can be estimated reliably. 

(v)  Share-based payment transactions 

The fair value of options previously granted under OZ Mineral’s Executive Share Option Plan and equity instruments granted under 
the Long-Term Incentive Scheme are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair 
value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the 
options.  

The fair value at grant date is independently determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the 
exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the 
underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option. 

The fair value of the options granted is adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions, but excludes the impact of any non-market 
vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales growth targets). Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions 
about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. At each balance sheet date, the entity revises its estimate of 
the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into 
account the most recent estimate. The impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in the income statement with 
a corresponding adjustment to equity. 

The market value of shares issued to employees for no cash consideration under the Performance Rights Plan and OZ Minerals 
Employee Share Plan are recognised as an employee benefits expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting 
period.  

The fair value of these equity instruments does not necessarily relate to the actual value that may be received in future by the 
recipients. Information relating to these schemes is set out in Note 33. 

(o)  Workers’ compensation 

Provision is made for outstanding claims, including any incurred but not reported claims, where any controlled entity self-insures for 
risks associated with workers’ compensation. Outstanding claims are recognised when an incident occurs that may give rise to a 
claim and are measured at the cost that the entity expects to incur in settling the claims, discounted using a rate that reflects current 
market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the liability. An independent actuary provides the calculation of 
the value of outstanding claims. Each period the impact of the unwind of discounting is recognised in the income statement as 
financing expenses. 

(p)  Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 

Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during the 
mine’s operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provision has been made in full for all the disturbed areas at 
the reporting date based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such areas, discounted to their present value based on 
expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet legislative requirements. 
Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise.   

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in 
environmental legislation, and many other factors, including future developments, changes in technology, price increases and 
changes in interest rates. The amount of the provision relating to mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations is 
recognised at the commencement of the mining project and/or construction of the assets where a legal or constructive obligation 
exists at that time.  

The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current 
components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  A corresponding asset is included in mine property and 
development assets, only to the extent that it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the restoration expenditure 
will flow to the entity. The capitalised cost of this asset is recognised in property, plant and equipment and is amortised over the life 
of the mine.  

At each reporting date the rehabilitation liability is re-measured in line with changes in discount rates, and timing or amounts of the 
costs to be incurred. Rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions are adjusted for changes in estimates. Adjustments to the 
estimated amount and timing of future rehabilitation and restoration cash flows are a normal occurrence in light of the significant 
judgements and estimates involved. Changes in the liability relating to mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
are added to or deducted from the related asset (where it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity), other 
than the unwinding of the discount which is recognised as financing expenses in the income statement. Changes to capitalised cost 
result in an adjustment to future depreciation charges.   

The provisions referred to above do not include any amounts related to remediation costs associated with unforeseen 
circumstances. 

(q)  Provisions 

Provisions for legal claims and other liabilities are recognised when: 

• 

• 

• 

The consolidated entity has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events;  

It is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and  

The amount can be reliably estimated.  

Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow 
will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognized even if the 
likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. 

Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at 
balance sheet date. The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised in the 
income statement as financing expenses. 

A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the consolidated entity from a 
contract is lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the 
present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the 
contract. 

(r)  Sales revenue 

Revenue from the sale of goods and disposal of other assets is recognised when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, 
usually in the form of an executed sales agreement, indicating there has been a transfer of risks and rewards to the customer, no 
further processing is required by the consolidated entity, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined with 
reasonable accuracy, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. This is generally when title passes which for the 
majority of commodity sales represents the bill of lading date when the commodity is delivered for shipment.  

Revenue on provisionally priced sales is recognised at the estimated fair value of the total consideration received or receivable. 

Revenue is reported net of discounts and pricing adjustments. Royalties paid and payable are separately reported as expenses. 

Specific revenue recognition policies for major business activities are as follows: 

(i) 

Sales of concentrates and metals 

Contract terms for many of the consolidated entity’s sales allow for a price adjustment based on a final assay of the goods by the 
customer to determine content. Recognition of the sales revenue for these commodities is based on the most recently determined 
estimate of product specifications with a subsequent adjustment made to revenue upon final determination. 

The terms of concentrate sales contracts with third parties contain provisional pricing arrangements whereby the selling price for 
metal in concentrate is based on prevailing spot prices on a specified future date after shipment to the customer. Adjustments to 
the sales price occur based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final settlement.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

These provisionally priced sales contracts contain an embedded derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract 
for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the embedded derivative, which does not qualify for hedge accounting, is recognised at fair 
value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in the income statement in each period until final settlement, as an 
adjustment to revenue. Changes in fair value over the quotational period and up until final settlement are estimated by reference to 
forward market prices. 

(s)  Financing income and expenses 

Financing income includes: 

• 

• 

• 

interest income on cash and cash equivalents; 

dividend income; and 

gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets. 

Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest rate method. Dividend income is recognised when the right to 
receive payment is established. 

Financing expenses include: 

• 

interest on short-term and long-term borrowings; 

•  amortisation of discounts or premiums relating to borrowings; 

•  accretion of the conversion option in the convertible note; 

•  amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings; 

• 

• 

finance lease charges; 

the impact of the unwind of discount on long-term provisions for mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling and 
workers’ compensation; and 

•  changes in the fair value of financial asset at fair value through profit or loss. 

Financing expenses are calculated using the effective interest rate method. Finance expenses incurred for the construction of any 
qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. 
Other financing expenses are expensed as incurred.  

The capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of financing expenses to be capitalised is the weighted average interest rate 
applicable to the consolidated entity’s outstanding borrowings. 

(t)  Cash and cash equivalents 

 Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts 
are repayable on demand and are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. For the purposes of the statement 
of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and deposits at call which are readily convertible to cash and are subject to an insignificant risk 
of changes in value, net of any outstanding bank overdrafts which are recognised at their principal amounts.  

(u)  Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial year 
which are unpaid.  The amounts are non interest-bearing, unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

(v)  Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method, less impairment. Provisional payments in relation to trade receivables are due for settlement within 30 days from the date 
of recognition, with any mark to market adjustment due for settlement usually within 60 days. Concentrate sales receivables are 
recognised in accordance with Note 1(r). 

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are impaired. An 
impairment is established when there is objective evidence that the consolidated entity will not be able to collect all amounts due 
according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter 
bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments (more than 30 days overdue) are considered 
indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount 
and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The amount of the 
impairment is recognised in the income statement. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(w)  Interest-bearing loans and borrowings  

Borrowings, including the liability component of the consolidated entity’s convertible bond, are initially recognised at fair value, net of 
transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of 
transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the 
effective interest method. 

The fair value of the liability portion of the convertible note is determined using a market interest rate for an equivalent non-convertible 
note. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortised cost basis using the effective interest method until extinguished on 
conversion or maturity of the notes. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the conversion option.  This is recognised and 
included in equity, net of income tax effects. 

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The 
difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished and the consideration paid, including any non-
cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in other income or other expenses. 

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

(x)  Financial guarantee contracts 

Financial guarantee contracts are recognised as a financial liability at the time the guarantee is issued.  The liability is initially measured at 
fair value and subsequently at the higher amount determined in accordance with AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 
Contingent Assets and the amount initially recognised less cumulative amortisation, where appropriate. 

The fair value of financial guarantees is determined as the present value of the theoretical cash flows arising if each subsidiary were to 
source each guarantee on market as an arm’s length transaction. 

Where guarantees in relation to loans of subsidiaries or associates are provided for no consideration, the fair values are accounted for as 
contributions and recognised as part of the cost of the investment. 

(y) 

Issued capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in 
equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.  Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, for 
the acquisition of a business, are included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration. 

When share capital recognised as equity is repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, which includes directly attributable 
costs, is recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are 
presented as a deduction from total equity.  

When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognised as an increase in equity reserve, and the 
resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to / from accumulated profits. 

(z)  Dividends payable 

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the entity, 
on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date.  

(aa)  Goods and services tax 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”), unless the GST incurred is not 
recoverable from taxation authorities. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of 
the expense.   

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or 
payable to, taxation authorities is included with other receivables or payables in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows inclusive of GST. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and 
financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, taxation authorities are classified as operating cash flows.  Commitments 
and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to taxation authorities. The net of GST payable 
and receivable is remitted to the appropriate tax body in accordance with legislative requirements. 

(ab)   Operating segments 

Operating segments are components of the consolidated entity about which separate financial information is available that is 
evaluated regularly by the consolidated entity’s key management personnel in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing 
performance. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Segment information that is evaluated by key management is prepared in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for 
preparing the financial statements of the consolidated entity. 

The division of the consolidated entity’s results into segments has been ascertained by reference to direct identification of 
revenue/cost centres and where interrelated segment costs exist, an allocation has been calculated on a pro rata basis of the 
identifiable costs.  

The consolidated entity has elected to early adopt amendment to AASB 8 Operating Segments from the beginning of this financial 
period. The adoption of the amended AASB 8 resulted in the disclosure of total assets and liabilities for each reportable segment not 
being required in these financial statements. 

(ac)   Assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinued operations 

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale and stated at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value 
less costs to sell if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. 

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to 
sell. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset (or disposal group), but not in excess 
of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the 
non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of de-recognition. 

Non-current assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale.  Interest and other expenses 
attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale continue to be recognised.  Non-current assets classified 
as held for sale and the assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other assets in the 
balance sheet.   

The liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet. 

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a 
separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of 
business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.  The results of discontinued operations 
are presented separately on the face of the income statement. 

(ad)   Business combinations 

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, including business combinations involving 
entities or businesses under common control, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. Cost is 
measured as the fair value of the assets given, shares issued or liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed at the date of exchange 
plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Where equity instruments are issued in an acquisition, the fair value of the 
instruments is their published market price as at the date of exchange unless, in rare circumstances, it can be demonstrated that the 
published price at the date of exchange is an unreliable indicator of fair value and that other evidence and valuation methods 
provide a more reliable measure of fair value. Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in 
equity. 

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their 
fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair 
value of the consolidated entity’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.  If the cost of acquisition is 
less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the income statement, but 
only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired. 

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present 
value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar 
borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. 

(ae)   Earnings per share 

(i)  Basic earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent, excluding any costs of servicing 
equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted 
for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

(ii)  Diluted earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after 
income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average 
number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(af)   Rounding of amounts 

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the financial report.  Amounts in the financial report have been rounded 
off in accordance with that Class Order in millions of dollars to one decimal place except where rounding to the nearest one 
thousand dollars is required. 

(ag)   Comparatives 

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

The consolidated income statements for the comparative period and notes thereto have been restated to present results from 
continuing operations only. Results from discontinued operations are presented separately.   

2  Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

Estimates and judgements used in developing and applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies are continually 
evaluated and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial 
impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The consolidated entity makes estimates 
and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual 
results. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The critical estimates and judgements that 
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial 
year are discussed below. 

(a)  Critical judgements in applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies 

(i) 

Functional currency 

An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates in accordance 
with accounting policy 1(g)(i). Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management judgement when 
considering a number of factors including the currency that mainly influences sales prices, costs of production, and competitive 
forces and regulations which impact sales prices.  In addition, consideration must be given to the currency in which financing 
and operating activities are undertaken. 

(ii)  Discontinued operations and assets held for sale 

In accordance with accounting policy 1(ac) for operations to be classified as discontinued and held for sale, an assessment of 
whether the sale transaction is highly probable is required. Discontinued operations and assets held for sale are discussed in 
Note 5. 

(b)  Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

(i)  Recoverability of assets 

The recoverable amount of each “cash-generating unit” is determined as the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and 
its value in use in accordance with the accounting policy in Note 1(m). These value in use calculations require the use of 
estimates and assumptions including discount rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements and future 
operating performance. Refer to Note 10 for additional details in relation to recoverability of assets. 

(ii)  Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 

Provision is made for the anticipated costs of future restoration and rehabilitation of mining areas from which natural resources 
have been extracted in accordance with the accounting policy in Note 1(p). These provisions include future cost estimates 
associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demolition, decontamination, water purification and 
permanent storage of historical residues. These future cost estimates are discounted to their present value. The calculation of 
these provision estimates requires assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available 
technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A change in any of the assumptions used may have a material 
impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(iii)  Ore reserves and resources estimates 

The estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves and resources are based upon interpretations of geological and 
geophysical models and require assumptions to be made regarding factors such as estimates of short and long-term exchange 
rates, estimates of short and long-term commodity prices, future capital requirements and future operating performance. 
Changes in reported reserves and resources estimates can impact the carrying value of property, plant and equipment, 
intangible assets, provisions for mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations, the recognition of deferred tax 
assets, as well as the amount of depreciation and amortisation charged to the income statement. 

(iv)  Determination of fair values in business combination 

The consolidated entity has applied estimates and judgements in order to determine the fair value of assets acquired and 
liabilities, and contingent liabilities assumed by way of a business combination. 

The assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised at acquisition date are recognised at fair value. In determining fair 
value the consolidated entity has utilised valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow analysis.  The assumptions 
made in performing this valuation include assumptions as to discount rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, the 
timing of development, capital costs, and future operating costs. Any significant change in key assumptions may cause the 
acquisition accounting to be revised including recognition of additional goodwill or a discount on acquisition. Additionally, the 
determination of the acquirer and the acquisition date also require significant judgement to be made by the consolidated entity. 

(v) 

Income tax, deferred tax assets and liabilities 

The consolidated entity is subject to income taxes of Australia and jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Significant 
judgement is required in determining the group provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations 
undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The consolidated entity 
recognises provisions for potential tax issues based on estimates of amounts that were initially recorded. Where the final tax 
outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and 
deferred tax provision in the period in which the determination is made. 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future 
taxable profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses, and the tax losses continue to be available 
having regard to the nature and timing of their origination and compliance with the relevant tax legislation associated with their 
recoupment. 

(vi)  Discontinued operations 

Calculating the profit/loss on sale of operations (refer note 5) included estimates in the following key areas: determining the 
proceeds expected to be received to the extent that they are subject to working capital adjustments, the net assets including the 
net deferred tax balances of operations sold, and, the translation of foreign currency denominated balances. Exchange rate 
differences which have previously been recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve have been reversed through the 
income statement as part of the profit/loss on sale. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

3  Operating segments 

The consolidated entity’s divisions are managed on a site-by-site basis and the operating segments were as noted below.  

Discontinued  operations  comprise  the  results  for  Century  Mine,  Sepon  Copper  Mine,  Sepon  Gold  Mine,  Golden  Grove  Mine, 
Rosebery  Mine,  Avebury  Mine,  Canadian  Project,  Dugald  River  Project  and  Martabe  Project.  Further  information  relating  to 
discontinued operations is set out in Note 5. Other continuing operations include head office entities.  

Continuing segments 

Prominent Hill Mine 

The Prominent Hill copper-gold project is located in the Gawler Craton of South Australia, approximately 650 kilometres north-
west of Adelaide and 130 kilometres south-east of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The Prominent Hill operation was built 
during 2007 and 2008, and commenced surface plant commissioning in February 2009. The plant was commissioned on 1 May 
2009. The accounting profit in relation to Prominent Hill reflects the operating results from 1 May 2009, as the pre-
commissioning costs were capitalised. 

Discontinued segments 

Century Mine 

The Century Mine is an open-cut zinc and lead mine located approximately 250 kilometres north of Mount Isa, near to the Gulf 
of Carpentaria in Queensland.  

Sepon Copper Mine 

The Sepon Copper operation is an open-cut copper mine located approximately 40 kilometres north of the town of Sepon, in 
Savannakhet Province in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (”Laos”). 

Sepon Gold Mine 

The  Sepon  Gold  operation  is  an  open-cut  gold  mine  located  approximately  40  kilometres  north  of  the  town  of  Sepon,  in 
Savannakhet Province in Laos. 

Golden Grove Mine 

Golden  Grove  is  a  zinc,  copper,  lead,  silver  and  gold  mine,  located  approximately  450  kilometres  north-east  of  Perth  and  280 
kilometres east of Geraldton in Western Australia. 

Rosebery Mine 

The Rosebery Mine is an underground zinc, lead, silver, gold and copper mine located on the west coast of Tasmania in 
Australia. 

Avebury Mine 

The Avebury Mine is an underground nickel mine located on the west coast of Tasmania in Australia.  The Avebury Mine was 
placed under care and maintenance in late 2008. 

Canadian Project 

These assets are zinc and copper exploration projects located in Canada’s Territory of Nunavut.   

Dugald River Project 

This is an undeveloped zinc deposit, located in north-west Queensland approximately 85 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.   

Martabe Project 

The Martabe gold-silver development and exploration project is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. 

Geographical areas 

The consolidated entity’s continuing operations are mainly in Australia.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

All amounts are in $millions 

Income statement for the year ended: 

31 December 2009 

Revenue  

Other income 

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains 

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 

Raw materials, consumables and other direct costs 

Employee benefit expenses 

Exploration and evaluation expenses 

Freight expenses 

Royalties expense 

Share of net loss of associates accounted for using the equity 
method 

Other expenses 

Profit/(loss) before net financing expenses, depreciation and 
amortisation and income tax 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

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

Financing income 

Financing expenses 

Net financing (expense)/income 

Profit/(loss) before income tax  

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

(Loss)/profit before loss on sale of discontinued operations 

Loss on sale of discontinued operations after income tax 

Profit/(loss) for the financial period 

31 December 2008 - restated 

Revenue 

Other income 

Net foreign exchange (losses)/gains 

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 

Raw materials, consumables and other direct costs 

Employee benefit expenses 

Exploration and evaluation expenses 

Freight expenses 

Royalties expense 

Share of net loss of associates accounted for using the equity 
method 

Other expenses 

Profit/(loss) before net financing costs, depreciation and 
amortisation, impairment of assets and income tax 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Impairment of assets 

(Loss) before net financing costs and income tax  

Financing income 

Financing expenses 

Net financial expense/(income) 

(Loss) before income tax  

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

(Loss) for the financial period 

Prominent 
Hill 
Mine

Other 
Continuing 
Operations

Total  
Continuing 
Operations 

Discontinued 
Operations  

Consolidated 
entity

608.5

–

(24.6)

119.9

(231.5)

(29.5)

(5.2)

(28.8)

(8.4)

–

(19.5)

380.9

(80.2)

300.7

0.1

(0.8)

(0.7)

300.0

(97.4)

202.6

–

202.6

–

–

39.7

101.9

(56.3)

(37.5)

(7.0)

–

–

–

(5.1)

35.7

(8.4)

(251.0)

(223.7)

7.6

(1.1)

6.5

(217.2)

3.0

(214.2)

– 

0.9

(88.4)

–

–

(31.3)

(13.8)

–

–

(0.6)

(25.8)

(159.0)

(5.5)

(164.5)

5.3

(92.9)

(87.6)

(252.1)

80.8

(171.3)

–

(171.3)

–

0.4

88.6

–

–

(42.1)

(4.7)

–

–

(5.5)

(33.5)

3.2

(2.6)

(145.8)

(145.2)

16.9

(28.7)

(11.8)

(157.0)

44.4

(112.6)

608.5 

0.9 

(113.0) 

119.9 

(231.5) 

(60.8) 

(19.0) 

(28.8) 

(8.4) 

(0.6) 

(45.3) 

221.9 

(85.7) 

136.2 

5.4 

(93.7) 

(88.3)  

47.9 

(16.6) 

31.3 

– 

31.3 

– 

0.4 

128.3 

101.9 

(56.3) 

(79.6) 

(11.7) 

– 

– 

(5.5) 

(38.6) 

38.9 

764.9 

– 

(17.3) 

(69.2) 

(215.0) 

(85.5) 

(9.8) 

(57.2) 

(25.5) 

– 

(29.1) 

256.3 

1,373.4

0.9

(130.3)

50.7

(446.5)

(146.3)

(28.8)

(86.0)

(33.9)

(0.6)

(74.4)

478.2

(156.9) 

(242.6)

99.4 

0.3 

(6.0) 

(5.7) 

93.7 

(30.6) 

63.1 

(606.8) 

(543.7) 

235.6

5.7

(99.7)

(94.0)

141.6

(47.2)

94.4

(606.8)

(512.4)

1,218.4 

1,218.4

3.7 

72.1 

72.1 

(355.8) 

(243.9) 

(171.0) 

(112.1) 

(52.4) 

– 

(73.3) 

357.8 

4.1

200.4

174.0

(412.1)

(323.5)

(182.7)

(112.1)

(52.4)

(5.5)

(111.9)

396.7

(11.0) 

(396.8) 

(292.0) 

(2,069.2) 

(303.0)

(2,466.0)

(368.9) 

(2,003.4) 

(2,372.3)

24.5 

(29.8) 

(5.3) 

0.5 

(14.9) 

(14.4) 

25.0

(44.7)

(19.7)

(374.2) 

(2,017.8) 

(2,392.0)

47.4 

(140.3) 

(92.9)

(326.8) 

(2,158.1) 

(2,484.9)

72 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Information about geographical areas and products 

Australia
$m 

Europe 
$m 

Asia 
$m 

Consolidated 
entity $m 

31 December 2009  

Sales of copper  

Sales of gold  

Sales of silver  

Total sales from continuing operations 

65.7 

8.6 

2.1 

76.4 

248.9 

214.6 

33.8 

4.1 

286.8 

26.7 

4.0 

245.3 

529.2 

69.1 

10.2 

608.5 

Revenues are based on the location of the customer. As at 31 December 2009 no significant assets were located outside Australia. 
Sales of copper to one major customer amounted to $172.2 million. 

31 December 2008 

Sales from continuing operations 

Investments accounted for using the equity method 

Property, plant and equipment (including assets held for sale) 

Intangible assets 

– 

28.7 

3,159.3 

4.6 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

28.7 

1,005.1 

4,164.4 

– 

4.6 

73 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

4  Acquisition of business 

The consolidated entity acquired Zinifex Limited (“Zinifex”) in the previous financial year. The date of acquisition was 1 July 2008.  

Zinifex was a zinc and lead mining, exploration and development company.  

The provisional values of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised on acquisition are their estimated fair values at the 
date of acquisition. Accounting standards permit up to 12 months for provisional acquisition accounting to be finalised following the 
acquisition date if any subsequent information provides better evidence of the item’s fair value at the date of acquisition.  

The consolidated entity undertook a detailed review to determine the fair value of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities 
recognised on the date of acquisition. This review included engaging an external third party to determine the fair values of the cash-
generating units (“CGUs”) of Zinifex, resulting in the reallocation of mineral rights within CGUs, the recognition of a deferred tax 
liability and goodwill at the date of acquisition.  

The details of the provisional fair values at the date of acquisition and additional fair value adjustments made at 31 December 2008 
are set out below: 

Book values 
reflected by 
Zinifex at 
1-Jul-08
$m

Provisional 
fair value 
adjustments at 
1-Jul-08
$m

Provisional values 
recognised on 
acquisition at 
1-Jul-08
$m

Adjustments to 
provisional fair 
values at 
1-Jul-08 
$m 

Adjusted 
fair values at

1-Jul-08
$m

Cost of acquisition 

Fair value of issued shares 
(1,554,756,421 shares) 

Acquisition costs 

Total cost of acquisition 

Fair values of assets and liabilities 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Current tax assets 

Other financial assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Trade and other payables 

Current tax payable 

Provisions 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Interest-bearing liabilities 

Goodwill 

Total 

Cash flow attributable to 
acquisition of Zinifex  

Acquisition costs 

Net cash acquired 

Net cash inflow 

3,980.2

43.0

4,023.2

1,173.5

98.2

153.3

30.6

150.1

1,646.0

226.0

311.2

(214.0)

(37.3)

(148.2)

(47.7)

(164.3)

3,177.4

–

3,177.4

(43.0)

1,173.5

1,130.5

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

541.5

304.3

–

–

–

–

–

–

845.8

–

845.8

–

–

–

3,980.2

43.0

4,023.2

1,173.5

98.2

153.3

30.6

150.1

2,187.5

530.3

311.2

(214.0)

(37.3)

(148.2)

(47.7)

(164.3)

4,023.2

–

4,023.2

(43.0)

1,173.5

1,130.5

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(152.0) 

152.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(60.0) 

– 

(60.0) 

60.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,980.2

43.0

4,023.2

1,173.5

98.2

153.3

30.6

150.1

2,035.5

682.3

311.2

(214.0)

(37.3)

(148.2)

(107.7)

(164.3)

3,963.2

60.0

4,023.2

(43.0)

1,173.5

1,130.5

74 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Pro-forma results 

The pro-forma consolidated results of operations of the consolidated entity for the previous financial year ended 31 December 2008, 
assuming, as required by the accounting standards, that the acquisition of Zinifex occurred as at 1 January 2008 and not 1 July 2008 
is set out below. The pro-forma financial information does not necessarily represent what would have occurred if the transaction had 
taken place on 1 January 2008. The pro-forma information does not include all costs relating to the integration of Zinifex and the 
consolidated entity. 

The pro-forma information includes the historical operating results of the consolidated entity, adjusted to give effect to the 
acquisition of Zinifex at 1 January 2008. The net loss after tax included in the consolidated results for the previous financial year 
relating to Zinifex entities since acquisition date amounted to $1,433.6 million, including an impairment loss of $1,054.0 million. 

Revenue  

OZ Minerals 
consolidated 
$m

Pro-forma 
adjustments for 
Zinifex $m 

Pro-forma 
consolidated 
entity $m

879.2

370.6 

1,249.8

Profit before net financing (expense)/income, depreciation and amortisation, 
impairment of assets and income tax  

Loss for the period  

240.6

(1,490.5)

(46.9) 

128.8 

193.7

(1,361.7)

5  Discontinued operations and assets held for sale 

Profit/(loss) after income tax from operations sold to Minmetals (a) 

(Loss) on sale after income tax from operations sold to Minmetals (a) 

Total (loss)/gain after tax from operations sold to Minmetals (a) 

Profit/(loss) after income tax from the Martabe Project (b) 

Gain on sale after income tax from the Martabe Project (b) 

Total gain after tax from the Martabe project (b) 

(Loss) after income tax from the investment in Nyrstar (c) 

Gain on sale after income tax from the disposal of investment in Nyrstar (c) 

Total gain after tax from the investment in Nyrstar (c) 

63.1 

(670.8) 

(607.7) 

(1,924.1) 

– 

(1,924.1) 

– 

64.0 

64.0 

– 

– 

– 

(157.0) 

– 

(157.0) 

(77.0) 

– 

(77.0) 

Net (loss)/gain after income tax from discontinued operations  

(543.7) 

(2,158.1) 

OZ Minerals acquired Zinifex in July 2008. In doing so, OZ Minerals increased its number of operating mines from two to five. 
Subsequently in June 2009, except for the Prominent Hill mine, the remaining operations were sold to Minmetals and CST. 
Consequently the financial information on the following pages for the previous corresponding period ended 31 December 2008 is 
not directly comparable. 

The Company did not have any discontinued operations for the years ended 31 December 2009 and 31 December 2008. 

75 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

(a)  China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co., Ltd (“Minmetals”) 

The  consolidated  entity  completed  the  sale  of  certain  assets  to  Minmetals  on  16  June  2009.  Shareholder  approval  for  the  sale  of 
assets to Minmetals was obtained on 11 June 2009 at the OZ Minerals Annual General Meeting held on that date. The assets sold to 
Minmetals represented the consolidated entity’s following operations/projects: 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Century Mine 

Sepon Copper Mine 

Sepon Gold Mine 

Golden Grove Mine 

Rosebery Mine 

Avebury Mine 

Canadian Project 

Dugald River Project 

Certain other exploration assets 

Financial information relating to the discontinued operations sold to Minmetals is set out on the following pages. 

Results of discontinued operations 

Revenue 
Impairment of assets 
Other expenses 

Profit/(loss) before net financing costs and income tax 
Net financing income/(expense) 

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

Net profit/(loss) attributable to discontinued operations – Minmetals  

Loss on sale 
Consideration received 
Carrying amount of net assets sold 
Other, including functional currency translation reserve recycling and minority interest 
impact 

Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income tax 
Income tax expense  

Loss on sale of discontinued operations after income tax – Minmetals  

Total loss after tax from discontinued operations – Minmetals  

764.9 
– 
(665.5) 

99.4 
(5.7) 

93.7 
(30.6) 

63.1 

1,731.3 
(2,285.8) 

(116.3) 

(670.8) 
– 

(670.8) 

(607.7) 

1,218.4 
(1,709.8) 
(1,207.4) 

(1,698.8) 
(14.4) 

(1,713.2) 
(210.9) 

(1,924.1) 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

The consideration received comprises proceeds on disposal of shares by the subsidiaries of the consolidated entity.  In anticipation 
of the sale of shares to Minmetals certain of those subsidiaries debts were also repaid to the consolidated entity.  

Carrying amount of asset and liabilities disposed of 

Property, plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Employee benefit provision 
Mine rehabilitation provision 
Other 

Net assets 

16 June 2009 
$m 

2,310.2 
239.8 
48.7 
(45.2) 
(46.8) 
(217.7) 
(3.2) 

2,285.8 

76 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

 (a)  China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co., Ltd (continued) 

Cash flow attributable to discontinued operations 
Net cash inflows from operating activities 
Net cash (outflows) from investing activities 
Net cash inflows from financing activities 

Net cash provided by discontinued operations 

(b)  Martabe Project 

44.1 
(58.1) 
14.5 

0.5 

21.8
(716.7)
(89.0)

(783.9)

On  24  April  2009,  the  consolidated  entity  announced  it  had  reached  an  agreement  with  Hong  Kong  listed  CST  for  the  sale  of  its 
Martabe Project. The sale of the Martabe Project was completed on 29 June 2009. The Martabe Project represented the consolidated 
entity’s gold-silver development and exploration project in North Sumatra, Indonesia. 

Financial information relating to the Martabe Project discontinued operation is set out below. 

Results of discontinued operation 
Revenue 
Net foreign exchange gain 
Impairment of assets 
Other expenses 

Profit before net financing costs and income tax 
Net financing income/(expense) 

Profit before income tax 
Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Net profit attributable to discontinued operations – Martabe  

Gain on sale 
Consideration received  
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and other net assets sold 
Other, including functional currency translation reserve recycling 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income tax 
Income tax expense 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations after income tax – Martabe  

Total profit after tax from discontinued operations – Martabe 

Cash flow attributable to discontinued operations 
Net cash (outflows) from operating activities 
Net cash (outflows) from investing activities 
Net cash inflows from financing activities 

Net cash provided by discontinued operations 

–  
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

268.6 
(172.6) 
(32.0) 

64.0 
– 

64.0 

64.0 

– 
(14.7) 
14.8 

0.1 

– 
 23.8 
(216.4) 
(1.5) 

(194.1) 
– 

(194.1) 
37.1 

(157.0) 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

(4.9)
(80.1)
86.2

1.2

77 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(c)  Disposal of investment in Nyrstar 

The consolidated entity disposed of its entire remaining shareholding of 7,791,622 shares in Nyrstar NV, a publicly listed entity on 
Euronext Brussels, in January 2009 for a consideration of $33.7 million.  The net result on disposal of the investment was nil. 

The operating loss relating to Nyrstar for the year ended 31 December 2008 was $109.9 million, which included an impairment loss 
of $143.0 million.  There was no cash flow movement in relation to the investment in Nyrstar in 2008. 

(d)  Operations classified as held for sale as at 31 December 2008 

At 31 December 2008, the consolidated entity was pursuing asset sales and was examining expressions of interest for a number of its 
assets to repay or reduce its bank loans. Management was committed to a plan to sell the following assets, which were classified as 
assets held for sale at 31 December 2008: 

- 

- 

- 

Prominent Hill mine (subsequently reclassified to continuing operations in April 2009). 

Golden Grove mine 

Rosebery mine 

-  Martabe Project 

- 

Investment in Nyrstar 

The  sale  of  the  above  assets  on  an  individual  entity  basis  (except  for  the  Martabe  Project  and  the  investment  in  Nyrstar)  was 
suspended when the offer from Minmetals to acquire certain of the consolidated entity’s assets was received, which led to the sale of 
certain assets as set out in Note 5(a) above. The Martabe project was sold in June 2009 as set out in Note 5(b) above. The investment 
in Nyrstar was sold in January 2009, and information relating to the sale of the investment in Nyrstar is set out in Note 5(c) above. 

The carrying amount of assets and liabilities held for sale for the consolidated entity at 31 December 2008 were as follows: 

Consolidated entity 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables  

Inventories 

Other financial assets 

Prepayments 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Total assets 

Trade and other payables  

Current tax payable 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

The carrying amount of assets and liabilities held for sale for the Company at 31 December 2008 were as follows: 

Company 

Receivables from controlled entities 

Other financial assets and liabilities  

Total assets 

31 Dec 2008 
$m 

49.0

72.4

240.9

34.7

3.6

2,111.2

0.8

2,512.6

160.6

30.5

136.6

93.3

421.0

2,091.6

31 Dec 2008 
$m 

997.5

7.2

1,004.7

78 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

6  Revenue from continuing operations 

Sale of concentrate  

608.5 

– 

– 

– 

7  Other income from continuing operations 

Other income 
Gain on sale of disposal of investment in Sepon and recycle of 
foreign currency translation reserve 
Dividends from controlled entities 

8  Expenses from continuing operations 

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 

0.9 

– 
– 

0.9 

0.4 

– 
– 

0.4 

10.0 

45.7 
– 

55.7 

22.6 

– 
110.6 

133.2 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure 

Contributions to defined contribution plans 

19.0 

3.0 

11.7 

3.7 

– 

1.1 

0.7 

1.7 

9  Net financing (expense)/income from continuing operations 

Financing income 
Interest income from cash and cash equivalents 

Total financing income 

Financing expenses 
Interest and finance charges paid/payable 

Total financing expenses 

Net financing (expenses)/income 

5.4

5.4

(93.7)

(93.7)

(88.3)

24.5 

24.5 

(29.8) 

(29.8) 

(5.3) 

– 

– 

(29.1) 

(29.1) 

(29.1) 

9.5

9.5

(26.9)

(26.9)

(17.4)

Borrowing costs amounting to $15.0 million were capitalised as property, plant and equipment for the Prominent Hill mine during the 
first half of the current financial year. 

10  Impairment of assets from continuing operations 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment at Prominent Hill 

Impairment of equity accounted investments (Toro) 

Impairment of other assets 

Impairment of investment in controlled entities 

Impairment of receivables from controlled entities 

–

–

–

–

–

–

251.0 

126.1 

19.7 

– 

– 

396.8 

– 

– 

– 

255.0 

9.4 

264.4 

–

–

–

3,738.8

119.1

3,857.9

The consolidated entity performs an impairment assessment when there is an indication of a possible impairment. It also performs 
an  assessment  to  determine  whether  impairment  losses  recognised  in  prior  periods  for  an  asset  needs  to  be  reversed.  The 
accounting standards require that impairment losses recognised in prior financial periods for an asset be reversed if there has been a 
positive change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If 
this is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the lower of its recoverable amount and pre-impairment value. 

Based on internal valuations performed, the consolidated entity has assessed that the carrying value of Prominent Hill assets and the 
equity accounted investment in Toro are fairly stated as at 31 December 2009, and that they do not require any impairment or 
impairment reversal adjustment. 

During the year, the Company recognised an impairment loss of $255.0 million relating to its investment in OZ Minerals Zinifex 
Holdings Pty Ltd, an entity which had investments in ex Zinifex operations. These operations have been sold as part of the sale of 
assets to Minmetals (note 5). Additionally, the Company also recognised an impairment loss of $9.4 million in relation to a receivable 
from a foreign controlled entity, which is not part of the Deed of Cross Guarantee.  

The impairment of property, plant and equipment of $251.0 million in 2008 reflected fair value less cost to sell, based on internal 
valuation, using a discount rate of 8 per cent (real post-tax). Note that at 31 December 2008 Prominent Hill was classified as held for 
sale but was transferred back to continuing operations during the year.  The impairment of equity accounted investments in Toro of 
$126.1 million in 2008 was determined based on the share price of Toro at 31 December 2008. 

79 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

11  Income tax  

(a) 

Income tax benefit/(expense) recognised in the income statement 

Current income tax (expense)/benefit 
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit 
(Under)/over provision from prior year 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Income tax benefit/(expense) is attributable to: 
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations 
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

Deferred income tax benefit/(expense) included in income tax 
(expense)/benefit comprises: 
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax assets 
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax liabilities 

Total deferred income tax benefit/(expense) 

(35.5) 
(11.7) 
– 

(47.2) 

(16.6) 
(30.6) 

(47.2) 

(10.1) 
(1.6) 

(11.7) 

(144.3) 
40.4 
11.0 

(92.9) 

47.4 
(140.3) 

(92.9)  

(76.1) 
116.5 

40.4 

13.2  
30.1  
– 

43.3 

43.3 
–  

43.3 

37.9  
(7.8)  

30.1  

(16.0) 
30.7 
7.7 

22.4 

22.4 
– 

22.4 

18.5 
12.2 

30.7 

(b)  Numerical reconciliation of income tax (expense)/benefit to pre-tax net profit 

(Loss)/profit from continuing operations before income tax 
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations before income tax 

Total (loss)/profit before income tax 

47.9 
(513.1) 

(465.2) 

(374.2) 
(2,017.8) 

(336.5) 
– 

(3,792.8) 
– 

(2,392.0)  

(336.5) 

(3,792.8) 

Income tax benefit/(expense) at the Australian tax rate of 30 per cent 
Tax effect of amounts which are not (deductible)/taxable in  
calculating taxable income: 
Non-taxable/(deductible) amounts 
Non-taxable dividends 

Difference in overseas tax rates 
Over provision for previous years 
Tax loss on disposal of discontinued operations not recognised as a 
benefit/derecognition of tax losses 
Derecognition of deferred tax assets in relation to impairment  
of assets 
Write-back of net deferred tax liabilities 
Other 

Income tax benefit/(expense) 

(c)  Deferred tax assets and liabilities  

139.5 

717.6 

101.0 

1,137.8 

11.3 
– 

150.8 

2.6 
– 

(8.2) 
– 

709.4  

(10.0)  
11.0  

(185.7) 

(228.0)  

– 
– 
(14.9) 

(47.2) 

(739.8) 
164.5 
– 

(92.9) 

16.7 
– 

– 
33.1 

117.7 

1,170.9 

– 
– 

– 

– 
7.7 

– 

(78.0)  
– 
3.6 

43.3 

(1,157.4) 
– 
1.2 

22.4 

The deferred tax assets and liabilities for the consolidated entity are set out in the table below. The consolidated entity recognises 
deferred tax assets for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will 
be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. The consolidated entity has assessed that it is probable that future 
taxable profits will be available to utilise the recognised deferred tax assets. 

80 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Opening 
balance 

Recognised 
in profit or 
loss

Recognised 
in equity

(Disposals)/
acquired 
through 
business 
combination

Closing 
balance 

Included in 
assets held 
for sale 

Continuing
operations

Consolidated 2009 $m 

Deferred tax assets 

Employee benefits 

Investments 

Inventories 

Capital raising costs 

Provisions 

Unrealised foreign exchange 

Tax losses 

Other 

Set–off of deferred tax liabilities 

27.0 

6.0 

(0.8) 

1.1 

24.1 

33.7 

164.5 

6.8 

262.4 

– 

0.5

(6.0)

0.8

5.3

1.1

(2.7)

1.5

(10.6)

(10.1)

–

Net recognised deferred tax assets 

262.4 

(10.1)

Deferred tax liabilities 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Convertible bond option 

Unrealised foreign exchange 

Other 

Set–off against deferred tax assets 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

Consolidated 2008 $m 

Deferred tax assets 

Employee benefits 

Investments 

Inventories 

Capital raising costs 

Provisions 

Unrealised foreign exchange 

Tax losses 

Other 

Set–off of deferred tax liabilities 

Net recognised deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

145.4 

(4.3) 

7.3 

5.8 

154.2 

– 

154.2 

29.6 

– 

– 

3.6 

5.8 

(1.9) 

6.5 

5.3 

48.9 

(48.4) 

0.5 

Depreciation and amortisation 

153.2 

Capital raising costs 

Convertible bond option 

Unrealised foreign exchange 

Mineral rights 

Other 

Set–off against deferred tax assets 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

2.6 

7.1 

– 

– 

5.2 

168.1 

(48.4) 

119.7 

16.1

12.1

(7.3)

(19.3)

1.6

–

1.6

4.2

6.0

(2.7)

(2.5)

(13.2)

35.6

(86.3)

(17.2)

(76.1)

–

–

(3.4)

–

(8.9)

7.3

(111.8)

0.3

(116.5)

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(19.0)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(2.6)

(21.6)

–

–

–

(2.6)

(2.5)

–

–

–

(5.1)

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(129.1) 

– 

– 

(7.3) 

– 

(0.2) 

(25.9)

–

–

–

(22.2)

(20.5)

11.3

8.6

(48.7)

1.6 

– 

– 

6.4 

3.0 

10.5 

177.3 

4.8 

203.6 

–

(110.6) 

(48.7)

93.0 

(58.7)

–

–

13.5

(45.2)

102.8 

7.8 

– 

– 

110.6 

–

(110.6) 

(45.2)

– 

27.0 

6.0 

(0.8) 

1.1 

24.1 

33.7 

164.5 

6.8 

262.4 

– 

262.4 

145.4 

– 

(4.3) 

7.3 

– 

5.8 

12.2

–

1.9

–

31.5

–

244.3

21.3

311.2

–

–

(4.4)

–

–

–

111.8

0.3

107.7

– 

– 

154.2 

(136.6) 

– 

– 

154.2 

(136.6) 

1.6

–

–

6.4

3.0

10.5

177.3

4.8

203.6

(110.6)

93.0

102.8

7.8

–

–

110.6

(110.6)

–

27.0

6.0

(0.8)

1.1

24.1

33.7

164.5

6.8

262.4

–

262.4

16.3

–

(4.3)

–

–

5.6

17.6

–

17.6

81 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Company 2009 $m 

Deferred tax assets 

Employee benefits 
Debt instruments 
Capital raising costs 
Investments 
Tax losses 
Other 

Set–off of deferred tax liabilities 

Net recognised deferred tax 
assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Capital raising costs 
Unrealised foreign exchange 
Convertible bond option 

Set–off against deferred tax 
assets 

Net recognised deferred tax 
liabilities 

Company 2008 $m 

Deferred tax assets 

Employee benefits 
Debt instruments 
Capital raising costs 
Investments 
Tax losses 
Other 

Net recognised deferred tax 
assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Debt instruments 
Capital raising costs 
Unrealised foreign exchange 
Convertible bond option 

Set–off against deferred tax 
assets 

Net recognised deferred tax 
liabilities 

Opening 
balance 

Recognised 
in profit or 
loss

Recognised 
in equity

Transfer of 
tax losses

Closing 
balance 

Included in 
assets held 
for sale 

Continuing 
operations

2.0 
0.2 
1.1 
4.3 
30.5 
2.1 

40.2 

– 

(1.3)
(0.2)
(1.1)
(4.3)
43.3
1.5

37.9

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–
–
–
–
103.5
– 

103.5

–

0.7 
– 
– 
– 
177.3 
3.6 

181.6 

(7.8) 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

0.7
–
–
–
177.3
3.6

181.6

(7.8)

40.2 

37.9

– 

103.5

173.8 

–  

173.8

4.3 
– 
(4.3) 

– 

– 

– 

28.0 
0.3 
3.6 
– 
6.5 
2.3 

40.7 

26.7 

2.2 
3.0 
1.7 
7.1 

(4.3)
–
12.1

7.8

–

7.8

(7.0)
(0.1)
(2.5)
4.3
24.0
(0.2)

18.5

– 

– 

(2.2)
1.3
(1.7)
(9.6)

14.0 

(12.2)

(14.0) 

– 

–

 –

–
–
–

–

–

–

(19.0)
–
–
–
–
–

(19.0)

– 

– 

–
– 
– 
(1.8)

(1.8)

–

 –

–
–
–

–

–

–

–
–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–

–

– 
– 
7.8 

7.8 

(7.8) 

– 

2.0 
0.2 
1.1 
4.3 
30.5 
2.1 

40.2 

– 

40.2 

– 
4.3 
– 
(4.3) 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
–  

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

–
–
7.8

7.8

(7.8)

–

2.0
0.2
1.1
4.3
30.5
2.1

40.2

–

40.2

–
4.3
–
(4.3)

–

–

–

Set–off of deferred tax liabilities 

(14.0) 

82 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

(d)  Unrecognised deferred tax assets  

Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items: 

Tax losses (tax-effected) 
Deductible temporary differences (tax-effected) 

Total 

246.4 
– 

246.4 

246.4 
741.1 

987.5 

246.4  
–  

246.4 

246.4 
1,158.7 

1,405.1 

These tax losses have been transferred into the OZ Minerals Australian tax group on consolidation of the Oxiana and Zinifex groups 
in June 2008 and are subject to an available fraction. They will not be available for use until all other recognised tax losses have been 
consumed. 

Under current Australian tax legislation capital losses do not arise to OZ Minerals on the disposal of its assets during the year. 
Modifications have been introduced into the House of Representatives which would allow widely held companies such as OZ 
Minerals to realise the capital losses.  If these modifications are implemented as currently drafted, the capital losses on disposal of 
assets during the year of approximately $2.0 billion, should become available to OZ Minerals. 

12  Dividends 

(a)   Ordinary shares 

Unfranked dividend for the year ended 31 December 2008 of 5.0 
cents per fully paid share, paid on 29 September 2008 

Unfranked dividend for the year ended 31 December 2007 of 4.0 
cents per fully paid share, paid on 9 April 2008 

Total 

– 

– 

– 

156.1 

61.8 

217.9 

– 

– 

– 

156.1 

61.8 

217.9 

The directors do not propose to pay any dividends for the year ended 31 December 2009. The dividends paid of $217.9 million for 
the year ended 31 December 2008 was settled by cash payment of $155.3 million and by issuing shares under the dividend 
reinvestment plan of $62.6 million (note 23 (b)) and the allocation of shares purchased on market. 

(b)  Franking account for OZ Minerals Limited 

Franking account balance at beginning of year 

Franking credits acquired through business combinations 

Franking credits from income tax payments/(refunds) made during the year 

Franking account balance at end of year 

45.8 

– 

(48.5) 

(2.7) 

22.1 

4.2 

19.5 

45.8 

The franking account deficit of $2.7 million as at the end of the financial year does not include franking credits that will arise from 
income tax payments made subsequent to the end of the year. In January 2010 the Company made a tax payment of $2.7 million 
and consequently the franking account balance is nil. 

13  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank and on hand 

Deposits at call 

Total cash and cash equivalents 

Amounts classified as held for sale 

113.6 

962.6 

1,076.2 

– 

38.3 

31.5 

69.8 

49.0 

Total cash and cash equivalents as per statements of cash flows 

1,076.2 

118.8 

Refer Note 29 for details of cash and cash equivalents not available for use by the consolidated entity.  

14  Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Total trade and other receivables 

132.6 

4.6 

137.2 

26.8 

19.5  

46.3 

2.1 

22.0 

24.1 

– 

24.1 

–  

0.6 

0.6 

4.2 

9.5 

13.7 

– 

13.7 

– 

0.9 

0.9 

83 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

15  Inventories 

Finished goods 
Work in progress 
Raw materials, stores and consumables 

Total inventories 

34.6 
160.8 
10.6 

206.0 

68.7 
31.5 
123.4 

223.6 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

All inventories at 31 December 2009 are valued at cost. The inventories at 31 December 2008 were made up of inventories valued at 
cost of $156.7 million and at net realisable value of $66.9 million. 

16  Investments accounted for using the equity method 

Toro Energy Limited 

47.0 

28.7 

– 

– 

As at 1 January 2008 the consolidated entity held a 46 per cent interest in Toro Energy Limited (“Toro”). In November 2008, the 
consolidated entity’s ownership in Toro increased to 52 per cent pursuant to subscribing to a renounceable rights issue. The 
consolidated entity had assessed that there were exceptional circumstances that demonstrated that the ownership in Toro did not 
constitute control. Therefore the investment in Toro continued to be accounted for using the equity method.  

In June 2009, the consolidated entity elected to reduce its holding in Toro by 10 million shares to 277.392 million shares in order to 
hold a non-controlling interest of 49.9 per cent. The proceeds from the disposal of the shares, which had a carrying value of $1.0 
million, were $1.9 million, resulting in a gain on disposal of $0.9 million recognised as other income. 

The consolidated entity made a further investment in Toro of $19.9 million acquiring 132.867 million shares as part of Toro’s Share 
Purchase Plan in November 2009. Other investors also participated in Toro’s share purchase plan, thereby reducing the consolidated 
entity’s interest to 42.5 per cent. The consolidated entity continues to account for the investment in Toro using the equity method. 
Refer to Note 10 for further information in relation to the recoverability of the investment. 

Toro is a uranium exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Refer to Note 10 for information on impairment 
assessment performed in relation to the investment in Toro.  

The share price of Toro as at 31 December 2009 was 14 cents (2008: 10 cents). 

(a)  Movement in carrying amounts of associate and share of losses 

Toro Energy Limited 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions  
Disposals 
Share of losses after income tax 
Impairment of investment  

Closing carrying amount 

Consolidated 

2009 $m 

2008 $m 

28.7 
19.9 
(1.0) 
(0.6) 
– 

47.0 

148.3 
12.0 
– 
(5.5) 
(126.1) 

28.7 

(b)  Summarised financial information of associate 

At the date of this report, Toro has yet to complete its interim financial statements as at 31 December 2009 and therefore 
summarised financial information on Toro at 31 December 2009 is not included in these financial statements. The following 
information is based on the Toro financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009, which are Toro’s latest audited financial 
statements: 

Toro Energy Limited 

Assets   
$m 

76.8 

Liabilities   

Revenue   

Profit or (loss)   

$m 

0.9 

$m 

0.6 

$m 

(69.7) 

84 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

17  Other financial assets 

Non-current 
Available-for-sale financial assets (a) 
Investment in controlled entities (b)  
Investment in Toro (c) 

Total non-current other financial assets 

27.1 
– 
– 

27.1 

21.7 
– 
– 

21.7 

6.0 
1,910.5 
47.0 

1,963.5 

3.5 
2,863.9 
4.7 

2,872.1 

(a)  Movement in carrying value of available-for-sale financial assets 

The 2009 opening carrying amounts reflect the 2008 closing carrying amount prior to the transfer of certain assets to “assets held for 
sale”. This presentation has been adopted as certain assets previously presented as “held for sale” have been reclassified to continuing 
operations. 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Disposals 
Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets 
Revaluations 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers  
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

4 

5 

(b)  Movement in carrying value of investment in controlled entities 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combinations 
Additions 
Disposals 
Impairment of investments  
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers  
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

(c) 

Investment in Toro 

4 

10 

5 

56.4 
– 
10.9 
(48.5) 
– 
8.7 
(0.4) 

27.1 
– 

27.1 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

38.5 
150.1 
9.2 

(175.0) 
–  
33.6 

56.4 
(34.7) 

21.7 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

3.5 
– 
0.3 
(0.6) 
– 
2.8 
– 

6.0 
– 

6.0 

2,871.1 
– 
0.9 
(294.0) 
(255.0) 
(412.5) 

1,910.5 
– 

1,910.5 

13.1 
– 
– 
– 
(9.6) 
– 
– 

3.5 
– 

3.5 

769.3 
4,023.2 
17.7 
– 
(3,725.8) 
1,786.7 

2,871.1 
(7.2) 

2,863.9 

The investment in Toro is equity accounted on consolidation as set out in note 16. 

85 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(d)  Investments of the parent entity in continuing controlled entities 

Country of 
Incorporation

Class of 
Share

Equity holding 

2009 % 2008 %

Investment of OZ 
Minerals Ltd 
2009 $m 

Investment of OZ 
Minerals Ltd 
2008 $m

Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 

OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd 

OZ Minerals Agincourt Holdings Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Agincourt Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Europe Ltd 

OZ Minerals Finance (Holdings) Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Finance Pty Ltd 

Australia Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Cambodia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Channel Islands Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia Ordinary

OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Holdings) Pty Ltd 

Australia Ordinary

OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 

OZ Minerals Insurance  Pte Ltd 

OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Mexico SA de CV 

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Singapore Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Mexico Ordinary

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 

Australia

Ordinary

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Reliance Exploration Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Superannuation Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Wiluna Pty Ltd* 

OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 

Souvannaphoum Resources Pte Ltd 

Wasin Mining Co. Ltd. 

Zinifex UK (Holdings) Limited 

Zinifex UK Limited 

ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Singapore Ordinary

Thailand Ordinary

UK Ordinary

UK Ordinary

Australia  Ordinary

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

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

–

–

100

100

100

– 

– 

– 

179.8 

0.5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1.1 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1.6 

86.0 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

–

210.0

0.5

–

–

–

–

1.3

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100.5

–

–

–

1,641.5 

2,213.0

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

Total investments in controlled entities 

1,910.5 

2,525.3

* The consolidated entity is in the process of selling OZ Minerals Wiluna Pty Ltd to Minmetals. At the date of this report, the terms of 
the sale are being finalised. 

86 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(e) 

 Entities disposed of during the year 

Country of 
Incorporation

Class of 
Share

Equity holding 

2009 % 2008 %

Investment of 
OZ Minerals Ltd 
2009 $m 

Investment of 
OZ Minerals Ltd 
2008 $m

Disposed of as part of assets sold to Minmetals 
Allegiance Exploration Pty Ltd  
Allegiance Metals Pty Ltd  
Allegiance Mining NL 
Allegiance Mining Operations Pty Ltd  
Allegiance Mining Processing Pty Ltd  
Aoning Minerals Company Limited 
Champa Mining Laos Pte Ltd 
Eastren Pty Ltd  
Geothermal Energy Tasmania Exploration Pty Ltd  
Geothermal Energy Tasmania Holdings Pty Ltd  
Geothermal Energy Tasmania Pty Ltd  
Geothermal Energy Tasmania West Coast Pty Ltd  
Investment Co Pty Ltd 
Ionex Pty Ltd  
Lane Xang Minerals Limited 
Lupin Mines Inc. 
Navakun Mining Co. Ltd 
Oxiana Exploration Singapore (Number One) Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals (USA) Limited 
OZ Minerals Australia Limited 
OZ Minerals Canada Management Inc. 
OZ Minerals Canada Operations Inc. 
OZ Minerals Canada Resources Inc. 
OZ Minerals Century Limited 
OZ Minerals Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Exploration Singapore (Number Two) Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Finance) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Golden Grove Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Laos Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals International Enterprises Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Netherlands Holdings Cooperative UA 
OZ Minerals Super Metals Pty Ltd 
PCML SPC Pty Ltd 
PPTV Pty Ltd 
PT Bintang Sumberdaya 
PT Explorasi  Indonesia Jaya 
PT Multi Mineral Explorsi 
PT Oxindo Exploration 
PT Panah Emas 
Southern Laos Mining Pte Ltd 
SPC (Nominees) Pty Ltd 
SPC 1 Pty Ltd 
SPC 2 Pty Ltd 
Swedish Enterprises AB 
Zeemain Pty Ltd 

Total disposed as part of assets sold to Minmetals 

Disposed of as part of the Martabe Project 
Agincourt Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Martabe Pty Ltd 
PT Agincourt Resources 
PT Artha Nugraha Agung 

Divestment of joint venture interests 
Erawan Mining Limited 
Yunnan Jinlong Minerals Co. Ltd 

Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
China Ordinary
Singapore Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia  Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Laos Ordinary
Canada Ordinary
Thailand Ordinary
Singapore Ordinary
USA Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Canada Ordinary
Canada Ordinary
Canada Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Singapore Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Singapore Ordinary
Cayman Islands Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Netherlands Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Singapore Ordinary
Australia  Ordinary
Australia  Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Sweden Ordinary
Australia Ordinary

Singapore Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary
Indonesia Ordinary

Thailand Ordinary
Australia Ordinary

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–

100
100
100
100
100
80
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
90
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
(i)
(i)
(i)
(i)
(i)
100
100
100
100
100
50

100
100
100
(i)

50
100

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
6.3
–
–
–
–
0.8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.6
330.9
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

338.6

–
–
–
–

–
–

(i) These Indonesian entities were controlled by OZ Minerals Limited via a corporation agreement with the directors and shareholders of the entities. 

87 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(f)  Deregistered entities 

AML (Bielsdown) Pty Ltd  
AML Holdings Pty Ltd 
Central Inca Gold Pty Ltd 
Heazle Pty Ltd  
Taswest Nickel Pty Ltd  

18  Property, plant and equipment 

Freehold land and buildings (a) 
Plant and equipment (b) 
Mine property and development (c) 
Exploration and evaluation assets (d) 
Construction in progress (e) 

Carrying amount (f) 

Country of 
Incorporation

Class of 
Share

Equity holding 

2009 % 2008 %

Investment of 
OZ Minerals Ltd 
2009 $m 

Investment of 
OZ Minerals Ltd 
2008 $m

Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary
Australia Ordinary

–
–
–
–
–

100
100
100
100
100

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

–
–
–
–
–

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

108.6 
926.8 
153.0 
10.0 
4.9 

156.3 
874.2 
897.6 
41.3 
83.8 

1,203.3 

2,053.2 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
19.6 
– 
– 
– 

19.6 

The 2009 opening carrying amounts reflect the 2008 closing carrying amount prior to the transfer of certain assets to “assets held for 
sale”. This presentation has been adopted as certain assets previously presented as “held for sale” have been reclassified to continuing 
operations.

(a)  Freehold land and buildings 

At cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Transfers from construction in progress 
Disposals 
Depreciation charge 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets held for sale 
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

(b)  Plant and equipment 

At cost 
Accumulated depreciation 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Transfers from construction in progress 
Disposals/adjustments 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment of plant and equipment 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets held for sale 
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

113.5 
(4.9) 

108.6 

233.5 
– 
52.0 
10.1 
(160.0) 
(5.4) 
(21.6) 

108.6 
– 

108.6 

1,006.5 
(79.7) 

926.8 

1,183.2 
– 
41.3 
763.0 
(841.3) 
(127.8) 
– 
(91.6) 

926.8 
– 

926.8 

208.8 
(52.5) 

156.3 

81.6 
29.0 
146.8 
(16.2) 
–  
(17.1) 
9.4 

233.5 
(77.2) 

156.3 

1,403.2 
(529.0) 

874.2 

342.0 
546.1 
221.1 
153.0 
(0.4) 
(98.4) 
(81.8) 
101.6 

1,183.2 
(309.0)  

874.2 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

16.9 
(16.9) 

– 

19.6 
– 
0.1 
– 
(11.6) 
(5.3) 
– 
(2.8) 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

23.2 
(3.6) 

19.6 

6.6 
– 
0.3 
– 
– 
(1.5) 
– 
14.2 

19.6 
– 

19.6 

88 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

 (c)  Mine property and development 

At cost 
Accumulated amortisation 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Transfers from construction in progress 
Disposals 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment of mine property and development 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets held for sale 
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

(d)  Exploration and evaluation assets  

At cost 
Accumulated amortisation 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Transfers from construction in progress 
Disposals 
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount 

(e)  Construction in progress 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Transfers on completion 
Disposal 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets held for sale 
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

167.7 
(14.7) 

153.0 

1,686.2 
– 
91.6 
8.9 
(1,284.6) 
(109.4) 
– 
(239.7) 

153.0 
– 

153.0 

10.0 
– 

10.0 

41.3 
– 
10.0 
– 
(35.9) 
– 
(5.4) 

10.0 

1,020.2 
– 
106.9 
(782.0) 
(161.0) 
(179.2) 

4.9 
– 

4.9 

1,608.8 
(711.2) 

897.6 

408.3 
1,189.4 
718.5 
428.9 
–  
(199.4) 
(1,251.3) 
391.8 

1,686.2 
(788.6) 

897.6 

41.3 
–  

41.3 

313.8 
219.2 
25.0  
(511.7) 
–  
(11.6) 
6.6 

41.3 

594.0 
51.8 
389.3 
(54.0) 
– 
39.1 

1,020.2 
(936.4) 

83.8 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

89 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

 (f)  Total property, plant and equipment 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Disposals  
Depreciation charge 
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets 
held for sale 

4 

4,164.4 
– 
301.8 
(2,482.8) 
(242.6) 
– 
(537.5) 

1,203.3 

1,739.7 
2,035.5 
1,500.7 
(0.4) 
(314.9) 
(1,344.7) 
548.5 

4,164.4 

Transfers to assets held for sale 

5 

– 

(2,111.2) 

Closing carrying amount 

1,203.3 

2,053.2 

19.6 
– 
0.1 
(11.6) 
(5.3) 
– 
(2.8) 

– 

– 

– 

6.6 
– 
0.3 
– 
(1.5) 
– 
14.2 

19.6 

– 

19.6 

Borrowing costs amounting to $15.0 million was capitalised as property, plant and equipment for the Prominent Hill mine during the 
first half of the current financial year. 

19  Intangible assets 

Mineral rights (a) 
Goodwill (b) 
Computer software (c) 

Closing carrying amount 

(a)  Mineral rights  

At cost 
Impairment losses 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Impairment of mineral rights 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount 

(b)  Goodwill 

At cost 
Impairment losses 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Impairment of goodwill 

Closing carrying amount 

– 
– 
– 

– 

82.1 
(82.1) 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
4.6 

4.6 

715.8 
(715.8) 

– 

– 
682.3 
(715.8) 
33.5 

– 

104.4 
(104.4) 

– 

44.4 
60.0 
(104.4) 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
2.4 

2.4 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

4 

4 

90 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

 (c)  Computer software 

At cost 
Accumulated amortisation 

Carrying amount 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisitions through business combination 
Additions 
Amortisation charge 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers  
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

5 

5.6 
(5.6) 

– 

5.4 
– 
0.2 
(5.6) 
– 

– 
– 

– 

11.4 
(6.8) 

4.6 

2.4 
2.2 
2.9 
(2.7) 
0.6 

5.4 
(0.8) 

4.6 

Computer software includes capitalised development costs being an internally generated intangible asset. 

20  Trade and other payables 

Trade payables and accruals  
Other payables  

Total trade and other payables 

21  Interest-bearing liabilities 

Current 

Convertible bonds 
Bank loans 
Lease liabilities – secured 

Total current interest-bearing liabilities 

Non–current 

Convertible bonds 
Lease liabilities – secured  

Total non-current interest-bearing liabilities 

(a)  Aggregate of current and non–current interest-bearing liabilities 

Convertible bonds 
Bank loans 
Lease liabilities (b) 

Aggregated interest-bearing liabilities 

(b)  Finance lease liabilities 

Commitments in relation to finance leases are payable as 
follows: 

Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 

Future finance charges 

Recognised as a liability 

48.3 
58.9 

107.2 

110.8 
– 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 

– 

110.8 
– 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

157.2 
7.5 

164.7 

– 
988.8 
16.3 

1,005.1 

137.4 
7.3 

144.7 

137.4 
988.8 
23.6 

1,149.8 

18.3 
9.1 
27.4 
(3.8) 

23.6 

Refer Note 29 for details of the consolidated entity’s financing arrangements. 

2.5 
(2.5) 

– 

2.4 
– 
0.1 
(2.5) 
– 

– 
– 

– 

4.7 
58.8 

63.5 

110.8  
– 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 

– 

110.8 
– 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

5.8 
(3.4) 

2.4 

1.2 
– 
1.9 
(1.2) 
0.5 

2.4 
– 

2.4 

4.8 
5.3 

10.1 

– 
202.4 
4.9 

207.3 

137.4 
0.6 

138.0 

137.4 
202.4 
5.5 

345.3 

4.9 
0.6 
5.5 
– 

5.5 

91 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

22  Provisions 

Current 
Employee benefits  
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling (a)  
Restructure (b) 
Workers’ compensation  

Total current provisions 

Non–current 
Employee benefits  
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling (a) 
Workers’ compensation  

Total non–current provisions 

Aggregate 

Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling (a)  
Restructure (b) 
Employee benefits  
Workers’ compensation  

Total provisions 

3.6 
– 
– 
– 

3.6 

1.6 
9.3 
– 

10.9 

9.3 
– 
5.2 
– 

14.5 

20.3 
1.3 
13.1 
2.9 

37.6 

0.7 
167.8 
4.7 

173.2 

169.1 
13.1 
21.0 
7.6 

210.8 

1.8 
– 
– 
– 

1.8 

0.6 
– 
– 

0.6 

– 
– 
2.4 
– 

2.4 

2.2 
– 
– 
– 

2.2 

0.3 
– 
– 

0.3 

– 
– 
2.5 
– 

2.5 

(a)  Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling  

The 2009 opening carrying amounts reflect the 2008 closing carrying amount prior to the transfer of certain assets to “assets held for 
sale”. This presentation has been adopted as certain assets previously presented as “held for sale” have been reclassified to 
continuing operations. 

Opening carrying amount 
Acquisition through business combination 
Additional provisions recognised 
Reversal of provision against property, plant and equipment 
Disposals 
Unwind of discount 
Exchange rate differences 

Closing carrying amount before transfers to assets held for sale 
Transfers to assets held for sale 

Closing carrying amount 

(b)  Restructure  

Opening carrying amount 
Additional provisions reversed/disposed of 

Closing carrying amount 

243.2 
– 
– 
– 
(217.7) 
0.7 
(16.9) 

9.3 
– 

9.3 

13.1 
(13.1) 

– 

55.8 
124.4 
55.4 
(11.7) 
– 
8.5 
10.8 

243.2 
(74.1) 

169.1 

– 
13.1 

13.1 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

92 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

23  Issued capital 

(a) 

Issued and fully paid up ordinary shares:  

3,121,339,800 (2008: 3,121,339,800) 

5,107.1 

5,107.1 

5,107.1 

5,107.1 

The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to 
participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of 
hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each 
holder is entitled to one vote per share. 

(b)  Movements in ordinary share capital 

There was no movement in ordinary share capital during the financial year. Movements in ordinary share capital for the comparative 
financial year are disclosed below. 

Date 

Details 

01/01/2008 
01/07/2008 
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 

Opening Balance 
Shares issued – acquisition of Zinifex 
Exercise of share options and rights 
Shares issued – dividend reinvestment plan 

31/12/2008 

31/12/2009 

Closing balance 

Closing balance 

(c)  Capital risk management  

Number of 
Shares 

1,545,427,293 
1,554,757,053 
1,092,768 
20,062,686 

3,121,339,800 

3,121,339,800 

$m 

1,056.7 
3,980.2 
7.6 
62.6 

5,107.1 

5,107.1 

The primary objective of the consolidated entity’s capital management is to maintain a healthy liquidity ratio in order to support its 
business and to achieve superior returns for its shareholders.  

The consolidated entity manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions. To 
maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders and through other 
suitable capital management initiatives. The consolidated entity monitors capital using gearing and other ratios. The gearing ratio is 
calculated as gross debt divided by equity plus gross debt. Since the disposal of assets to Minmetals and CST in June 2009 and 
consequently becoming a single mine company, the consolidated entity’s policy as per its revised strategy announced to the market is 
to maintain a gearing ratio of up to a maximum of 20 per cent. Gross debt includes interest bearing liabilities, being the debt portion of 
the convertible bonds. Equity includes issued capital, retained earnings and reserves. The gearing ratio for the comparative period has 
been restated to comply with the above calculation.  

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

Interest-bearing liabilities 
Equity attributable to members of OZ Minerals Limited 

21 

Total equity plus debt 

Net gearing ratio 

110.8 
2,564.7 

2,675.5 

4% 

1,149.8 
3,182.1 

4,331.9 

27% 

110.8 
2,508.3 

2,619.1 

345.3 
3,211.0 

3,556.3 

4% 

10% 

93 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

24  Reserves and accumulated losses 

Reserves (a) 
Accumulated losses (b) 
Minority interest (c) 

Total reserves and accumulated losses 

(a)  Reserves 

Movements in foreign currency translation reserve: 
Foreign currency translation reserve at beginning of year 
Net exchange differences on translation to presentation 
currency 

Foreign currency translation reserve at end of year 

Movements in equity compensation reserve: 
Equity compensation reserve at beginning of year 
Exercise of share options and rights  
Deferred tax adjustment  
Share based payments expense during the year 
Transfers from treasury shares reserve 
Transfers to retained earnings 

Equity compensation reserve at end of year 

Movements available-for-sale asset reserve: 
Available-for-sale asset reserve at beginning of year 
Change in fair value of available-for-sale assets, net of tax 

Available-for-sale asset reserve at end of year 

Movements in hedging reserve:  
Hedging reserve at beginning of year 
Fair value movements  

Hedging reserve at end of year 

Movements in treasury shares reserve:  
Treasury shares reserve at beginning of year 
Acquisition of shares 
Transfers to equity compensation reserve 

Treasury shares reserve at end of year 

120.4 
(2,662.8) 
– 

(2,542.4) 

227.0 
(2,152.0) 
47.9 

1,187.8 
(3,786.6) 
– 

1,603.5 
(3,499.6) 
– 

(1,877.1) 

(2,598.8)  

(1,896.1) 

224.9 

(137.7) 

1,596.9  

(150.1) 

(108.9) 

116.0 

362.6 

224.9 

(412.5) 

1,184.4 

1,747.0 

1,596.9 

20.9 
– 
(2.9) 
5.4 
(4.0) 
(5.6) 

13.8 

(2.3) 
3.3 

1.0 

(2.2) 
2.2 

– 

(14.3) 
(0.1) 
4.0 

(10.4) 

38.0 
(7.6) 
(19.0) 
12.3 
(2.8) 
– 

20.9 

8.9 
(11.2) 

(2.3) 

(6.4) 
4.2 

(2.2) 

(2.6) 
(14.5) 
2.8 

(14.3) 

20.9 
– 
(2.9) 
5.4 
(4.0) 
(5.6) 

13.8 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

(14.3)  
(0.1) 
4.0 

(10.4) 

38.0 
(7.6) 
(19.0) 
12.3 
(2.8) 
– 

20.9 

2.3 
(2.3) 

– 

– 
– 

– 

(2.6) 
(14.5) 
2.8 

(14.3) 

Total reserves at year end  

120.4 

227.0 

1,187.8 

1,603.5 

(b)  Accumulated losses 

Movements in accumulated losses: 
(Accumulated losses)/retained earnings at beginning of year 
Net (loss)/profit after tax attributable to members of OZ 
Minerals Limited 
Dividends declared and paid  
Transfers from equity compensation reserve 
Exercise of share options and rights 

Accumulated losses at end of year 

(2,152.0) 

566.1 

(3,499.6) 

487.2 

(517.3) 
– 
5.6 
0.9 

(2,662.8) 

(2,501.7) 
(217.9) 
– 
1.5 

(2,152.0) 

(293.2) 
– 
5.6 
0.6 

(3,786.6) 

(3,770.4) 
(217.9) 
– 
1.5 

(3,499.6) 

94 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

 (c)  Minority interest 

Movements in minority interest: 
Minority interest at beginning of year 
Dividend payments 
Disposal of controlled entity 
Net profit after tax attributable to minority interest 

Minority interest at end of year 

47.9 
– 
(52.8) 
4.9 

– 

42.3 
(11.2) 
– 
16.8 

47.9 

The minority interest related to Lane Xang Minerals Limited, which included Sepon Copper and Sepon Gold. These were disposed of 
during the financial year. 

(d)  Nature and purpose of reserves 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Exchange differences arising on the translation of entities with a functional currency differing from the consolidated entity’s 
presentation currency, are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve (“FCTR”) as described in accounting policy Note 1(g). 

The FCTR balance of $116.0 million for the consolidated entity as at 31 December 2009 mainly represents the FCTR arising from 
Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd which had US$ as its functional currency up till 30 June 2009. In accordance with the accounting 
standard this FCTR balance remains unchanged until the entity is disposed of, in which case the amount is recognised in the income 
statement. The FCTR balance in the Company arises mainly from its investment in OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd, an entity it 
continues to own, which had investments in Ex-Zinifex operations. 

 Equity compensation reserve 

The equity compensation reserve is used to recognise the fair value of equity instruments granted to senior executives and other 
employees under various equity compensation plans as set out in Note 33. Any shares issued to the employees for the settlement of 
share based payments during the year were allocated from the shares held by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as trustee 
of the OZ Minerals employee share plans and that had been purchased on market, It did not involve any issuance of incremental 
shares by the Company.  

When options or rights are exercised, adjustments are made to the equity compensation reserve against the treasury shares reserve, 
for shares allocated to employees by the trustee. When options or rights lapse, the fair value is transferred to retained earnings.  

Available-for-sale asset reserve 

The available-for-sale asset reserve comprises the cumulative net change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets until 
the investment is derecognised or impaired. 

Hedging reserve 

The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on cash flow hedges that are recognised directly in equity, as described in 
accounting policy Note 1(f). Amounts are recognised in the income statement when the associated hedged transaction affects the 
income statement. 

Treasury shares reserve 

The treasury shares reserve for the Company’s own shares represents the cost of shares held to meet the consolidated entity’s 
obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as 
and when they may vest.  

95 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

25  Total equity 

Total equity at the beginning of the financial year 
Total changes in accumulated losses 
Exercise of share options and rights 
Shares issued – dividend reinvestment plan 
Shares issued – acquisition of businesses 
Total changes in reserves 
Total changes in minority interest  

24 

4 
24 
24 

26  Earnings and net tangible assets per share  

3,230.0 
(510.8) 
– 
– 
– 
(106.6) 
(47.9) 

2,564.7 

1,565.3 
(2,718.1) 
7.6 
62.6 
3,980.2 
326.8 
5.6 

3,211.0 
(287.0) 
– 
– 
– 
(415.7) 
–  

1,431.5 
(3,986.8) 
7.6 
62.6 
3,980.2 
1,715.9 
– 

3,230.0 

2,508.3 

3,211.0 

(a)  Basic earnings/(loss) per share 

From continuing operations – cents 
From discontinued operations – cents 

(b)  Diluted earnings per share 

From continuing operations – cents 
From discontinued operations – cents 

(c)  Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share 

Net (loss)/earnings used in basic earnings per share for continuing operations – $ million 
Net (loss)/earnings used in basic earnings per share for discontinued operations – $ million 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated
2008 $m 

1.0  
(17.6)  

(16.6)  

1.0 
(17.6) 

(16.6)  

(13.7) 
(90.9) 

(104.6) 

(13.7) 
(90.9) 

(104.6) 

31.3 
(548.6) 

(517.3) 

(326.8) 
(2,174.9) 

(2,501.7) 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic earnings 
per share – number 

3,113,883,117 

2,393,451,971 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of diluted 
earnings per share – number 

3,113,883,117 

2,393,451,971 

The convertible bonds as set out in Note 21 and the share options and performance rights as set out in Note 33 that existed at  
31 December 2009 and at 31 December 2008 were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were 
antidilutive.  

 (d)  Net tangible assets per share (i) 

Net tangible assets per share – cents 

82.2 

103.3 

Number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of net tangible assets per share – 
number 

3,121,339,800 

3,121,339,800 

(i) 

In accordance with Chapter 19 of the ASX listing rules, net tangible assets per share represent total assets less intangible assets 
less liabilities ranking ahead of, or equally with, ordinary share capital, divided by the number of ordinary shares on issue at 
year-end.  

96 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for 
the year ended 31 December 2009 

Note 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

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

(Loss)/profit for the year 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 
Gain on sale of investments in controlled entities 
Other non-cash items 
Impairment losses 
Dividends classified as investing activity 
Share of net loss of associates 
Change in assets and liabilities: 

Trade and other receivables  
Prepayments 
Inventories 
Trade and other payables 
Current tax assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Current tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 

28  Non-cash investing and financing activities 

(512.4) 
242.6 
606.8 
– 
72.3 
– 
– 
0.6 

16.2 
12.1 
18.7 
(216.6) 
77.1 
120.7 
(152.5) 
(109.0) 

176.6 

(2,484.9) 
317.6 
–  
– 
(104.0) 
2,466.0 
–  
5.5 

89.9 
(13.8) 
(223.1) 
(75.9) 
(46.5) 
30.3 
13.5 
(73.2) 

(98.6) 

(293.2) 
5.3 
–  
(45.7) 
(53.5) 
264.4 
–  
– 

0.3 
(4.7) 
–  
53.4 
29.1 
(133.6) 
–  
–  

(178.2)  

(3,770.4) 
2.7 
– 
– 
(17.2) 
3,857.9 
(110.6) 
– 

34.4 
(0.8) 
– 
(6.9) 
– 
(32.5) 
(29.1) 
– 

(72.5) 

Acquisition of subsidiary by issue of shares 

4 

– 

3,980.2 

–  

3,980.2 

Refer Note 29 for details of the consolidated entity’s financing arrangements. 

29  Financial risk management  

The Company and consolidated entity’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks such as: 

•  Market risk consisting of commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk, interest rate risk and equity securities price risk 

(refer Note 29(a) below); 

• 

• 

Credit risk (refer Note 29(b) below); and 

Liquidity risk (refer Note 29(c) below). 

This note presents information about the Company’s and consolidated entity’s exposure to each of the above risks, its objectives, 
policies and processes for measuring and managing risk and quantitative disclosures.  

Financial risk management is carried out by the consolidated entity’s Group Treasury Function (“Group Treasury”). Group Treasury 
identifies, evaluates and manages financial risks in close co-operation with the consolidated entity’s operating unit. The Board 
approves written principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specific areas, such as those identified above. 

The consolidated entity and the Company hold the following financial instruments at the reporting date: 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents  
Trade receivables 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Available-for-sale financial assets  
Receivable from controlled entities 
Other investments held by the parent company 

Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Payable to controlled entities 

Total financial liabilities 

13 
14 
16 
17 
34 
17 

20 
21 
34 

1,076.2 
132.6 
47.0 
27.1 
– 
– 

1,282.9 

107.2 
110.8 
– 

218.0 

69.8 
26.8 
28.7 
21.7 
– 
– 

147.0 

164.7 
1,149.8 
– 

1,314.5 

24.1 
– 
– 
6.0 
517.4 
47.0 

594.5 

63.5 
110.8 
– 

174.3 

13.7 
– 
– 
3.5 
– 
4.7 

21.9 

10.1 
345.3 
414.7 

770.1 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(a)  Market risk management 

The consolidated entity’s activities expose it primarily to financial risks of changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange 
rates, interest rates and equity securities prices.  

(i)  Commodity price risk management 

The consolidated entity is exposed to commodity price volatility on commodity sales made by its Prominent Hill mine. This arises 
from sale of metal in concentrate products such as copper and gold, which are priced on, or benchmarked to, open market 
exchanges. 

In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards, the sensitivity analysis provided below discloses the 
consolidated entity’s exposure to the risk on the outstanding balance of financial assets and liabilities at the reporting date.  

Commodity price sensitivity analysis  

The following table details the consolidated entity’s sensitivity to movement in commodity prices. At reporting date, if the 
commodity prices increased/(decreased) by the historical average 5-year annual commodity price movement as per the London 
Metals Exchange (“LME”), and all other variables were held constant, the consolidated entity’s after tax profit/(loss) would have 
increased/(decreased) as set out below. 

In accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the sensitivity analysis includes the impact of the movement in commodity 
prices only on the outstanding trade receivables at the end of the period, which were $132.6 million (2008: $26.8 million) and does 
not include the impact of the movement in commodity prices on the total sales for the period. The outstanding trade receivables by 
commodity at the reporting date are set out in Note 29(b).  

Commodity 

2009 

2008 

Average 5-year annual 
commodity price 
movement as per LME 

Increase 
profit $m

Decrease 
profit $m

Average 5-year annual 
commodity price 
movement as per LME 

Increase 
profit $m 

Decrease 
profit $m

37% 
21% 
24% 
– 

29.8
2.1
0.3
–

32.2

(29.8)
(2.1)
(0.3)
–

(32.2)

13% 
18% 
16% 
21% 

1.0 
1.5 
– 
0.6 

3.1 

(1.0)
(1.5)
–
(0.6)

(3.1)

Copper 
Gold 
Silver 
Zinc 

Total 

(ii) 

Foreign currency exchange risk management 

The Company and the consolidated entity are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk.  

The carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting 
date is disclosed below. As stated in Note 1 (g) the functional currencies of certain Australian incorporated entities changed from US 
dollars to Australian dollars on 1 July 2009. Consequently, the foreign currency exchange risk exposure at balance date mainly arises 
from US dollars denominated balances and minor exposures to other foreign currencies. 

Consolidated 

Notes 

Denominated in 
USD presented in 
AUDm

Other currencies 
presented in 
AUDm 

Total 
AUDm

31 December 2009 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables  
Available-for-sale financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing liabilities 

Total 

14 

21 

579.1
132.6
–

(27.4)
(110.8)

573.5

– 
– 
5.7 

– 
– 

5.7 

579.1
132.6
5.7

(27.4)
(110.8)

579.2

In 2008 the consolidated entity’s foreign currency exchange risk arose mainly from US dollars for Australian functional currency 
entities and from Australian dollars for US dollar functional currency entities (Note 1(g)). 

98 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 

31 December 2008 

Notes 

Denominated 
in AUD

Denominated in 
USD presented in 
AUDm

Other currencies 
presented in 
AUDm 

Total 
AUDm

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Investments accounted for using the equity 
method 
Available-for-sale financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Interest-bearing liabilities 

Total 

13 
14 

16 
17 

20 
21 

26.8
11.9

28.7
21.7

(86.8)
(110.6)

(108.3)

41.2
14.9

–
–

(63.1)
(1,039.2)

(1,046.2)

1.8 
– 

– 
– 

(7.3) 
– 

(5.5) 

69.8
26.8

28.7
21.7

(157.2)
(1,149.8)

(1,160.0)

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure (presented in Australian 
dollars) at the reporting date is disclosed below. As stated in Note 1 (g) the functional currency of the Company changed from US 
dollars to Australian dollars on 1 July 2009. Consequently, the foreign currency exchange risk exposure at balance date mainly arises 
from US dollar denominated balances and minor exposures to other foreign currencies. 

Company 

Notes 

Denominated in 
USD presented in 
AUDm

Other currencies 
presented in 
AUDm 

Total 
AUDm

31 December 2009 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing liabilities 

Total 

21 

0.4

(27.4)
(110.8)

(137.8)

– 

– 
– 

– 

In 2008 the Company’s foreign currency exchange risk arose mainly from Australian dollar denominated balances. 

Company 

Notes

Denominated in 
USD presented in 
AUDm

Other currencies 
presented in 
AUDm 

31 December 2008 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Other investments held by the Company 

Financial liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Interest-bearing liabilities 

Total 

13 
17  
17  

20 
21 

The following US dollar exchange rates were applied during the year: 

AUD:USD 

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis 

13.2
3.5
4.7

(4.8)
(5.5)

11.1

0.5 
– 
– 

– 
(339.8) 

(339.3) 

Average rate 

31 December spot rate 

2009 

0.7865 

2008 

0.8354 

2009 

0.8934 

2008 

0.6914 

The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts 
their translation for a 5 per cent change in the foreign currency rate (2008: 10 per cent). This percentage change reflects the 
variability management applies in forecast sensitivity analysis.  

0.4

(27.4)
(110.8)

(137.8)

Total 
AUDm

13.7
3.5
4.7

(4.8)
(345.3)

(328.2)

99 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent 
(2008: 10 per cent), and all other variables were held constant, the consolidated entity’s equity and after tax profit from continuing 
operations would have increased/(decreased) by $(20.1) million (2008: $0.4 million). The Company’s equity and after tax profit would 
have increased/(decreased) by approximately $4.8 million (2008: $1.1 million). 

(iii) 

Interest rate risk management 

The consolidated entity and the Company are exposed to interest rate volatility on deposits. Deposits at variable rates expose the 
consolidated entity and the Company to cash flow interest rate risk. Deposits at fixed rates expose the consolidated entity to fair 
value interest rate risk. The consolidated entity repaid its bank loans during the year and therefore is not exposed to any interest rate 
risk on borrowings at reporting date. The consolidated entity is not exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on convertible bonds as 
the interest rate is fixed. For further information in relation to the convertible bond maturity profile refer to note 29 (c) below. 

Consolidated 

Notes 

Effective 
average 
interest rate % 

6 months 
or less 
$m

6 to 12 
months 
$m

1 to 2 
years 
$m

2 to 5 
years 
$m 

More than 
5 years 
$m 

Total 
$m

31 December 2009 

Financial assets 
Cash at bank 
Short-term deposits 

Financial liabilities 

Convertible bonds 

Total 

31 December 2008 

Financial assets 

Cash at bank 

Short-term deposits 

Financial liabilities 

Bank loans 

Convertible bonds 

Lease liabilities 

Total 

Company 

31 December 2009 

Financial assets 

Cash at bank 

Short-term deposits 

Financial liabilities 

Convertible bonds 

Total 

31 December 2008 

Financial assets 

Cash at bank 

Short-term deposits 

Financial liabilities 

Bank loans 

Convertible bonds 

Lease liabilities 

Total 

13 

21 

13 

21 

13 

21 

13 

21 

0.87 
2.28 

5.25 

3.96 

5.77 

4.67 

5.25 

6.45 

1.75 

4.29 

5.25 

3.96 

5.77 

4.32 

5.25 

6.45 

113.6
962.6

1,076.2

(110.8)

965.4

38.3

31.5

69.8

(988.8)

–

(8.1)

(996.9)

(927.1)

2.1

22.0

24.1

(110.8)

(86.7)

4.2

9.5

13.7

(202.4)

–

(4.9)

(207.3)

(193.6)

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(137.4) 

(5.3) 

(142.7) 

(142.7) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(8.2)

(8.2)

(8.2)

(2.0)

(2.0)

(2.0)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(0.6)

(0.6)

(0.6)

(137.4) 

– 

(137.4) 

(137.4) 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

113.6
962.6

1,076.2

(110.8)

965.4

38.3

31.5

69.8

(988.8)

(137.4)

(23.6)

(1,149.8)

(1,080.0)

2.1

22.0

24.1

(110.8)

(86.7)

4.2

9.5

13.7

(202.4)

(137.4)

(5.5)

(345.3)

(331.6)

100 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Interest rate swaps 

The consolidated entity had amortising interest rate swaps in place to swap a portion of floating rate debt to fixed rate. These swaps 
have been disposed of as part of the sale of assets to Minmetals. The information in relation to these swaps in 2008 is set out below: 

Terms 

Amortising swaps (receive floating and pay fixed), semi-annual 
interest 
Amortising swaps (receive floating and pay fixed), semi-annual 
interest 

Total 

Interest rate sensitivity analysis 

Maturity 

Fixed rate 
% 

31 December 2010 

31 December 2012 

4.20 

5.50 

Notional 2008   

$m 

38.9 

110.0 

148.9 

The following table details the consolidated entity’s sensitivity to movements in interest rates. The sensitivity analysis has been 
determined based on the exposure to interest rates at the reporting date and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of 
the financial year and held constant throughout the reporting period.  

At reporting date, if the interest rate increased/(decreased) by 100 basis points, and all other variables were held constant, the 
consolidated entity’s after tax profit/(loss) would have increased/(decreased) as follows: 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Financial liabilities 
Bank loans  

Total 

2009 

2008 

 +100 bps 

-100 bps 

+100 bps  

-100 bps 

7.5 

– 

7.5 

(7.5) 

– 

(7.5) 

0.5 

(6.9) 

(6.4) 

(0.5) 

6.9 

6.4 

At reporting date, if the interest rate increased/(decreased) by 100 basis points, and all other variables were held constant, the 
Company’s after tax profit would have increased/(decreased) by $ 0.2 million (2008: $1.4 million) 

(iv)  Equity securities price risk management 

The consolidated entity is exposed to equity securities price risk which arises from investments held and classified on the balance 
sheet either as available-for-sale or investments accounted for using the equity method, as set out in the table below:  

Notes 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

Financial assets 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Available-for-sale financial assets  
Other investments held by the Company 

16 
17 
17 

Total 

47.0 
27.1 
– 

74.1 

28.7 
21.7 
– 

50.4 

– 
6.0 
47.0 

53.0 

– 
3.5 
4.7 

8.2 

The consolidated entity’s investments accounted for using the equity method relate to the investment in Toro. Refer to Note 16. This 
investment is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

The consolidated entity’s available-for-sale financial assets relates to investments in publicly listed entities. The consolidated entity 
does not actively trade these investments. These investments are carried at fair value using Level 1 valuation method which is based 
on quoted share prices as stipulated by AASB 7. 

Equity securities sensitivity analysis 

The carrying value of the investment in Toro approximates its fair value at 31 December 2009.  

The carrying value of the available-for-sale financial assets equals their fair value at 31 December 2009 and 31 December 2008. None 
of the investments in the available-for-sale financial assets category are individually significant to warrant a sensitivity analysis. 

101 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(b)  Credit risk management 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the 
consolidated entity. The consolidated entity is exposed to counterparty credit risk through sales of metal in concentrate on normal 
terms of trade, through deposits of cash and settlement risk on foreign exchange transactions.  

At the reporting date, the carrying amount of the Company and the consolidated entity’s financial assets represents the maximum 
credit exposure which was as follows:  

Notes 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

 Consolidated 
2008 $m 

 Company 
2009 $m 

 Company 
2008 $m 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade receivables 

Receivables from controlled entities 

13 

14 

34 

Total 

1,076.2 

132.6 

– 

1,208.8 

69.8 

26.8 

– 

96.6 

24.1 

– 

517.4 

541.5 

13.7 

– 

– 

13.7 

The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by 
international credit rating agencies and the amount of funds that can be invested with a single counterparty is limited in accordance 
with the Credit Risk Management Policy. As at 31 December 2009 the consolidated entity had collateral deposits amounting to  
$33.7 million (2008: $11.5 million) which represents restricted cash not available for use. 

Credit risk in trade receivables is managed by the consolidated entity by undertaking a regular risk assessment process with credit 
limits imposed on customers. As there are a relatively small number of transactions, transactions are closely monitored to ensure 
payments are made on time.  

The total revenue of continuing operations for the year ended 31 December 2009 was $608.5 million. Three major customers 
contributed approximately 55 per cent of total revenue. These three customers also represent approximately 70 per cent of the trade 
receivables balance as at 31 December 2009.   

Credit risk arising from sales to these three major and other customers are managed by contracts that stipulate a provisional 
payment of at least 90 per cent of the estimated value of each sale. This is payable either promptly after vessel loading or upon 
vessel arriving at the discharge port. Title to the concentrate does not pass to the buyer until this provisional payment is made. The 
balance outstanding is received within 60 days of the vessel arriving at the port of discharge. Sales are predominantly covered by a 
letter of credit with approved financial institutions. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by geographic region was: 

Australia 

Europe 

Asia 

USA 

Total 

The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by type of customer was: 

Copper 

Gold 

Silver 

Zinc 

Lead 

Total 

2009 
$m 

29.5 

83.2  

19.9 

–  

132.6  

2009 
$m 

116.4  

14.5  

1.7 

– 

– 

132.6  

2008
$m 

10.2 

10.4 

3.9 

2.3 

26.8 

2008
$m 

10.5 

11.9 

– 

4.4 

– 

26.8 

The consolidated entity does not have any significant receivables which are past due at the reporting date. Total impairment losses 
for the consolidated entity at the reporting period were nil (2008: $3.3 million). 

102 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(c)  Liquidity risk management 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the consolidated entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities.  

The following are the contractual maturities of the consolidated entity’s financial liabilities as at 31 December 2009. The contractual 
cash flows reflect the undiscounted amounts and include both interest and principal cash flows. 

Notes 

Balance 
Sheet 
carrying 
amount $m 

Contractual principal and interest cash flows 

6 months 
or less 
$m 

 6 to 12 
months 
$m 

 1 to 2 
years 
$m 

2 to 5 
years 
$m 

More than 
5 years  
$m 

Total 
$m 

Consolidated 

31 December 2009 

Convertible bonds 

Trade payables 

Total 

31 December 2008 

Bank loans 

Convertible bonds 

Lease liabilities 

Trade payables 

Total 

 Company 

31 December 2009 

Convertible bonds 

Trade payables 

Total 

31 December 2008 

Bank loans 

Convertible bonds 

Lease liabilities 

Trade payables 

Total 

21 

20 

21 

21 

21 

20 

21 

20 

21 

21 

21 

20 

110.8 

48.3 

159.1 

988.8 

137.4 

23.6 

157.2 

112.6 

48.3 

160.9 

1,003.0 

4.0 

9.2 

157.2 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4.0 

9.2 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8.0 

3.4 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

161.3 

5.7 

– 

1,307.0 

1,173.4 

13.2 

11.4 

167.0 

110.8 

4.7 

115.5 

202.4 

137.4 

5.5 

4.8 

112.6 

4.7 

117.3 

202.4 

4.0 

4.9 

4.8 

350.1 

216.1 

– 

– 

– 

– 

4.0 

– 

– 

4.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

8.0 

0.6 

– 

8.6 

– 

– 

– 

– 

161.3 

– 

– 

161.3 

– 

– 

– 

112.6 

48.3 

160.9 

–  

1,003.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–  

– 

– 

– 

–  

177.3 

27.5 

157.2 

1,365.0 

112.6 

4.7 

117.3 

202.4 

177.3 

5.5 

4.8 

390.0 

As set out further below, the convertible bond holders may require the consolidated entity to redeem the convertible bond on  
15 April 2010 at their principal amount, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The contractual principal 
and interest cash flows amount of $112.6 million reflected in relation to the convertible bond in the table above has been calculated 
under the assumption that the bond will be redeemed on 15 April 2010. The total principal and interest payable in the case the bond 
is redeemed on 15 April 2012 is approximately $123.4 million calculated based on the spot rate AUD:USD at 31 December 2009. 

103 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

The consolidated entity had the following financing arrangements in place at reporting date:  

Convertible bond facilities – available 
Convertible bond facilities – unused 

Convertible bond facilities – used 

Bank loan facilities – available 
Bank loan facilities – unused 

Bank loan facilities – used 

Lease facilities – available 
Lease facilities – unused 

Lease facilities – used 

Notes  Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

110.8 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

137.4 
– 

137.4 

988.8 
– 

988.8 

23.6 
– 

23.6 

110.8 
– 

110.8 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

137.4 
– 

137.4 

202.4 
– 

202.4 

5.5 
– 

5.5 

21 

21 

21 

The consolidated entity’s and Company’s debt repayment schedule and terms for the facilities held as at 31 December 2009, and as 
at 31 December 2008, are set out below: 

Facility 

Currency 

Nominal 
interest rate

Year of 
maturity

2009 $m 

2008 $m 

Carrying 
amount

Fair value 

Carrying 
amount 

Fair value

Consolidated 

Convertible bonds  
Syndicate bank loan 
Syndicate bank loan  
Bank loan 
Syndicate bank loan 
Finance lease liabilities 

Total 

Company 

USD 
USD 
USD 
AUD 
USD 
AUD 

5.25% 
LIBOR + 5.00% 
LIBOR + 5.00% 
BBSY + 3.50% 
LIBOR + 2.50% 
6.45% 

Convertible bonds 
Syndicate bank loan  
Finance lease liabilities 

USD 
USD 
AUD 

5.25% 
LIBOR + 5.00% 
6.45% 

Total 

2012
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009

2012
2009
2009

110.8
–
–
–
–
–

110.8

110.8
–
–

110.8

147.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

147.6 

147.6 
– 
– 

147.6 

137.4 
607.5 
202.4 
85.8 
93.1 
23.6 

177.3
607.5
202.4
85.8
93.1
23.6

1,149.8 

1,189.7

137.4 
202.4 
5.5 

345.3 

177.3
202.4
5.5

385.2

The consolidated entity resolved its financing difficulties during the period. The consolidated entity repaid its bank loans in full and 
the securities held over the consolidated entity’s assets were discharged on 16 June 2009.  

The consolidated entity issued convertible bonds with a face value of US$105.0 million in April 2005 at a fixed, annual interest rate of 
5.25 per cent and due in 2012.  The conversion price is currently US$0.9180 or $1.0275 and is subject to adjustments under certain 
events, such as the declaration of dividends.  Holders of the consolidated entity’s convertible bonds have the option to convert the 
US$105.0 million bonds into ordinary shares of the consolidated entity until 9 April 2012, while the consolidated entity has the right 
to redeem the convertible bonds from 29 April 2009 under certain circumstances.  Unless previously redeemed, converted or 
purchased and cancelled, the convertible bonds will be redeemed at their principal amount on 15 April 2012.   

The bond holders may require the consolidated entity to redeem their bonds on 15 April 2010 at their principal amount, together 
with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The consolidated entity does not have an unconditional right to defer the 
redemption of the convertible bonds if the bond holders demand redemption on 15 April 2010.  Therefore, in accordance with the 
accounting standards, the convertible bonds have been classified as a current liability as at 31 December 2009.  In the event the 
bond holders do not demand redemption on 15 April 2010, the convertible bonds will be reclassified as a non-current liability from 
that date until 12 months prior to the contractual repayment date. 

(d)  Fair values 

The carrying amount of all financial assets and liabilities recognised on the balance sheet approximates their fair value, except for the 
convertible bonds as disclosed in the preceding table.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

30  Commitments for expenditure 

(a)  Capital expenditure commitments 

Capital commitments by continuing (2008: continuing and discontinued) operations contracted for at the reporting date but not 
recognised as liabilities, payable: 

Within one year 

Later than one year but not later than five years 

Later than five years 

Total 

(b)  Lease commitments 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

1.3 

– 

– 

1.3 

233.3 

13.5 

– 

246.8 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Commitments by continuing (2008: continuing and discontinued) operations in relation to operating leases contracted for at the 
reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 

Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

Total 

1.8 
4.3 
– 

6.1 

2.1 
15.7 
16.0 

33.8 

1.6 
3.8 
– 

5.4 

2.1 
15.7 
16.0 

33.8 

Finance lease liabilities in 2008 are disclosed in note 29 (2009: Nil). 

 (c)  Other expenditure commitments 

Other expenditure commitments by continuing (2008: continuing and discontinued) operations contracted for at the reporting date 
but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 

Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

Total 

53.8 
84.2 
3.0 

141.0 

54.7 
163.9 
79.2 

297.8 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

Other expenditure commitments include contracted amounts for the supply of mining services and expenditure for utilities. 

31  Contingent liabilities 

Claims 

On 7 October 2009 Federal Court proceedings were filed against OZ Minerals claiming that certain shareholders, who obtained an 
interest in OZ Minerals securities during the period from 21 August 2008 to 27 November 2008, suffered loss or damage because OZ 
Minerals engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct on a number of occasions during this period and/or breached its continuous 
disclosure obligations.  The claimants seek declarations, unspecified damages, interest and costs. 

A first directions hearing was held on 20 November 2009 at which OZ Minerals was ordered to file its defence by 26 February 2010, 
in advance of a second directions hearing scheduled for 5 March 2010.  The Company will be filing its defence on 26 February 2010. 
The claim is in a preliminary stage and whilst OZ Minerals has requested clarification on a number of aspects of the claim, including 
the quantum of the claim, this information has not yet been received from the claimants.  IMF (the funder of the claimant) has not 
repeated or substantiated information with regard to the level of a claim against OZ Minerals made in an ASX release in early 2009.  
The Company has concluded that it is not probable that a present obligation exists and accordingly no provision has been 
recognised on the balance sheet at 31 December 2009. 

Additionally, OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, 
arising from the conduct of their business. The Group does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is 
likely to have a material effect on its financial position. Where appropriate, provisions have been made.  

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Guarantees and Indemnities 

Certain bank guarantees have been provided in connection with the operations of the controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited, 
primarily associated with the terms of mining leases in respect of which OZ Minerals Limited is obliged to indemnify the banks. At 
the end of the financial period, no claims have been made under these guarantees. The amount of these guarantees may vary from 
time to time depending upon the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority. These guarantees amount to $26.0 million 
(2008: $119.5 million aggregate for continuing and discontinued operations). Provision is made in the financial statements for the 
anticipated costs of the mine rehabilitation obligations under the mining leases.  

The Group has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties 
have been given in relation to matters including the sale assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the 
Group in relation to matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, and failure to transfer or deliver all assets and tax.  

The Group continues to be the guarantor under certain agreements of companies that are now subsidiaries of Minmetals. Minmetals 
has  an  obligation  to  seek  the  release  of  the  guarantees  and  to  indemnify  OZ  Minerals  for  any  loss  incurred  in  relation  to  the 
guarantees. In some instances the release of these guarantees is overdue and OZ Minerals is progressing these instances as a matter 
of priority. 

At the end of the financial period, no claims have been made under any such warranties and indemnities and, accordingly, it is not 
possible to quantify the potential financial obligation of the Company or the Group under these indemnities.  

The consolidated entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with each of its current and former non-executive 
directors and members of the Executive Committee, the Company Secretary, the Treasurer and each employee who is a director of a 
controlled entity of the consolidated entity in conformity with Article 7.3 of OZ Minerals Limited’s constitution.  Since the date of the 
previous Directors’ Report, the consolidated entity entered into new Deeds of Indemnity with Terry Burgess, Paul Dowd, Neil 
Hamilton and Charles Lenegan on their appointment as directors and with Mick Wilkes and Andrew Coles on their appointment as 
members of the Executive Committee. 

In conformity with Article 7.3, each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the full extent 
permitted by law. Where applicable each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest 
extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred whilst acting as an officer of OZ Minerals, any of its related bodies corporate and any 
outside entity, where such an office is held at the request of the Company. Under any such indemnities to its directors, officers or 
employees the Company has met the legal costs (being approximately $110,000) incurred by certain officers in responding to the 
ASIC investigation that is currently being conducted in relation to the Company’s disclosure obligations.   

The consolidated entity has a policy that it will, as a general rule, support and hold harmless an employee who, while acting in good 
faith, incurs personal liability to others as a result of working for the consolidated entity.  

No indemnity has been granted to an auditor of the consolidated entity in their capacity as auditors of the consolidated entity. 

32  Key management personnel 

(a)  Key management personnel remuneration 

The key management personnel remuneration for the consolidated entity and Company were as follows: 

Short-term employee benefits  
Other long-term benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 

Total 

2009 
$ 

7,752,963 
– 
352,752 
1,599,603 
1,035,699 

2008
$ 

7,015,408 
782,969 
342,103 
11,508,988 
1,884,687 

10,741,017 

21,534,155 

Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instrument disclosures as required by 
Corporations Regulation 2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report. Apart from the details 
disclosed in Note 34, no director has entered into a material contract with the consolidated entity since the end of the previous 
financial year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at year-end. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(b)  Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel 

(i) 

Shareholdings 

The movements in the number of shareholdings held by each Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) of the consolidated entity during 
the period are detailed in the table below: 

2009 

Balance at 
1 Jan 09 or date of 
becoming KMP(a) 

Shares received on 
exercise of options, 
performance rights 

Other changes 
during the year 

Balance at 31 Dec 09 
or date of ceasing to 
be KMP (b) 

Non-executive directors 

Barry Cusack 
Brian Jamieson 

Dean Pritchard 
Michael Eager 

Paul Dowd  
Peter Mansell 

Former non-executive 
directors  
Anthony Larkin 

Peter Cassidy  

Ronald Beevor 

Current senior executives  

Terry Burgess  

Andrew Coles 
John Nitschke  
Mick Wilkes  

Former senior executives  

Andrew Michelmore 
Antony Manini 

Brett Fletcher 
Bruce Loveday 

David Lamont  
Peter Lester 

Total 

2,124,113 

1,085,267 
127,191 

2,115,699 
30,000 

259,838 

135,579 

861,152 
3,289,058 

50,000 
206,494 
2,258 

– 

285,795 

5,509,035 
374,562 

57,917 
– 

1,045,230 

17,559,188 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

215,752 
– 

– 
– 

139,752 

– 

355,504 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(8,494) 
– 

– 

42,899 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

(650,000) 

(615,595) 

2,124,113 

1,085,267 
127,191 

2,115,699 
30,000 

259,838 

127,085 

861,152 
3,289,058 

92,899 
206,494 
2,258 

– 

501,547 

5,509,035 
374,562 

57,917 
139,752 

395,230 

17,299,097 

(a)  The opening balance of shareholdings for Paul Dowd is as at 23 July 2009, which was when he was appointed as a director of the Company. The 
opening balance of shareholdings for the current Key Management Personnel was 1 August 2009 for Terry Burgess and 17 June 2009 for Andrew 
Coles and Mick Wilkes, which were the dates when these employees began to be regarded as KMPs of the Company. 

(b)  The closing balances for Peter Cassidy, Anthony Larkin and Ronald Beevor are as at 30 January 2009, 4 May 2009 and 11 June 2009 respectively, 
which were the dates when each of the directors resigned as directors of the Company. The balance of shareholdings for the former senior 
executives was at 16 June 2009, which was the date when these employees ceased to be regarded as KMPs of the Company, except for Antony 
Manini, Peter Lester and Bruce Loveday who ceased to be regarded as KMP on 9 October 2009, 3 July 2009 and 14 August 2009 respectively and 
their closing balances are as at those dates.  Bruce Loveday’s opening balance is at 17 June 2009, which was when he was regarded by the 
Company as having commenced as a KMP. 

107 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

The movements in the number of shareholdings held by each KMP of the consolidated entity for 2009 in relation to the prior period 
are detailed in the table below: 

2008 

Directors 

Andrew Michelmore  

Anthony Larkin 

Barry Cusack 

Brian Jamieson 

Dean Pritchard 

Michael Eager 

Peter Mansell 

Peter Cassidy  

Ronald Beevor 

Senior executives 

Antony Manini 

Brett Fletcher  

David Lamont 

John Nitschke  

Peter Lester  

Total 

Balance at 1 Jan 08 
or date of 
becoming KMP (a) 

Shares received on 
exercise of options, 
performance rights 

Other changes 
during the year 

Balance at 31 Dec 
08 or date of 
ceasing to be KMP 

50,250 

8,494 

1,930,337 

1,068,256 

– 

2,115,699 

– 

734,375 

3,238,436 

5,678,491 

374,562 

– 

2,154 

1,045,204 

16,246,258 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

235,545 

127,085 

193,776 

17,011 

127,191 

–  

259,838 

126,777 

50,622 

(169,456)  

– 

– 

104  

26  

968,519 

285,795 

135,579 

2,124,113 

1,085,267 

127,191 

2,115,699 

259,838 

861,152 

3,289,058 

5,509,035 

374,562 

– 

2,258 

1,045,230 

17,214,777 

(a)  The balance of shareholdings for Andrew Michelmore, Peter Cassidy and Brett Fletcher was at 20 June 2008, which was the date these directors 

and Executives became KMP of the Company. 

(ii)  Options holdings 

The movement in the number of options held by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and other KMP of the 
consolidated entity during the period are set out below: 

2009 

Current senior 
executives  
Terry Burgess  
Andrew Coles 
John Nitschke  
Mick Wilkes  
Former senior 
executives  
Andrew Michelmore  
Antony Manini 
Brett Fletcher 
Bruce Loveday 
David Lamont  
Peter Lester 

Total 

Balance at 
1 Jan 09  
or date of 
becoming 
KMP (a) 

–  
190,818 
2,695,040 
1,317,110 

2,980,392 
1,553,863 
533,333 
536,228 
541,176 

1,553,863 

11,901,823 

Granted 
during the 
year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Lapsed 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
31 Dec 09 or 
date ceasing 
to be KMP 
(b) 

Vested 
during the 
year  

Vested and 
exercisable at 
31 Dec 09 or 
date ceasing 
to be KMP 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
(75,000) 
– 

– 
190,818 
2,620,040 
1,317,110 

(2,980,392) 
(1,553,863) 
(533,333) 
(536,228) 
(541,176) 

(1,553,863) 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

(7,773,855) 

4,127,968 

–  
–  
–  
–  

– 
–  
–  
–  
–  

–  

– 

– 
– 
2,000,000 
1,000,000 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

3,000,000 

(a) 

(b) 

The opening balance of option holdings for the current senior executives was 1 August 2009 for Terry Burgess and 17 June 2009 for Andrew Coles 
and Mick Wilkes, which was when these employees began to be regarded as KMPs of the Company. Bruce Loveday’s opening balance is at 17 
June 2009, which was when he was regarded by the Company as having commenced as a KMP. 

The closing balances of option holdings for the former senior executives was at 16 June 2009, which was the date when these employees ceased 
to be regarded as KMPs of the Company, except for Antony Manini, Peter Lester and Bruce Loveday who ceased to be regarded as KMP on 9 
October 2009, 3 July 2009 and 14 August 2009 respectively and their closing balances are as at those dates.   

108 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

The movements in the number of options held by each KMP of the consolidated entity for 2009 in relation to the prior period are 
detailed in the table below: 

2008 

Balance at 
1 Jan 08 

Granted 
during the 
year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Lapsed 
during the 
year 

Balance at 
31 Dec 08 or 
date ceasing 
to be KMP 

Vested 
during the 
year (a) 

Vested and 
exercisable at 
31 Dec 08 or 
date ceasing 
to be KMP 

Senior executives  

Andrew Michelmore 
Antony Manini 
Brett Fletcher 
David Lamont 
John Nitschke  
Peter Lester  

– 
1,150,000 
– 
– 
2,150,000 
1,150,000 

2,980,392 
403,863 
533,333 
541,176 
545,040 
403,863 

Total 

4,450,000 

5,407,667 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–  

– 

2,980,392 
1,553,863 
533,333 
541,176 
2,695,040 
1,553,863 

9,857,667 

– 
–  
–  
–  
–  
– 

–  

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

The number of vested options at 31 December 2009 that were unexercisable was nil (2008: nil). 

(iii) 

Performance rights holdings  

The movement in the number of performance rights held by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and other KMP of 
the Company during the period are detailed in the table below: 

2009 

Current senior 
executives  
Terry Burgess  

Andrew Coles 

Mick Wilkes  
John Nitschke  

Former senior 
executives (b) 
Andrew Michelmore  
Antony Manini 

Brett Fletcher 

Bruce Loveday 

David Lamont  

Peter Lester 

Total 

Balance at  
1 Jan 09 or date 
of becoming 
KMP (a) 

Granted during 
the year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Lapsed during 
the year 

Balance at 31 Dec 09 
or date of ceasing to 
be KMP (b) 

– 

57,245 
124,140 

251,323 

894,118 

208,970 

160,000 

167,375 

302,105 
208,970 

589,055 

310,029 
248,023 

421,640 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

2,374,246 

1,568,747 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

(139,752) 
– 

(139,752) 

– 

– 
– 

(32,500) 

–  
(208,970) 

– 

– 

– 
(208,970) 

(450,440) 

589,055 

367,274 
372,163 

640,463 

894,118 

– 

160,000 

167,375 

162,353 
– 

(3,352,801) 

(a) 

(b) 

The opening balance of performance rights for the current senior executives was 1 August 2009 for Terry Burgess and 17 June 2009 for Andrew 
Coles and Mick Wilkes, which was when these employees began to be regarded as KMPs of the Company.  Bruce Loveday’s opening balance is at 
17 June 2009, which was when he was regarded by the Company as having commenced as a KMP. 

The closing balance of performance rights for the former senior executives was at 16 June 2009, which was the date when these employees 
ceased to be regarded as KMPs of the Company, except for Antony Manini, Peter Lester and Bruce Loveday who ceased to be regarded as KMP 
on 9 October 2009, 3 July 2009 and 14 August 2009 respectively and their closing balances are as at those dates 

The number of vested rights that were exercisable at 31 December 2009 was nil (2008: nil) and the number of vested rights that were 
unexercisable at 31 December 2009 was nil (2008: nil). 

109 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

The movements in the number of performance rights held by of each KMP of the consolidated entity for 2009 in relation to the prior 
period are detailed in the table below: 

2008 

Director 
Andrew Michelmore 

Senior executives 
Antony Manini 
Brett Fletcher 
David Lamont (a) 
John Nitschke  
Peter Lester  

Total 

Balance at  
1 Jan 08 

Granted during 
the year 

Exercised 
during the 
year 

Lapsed during 
the year 

Balance at 31 Dec 08 
or date of ceasing to 
be KMP 

– 

894,118 

65,000 
– 
– 
65,000 
65,000 

143,970 
160,000 
302,105 
186,323 
143,970 

195,000 

1,830,486 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

–  

–  
–  
–  
–  

– 

894,118 

208,970 
160,000 
302,105 
251,323 
208,970 

2,025,486 

(a) 

The balance of performance rights granted during the year to David Lamont includes sign-on performance rights of 139,725 which were granted 
as a retention benefit on 24 November 2008. 

(iv)  Long-term incentive opportunities (LTIOs)  

The movement in the number of long-term incentive opportunities (LTIOs) allocated to the chief executive officer and other key 
management personnel of the consolidated entity during the period are detailed in the table below.   

2009 (a) 

Executives 
Andrew Michelmore 
Andrew Coles 
Brett Fletcher 

Total 

Balance at 

1 Jan 2009 or date 
of becoming KMP

582,776
37,726
98,172

718,674

Vested 
during 
the year

(215,752)
–
–

(215,752)

Lapsed 
during 
 the year 

Balance at 

31 Dec 2009 or 
ceasing to be a 
KMP

– 
(19,002) 
(26,838) 

(45,840) 

367,024
18,724
71,334

457,082

(a) 

The numbers shown are the number of OZ Minerals shares the LTIOs will convert to if the LTIOs vest upon the fulfillment of the performance 
conditions. 

The movements in the number of LTIOs allocated to each KMP of the consolidated entity for 2009 in relation to the prior period are 
detailed in the table below.  

2008 (a) 

Executive 

Andrew Michelmore 
Brett Fletcher 

Total 

Balance at 

1 Jan 2008

Adjustments 
relating to the 
acquisition of 
Zinifex Limited (b) 

Balance at 

31 Dec 2008

–
–

–

582,776 
98,172 

680,948 

582,776
98,172

680,948

(a) 

The numbers shown are the number of OZ Minerals shares the LTIOs will convert to if the LTIOs vest upon the fulfillment of the performance 
conditions. 

(b)  Andrew Michelmore and Brett Fletcher were granted equity rights under the Zinifex Executive Share Plan in the form of LTIOs. On acquisition of 
Zinifex Limited, each LTIO was converted to 3.1931 ordinary OZ Minerals Limited shares at no cost, subject to satisfying vesting conditions and 
performance criteria.  

110 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

33  Share-based payments 

The consolidated entity has an ongoing commitment to providing a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for its CEO and Senior 
Executives to: 

• 

• 

• 

ensure that business decisions and strategic planning have regard to the consolidated entity’s long term performance; 

be consistent with contemporary remuneration governance standards and guidelines; and 

be consistent and competitive with current practices of comparable companies. 

The consolidated entity has established a Long-Term Incentive Program (“LTIP”) which uses the framework of the former Oxiana 
Limited LTIP. Existing equity rights granted under the legacy plans of both Oxiana Limited and Zinifex Limited continue on foot. The 
details of these plans are outlined in the table below: 

Element 

Equity rights granted under the 
OZ Minerals LTIP – December 
2009 and November 2008  

Type of equity rights 
granted 

December 2009:  
100% performance rights 

Calculation of value of 
equity rights granted 

Grant date 

November 2008:  
50% options(a) and  
50% performance rights(b) 

December 2009: 
100%, 80% or 60% of executives’ 
personal total fixed remuneration, 
according to job grade. 

November 2008:  
160%, 80% or 60% of executives’ 
personal total fixed remuneration, 
according to job grade. 

22 December 2009: 
Based on the volume weighted 
average share price over the five 
working days up to and including 
23 November 2009. 

24 November 2008:  
Based on the share price on  
1 October 2008 

Equity rights granted under the 
Zinifex Executive Share Plan – 
November 2007 

Long Term Incentive Opportunities 
(LTIOs) which are a conditional 
entitlement to OZ Minerals shares 
subject to the satisfaction of vesting 
conditions and performance criteria 
(c). 

160%, 80% or 40% of executives’ 
personal total fixed remuneration, 
according to job grade. 

Equity rights granted 
under the Oxiana  
LTIP - February 2008 and 
March 2007 

50% options(a) 

50% performance rights(b) 

90% or 75% of average 
total fixed remuneration 
for General Managers and 
the Executive Team (not 
including the Managing 
Director and CEO at that 
time for which the 
description of equity rights 
granted has been 
previously reported). 

(1)  1 March 2007 

(1)  1 July 2006 (allocation date 1 

(2)  26 February 2008 

November 2006) 

(2)  1 July 2007 (allocation date 1 

November 2007) 

Performance Period 

December 2009: 

(1)  1 March 2007  

(1)  A portion of the LTIOs became 

23 November 2009 to  
22 November 2012 for TSR 
performance condition and from 
23 November 2009 until  
22 November 2012 for 
employment condition 

November 2008: 

1 July 2008 to 30 June 2011 

to 28 February 2009 
(2 year vesting) 
1 March 2007 to 28 
February 2010 (3 year 
vesting) 

(2)  26 February 2008 to 
25 February 2011 (3 
year vesting) 

eligible for vesting on 
completion of the Nyrstar 
transaction in September 2007.  
The performance period for 
the residual balance was 1 July 
2006 to 30 June 2009. As these 
LTIOs did not satisfy the 
performance conditions on 
vesting, the LTIOS  have 
lapsed. 

(2)  A portion of the LTIOs became 

eligible for vesting on 
completion of the Nyrstar 
transaction in September 2007.  
The performance period for 
the residual balance was 1 July 
2007 to 30 June 2010. 

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31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Element 

Vesting period 

Vesting conditions 

Equity rights granted under the 
OZ Minerals LTIP – December 
2009 and November 2008  

Equity rights granted 
under the Oxiana  
LTIP - February 2008 and 
March 2007 

Equity rights granted under the 
Zinifex Executive Share Plan – 
November 2007 

December 2009:  
Approximately 3 years and 2 
months 

November 2008:  
3 years 

(1)  March 2007:  

3 years 

2 tranches; 1st 
tranche vests over 2 
years, 2nd tranche 
vests over 3 years 

(2)  February 2008:  

3 year vesting 

OZ Minerals LTIP and Oxiana LTIP  

Percentage of Vesting 

Zinifex Executive Share Plan  

TSR Performance 

75th percentile or greater 

100% 

Ranking against  
Comparator Group 

Percentage of 
equity  
to vest 

Between the 50th and 75th percentile  Between 50% and 75% 

2nd or better 

100% 

50th percentile 

Less than 50th percentile 

50% 

0% 

Exercise price – 
options 

35% above the volume weighted 
average share price over the 
week up to and including the 
date of grant.  

Note- no options were granted 
for December 2009 LTIP. 

35% above the volume 
weighted average share 
price over the week up to 
and including the date of 
grant. 

78% 

55% 

47% 

38% 

30% 

0% 

3rd 

4th 

5th  

6th  

7th 

Less than 50th 
percentile 

Not applicable. 

Exercise price – 
performance rights 
and LTIOs 

Not applicable – provided at no 
cost. 

Not applicable – provided 
at no cost. 

Not applicable – provided at no 
cost. 

(a)  Options granted under the OZ Minerals LTIP (last grant made in November 2008) and Oxiana LTIP (last grant made in March 
2008) were granted for no consideration and existing allocations have maximum terms of five years from the date of grant.  
Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights.  When exercised, each option is convertible into one ordinary 
share subject to satisfying vesting conditions and performance criteria.  The shares when issued rank pari passu in all respects 
with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.  Option holders cannot participate in new issues of capital which may be 
offered to shareholders prior to exercise.  Prior to any new pro rata issue of shares to shareholders, option holders are notified 
by the Company and are allowed ten business days before the record date to exercise their vested options.   

(b)  Performance rights granted under the OZ Minerals LTIP (last grant made in December 2009) and Oxiana LTIP (last grant made in 
February 2008) are granted for no consideration.  The performance measurement period is three years for the 2008 and 2009 
grants under the OZ Minerals LTIP and two and three years for the grants made under the Oxiana LTIP. Performance rights 
granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights.  On vesting of the performance rights, executives have a specified 
period of time (depending upon the terms of the particular grant) within which to exercise their performance rights. For the 
2009 grant however, performance rights are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependant upon the meeting of both 
the service condition and the performance condition. When exercised each performance right is convertible into one ordinary 
share subject to satisfying vesting conditions and performance criteria.  The shares when issued rank pari passu in all respects 
with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.  
All performance rights were granted for no consideration and have maximum terms of up to ten years from the date of grant. 
For the 2009 grant vested performance rights are automatically exercised within 30 days of vesting.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

(c)   Equity rights granted under the Zinifex Executive Share Plan are in the form of Long Term Incentive Opportunities (LTIO).  Each 
LTIO is a conditional entitlement to 3.1931 ordinary OZ Minerals shares at no cost, subject to satisfying vesting conditions and 
performance criteria. This conditional entitlement does not carry a right to vote, nor to dividends nor, in general, to participate 
in corporate actions such as bonus issues during the period prior to vesting.  Subject to performance criteria being achieved, the 
LTIOs vest after a three year period. The numbers of LTIOs shown in the table have been converted using the ratio above. 
The shares allocated on the vesting of LTIOs are held in trust on the executive’s behalf until the Board or its delegate approves 
their release.  During the period in which the shares are in trust the executive is entitled to all dividends and other distributions, 
bonus issues or other benefits payable in respect of the shares. 

The performance hurdle for all three plans is relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) as measured against a comparator group. The 
Board considers that TSR is an appropriate performance hurdle to determine vesting because it ensures that a proportion of each 
participant’s remuneration is linked to the generation of profits and shareholder value and ensures that participants only receive a 
benefit where there is a corresponding direct benefit to shareholders. TSR reflects benefits received by shareholders through share 
price growth and dividend yield and is the most widely used long term incentive hurdle in Australia.  

To ensure an objective assessment of the relative TSR comparison the Company employs an independent organisation to calculate 
TSR ranking. Details of the TSR performance requirements are outlined in the Remuneration Report. 

The fair value of services received in return for share based payments granted in December 2009 is based on the fair value of share 
option granted, measured using a Black Scholes model, with the following inputs: 

Fair value at grant date 

Share price at grant date  

Expected volatility 

Expected dividends 

$0.81 

$1.13 

64 % 

Nil until 31 December 2010 and 2.8% thereafter 

Risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds) 

4.7 % 

The following tables set out the movements in the number of equity instruments granted to eligible employees during the current 
and prior period, in relation to the share options, performance rights and long-term incentive opportunities (LTIOs). These balances 
include those share options, performance rights and long-term incentive opportunities granted to the Chief Executive Officer and 
key management personnel. 

(a)  Share options 

The following table sets out the movement in the number of share options granted to the CEO and Managing Director and other 
senior executives during the current and prior period:  

Consolidated and Company 

Weighted average exercise price 

Number of share options 

Opening balance 

Options granted during the period 

Options exercised during the period 

Options forfeited during the year 

Closing balance 

Options exercisable at year-end 

2009

2.65

-

-

2.69

2.48

2008

2.58

3.66

3.43

4.39

2.65

2009 

2008

33,020,234 

- 

- 

(23,259,438) 

27,000,000

15,310,784

(2,800,000)

(6,490,550)

9,760,796 

33,020,234

7,300,000 

18,550,000

The aggregate proceeds received from employees on exercise of options and recognised as issued capital by OZ Minerals is nil 
(2008: $0.4 million).  

The fair value of share options issued to employees on exercise of options at their issue date is nil (2008: $5.7 million).  The fair value 
of the options exercised during 2008 was based on the weighted average share price at grant date of options exercisable at year-
end (2008: $2.04) multiplied by the number of options exercised during the period of (2008: 2,800,000 shares). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Details of the share options outstanding at 31 December 2009 are detailed below: 

Grant Date 

Expiry date 

Exercise price 
at grant date

Number 
2009 

1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 

1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 

1.20 to 1.25

– 

1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 

1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010 

1.10 to 1.60

4,300,000 

1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 

1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 

2.50 to 4.65

2,000,000 

1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 

1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012 

3.98 to 4.60

1,300,000 

1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 

1 January 2013 to 31 December 2014 

1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 

1 January 2013 to 31 December 2015 

1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 

1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 

24 November 2008 

30 June 2011 

3.98 to 4.60

3.98 to 4.60

4.93

2.30

– 

– 

454,750 

Number 
2008

4,000,000

8,300,000

5,000,000

1,000,000

1,150,000

1,150,000

2,051,115

1,706,046 

10,369,119

9,760,796 

33,020,234

(b)  Performance rights 

The following table sets out the movement in the number of performance rights granted to the CEO and Managing Director and 
other senior executives during the current and prior period:  

Consolidated and Company 

Opening balance 

Rights granted during the period 

Rights exercised during the period 

Rights forfeited during the year 

Closing balance 

(c)  Long-term incentive opportunities 

2009 
Number 

9,006,105 

3,127,429 

2008
Number 

3,796,430 

6,774,098 

(3,114,419) 

(1,176,614) 

(1,523,671) 

(387,809) 

7,495,444 

9,006,105 

The following table sets out the movement in the number of LTIOs granted to the CEO and Managing Director and other senior 
executives during the current and prior period. The number of LTIOs have been converted using the 3.1931 ratio as previously 
explained. 

Consolidated and Company 

Opening balance 

Adjustments relating to acquisition of Zinifex Limited 

Number of LTIOs lapsed during the year 

Amounts forfeited for employees who have left during the year 

Closing balance 

(d)  Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions 

2009 
Number 

1,517,110 

2008
Number 

– 

– 

1,613,658 

(822,163) 

– 

– 

(96,548) 

694,947 

1,517,110 

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the period as part of employee benefit expenses 
were as follows: 

Performance rights 

Share options 

Long-term incentive plan 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

3.8 

1.1 

1.5 

6.4 

10.1 

1.6 

0.6 

12.3 

3.8 

1.1 

1.5 

6.4 

10.1 

1.6 

0.6 

12.3 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year 
ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2009 $m 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

Company 
2009 $m 

Company 
2008 $m 

34  Related parties 

(a)  Parent entity 

The ultimate parent entity within the consolidated entity is OZ Minerals Limited (formerly Oxiana Limited). 

(b)  Subsidiaries 

The parent entity’s interest in subsidiaries is set out in Note 17. 

(c)  Associates 

Information in relation to investments in associates is set out in Note 16.  

(d)  Transactions with related parties 

A number of key management persons, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control or 
significant influence over the financial or operating policies of those entities. A number of these entities transacted with the 
consolidated entity during the reporting period. The terms and conditions of the transactions with key management personnel and 
their related parties were no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar 
transactions to non-key management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis. 

Transactions between OZ Minerals and other entities within the wholly owned group during the year consisted of: 

Recharges and fees to subsidiaries 

Dividend revenue from controlled entities 

– 

– 

– 

– 

9.3 

– 

22.6 

110.6 

(e)  Outstanding balances with related parties 

The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions between related parties: 

Controlled entities – receivables/(payables) 

– 

– 

517.4 

(414.7) 

Loans to controlled entities are non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. However, these loans are disclosed as non-current 
in the balance sheet as they are not expected to be repaid in the next 12 months. 

35  Remuneration of auditors 

Audit services for KPMG 

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work 
under the Corporations Act 2001, including audit of subsidiary 
financial statements 

Consolidated 
2009 $ 

Consolidated 
2008 $ 

Company 
2009 $ 

Company 
2008 $ 

KPMG Australia 

Overseas KPMG firms 

1,588,000 

1,417,000 

1,005,000 

709,000 

50,000 

226,000 

– 

– 

Total audit services for KPMG 

1,638,000 

1,643,000 

1,005,000  

709,000 

Other services for KPMG Australia 

Due diligence services 

Other assurance services 

Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 

Other regulatory services 

254,000 

146,000 

58,000 

34,000 

533,000 

25,000 

84,000 

– 

254,000 

146,000 

58,000 

34,000 

533,000 

25,000 

84,000 

– 

Total other services for KPMG Australia 

492,000 

642,000 

492,000  

642,000 

Total fees 

2,130,000 

2,285,000 

1,497,000 

1,351,000 

In 2009, audit services fees for KPMG Australia include fees of $580,000 relating to finalisation of the audit of the 31 December 2008 
financial report.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

36  Deed of cross guarantee 

The Company and the following subsidiaries (and former subsidiaries) became party to a Deed of Cross Guarantee on 24 December 
2007 (“Original Deed”): 

• 

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 

•  Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Finance (Holdings) Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Finance Pty Ltd  

OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Holdings) Pty Ltd  

OZ Minerals Golden Grove Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Finance) Pty Ltd 

During the year OZ Minerals Golden Grove Pty Ltd and OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Finance) Pty Ltd were sold to Minmetals and 
therefore a Deed of Revocation was executed on 14 June 2009 to remove these former subsidiaries from the Original Deed.  The 
Original Deed was revoked during 2009 and a new Deed of Cross Guarantee was entered into on 23 December 2009 (“New Deed”).  
The New Deed included all Australian domiciled subsidiaries of the Group in the Closed Group.  These Australian domiciled 
subsidiaries are listed in Note 17. 

It is a condition of the Class Order that the Company and each of the subsidiaries enter into a Deed. The effect of the Deed is that 
the Company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under 
certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be 
liable in the event that after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in 
the event that the Company is wound up. 

Pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998, the following wholly owned Australian domiciled 
subsidiaries were relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports, 
and Directors’ report for financial period ended 31 December 2009.  

• 

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 

•  Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 

• 

• 

OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 

OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 

OZ Minerals Golden Grove (Holdings) Pty Ltd, OZ Minerals Finance Pty Ltd and OZ Minerals Finance (Holdings) Pty Ltd were small 
proprietary companies for the year ended 31 December 2009, so were not eligible for relief under ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as 
amended). 

The operating results and the net assets of OZ Minerals’ non Australian domiciled subsidiaries, which are not party to the New Deed, 
are not significant to the consolidated entity. They are mainly holding entities. Any intra-group holdings and transactions are 
eliminated on consolidation. Therefore, the consolidated entity’s statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet and income 
statement for the year ended 31 December 2009 also substantively reflect the information for the Company and its subsidiaries 
which are a party to the New Deed. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

Consolidated 
2008 $m 

A condensed consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet as at and for the year ended 31 December 2008, 
comprising the Company and controlled entities which were parties to the Original Deed, after eliminating all transactions between 
parties to the Deed is set out below: 

(a) Condensed income statement and accumulated losses 

(Loss)/profit before income tax and dividends received 
Dividends received from controlled entities outside the controlled group 
Income tax benefit/(expense) 

(Loss)/profit for the year 
Retained earnings at beginning of year 
Transfers to and from reserves 
Dividends recognised during the year 

Accumulated losses at end of year attributable to members of OZ Minerals Limited 

(b) Balance sheet 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other assets  

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Other financial assets 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Interest-bearing liabilities 
Provisions 
Other financial liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Interest-bearing liabilities  
Deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Other financial liabilities 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 

Total equity 

(4,376.0) 
110.6 
38.0 

(4,227.4) 
510.1 
1.5 
(217.9) 

(3,933.7) 

61.7 
54.5 
232.4 
2.6 

351.2 

1,709.7 
0.5 
30.8 
2,770.5 

4,511.5 

4,862.7 

825.2 
814.8 
6.8 
– 

1,646.8 

137.4 
23.8 
45.9 
– 

207.1 

1,853.9 

3,008.8 

5,107.1 
1,835.4 
(3,933.7) 

3,008.8 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
31 DECEMBER 2009 

OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2009 

37  Events occurring after reporting date 

In February 2010 OZ Minerals announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Neil Hamilton and Charles Lenegan. 
Neil Hamilton is expected to be elected as Chairman of OZ Minerals at the April 2010 Board Meeting.  

There have been no other events that have occurred subsequent to the reporting date which have significantly affected or may 
significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, results or state of affairs in future years. 

118 
 
 
 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

Directors’ declaration 

1 

In the opinion of the directors of OZ Minerals Limited (“the Company”): 

(a) 

the financial statements and notes of the Company on pages 48  to 118 and the remuneration disclosures that are 
contained in the remuneration report on pages 29  to 46, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and consolidated entity as at 31 December 

2009 and of their performance, as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the 
year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the 

Corporations Regulations 2001; 

(b) 

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1 (b); 

(c) 

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

2 

3 

There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the consolidated entities identified in Note 36 will be able 
to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
between the Company and those consolidated entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 31 December 2009. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 

Barry L Cusack 
Chairman 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

Terry Burgess 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 

Independent auditor’s report to the members of OZ Minerals Limited 

Report on the financial report 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company), which comprises the balance sheets 
as  at  31  December  2009,  and  income  statements,  statements  of  comprehensive  income,  statements  of  changes  in  equity  and 
statements of cash flows for the  year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
notes 1 to 37 and the directors’ declaration set out on pages 48 to 119 of the Group comprising the company and the entities it 
controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report  

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with 
Australian  Accounting  Standards  (including  the  Australian  Accounting  Interpretations)  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  This 
responsibility  includes  establishing  and  maintaining  internal  control  relevant  to  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the 
financial  report  that  is  free  from  material  misstatement,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error;  selecting  and  applying  appropriate 
accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. In note 1(b), the directors also 
state,  in  accordance  with  Australian  Accounting  Standard  AASB  101  Presentation  of  Financial  Statements,  that  the  financial 
report, comprising the financial statements and notes, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s responsibility 

Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  financial  report  based  on  our  audit.  We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance 
with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating 
to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from 
material misstatement.  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The 
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the 
financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant 
to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report  in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate 
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An 
audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates 
made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.  

We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material respects the financial report presents fairly, in accordance with 
the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (including  the  Australian  Accounting  Interpretations),  a  view 
which is consistent with our understanding of the Company’s and the Group’s financial position and of their performance.  

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

Independence 

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 

Auditor’s opinion 

In our opinion: 

(a) the financial report of OZ Minerals Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:   

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Company’s and the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2009 and of their 

performance for the year ended on that date; and  

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting  Interpretations) and the 

Corporations Regulations 2001. 

(b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1(b). 

Report on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included on pages 29 to 46 of the directors’ report for the year ended 31 December 
2009.  The  directors  of  the  company  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  presentation  of  the  remuneration  report  in 
accordance  with  Section  300A  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  remuneration 
report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards. 

Auditor’s opinion 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of  OZ  Minerals Limited for the  year ended 31 December 2009, complies with Section 
300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

KPMG 

Penny Stragalinos 
Partner 
Melbourne 
25 February 2010 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

Capital 

Share capital comprised 3,121,339,800 fully paid ordinary shares on 8 March 2010. 

Shareholder Details 

At 8 March 2010 the Company had 106,348 shareholders.  There were 3,184 shareholdings with less than a marketable parcel of 
$500 worth of ordinary shares. 

Top 20 Investors at 8 March 2010 

Name 

National Nominees Limited 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

ANZ Nominees Limited 

Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 

Queensland Investment Corporation  

AMP Life Limited 

Romadak Pty Limited 

Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 

RBC Dexia investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited  

RBC Dexia investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited  

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – GSCO ECA 

Yarraandoo Pty Limited 

UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 

ANZ Nominees Pty Limited 

Invia Custodian Pty Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited  

Number of Shares 

Issued Capital 
% 

527,968,320 

470,763,910 

362,628,214 

120,591,616 

66,048,910 

44,712,486 

43,570,902 

28,195,366 

25,400,000 

19,276,383 

17,701,464 

16,672,660 

15,391,719 

11,859,933 

11,774,381 

10,544,014 

10,394,807 

9,421,928 

8,897,559 

8,401,185 

16.92 

15.08 

11.62 

3.86 

2.12 

1.43 

1.40 

0.90 

0.81 

0.62 

0.57 

0.53 

0.49 

0.38 

0.38 

0.34 

0.33 

0.30 

0.29 

0.27 

Total 

1,830,215,757 

58.64 

Substantial Shareholders at 8 March 2010 

Holder Giving Notice 

Number of Shares 

% of Issued Capital 
Reported in Notice 

Date of Notice 

Ausbil Dexia Limited 

Blackrock Group 

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 

156,843,039 

336,590,017 

183,153,524 

214,970,416 

5.02 

2 February 2010 

10.78 

19 February 2010 

5.87 

6.89 

1 September 2009 

23 July 2008 

Investor Categories at 8 March 2010 

Ranges 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 – and Over 

Total 

Number of Investors 

Number of Shares 

Issued Capital % 

16,259 

45,265 

20,903 

22,499 

1,156 

10,820,662 

124,734,944 

159,404,704 

573,976,175 

2,252,403,315 

0.34 

4.00 

5.11 

18.39 

72.16 

106,348 

3,121,339,800 

100.00 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

Voting Rights 

On a show of hands, every member present in person or by attorney or by proxy or by representative shall have one vote for 
every share held by the member.  Upon a poll, every member present in person or by attorney or by proxy or by representative 
shall have one vote for every share held by the member.  Where more than one proxy, representative or attorney is appointed, 
none may vote on a show of hands. 

Other Securities on Issue 

The Company has a number of other securities on issue in addition to ordinary shares.  The details of the securities held as at 8 
March 2010 are as follows: 

Class of Security 

Options 

Performance Rights 

Zinifex Long Term Incentive Opportunities  

Number of Holders 

Number of Securities 

13 

153 

16 

6,460,796 

7,179,822 

217,640 

The Zinifex Long Term Incentive Opportunities (LTIO) are convertible, upon the satisfaction of vesting conditions, to 3.1931 OZ 
Minerals shares for each LTIO held.  The Company also has 1,050 Convertible Bonds on issue that are convertible into OZ 
Minerals shares at US$0.9180 per share representing 114,379,085 shares to be issued. 

No voting rights attach to the above securities, however, any ordinary shares that are allotted to the holders of the securities 
upon vesting or conversion of the above mentioned securities will have the same voting rights as all other ordinary OZ Minerals 
shares. 

Dividends 

The Company did not declare a final or an interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2009.   

Dividend Payments 

Your dividend payments may be credited directly into any nominated bank, building society or credit union account in Australia. 

Share Registry Information 

The OZ Minerals share registry is maintained by Link Market Services Limited.   

Visit Link Market Services’ website www.linkmarketservices.com.au and access a wide variety of holding information, change your 
personal details and download forms.  You can: 

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download a variety of instruction forms.   

You can access this information via a security login using your Security Holder Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification 
Number (HIN) as well as your surname (or company name) and postcode (must be the postcode recorded on your holding 
record). 

Contact Information 

Shareholder enquiries about their shareholding should be addressed to Link Market Services.  You can also contact the 
Company’s share registry by calling 1300 306 089 or from outside Australia +61 2 8280 7763.  Share registry contact details are 
contained in the inner back cover of this report.  

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CONTACT DETAILS 

OZ Minerals Limited 
ABN 40 005 482 824  

Head Office 
Level 10, 31 Queen Street 
Melbourne 
Victoria 3000 Australia 
Telephone: (61 3) 9288 0333 
Facsimile: (61 3) 9288 0300 
info@ozminerals.com 

Share Registry 
Link Market Services Limited 
Level 1, 333 Collins Street 
Melbourne 
Victoria 3000 Australia 
Telephone: 1300 306 089 
International: (61 2) 8280 7763 
Facsimile: (61 2) 9287 0303 
www.linkmarketservices.com.au 

Investor and media enquiries 
Natalie Worley 
Head of Investor and External Relations 
Telephone: (61 3) 9288 0333 
natalie.worley@ozminerals.com 

Product sales enquiries 
Russell Griffin 
General Manager – Marketing and Sales 
Telephone: (61 3) 9288 0333 
russell.griffin@ozminerals.com 

Sustainability 
Tim Berry 
Group Sustainability Manager 
Telephone: (61 3) 9288 0333 
tim.berry@ozminerals.com 

Careers at OZ Minerals 
careers@ozminerals.com 

Annual General Meeting 
2.00pm (Adelaide time)  
Wednesday 19 May 2010 
Level 1, The Playford Ballroom 
The Sebel Playford Adelaide 
120 North Terrace  
Adelaide SA 5000  

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CONTENTS

 Results for announcement 
to the market

 Chairman’s letter

Managing Director  
& CEO’s letter

Corporate Governance 

Directors’ report 

 Remuneration Overview

Remuneration Report

 Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration

Consolidated income statements

 Consolidated statements  
of comprehensive income

 Consolidated statements  
of changes in equity

Consolidated balance sheets 

 Consolidated statements  
of cash flows

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Notes to the financial statements

119  Directors’ declaration

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Independent audit report

122 

Shareholder information

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Contact details

 
 
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MINERALS 
ANNUAL 
REPORT
2009

OZ MINERALS LIMITED ABN 40 005 482 824

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