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Contents to Financial Report
Corporate Information
Chairman’s Letter
Directors’ Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Corporate Governance Statement
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report
Additional ASX Information
Tenement Register
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Corporate directory
Directors:
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Company Secretary:
Amanda Wilton-Heald
Auditor:
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young Building
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth WA 6000 AUSTRALIA
Telephone (+61 8) 9429 2222
Facsimile (+61 8) 9429 2436
Share Registry:
Advanced Share Registry
150 Stirling Highway
Nedlands WA 6009 AUSTRALIA
Telephone (+61 8) 9389 8033
Facsimile (+61 8) 9389 7871
Registered and Principal Office
Suite 3
23 Belgravia Street
Belmont WA 6104 AUSTRALIA
Telephone (+61 8) 9479 5386
Facsimile (+61 8) 9475 0847
Website www.potashwest.com.au
Email info@potashwest.com.au
Stock Exchange Listing
Potash West NL shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: PWN) and OTC
Market (OTCQX code: PWNNY).
Solicitors
Price Sierakowski
Level 24, St Martin’s Tower
Perth WA 6000 AUSTRALIA
Telephone (+61 8) 6211 5000
Facsimile (+61 8) 6211 5055
Bankers
National Australia Bank
Ground Floor
100 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 8) 9441 9313
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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
Fellow shareholders, this has been a very active and successful period for Potash West, a year in which the
Company proved that its Dandaragan Trough Project truly is a “world class” asset and that it offers very
robust commercial development opportunities for the supply of both potash and phosphate to local and
regional markets.
We achieved a number of major milestones during the 12 months including:
• Producing a very robust Scoping Study that validated the potential to develop a K-Max production
facility based at the Dandaragan Trough project supplying a range of minerals to the fertiliser and
water treatment industries;
• Producing the initial JORC Resource estimate of 244Mt grading 3.0% K20 and 1.6% P2O5 for just a
20% area of the Dinner Hill Prospect, itself a very small area within the vast Dandaragan Trough
project area;
• The lodging of an application for a patent over the revolutionary K-Max process that the Company
and its partners have developed to produce sulphate of potash (SOP), high magnesium SOP,
single superphosphate, iron oxide and aluminium sulphate, from glauconite that is extracted from
the extensive greensand deposits in the Dandaragan Trough. We believe this technology will be
applicable not just to glauconite, but also to other silicate minerals with similar crystal structures
• Achieving tremendous exploration drilling success including encountering significantly thicker and
larger Greensand sequences in several areas within the Dandaragan Trough, which further
highlighted the quality and size of this basin;
• Reporting a new Exploration Target of 1000Mt to 1500Mt of K-Max feedstock, including 300Mt to
•
600Mt of phosphate mineralisation at Dinner Hill; and
Identifying the significant potential to exploit the large amount of phosphate contained within the
Dandaragan Trough project area and electing to undertake a Scoping Study into the potential to
commercialise that phosphate under a stand-alone project.
All of this success has been created by the hard work of your dedicated Potash West team and our
partners, and I want to take this opportunity to thank them personally.
Let us remember that Potash West is still a very young company, but we have taken tremendous strides
already and are determined to continue that hard work to commercialise what we truly believe is a world
class asset.
I would also particularly like to thank you, the shareholders, for your ongoing support in what is a very tough
market. We have achieved significant milestones for the project, which hasn’t been reflected in the share
price, which is disappointing. We believe that the interest and investment support for the exploration sector
will return in due course and we will see an increase in valuations. We look forward to progressing our
programmes and reporting more positive developments to you in this financial year.
Adrian Griffin
Chairman
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Directors’ Report
The directors of Potash West NL (“Potash West” or “the Company”) present their report for the year ended
30 June 2013.
Directors
The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year and until the date of
this report are set out below, directors were in office for the entire year unless otherwise stated.
Adrian Griffin was appointed as Non-executive Chairman.
Patrick McManus was appointed as Managing Director.
George Sakalidis was appointed as Non-executive Director.
Gary Johnson was appointed as Non-executive Director.
Names, qualifications, experience and special responsibilities
Adrian Griffin (Age 60) Non-Executive Chairman
Adrian Griffin, an Australian-trained mining professional, has had exposure to metal mining and processing
worldwide during a career spanning more than three decades. A pioneer of the lateritic nickel processing
industry, he has helped develop extraction technologies for a range of minerals over the years. Today,
Adrian specialises in mine management and production. He is a former Chief Executive Officer of Dwyka
Diamonds Limited, an AIM- and ASX-listed diamond producer, was a founding director and executive of
Washington Resources Limited and also a founding director of Empire Resources Limited, Ferrum
Crescent Limited and Reedy Lagoon Corporation Limited. Moreover, Mr Griffin was a founding director of
ASX-listed Northern Uranium, of which company he is currently a non-executive director. He is also
managing director of ASX-listed Midwinter Resources NL, an African-focused iron ore project developer.
Other listed company directorships during the last 3 years:
Empire Resources Limited (Director February 2004 – November 2009); Reedy Lagoon Corporation Limited
(Director May 2007 – November 2009); Ferrum Crescent Ltd (Director January 2010 – September 2010);
Northern Minerals Ltd (Director June 2006 – present) and Midwinter Resources Ltd (Director February 2011
– Present).
Adrian Griffin is also a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee (Chairman) and the
Nomination Committee (Chairman).
Patrick McManus (Age 60) Managing Director
Patrick McManus has a degree in mineral processing from Leeds University and an MBA from Curtin
University. A mining professional for more than 30 years, his work has taken him to many sites within
Australia and overseas, including Eneabba and the Murray Basin in Australia, and Madagascar, Indonesia
and the United States. During that time, Patrick has worked in operational, technical and corporate roles for
RioTinto, RGC Limited and Bemax Resources Limited. He was a founding director and, from January 2007
to March 2010, managing director of ASX-listed Corvette Resources Limited.
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George Sakalidis (Age 56) Non-Executive Director
George Sakalidis is an exploration geophysicist of more than 20 years standing. His career has
encompassed extensive exploration for gold, diamonds, base metals and mineral sands and with others, he
compiled one of Australia’s largest aeromagnetic databases, now held by Image Resources NL. Using this
database, George contributed to a number of discoveries, including such gold discoveries as the Three
Rivers and the Rose deposits in Western Australia. Moreover, he was instrumental in the acquisition of the
Image Resources NL exploration tenements, and the design and interpretation of the magnetic surveys that
led to the discovery of the large mineral sands resources at the Dongara project of Magnetic Minerals NL,
of which he was a founding director. Also previously a director of North Star Resources NL, George is
currently a director of Meteoric Resources NL, Magnetic Resources NL, Emu Nickel Pty Ltd, Image
Resources NL and the unlisted Imperium Minerals Limited.
George Sakalidis is also a member of the Audit Committee (Chariman), Remuneration Committee and the
Nomination Committee.
Gary Johnson (Age 56) Non-Executive Director
Gary Johnson is a metallurgist with more than 30 years of broad experience in all aspects of the mining
industry. In his early career, he gained operational and project expertise with a range of metals in
operations in Africa and Australia. Later, he was a member of the team operating the metallurgical pilot
plant at the giant Olympic Dam copper, gold and uranium project in South Australia.
In 1998, after 10 years as chief metallurgist for a large gold producer, Mr Johnson formed his own
specialised hydrometallurgical consulting company. During this year he worked closely with LionOre Mining
International to develop the Activox® process for treating sulphide concentrates. When, in 2006, LionOre
acquired Gary’s company, he joined LionOre as a senior executive. In 2007, LionOre was taken over by
MMC Norilsk Nickel and in 2009 Mr Johnson became managing director of the latter’s Australian operations.
Today, Mr Johnson runs his own consulting company, which specialises in high-level metallurgical and
strategic advice. He also holds several patents in the field of hydrometallurgy and is a director of the TSX-
listed Hard Creek Nickel Corporation and ASX listed Antipa Minerals Ltd.
Gary Johnson is also a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and the Nomination
Committee.
Company secretary as at year end
Amanda Wilton-Heald (Age 36)
Amanda Wilton-Heald is a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience in Australia and the UK.
Interests in the shares and options of the company and related bodies corporate
As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors (including related parties) in the shares and
options of the company were:
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Number of ordinary
shares
Number of options
over ordinary shares
5,175,622
2,612,205
947,205
339,121
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1,535,834
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Dividends
No dividend has been paid or declared since the start of the financial year and the directors do not
recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the financial year.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the entity during the financial year was the exploration for minerals, namely potash.
Operating and financial review
Operating results for the year
The loss after income tax benefit for the year ended 30 June 2013 was $4,193,632 (2012: $3,900,096).
Financial Performance
Company income
Loss before tax
Profit/(loss) after income tax benefit
Earning per share (cents)
2013
$
595,522
(4,193,632)
(4,193,632)
(5.85)
2012
$
171,852
(3,900,096)
(3,900,096)
(5.76)
% Increase/
(decrease)
246.53%
7.53%
7.53%
1.56%
The financial position of the Company is presented in the attached Statement of Financial Position.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
Dandaragan Trough project
The Dandaragan Trough is a large sedimentary sequence within the North Perth Basin. The Company has
obtained the potash and phosphate rights for more than 2,700 sq km of ground within this geological
feature, covering more than 80% of the prospective geological formations, Figure 1 The trough is known to
carry significant deposits of glauconite, and apatite nodules within greensand beds. Greensand is a
generic name for mixtures of quartz and glauconite.
Work on the project has consisted of three activities,
• exploration drilling to delineate a JORC resource,
•
the refining of process designs to develop a flow sheet capable of unlocking the value of the
elements within the deposit and
key Scoping Studies, to identify value.
•
We continue to make good progress in all three areas.
Potash and Phosphate Scoping Studies
Potash West achieved a major milestone in January 10, 2013 when the Company announced the results of
an in-depth Scoping Study on its wholly owned Dandaragan Trough project. The Scoping Study was based
on a maiden JORC compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 244 Mt of potash mineralisation at 3.0% K2O
and 1.6% P2O5, reported on October 11, 2012. That JORC was estimated on a partial section of the Dinner
Hill prospect, which is only a small part of the Dandaragan Trough project area.
The Scoping Study results confirmed the technical and financial viability for the proposed development of a
potash production facility based at the Dandaragan Trough Project. The study results also demonstrated
that the glauconite resources at Dinner Hill, based on the initial JORC Resource, can support a 2.4Mtpa
operation over a +60 year operational life. The proprietary process to treat the glauconite is called the K-
Max process and patents have been applied for.
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Financial highlights identified included that the K-Max project could create average revenues per year of
A$365 million, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 21% and a Net Present Value (NPV) of A$808
million.
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Figure 1: Dandaragan Trough project
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One of the key items identified in the study was that there was potential value in recovering the significant
phosphate content present in the greensands in a stand-alone plant.
Subsequently, independent and internal studies were launched which focused on areas such as the
development of a process to produce single superphosphate from Dandaragan greensands and market
opportunities and pricing. The scoping study to produce single superphosphate from greensands at Dinner
Hill was initiated in February 2013 and was completed in September 2013.
The phosphate scoping study, released on 17th September 2013, indicates a project, producing only
superphosphate, would have a lower capital requirement and use well known process technology, reducing
project risk and shortening the time to project commitment. Both Scoping Studies have identified that the
Dandaragan Trough Project has major natural attributes including its advantageous location with regard to
key infrastructure and the relatively simple mining and processing options required to bring the end product
to market.
The studies also identified that there are significant opportunities to grow the size of the resource at Dinner
Hill significantly. This will allow the projects to increase throughput and production as market share is
captured. A number of initiatives have also been identified to improve recovery rates and reduce start-up
and operating costs.
Maiden Dinner Hill JORC Potash Resource
On October 11, 2012, the Company announced its initial JORC Resource for the Dandaragan Trough
Project. The estimated total resource of 244 Mt grading 3.0% K20 and 1.6% P2O5 was calculated on just
20% of the then known extent of the Dinner Hill prospect, Figure 2, in turn only a very small fraction of the
Potash West’s Dandaragan Trough Project area. Within that total resource, the higher grade Molecap
Greensand was estimated to contain 122Mt at 4.6% K20 and 1.8% P2O5
The milestone event came less than 18 months after Potash West listed on the ASX and commenced
programs of mapping, target generation and widely spaced reconnaissance drilling to identify areas that
have the potential to host higher grade mineralisation.
One of the key outcomes identified in the JORC study was the significant potential open to the north, south
and east and the likelihood that thicker greensands were likely to be intersected outside of the initial area
assessed. Both of these suggestions have been borne out subsequently.
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Figure 2: Dinner Hill resource and exploration target
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Dinner Hill Phosphate Resource
On August 12, 2013 the Company announced a phosphate resource of 58Mt at a grade of 3.0% P2O5. That
estimate was restricted to northern, higher grade portion of Dinner Hill. Preliminary pit optimisation studies,
undertaken as part of the scoping study, were run unconstrained and demonstrated that lower grades of
phosphate mineralisation lying to the south of the original resource could be economically recovered.
Subsequently the resource was re-estimated to include all the drilling at Dinner Hill and cut-off grades were
lowered to reflect the mining studies. The Dinner Hill Phosphate Indicated Mineral Resource now stands at
90Mt at a grade of 2.65% P2O5 above a lower cut- off grade of 1.85% P2O5. This represents a 55% increase
in the resource tonnage with an attendant grade reduction of 12%.
Exploration Drilling & New Exploration Target
Dinner Hill Extended
During the year the Company successfully completed a major new drilling program of 44 holes that
significantly expanded the Dinner Hill area within the greater Dandaragan Trough project area, Figure 2.
The holes, drilled on 800 metre centres, expanded the known area of the unit by 4km to the east and 5.5km
to the south over an area of some 16km2, increasing the area by 160%.
Those drilling results were included in an independently produced new Exploration Target for the Dinner Hill
area announced by Potash West on May 7, 2013. Geological consultant Continental Resource
Management Pty Ltd (“CRM”) provided the estimated Exploration Target which was calculated on the newly
discovered fresh greensand mineralisation that extended the previously known Dinner Hill Mineral
Resource, Figure 3.
The new Exploration Target for these extensions, which is additional to the previously announced Dinner
Hill JORC resource, is 1000Mt to 1500Mt at a grade of between 4.0% and 4.8% K2O, 8% and 10% Al2O3,
12% and 14% Fe2O3, and 2.0% and 2.4% MgO. Included within the Exploration Target is 300Mt to 600Mt of
phosphate mineralisation at a grade of between 1.5% and 3% P2O5.
The potential quantity and grade of the target is conceptual in nature, as there has been insufficient
exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource over its area and as it is uncertain if further exploration will
result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.
Figure 3: Cross section 6 635 400
Importantly, the mineralisation remains open in both directions with the results highlighting the world class
size of the Dandaragan Trough asset and the potential to significantly add to the maiden Dinner Hill Mineral
Resource JORC of 122Mt at a grade of 4.6% K2O and 1.8% P2O5 within the Molecap Greensand.
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Attunga and Dambadjie
A 10 hole, 4km traverse drilling program was also completed through the Dambadjie and Attunga Prospects,
Figure 4, confirming the existence of phosphate rich horizons within the stratigraphy and showing that the
target Molecap Greensand is up to 58m thick in these areas.
The best intersection from Attunga was 10m @ 3.07% P2O5 in PWAC295 from 32m and from Dambadjie,
8m @ 4.02% P2O5 from 40m in PWAC301.
Figure 4: Areas drilled during 2013
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Resource Statement
Including the announcement made subsequent to year-end (on September 17) the resources within the
Dandaragan Project at Dinner Hill are shown in Table 1.
Potash Resource
Above a 1% K2O lower block cut-off
Unit
Category
Molecap Greensand
Poison Hill Greensand
Total Resources
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Phosphate Resource
Above a 1.85% P2O5 lower block cut-off
Tonnes
(Mt)
120
2
122
121
1
122
241
2
244
K2O
%
4.6
4.4
4.6
1.5
1.6
1.5
3.0
3.6
3.0
P2O5
%
1.8
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.1
1.4
1.6
1.9
1.6
Category
Indicated
Tonnes
(Mt)
90
P2O5
%
2.65
K2O
%
3.59
CaO
%
4.54
Process Design
The past 12 months have been very active on the process design front, with almost back-to-back Scoping
Studies being undertaken on Potash and Phosphate flow sheets.
Much of the process design work has focused on the K-Max process developed by Potash West and its
partners. The Company has applied for a patent for the revolutionary K-Max process which produces
sulphate of potash (SOP), high magnesium SOP, single superphosphate, iron oxide and aluminium
sulphate from glauconite. Aside from its value to the program to commercialise Dandaragan Trough Project,
the K-Max has the potential to be licensed with the Company already receiving interest in the process from
around the globe.
Under the initial K-Max process designed for the Potash Scoping Study the mined glauconite rich ore is
concentrated by screening and magnetic separation then subject to a number of hydrometallurgical and
pyrometallurgical processing stages to extract and recover K, P, Mg, Fe and Al from the minerals present in
the ore. The extracted elements are converted to saleable products including sulfate of potash, potassium
magnesium sulfate, single superphosphate, hematite and aluminium sulfate.
The main processing steps are:
• Beneficiation by de-agglomeration, screening and high intensity magnetic separation results in 89%
K2O recovery to 64% mass recovery.
• Hot sulfuric acid leach extracts >95% K, Mg and P and results in a leach residue containing quartz
and amorphous silica.
Selective crystallization of a mixed Fe and K salt, ferric phosphate and magnesium sulfate.
•
• Conversion of iron sulfate to hematite and recovery of sulfur dioxide for acid production.
• Separation and recovery of sulfate of potash and potassium magnesium sulfate by water leaching,
quenching and crystallization stages.
• Separation and recovery of hematite and superphosphate by leaching and precipitation stages.
• Selective crystallization of aluminium sulfate by cooling.
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The main reagent imported is elemental sulfur, which is converted to sulfuric acid for use in the process.
The energy recovered from the sulfuric acid production plant is utilised within the process. Limestone would
be mined locally and used to precipitate phosphate.
Work on that Scoping Study also identified a number of potential improvements to the process flow sheet
and these have been the subject of ongoing investigations.
The possible areas of potential improvement include:
• Optimising the heat management within the process to reduce energy needs.
• Optimising performance of the crystallizers to increase the yield of potassium to SOP, increasing
the revenue stream.
• Conduct testwork to better define the construction materials required by the process equipment.
• Selective mining of apatite from the base of greensand seams to produce a higher phosphate
content product. This will reduce the size and complexity of the in the K-Max processing plant.
• Further drilling to identify thicker greensand seams with lower overburden.
• Production of an iron oxide product that can be sold for its iron value.
Corporate
The major corporate activity for the year was the pro rata Renounceable Entitlement Issue of Shares with
free attaching Options which closed with applications accepted for 7,060,877 Shares with free attaching
Options raising $1,553,392.94. This represented 51% of the total offer.
On October 19, 2012, the Company was successful is being subscribed to an American Depositary Receipt
(ADR) Program with the Bank of New York Mellon and elected to have its ADRs trade on the highest tier of
the United States Over The Counter Markets OTC QX under the symbol PWNNY.
This new trading option enables investors to buy, hold and sell Potash West shares in US$ denominated
currency and trade within US market hours, where there is a strong interest and understanding of the
Potash and Phosphate markets.
The Company continued to promote itself and the Dandaragan Trough Project throughout the financial year,
both locally and in key investment markets, participating in a number of investor focused conferences and
was featured in a number of articles in leading industry and investor publications.
Research reports on the Company were published by Arrowhead on 2 October 2012; Breakaway Research
on 21 November 2012; Arrowhead on 17 December 2012; Independent Investment Research on 27
February 2013; and Independent Investment Research on 3 May 2013.
Other Opportunities
We will continue to evaluate projects and opportunities that we may become aware of, within our area of
expertise, which we believe to be industrial minerals and the application of process technology to them.
Competent Persons Statement
The geological information in this report is based on information compiled by Lindsay Cahill, who is a
Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
Mr Cahill has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under
consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004
Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves”. Mr Cahill is a consultant to the mining industry. This report is issued with Mr Cahill’s consent as
to the form and context in which the exploration results appear.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company from 1 July 2012 to the date
of this report.
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Significant events after the balance date
There have not been any matters that have arisen after balance date that have significantly affected, or
may significantly affect, the operations and activities of the Company, the results of those operations, or the
state of affairs of the Company in future financial years other than disclosed elsewhere in this annual report.
Likely Developments and expected results
The Company will continue its focus on the Dandaragan Trough and exploring opportunities to progress
both the phosphate and the K-Max projects. It is likely, given the investing public risk profile, that we will
focus on progressing the phosphate project in the short term.
Environmental regulation and performance
The Company’s activities are subject to Australian legislation relating to the protection of the environment.
The Company is subject to significant environmental legal regulations in respect to its exploration and
evaluation activities. There have been no known breaches of these regulations and principles.
Indemnification and Insurance of directors and officers
The Company has entered into deeds of access and indemnity with the officers of the Company,
indemnifying them against liability incurred, including costs and expenses in successfully defending legal
proceedings. The indemnity applies to a liability for costs and expenses incurred by the director or officer
acting in their capacity as a director or officer.
Except in the case of a liability for legal costs and expenses, it does not extend to a liability that is:
(a)
(b)
(c)
owed to the Company or a related body corporate of the Company;
for a pecuniary penalty order under section 1317G or a compensation order under section 1317H or
section 1317HA of the Corporations Act 2001; or
owed to someone other than the Company or a related body corporate of the Company where the
liability did not arise out of conduct in good faith.
Similarly, the indemnity does not extend to liability for legal costs and expenses:
(d)
(e)
(f)
in defending proceedings in which the officer is found to have a liability described in paragraph (a), (b)
or (c);
in proceedings successfully brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission or a
liquidator; or
in connection with proceedings for relief under the Corporations Act 2001 in which the court denies
the relief.
During or since the financial year, the Company has paid premiums in respect of a contract insuring all the
Directors and Officers. The terms of the contract prohibit the disclosure of the details of the insurance
contract and premiums paid.
Share Options
As at the date of this report there were 3,300,000 (2012:1,950,000) unissued ordinary shares under options.
Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the
company or any related body corporate.
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Non-audit services
The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to its statutory audit duties
where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the Company are important.
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor, Ernst & Young, for non-audit services provided during
the year are set out below.
Remuneration of the auditor of the Company for:
-other services; research & development tax concession.
Directors’ meetings
2013
$
38,888
38,888
2012
$
6,174
6,174
Meetings of directors held and their attendance during the financial year were as follows:
Name of
director:
Directors’
meeting
held whilst
in office
Directors’
meetings
attended
Audit
Committee
meetings
held
Audit
Committee
meetings
attended
Remuneration
and
Nomination
Committee
meetings held
Remuneration
and
Nomination
Committee
meetings held
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Use of funds
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
2
-
2
2
2
-
2
2
1
-
1
1
1
-
1
1
The company has used the cash and assets readily convertible to cash, that it had at the time of admission
to listing on the ASX in a way consistent with its business objectives.
Remuneration Report (audited)
This Remuneration Report outlines the director and executive remuneration arrangements of the Company
in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. For the purpose of
this report, Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Company are defined as those persons having
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Company,
directly or indirectly, and includes executives of the Company. The information provided in this
remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001.
Details of Key Management Personnel
(i) Directors:
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Non-Executive Chairman
Managing Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
(ii) Executives:
Lindsay Cahill
Amanda Wilton-Heald Company Secretary
Robert Van Der Laan
Geologist
Chief Financial Officer
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Directors’ Report (continued)
Remuneration Report (audited) (continued)
Remuneration Philosophy
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its directors and executives. To prosper, the
Company must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled directors and executives.
To this end, the Company embodies the following principles in its remuneration framework:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
Provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre executives;
Link executive rewards to shareholder value.
Shares and options issued under the incentive plans provide an incentive to stay with the Company. At this
time, shares and options issued do not have performance criteria attached. This policy is considered to be
appropriate for the Company, having regard to the current state of its development.
The Company does not have a policy which precludes directors and executives from entering into contracts
to hedge their exposure to options or shares granted to them as remuneration.
The Company also recognises that, at this stage in its development, it is most economical to have only a
few employees and to draw, as appropriate, upon a pool of consultants selected by the directors on the
basis of their known management, geoscientific, and engineering and other professional and technical
expertise and experience. The Company will nevertheless seek to apply the principles described above to
its directors and executives, whether they are employees of/or consultants to the Company.
Remuneration Committee Responsibilities
During the year ended 30 June 2013, the Company established a Remuneration Committee.
The Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of directors and
senior executives on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions, with the
overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and
executive team.
Remuneration Structure
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive and executive
director remuneration is separate and distinct.
Non-executive director remuneration
Objective
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Company with the ability to
attract and retain directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders.
Structure
The Company’s constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-
executive directors must be determined from time to time by shareholders of the Company in a general
meeting. An amount not exceeding the amount determined is then divided between the non-executive
directors. During the year, the resolution to increase non-executive director remuneration was passed at the
Annual General Meeting. As at the date of the report, the aggregate directors’ fees for non-executive
Directors have been set at an amount not exceeding $200,000 per annum (2012: $120,000 per annum).
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Remuneration Report (audited) (continued)
The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it
is apportioned amongst non-executive directors is reviewed annually. The Board may consider advice from
external consultants, as well as the fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies, when
undertaking the annual review process.
Each non-executive director receives a fee for being a director of the Company. No additional fee is paid
for participating in the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Non-executive directors are encouraged by the Board to hold shares in the Company (purchased on market
and in accordance with the Company’s approved policies to ensure there is no insider trading). It is
considered good governance for directors of a company to have a stake in that company. The non-
executive directors of the Company may also participate in the share and option plans as described in this
report.
As an incentive to employees, the Company has adopted a scheme called the Potash West Employee
Incentive Scheme (‘the Scheme’). The purpose of the Scheme is to give employees, Directors, executive
officers and consultants of the Company an opportunity, in the form of shares and/or options, to subscribe
for shares and/or options in the Company. The Directors consider that the Scheme will enable the
Company to retain and attract skilled and experienced employees, Board members and executive officers
and provide them with the motivation to participate in the future growth of the Company and, upon
becoming shareholders in the Company, to participate in the Company’s profits and development.
Executive director and senior management remuneration
Objective
The Company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their
position and responsibilities within the Company and so as to:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
reward executives for Company, business team and individual performance;
align the interests of executives with those of shareholders; and
ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards.
Structure
(cid:1) At this time, the cash component of remuneration paid to the Executive director, the Company
Secretary and other senior managers is not dependent upon the satisfaction of performance conditions.
(cid:1)
It is current policy that some executives be engaged by way of consultancy agreements with the
Company, under which they receive a contract rate based upon the number of hours of service
supplied to the Company. There is provision for yearly review and adjustment based on consumer
price indices. Such remuneration is hence not dependent upon the achievement of specific
performance conditions. This policy is considered to be appropriate for the Company, having regard to
the current state of its development.
(cid:1) Executive directors are encouraged by the Board to hold shares in the Company (purchased on market
and in accordance with the Company’s approved policies to ensure there is no insider trading). It is
considered good governance for directors of a company to have a stake in that company. The
Executive directors of the Company may also participate in the share and option plans as described in
this report.
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Remuneration Report (audited) (continued)
Performance table
The following table details the loss of the Company from continuing operations after income tax, together
with the basic loss per share since the incorporation of the company:
2013
$
2012
$
2011
$
Net loss from continuing operations after
income tax
Basic loss per share in cents
Share Price in Cents
4,193,632
3,900,096
808,723
5.85
12.0
5.76
23.0
1.08
18.00
* The Company was registered in November 2010
The options on issue are not considered dilutive for the purpose of the calculation of diluted earnings/loss
per share as their conversion to ordinary shares would not decrease the net profit from continuing
operations per share. Consequently, diluted earnings/loss per share is the same as basic earnings per
share.
Agreements with non-executive directors
On 12 November 2012, a resolution was passed at the Annual General Meeting to increase the maximum
aggregate amount payable to non-executive Directors, Mr Adrian Griffin, Mr George Sakalidis and Mr Gary
Johnson in any year from $120,000 per annum to $200,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation
requirements effective from 1 July 2012.
The revised director’s fees of $90,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation requirements were paid, or
due and payable to Mr Adrian Griffin. In the event of termination, there is no notice period required.
The revised director’s fees of $50,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation requirements were paid, or
due and payable to Mr George Sakalidis. In the event of termination, there is no notice period required.
The revised director’s fees of $50,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation requirements were paid, or
due and payable to Mr Gary Johnson. In the event of termination, there is no notice period required.
The company has also entered into a services agreement with Strategic Metallurgy Pty Ltd for the provision
of Metallurgical Services. Service fees are agreed on an arm’s length transaction basis. Mr Gary Johnson is
a director and shareholder of Strategic Metallurgy Pty Ltd.
Executive director and senior management remuneration
Long-Term Incentive (“LTI”) awards to executives are made under the Employee Share Plan (“ESP”) and
are delivered in the form of shares. Shares granted under the ESP are released equally over 36 months, 12
months from the grant date.
Agreement with Managing Director
On the 6 September 2012, the Remuneration Committee has recommended to increase Mr Patrick
McManus’s annual salary from $250,000 inclusive of superannuation requirements to $275,000 per annum
inclusive of superannuation requirement, effective from 1 July 2012.
The agreement can be terminated by either party by giving three months’ notice or payment of three
months’ salary in lieu of notice.
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Remuneration Report (audited) (continued)
Agreement with Company Secretary
On 13 May 2011, the company entered into an agreement containing the terms and conditions under which
the services of Company Secretary are provided to the Company.
The agreement involves the payment to the Company associated with Mrs Wilton-Heald of a monthly fee of
$2,500 (excluding GST) and reimbursement of expenses.
Agreement with Chief Financial Officer
Mr Robert Van Der Laan was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective on 13 May 2011. On 5 August
2011 the company entered into an agreement containing the terms and conditions under which the services
of Chief Financial Officer are provided. In the event of termination, there is no notice period required.
The agreement involves the payment to the Company associated with Robert Van der Laan of an hourly
fee of $120 and reimbursement of expenses.
Agreement with Exploration Manager
On 25 August 2011, the Company and a company associated with Mr Lindsay Cahill entered into an
agreement containing the terms and conditions under which the services of Mining Services Manager are
provided to the Company. In the event of termination, there is no notice period required.
The agreement involves the payment to the Company associated with Mr Cahill of an hourly fee of $125
and reimbursement of expenses.
Directors’ Remuneration 2013
Short-term
Post-employment benefits
Share and Option
Based Payments
Directors
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Total
Directors’
Fees
$
82,569
45,872
45,872
174,313
Salary and
Consulting
Fees
$
252,294
252,294
Superannuation Termination
Contribution
$
7,431
22,706
4,128
4,128
38,393
Benefits
$
Shares
$
-
-
Options
$
22,208*
83,281*
22,208*
22,208*
149,905
Total
$
112,208
358,281
72,208
72,208
614,905
*
1,350,000 $0.355 options were issued to the directors exercisable on or before 13 November 2015 for their services. The
options were valued at $0.1110 per option. . Refer to “Incentive shares and options: Granted and vested during the year” on
the page 15 for further details.
Executives’ Remuneration 2013
Short-term
Post-employment benefits
Share and Option
Based Payments
Consulting
Superannuation
Termination
Executives
Salary
Fees
Contribution
Benefits
$
$
$
$
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der
Laan
154,968
71,580
Shares
$
Options
Total
$
$
154,968
71,580
Total
-
226,548
-
-
-
226,548
-
Total Directors’
and Executives’
Remuneration
174,313
478,842
38,393
-
-
149,905
841,453
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Directors’ Remuneration 2012
Short-term
Post-employment benefits
Share and Option
Based Payments
Directors
Directors’
Fees
$
Salary and
Consulting
Fees
$
Superannuation Termination
Contribution
$
Benefits
$
Shares
$
Options
$
Total
$
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Total
36,697
-
36,697
36,697
110,091
-
200,010
-
-
200,010
3,303
49,990*
3,303
3,303
59,899
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25,025**
50,050**
25,025**
25,025**
125,125
65,025
300,050
65,025
65,025
495,125
**
1,250,000 $0.28 options were issued to the directors exercisable on or before 30 November 2014 for their services. The
options were valued at $0.1001 per option.
Executives’ Remuneration 2012
Short-term
Salary
$
Consulting
Fees
$
Post-employment benefits
Superannuation
Contribution
$
Termination
Benefits
$
-
-
-
133,933
74,940
208,873
-
-
-
110,091
408,883
59,899
-
-
-
-
Share and Option Based
Payments
Shares
$
Options
$
Total
$
57,300
34,700
225,933
57,300
114,600
-
34,700
132,240
358,173
114,600
159,825
853,298
Executives
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der
Laan
Total
Total Directors’
and Executives’
Remuneration
No remuneration is performance related.
Incentive shares and options: Granted and vested during the year
Shares
There were no shares issued to key management executives as part of the incentive plan during the year
ended 30 June 2013.
Options
A total of 1,350,000 options were granted to directors as part of the incentive plan during the year ended 30
June 2013.
Options
granted
during the
year
No.
Exercise
price
Grant date
$
Fair Value
per options
at grant
date(i)
$
Expiry date
Vesting
Date (ii)
No. vested
during the
year
No.
lapsed
during
the year
200,000
0.355
13-Nov-12
0.1110
13-Nov-15
13-Nov-12
200,000
-
750,000
0.355
13-Nov-12
0.1110
13-Nov-15
13-Nov-12
750,000
-
200,000
0.355
13-Nov-12
0.1110
13-Nov-15
13-Nov-12
200,000
-
200,000
0.355
13-Nov-12
0.1110
13-Nov-15
13-Nov-12
200,000
-
1,350,000
1,350,000
-
Directors
Adrian
Griffin
Patrick
McManus
George
Sakalidis
Gary
Johnson
Total
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2013, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor
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Corporate Governance Statement
The Company is committed to implementing the highest standards of corporate governance. In
determining what those high standards should involve the Company has considered the ASX Corporate
Governance Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Recommendations.
In line with the above, the Board has set out the way forward for the Company in its implementation of its
Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Recommendations. The approach taken by the board was
to set a blueprint for the Company to follow as it introduces elements of the governance process. Due to
the current size of the Company and the scale of its operations it is neither practical nor economic for the
adoption of all of the recommendations approved via the board charter. Where the Company has not
adhered to the recommendations it has stated that fact in this Corporate Governance Statement however
has set out a mandate for future compliance when the size of the Company and the scale of its operations
warrants the introduction of those recommendations.
1.
Board of Directors
1.1 Role of the Board
The Board’s role is to govern the Company rather than to manage it. In governing the Company, the
Directors must act in the best interests of the Company as a whole. It is the role of senior management to
manage the Company in accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and the responsibility
of the Board to oversee the activities of management in carrying out those delegated duties.
In carrying out its governance role, the main task of the Board is to drive the performance of the Company.
The Board must also ensure that the Company complies with all of its contractual, statutory and any other
legal obligations, including the requirements of any regulatory body. The Board has the final responsibility
for the successful operations of the Company. To assist the Board carry its functions, it has developed a
Code of Conduct to guide the Directors. A copy of the Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s
website (www.potashwest.com.au).
1.2 Composition of the Board
To add value to the Company the Board has been formed so that it has effective composition, size and
commitment to adequately discharge it responsibilities and duties. The names of the Directors and their
qualifications and experience have been stated in the Directors’ Report of the 2013 Annual Report along
with the term of office held by each of the Directors. Directors are appointed based on the specific skills
required by the Company and on their decision-making and judgment. The Company recognises the
importance of Non-Executive Directors and the external perspective and advice that Non-Executive
Directors can offer. There are currently three Non-Executive Directors on the board of the Company who
are also independent directors.
An Independent Director:
1.
2.
is a Non-Executive Director and;
is not a substantial shareholder of the Company or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly
with, a substantial shareholder of the Company;
3. within the last three years has not been employed in an executive capacity by the Company or
another group member, or been a Director after ceasing to hold any such employment;
4. within the last three years has not been a principal of a material professional adviser or a material
consultant to the Company or another group member, or an employee materially associated with
the service provided;
is not a material supplier or customer of the Company or another group member, or an officer of or
otherwise associated directly or indirectly with a material supplier or customer;
5.
6. has no material contractual relationship with the Company or other group member other than as a
Director of the Company;
7. has not served on the Board for a period which could, or could reasonably be perceived to,
8.
materially interfere with the Director’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company; and
is free from any interest and any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably be
perceived to, materially interfere with the Director’s ability to act in the best interests of the
Company.
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Corporate Governance Statement (continued)
Materiality for the purposes of points 1 to 8 above is determined on the basis of both quantitative and
qualitative aspects with regard to the independence of Directors. An amount over 5% of the Company’s
expenditure or 10% of the particular directors annual gross income is considered to be material. A period
of more than six years as a Director would be considered material when assessing independence.
Mr Adrian Griffin is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Company and meets the Company’s
criteria for independence. Although Mr Adrian Griffin has entered into a profit á prendre re mineral interest
rights with the Company, he is still considered to be independent as the agreement is not considered to be
material as the proportion vended in is insignificant to both parties. His experience and knowledge of the
Company makes his contribution to the Board such that it is appropriate for him to remain on the Board and
in his position as Chairman.
Mr Gary Johnson is a Non-Executive Director of the Company, is a material consultant to the Company and
therefore does not meet the Company’s criteria for independence. His experience and knowledge of the
Company makes his contribution to the Board such that it is appropriate for him to remain on the Board and
in his position as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr George Sakalidis is a Non-Executive Director of the Company and meets the Company’s criteria for
independence. Although Image Resources NL, of which Mr George Sakalidis is a director, has entered into
a profit á prendre re mineral interest rights with the Company, Mr George Sakalidis is still considered to be
independent as the agreement is not considered to be material as the proportion vended in is insignificant
to both parties. His experience and knowledge of the Company makes his contribution to the Board such
that it is appropriate for him to remain on the Board and in his position as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Patrick McManus is an Executive Director of the Company and does not meet the Company’s criteria for
independence. However, his experience and knowledge of the Company makes his contribution to the
Board such that it is appropriate for him to remain on the Board.
1.3 Responsibilities of the Board
In general, the Board is responsible for, and has the authority to determine, all matters relating to the
policies, practices, management and operations of the Company. It is required to do all things that may be
necessary to be done in order to carry out the objectives of the Company.
Without intending to limit this general role of the Board, the principal functions and responsibilities of the
Board include the following.
1. Leadership of the Organisation: overseeing the Company and establishing codes that reflect the
values of the Company and guide the conduct of the Board.
2. Strategy Formulation: to set and review the overall strategy and goals for the Company and
ensuring that there are policies in place to govern the operation of the Company.
3. Overseeing Planning Activities: the development of the Company’s strategic plan.
4. Shareholder Liaison: ensuring effective communications with shareholders through an appropriate
communications policy and promoting participation at general meetings of the Company.
5. Monitoring, Compliance and Risk Management: the development of the Company’s risk
management, compliance, control and accountability systems and monitoring and directing the
financial and operational performance of the Company.
6. Company Finances: approving expenses and approving and monitoring acquisitions, divestitures
and financial and other reporting.
7. Human Resources: reviewing the performance of Executive Officers and monitoring the
performance of senior management in their implementation of the Company’s strategy.
8. Ensuring the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Employees: in conjunction with the senior
management team, developing, overseeing and reviewing the effectiveness of the Company’s
occupational health and safety systems to ensure the well-being of all employees.
9. Delegation of Authority: delegating appropriate powers to the Managing Director to ensure the
effective day-to-day management of the Company and establishing and determining the powers
and functions of the Committees of the Board.
Full details of the Board’s role and responsibilities are contained in the Board Charter. A copy of the Board
Charter is available on the Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au).
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1.4 Board Policies
1.4.1 Conflicts of Interest
Directors must:
• disclose to the Board actual or potential conflicts of interest that may or might reasonably be
thought to exist between the interests of the Director and the interests of any other parties in
carrying out the activities of the Company; and
if requested by the Board, within seven days or such further period as may be permitted, take such
necessary and reasonable steps to remove any conflict of interest.
•
•
If a Director cannot or is unwilling to remove a conflict of interest then the Director must, as per the
Corporations Act, absent himself or herself from the room when discussion and/or voting occurs on matters
about which the conflict relates.
1.4.2 Commitments
Each member of the Board is committed to spending sufficient time to enable them to carry out their duties
as a Director of the Company.
1.4.3 Confidentiality
In accordance with legal requirements and agreed ethical standards, Directors and key executives of the
Company have agreed to keep confidential, information received in the course of the exercise of their
duties and will not disclose non-public information except where disclosure is authorised or legally
mandated.
1.4.4 Continuous Disclosure
The Board has designated the Company Secretary as the person responsible for overseeing and
coordinating disclosure of information to the ASX as well as communicating with the ASX. In accordance
with the ASX Listing Rules the Company immediately notifies the ASX of information:
1. concerning the Company that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the
2.
price or value of the Company’s securities; and
that would, or would be likely to, influence persons who commonly invest in securities in deciding
whether to acquire or dispose of the Company’s securities.
A copy of the Disclosure Strategy is available on the Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au).
1.4.5 Education and Induction
It is the policy of the Company that each new Director undergo an induction process in which they are given
a full briefing on the Company. Where possible this includes meetings with key executives, tours of the
premises, an induction package and presentations. Information conveyed to new Directors include:
formal policies on Director appointment as well as conduct and contribution expectations;
• details of the roles and responsibilities of a Director;
•
• a copy of the Board Charter;
• a copy of the Corporate Governance Statement, Charters, Policies and Memos and
• a copy of the Constitution of the Company.
In order to achieve continuing improvement in Board performance, all Directors are encouraged to undergo
continual professional development. The Board has implemented an Ongoing Education Framework.
1.4.6 Independent Professional Advice
The Board collectively and each Director has the right to seek independent professional advice at the
Company’s expense, up to specified limits, (that limit is currently set at $2,000), to assist them to carry out
their responsibilities.
1.4.7 Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions include any financial transaction between a Director and the Company. Unless
there is an exemption under the Corporations Act from the requirement to obtain shareholder approval for
the related party transaction, the Board cannot approve the transaction.
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1.4.8 Shareholder Communication
The Company respects the rights of its shareholders and to facilitate the effective exercise of those rights
the Company is committed to:
1. communicating effectively with shareholders through releases to the market via ASX, information
mailed to shareholders and the general meetings of the Company;
2. giving shareholders ready access to balanced and understandable information about the Company
and corporate proposals;
3. making it easy for shareholders to participate in general meetings of the Company; and
4.
requesting the external auditor to attend the annual general meeting and be available to answer
shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the
auditor’s report of future Annual Reports.
The Company also makes available a telephone number and email address for shareholders to make
enquiries of the Company. A copy of the Shareholder Communication Policy is available on the Company’s
website (www.potashwest.com.au).
1.4.9 Trading in Company Shares
The Company has a Share Trading Policy which states that Directors, members of senior management,
certain other employees and their associates likely to be in possession of unpublished price sensitive
information may not trade in the Company’s securities prior to that unpublished price sensitive information
being released to the market via the ASX and which include restrictions on trading in closed periods,
complying with the ASX Listing Rule requirements. A copy of the Share Trading Policy is available on the
Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au). Unpublished price sensitive information is information
regarding the Company, of which the market is not aware, that a reasonable person would expect to have a
material effect on the price or value of the Company’s securities.
1.4.10 Performance Review / Evaluation
It is the policy of the Board to conduct evaluation of its performance. The objective of this evaluation is to
provide best practice corporate governance to the Company. During the financial year an evaluation of the
performance of the Board and its members was not formally carried out. However, a general review of the
Board and executives occurs on an on-going basis to ensure that structures suitable to the Company's
status as a listed entity are in place. A copy of the Board Performance Evaluation Policy is available on the
Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au).
1.4.11 Attestations by Managing Director and CFO
It is the Board’s policy that the Managing Director and the CFO make the attestations recommended by the
ASX Corporate Governance Council as to the Company’s financial condition prior to the Board signing
future Annual Reports.
1.4.12 Risk Management Policy
The Company’s Risk Management Strategy states that the Board as a whole is responsible for the
oversight of the Company’s risk management and control framework. The objectives of the Company’s
Risk Management Strategy are to:
identify risks to the Company;
•
• balance risk to reward;
• ensure regulatory compliance is achieved; and
• ensure senior executives, the Board and investors understand the risk profile of the Company.
The Board monitors risk through various arrangements including:
•
regular Board meetings;
•
share price monitoring;
• market monitoring; and
•
regular review of financial position and operations.
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The Company has developed a Risk Register in order to assist with the risk management of the Company.
The Company’s Risk Management Strategy was readopted by the Board on 20 September 2011 and is
considered a sound strategy for addressing and managing risk. A copy of the Risk Management Strategy
is available on the Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au).
1.4.13 Diversity Policy
The Company recognises and respects the value of diversity at all levels of the organisation.
The Company is committed to setting measurable objectives for attracting and engaging women at the
Board level, in senior management and across the whole organisation.
The Diversity Policy was re-adopted on 1 March 2013 and the Company set the following objectives for the
employment of women:
•
•
•
to the Board – no target set
to senior management – 20% by 2013
to the organisation as a whole – 20% by 2013
As at the date of this report, the Company has the following proportion of women appointed:
•
•
•
to the Board – 0%
to senior management – 10%
to the organisation as a whole – 30%
The Company recognises that the mining and exploration industry is intrinsically male dominated in many of
the operational sectors and the pool of women with appropriate skills will be limited in some instances.
Where possible, the Company will seek to identify suitable candidates for positions from a diverse pool.
The Company’s Diversity Policy is located on its website (www.potashwest.com.au).
Board Committees
2.
2.1 Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of Mr George Sakalidis, Mr Adrian Griffin and Mr Gary Johnson. The Audit
Committee met twice during the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and all members were present at each
meeting.
the Company’s website
(www.potashwest.com.au).
the Audit Committee Charter
is available on
A copy of
Role
2.2 Remuneration Committee
2.2.1.1
The role of a Remuneration Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities in respect of
establishing appropriate remuneration levels and incentive policies for employees. The Remuneration
Committee consists of three Non-Executive Directors, being Mr Gary Johnson, Mr Adrian Griffin and Mr
George Sakalidis and the Company Secretary. The Chairman of the Remuneration Committee is Mr Gary
Johnson, an independent director. The Remuneration Committee met three times during the financial year
ended 30 June 2013 and all members were present at all meeting.
Responsibilities
2.2.1.2
The responsibilities of a Remuneration Committee include setting policies for senior officers’ remuneration,
setting the terms and conditions of employment for the Managing Director, reviewing and making
recommendations to the Board on the Company’s incentive schemes and superannuation arrangements,
reviewing the remuneration of both Executive and Non-Executive Directors, recommendations for
remuneration by gender and making recommendations on any proposed changes and undertaking reviews
of the Managing Director’s performance, including, setting with the Managing Director goals and reviewing
progress in achieving those goals.
2.2.2 Remuneration Policy
2.2.2.1 Non-Executive Director Remuneration Policy
Non-Executive Directors are to be paid their fees out of the maximum aggregate amount approved by
shareholders for the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors.
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2.2.2.2 Executive Director Remuneration
Managing Director remuneration is set by the Board with the executive director in question not present.
2.2.3 Current Director Remuneration
Full details regarding the remuneration of Directors has been included in the Directors’ Report of the 2013
Annual Report. A copy of the Remuneration Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website
(www.potashwest.com.au).
2.3 Nomination Committee
2.3.1.1
Role
The role of a Nomination Committee is to help achieve a structured Board that adds value to the Company
by ensuring an appropriate mix of skills are present in Directors on the Board at all times. The Nomination
Committee consists of three Non-Executive directors, being Mr Gary Johnson, Mr Adrian Griffin and Mr
George Sakalidis and the Company Secretary. The Chairman of the Nomination Committee is Mr Gary
Johnson, an independent director. The Nomination Committee met once during the financial year ended 30
June 2013 and all members were present at the meeting.
Responsibilities
2.3.1.1
The responsibilities of a Nomination Committee would include devising criteria for Board membership,
regularly reviewing the need for various skills and experience on the Board and identifying specific
individuals for nomination as Directors for review by the Board. The Nomination Committee also oversees
management succession plans including the Managing Director and his/her direct reports and evaluate the
Board’s performance and make recommendations for the appointment and removal of Directors. Currently
the Board as a whole performs this role. Matters such as remuneration, expectations, terms, the
procedures for dealing with conflicts of interest and the availability of independent professional advice are
clearly understood by all Directors, who are experienced public company Directors.
2.3.2 Criteria for selection of Directors
Directors are appointed based on the specific governance skills required by the Company. Given the size
of the Company and the business that it operates, the Company aims at all times to have at least one
Director with experience appropriate to the Company’s operations. The Company’s current directors all
have relevant experience in the operations. In addition, Directors should have the relevant blend of
personal experience in:
• Accounting and financial management; and
• Director-level business experience.
The Nomination Committee is responsible for implementing a program to identify, assess and enhance
director competencies. In addition, the Nomination Committee puts in place succession plans to ensure an
appropriate mix of skills, experience, expertise and diversity are maintained on the Board. A copy of the
Nomination Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website (www.potashwest.com.au).
Company Code of Conduct
3.
As part of its commitment to recognising the legitimate interests of stakeholders, the Company has
established a Code of Conduct to guide compliance with legal and other obligations to legitimate
stakeholders. These stakeholders include employees, clients, customers, government authorities, creditors
and the community as whole. The Code of Conduct was re-adopted by resolution of the Board on 29 April
2013. This Code of Conduct includes the following:
Responsibilities to Shareholders and the Financial Community Generally
The Company complies with the spirit as well as the letter of all laws and regulations that govern
shareholders’ rights. The Company has processes in place designed to ensure the truthful and factual
presentation of the Company’s financial position and prepares and maintains its financial statements fairly
and accurately in accordance with the generally accepted accounting and financial reporting standards.
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Responsibilities to Clients, Customers and Consumers
The Company has an obligation to use its best efforts to deal in a fair and responsible manner with each of
the Company’s clients, customers and consumers and is committed to providing clients, customers and
consumers with fair value.
Employment Practices
The Company policy is to endeavours to provide a safe workplace in which there is equal opportunity for all
employees at all levels of the Company. The Company does not tolerate the offering or acceptance of
bribes or the misuse of Company assets or resources.
Obligations Relative to Fair Trading and Dealing
The Company aims to conduct its business fairly and to compete ethically and in accordance with relevant
competition laws. The Company strives to deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers and
competitors.
Responsibilities to the Community
As part of the community the Company: is committed to conducting its business in accordance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations
Responsibility to the Individual
The Company is committed to keeping private information from employees, clients, customers, consumers
and investors confidential and protected from uses other than those for which it was provided.
Conflicts of Interest
Directors and Employees must avoid conflicts as well as the appearance of conflicts between personal
interests and the interests of the Company.
How the Company Complies with Legislation Affecting its Operations
Within Australia, the Company strives to comply with the spirit and the letter of all legislation affecting its
operations. Outside Australia, the Company will abide by local laws in all countries in which it operates.
Where those laws are not as stringent as the Company’s operating policies, particularly in relation to the
environment, workplace practices, intellectual property and the giving of “gifts”, Company policy will prevail.
How the Company Monitors and Ensures Compliance with its Code.
The Board of the Company is committed to implementing this Code of Conduct and each individual is
accountable for such compliance. Disciplinary measures may be imposed for violating the Code of
Conduct.
the Company’s website
A copy of
(www.potashwest.com.au).
the Code of Conduct
is available on
This Corporate Governance Statement sets out Potash West NL's current compliance with the ASX
Corporate Governance Council's Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Recommendations. The
Recommendations are not mandatory.
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RECOMMENDATION
COMMENT
REFERENCE
Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1
1.1 Companies should establish
the functions reserved to the
board and those delegated
to senior executives and
disclose those functions.
The Company's Corporate Governance Policy
includes a Board Charter, which discloses the
specific responsibilities of the Board.
1.1, 1.3,
Website
1.2 Companies should disclose
the process for evaluating
the performance of senior
executives.
The Board will monitor the performance of
senior management, including measuring actual
performance against planned performance. The
Board has also adopted a policy to assist in
evaluating Board performance.
1.4.10,
Website
1.3 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
Principle 1.
Structure the board to add value
2
2.1 A majority of
should
directors.
be
The Company has explained any departures (if
any) from recommendations 1.1 and 1.2 in the
Corporate Governance Statement and Policies.
the board
independent
There are four Directors on the Board, of which
Mr Adrian Griffin, Mr George Sakalidis are
independent. Mr Patrick McManus and Mr Gary
Johnson are not considered to be independent.
Both Mr Patrick McManus and Mr Gary Johnson
have a sound knowledge of Potash West NL’s
projects.
is considered
important in enabling the Company to capitalise
on the value of its projects to create shareholder
wealth.
This knowledge
2.2 The chair should be an
independent director.
2.3 The roles of chair and chief
executive officer should not
be exercised by the same
individual.
2.4 The board should establish
a nomination committee.
a
from
remains
departure
There
the
recommendation in relation to a majority of
independent directors due to the small scale
nature of the Company and its limited financial
resources to attract appropriately skilled yet
independent directors. The Board is continually
reviewing the status of independent directors
with a view to engaging further independent
directors when financial resources allow.
The Chairman, Mr Adrian Griffin, is considered
to be independent as his profit á prendre re
mineral interest rights with the Company is not
considered to be material to either party.
The roles of chair and chief executive officer are
not exercised by the same individual.
A
formal Nomination Committee has been
adopted by the Company, chaired by Mr Gary
Johnson, consisting of Mr George Sakalidis, Mr
Adrian Griffin and the Company Secretary.
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1.4.10,
Website
1.2
1.2
1.2
2.3
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2.5 Companies should disclose
the process for evaluating
the
the performance of
board, its committees and
individual directors.
2.6 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
Principle 2.
induction appropriate
The Chairman will review the composition of the
Board and the performance of each Director to
ensure that it continues to have a mix of skills
and experience necessary for the conduct of the
Company's activities. A new Director will receive
an
to his or her
experience.
The Company has provided details of each
Director, such as their skills, experience and
expertise relevant to their position, together with
an explanation of any departures (if any) from
recommendations 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 in
the 2013 Annual Report and Corporate
Governance
Policies
respectively.
Statement
and
1.4.10, 2.3.2,
1.4.5,
Website
1.2, 2.3,
1.4.10, 2.3.2,
1.4.5, 1.4.6,
Website
Promote ethical and responsible decision-making
3
3.1 Companies should establish
a code of conduct and
disclose
the code or a
summary of the code as to:
• the practices necessary to
maintain confidence in the
company's integrity
• the practices necessary to
take
their
into account
legal obligations and the
reasonable expectations
of their stakeholders
responsibility
and
of
accountability
individuals
reporting
for
and investigating reports
of unethical practices
• the
3.2 Companies should establish
a policy concerning diversity
and disclose the policy or a
summary of that policy. The
policy
include
should
requirements for the board
establish measurable
to
achieving
objectives
the
gender diversity
to assess annually
board
both
the objectives and
progress in achieving them.
for
for
3.3 Companies should disclose
in each annual report the
measurable objectives
for
achieving gender diversity
in
the
set
accordance
the
diversity policy and progress
towards achieving them.
board
with
by
The Company's Corporate Governance Policy
includes a Code of Conduct for Directors and
Key Executives, which provides a framework for
decisions and actions in relation to ethical
conduct in employment.
3, 1.4.1, 1.4.2,
1.4.3,
Website
The Company has implemented a Diversity
Policy which includes requirements for the
board to establish measurable objectives for
achieving gender diversity for the board to
assess annually both
the objectives and
progress in achieving them.
1.4.13
The measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity will be disclosed in each annual report.
1.4.13
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1.4.3, 1.4.9,
1.4.13, Website
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
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3.4 Companies disclose in each
annual report the proportion
of women employees in the
whole organisation, women
in senior executive positions
and women on the board.
The measurable objectives
for achieving
gender diversity will be disclosed in each
annual report.
1.4.13
4
4.1
3.5 Companies should provide
The Company has explained any departures (if
any) from recommendations 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
3.4 in the Corporate Governance Statement
Principle 3.
and Policies.
Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
The board should establish
an audit committee.
The audit committee should
be structured so that it:
• consists only of non-
A formal Audit Committee has been adopted
by the Company.
Mr George Sakalidis (Non-Executive Director –
Potash West NL)
Mr Adrian Griffin (Non-Executive Chairman –
Potash West NL)
Mr Gary Johnson (Non-Executive Director –
Potash West NL)
executive directors
• consists of a majority of
independent directors
4.2
• is
chaired
an
independent chair, who is
not chair of the board
by
4.3
has at least three members.
The audit committee should
have a formal charter.
4.4 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
Principle 4.
Make timely and balanced disclosure
5
5.1 Companies should establish
written policies designed to
compliance with
ensure
ASX Listing Rule disclosure
requirements and to ensure
accountability at a senior
that
level
executive
compliance and disclose
those policies or a summary
of those policies.
for
5.2 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
Guide
to Reporting on
Principle 5.
Respect the rights of shareholders
6
6.1 Companies should design a
communications policy
for
effective
promoting
with
communication
and
shareholders
their
encouraging
participation
general
meetings and disclose their
policy or a summary of that
policy.
at
The Company will explain any departures (if
any) from recommendations 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 in
its Corporate Governance Statement.
The Company has a Disclosure Strategy in
place designed to ensure the compliance with
ASX Listing Rule disclosure and to ensure
accountability at a Board level for compliance
and factual presentation of the Company's
financial position.
1.4.4,
Website
1.4.4,
Website
1.4.8,
Website
The Company will provide an explanation of
any departures (if any) from recommendation
5.1 in its Corporate Governance Statement.
The Company's Corporate Governance Policy
includes a Shareholder Communications Policy,
which aims to ensure that the shareholders are
informed of all major developments affecting
the Company's state of affairs.
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6.2 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
Principle 6.
Recognise and manage
risk
7
7.1 Companies should establish
policies for the oversight and
management of material
business risks and disclose
a summary of those policies.
7.2 The board should require
management to design and
implement
risk
the
management and
internal
control system to manage
the
company's material
business risks and report to
it on whether those risks are
being managed effectively.
The board should disclose
has
that management
the
reported
to
effectiveness
the
company's management of
its material business risks.
it as
of
to
officer
it has
from
officer
that
provided
7.3 The board should disclose
received
whether
the chief
assurance
(or
executive
the chief
equivalent) and
(or
financial
the
equivalent)
in
declaration
section
accordance with
295A of
the Corporations
Act is founded on a sound
system of risk management
and internal control and that
the system
is operating
in all material
effectively
to
relation
in
respects
financial reporting risks.
7.4 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
Guide
to Reporting on
Principle 7.
The Company has provided an explanation of
any departures (if any) from recommendation
6.1 in the Corporate Governance Statement
and Policies.
1.4.8,
Website
The Board determines the Company's "risk
profile" and is responsible for overseeing and
risk management strategy and
approving
policies,
internal
internal compliance and
control. The Company’s Corporate Governance
Policy includes a Risk Management Strategy
which aims to ensure that material business
risks are identified and mitigated, through the
use of a Risk Register.
The Board requires that the Managing Director
and the Chief Financial Officer will design and
implement
internal
control systems and provide a report at the
relevant time.
risk management and
1.4.12, Website
1.4.11, 1.4.12
Website
The Board will seek this relevant assurance
from the Managing Director and the Chief
Financial Officer.
1.4.11, 1.4.12
Website
The Company has provided an explanation of
any departures (if any) from recommendations
7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 in the Corporate Governance
Statement and Policies.
1.4.11, 1.4.12
Website
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2.2.1, 2.2.2,
Website
2.2.2,
Website
2.2.1,
Website
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8
8.1
8.2
Remunerate fairly and responsibly
The board should establish
a remuneration committee.
The
committee
structured so that it:
•
remuneration
be
should
A formal Remuneration Committee has been
adopted by the Company.
The Remuneration Committee is chaired by Mr
Gary Johnson, consisting of Mr Adrian Griffin,
Mr George Sakalidis and
the Company
Secretary.
consists of a majority of
independent directors
is
by
chaired
independent chair
an
•
• has
at
least
three
members.
8.3 Companies should clearly
distinguish the structure of
non-executive
directors'
remuneration from that of
executive
and
senior executives.
directors
8.4 Companies should provide
the information indicated in
the Guide to reporting on
Principle 8.
the
that
The Board will distinguish the structure of non
executive Director's remuneration from that of
executive Directors and senior executives.
the Company's Constitution
Relevantly,
provides
remuneration of non-
executive Directors will be not be more than
the aggregate fixed sum determined by a
general meeting. The Board is responsible for
determining the remuneration of any Director
or senior executives (without the participation
of the affected Director).
The Company has provided an explanation of
any departures (if any) from recommendations
8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 in the Corporate Governance
Statement and Policies.
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
For the year ended
30 June 2013
For the year ended
30 June 2012
Note
$
$
INCOME FROM CONTINUING ACTIVITIES
Geological services
Interest
Government grant
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSES
Administration
Depreciation
Equity based payments
Exploration
Legal
Occupancy
Remuneration (excluding share based payments)
17
51,660
48,600
495,262
595,522
1,672,892
23,809
149,905
2,124,454
84,470
55,000
678,624
-
158,293
13,559
171,852
752,666
21,257
361,951
2,032,398
29,968
59,425
814,283
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAX
(4,193,632)
(3,900,096)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT
4
-
-
NET LOSS FOR THE YEAR
(4,193,632)
(3,900,096)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
-
-
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE
YEAR
(4,193,632)
(3,900,096)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share)
7
(5.85)
(5.76)
The statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other assets
Total Current Assets
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Exploration and evaluation
Plant and equipment
Total Non Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
TOTAL EQUITY
As at 30 June
2013
$
As at 30 June
2012
$
Note
8
9
11
10
12
13
14
15
16
18
1,157,541
96,141
20,753
1,274,435
3,250,259
94,264
17,235
3,361,758
2,500,000
86,299
2,586,299
3,860,734
2,500,000
100,867
2,600,867
5,962,625
548,066
34,286
582,352
582,352
377,579
23,077
400,656
400,656
3,278,382
5,561,969
11,725,227
455,606
(8,902,451)
3,278,382
9,965,087
305,701
(4,708,819)
5,561,969
The statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
Issued
Capital
Accumulated
Losses
Share and
Option Based
Payment
Reserve
Total
Note
$
$
$
$
8,382,884
-
(808,723)
(3,900,096)
-
-
8,382,884
(4,708,819)
1,650,001
(124,048)
17
56,250
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,574,161
(3,900,096)
-
3,674,065
1,650,001
(124,048)
305,701
361,951
9,965,087
(4,708,819)
305,701
5,561,969
At 1 July 2011
Opening Balance
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive
income (net of tax)
Total comprehensive
loss for the year
(net of tax)
Transactions with
owners in their capacity
as owners:
Shares issued
Share issue transaction
costs
Share and option based
payments
Balance at 30 June
2012
Balance at 1 July 2012
9,965,087
(4,708,819)
305,701
5,561,969
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive
income (net of tax)
Total comprehensive
loss for the year
(net of tax)
Transactions with
owners in their capacity
as owners:
Shares issued
Share issued transaction
costs
Share and option based
payments
Balance as at 30 June
2013
-
-
-
(4,193,632)
-
(4,193,632)
1,809,671
(49,531)
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,193,632)
-
(4,193,632)
1,809,671
(49,531)
149,905
149,905
11,682,538
(8,902,451)
455,606
3,278,382
The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed notes.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Payments to suppliers and employees
Government grant received
R&D tax rebate
Interest received
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of plant and equipment
NET CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue costs
NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
For the year
ended 30
June 2013
For the year
ended 30
June 2012
Note
$
$
(4,384,079)
-
491,862
48,600
(3,843,617)
(3,666,064)
13,559
158,293
(3,494,212)
22
(9,241)
(9,241)
(89,203)
(89,203)
1,809,671
(49,531)
1,760,140
1,650,001
(249,049)
1,400,952
NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE
YEAR
(2,092,718)
(2,182,463)
3,250,259
5,432,722
8
1,157,541
3,250,259
The statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Note 1: Corporate information
The financial report of Potash West NL for the year ended 30 June 2013 was authorised for issue in
accordance with a resolution of directors on DD-MM-YYYY.
Potash West NL is a company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose share are publicly traded
on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and OTCQX.
The nature of operations and principal activities of the Company are described in the directors’ report.
Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations and complies with
other requirements of the law. Potash West NL is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial
statements.
The accounting policies detailed below have been consistently throughout the year presented unless
otherwise stated.
The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis. Cost is based on the fair values of the
consideration given in exchange for assets.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.
The company is a listed public company, incorporated in Australia and operating in Australia. The entity’s
principal activities are mineral exploration.
(b)
Adoption of new and revised standards
The Company has adopted the following new and amended Australian Accounting Standard and AASB
Interpretations for the reporting year ended 30 June 2013:
• AASB 124 (Revised) Related Party Disclosures (December 2009), effective 1 January 2011.
• AASB 2009-12 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASBs 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119,
133, 137, 139, 1023 & 1031 and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 & 1052, effective 1 July 2011.
• AASB 2010-4 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual
Improvements Project [AASB 1, AASB 7, AASB 101, AASB 134 and Interpretation 13], effective
1 July 2011.
• AASB 2010-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 101, 107, 112,
118, 119, 121, 132, 133, 134, 137, 139, 140, 1023 & 1038 and Interpretations 112, 115, 127, 132 &
1042], effective 1 July 2011.
• AASB 2010-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of
Financial Assets [AASB 1 & AASB 7], effective 1 July 2011.
• AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures, effective 1 July 2011
• AASB 1048 Interpretation of Standards, effective 1 July 2011
• AASB 2010-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred Tax: Recovery of
Underlying Assets [AASB 112], Application date: 1 July 2012, Effective date: 1 July 2012.
• AASB 2011-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Presentation of Other
Comprehensive Income [AASB1, 5, 7, 101, 112, 120, 121, 132, 133, 134, 1039 & 1049],
Application date: 1 July 2012, Effective date: 1 July 2012.
The adoption of the above did not have any significant impact on the financial position and performance of
the company.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(b) Adoption of new and revised standards (continued)
Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet effective.
Australian Accounting Standards and interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but
are not yet effective have not been adopted for the reporting year ended 30 June 2013. Except as
otherwise outlined below, the Company does not expect the adoption of any of these standards or
amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements. .
• AASB 9 Financial Instruments – Requirements for the classification and measurement of financial
assets, application date: 1 January 2015, Effective date: 1 July 2015.
• AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements – Establishment a new control model that applies to
all entities, Application date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
There will be no impact to the Company from this standard as the Company has no subsidiary.
• AASB 11 Joint Arrangements – Replacing AASB 131 Interests in Joint Ventures and UIG-113
Jointly-controlled Entities – Non-monetary Contributions by Ventures, Application Date: 1 January
2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
There will be no impact to the Company from this standard as the Company has no interest in a
Joint Venture.
• AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities – Interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements,
associates and structures entities, Application Date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
• AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement – Establishing a single source of guidance for determining the
fair value of assets and liabilities, Application date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
There will be no impact to the Company from this standard as it does not change the way the
Company estimates the fair value of its assets and liabilities.
• AASB 2011-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Remove Individual Key
Management Personnel Disclosure Requirements [AASB124], Application date: 1 July 2013,
Effective date: 1 July 2013.
• AASB 2012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures – Offsetting
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Application date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July
2013.
• AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Offsetting Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities, Application date: 1 January 2014, Effective date: 1 July 2014.
• AASB 2012-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Government Loans, Application
date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
• AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Annual Improvements
2009-2011 Cycle, Application date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
• AASB 119 Employee Benefits – Revision the Accounting for Defined Benefit Plans, Application
date: 1 January 2013, Effective date: 1 July 2013.
(c)
Statement of compliance
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS).
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The application of accounting policies requires the use of judgements, estimates and assumptions about
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and
associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be
relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions are recognised in
the year in which the estimate is revised if it affects only that year or in the year of the revision and future
years if the revision affects both current and future years.
Share-based payment transactions
The Company measures the share-based payment transactions with employees by reference to the fair
value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share based
payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the
terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the
valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield and making
assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based
payment transactions are disclosed in Note 17.
Recovery of deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences only when management considers
that it is probable that sufficient future tax profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences.
Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be
recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits over the next two years
together with future tax planning strategies.
Impairment of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of
factors, including whether the Company decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it
successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset through sale.
(e)
Share-based payment transactions
Employees (including senior executives) of the Company receive remuneration in the form of share-based
payment transactions, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-
settled transactions).
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in other capital
reserves in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled. The
cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date
reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the number
of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The income statement expense or credit for a period
represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period and
is recognised in equity based payments expense (Note 17).
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for equity-settled transactions for
which vesting are conditional upon a market or non-vesting condition. These are treated as vesting
irrespective of whether or not the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other
performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(e)
Share-based payment transactions (continued)
When the terms of an equity-settled transaction award are modified, the minimum expense recognised is
the expense as if the terms had not been modified, if the original terms of the award are met. An additional
expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share based payment
transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification.
When an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it vested on the date of cancellation, and any
expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. This includes any award where non-
vesting conditions within the control of either the entity or the employee are not met. However, if a new
award is substituted for the cancelled award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is
granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as
described in the previous paragraph. The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional
share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share (further details are given in Note 7).
(f)
Going concern
This report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal
business activity and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has incurred a net loss for the year ended 30 June 2013 of $4,193,632 and experienced net
cash outflows from operating activities of $3,843,617. At the end of the reporting year, the Directors
recognise the need to raise additional funds via equity raising to fund future planned exploration activities. A
prospectus is currently being prepared and will be issued in October 2013. This is aimed to raise
approximately $3 million after associated costs. Successfully raising the funds will enable the Company to
have sufficient cash and assets to meet its committed expenditure requirements in the next 12 months.
The Directors have reviewed the Company’s financial position and are of the opinion that the use of the
going concern basis of accounting is appropriate as they believe the Company will be successful in
securing additional funds through the equity issue.
Should the Company not achieve the matters set out above, there is significant uncertainty whether the
Company will continue as a going concern and therefore whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its
liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.
The financial report does not contain any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded assets or to the amounts or classification of recorded assets or liabilities that might be necessary
should the Company not be able to continue as a going concern.
(g)
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation costs are written off in the year they are incurred apart from acquisition costs
which are carried forward where right of tenure of the area of interest is current and they are expected to be
recouped through sale or successful development and exploitation of the area of interest or, where
exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not reached a stage that permits
reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Where an area of interest is abandoned or the directors decide that it is not commercial, any accumulated
acquisition costs in respect of that area are written off in the financial period the decision is made. Each
area of interest is also reviewed at the end of each accounting period and accumulated costs written off to
the extent that they will not be recoverable in the future.
Amortisation is not charged on costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest in the development
phase until production commences.
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(h) Plant & equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment in value. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the
asset as follows:
Plant and equipment – over 2 to 15 years
Impairment
The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is
determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
If any indication exists of impairment and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable
amount, the assets or cash-generating units are written down to their recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in
use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using
a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the asset.
Derecognition
An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset
(calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is
included in the statement of comprehensive income in the period the item is derecognised.
(i)
Income tax
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current year and prior periods are measured at amounts expected
to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the current year’s taxable income. The tax
rates and tax laws used for computations are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance date.
Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at balance date between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except where the
deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill of an asset or liability in a
transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the
accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of
unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available
against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused
tax losses can be utilised except where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary
difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business
combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or
loss.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance date and reduced to the
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the
deferred income tax asset to be utilised.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(i)
Income tax (continued)
Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each balance date and are recognised to the
extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be
recovered.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been
enacted or substantively enacted at the balance date.
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the
statement of comprehensive income.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
(j) GST
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:
• where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of
the expense item as applicable; and
•
receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of
receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash
flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation
authority, are classified as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to,
the taxation authority.
(k)
Provisions and employee benefits
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of
a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to
settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance
contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually
certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the statement of comprehensive income net
of any reimbursement.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required
to settle the present obligation at the balance date. If the effect of the time value of money is material,
provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks
specific to the liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised in
finance costs.
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(k)
Provisions and employee benefits (continued)
Employee leave benefits
i. Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick
leave due to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in provisions in respect of
employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when
the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken
and measured at the rates paid or payable.
ii. Long service leave
The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future
payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the
projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to the expected future wage and salary levels,
experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using
market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that
match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
(l)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand and
short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash
equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
(m) Receivables
Receivables, which generally have 30-90 day terms, are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less an allowance for any uncollectible
amounts.
Collectability or receivables are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are
written off when identified. An allowance for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence that
the Company will not be able to collect the debt.
(n) Prepayments
Prepayment for goods and services which are to be provided in future years are recognised as
prepayments. Prepayments are recorded in the other assets in the balance sheet.
(o) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised and measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable to the
extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is
recognised:
Interest Income
Income is recognised as the interest accrues (using the effective interest method, which is the rate that
exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument) to the
net carrying amount of the financial asset.
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(o) Revenue recognition (continued)
Fee Income
Revenue from geological services provided is recognised as the services are rendered, the revenue and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably and the
economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and
all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as
income over the period necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to
compensate. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as deferred income and released to
income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
When the Company receives non-monetary grants, the asset and the grant are recorded gross at nominal
amounts and released to the income statement over the expected useful life and pattern of consumption of
the benefit of the underlying asset by equal annual installments. When loans or similar assistance are
provided by governments or related institutions with an interest rate below the current applicable market
rate, the effect of this favourable interest is regarded as additional government grants.
(p) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares
or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(q) Trade and other payables
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised costs and represent liabilities for goods and
services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the
Company becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and
services.
(r)
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the Company adjusted to
exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) divided by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the Company adjusted for:
•
•
costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that
have been recognised as expenses; and
other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the
dilution of potential ordinary shares;
•
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted
for any bonus element.
(s)
Investments and other financial assets
Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are
classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-
maturity investments, or available-for-sale financial assets. When financial assets are recognised initially,
they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss,
directly attributable transaction costs. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets
after initial recognition and, when allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial
year-end.
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Note 2: Statement of significant accounting policies (continued)
(s)
Investments and other financial assets (continued)
(i) Held-to-maturity investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as
held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments
intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Investments that are
intended to be held-to maturity, such as bonds, are subsequently measured at amortised cost. This cost is
computed as the amount initially recognised minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative
amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between the initially recognised amount
and the maturity amount. This calculation includes all fees and points paid or received between parties to
the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums
and discounts. For investments carried at amortised cost, gains and losses are recognised in profit and loss
when the investment are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process.
(ii)Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Gains and losses are recognised in profit and loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or
impaired, as well as through the amortisation process.
(t)
Impairment of financial assets
The Company assesses at each balance date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is
impaired.
Available-for-sale investments
If there is objective evidence that an available-for-sale investment is impaired, an amount comprising the
difference between its cost and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in
profit and loss, is transferred from equity to the statement of comprehensive income. Reversals of
impairment losses for equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognised in profit.
Reversals of impairment losses for debt instruments are reversed through profit and loss if the increase in
an instrument’s fair value can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was
recognised in profit or loss.
(u)
Leases
Operating Lease payments are recognised as an operating expense in the statement of comprehensive
income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease incentives are recognised as a liability
when received and subsequently reduced by allocating lease payments between rental expense and the
reduction of the liability.
Note 3: Segment information
The Company has based its operating segment on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the
executive management team (“Chief Operating Decision Makers”) in assessing performance and in
determining the allocation of resources.
The Company currently does not have production and is only involved in exploration. As a consequence,
activities in the operating segment are identified by management based on the manner in which resources
are allocated, the nature of the resources provided and the identity of the manager and country of
expenditure. Information is reviewed on a whole of entity basis.
Based on these criteria the Company has only one operating segment, being exploration, and the segment
operations and results are reported internally based on the accounting policies as described in Note 2 for
the computation of the Company’s results presented in this set of financial statements.
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Note 4: Income tax
(a) Income tax expense/(benefit)
Current tax
Deferred tax
Adjustments for current tax of prior years
Total tax expense/(benefit)
2013
$
2012
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to
prima facie tax payable
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense
(4,193,632)
(3,900,096)
Prima facie tax benefit at the Australian tax rate of 30%
(1,258,090)
(1,170,029)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in
calculating taxable income:
Share based payment
Non-deductible expenses
Capital raising costs deductible
Deferred tax assets not brought to account
Income tax expense/(benefit)
(c) Deferred tax assets
Accrued expenses
Employee entitlement provisions
Tax losses
Deferred tax asset not recognised
Offset against deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
(d) Deferred tax liabilities
Exploration tenement
Offset against deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax liabilities
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44,972
9,316
(14,859)
1,218,661
108,585
4,189
(44,471)
1,101,726
-
-
7,500
10,286
3,206,606
3,224,392
(2,474,392)
750,000
(750,000)
6,000
6,923
2,005,614
2,018,537
(1,268,537)
750,000
(750,000)
-
-
750,000
750,000
(750,000)
-
750,000
750,000
(750,000)
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Note 5: Directors’ and Executives’ remuneration
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payment
Total compensation
2013
$
2012
$
653,155
38,393
-
149,905
841,453
518,974
59,899
-
274,425
853,298
The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognised as an expense during the reporting period
related to key management personnel, which including the directors and executives.
(a)
Share holdings of Key Management Personnel
Balance at 1
July 2012
Ordinary
Granted as
remuneration
Ordinary
On
Exercise
of Options
Ordinary
Net change
other
Ordinary
Balance at 30
June 2013
Ordinary
3,455,261
1,715,000
700,517
250,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,720,361
897,205
246,688
89,121
5,175,622
2,612,205
947,205
339,121
2013
Directors
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Total
6,120,778
-
-
2,953,375
9,074,153
Executives
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der
Laan
Amanda Wilton-
Heald
Total
Total Directors'
and Executives
Share holdings
2012
Directors
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
300,000
-
-
254,863
554,863
300,000
-
-
(225,000)
75,000
100,000
-
-
100,000
700,000
-
-
29,863
729,863
6,820,778
-
-
2,983,238
9,804,016
Balance at 1
July 2011
Ordinary
Granted as
remuneration
Ordinary
On Exercise
of Options
Ordinary
Net change
other
Ordinary
Balance at 30
June 2012
Ordinary
3,444,181
1,715,000
700,517
250,000
-
-
-
-
- 11,080
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,455,261
1,715,000
700,517
250,000
Total
6,109,698
-
- 11,080
6,120,778
Executives
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der Laan
-
-
300,000
300,000
-
-
-
-
300,000
300,000
Total
-
600,000
-
-
600,000
Total Directors' and
Executives Share
holdings
6,109,698
600,000
- 11,080
6,720,778
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Note 5: Directors’ and Executives’ remuneration (continued)
(b) Option holdings of Key Management Personnel
2013
Directors
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Total
Executives
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der
Laan
Balance at
1 July 2012
Number
Granted as
remuneration
Number
Options
exercised
Number
Net
change
other
Number
Balance at
30 June
2013
Number
Not
exercisable
Number
Exercisable
Number
250,000
500,000
250,000
200,000
750,000
200,000
250,000
200,000
450,000
1,250,000
450,000
-
-
-
450,000
1,250,000
450,000
450,000
-
450,000
1,250,000
1,350,000
-
- 2,600,000
-
2,600,000
500,000
-
-
-
500,000
-
500,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
500,000
-
-
-
500,000
-
500,000
Total Directors'
and Executives
Option holdings
2012
Directors
Adrian Griffin
Patrick McManus
George Sakalidis
Gary Johnson
Total
Executives
Lindsay Cahill
Robert Van der
Laan
Total
Total Directors'
and Executives
Option holdings
1,750,000
1,350,000
-
- 3,100,000
-
3,100,000
Balance at 1
July 2011
Number
Granted as
remuneration
Number
Options
exercised
Number
Net
change
other
Number
Balance at
30 June
2012
Number
Not
exercisable Exercisable
Number
Number
-
-
-
-
250,000
500,000
250,000
250,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
250,000
500,000
250,000
250,000
-
-
-
-
250,000
500,000
250,000
250,000
-
1,250,000
-
-
1,250,000
-
1,250,000
-
500,000
-
-
500,000
-
500,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500,000
-
-
500,000
-
500,000
-
1,750,000
-
-
1,750,000
-
1,750,000
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Note 5: Directors’ and Executives’ remuneration (continued)
(c) Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel
There were no other transactions with key management personnel.
Note 6: Auditor’s remuneration
Ernst & Young
Remuneration of the auditor of the Company for:
- auditing or reviewing the financial report
- research & development tax concession
- tax agent
Note 7: Earnings per share
2013
$
2012
$
41,200
28,253
10,635
80,088
35,170
6,174
-
41,344
Basic loss per share (cents per share)
Diluted loss per share (cents per share)
Net loss
Loss used in calculating basic and diluted loss per
share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
the calculation of basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per
share
2013
$
5.85
5.85
(4,193,632)
2012
$
5.76
5.76
(3,900,096)
(4,193,632)
Number
(3,900,096)
Number
(a) 71,864,583
67,645,833
During the year there were no listed or key management personnel options exercised.
The options issued under Employee Option Plan (EOP) are not considered dilutive for the purpose of the
calculation of diluted earnings/loss per share as their conversion to ordinary shares would not decrease the
net profit from continuing operations per share. Consequently, diluted earnings/loss per share is the same
as basic earnings per share.
There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares or potential shares that would significantly
change the number of ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares outstanding between the reporting date
and the date of completion of these financial statements.
(a) Correction of prior-year errors
In the previous reporting period, the weighted average numbers of ordinary shares used in the calculation
of basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share included the number of ordinary shares held in reserve. The
earnings per share calculation should be based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares
excluding the number of ordinary shares held in reserve. The earnings per share calculation for the current
and previous period has been adjusted to reflect this change:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares:
2013
2012
Weighted average number of shares issued
Weighted average number of shares in
reserve
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
85,820,884
(14,136,301)
71,684,583
83,795,833
(16,150,000)
67,645,833
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Note 8: Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and on hand
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
2013
$
1,157,541
1,157,541
2012
$
3,250,259
3,250,259
Cash at the end of financial period is shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to items in the
Statement of Financial Position as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
1,157,541
3,250,259
Note 9: Trade and other receivables
Trade debtors
GST Receivables
2013
$
2012
$
23,298
72,843
96,141
-
94,264
94,264
(i) Non-trade debtors are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30-90 days terms. The carrying
amounts of these receivables represent fair value and are not considered to be impaired.
Note 10: Exploration expenditure
Acquisition of mineral rights – Dandaragan Trough tenements
2,500,000
2,500,000
The ultimate recoupment of acquisition costs carried forward for exploration and evaluation phases is
dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or scale of the respective areas.
2013
$
2012
$
Note 11: Other assets
Prepayments
2013
$
2012
$
20,753
20,753
17,235
17,235
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Note 12: Plant and equipment
Office
Equipment
$
Plant and
Equipment
$
Computer
Software
$
Total
$
At 30 June 2012
Cost
Accumulate depreciation
12,612
(3,147)
72,835
(13,377)
36,676
(4,732)
122,123
(21,256)
Closing net carrying value
9,465
59,458
31,944
100,867
Year ended 30 June 2013
Opening net carrying value
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year
9,465
3,466
(3,142)
59,458
-
(11,876)
31,944
5,775
(8,791)
100,867
9,241
(23,809)
Closing net carrying value
9,789
47,582
28,928
86,299
Note 13: Trade and other payables
Current
Unsecured liabilities
Trade payables
2013
$
2012
$
548,066
548,066
377,579
377,579
Due to short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value.
Note 14: Provisions
Employee benefits
Note 15: Contributed equity
Ordinary shares fully paid
2013
$
2012
$
34,286
34,286
23,077
23,077
2013
$
2012
$
11,904,984
11,904,984
10,095,313
10,095,313
Effective 1 July 1998, the corporation legislation abolished the concepts of authorised capital and par
value shares. Accordingly, the Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its
issued shares. Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the rights to dividends.
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Note 15: Contributed equity (contributed)
When managing capital (which is defined as the Company's total equity amounting $3,278,382, 2012:
$5,561,969), the Board's objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to
maintain optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. The Board also aims to
maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available for future exploration and
development activity. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
Movements in ordinary shares on issue of the legal parent are:
At the beginning of reporting year
Issue of 312,500 shares to Aaron Sim Kwang Liang
Issue of 925,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 100,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 125,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 7,333,333 shares to pursuant public offerings
Issue of 8,2223,344 shares to existing shareholders via
renounceable entitlement issue
Issue of 1,887 shares via exercising options
Note
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7
Reserved shares
At the end of the reporting year
2013
Number
2012
Number
83,795,833
75,000,000
312,500
925,000
100,000
125,000
7,333,333
8,223,344
1,887
92,021,064
83,795,833
(1,150,000)
(16,150,000)
90,871,064
67,645,833
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7
15.8
The issue of 312,500 shares on 8 September 2011 to external Singaporean consultant, Aaron Sim
Kwang Liang at Market Price of $0.18 per share for consultancy services.
The issue of 925,000 shares on 20 October 2011 to consultants through the Employee Share Plan
at $0.191 per share using 10-day average weighted price. These are accounted for an in-substance
option. The Company has provided each employee with a loan up to the amount payable in respect
of the shares and the value reflects the underline loan receivable.
The issue of 100,000 shares on 14 March 2012 to consultants through the Employee Share Plan at
$0.286 per share using 10-day average weighted price. These are accounted for an in-substance
option. Please refer Note 17 for option valuation. The Company has provided each employee with a
loan up to the amount payable in respect of the shares and the value reflects the underline loan
receivable.
The issue of 125,000 shares on 28 June 2012 to consultant and employee through the Employee
Share Plan at $0.238 per share using 10-day average weighted price. These are accounted for an in-
substance option. Please refer Note 17 for option valuation. The Company has provided each
employee with a loan up to the amount payable in respect of the shares and the value reflects the
underline loan receivable.
The issue of 7,333,333 shares at $0.225 per share pursuant to Public Offering raising $1,650,001
during the year ended 30 June 2012.
The issue of 8,223,344 shares to existing shareholders at $0.22 per share via renounceable
entitlement issue.
The issue of 1,887 shares as $0.30 listed options expiring 15 March 2015 exercised during the year.
For the year 2013, the payment of costs incurred by the Company in relation to equity raising and
listing of the Company’s shares and of $49,531Z(2011: The payment of costs incurred by the
Company in relation to equity raising and listing of the Company’s shares and of $124,048)
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Note 15: Contributed equity (contributed)
At the beginning of reporting year
10,200,112
8,382,884
Note
2013
$
2012
$
Issue of 312,500 shares at $0.18 to Aaron Sim Kwang
Liang for consulting services
Issue of 925,000 shares at $0.191 issued to employees
per the employee scheme
Issue of 100,000 shares at $0.286 issued to employees
per the employee scheme
Issue of 125,000 shares at $0.238 issued to employees
per the employee scheme
Issue of 7,333,333 shares at $0.225 per share for public
offerings
Issue of 8,2223,344 shares to existing shareholders via
renounceable entitlement issue
Equity raising costs
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.8
Reserved shares
56,250
176,675
28,600
29,750
1,650,001
1,809,671
(49,531)
(124,048)
11,960,253
10,200,112
(235,025)
(235,025)
At the end of the reporting year
11,725,228
9,965,087
Note 16: Share based payment reserve
Note
2013
Number
2012
Number
At the beginning of reporting year
3,100,000
-
Issue of 500,000 options for option based payment
Issue of 100,000 options for option based payment
Issue of 100,000 options for option based payment
Issue of 1,250,000 options for option based payment
Issue of 925,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 100,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 125,000 shares for share based payment
Issue of 1,350,000 options for option based payment
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
15.2
15.3
15.4
16.5
500,000
100,000
100,000
1,250,000
925,000
100,000
125,000
1,350,000
At the end of the reporting year
4,450,000
3,100,000
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Note 16: Share based payment reserve (continued)
Note
2013
$
2012
$
At the beginning of reporting year
305,701
-
Amount expensed for options issued to consultants.
500,000 options with exercise price of $0.30
Amount expensed for options issued to consultants.
100,000 options with exercise price of $0.40
Amount expensed for options issued to consultants.
100,000 options with exercise price of $0.60
Amount expensed for options issued to directors.
1,250,000 options with exercise price of $0.28
Amount expensed for 925,000 shares at $0.191 issued to
employees per the employee scheme
Amount expensed for 100,000 shares at $0.286 issued to
employees per the employee scheme
Amount expensed for 125,000 shares at $0.238 issued to
employees per the employee scheme
Amount expensed for options issued to directors.
1,350,000 options with exercise price of $0.355
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
15.2
15.3
15.4
16.5
34,700
8,590
7,060
125,125
99,181
15,132
15,913
149,905
At the end of the reporting year
455,606
305,701
16.1 The issue of 500,000 $0.30 options exercisable on or before 8 September 2014 on 8 September
2011 to Torbinup Resources Pty Ltd for Consulting Services. Please refer to Note 17 for further
explanation.
16.2 The issue of 100,000 $0.40 options exercisable on or before 8 September 2016 on 8 September
2011 to Arrowhead for marketing services. Please refer to Note 17 for further explanation.
16.3 The issue of 100,000 $0.60 options exercisable on or before 8 September 2016 on 8 September
2011 to Arrowhead for marketing services. Please refer to Note 17 for further explanation.
16.4 The issue of 1,250,000 $0.28 options exercisable on or before 30 November 2014 on 30 November
2011 to Directors. Please refer to Note 17 for further explanation.
16.5 The issue of 1,350,000 $0.355 options exercisable on or before 13 November 2015 on 12 November
2012 to Directors. Please refer to Note 17 for further explanation.
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Note 17: Equity based payments
Expenses arising from share-based payment and option-based payment transactions
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year were as follows:
Options issued in consideration for services. See note 15.2, 15.3,
15.4, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4 and 16.5
Shares issued in consideration of services. See note 15.1
2013
$
2012
$
149,905 305,701
- 56,250
361,951
149,905
During the half year, 1,350,000 options were issued to directors under the Employee Option Plan (EOP).
The fair value of options granted under the EOP is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes
option pricing methodology, taking into account the terms and services were valued at the market price
at the date of issue as the value of the services received could not be reliably measured. Options issued
during the period vested at grant date.
The fair value of the shares and options granted for the year ended 30 June 2013 was estimated on the
date of grant using the following assumptions:
Dividend yield (%)
Expected volatility* (%)
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Nil
75
3
Expected life (years)
3 to 5
Share price ($)
See below tables:
Share-based payment plans
Outstanding at 1 July
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at 31 December
Exercisable at 31 December
Option-based payment plans
Outstanding at 1 July
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at 31 December
Exercisable at 31 December
2013
Number
2013
WAEP
2012
2012
Number
WAEP
1,150,000
$0.204
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,150,000
$0.204
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,150,000
$0.204
1,150,000
$0.204
-
-
-
-
2013
Number
1,250,000
1,350,000
2013
WAEP
2012
2012
Number
WAEP
$0.28
-
-
$0.355
1,250,000
$0.28
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,600,000
$0.3189
1,250,000
$0.28
-
-
-
-
* Volatility was determined using considered judgement as to the volatility of the share price over the vesting
period.
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Note 17: Equity based payments (continued)
Option-based payments (to consultants)
Outstanding at 1 July
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at 31 December
Exercisable at 31 December
Note 19: Commitments
2013
Number
2013
WAEP
2012
2012
Number WAEP
700,000
$0.357
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
700,000
$0.357
-
-
-
-
-
-
700,000
$0.357
700,000
$0.357
-
-
-
-
(i) The Company has certain obligations with respect to tenements and minimum expenditure
requirements on areas, as follows:
Within 1 year
1 to 2 years
Total
2013
$
961,000
961,000
1,922,000
2012
$
1,058,000
1,058,000
2,116,000
The commitments may vary depending upon additions or relinquishments of the tenements, as well as
farm-out agreements. The above figures are based on the mines department Emits reports as at 30 June
2013. These figures are adjusted at the anniversary date of each tenement and therefore the total can
change on a monthly basis.
(ii) The Company has entered into a commercial property sub-lease. The head-lease and sub- lease
expire on 15 August 2014. The amount of $60,000 remains outstanding in relation to the sub-lease.
Within 1 year
1 to 3 years
Total
2013
$
60,000
7,419
67,419
2012
$
60,000
60,000
120,000
(iii) Mr Patrick McManus was appointed as Managing Director on 23 November 2010. Pursuant to an
agreement dated 23 November 2010 and resolution passed at the 2012 Annual General Meeting, his
salary is set at $275,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation requirement, effective from 1 July
2012. The agreement can be terminated by either party by giving three months’ notice or payment of
three months’ salary in lieu of notice being $68,750.
Note 20: Contingent liabilities
There are no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil).
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Note 21: Related party transactions
Consulting fees were paid to Strategic Metallurgy Pty
Ltd, a company of which Gary Johnson is a director
and shareholder
2013
$
2012
$
614,614
881,974
The Company issued 15,000,000 shares to Barclay Wells Ltd for the Contingent Entitlement shares in
2011 year (Nil: 2013 year). The Contingent Entitlement share Trustee has entered into a declaration of
trust under which it declares that it holds the Contingent Entitlement shares on trust for certain
shareholders of the Company (‘Eligible Beneficiaries’), being those shareholders who hold at least 10,000
shares in the Company as the Listing Date and who hold at least one shares in the Company on the first
Business Day following the date that all shares in respect of which the ASX imposes restrictions as a
condition to the listing cease to be restricted securities (‘the Entitlement Date’). These shares are held in
Share Plan Trust on behalf of the Company and accounted for as reserve shares with nil value.
During the year, the 15,000,000 Contingent Entitlement shares were transferred from the Share Plan Trust
to the Eligible Beneficiaries accordingly.
In 2012 financial year, 1,150,000 shares were issued under the Employee Share Plan (ESP) accounted for
as in-substance options. The Company has provided each employee with a Resource Loan up to the
amount payable in respect of the shares. The employee must repay the Loan in full prior to expiry of the
Loan Term but may elect to repay the Loan Amount in respect of any or all of the Plan Shares at any time
prior to expiry of the Loan Term.
Note 22: Cash flow information
2013
$
2012
$
Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with
(loss)/profit from ordinary activities after income
tax
Loss from ordinary activities after income tax
(4,193,632)
(3,900,096)
Depreciation and amortisation
Expenses settled via equity issues
Changes in assets and liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in receivables
Increase/(decrease) in payables
Increase/(decrease) in provisions
Cash flows from operations
23,809
149,905
(5,395)
170,487
11,209
21,257
361,951
(63,130)
65,669
20,137
(3,843,617)
(3,494,212)
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Note 23: Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Company’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and short term deposits. The main purpose of
the financial instruments is to finance the Company’s operations. The Company also has other financial
instruments such as trade debtors and creditors which arise directly from its operations. The main risks
arising from the Group’s financial instruments are interest rate risk and credit risk. The board reviews and
agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below:
Interest Rate Risk
(a)
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate
as a result of changes in market interest rates and the effective weighted average interest rate for each
class of financial assets and financial liabilities is set out in the following table. Also included is the effect on
profit and equity after tax if interest rates at that date had been 10% higher or lower with all other variables
held constant as a sensitivity analysis.
The Group has not entered into any hedging activities to manage interest rate risk. In regard to its interest
rate risk, the Group continuously analyses its exposure. Within this analysis consideration is given to
potential renewals of existing positions, alternative investments and the mix of fixed and variable interest
rates.
Weighted
Floating
Fixed
Non
Average
Effective
Interest
Interest
Interest
Interest Rate
Rate
Rate
Bearing
Total
%
$
$
$
$
Interest Rate
Risk Sensitivity
-10%
10%
Profit Equity
Profit Equity
$
$
$
$
2013
Financial
Assets
Cash
Receivables
Total Financial Assets
Financial
Liabilities
2.75
Trade creditors
Total Financial Liabilities
1,097,848
-
1,097,848
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
59,693 1,157,541
96,141
96,141
155,834 1,253,682
548,066
548,066
548,066
548,066
-2,113
-2,113
2,113
2,113
A sensitivity of 10% (2012: 10%) has been selected as this is considered reasonable given the current level
of both short term and long term Australian dollar interest rates. A -10% sensitivity would move short term
interest rates at 30 June 2013 from around 2.75% to 2.475% (2012: 3.50% to 3.15%) representing a 27.5
basis points (2012: 35 basis points) downwards shift, which is 19.25 basis points (2012: 24.5 basis points)
net of tax.
Based on the sensitivity analysis only interest revenue from variable rate deposits and cash balances is
impacted resulting in a decrease or increase in overall income.
Liquidity Risk
(a)
The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash reserves and marketable securities
required to meet the current exploration and administration commitments, through the continuous
monitoring of actual cash flows.
All payables are due within 30 days, which is consistent with the prior year.
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Note 23: Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Fair Values
(b)
For financial assets and liabilities, the net fair value approximates their carrying value. No financial assets
and financial liabilities are readily traded on organised markets in standardised form.
(d) Credit Risk
Credit risk arises in the event that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument
leading to financial losses. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities, financing
activities including deposits with banks. The credit risk control procedures adopted by the Company is to
assess the credit quality of the institution with whom funds are deposited or invested, taking into account its
financial position and past experiences.
The maximum exposure to credit risk on financial assets of the Company which have been recognised on
the statement of financial position is generally limited to the carrying amount.
Cash is maintained with National Australia Bank.
Note 24: Subsequent events
At the end of the reporting year, the Directors recognise the need to raise additional funds via equity raising
to fund future planned exploration activities. A prospectus is currently being prepared and will be issued
later in October 2013. This will help to raise approximately $3 million after associated costs. Successfully
raising the fund, the Company will have sufficient cash and assets to meet its committed expenditure
requirements in the next 12 months.
There have not been any matters that have arisen after balance date that have significantly affected, or
may significantly affect, the operations and activities of the Company, the results of those operations, or the
state of affairs of the Company in future financial years other than disclosed elsewhere in this annual report.
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Directors’ Declaration
In the opinion of the directors of Potash West NL
:
(a)
the financial statements and notes set out on pages 41 to 63 are in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i)
(ii)
giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company as at 30 June 2013
and of its performance, as represented by the results of its operations and its cash
flows, for the year ended on that date; and
complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations
2001;
(b)
(c)
the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting
Standards as disclosed in Note 2 (c); and
subject to the matters discussed in Note 2(f), there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in
accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ending 30 June 2013.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Patrick McManus
Managing Director
Perth
Dated: 27 September 2013
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Potash West NL
Report on the financial report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Potash West NL, which comprises the statement of
financial position as at 30 June 2013, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in
equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration.
Directors' responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001and for
such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial
report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2, the directors
also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements
, that
the financial statements comply 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. Those standards require that we comply with
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about 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 judgment, 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 controls relevant to the entity's preparation of the
financial report that gives a true and fair view 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 controls. 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 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. We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a
copy of which is included in the directors’ report.
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Opinion
In our opinion:
a.
the financial report of Potash West NL is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:
i
ii
giving a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 30 June 2013 and of its
performance for the year ended on that date; and
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
and
b.
the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards
Note 2.
as disclosed in
Report on the remuneration report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors' report for the year ended 30 June
2013. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Potash West NL for the year ended 30 June 2013, complies
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Material Uncertainty Regarding Continuation as a Going Concern
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2 in the financial report. As a result of these
matters there is significant uncertainty whether the company will continue as a going concern, and
therefore whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and
at the amounts stated in the financial report. The financial report does not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or to the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the company not continue as a going concern.
Ernst & Young
R Kirkby
Partner
Perth
27 September 2013
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Shareholder Information
Distribution schedules of shareholders and statements of voting rights are set out in Table 1, whilst the
Company’s top twenty shareholders and option holders are shown in Tables 2 and 3. Substantial
shareholder notices that have been received by the Company are set out in Table 4.
Table 1
Shareholder spread
Ordinary shares, with right to attend meetings and vote personally or by proxy, through show of
hands and, if required, by ballot (one vote for each share)
Spread of Holdings
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 - and over
Total number of holders of securities
Total number of securities
Table 2
Top twenty shareholders
No. Holders PWN No. Holders PWNO
121
240
63
75
9
107
318
251
787
97
1,560
92,021,064
508
8,221,457
Shareholder
1 Elsinore Energy Pty Ltd
2 UOB Kay Hian Private Limited
3 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
4 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
5 Patrick McManus
6 Sept Rogues Ltd
7 Chaoyang Zheng
8 Pontian Orico Plantations SDN BHD
9 Frederick Denis L’Aime Ribton
10 National Nominees Limited
11 Robert Peter Van der Laan
12 Ossart Holdings Pty Ltd
13 WIT Team Enterprises Limited
14 Bruno Carraro & Giuseppina Carraro
15 Brent Arthur Cotsworth
16 Rajendram Chandrika
17 Shao Yu Lu
18 Gilpin Park Pty Ltd
19 Adrian Christopher Griffin
20 Tandon Superanuation Services Pty Ltd
No. Shares
17,414,807
9,349,745
5,307,625
2,767,120
2,589,358
1,827,781
1,305,559
1,192,970
1,182,997
1,159,628
1,121,000
783,337
725,832
685,923
670,473
652,779
652,779
534,309
430,619
408,334
50,762,975
Percentage
18.925
10.160
5.768
3.007
2.814
1.986
1.419
1.296
1.286
1.260
1.218
0.851
0.789
0.745
0.729
0.709
0.709
0.581
0.468
0.444
55.164
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Shareholder Information (continued)
Table 3
Top twenty option holders
Shareholder
1 Elsinore Energy Pty Ltd
2 Matthew Burford
3 Ossart Holdings Pty Ltd
4 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
5 Patrick McManus
6 Riley Stuart Kemp
7 John Charles Aitken & Marie-Louise Aitken
8 Gregory John Miller
9 John Culton Speak & Verna Jean Speak
10 Timothy Pascoe Pty Ltd
11 Lip Bee Seet & Elise Yuen
12 Bruno Carraro & Giuseppina Carraro
13 KAHL Nominees Pty Ltd
14 Coombe Nominees (Qld) Pty Ltd
15 Vasso Massonic & Victoria Jean Massonic
16 Financial & Business Planning Super Fund Pty Ltd
17 Tandon Superanuation Services Pty Ltd
18 Anne Elizabeth Perryman
19 George Ralph Papallo & Catherine Anne Papallo
20 Robert Peter Van der Laan
Table 4
Substantial shareholders
Shareholder
Elsinore Energy Pty Ltd
UOB Kay Hian Private Limited
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Table 5
Substantial option holders
Shareholder
Elsinore Energy Pty Ltd
Matthew Burford
Ossart Holdings Pty Ltd
Voting Rights
No. Options
1,659,308
1,310,894
500,001
478,147
283,334
150,000
Percentage
20.183
15.945
6.082
5.816
3.446
1.824
150,000
130,000
125,000
100,000
90,000
83,334
80,392
80,000
80,000
75,000
58,334
55,094
1.824
1.581
1.520
1.216
1.095
1.014
0.978
0.973
0.973
0.912
0.710
0.670
50,000
50,000
5.558.838
0.608
0.608
67.978
No. of shares Percentage
18.925
10.160
5.768
17,414,807
9,349,745
5,307,625
No. of shares Percentage
20.183
15.945
6.082
1,659,308
1,310,894
500,001
The voting rights attached to each class of equity securities are set out below.
(a) Ordinary shares
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and
upon a poll each share shall have one vote.
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Unlisted options as at 30 June 2013
Details of unlisted option holders are as follow:
Class of unlisted options
No. Options
Options exercisable at $0.40 on or before 8 September 2016
Holders of more than 20% of this class
Options exercisable at $0.60 on or before 8 September 2016
Holders of more than 20% of this class
Options exercisable at $0.30 on or before 8 September 2014
Holders of more than 20% of this class
100,000
1
100,000
1
500,000
1
Options exercisable at $0.28 on or before 30 November 2014
1,250,000
Holders of more than 20% of this class
1
Options exercisable at $0.355 on or before 13 November 2015
1,350,000
Holders of more than 20% of this class
1
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Tenement Register
Tenements (Australia)
Tenements Name
Project
Holder
Details
Quinns Hill
E70/3100
Image Resources NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Gin Gin
Bell
Mindara
Mindara
E70/3360
A C Griffin
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
E70/3418
Image Resources NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
E70/3635
Richmond Resources Pty Ltd
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
E70/3636
Torbinup Resources Pty Ltd
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Dinner Hill
E70/3987
Richmond Resources Pty Ltd
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Dalaroo North
E70/3988
Richmond Resources Pty Ltd
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Daraloo South
E70/3989
Richmond Resources Pty Ltd
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Mogumber
E70/4124
Potash West NL
Pending
Jam Hill
Bald Hill
E70/4137
Potash West NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
E70/4138
Potash West NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Ingra Hills
E70/4139
Potash West NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
Watheroo
E70/4471
Potash West NL
100% Mineral Rights for Potash
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