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Bathurst Resources Limited

Level 12, 1 Willeston Street

Wellington 6011

New Zealand

+64 4 499 6830

www.bathurstresources.co.nz

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
To be held at 9.00am on Friday 14 November 2014
at the offices of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
Level 18, 125 The Terrace
Wellington 6140, New Zealand

All dollar amounts referred to in this report are expressed 
in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise noted.

CONTENTS

SECTION 1
Chairman and managing director’s report 

Review of operations 

Sustainability 

Our people 

Directors’ report  

Information on directors 

Remuneration report  

Corporate governance 

SECTION 2
Financial statements 

Income statements  

Statement of comprehensive income 

Balance sheets  

Consolidated statement of changes in equity  

Consolidated statement of cash flows  

Notes to the consolidated financial statements  

Independent auditor’s report to the members 

SECTION 3
Shareholder information 

Tenement schedule 

Coal resources and reserves 

Corporate directory 

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WORKING 
TOWARDS 
THE GOAL

Bathurst is now well established as a New Zealand coal company 

providing low cost energy solutions for local industrial markets. The 

next step in the journey is the development of the Buller Coal Project 

which will deliver high quality metallurgical coal into export markets. 

Escarpment, the first stage of this project, is now fully consented 

and development has commenced.

Throughout the coming year, Bathurst will continue to drive its 

domestic business as a robust platform from which it can develop 

its export projects. This area of the company’s operations is particularly 

important as it is not adversely impacted by fluctuations in the 

international coal markets. The ultimate goal is to grow a diversified 

portfolio of assets to sustain the company through the inevitable 

swings of the global commodities cycle.

Underpinning everything the company undertakes is a culture of safe 

and sustainable resource development. Bathurst was pleased to 

complete the 2013/14 year with no significant health or environmental 

incidents at any of its sites. The company is also proud to be a 

member of New Zealand’s Sustainable Business Council.

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SECTION 1

YEAR IN 
REVIEW

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SECTION 1

CHAIRMAN  
AND MANAGING 
DIRECTOR’S REPORT

We hereby present our annual report and financial statements for 
2013/2014, our first year of operations as a wholly incorporated 
New Zealand company. The company commenced trading on the 
NZX and ASX as Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited on 
1 July 2013. In December 2013, the name changed back to 
Bathurst Resources Limited.

The previous twelve months have been a challenging time for 
Bathurst. As world coking coal prices reached their lowest 
point in some years, the company was forced to make some 
difficult decisions to reduce overheads and scale back 
expenditure on new developments. This included deferring 
plans to take our key Escarpment export project into full 
commercial production until such time that market conditions 
improve and the true value of the asset can be realised.

Instead of scaling up for the development of Escarpment, 
the company has concentrated on its domestic business to 
ensure there is a steady revenue stream to support activities 
until coking coal prices recover to a point where export 
operations again become viable.

The year has not been without its positive milestones, 
however. We finally received our consents for the Escarpment 
project and, in June, we were granted the Authority to Enter 
and Operate from the Department of Conservation. This 
enabled us to commence development activities on site at 
Escarpment on 1 July 2014. Initial works include roading, 
development of water management facilities, installation of 

basic infrastructure and preparation of coal faces. This will 
take the site to a stage where it can quickly transition to 
steady state mining operations once the market turns.

Late in 2013 Bathurst announced an increase in Resources 
and Reserves for the Buller Coal Project. Run of Mine 
Reserves increased to 34.4 million tonnes while Total 
Resources increased to 108.7 million tonnes. A maiden 
Measured Resource was announced for North Buller of 
2.4 million tonnes.*

The company completed the year with a cash flow positive 
quarter having achieved good production results from its 
operating mines. The previous twelve months has seen a 
steady increase in revenue from the domestic operations 
which are being expanded to support our business as we 
develop our export market for coking coal.

Further long-term contracts have been signed for supply 
of energy to the food and dairy processing industries in the 
South Island, increasing our domestic market to around four 
hundred thousand tonnes per annum. The domestic business 

* Refer ‘Coal Resources and Reserves’, pages 83-87.

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CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

is a vital component of the company’s development strategy 
as it is neither impacted by foreign exchange fluctuations nor 
international pricing volatility.

We were able to complete two capital raisings totalling 
approximately $26.8 million at a time when mining stocks 
were at a low. The September placement was followed by 
a Share Purchase Plan and the April placement was followed 
by a Non-Renounceable Rights Issue. The support of 
shareholders for these raisings was very much appreciated.

In the area of health, safety and environment, Bathurst was 
pleased to complete the year without any reportable safety 
or environmental incidents at any of our sites. In December, 
the company welcomed the introduction of new mining 
regulations which will bring the New Zealand industry into line 
with international best practice. Escarpment will be the first 
new coal mine in New Zealand to operate under this regime.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

  Our domestic production produced revenue of NZD 
$55.5 million as a stand-alone business unit. The domestic 
business is cash flow positive and, after our restructure earlier 
in the year, is able to support the wider business until an 
upturn in the export coking coal price eventuates. This was 
evident in the final quarterly report of 2013/14.

Cash reserves were NZD $8.8 million as at 30 June 2014. 
It is clear that there has been an ongoing reduction on our 
reserves. This is due to our continued investment in the 
development process for Escarpment, as well as land 
acquisitions for the wider Buller Coal Project and the 
acquisition of some strategic permits around Greymouth.

The impairment loss that was recorded in the financial 
period was $449.9 million; this is a non-cash adjustment 
and reflects the current value of the Buller Coal Project using 
the current international coking coal prices. As can be seen 
in the notes to the financial statements, the impairment 
charge is highly sensitive to movements in international 
coking coal pricing.

In closing, we would like to acknowledge the efforts of our 
fellow directors, managers and staff throughout a tough year. 
In addition, we are indebted to our local communities for their 
continued backing as we work to develop our various South 
Island projects. We would also like to acknowledge our 
previous chairman, Mr Craig Munro, who retired in March, 
and thank him for the substantial contribution he made to 
the company during his tenure.

Finally, and most importantly, we would like to thank the 
shareholders of Bathurst for their continued patience and 
support throughout the year.

We are working hard to establish ourselves as a leading 
coal company with a raft of projects to deliver a return to 
shareholders, to our local communities and to New Zealand.

DAVE FROW 

Chairman

HAMISH BOHANNAN 

Managing Director

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SECTION 1

REVIEW OF 
OPERATIONS

Bathurst is a New Zealand resources company. Its operations are in 
the South Island of New Zealand where it aims to be a leading coal 
producer, providing coal for local cement manufacture, delivering energy 
for the domestic food and dairy processing industries, and ultimately 
exporting high quality metallurgical coal to international steel makers.

Bathurst now employs over one hundred staff and contractors in 
New Zealand and has its head office in Wellington.

BULLER COAL PROJECT

Bathurst’s flagship development is the Buller Coal Project  
– a high quality export coking coal operation, targeting a 
production profile of up to two million tonnes per annum by 
2019. It is located on the West Coast of the South Island  
– in a region long recognised as one of New Zealand’s most 
significant coal areas with a proud history of mining dating 
back to the 1800s. The area produces valuable coking coal, 
sought by steel makers all over the world.

The Buller Coal Project will comprise mining operations 
located north and south of the Solid Energy Stockton mine, 
blending coal from various blocks to create a high grade 
West Coast export product. A site has been acquired on 
the coastal plain between the two areas for the future 
location of coal stock piles, processing facilities and train 
loading infrastructure.

The South Buller permits comprise the Cascade, Escarpment 
and Coalbrookdale Mining Permits and the Whareatea West 
and Deep Creek Exploration Permits.

Bathurst’s North Buller prospects include Millerton North, 
North Buller, Seddonville, Ngakawau, Blackburn and 
Coal Creek. All the permits are intended to be developed as 
open cast mines.

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The company has also secured permits in the Greymouth 
region of the West Coast to provide further premium 
blending options in the future. These permits lie in the highly 
prospective Paparoa coal measures which are known for their 
superior coking properties.

SOUTH BULLER

Escarpment
The key first stage of the export coal project at Buller is 
Escarpment, which is targeting an initial output of five 
hundred thousand tonnes per annum of coal for international 
steel markets once global coal prices recover.

Final consents were granted for Escarpment in October 2013 
and the Authority to Enter and Operate was issued in 
June 2014.

Preliminary site works commenced on 1 July 2014. A small 
team was mobilised to site from the company’s Cascade 
operations. The area has been secured, fencing and signage 
have been installed, and initial roads prepared. The first 
stages of water management systems have been completed 
including a construction water sump, pump out pipeline and 
temporary water treatment plant. Temporary office buildings 
are on site and the coming months will see the mine 
developed to a stage where it can quickly move into steady 

state production to meet export demand when export coking 
coal prices recover.

Over the life of the block, total production is expected to 
increase to around one million tonnes per annum.

Cascade
The operating Cascade mine also forms part of the South 
Buller operation. Cascade has historically produced up to 
forty-five thousand tonnes per annum of high value coal. 
However, production has now increased to target over one 
hundred thousand tonnes per annum. The Cascade coal is 
a semi-soft coking coal which is being sold into the domestic 
market, largely for the manufacture of cement. The local 
cement producer has announced its intention to close its 
Westport operation within two years. At that time, it is 
planned that the Cascade product will be exported, either as 
a coking coal blend or directly into the lucrative ferro-silicon 
metals market.

During the year, two major overburden cutbacks were 
completed to expose new areas of coal. Activities during 
that time focused on cover rock removal, returning to 
steady state mining once the cutbacks were completed. 
Rehabilitation activities continued in the main pit area with 
over eight thousand plants established on the final landforms.

The coal storage area on the plateau was also relocated 
from the former site at Denniston to a new location at 
Coalbrookdale, allowing the original stockpile site to be 
returned to the landowner.

The company employs twenty-seven at Cascade and six 
in the Westport office.

Whareatea West and Coalbrookdale
The next focus for development in South Buller is the 
Whareatea West block which is located immediately adjacent 
to the Escarpment permit’s western boundary. Whareatea 
West is an Exploration Permit. The company is currently 
gathering data in preparation for the consenting of this area 
of operation. During the year, a further twenty-six holes were 
drilled in the permit to determine the extent of the resource in 
preparation for mine planning as part of the consenting 
process, and for the collection of market samples.

Coalbrookdale is fully consented for underground mining. 
However, development is not planned until market conditions 
improve. When the export market shows signs of turning, 
Bathurst will apply for open cast consents for the parts of 
the deposit which can then be developed as an extension 
of Escarpment.

NORTH BULLER

The North Buller projects lie north of the Stockton Plateau. 
All the North Buller projects are contained within two 
separate Exploration Permits – Buller and Coal Creek. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Preliminary analysis indicates that the low ash, higher sulphur 
coal from this area can be blended with South Buller coal to 
produce a premium product.

These resources are further complemented by additional 
West Coast permits in the Greymouth region south of 
Westport. The Greymouth area contains the lowest sulphur 
content bituminous coal in New Zealand. This coal has been 
a natural blend with the coals of the Buller area for a long 
period. Bathurst holds the Ike’s Peak, Moody Creek and 
Greymouth South permits in the Paparoa coal measures, 
and a permit at Reefton in the Brunner coal measures. 

DOMESTIC OPERATIONS

Takitimu
The Takitimu mine is located at Nightcaps, north of 
Invercargill. Mining operations originally commenced at 
Nightcaps in 1881. Sub-bituminous coal from the open cut 
operation is railed to a number of major industrial customers 
in the Southland, Otago and Canterbury areas. The mine 
produces around two hundred and thirty thousand tonnes 
of sub-bituminous coal per annum.

During the year, the coal resource in the original Takitimu 
pit was depleted and the adjoining Coaldale block became 
the focus of operations. The Takitimu pit is now being 
progressively backfilled and will be rehabilitated to pasture 
land. Work was undertaken to upgrade the processing 
facilities on site. The original screening plant has been 
removed and replaced by a large capacity mobile screening 
plant. A refurbished scalping screen has been installed and 
the double rolls crusher upgraded. These improvements 
have allowed for increased production and reduced fines 
generation. The next targets for expansion will be into the 
Black Diamond block which lies adjacent to Coaldale, and the 
New Brighton block.

Mining operations at Takitimu have previously been 
conducted by a contractor. However Bathurst will take over 
full operations at the site in the near future. Currently fifty 
staff and contractors are employed at Takitimu.

New Brighton
Bathurst has a conditional agreement to purchase the 
New Brighton Exploration Permit from L & M Coal Holdings 
Limited. This permit is in close proximity to the Takitimu mine 
and is connected by the same rail line. It is prospective for 
high grade sub-bituminous coal and has potential to add 
substantially to the life of the Takitimu operations.

This acquisition would provide a sound platform for the 
development of Bathurst’s domestic coal strategy. The 
coal from New Brighton will be sold into new and existing 
domestic contracts and may be considered for export at 
a later date.

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SECTION 1

In August 2013, a resource statement was issued for New 
Brighton of 4.2 million tonnes (0.7 million tonnes indicated 
and 3.5 million tonnes inferred)*.

Canterbury
In August 2013, Bathurst announced the conditional 
acquisition of the Canterbury mine. This was completed in 
November 2013. The Canterbury mine is an open cast 
mine near Coalgate which is seventy kilometres west of 
Christchurch. The mine produces thermal coal which is low 
in sulphur and ash and in high demand by the local dairy and 
food processing industries. It is of a similar specification to 
the Takitimu coal which supplies other dairy processing 
plants and is well located to supply the Canterbury markets. 
In August 2013, Bathurst was awarded a three-year contract 
to supply coal to a nearby dairy processing plant.

Production from the mine is expected to grow from 
around thirty-five thousand tonnes per annum to more than 
seventy-five thousand tonnes by FY17. A resource statement 
has been prepared for Canterbury Coal of 3.3 million tonnes 
(0.9 million tonnes indicated and 2.4 million tonnes inferred)*. 
Coal demand in the Canterbury area is set to grow to over 
one hundred and fifty thousand tonnes per annum in the 
short term with the expansion of the local food and dairy 
processing industries. The proximity of the mine to these 
markets offers a distinct freight advantage to target this 
growth potential.

Full mining operations at Canterbury were suspended from 
the June quarter to allow the processing operations to be 
reviewed and upgraded. During this period, coal is being 
supplied to customers from the Takitimu mine. It is expected 
that full operations will resume by the end of 2014. When it 
is fully operational, Canterbury employs eight staff.

Albury
The Albury project, located forty kilometres west of Timaru, 
was an historic underground and open cut mine worked 
from the early 1900s through to the mid 1960s. The mine 
produced low rank sub-bituminous coal for local sales. A 
programme of low impact exploration during 2012 delivered 
encouraging results and a bulk sample was taken for trials to 
assess the suitability of the coal for energy production for 
local industry. The trials were positive but further exploration 
and development have been deferred for the current time.

EXPLORATION

Exploration was scaled back during the financial year. A total 
of four thousand and fifty-seven metres was drilled with the 
focus on South Buller and Nightcaps.

Two rigs were operating in the Buller Coal Project 
areas. Twenty-three holes were drilled in the pit at Cascade 
to assist with operational short-term mine planning and to 

* Refer ‘Coal Resources and Reserves’, pages 83-87

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obtain samples for coal quality analysis. A further thirty-eight 
holes were drilled across the South Buller permits for 
resource definition and to provide marketing samples. 
Two holes were also drilled at North Buller for marketing 
samples and an initial hole was drilled in the Greymouth area 
at Moody Creek to meet the requirements of the Exploration 
Permit work programme.

A trenching programme was undertaken at the Canterbury 
mine to assess near-surface resources for the next 
mining stage and twenty-two holes were drilled at Takitimu 
to determine the final high-wall design and for coal 
quality analysis.

Throughout the year, data was analysed and re-evaluated 
as part of a programme to upgrade Resource and Reserve 
reporting to comply with the new Joint Ore Reserves 
Committee (JORC) 2012 reporting standards.

PRODUCTION

Production figures for Bathurst’s three operating mines for 
the year ended 30 June 2014 are set out below.

OPERATION

Takitimu

Cascade

PRODUCTION 
(T)

OVERBURDEN 
(BCM)

215,720

3,174,935

72,650

1,962,169

Canterbury Coal

32,399

270,602

TOTAL

320,769

5,407,706

FINANCIAL

The group made a net loss before tax of $284.2 million for 
the period to 30 June 2014.

The loss is primarily because of an impairment loss of 
$449.9 million being recorded for the group. The majority of 
this is attributable to the Buller Coal Project, which is subject 
to the movements in the international coking coal market. 
Coking coal prices dropped steadily over the year which has 
impacted on the potential value of the Buller Coal Project. 
As such, the Buller Coal Project has been fully impaired as 
at 30 June 2014.

During the period, the Cascade mine was partially impaired 
due to a major commercial sales contract expiring in 2016 
which impacts on production forecasts. Production is planned 
to scale down to coincide with the expiry of the contract and 
rehabilitation activities will then commence. Current volumes 
and pricing are contracted.

The group net cash outflows for the year ended 30 June 2014 
were $7.0 million. These outflows include $7.1 million of 
capital spend and a further $4.9 million of exploration spend.

The group had $8.8 million of cash and short-term deposits 
on hand as at 30 June 2014.

SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible resource use is the principle that drives all of Bathurst’s 
activities. This principle applies to the company’s approach to 
sustainable development and management of social and 
environmental performance.

This means everything the company does is guided by a 
commitment to shareholders, employees, local communities 
and, importantly, the environment.

The framework has been developed generally in accordance 
with international standards to enable continuous 
improvement of Bathurst policies, standards and procedures 
to minimise risk to mine workers and the environment.

Bathurst’s commitment is backed by a significant investment 
of time and money to ensure social and environmental 
impacts are managed from design and planning through 
to production and, eventually, rehabilitation.

The ultimate aim is to ensure our operations enable society 
to meet its present needs without compromising the ability 
of future generations to meet their needs.

Every year, public focus on environmental issues deepens, 
and the decisions people make as custodians of the world’s 
scarce resources grow increasingly important.

Bathurst has a Health, Safety, Environment and Community 
(HSEC) management framework to guide the company’s 
decisions on responsible resource use and the impact of 
its activities.

Bathurst also has a Kaitiaki governance group to provide 
checks and balances on the company’s environmental 
activities.

NZ 
Acts & 
Regulations 
Industry Codes 
& Guidelines

BRL Corporate Policies 
& Standards

Control Plans • Hazard Plans 
Procedures • Risk Assessments

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SECTION 1

HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PEOPLE

ENVIRONMENT

Bathurst believes all accidents are preventable: the 
company’s focus is on zero harm and it takes responsibility 
for the care and consideration of its employees. People are 
our greatest asset. Bathurst wants to make a difference 
and believes that it has a duty to set an example.

Bathurst has a Health, Safety, Environment and Community 
committee that meets regularly to assist the board in 
enabling Bathurst to operate its businesses safely, 
responsibly and sustainably.

The company has embraced the new health and safety 
regulations for the New Zealand mining industry which 
came into force in December 2013. The regulations were 
developed in consultation with industry and will bring New 
Zealand’s approach to mining health and safety into line with 
international best practice. Richard Tacon, Bathurst’s chief 
operating officer, and Richard Thompson, Bathurst’s health 
and safety manager, were both involved in developing the 
new regulations. Escarpment is the first new mine in New 
Zealand to operate under these regulations.

Bathurst has been reviewing and updating existing health and 
safety systems at all sites in line with the new regulations to 
implement a comprehensive and auditable health and safety 
management system appropriate to the scale and context of 
our New Zealand operations. A strategic process of risk 
assessments and training initiatives are being conducted 
across all sites achieved through consultation and participation 
with employees and contractors. Once embedded, there will 
be significant advantages, including mine workers having 
a better understanding of their own obligations and of the 
business. The outcomes being sought are the delivery of a 
robust reporting system, a strong safety culture and dynamic 
integration with other operational systems. If things do go 
wrong, Bathurst is geared up to respond.

During the year, Bathurst held a successful emergency 
services workshop at Westport involving police, fire brigade, 
civil defence, mines rescue and ambulance to review 
Bathurst’s emergency response plans, followed by a site 
familiarisation tour of Cascade and Escarpment.

Bathurst respects the focus and drive of New Zealanders 
committed to protecting the environment and understands 
the cultural importance of the local landscape and 
natural resources.

The company’s operations are conducted with deference 
to the impact mining has and its methods allow it not only 
to rehabilitate the land on which it works, but to deliver an 
overall net gain back to the environment.

For example, Bathurst has committed to a large programme 
of pest control on the Denniston Plateau, where it aims to 
start the Escarpment project. Under an agreement with the 
Department of Conservation, Bathurst will fund a $3 million 
biodiversity enhancement project, including weed, pest and 
predator control, over four thousand five hundred hectares 
on and around the Denniston Plateau. Mining heritage on 
the plateau will also be enhanced with almost $600,000 
allocated to mining preservation works.

Another $18 million will be spent by Bathurst, in association 
with the Department of Conservation, funding a thirty-five 
year pest and predator control programme over twenty-five 
thousand hectares of the Heaphy River Valley in the 
Kahurangi National Park to protect great spotted kiwi, 
kaka, blue duck and Powelliphanta snails.

This year Bathurst has continued to develop a new 
environmental management system. This is being established 
to provide a systematic approach that ensures compliance 
with relevant laws and approvals, Bathurst’s environmental 
policy and operational standards, as well as ensuring 
continual improvement of Bathurst’s environmental 
performance. There are strong links being developed 
between environment and health and safety with the use 
of corporate standards to enable effective on-the-ground 
implementation.

Bathurst has prepared a project environmental management 
strategy for the Escarpment mine. The strategy, which is 
based on a ‘plan – do – check – act’ process, included the 
development of twenty-six management plans covering topics 
such as flora and fauna, mine operations, social 
enhancement and heritage.

Bathurst has also devised a carefully phased rehabilitation 
programme to be employed at the Escarpment mine during 
development, construction and operations. This includes 
techniques such as Vegetation Direct Transfer to preserve 
flora and translocation of targeted fauna species.

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SUSTAINABILITY

BATHURST KAITIAKI GROUP

The Bathurst Kaitiaki governance group continued its work 
throughout the reporting period, providing checks and 
balances on the company’s activities.

‘Kaitiaki’ is a M¯aori concept that means guardianship of 
the natural environment.

The Kaitiaki group advises Bathurst on its efforts to achieve:
•  environmental best practice
•  best practice decision-making
•  responsiveness to the changing needs and expectations 

The company is continuing its focus on keeping local 
communities informed through information sessions 
and briefings.

Although Bathurst has been operating under tighter budget 
guidelines, the company has continued to help local 
community groups achieve their goals and participated in 
a range of community activities, including:
•  Buller High School scholarship to help fund university 

studies

•  sponsorship of Denniston Chain Grinder mountain 

bike event

of stakeholders

•  sponsorship of the Gowan mountain bike race in 

•  a record of responsible environmental stewardship.

Southland

During the period Fiona Bartier, Bathurst’s general manager 
for projects and planning, replaced Rob Lord as the Bathurst 
representative on the group, and Francois Tumahai replaced 
Toko Kapea as the iwi representative.

Francois is the chair of Ng¯ati Waewae which is a hap¯u or 
sub-tribe of Ng ¯ati Tahu, the predominant iwi group on the 
South Island. Te R¯unanga o Ng ¯ati Waewae is on the West 
Coast, headquartered at Arahura Marae near Hokitika.

The Kaitiaki group continued to meet during the year.  
A site visit was conducted at the Canterbury mine in March 
to review systems and processes on site and plans for 
rehabilitation. The group also devoted a large part of its 
time to the review of the management plans for Escarpment 
and the development plans of Bathurst’s environment 
management systems.

The members continued to provide input into the Buller 
plateaux process, a multi-stakeholder consensus-building 
process which is seeking to define reserves for biodiversity 
and related purposes on the Denniston and Stockton 
plateaux. Discussions with this group continued through 
to the end of 2013.

COMMUNITY

Bathurst cannot operate in a way that is efficient and 
sustainable without the support of the communities in which 
it works. And it cannot expect that support without being part 
of those communities.

Bathurst works with a range of stakeholders and businesses 
to further deliver benefits through its local West Coast and 
Southland operations. As work continues at Takitimu and on 
the Escarpment project, Bathurst is engaging openly and 
transparently with local communities to ensure all views are 
heard and that the company can continue to focus on being 
a good neighbour.

•  sponsorship of Nightcaps Junior Rugby Club
•  support for Nightcaps primary schools
•  donation of a defibrillator to the Waimangaroa Fire 

Brigade.

BATHURST 2014/15

The next year will be used to gather data and reflect on the 
health and safety, environment and community framework 
the company currently has in place. Although Bathurst has 
existing policies and approaches, the company is always 
striving to do more. As previously discussed, a number of 
changes to legislation have already been implemented.

The goal is a fresh HSEC management system that brings 
together Bathurst’s own learning and leading practice from 
around the world. Work on the Escarpment project provides 
a natural template for any reform the company wishes to 
put in place.

In the coming months, the focus will be on embedding 
the procedures and processes of the HSEC management 
systems across the sites, with an emphasis on compliance 
with the new mining regulations and system development 
generally in accordance with ISO 14001:2001 (environment) 
and AS/NZS 4804:2001 (health and safety).

The implementation stage will concentrate on planning 
for success by developing the capabilities and support 
mechanisms necessary to deliver a clear and effective 
education process for mine workers through the identification 
of training competencies and skills required.

Key performance indicators have been chosen to measure 
performance and effectiveness against specific objectives 
and targets, including a regular schedule of review by senior 
management and the board throughout the year.

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SECTION 1

OUR PEOPLE

RICHARD TACON

CRAIG PILCHER

General manager – domestic operations
Craig has extensive engineering experience with both coal 
and oil-fired steam boiler installations and maintenance, 
as well as refrigeration, marine, plant maintenance and 
general engineering.

Born in South Canterbury, Craig’s first career was as an 
A-grade fitter and welder, undertaking regular coal and oil 
steam boiler installations. After working as plant engineer and 
construction diver at the Port of Timaru, Craig became owner 
and director of a South Island coal supply business in 1997, 
distributing coal for Solid Energy in the area.

The business was bought by Eastern Corporation in 2006, and 
Craig joined the company as marketing manager and then 
operations manager, playing a key role in the establishment 
and growth of the Takitimu and Cascade coal mines.

Craig joined Bathurst in March 2011. He is based in Timaru 
at Bathurst’s coal handling and distribution centre.

Chief operating officer
Since starting his career in the 1970s, Richard has worked 
in a large number of roles across the coal mining industry.

His first job in the industry was at Greymouth’s Liverpool 
State Mine, owned by the New Zealand Government. 
He moved to Australia to further his mining career. Following 
his work at the coalface, he went on to hold several 
management roles in mines in Australia, working his way 
from mine worker to general manager. Richard has held 
senior leadership roles for the past decade.

Richard holds first, second and third class coal mining 
qualifications and studied at the Otago School of Mining. 
He has also spent 15 years as a mines rescue brigadesman, 
making him familiar with the principles and practices of 
emergency management. Richard has also recently completed 
the New Zealand Mine Incident Controller training.

Richard is an ex-secretary for the Australian Mine Managers’ 
Association. He is currently director of New Zealand’s Mines 
Rescue Trust Board.

After living and working in Australia for 32 years, Richard 
returned to New Zealand to take up his current post 
with Bathurst.

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OUR PEOPLE

FIONA BARTIER

General manager – projects and planning
Fiona Bartier is an environmental and resource scientist 
who has worked in management roles for government, in 
research and education, for industry groups, and for a range 
of mining companies.

Fiona began her career as a forestry planner in New South 
Wales and Queensland with a focus on native forests. 
She then moved into a research role at The University of 
Queensland at the Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, 
where she worked on projects on coal, mineral sands, bauxite 
and gold. Fiona was project manager for the Australian Coal 
Association Research Program project for three years and 
was course development coordinator for a master’s 
programme in mining environmental management.

Before joining Bathurst, Fiona lived for ten years in mining 
communities in the Hunter Valley and western coalfields of 
New South Wales, working first as a consultant, and then 
within industry. She has management experience in open 
cut and underground operations, and brownfield and 
greenfield projects.

In addition to projects and planning, the Bathurst 
management system development for health, safety, 
environment and community falls within Fiona’s portfolio.

Fiona holds a degree in resource science. She joined 
Bathurst in 2012, based in the Wellington office.

SAM AARONS

General manager – corporate relations
Sam’s background is advertising, marketing and commercial 
management. She worked with several major advertising 
agencies in Melbourne, before spending fourteen years as 
a divisional general manager for Henry Walker Eltin, a large 
civil and mining contracting company (now Leighton 
Contractors). During this period she also served with the 
Royal Australian Navy Reserves as public relations officer 
for the Darwin Port Division.

She joined Eastern Resources Group in Brisbane as manager 
of corporate relations and business development, a position 
she held for eight years. Her role with Eastern focused on 
growing the company’s mining operations in New Zealand, 
developing existing tenements and sourcing new projects.

Sam joined the Bathurst team following its acquisition of 
the Eastern assets and relocated to Wellington in 2011.

MARSHALL MAINE

Chief financial officer and joint company secretary
Marshall Maine was previously a senior manager with KPMG 
Corporate Finance, London, before moving to New Zealand 
where he has held the role of chief financial officer for various 
New Zealand companies including Icebreaker Limited, NPT 
Limited and the Summerset Management Group Limited.

Marshall has strong competencies in corporate governance, 
risk management, financial modelling and capital structures. 
He brings a new dynamic to the team through his varied 
experience in areas beyond the resources sector.

Marshall holds a degree in accounting and finance, and 
a master’s degree in strategic business management.  
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management 
Accountants (UK).

ALISON BROWN

General counsel
Alison has had over 30 years’ legal experience in private 
law practices and as in-house counsel for commercial 
enterprises. She has specialised in mining, environmental 
and climate change law after a solid grounding in commercial 
law. She has worked variously for Simpson Grierson, Minter 
Ellison Rudd Watts, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 
taught law professionals, as well as being general counsel for 
Solid Energy New Zealand Limited from 2000 to 2011.

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SECTION 1

DIRECTORS’  
REPORT

Your directors present their report on the consolidated entity (‘the group’) 
consisting of Bathurst Resources Limited (‘Bathurst’ or ‘the company’) 
and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 
30 June 2014.

DIRECTORS
The following persons were directors of Bathurst Resources 
Limited as at 30 June 2014.

Dave Frow Non-executive Chair

Hamish Bohannan Managing Director

Rob Lord Non-executive Director

Malcolm Macpherson Non-executive Director

Toko Kapea Non-executive Director

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

During the year the principal continuing activities of the group 
consisted of:
•  the production of coal in New Zealand, and
•  the exploration and development of coal mining assets in 

New Zealand.

DIVIDENDS

No dividend was paid or declared during the current or prior 
financial year and the directors do not recommend the 
payment of a dividend.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The Bathurst group’s exploration and mining activities are 
subject to a range of environmental regulations which govern 
how the group carries out its business. These regulations are 
set out below.

MINE DEVELOPMENT/MINING ACTIVITIES

The mining activities of the group are regulated by the 
following:
•  The resource consents granted by the relevant district 
and regional territorial authorities, after following the 
processes set out in the Resource Management Act 1991.

•  Mining permits, issued under the Crown Minerals Act 

1991 by the Minister of Energy and Resources, required 
to mine Crown coal.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

•  Access arrangements, granted by relevant landowners 
and occupiers granted under the Crown Minerals Act 
1991 with the relevant landowners and occupiers. For 
Crown-owned land managed by the Department of 
Conservation, these access arrangements are granted by 
the Minister of Conservation. For significant projects, 
there will be a concurrent granting with the Minister of 
Conservation and the Minister of Energy and Resources.

•  Concession agreements under the Conservation Act 
1987 for land outside a permit area but owned by the 
Crown and managed by the Department of Conservation.

•  Wildlife authorities, issued under the Wildlife Act 1953 

granted by the Minister of Conservation.

Controls around water and air discharges that result from 
mining operations are governed by the conditions of the 
resource consents that the particular mining operation is 
operating under. The mining operations of Bathurst are 
inspected on a regular basis and no significant instances 
of non-compliance have been noted.

To the best of the directors’ knowledge, all approved activities 
have been undertaken in compliance with the requirements 
of the Resource Management Act, Crown Minerals Act 
Conservation Act and Wildlife Act.

EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

To carry out exploration, the company needs to hold a 
relevant exploration permit (where the coal is Crown owned), 
relevant resource consents to permit exploration and an 
access arrangement with the relevant landowner. Bathurst 
holds, to the best of the directors’ knowledge, all relevant 
resource consents and has entered into all of the appropriate 
agreements and acted in accordance with those resource 
consents and agreements in regards to engaging in 
exploration activities.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Mining activities involve the storage and use of hazardous 
substances, including fuel. Bathurst must comply with the 
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 
when handling hazardous materials. To the best of the 
directors’ knowledge, no instances of non-compliance 
have been noted.

EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME

The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (‘NZ ETS’) 
came into effect from 1 July 2010 which essentially makes 
Bathurst liable for greenhouse gas emissions associated with 
the coal it mines and sells in New Zealand and for the fugitive 
emissions of methane associated with that mined coal. 
Bathurst’s liability is based on the type and quantity of coal 
tonnes sold, with the cost of such being passed onto 
Bathurst’s customers. Bathurst’s Emissions Trading Policy 
can be found on the company’s website.

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

MR DAVE FROW BScEng Non-executive chair

Experience and expertise
Dave is a widely experienced company director, chief 
executive officer and engineer who has played an extensive 
and successful role in a number of industries.

He has held directorships of a wide range of organisations, 
from listed companies to small entrepreneurial start-ups. 
He has particular expertise in the energy sector with 
experience in New Zealand, South Africa, England and 
Scotland. As chief executive officer of the Electricity 
Corporation of New Zealand, he led the company through 
a period of major reform in the energy industry.

Dave is currently a director of Aurora Energy Limited, Delta 
Utility Services Limited, Holmes Fire LP, ETEL Limited, and 
ETEL Transformers Pty Limited (Australia). He also provides 
energy consulting and executive mentoring services.

Dave has a mechanical engineering degree and is a graduate 
of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management 
Programme. He was honoured as a Fellow of the Institute 
of Professional Engineers of New Zealand and is a Fellow 
of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.

Other current directorships of listed companies
Nil

Former directorships in last three years of listed 
companies
Nil

Special responsibilities
Chair of the Health, Safety, Environment and Community 
committee
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination committee
Member of the Audit and Risk committee

Interests in shares and options
125,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Bathurst Resources 
Limited

MR HAMISH BOHANNAN BEngSc Hons Mining, 
MEngSc Rock Mechanics, MBA, FAusIMM, MIMM, 
MAICD Managing director

Experience and expertise
Hamish is a mining engineer with 30 years’ experience in 
the resources industry, starting as a miner with Gold Fields 
Limited in South Africa before completing a degree at the 
Royal School of Mines. Whilst much of his experience has 
been in underground mining, he has been actively involved in 
many areas of the industry, including dredging and open cut 
mining, processing and smelting, having worked around the 
globe in various metals from copper and gold to nickel and 
mineral sands. Previously chief executive officer of Braemore 

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1

3

5

7

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2

4

6

1.  Dave Frow
2.  Hamish Bohannan
3.  Rob Lord
4.  Malcolm Macpherson
5.  Toko Kapea
6.  Graham Anderson
7.  Marshall Maine

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Special responsibilities
Chair of the Audit and Risk committee
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination committee

Interests in shares and options
627,712 fully paid ordinary shares in Bathurst Resources 
Limited

MR MALCOLM MACPHERSON BSc, Cert.Acctg, FAICD, 
FAusIMM, FTSE Non-executive director

Experience and expertise
Malcolm is an experienced business leader in the resources 
sector in Australia and overseas. Malcolm held a successful 
seven-year tenure as managing director and chief executive 
officer of Iluka Resources Limited.

Malcolm has held board positions with other notable 
companies and organisations such as Portman Limited, 
Eltin Limited, and Western Power Corporation (as chair). 
Malcolm has also had active roles in research and innovation, 
including an advisory role to the Commonwealth Scientific 
and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Other current directorships of listed companies
Base Resources Limited – non-executive chair

Former directorships in last three years of listed 
companies
Minara Resources Pty Limited – non-executive chair
Pluton Resources Limited – non-executive director
Titanium Corporation Limited – non-executive director

Special responsibilities
Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination committee
Member of the Health, Safety, Environment and 
Community committee

Interests in shares and options
196,775 fully paid ordinary shares in Bathurst Resources 
Limited

MR TOKO KAPEA BA, LLB, Non-executive director

Experience and expertise
Toko is a Wellington-based commercial lawyer, consultant 
and director specialising in iwi and M¯aori development matters.

Toko is a director of Tuia Group Limited and a partner in Tuia 
Legal. He has worked at Chapman Tripp, Meridian Energy, 
and in legal roles in-house at St. George Bank New Zealand 
and Bank of New Zealand.

Resources Limited, Hamish has also held executive positions 
with Cyprus Minerals, WMC Resources Limited, Iluka 
Resources Limited and IAMGold Corporation. Hamish 
is a director of Straterra and the Coal Association of 
New Zealand.

Other current directorships of listed companies
Nil

Former directorships in last three years of listed 
companies
Phillips River Mining Limited (previously Tectonic Resources 
NL) – non-executive chair

Special responsibilities
Managing director

Interests in shares and options
16,101,774 fully paid ordinary shares in Bathurst Resources 
Limited
1,388,889 unlisted performance rights vested
1,845,992 unlisted performance rights unvested

MR ROB LORD BSc, MBA Non-executive director

Experience and expertise
Rob is currently regional director Oceania for Wallenius 
Wilhelmsen Logistics ASA, a global shipping and logistics 
company specialising in the movement of vehicles and heavy 
and specialised cargo such as mining, construction and 
resources equipment, rail cars and power generators.

Prior to this, he was the managing director and chief 
executive officer of Gloucester Coal Limited, a successful 
ASX 200 publicly listed company specialising in coal mining 
and marketing.

Before his appointment at Gloucester Coal, Rob worked in 
the pulp and paper industry for 19 years, most recently as 
executive vice president responsible for the Australasian 
operations of Norwegian-based Norske Skog. Rob has also 
worked in a variety of senior international marketing and sales 
roles, including head of marketing and sales at Norske Skog 
Australasia, Fletcher Challenge Paper Australasia and 
Tasman Pulp and Paper in New Zealand. Rob is currently 
a director of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Investments (Australia) Pty 
Limited and a trustee of the Norske Skog Employee 
Education Trust.

Other current directorships of listed companies
Nil

Former directorships in last three years of listed 
companies
Nil

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Toko is a director of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation 
(in Taranaki), Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited, and board 
chair for Ng¯ati Apa Developments Limited (Rangitikei).  
He was on the Government Review Panel relating to the 
Te Ture Whenua M ¯aori Act 1993 (M ¯aori Land Act) and was 
also the lead negotiator for Ng ¯ati Apa ki Rangitikei (North 
Island) for its direct negotiation on Treaty of Waitangi claims 
with the Crown.

Other current directorships of listed companies
Nil

Former directorships in last three years of listed 
companies
Nil

Special responsibilities
Member of the Health, Safety, Environment and Community 
committee
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Interests in shares and options
115,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Bathurst Resources 
Limited

COMPANY SECRETARY

GRAHAM ANDERSON – joint company secretary

Graham was appointed joint company secretary for Bathurst 
Resources Limited on 1 July 2013.

Graham is a chartered accountant who operates his own 
specialist accounting and management consultancy practice. 
He is currently a director and company secretary of a number 
of ASX listed companies.

MARSHALL MAINE – joint company secretary

Marshall Maine was appointed joint company secretary for 
Bathurst Resources Limited on 1 July 2013.

Marshall Maine was previously a senior manager with KPMG 
Corporate Finance, London, before moving to New Zealand 
where he has held the role of chief financial officer for various 
New Zealand companies including Icebreaker Limited, NPT 
Limited and the Summerset Management Group Limited.

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REMUNERATION  
REPORT

ROLE OF THE REMUNERATION AND 
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Remuneration and Nomination committee (‘R&N 
committee’) is a subcommittee of the Bathurst board. The 
R&N committee is responsible for making recommendations 
to the board on remuneration matters such as non-executive 
director fees, executive remuneration for directors and other 
executives, and the over-arching executive remuneration 
policy and incentive schemes.

The objective of the R&N committee is to ensure that the 
company’s remuneration policies and structures are fair and 
competitive, and aligned with the long-term interests of the 
company. The R&N committee draws on its own experience 
in remuneration matters and seeks advice from independent 
remuneration consultants.

The Corporate Governance Statement provides further 
information on the role of the R&N committee.

PRINCIPLES USED TO DETERMINE 
THE NATURE AND AMOUNT OF 
REMUNERATION

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

The fees and payments the company makes to its non-
executive directors reflect the level of responsibility attributed 
to board members and the demands which are made on the 
directors’ time. Non-executive directors’ fees and payments 

are reviewed annually by the board. The board has also 
considered the advice of independent remuneration 
consultants to ensure non-executive directors’ fees and 
payments are appropriate and in line with industry standards. 
The fees paid to the chair are determined independently to 
the fees of non-executive directors. The chair is not present 
at any discussions relating to determination of his own 
remuneration.

DIRECTORS’ FEES

Non-executive directors’ fees are determined within an 
aggregate directors’ fee pool limit, which is periodically 
recommended for approval by shareholders. The maximum 
currently stands at $1,000,000 per annum.

The total remuneration and other benefits to directors for 
services in all capacities during the year ended 30 June 2014 
was:

DIRECTOR

Mr D Frow

Mr R Lord

Mr M Macpherson

Mr T Kapea

Mr H Bohannan

REMUNERATION

$106,942

$80,195

$80,195

$99,487

$1,138,660

Mr R Lord and Mr M Macpherson are currently remunerated 
in Australian dollars at $56,000 per annum.

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SECTION 1

DIRECTORS’ SECURITIES INTERESTS

The interests of directors in securities of the company as 
at 30 June 2014 were:

The framework provides a mix of fixed and variable pay, and 
a blend of short-term and long-term incentives. As executives 
gain seniority with the group, the balance of this mix shifts 
to a higher proportion of ‘at risk’ rewards.

DIRECTOR

Mr D Frow

Mr R Lord

ORDINARY 
SHARES

125,000

627,712

Mr M Macpherson

196,775

Mr T Kapea

115,000

PERFOR-
MANCE 
RIGHTS 
VESTED

PERFOR-
MANCE 
RIGHTS NOT 
VESTED

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

The executive remuneration and reward framework has 
two components:
•  base pay and benefits, including superannuation, and
•  long-term incentives.

The combination of these comprises an executive’s total 
remuneration.

Mr H Bohannan

16,101,774

694,493

1,845,992

BASE PAY AND BENEFITS

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION

The objective of the group’s executive reward framework 
is to  ensure reward for performance is competitive and 
appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns 
executive reward with achievement of strategic objectives 
and the creation of value for shareholders, and conforms 
to industry practice.

The R&N committee ensures that executive pay is 
competitive and reasonable, as well as acceptable to 
shareholders. The company ensures that an executive’s 
remuneration is linked to that executive’s performance to 
ensure that the interests of the company and its executives 
are aligned. The R&N committee determines executive 
remuneration to ensure transparency and to effectively 
manage capital.

In consultation with external remuneration consultants, 
the company has structured an executive remuneration 
framework that is market competitive and complementary 
to the reward strategy of the organisation.

The company believes that the policy for determining 
executives’ remuneration is aligned to shareholders’ interests 
because it focuses on sustained growth in shareholder wealth 
by pushing growth in share price and delivering constant 
return on assets, as well as focusing the executive on key 
non-financial drivers of value. Most importantly, the company 
ensures that its remuneration policy attracts and retains high 
calibre executives who, in turn, add value to the company and 
to the shareholders.

The company also believes that its remuneration policy for 
executives is aligned to the interests of its executives. The 
executive remuneration policy rewards capability and 
experience and reflects competitive reward for contribution to 
growth in shareholder wealth. The policy is transparent so it 
provides a clear structure for earning rewards and provides 
recognition for contribution.

Executives are offered a competitive base pay that comprises 
the fixed component and rewards. External remuneration 
consultants provide analysis and advice to ensure base pay is 
set to reflect the market for a comparable role. Base pay for 
executives is reviewed annually to ensure the executives’ 
remuneration is competitive with the market. An executive’s 
remuneration is also reviewed on promotion.

There are no guaranteed base pay increases included in any 
executives’ contracts.

LONG-TERM INCENTIVES

Long-term incentives have been previously provided to 
certain employees via the Bathurst Resources Limited 
Employee Share Option Plan which was approved by 
shareholders at the 2010 annual general meeting (‘AGM’). 
Whilst a number of options issued under this plan remain 
on issue, this plan has been replaced by the long-term 
incentive plan.

The Bathurst Resources Limited Long Term Incentive 
Plan (LTIP) was approved by shareholders at the 2012 
AGM and was adopted by Bathurst Resources Limited on 
reorganisation. The purpose of the plan is to reinforce 
a performance focused culture by providing a long-term 
performance-based element to the total remuneration 
packages of certain employees (in the form of performance 
rights) by aligning and linking the interests of Bathurst’s 
leadership team and shareholders, and to attract and retain 
executives and key management.

The plan forms part of the company’s remuneration policy 
and provides the company with a mechanism for driving 
long-term performance for shareholders and retention 
of executives.

Performance rights granted under the plan carry no dividend 
or voting rights. When exercised, each performance right 
converts into one fully paid ordinary share.

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SERVICE AGREEMENTS

DONATIONS

REMUNERATION REPORT

The company made donations totalling $16,205 to:
•  Fostering Kids 
•  Foundation for Youth Development 
•  Buller Gorge Marathon Trust – Sponsorship of 2014 

Marathon (SA) 
•  Buller Cycling Club
•  Autism New Zealand Inc.

DIRECTORS’ AND OFFICERS’ 
LIABILITY INSURANCE

The company and its subsidiaries have arranged policies of 
directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, which, together with 
a deed of indemnity, seek to ensure to the extent permitted 
by law that directors and officers will incur no monetary loss 
as a result of actions legitimately taken by them as directors 
and officers.

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

DAVE FROW 

Chairman 

29 August 2014

ROB LORD 

Director 

On appointment to the board, all non-executive directors 
enter into a service agreement with the company in the form 
of a letter of appointment. The letter summarises the board 
policies and terms, including compensation, relevant to the 
office of director.

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the 
managing director and other key management personnel 
are also formalised in service agreements.

EMPLOYEES’ REMUNERATION

During the year ended 30 June 2014, twenty-four 
employees (excluding the chief executive officer) received 
individual remuneration over $100,000.

RANGE

100,001 – 110,000

110,001 – 120,000

120,001 – 130,000

130,001 – 140,000

140,001 – 150,000

160,001 – 170,000

170,001 – 180,000

180,001 – 190,000

300,001 – 310,000

430,001 – 440,000

450,001 – 460,000

680,001 – 690,000

910,001 – 920,000

# OF 
EMPLOYEES

7

1

3

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

OFFICERS’ SECURITIES INTERESTS

The interests of the current company officers (excluding 
the chief executive officer) in securities of the company at 
30 June 2014 were:

PERFOR-
MANCE 
RIGHTS 
GRANTED 
NOT 
VESTED

PERFOR-
MANCE 
RIGHTS
VESTED

OFFICER

ORDINARY 
SHARES

Mr R Tacon

95,532

191,064

1,200,231

Mr M Maine

58,789

117,578

692,441

Ms S Aarons

58,789

117,578

738,604

OPTIONS

1,000,000 
(A$ 0.38c)

1,000,000 
(A$ 0.38c)

1,000,000 
(A$ 0.38c)

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SECTION 1

CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE

The board and management are committed to ensuring that Bathurst 
maintains best practice governance structures and adheres to the 
highest ethical standards. The board regularly reviews and assesses 
Bathurst’s governance structures and processes to ensure that they 
are consistent with best practice, both in form and substance.

DUAL LISTING FRAMEWORK

Bathurst has a dual listing of its shares on the NZX and on 
the ASX and is required to comply with the listing rules of the 
NZX and ASX.

governance principles adopted or followed by Bathurst 
materially differ from the Corporate Governance Best 
Practice Code. Bathurst considers that its corporate 
governance practices comply with the Code.

Bathurst is subject to governance requirements in both New 
Zealand and Australia. This includes the NZX Listing Rules 
and Corporate Governance Best Practice Code; the Financial 
Markets Authority’s report entitled ‘Corporate Governance in 
New Zealand Principles and Guidelines’; the ASX Listing 
Rules and the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s 
Principles and Recommendations.

As is appropriate for an NZX and ASX dual listed company, 
Bathurst has reviewed the requirements and adopted 
practices and policies during the financial period consistent 
with the requirements across both jurisdictions and the 
Bathurst operations and culture. The board will continue to 
monitor developments in the governance area and carry out 
regular reviews of governance policies and practices. 
Compliance with corporate governance codes, principles and 
recommendations of the NZX Listing Rules requires Bathurst 
to include a statement in this report on whether the corporate 

Further information about the company’s corporate 
governance practices may be found on the company’s 
website at www.bathurstresources.co.nz/who-we-are/
corporate-governance.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A.  BOARD COMPOSITION AND EXPERTISE

The board has an extensive range of relevant industry 
experience, financial and other skills and expertise to meet 
its objectives. The current board composition comprises four 
independent, non-executive directors (including the chair) 
and one executive director. The board considers that the 
non-executive directors collectively bring the range of skills, 
knowledge and experience necessary to direct the company.

A profile of each director setting out their skills, experience, 
expertise and period of office is set out in the directors’ report.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Bathurst’s constitution states that at each AGM one third 
of its directors (excluding the managing director) and any 
director who has held office for three of more years since 
their last election, must retire. Directors who retire under 
this rotation mechanism are eligible to offer themselves for 
re-election by shareholders at the AGM subject only to the 
point below.

•  the chair of the board is responsible for determining 
the process for evaluating board performance. Such 
evaluations are to be conducted at least annually and 
will focus on the effectiveness of the board function and 
whether there continues to exist an appropriate mix of 
skills required by the board to maximise its effectiveness 
and its contribution to the group.

A director should, subject to circumstances prevailing at the 
time and the company’s ability to find a suitable replacement, 
aim to retire from the board at the conclusion of the AGM 
occurring after the tenth anniversary of the director’s first 
appointment or election to the board.

B.  BOARD ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The central role of the board is to oversee and approve the 
company’s strategic direction, to select and appoint a 
managing director, to oversee the company’s management 
and business activities, and report to shareholders.

The relationship between the board and senior management 
is critical to the group’s long-term success. The directors are 
responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the 
group in both the short and the longer term and seek to 
balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests 
of the group as a whole.

The roles and responsibilities of the board are formalised in 
the board charter, which defines in detail the matters that are 
reserved for the board and its committees, and those that the 
board has delegated to management.

The chair is responsible for leadership of the board, for the 
efficient organisation and conduct of the board’s function and 
for the promotion of relations between board members and 
between board and management that are open, cordial and 
conducive to productive cooperation. The managing director 
is responsible for implementing group strategies and policies. 
The board charter specifies that these are separate roles to 
be undertaken by separate people.

The Bathurst board charter states:
•  the board is to be comprised of both executive and non-
executive directors with a majority of non-executive 
directors – non-executive directors bring a fresh 
perspective to the board’s consideration of strategic, 
risk and performance matters

•  in recognition of the importance of independent views 
and the board’s role in supervising the activities of 
management, the chair must be an independent non-
executive director

•  the majority of the board must be independent of 

management and all directors are required to exercise 
independent judgement and review and constructively 
challenge the performance of management

•  the chair is elected by the full board and is required 
to meet regularly with the managing director, and

The board charter is available in the corporate governance 
section of Bathurst’s website.

In addition to matters required by law to be approved by the 
board, the powers reserved to the board for decision are:
•  strategy – providing strategic oversight and approving 

strategic plans and initiatives

•  board performance and composition – evaluating the 

performance of non-executive directors, and determining 
the size and composition of the board as well as 
recommending to shareholders the appointment and 
removal of directors

•  leadership selection – evaluating the performance of, and 
selection of, the chief executive officer and those key 
executives reporting directly to the chief executive officer; 
review on a regular basis appropriate succession planning 
for the chief executive officer

•  corporate responsibility – considering the social, safety, 

ethical and environmental impacts of the group’s activities, 
and setting policy and monitoring compliance with safety, 
corporate and social policies and practices

•  financial performance – approving Bathurst’s annual 

operating plans and budget, monitoring management, 
financial and operational performance

•  continuous disclosure – ensuring processes are 

established to capture issues for the purposes of 
continuous disclosure to both the NZX and the ASX
•  financial reports to shareholders – approving annual and 
half-year reports and disclosures to the market that 
contain, or relate to, financial projections, statements as 
to future financial performance or changes to the policy 
or strategy of the company, and

•  establishing procedures – ensuring that the board is in 
a position to exercise its power and to discharge its 
responsibilities as set out in the board charter.

C.  DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The independent directors of the company during the 
reporting period were Dave Frow (chair), Rob Lord, Malcolm 
Macpherson, Toko Kapea and Craig Munro. Craig Munro 
retired as non-executive chair in March 2014 and was 
replaced by Dave Frow. These directors are independent as 
they are non-executive directors who are not members of 
management and who are free of any business or other 
relationship that could materially interfere with, or could 
reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the 
independent exercise of their judgement.

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SECTION 1

The roles of managing director/chief executive officer and 
chair are filled by Hamish Bohannan and Dave Frow 
respectively. They are not exercised by the same individual.

The board has approved a policy on independence of 
directors, a copy of which is available in the corporate 
governance section of Bathurst’s website.

On appointment, each director is required to provide 
information to the chair to assess and confirm their 
independence as part of their consent to act as a director. 
At the date of this report, the chair considers that the four 
non-executive directors on the board are independent.

D.  BOARD AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE 
EVALUATION

The board, in conjunction with the R&N committee, reviews 
the size and composition of the board and the mix of existing 
and desired competencies across members from time to 
time. Criteria considered by the directors when evaluating 
prospective candidates are contained in the board’s charter.

The chair of the board is responsible for ensuring a regular 
review of the performance of the board, committees and 
individual directors occurs at least annually. The chair is 
responsible for determining the process under which this 
evaluation takes place.

The board reviews annually the size and composition of the 
board and the mix of existing and desired competencies 
across members. The board may engage an independent 
recruitment firm to undertake a search for suitable candidates 
if and when an additional member is considered appropriate.

The board is responsible for evaluating the performance of 
senior executives. The board evaluates the performance of 
senior executives via an ongoing process of assessment and 
a formal annual review in December. During the formal 
review, the senior executive’s performance is measured 
against their role’s assessment criteria.

E.  NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW 
DIRECTORS AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

Recommendations for nomination of new directors are 
considered by the R&N committee and approved by the 
board as a whole. The R&N committee reviews director 
appointments having regard to the candidate’s commercial 
experience, skills and other qualities. External consultants 
may be used from time to time to access a wide base of 
potential directors.

The board recognises the impact of board tenure on 
succession planning and that board renewal is critical to 
performance. Each director, other than the managing director, 
must not hold office (without re-election) past the third annual 
general meeting of the company following the director’s 
appointment or three years following that director’s last 
election or appointment (whichever is the longer). However, 

24  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

a director appointed to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to 
the board must not hold office (without re-election) past the 
next annual general meeting of the company. At each annual 
general meeting a minimum of one director or a third of the 
total number of directors must resign. A director who retires 
at an annual general meeting is eligible for re-election at that 
meeting and the re-appointment of directors is not automatic.

F.  PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Directors may, in carrying out their company related duties, 
seek external professional advice. If external professional 
advice is sought, a director is entitled to reimbursement of all 
reasonable costs where such a request for advice is approved 
in writing by the chair. In the case of a request by the chair, 
approval is required by at least two other directors.

G.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The board has approved directors’ Conflict of Interest 
Guidelines (contained in the Board Code of Conduct) which 
applies if there is, or may be, a conflict between the personal 
or other interests of a director.

A director with an actual or potential conflict of interest in 
relation to a matter before the board does not receive the 
board papers relating to that matter, and when the matter 
comes before the board for discussion, the director 
withdraws from the meeting for the period the matter is 
considered and takes no part in the discussion or decision-
making process.

H.  BOARD MEETINGS

The chair sets the agenda for each meeting in conjunction 
with the chief executive officer and the company secretary. 
Any director may request additional matters be added to 
the agenda. Board and committee papers are provided to 
directors, where possible, five (5) business days prior to the 
relevant meeting. Copies of board papers are circulated in 
either electronic or hard copy form. Directors are entitled 
to request additional information where they consider the 
information is necessary to support informed decision-making.

Meeting attendance as at 30 June 2014:

DIRECTOR

BOARD

HSEC

  AUDIT &  
RISK

NOMINATION & 
REMUNERATION

3/3

3/3

4/4

1/1

4/4

Mr D Frow

13/13

3/3

Mr R Lord

12/13

Mr M 
Macpherson

13/13

3/3

Mr T Kapea

12/13

3/3

Mr H 
Bohannan

13/13

Mr C Munro*

9/10

1/1

2/3

3/3

* Mr C Munro retired on 31 March 2014

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

I.  BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP

The board has established three committees to assist in the 
discharge of its responsibilities. These are:
•  Remuneration and Nomination committee (‘R&N 

monitor the promotion, establishment and integration across 
Bathurst of the principles of health, safety, environment and 
community (‘HSEC’) as the foundations of good 
management and good business.

committee’)

•  Health, Safety, Environment and Community committee 

(‘HSEC committee’), and

•  Audit and Risk committee (‘A&R’ committee)

The charters of all board committees detailing the roles and 
duties of each are available in the corporate governance 
section of Bathurst’s website. All board committee charters 
are reviewed at least annually.

At 30 June 2014, the membership of each board committee 
is shown in the relevant section below. The executive directors 
can attend the A&R committee meetings by invitation. All 
papers considered by the committees are available on 
request to directors who are not on that committee.

Following each committee meeting, generally at the next 
board meeting, the board is given a verbal update by the 
chair of each committee. In addition, minutes of all committee 
meetings are available to all directors.

i.  Remuneration and Nomination committee
The R&N committee consists of the following non-executive 
independent directors:
•  Malcolm Macpherson (chair)
•  Dave Frow, and
•  Rob Lord

The committee will have oversight of and review of:
•  Bathurst’s actions to meet its duty to ensure the 

protection of people and the environment

•  initiatives to enhance Bathurst’s sustainable business 

practices and reputation as a responsible corporate citizen

•  integration of HSEC in the formulation of Bathurst’s 

corporate strategy, risk management framework, and 
people and culture priorities, and

•  Bathurst’s compliance with all relevant legal obligations on 

the matters within the committee’s responsibilities.

iii.  Audit and Risk committee
The A&R committee consists of the following non-executive 
independent directors:
•  Rob Lord (chair)
•  Dave Frow, and
•  Toko Kapea

The A&R committee comprises three non-executive and 
independent directors of the company. The chair of the board 
is not the chair of the committee. The chair and members 
of the committee are appointed by the board and may be 
appointed for specified terms. Membership of the committee 
is reviewed annually by the board. It is proposed to form 
separate committees, one each for risk and audit, during the 
next financial year.

Details of these directors’ qualifications are set out in the 
directors’ report on pages 15 to 18.

Details of these directors’ qualifications are set out in the 
directors’ report on pages 15 to 18.

The board has adopted an R&N committee charter which 
describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities 
of the R&N committee. A copy of the R&N committee charter 
is available on the company’s website.

ii.  Health, Safety, Environment and Community 
committee
The HSEC committee consists of the following non-executive 
independent directors:
•  Dave Frow (chair)
•  Toko Kapea, and
•  Malcolm Macpherson

Details of these directors’ qualifications are set out in the 
directors’ report on pages 15 to 18.

The board has adopted an HSEC committee charter which 
describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities 
of the HSEC committee. A copy of the HSEC committee 
charter is available on the company’s website.

The primary function of the committee is to assist the board 
in enabling Bathurst to operate its businesses safely, 
responsibly and sustainably. The committee will oversee and 

The external auditors, the chief financial officer and the 
financial controller attend committee meetings by invitation.

The role of the A&R committee is to assist the board to meet 
its oversight responsibilities in relation to the company’s 
financial reporting, internal control structure, corporate 
governance policies and practices, financial risk management 
procedures and the external audit function. In doing so, it is 
the committee’s responsibility to maintain free and open 
communication between the audit committee and the external 
auditors and the management of Bathurst.

The A&R committee operates in accordance with a charter 
which is available on the company’s website.

The A&R committee may consult independent experts and 
institute special investigations if it considers it necessary in 
order to fulfil its responsibilities. Furthermore, the A&R 
committee shall have the authority to seek any information it 
requires from any officer or employee of the company or its 
controlled entities, and such officers or employees shall be 
instructed by the board of the company employing them to 
respond to such enquiries.

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SECTION 1

The company has established procedures for the selection, 
appointment and rotation of its external auditor. The board is 
responsible for the initial appointment of the external auditor 
and the appointment of a new external auditor when any 
vacancy arises, as recommended by the A&R committee. 
Candidates for the position of external auditor must 
demonstrate complete independence from the company 
through the engagement period. The board may otherwise 
select an external auditor based on criteria relevant to the 
company’s business and circumstances. The performance 
of the external auditor is reviewed on an annual basis by 
the A&R committee and any recommendations are made 
to the board.

The company and A&R committee policy is to appoint 
external auditors who demonstrate experience and 
independence. The performance of the external auditor is 
reviewed annually and applications for tender of external audit 
services are requested as deemed appropriate, taking into 
consideration assessment of performance, existing value 
and tender costs.

PwC was appointed as the external auditor in 2013. It is in 
the NZX Listing Rules to rotate audit engagement partners 
on listed companies at least every five years.

An analysis of fees paid to the external auditors, including a 
breakdown of fees for non-audit services, is provided in the 
directors’ report and in Note 7 to the financial statements. 
It is the policy of the external auditors to provide an annual 
declaration of their independence to the audit committee.

The external auditor will 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 
audit report.

The board receives monthly reports about the financial 
condition and operational results of Bathurst and its 
controlled entities. The chief executive officer, chief financial 
officer and one other director provide, at the end of each six 
monthly period, a formal statement to the board confirming 
that the company’s financial reports present a true and fair 
view, in all material respects, and that the group’s financial 
condition and operational results have been prepared in 
accordance with the relevant accounting standards.

The statement also confirms the integrity of the company’s 
financial statements and notes to the financial statements, is 
founded on a sound system of risk management and internal 
compliance and control which implements the policies 
approved by the board, and that Bathurst’s risk management 
and internal compliance and control systems, to the extent 
they relate to financial reporting, are operating efficiently and 
effectively in all material respects.

CODE OF CONDUCT, SHARE TRADING 
POLICY AND DIVERSITY POLICY

A.  CODES OF CONDUCT

The board has approved a Code of Conduct for directors and 
for employees, which describes the standards of ethical 
behaviour that directors and employees are required to 
maintain. The company promotes the open communication 
of unethical behaviour within the organisation.

Compliance with the Code of Conduct assists Bathurst in 
effectively managing its operating risks and meeting its legal 
and compliance obligations, as well as enhancing the 
company’s corporate reputation.

The Code of Conduct describes the company’s requirements 
on matters such as confidentiality, conflicts of interest, 
use of company information, sound employment practices, 
compliance with laws and regulations, and the protection 
and safeguarding of company assets.

A copy of the company’s Code of Conduct is available 
on Bathurst’s website at www.bathurstresources.co.nz/
who-we-are/corporate-governance.

B.  SHARE TRADING POLICY

The company’s Share Trading Policy is binding on all directors 
and employees. The policy provides a brief summary of the 
law on insider trading and other relevant laws, sets out the 
restrictions on dealing in securities by people who work for, 
or are associated with, Bathurst and is intended to assist in 
maintaining market confidence in the integrity of dealings 
in the company’s securities.

The policy stipulates that the only appropriate time for a 
director or employee to deal in the company’s securities is 
when he or she is not in possession of ‘price sensitive 
information’ that is not generally available to the share 
market. A director wishing to deal in the company’s securities 
may only do so after first having advised the chair of his or 
her intention. A senior executive wishing to deal must first 
obtain the prior written approval of the managing director 
before doing so. Confirmation of any dealing must also be 
given by the director or senior executive within two business 
days after the dealing.

Directors and senior executives’ dealings in the company’s 
securities are also subject to specified closed periods which 
are set out in the company’s Share Trading Policy or as 
otherwise determined by the board from time to time.

A copy of the company’s Share Trading Policy is available 
in the corporate governance section of Bathurst’s website 
at www.bathurstresources.co.nz/who-we-are/corporate-
governance.

26  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

C.  DIVERSITY POLICY

The company values diversity and recognises the benefits it 
can bring to the organisation’s ability to achieve its goals. 
Accordingly, the company has developed a Diversity Policy. 
This policy outlines the company’s diversity objectives in 
relation to gender, age, cultural background and ethnicity.

The policy includes requirements for the board to establish 
measurable objectives and appropriate strategies for 
achieving diversity. The policy provides for the board to 
monitor annually both the objectives and the company’s 
progress in achieving them. The board recognises that 

diversity offers a broad spectrum of benefits, including:
•  access to a larger pool of quality employees
•  improved employee retention
•  insight into different ideas and perspectives, fostering 

innovation, and

•  benefiting from all available talent.

The board encourages diversity across the company and in 
senior leadership roles. The proportion of female employees 
in the whole organisation is currently 22% with 50% at senior 
management and nil per cent at board level.

2014 MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES

PROGRESS

1.  Responsibilities for objectives and strategies
The board will consider whether responsibilities for developing 
measurable objectives and strategies to meet the broader objectives 
of the Diversity Policy, including gender diversity and monitoring 
and reporting against those objectives should be delegated to a 
subcommittee of the board.

2.  Analysis
Identify the various area and position levels within the organisation 
and identify the current gender balance across those groups.

The Remuneration and Nomination committee has been given these 
responsibilities. The charter for this committee has been updated to 
reflect these responsibilities. 

The area and position levels have been identified. The proportion 
of female employees in the whole organisation is currently 22% 
with 50% at senior management and nil per cent at board level. 
Consideration will be given in the coming financial year as to whether 
it is appropriate to set goals to increase the representation of women 
in any particular area and/or position levels within the organisation.

With respect to the provisions of the Diversity Policy, the board has determined that the company has complied with the policy.

The Diversity Policy is available on the company’s website at www.bathurstresources.co.nz/who-we-are/corporate-governance.

The following table shows the number of men and women across the organisation (excluding contractors) as at 30 June 2014 
and compares that to numbers as at 30 June 2013.

30 JUNE 2014

Board*

Senior executives

Other employees

30 JUNE 2013

Board*

Senior executives

Other employees

* Includes the managing director/chief executive

TOTAL

NO. OF MEN

% MEN

NO. OF 
WOMEN

% WOMEN

5

6

85

5

3

66

100%

50%

78%

0

3

19

0%

50%

22%

TOTAL

NO. OF MEN

% MEN

NO. OF 
WOMEN

% WOMEN

5

8

105

5

5

78

100%

62%

74%

0

3

28

0%

38%

27%

BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014  27  

28  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

SECTION 2

FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS

BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014  29  

 
SECTION 2

INCOME STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Revenue

Less: cost of sales

GROSS LOSS

Other Income

Other expenses

Fair value gain on deferred consideration

Impairment losses

Share of joint venture loss

Finance income/(cost) – net

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX

Income tax benefit

LOSS

GROUP
2014
$’000

 55,525 

 (56,795)

 (1,270)

 172 

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (13,659)

 (376)

 (527)

 (376)

NOTES

4

5

4

6

21

10

 169,396 

 (449,984)

 (254)

 11,365 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (209,041)

 – 

 (36)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (284,234)

 (376)

 (209,604)

 (376)

 95,331 

 75 

 (66)

 75 

 (188,903)

 (301)

 (209,670)

 (301)

8

9

EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO 
THE ORDINARY EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY:

CENTS

CENTS

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

25

25

 (23.07)

 (23.07)

 (0.04)

 (0.04)

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

30  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Loss

 (188,903)

 (301)

 (209,670)

 (301)

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE EXPENSE, NET OF TAX

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Exchange differences on translation

 (198)

 – 

 – 

 – 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR, NET OF TAX

 (189,101)

 (301)

 (209,670)

 (301)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to the  
Owners of Bathurst Resources Limited

 (189,101)

 (301)

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

BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014  31  

SECTION 2

BALANCE SHEETS

AS AT 30 JUNE 2014

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and short term deposits

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Income tax receivable

Other financial assets – current

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Mining licences, properties, exploration and evaluation assets

Net deferred tax asset

Investments in subsidiaries

Other financial assets

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings – current

Deferred consideration – current

Provisions – current

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Net deferred tax liability

Deferred consideration

Rehabilitation provisions

Related party payable

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Reserves

Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses)

TOTAL EQUITY

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013*
(RE–STATED)
$’000

NOTES

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

17

14

19

20

21

22

20

18

21

22

23

24

 8,855 

 4,343 

 1,283 

 97 

 132 

 13,754 

 4,799 

 1,912 

 – 

 82 

 3,446 

 1,345 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 101 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 14,710 

 20,547 

 4,791 

 101 

 23,386 

 16,166 

 44,915 

 425,013 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,562 

 47,114 
 61,824 

 5,940 

 475,868 
 496,415 

 7 

 – 

 9 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 43,821 

 233,565 

 75 

 43,912 
 48,703 

 75 

 233,715 
 233,816 

 7,964 

 7,340 

 917 

 259 

 8,191 

 4,453 

 3,931 

 205 

 542 

 1,290 

 – 

 – 

 394 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 16,480 

 16,780 

 1,832 

 394 

 6,241 

 – 

 1,974 

 2,870 

 – 

 11,085 
 27,565 

 1,296 

 95,331 

 179,925 

 2,579 

 – 

 279,131 
 295,911 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 421 

 421 
 2,253 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 158 

 158 
 552 

 34,259 

 200,504 

 46,450 

 233,264 

 247,338 

 219,623 

 247,338 

 219,623 

 (31,725)

 (18,818)

 1,233 

 13,942 

 (181,354)

 (301)

 (202,121)

 (301)

 34,259 

 200,504 

 46,450 

 233,264

*The Group 2013 comparative figures have been restated – see Note 1(x).
The above balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

The directors of Bathurst Resources Limited authorised these financial statements for issue on behalf of the Board.

DAVID FROW 

Chairman 

29 August 2014 

ROB LORD 

Director 

29 August 2014 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTRIBUTED 
EQUITY
$’000

NOTES

SHARE BASED 
PAYMENT 
RESERVE
$’000

FOREIGN 
EXCHANGE 
TRANSLATION 
RESERVE

RETAINED 
EARNINGS
$’000

RE-
ORGANISATION 
RESERVE

TOTAL  

EQUITY
$’000

GROUP

BALANCE AT 27 MARCH 2013*

Total comprehensive 
income

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, via 
group re-organisation

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

23

 219,623 

 13,942 

 219,623 

 13,942 

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2013

 219,623 

 13,942 

BALANCE AT 1 JULY 2013

 219,623 

 13,942 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (301)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (301)

 – 

 – 

 (32,760)

 200,805 

 (32,760)

 200,805 

 (301)

 (32,760)

 200,504 

 (301)

 (32,760)

 200,504 

 – 

 – 

 (198)

 (188,903)

 – 

 (189,101)

Total comprehensive 
income

Transactions with owners 
in their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, net 
of transaction costs

Share based payments 
expense

Gain from reversal of share 
based payments expense

Transfer of share based 
payments reserve with  
exercise of options

23

 23,327 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 881 

 (3,672)

23

 2,068 

 (2,068)

Exercise of options

23

 2,320 

 – 

Lapsing of options

 – 

 (7,850)

 27,715 

 (12,709)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,850 

 7,850 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 23,327 

 881 

 (3,672)

 – 

 2,320 

 – 

 22,856 

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2014

 247,338 

 1,233 

 (198)

 (181,354)

 (32,760)

 34,259 

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SECTION 2

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

CONTRIBUTED 
EQUITY
$’000

NOTES

SHARE BASED 
PAYMENT 
RESERVE
$’000

FOREIGN 
EXCHANGE 
TRANSLATION 
RESERVE

RETAINED 
EARNINGS
$’000

RE-
ORGANISATION 
RESERVE

TOTAL  

EQUITY
$’000

PARENT

BALANCE AT 27 MARCH 2013*

Total comprehensive 
income

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, via 
group re-organisation

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

23

 219,623 

 13,942 

 219,623 

 13,942 

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2013

 219,623 

 13,942 

BALANCE AT 1 JULY 2013

 219,623 

 13,942 

Total comprehensive 
income

Transactions with owners 
in their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, net 
of transaction costs

Share based payments 
expense

Gain from reversal of share 
based payments expense

Transfer of share based 
payments reserve with 
exercise of options

23

 23,327 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 881 

 (3,672)

23

 2,068 

 (2,068)

Exercise of options

23

 2,320 

 – 

Lapsing of options

 – 

 (7,850)

 27,715 

 (12,709)

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2014

 247,338 

 1,233 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –  

 –  

 – 

 (301)

 – 

 – 

 (301)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (301)

 233,565

 – 

 – 

 233,565 

 233,264 

 (301)

 – 

 233,264 

 (209,670)

 (209,670)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,850 

 7,850 

 (202,121)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –  

 –  

 23,327 

 881 

 (3,672)

 – 

 2,320 

 –  

 22,856 

 46,450

* Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited was incorporated on 27 March 2013.
The above statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest and other finance costs paid

 52,565 

 (68,927)

 479 

 (834)

NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

27

 (16,717)

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for exploration & consenting expenditure

Payments for mining assets

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Related party funding

Deposits paid/(received) from financial institutions

NET CASH (OUTFLOW) FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from the issue of shares

Repayment of borrowings

Payments for share issue costs

NET CASH INFLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

 (4,966)

 (3,052)

 (4,014)

 – 

 (2,062)

 (14,094)

 28,505 

 (1,244)

 (3,527)

 23,734 

 (7,077)

 12,526 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Cash and cash equivalents arising through group reorganisation

 – 

 12,526 

 – 

 (3,706)

 2 

 (30)

 (3,734)

 – 

 (19,297)

 (8)

 1,553 

 (2,000)

 (19,752)

 28,505 

 – 

 (3,527)

 24,978 

 1,492 

 – 

 – 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 116 

 – 

 (46)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE 
YEAR

11

 5,565 

 12,526 

 1,446 

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

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.  GENERAL INFORMATION

The Group has adopted External Reporting Board Standard 

A1 Accounting Standards Framework (For-profit Entities 

update) (XRB A1). XRB A1 establishes a for-profit tier structure 

and outlines which suite of accounting standards entities in 

Bathurst Resources Limited (‘Company’ or ‘Parent’) is a 

different tiers must follow. The Group is a Tier 1 entity. There 

company domiciled in New Zealand, registered under the 

was no impact on the current or prior year financial statements.

Companies Act 1993 and is listed on the New Zealand (‘NZX’) 

and Australian (‘ASX’) Stock Exchanges. The company is an 

issuer in the terms of the Financial Reporting Act 1993. 

These financial statements are presented in New Zealand 

dollars, which is the company’s functional currency. 

References in these financial statements to ‘$’ and ‘NZ$’ 

These financial statements have been approved for issue by 

are to New Zealand dollars.

the board of directors on 29 August 2014.

All financial information has been rounded to the nearest 

The financial statements presented herewith as at and for 

thousand unless otherwise stated.

the year ended 30 June 2014 comprises the company, its 

subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities (together referred to 

C.  MEASUREMENT BASIS 

as the ‘Group’). Bathurst Resources Limited (formerly Bathurst 

These financial statements have been prepared under the 

Resources (New Zealand) Limited) was incorporated on 

historical cost convention, as modified by the financial assets 

27 March 2013 so the comparatives in the income statement 

and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value 

are not for a full financial year.

through profit or loss.

The Group is principally engaged in the exploration for, 

development and production of coal.

In December 2013, the Company name changed from 

Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited to Bathurst 

Resources Limited.

Group reorganisation

Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited was incorporated 

on 27 March 2013. A scheme of arrangement between 

Bathurst Resources Limited and its shareholders resulted in 

Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited becoming the new 

ultimate parent company of Bathurst Resources Limited and its 

subsidiaries on 28 June 2013. 

D.  USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are 

based on historical experience and other factors, including 

expectations of future events that may have a financial impact 

on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under 

the circumstances.

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the 

future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, 

seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and 

assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material 

adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 

within the next financial year are discussed below.

The assets and liabilities of the consolidated Bathurst 

i.  Impairment 

The future recoverability of the assets recorded by the Group 

is dependent upon a number of factors, including whether the 

Group decides to exploit its mine property itself or, if not, 

whether it successfully recovers the related asset through sale.

Factors that could impact future recoverability include the level 

of reserves and resources, future technological changes, costs 

of drilling and production, production rates, future legal 

changes, and changes to commodity prices and foreign 

exchange rates.

Resources (New Zealand) Limited Group have been assumed 

at the predecessors carrying value at the date of reorganisation.

B.  BASIS OF PREPARATION

Statement of compliance

These financial statements comply with International Financial 

Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting 

Standards Board. They have been prepared in accordance with 

the Financial Reporting Act 1993, which requires compliance 

with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice 

(‘NZGAAP’). They comply with New Zealand equivalents to 

International Financial Reporting Standards as appropriate for 

profit-oriented entities. The financial statements company with 

New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards 

(‘NZIFRS’).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ii.  Valuation of deferred consideration

The carrying amount of the waste moved in advance is set out 

In valuing the deferred consideration payable under business 

in Note 16.

acquisitions management uses estimates and assumptions. 

This includes future coal prices, discount rates, coal production, 

and the timing of payments. The amounts of deferred 

consideration are reviewed at each balance date and updated 

based on best available estimates and assumptions at that time.

iv.  Taxation

The Group’s accounting policy for taxation requires 

management judgement in relation to the application of income 

tax legislation. There are many transactions and calculations 

undertaken during the ordinary course of business where the 

The carrying amount of deferred consideration is set out in 

ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises 

Note 21.

iii.  Reserves & Resources

Reserves and resources are based on information compiled  

by a Competent Person as defined in accordance with the 

Australasian Code of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 

of December 2004 (the JORC code). There are numerous 

liabilities for tax, and if appropriate taxation investigation or audit 

issues, based on whether taxation will be due and payable. 

Where the taxation outcome of such matters is different from 

the amount initially recorded, such difference will impact the 

current and deferred tax position in the period in which the 

assessment is made.

uncertainties inherent in estimating reserves and assumptions 

In addition, certain deferred tax assets for deductible temporary 

that are valid at the time of estimation but that may change 

differences and carried forward taxation losses have been 

significantly when new information becomes available. Changes 

recognised. In recognising these deferred tax assets assumptions 

in forecast prices of commodities, exchange rates, production 

have been made regarding the Group’s ability to generate future 

costs or recovery rates may change the economic status and 

taxable profits. Utilisation of the tax losses also depends on the 

may, ultimately, result in the reserves being restated. Such 

ability of the tax entities to satisfy certain tests at the time the 

changes in reserves could impact on depreciation and 

losses are recouped. If the entities fail to satisfy the tests, the 

amortisation rates, asset carrying values and provisions 

carried forward losses that are currently recognised as deferred 

for rehabilitation. 

iv.   Provision for rehabilitation

In calculating the estimated future costs of rehabilitating and 

restoring areas disturbed in the mining process certain 

estimates and assumptions have been made. (Refer to Note 

1(p)). The amount the Group is expected to incur to settle 

these  future obligations includes estimates in relation to the 

appropriate discount rate to apply to the cash flow profile, 

expected mine life, application of the relevant requirements 

for rehabilitation, and the future expected costs of rehabilitation. 

tax assets would have to be written off to income tax expense. 

There is an inherent uncertainty in applying these judgements 

and a possibility that changes in legislation will impact upon the 

carrying amount of deferred tax assets and deferred tax 

liabilities recognised on the balance sheet.

E.  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the 

power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally 

accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the 

Changes in the estimates and assumptions used could have 

voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights 

a material impact on the carrying value of the rehabilitation 

that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when 

provision and related asset. The provision is reviewed at each 

assessing whether the Group controls another entity.

reporting date and updated based on the best available 

estimates and assumptions at that time. 

The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the 

consolidated financial statements from the date on which control 

The carrying amount of the rehabilitation provision is set out 

is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the 

in Note 22.

v.  Waste in advance

date that control ceases.

Jointly controlled entities (equity accounted investees)

Waste moved in advance is calculated with reference to the 

Joint ventures are those entities over whose activities the Group 

stripping ratio (waste moved over coal extracted) of the area 

has joint control, established by contractual agreements and 

of interest and the excess of this ratio over the estimated 

requiring unanimous consent for strategic financial and 

stripping ratio for the area of interest expected to incur over 

operating decisions.

its life. Management estimates this life of mine ratio based on 

geological and survey models as well as reserve information 

for the areas of interest.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

The consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share 

Contingent consideration is classified as a financial liability 

of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity 

(deferred consideration). Amounts classified as a financial 

accounted investees from the date that significant influence or 

liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes 

joint control commences until the date that significant influence 

in fair value recognised on the face of the income statement as 

or joint control ceases.

‘fair value gain on deferred consideration’.

When the Group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an 

Transactions eliminated on consolidation

entity accounted investee, the carrying amount of the 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on 

investment is reduced to zero, and the recognition of further 

transactions between Group companies are eliminated. 

losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has 

Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction 

an obligation or has made payments on behalf of the investee.

provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. 

Business combinations

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all 

business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments 

or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for 

the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the 

assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity 

interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred 

also includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from 

a contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of 

any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition-

related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets 

acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a 

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where 

necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by 

the Group.

F.  FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

i.  Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s 

entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic 

environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional 

currency’). The consolidated financial statements are presented 

in New Zealand dollars, which is Bathurst Resources Limited’s 

functional and presentation currency.

business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured 

ii.  Transactions and balances

initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional 

acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group recognises any non-

currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the 

controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the 

transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from 

non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s 

the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at 

net identifiable assets.

The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount 

of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value 

of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets acquired is 

recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair 

year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities 

denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or 

loss, except when they are deferred in equity as qualifying 

cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges or are 

attributable to part of the net investment in a foreign operation.

value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired 

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign 

and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, 

currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date 

the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a 

when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on 

bargain purchase.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, 

the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their 

present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate 

used is the risk free rate, being the long term government 

borrowing rate. This is then adjusted for an estimated risk 

premium to reflect the rate at which a similar borrowing could 

be obtained from an independent financier under comparable 

terms and conditions.

assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of 

the fair value gain or loss. For example, translation differences 

on non-monetary assets and liabilities such as equities held at 

fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit or loss 

as part of the fair value gain or loss and translation differences 

on non-monetary assets such as equities classified as available-

for-sale financial assets are recognised in other comprehensive 

income.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

iii.  Group companies

iii.  Interest income

The results and financial position of foreign operations (none 

Interest income is recognised as interest accrues using the 

of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) 

effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the 

that have a functional currency different from the presentation 

amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest 

currency are translated into the presentation currency 

income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, 

as follows:

which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash 

•  assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented 

receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the 

are translated at the closing rate at the date of that 

net carrying amount of the financial asset.

balance sheet;

•  income and expenses for each income statement and 

H.  INCOME TAX

statement of comprehensive income are translated at monthly 

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax 

average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable 

payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 

approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing 

applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by 

on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses 

changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 

are translated at the dates of the transactions), and

temporary differences and to unused tax losses.

•  all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other 

comprehensive income.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of 

the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the 

the reporting period in the countries where the company’s 

translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of 

subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable 

borrowings and other financial instruments designated as 

income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in 

hedges of such investments, are recognised in other 

tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax 

comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold or 

regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions 

any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, 

where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid 

a proportionate share of such exchange difference is 

to the tax authorities.

reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale 

where applicable. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising 

on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets 

and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the 

closing rate.

G. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognised and measured at the fair value of the 

consideration received or receivable to the extent it is probable 

that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue 

can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition 

criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

i.  Sale of goods

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability 

method, on temporary differences arising between the tax 

bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in 

the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred 

tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from the initial 

recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also not 

accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or 

liability in a transaction other than a business combination that 

at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting or 

taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using 

tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially 

enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to 

apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when there is an 

the deferred income tax liability is settled.

executed sales agreement at the time of delivery of the goods 

to customer, indicating that there has been a transfer of risks 

and rewards to the customer, no further work or processing is 

required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been 

determined, the price is fixed and when title has passed.

ii.  Freight income

Revenue from freight services is recognised in the accounting 

period in which the services are provided. Revenue is not 

recognised until the service has been completed.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary 

differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that 

future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those 

temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for 

temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 

bases of investments in foreign operations where the company 

is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary 

differences and it is probable that the differences will not 

reverse in the foreseeable future.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is 

Financial assets carried at amortised cost

a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets 

liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same 

with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 

taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset 

active market. They are included in current assets, except for 

where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and 

those with maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting 

intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset 

period which are classified as non-current assets. 

and settle the liability simultaneously.

Management determines the classification of its investments 

Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except 

at initial recognition.

to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other 

comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, 

the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or 

Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised 

cost using the effective interest rate method.

directly in equity, respectively.

Cash and cash equivalents

I.  INVENTORIES

Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise 

cash at bank and on hand and short-term deposits with an 

Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods 

original maturity of three months or less.

are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost 

comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate 

proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure, the latter 

being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity. Cost 

For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement cash and cash 

equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined 

above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

includes the reclassification from equity of any gains or losses 

Trade receivables

on qualifying cash flow hedges relating to purchases of raw 

material but excludes borrowing costs. Costs are assigned to 

individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average 

costs. Costs of purchased inventory are determined after 

deducting rebates and discounts. Net realisable value is the 

estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less 

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value plus 

transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised 

cost using the effective interest method, less provision for 

impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement 

within 30 days. They are presented as current assets unless 

collection is not expected for more than 12 months after the 

the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs 

reporting date.

necessary to make the sale.

Trade and other payables

J.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

i.  Non-derivative financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other 

receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings 

and other payables.

Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially 

at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through the 

income statement, transaction costs. Subsequent to initial 

recognition non-derivative financial instruments are measured 

as described below.

A financial instrument is recognised if the Group become party 

to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets 

are derecognised if the Group’s contractual rights to the cash 

flows from the financial asset expire or if the Group transfers 

the  financial asset to another party without retaining control 

of substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. Financial 

liabilities are derecognised if the Group’s obligations specified 

in the contract expire or are discharged or are cancelled.

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services 

provided to the Group prior to the end of financial year which are 

unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 

30 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are presented 

as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months 

from the reporting date. 

They are recognised initially at their fair value less transaction 

costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 

effective interest method.

Deferred Consideration

The fair value of deferred consideration payments is determined 

as acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of 

the deferred consideration are recognised through the income 

statement. The portion of the fair value adjustment due to the 

time value of money (unwinding of discount) is recognised as 

a finance cost. For further information on deferred consideration 

refer to Note 21.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Borrowings

present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future 

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction 

credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the 

costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at 

financial asset’s original effective interest rate. 

amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of 

transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised 

in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the 

effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of 

loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan 

to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility 

will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the 

draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it 

The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount 

of the loss is recognised in profit or loss. If a loan has a variable 

interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment 

loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the 

contract. As a practical expedient, the Group may measure 

impairment on the basis of an instrument’s fair value using an 

observable market price.

is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, 

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets 

the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and 

Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment 

amortised over the period of the facility to which it relates.

when either the period of the exploration right has expired or 

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group 

has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for 

at least 12 months after the reporting period.

will  expire in the near future, substantive expenditure on further 

exploration for and evaluation in the specific area is neither 

budgeted or planned, exploration for and evaluation in the 

specific area have not led to the discovery of commercially 

ii.  Non-derivative financial instruments

viable quantities and the Group has decided to discontinue 

From time to time the Group may use derivative financial 

such activities in the area or there is sufficient data to indicate 

instruments to hedge its exposure to commodity risks and 

that the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation 

foreign exchange risks arising from operational and financing 

asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful 

activities. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 

development or sale.

are accounted for as trading instruments.

K.  IMPAIRMENT

The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period 

whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or 

Group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a 

Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful 

life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually 

for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in 

circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. 

Group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses 

Other assets

are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment 

Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or 

as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial 

changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 

recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event 

may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for 

(or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows 

the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its 

of the financial asset or Group of financial assets that can be 

recoverable amount. 

reliably estimated. 

The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value 

less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of 

assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels 

for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which 

are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets 

or Groups of assets (cash-generating units). 

Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered 

impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment 

at the end of each reporting period.

L.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

All property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less 

depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes 

expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of 

the asset. 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount 

or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when 

it is probable that future economic benefits associated with 

the expenditure will flow to the Group. The carrying amount 

of any component accounted for as a separate asset is 

Impairment of Financial assets carried at amortised cost

derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance 

For loans and receivables, the amount of the loss is measured 

are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which 

as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the 

they are incurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a diminishing 

A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to 

value basis over the estimated useful lives of each item of plant, 

determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward 

property and equipment. Leasehold improvements and certain 

costs in relation to that area of interest.

leased plant and equipment are depreciated over the shorter of 

the lease term and their useful lives.

The estimated useful lives for the current comparative years of 

significant items of property, plant and equipment as follows:

•  Buildings  

•  Mine infrastructure  

•  Plant & machinery  

•  Plant & machinery leased 

25 years

3–8 years 

2–25 years

Units of use

N.  MINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES

Mining and development properties include the cost of acquiring 

and developing mining properties, licenses, mineral rights and 

exploration, evaluation and development expenditure carried 

forward relating to areas where production has commenced.

These assets are amortised using the unit of production basis 

over the proven and probable reserves. Amortisation starts from 

•  Furniture, fittings and equipment  

3–8 years

the date when commercial production commences.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its 

adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its 

than its estimated recoverable amount. 

recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 

Subsequent costs are included in the assets carrying amount 

than its estimated recoverable amount (Note 1(h)).

recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is 

Any gain or loss on disposals of an item of property, plant and 

equipment (calculated as the difference between the net 

proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount of the item) 

is recognised in the profit or loss. 

M.  EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is capitalised 

to the extent that the expenditure is expected to be recovered 

through the successful development and exploitation of the 

probable that future economic benefits associated with flow to 

the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. 

All other repairs and maintenance are expensed in the income 

statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

O.  WASTE IN ADVANCE

Waste removed in advance costs incurred in the development 

of a mine are capitalised as parts of the costs of constructing 

the mine and subsequently amortised over the life of the mine.

area of interest, or the exploration and evaluation activities in the 

Waste removal normally continues through the life of the mine. 

area of interest have not yet reached a point where such an 

The company defers waste removal costs incurred during the 

assessment can be made. All other exploration and evaluation 

production stage of its operations and discloses it within the 

expenditure is expensed as incurred.

cost of constructing the mine.

Capitalised costs are accumulated in respect of each identifiable 

The amount of waste removal costs deferred is based on the 

area of interest. Costs are only carried forward to the extent 

ratio obtained by dividing the volume of waste removed by the 

that tenure is current and they are expected to be recouped 

tonnage of coal mined. Waste removal costs incurred in the 

through the successful development of the area (or, alternatively 

period are deferred to the extent that the current period ratio 

by its sale) or where activities in the area have not yet reached a 

exceeds the life of mine ratio. Costs above the life of ore 

stage which permits reasonable assessment of the existence of 

component strip ratio are deferred to waste removed in 

economically recoverable reserves and operations in relation to 

advance. The stripping activity asset is amortised on a units of 

the area are continuing.

production basis. The life of mine ratio is based on proven and 

Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written 

probable reserves of the operation.

off in full against profit in the period in which the decision to 

Waste moved in advance costs form part of the total investment 

abandon the area is made.

When production commences, the accumulated costs for the 

relevant area of interest are amortised over the life of the area 

in the relevant cash generating unit, which is reviewed for 

impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that 

the carrying value may not be recoverable.

according to the rate of depletion of the economically 

Changes to the life of mine stripping ratio are accounted for 

recoverable reserves.

prospectively.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

P.  PROVISIONS

Provision for rehabilitation

Provisions are made for site rehabilitation costs relating to areas 

disturbed during the mine’s operation up to reporting date but 

not yet rehabilitated. The provision is based on management’s 

best estimate of future costs of rehabilitation. When the 

provision is recognised, the corresponding rehabilitation costs 

are recognised as part of mining property and development 

assets. At each reporting date, the rehabilitation liability is  

re-measured in line with changes in the timing or amount of 

the costs to be incurred. Changes in the liability relating to 

rehabilitation of mine infrastructure and dismantling obligations 

are added to or deducted from the related asset.

If the change in the liability results in a decrease in the liability 

that exceeds the carrying amount of the asset, the asset is 

written down to nil and the excess is recognised immediately in 

the income statement. If the change in the liability results in an 

addition to the cost of the asset, the recoverability of the new 

carrying value is considered. Where there is an indication that 

the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in profit 

or loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

R.  LEASES

The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, 

a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and 

requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the 

arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or 

assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

Finance leases, those under which a significant portion of the 

risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the company, 

are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the fair value of the 

leased property, or, if lower, the present value of the minimum 

lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations,  

net of finance charges, are included in other short-term and 

long-term payables. 

Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of 

the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term if there 

is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership 

the new carrying amount is not fully recoverable, an impairment 

by the end of the lease term.

test is performed with the write down recognised in the income 

statement in the period in which it occurs.

The net present value of the provision is calculated using an 

appropriate discount rate, the unwinding of the discount applied 

in calculating the net present value of the provision is charged to 

the income statement in each reporting period and is classified 

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the 

income statement 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 reduction of the liability.

as a finance cost.

S.  GOODS AND SERVICES TAX 

Q.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

Share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees 

via the Bathurst Resources Limited Long Term Incentive Plan 

and Employee Share Option Plan. 

The fair value of performance rights and options granted under 

the Bathurst Resources Limited Long Term Incentive Plan and 

Employee Share Option Plan is recognised as an employee 

benefits expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The 

total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the 

fair value of the options granted, which includes any market 

performance conditions and the impact of any non-vesting 

conditions but excludes the impact of any service and non-

market performance vesting conditions. 

Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions 

about the number of options that are expected to vest. The total 

expense is recognised over the vesting period, which is the 

period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to 

be satisfied. At the end of each period, the entity revises its 

estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest 

based on the non-marketing vesting conditions. It recognises 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 

amount of goods and services tax (‘GST’), except where the 

GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not 

recoverable from the taxation authorities, in which case the GST 

is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as 

part of an item of the expense item as applicable. Receivables 

and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the 

taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables 

in the balance sheet. Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow 

Statement 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.

T.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Issued and paid up 

capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration 

received by the company. Any transaction costs arising on 

the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity 

as a reduction of the share proceeds received.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

U.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

i.  Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

Effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017. 

The standard adds requirements related to the classification, 

measurement and derecognition of financial assets and liabilities.

•  the profit attributable to owners of the company, excluding 

ii.  NZ IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers

any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares

•  by the weighted average number of ordinary shares 

outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus 

elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.

ii.  Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the 

determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:

•  the after income tax effect of interest and other financing 

costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares, and

Effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017. 

The standard introduces principles for reporting cohesive and 

useful information to users of financial statements about the 

nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash 

flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers.

The Group has not analysed the new standards, amendments 

or interpretations but does not expect there to be a significant 

impact on its consolidated financial statements.

•  the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares 

X.   STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS ADOPTED 

that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion 

DURING THE YEAR

of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

V.  SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the 

internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. 

The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for 

allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating 

segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors.

W.   NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND 

INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET EFFECTIVE

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of 

the previous financial year, except as described below.

i.   NZ IFRIC 20, Stripping costs in the production phase of 

a surface mine

A change in accounting for stripping costs in the production 

phase of a surface mine has been reflected for the first time as 

at 1 July 2013, being the first accounting period the Group has 

been required to meet the requirements of IFRIC 20. 

The cost of stripping waste up to the life of ore component ratio 

continues to be included in the cost of inventory, in accordance 

Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to 

with IAS2 Inventories, and costs above the life of ore component 

existing standards have been published that are mandatory for 

strip ratio are deferred to waste removed in advance. The 

accounting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014 but which 

stripping activity asset is amortised on a units of production 

the company has not early adopted:

basis, rather than released to the income statement when waste 

i.   NZ IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, revised NZ IFRS 9(2010): 

Financial Instruments and revised NZ IFRS 9 (2013): 

Financial Instruments.

removed falls below the life of ore component strip ratio. The 

stripping activity asset has also been reclassified from ‘other 

current assets’ to mine properties within non-current assets.

30 JUNE 
2013
(PREVIOUSLY 
STATED)
$’000

IFRIC 20
ADJUSTMENT
2013
$’000

30 JUNE
 2013
(RE-STATED)
 $’000

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Other assets

12,095

(11,721)

 374*

Mining licences, properties, exploration and evaluation assets

413,292

11,721

425,013

* Included as part of Other Receivables

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ii.  NZ IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement

2.  GOING CONCERN

NZ IFRS 13 (amendment) – ‘Fair Value Measurement’ effective 

from periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 – replaces 

the fair value measurement guidance contained in individual 

IFRSs with a single source of fair value measurement guidance. 

It defines fair value measurement guidance. It defines fair value, 

establishes a framework for measuring fair value and sets out 

disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. It explains 

how to measure fair value when it is required or permitted by 

other IFRSs. This standard did not have any significant impact 

on the Group financial statements, except for the deferred 

In the current financial year the Group has produced a loss of 

$188.9 million and net cash outflow from operating activities 

of $16.3 million. The Group has a positive net asset position 

of $34.3 million. Current liabilities exceed current assets by 

$0.9 million. The directors have continued to adopt the going 

concern assumption in the preparation of the financial 

statements. This is based on the existing cash on hand, the 

funding facility available and budgeted trading activity for 

the 2015 financial year. 

consideration which is carried at fair value, as set out in Note 21.

The budget for the 2015 financial year is based on a number 

of key assumptions as follows: 

•  an increase in the total tonnes of coal sold and an increase 

in the price achieved for those sales compared to coal tonnes 

sold in 2014 financial year; 

•  stripping ratios significantly improve from 2014 financial year;

•  sales into the domestic market only;

•  assumes no improvement in the global export coal price;

•  no significant operations at the Escarpment mine until such 

time as the export price achieved makes the project 

economically viable;

•  a working capital facility is established under normal 

commercial arrangements;

•  all contracted obligations are adhered to;

•  overheads and administration costs are incurred in line with 

budget;

•  all existing lines of financing remain.

The budget does not incorporate a range of austerity measures 

that could be implemented to reduce the cash spend if 

necessary. This includes further reduction in head office 

staffing, complete halt to exploration activity and a deferral 

of future consenting costs.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

The directors have considered potential uncertainties and risk 

3.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

mitigations in respect of the 2015 budget and these are 

summarised below: 

•  geo-technical issues at one of the mining operations – 

mitigated through continued geo-technical reviews and 

best practice mine planning; further mitigation achieved 

by opening Escarpment mine to provide a back-up for 

Cascade mine.

•  sales into the domestic market are less than budget –  

this is mitigated by having over 80% of the current revenue 

contracted beyond the 2015 financial year.

•  working capital facilities are not able to be established – 

negotiations with third parties are advanced with term sheets 

and agreements being documented at this time.

Management has determined operating segments based on 

the reports reviewed by the board of directors that are used 

to make strategic decisions.

The board reviews the business from both a mine and 

geographic perspective and has identified two reportable 

segments. The Buller Coal segment relates to the mining, 

development and ultimate exploitation of permits under the 

Buller Coal management team in the Buller region of New 

Zealand. The Eastern Coal segment refers to the Takitimu 

mine and Timaru coal handling and distribution centre under 

the Eastern management team. The financial performance of 

these segments is monitored and operated separately from 

•  events outside managements control, such as the associated 

each other.

cost of Health and Safety regulations – an allowance has 

been provided for in the 2015 budget.

Whilst these factors are uncertain the directors believe, based 

on the information available at the date of these financial 

statements that the budget provides a reasonable basis for 

continuing to adopt the going concern assumption.

It should be noted that a major commercial domestic sales 

contract expires in 2016. This contract currently provides 

Bathurst the ability to produce coal for sales in the domestic 

market at a profit, whilst international coal prices recover from 

the relatively low price being experienced at the current time.

All other operations of the Group are classified within 

‘Corporate’ section of the segment note which encompasses 

the administration and treasury management of the Group. 

Assets and Liabilities have been presented net of 

intercompany balances.

Two Bathurst customers met the reporting threshold of 

10 percent of Bathurst’s operating revenue in the year to 

30 June 2014.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEGMENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE BOARD

The segment information provided to the Board for the reportable segments is as follows:

GROUP

Sales revenue*

Interest revenue**

Other income*

TOTAL SEGMENT REVENUE

Inter segment revenue*

BULLER 
COAL
$’000

EASTERN 
COAL
$’000

CORPORATE
$’000

TOTAL
$’000

 22,649 

 35,491 

 – 

 58,140 

 437 

 (25)

 (74)

 197 

 127 

 – 

 490 

 172 

 23,061 

 35,614 

 127 

 58,802 

 (2,615)

 – 

 – 

 – 

REVENUE FROM EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

 20,446 

 35,614 

 127 

 56,187 

Total revenue per the income statement

LOSS BEFORE TAX

 (276,994)

 (6,197)

 (1,043)

 (284,234)

 56,187

Loss before tax includes:

Impairment losses

Depreciation and amortisation

 (449,984)

 – 

 – 

 (449,984)

 (6,983)

 (6,963)

 (67)

 (14,013)

TOTAL SEGMENT ASSETS AS AT 30 JUNE 2014

 18,828 

 36,194 

 6,802 

 61,824 

TOTAL SEGMENT LIABILITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2014

 15,059 

 9,115 

 3,390 

 27,565 

Loss before tax as at 30 June 2013

 – 

 – 

 (376)

 (376)

Total segment assets as at 30 June 2013

 464,776 

 27,618 

 4,021 

 496,415 

Total segment liabilities as at 30 June 2013

 287,057 

 7,050 

 1,804 

 295,911

* Refer to Sales Revenue and Other Income as set out in Note 4.
** Refer to Interest Income as set out in Note 8.

4.  REVENUE

Coal sales

Freight

SALES REVENUE

Other income

TOTAL REVENUE

GROUP
2014
$’000

 42,191 

 13,334 

 55,525 

 172 

 55,697 

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

5.  COST OF SALES

Raw materials, mining costs, and consumables used

Freight costs

Mine labour costs

Amortisation expenses

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress

TOTAL COST OF SALES

6.  OTHER EXPENSES

CLASSIFICATION OF OTHER EXPENSES BY NATURE:

Audit fees

Director fees

Legal fees

Consultants

Employee benefit expense

Rent

Business development costs

Depreciation expenses

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

Share based payments expense

Gain from reversal of share based payments expense

Other

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

GROUP
2014
$’000

 28,259 

 11,230 

 5,044 

 11,466 

 796 

 56,795 

GROUP
2014
$’000

 334 

 501 

 128 

 1,477 

 6,693 

 389 

 137 

 2,546 

 10 

 881 

 (3,672)

 4,235 

 13,659 

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 376 

 376 

 292 

 501 

 72 

 663 

 860 

 13 

 36 

 – 

 – 

 881 

 (3,672)

 881 

 527 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 376 

 376

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7.  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

During the period, the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity:

Audit and review of financial statements

Tax and compliance services by auditors

TOTAL REMUNERATION FOR AUDITORS

8.  FINANCE INCOME/(COSTS)

Interest income

NOTES

GROUP
2014
$’000

 334 

 147 

 481 

GROUP
2014
$’000

 490 

Deferred consideration: foreign exchange gain

21

 21,258 

TOTAL FINANCE INCOME

Interest expense

Foreign exchange loss

Provisions: unwinding of discount

Deferred consideration: unwinding of discount

TOTAL FINANCE COSTS

FINANCE INCOME/(COST) – NET

 21,748 

 (815)

 (278)

 (167)

 (9,123)

 (10,383)

 11,365 

22

21

GROUP
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

PARENT
2014
$’000

 292 

 – 

 292 

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 34 

 – 

 34 

 (30)

 (40)

 – 

 – 

 (70)

 (36)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

9.  INCOME TAX BENEFIT

(a) Income tax benefit

Current tax

Deferred tax

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 (95,331)

 (95,331)

 – 

 (75)

 (75)

 – 

 66 

 66 

 – 

 (75)

 (75)

 (376)

 (105)

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

Loss before income tax

 (284,234)

 (376)

 (209,604)

Tax at the standard New Zealand rate of 28%

 (79,586)

 (105)

 (58,689)

Tax effect of amounts that are not deductible/(assessable)  
in calculating taxable income:

Share based payment expense

 (781)

 30 

 (781)

 30 

Fair value gain on deferred consideration

Deferred consideration: foreign exchange gain

Deferred consideration: unwinding of discount

Tax losses not recognised

Deferred tax not recognised*

Previous recognised losses unrecognised

Impairment of investment in Subsidiary

Prior period adjustments

Sundry items

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

* Further information relating to deferred tax is set out in Note 18.

IMPUTATION CREDITS

New Zealand imputation credit account

CLOSING BALANCE

 (47,415)

 2,539 

 (5,952)

 7,090 

 22,536 

 8,316 

 14,640 

 (2,214)

 (14,504)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (95,331)

 (75)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 942 

 – 

 – 

 58,532 

 – 

 62 

 66 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (75)

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 345 

 248 

 – 

 – 

50  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 (209,041)

–

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 –   

 –  

10.  IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

Impairment of mining assets

Impairment of plant, property and equipment

Impairment of subsidiaries

Reversal of impairment of inventories

TOTAL IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

NOTES

16

16

15

GROUP
2014
$’000

 8,825 

 414,427 

26,867

 –   

 (135)

 449,984 

 –   

 209,041 

Management have assessed the cash generating unit’s for the Group as follows:

•  Eastern Coal, as the coal yard cannot generate its own cash flows independent of the mine. Eastern Coal includes Canterbury 

Coal, Takitimu mine and the Timaru coal yard.

•  Buller Coal Project, as there is a large amount of shared infrastructure between the proposed mines, necessary blending of the pit 

products at the same site, and the similar geographical location of the pits.

•  Cascade mine, as the mine has established domestic markets which allow a profitable operation without relying on the 

infrastructure to be built for the Buller Coal Project.

Management have prepared detailed impairment models for each of the above cash generating units to determine the recoverable 

amount which is the higher of the value in use or fair value less cost to sell.  The model is a discounted cash flow based on the Board 

approved operating plans for each CGU. 

The recoverable amount of the Eastern Coal CGU future cash flows has been assessed as higher than the carrying value therefore 

no impairment has been recorded as at 30 June 2014.

The Buller Coal Project is subject to movements in the international coking coal market. Coking coal prices have experienced a 

reduction in recent times which have impacted on the potential value of the Buller Coal Project. Buller Coal Project has been fully 

impaired as at 30 June 2014 primarily due to the pricing assumptions in the valuation model. 

The sales price/tonne is based on the consensus coal price published by a broad range of financial institutions. The pricing 

assumptions are:

YEAR

Sales price/tonne*

2017

$175

2018

$178

2019

$171

2020

$171

2021

$171

2022

$171

2023

$171

* Hard coking coal price per tonne in USD

Both the sales price per tonne and production schedule used in the valuation model have been reduced from those used to 

determine value last year due primarily to a continued decline in the coal price and consequently a revision of the board approved 

operating plan. 

The sales price used is consistent with consensus pricing and the volumes used are as per the board approved operating plan. 

The discount rate is required to reflect the time value of money as well as the asset risk profile. The model assumes a post-tax rate 

of 11.07% (2013: 11:30%) based on that used by Bathurst’s external capital advisors based on industry expectations.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

A change of consensus price with all other variables held constant; would increase the fair value of the assets by the amounts 

shown below:

PRICE CHANGE

Asset value*

* Value in use

-10%

+10%

+20%

+30%

–

$141.9m

$244.9m

$347.9m

Cascade mine has recorded a partial impairment as at 30 June 2014, due to a major commercial sales contract expiring in 2016 

which impacts upon production forecasts. 

The sales price per tonne used in the Cascade valuation model have been based on current contractual arrangements  Production 

levels have been based on the board approved operating plan. As the majority of production from Cascade is contracted, the 

sensitivity of pricing movements for the remainder of the volumes is immaterial.

The discount rate is required to reflect the time value of money as well as the asset risk profile. The model assumes a post-tax rate 

of 11.07% (2013: 11:30%) based on that used by Bathurst’s external capital advisors based on industry expectations. 

11.  CASH AND SHORT TERM DEPOSITS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Cash at bank and on hand

Deposits at call

Cash and cash equivalents

 5,565 

 12,451 

 1,446 

 – 

 75 

 – 

 5,565 

 12,526 

 1,446 

Short term deposits*

 3,290 

 1,228 

 2,000 

TOTAL CASH AND SHORT TERM DEPOSITS

 8,855 

 13,754 

 3,446 

* Short term deposits include term deposits held with ANZ and Westpac in relation to security bonds.

 – 

 – 

 –  

 – 

 – 

12.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Trade receivables

Less: provision for impairment of receivables

Loans to key management personnel*

Interest receivable

Prepayments

Other receivables**

 2,816 

 3,249 

 – 

 (37)

 2,816 

 3,212 

 510 

 356 

 78 

 583 

 451 

 268 

 374 

 494 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 510 

 32 

 55 

 748 

TOTAL TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 4,343 

 4,799 

 1,345 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 97 

 4 

 101 

* Further information relating to loans to key management personnel is set out in Note 29.
** Other receivables includes a receivable from Mr Bohannan relating to the exercise of 5,000,000 options in October 2013 yet to be settled.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

13.  INVENTORIES

Raw materials and stores

Finished goods*

Other

TOTAL INVENTORIES

GROUP
2014
$’000

 425 

 773 

 85 

GROUP
2013
$’000

 347 

 1,495 

 70 

 1,283 

 1,912 

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

* Finished goods are recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value as per Note 1(i).

14.  OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Current

Advances to third parties

Other

Non-current

Security bonds and deposits

Advances to third parties

Other

TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 82 

 50 

 132 

 82 

 – 

 82 

 2,182 

 3,826 

 1,554 

 2,114 

 3,826 

 – 

 7,694 

 6,022 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 – 

 – 

 75 

Security bonds and deposits have been provided to third parties in relation to rental properties and mine/permit access 

arrangements.

An advance to a third party has been made under a construction contract to provide working capital assistance to the engaged 

contractor. The advance made attracts an interest rate of 5.75%.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

15.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

FREEHOLD 
LAND
$’000

BUILDINGS
$’000

MINE INFRA-
STRUCTURE
$’000

PLANT & 
MACHINERY
$’000

FURNITURE, 
FITTINGS AND 
EQUIPMENT
$’000

OTHER
$’000

WORK IN 
PROGRESS
$’000

TOTAL
$’000

GROUP – 30 JUNE 2014

Opening cost

 16,745 

 6,477 

 3,423 

 13,670 

 1,969 

 575 

 10,188 

 53,046 

Additions

Disposals

CLOSING 
COST

Opening 
accumulated 
depreciation

 5,783 

 – 

 2 

 – 

 138 

 – 

 716 

 (55)

 105 

 (14)

 65 

 3,915 

 10,723 

 (131)

 (2,668)

 (2,869)

 22,528 

 6,478 

 3,561 

 14,330 

 2,060 

 508 

 11,435 

 60,900 

 (759)

 (257)

 (647)

 (5,345)

 (830)

 (293)

 – 

 (8,131)

Depreciation

 (80)

 (69)

 (284)

 (1,551)

 (624)

Impairment

 (9,714)

 (5,334)

Disposals

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (481)

 – 

 – 

 30 

 62 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (2,546)

 (11,338)

 (26,867)

 – 

 30 

CLOSING 
ACCUMULATED 
DEPRECIATION

CLOSING NET 
BOOK VALUE

 (10,553)

 (5,660)

 (931)

 (7,377)

 (1,424)

 (231)

 (11,338)

 (37,514)

 11,975 

 818 

 2,630 

 6,953 

 636 

 277 

 97 

 23,386 

GROUP – 30 JUNE 2013

CLOSING NET 
BOOK VALUE

 15,985 

 6,220 

 2,776 

 8,325 

 1,139 

 282 

 10,188 

 44,915

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16.  MINING LICENCES, PROPERTIES, EXPLORATION, AND EVALUATION ASSETS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP*
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

Opening balance

Expenditure capitalised

Written off exploration and evaluation assets

Impairment recognised

Group reorganisation

Transfer to mining licences and property assets

TOTAL EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

MINING LICENCES AND PROPERTY ASSETS

Opening balance

Expenditure capitalised

Amortisation

Abandonment provision movement

Waste moved in advance capitalised

Group reorganisation

Impairment recognised

Transfer from exploration and evaluation assets

Closing balance prior to IFRIC 20 adjustment

IFRIC 20 adjustment

 31,377 

 3,521 

 (21)

 (8,825)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 31,377 

 (25,463)

 – 

 589 

 31,377 

 393,636 

 6,091 

 (9,064)

 194 

 13,684 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 381,915 

 (414,427)

 25,463 

 – 

 15,577 

 381,915 

 – 

 11,721 

TOTAL MINING LICENCES AND PROPERTY ASSETS

 15,577 

 393,636 

TOTAL MINING LICENCES, PROPERTY, EXPLORATION AND 
EVALUATION ASSETS

 16,166 

 425,013 

* The Group 2013 comparative figures have been restated – see Note 1(x).

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –  

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

17.  INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries.

NAME OF ENTITY

BR Coal Pty Limited

Bathurst New Zealand Limited

Bathurst Coal Limited

Buller Coal Limited

Eastern Coal Limited

Cascade Coal Limited

Somervilles Land Holdings Limited

Canterbury Coal Limited

Cascade East Limited

Takitimu Coal Limited

Rochfort Coal Limited

Eastern Coal Supplies Limited

COUNTRY OF 
INCORPORATION

CLASS OF 
SHARES

EQUITY 
HOLDING
2014
 % 

EQUITY 
HOLDING
2013
 % 

 Australia 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 New Zealand 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 Ordinary 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100

All subsidiary companies have a balance date of 30 June, are predominantly involved in the coal industry and have a functional currency 

of New Zealand dollars with the exception of BR Coal Pty Ltd. BR Coal Pty Ltd has a functional currency of Australian dollars.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

18.  DEFERRED TAX ASSET/(LIABILITIES)

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Tax losses

Accruals

Employee benefits

Provisions

 15,406 

 8,613 

 – 

 200 

 1,156 

 445 

 158 

 504 

TOTAL DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

 16,762 

 9,720 

Mining licences

Waste moved in advance

Exploration and evaluation expenditure

Property, plant and equipment

TOTAL DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 15,545

 (97,635)

 (3,283)

 (3,355)

 1,630 

 (3,070)

7,288 

 (991)

 21,180

 (105,051)

Net deferred tax asset not recognised

(37,942)

–

 – 

 – 

 9 

 – 

 9 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 75 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET/(LIABILITY)

 – 

 (95,331)

 9 

 75 

Movement

Opening balance

Group reorganisation

Deferred tax expenses

NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET/(LIABILITY)

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 (95,331)

 – 

 – 

 (95,406)

 95,331 

 75 

 – 

 (95,331)

 75 

 – 

 (66)

 9 

 – 

 – 

 75 

 75 

The Group has not recognised a $37.9m net deferred tax asset on the basis that it is not probable these losses will be utilised 

in the foreseeable future.

19.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables

Accruals

Employee benefit payable

Other payables

GROUP
2014
$’000

 3,827 

 2,987 

 857 

 293 

GROUP
2013
$’000

 4,347 

 2,774 

 591 

 479 

TOTAL TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 7,964 

 8,191 

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 230 

 293 

 19 

 – 

 542 

 52 

 265 

 – 

 77 

 394 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

20.  BORROWINGS

CURRENT

Secured

Bank loans

Property loans

Lease liabilities

NON-CURRENT

Secured

Bank loans

Property loans

Lease liabilities

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 5,771 

 1,290 

 279 

 4,331 

 – 

 122 

 – 

 1,290 

 – 

 7,340 

 4,453 

 1,290 

 484 

 1,088 

 5,625 

 132 

 – 

 208 

 6,241 

 1,296 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

TOTAL BORROWINGS

 13,581 

 5,749 

 1,290 

Included above is a finance facility with Westpac New Zealand Limited for the acquisition of a new mining fleet. The total amount 

available and drawn on that facility as at 30 June 2014 was $3.0 million (2013: 3.5 million). The current term of the facility is five 

years which is reviewed annually by Westpac New Zealand Limited and may be terminated at any time. 

The facility is a fixed rate, New Zealand dollar denominated loan which is carried at amortised cost. The facility does not impact on 

the entity’s exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risk. 

The Group also has with Westpac New Zealand Limited a term loan $1.1 million (2013: 1.2 million), finance lease facilities $0.2 million 

(2013: 0.3 million), and bank overdraft facilities which were unused at 30 June 2014. These facilities have various covenants in 

place. A portion of finance leases and bank loans with Westpac New Zealand Limited have been classified as non-current.

A.  SECURITY

The bank loans are secured by an all obligations General Security Agreement given by Eastern Coal Limited and its subsidiaries 

(‘Eastern’) under which each member of Eastern grants to the bank a first ranking security interest over all its present and future 

acquired property (including proceeds) and a first ranking security interest over any of the Eastern assets. In addition to this, 

the bank has a registered first and exclusive mortgage over the property at Timaru owned by a subsidiary company, Eastern Coal 

Supplies Limited.

Lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets recognised in the financial statements revert to the lessor 

in the event of default.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

CURRENT

General Security Agreement

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Inventories

 3,674 

 3,348 

 1,283 

 1,453 

 3,219 

 1,912 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS PLEDGED AS SECURITY

 8,305 

 6,584 

NON-CURRENT

First and exclusive mortgage

Freehold land and buildings

Finance lease

Plant and equipment

General Security Agreement

Plant and equipment

 1,097 

 1,097 

 132 

 283 

 21,352 

 24,072 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS PLEDGED AS SECURITY

 21,484 

 24,355 

TOTAL ASSETS PLEDGED AS SECURITY

 29,789 

 30,939 

B.  FAIR VALUE 

The carrying value of borrowings has been assessed as the fair value.

C.  FINANCE LEASES LIABILITIES

Finance lease liabilities are payable as follows.

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

GROUP

Less than one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

FUTURE 
MINIMUM 
LEASE 
PAYMENTS
2014
$’000

INTEREST
2014
$’000

PRESENT 
VALUE OF 
MINIMUM 
LEASE 
PAYMENTS
2014
$’000

FUTURE 
MINIMUM 
LEASE 
PAYMENTS
2013
$’000

 241 

 280 

 – 

 521 

 31 

 9 

 – 

 40 

 272 

 208 

 – 

 480 

 149 

 223 

 – 

 372 

PRESENT 
VALUE OF 
MINIMUM 
LEASE 
PAYMENTS
2013
$’000

 123 

 207 

–

 330

INTEREST
2013
$’000

 30 

 12 

–

 42 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

21.  DEFERRED CONSIDERATION

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Current

Acquisition of subsidiary deferred consideration

 917 

 3,931 

Non-current

Acquisition of subsidiary deferred consideration

TOTAL DEFERRED CONSIDERATION

Movement

Opening balance

Group reorganisation

Unwinding of discount

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

Fair value adjustment to deferred consideration

Addition upon acquisition of Canterbury Coal Limited

 1,974 

 179,925 

 2,891 

 183,856 

 183,856 

 – 

 – 

 183,856 

 9,123 

 (21,258)

 (169,396)

 566 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

CLOSING BALANCE

 2,891 

 183,856 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

A.  DETAILS ON DEFERRED CONSIDERATION – BULLER COAL PROJECT

Model inputs

The fair value of the future royalty payments is estimated using a discount rate, as deferred consideration is payable in US$ for 

export sales, the discount rate is comprised of the 10 year US Government Bond rate plus a risk premium – 1% for performance 

payments and 4.5% for royalties. The board approved production profile is applied and consensus coal prices used, as set out in 

Note 10. Any royalties payable in USD for export sales are then converted to NZD using the latest spot rate. Royalties for sales 

made in NZD are payable in NZD.

Unwinding of discount

The unwinding of discount adjustment relates to the fair value impact on the deferred consideration calculation of the time value 

of money.

Deferred consideration

The acquisition of Buller Coal Limited (formerly L&M Coal Limited) in November 2010 contained two components of deferred 

consideration, cash and royalties.

Deferred cash consideration

The deferred cash consideration is made up of two payments of US$40,000,000 (performance payments), the first being payable 

upon 25,000 tonnes of coal being shipped from the Buller Coal Project and the second payable upon 1 million tonnes of coal being 

shipped from the Buller Coal Project.

The potential undiscounted amount of all future cash payments that the Group could be required to make under these arrangements 

is between US$nil and US$80,000,000. The deferred cash consideration is valued at each reporting date based on expected timing 

of the cash payment and an appropriate discount rate. Revaluations are recognised in the income statement. 

Bathurst has the option to defer the cash payment of the performance payments. If the performance payments are deferred by 

Bathurst a higher royalty rate is payable by Bathurst on coal sold from the respective permit areas, until such time the performance 

payments are made. The option to pay a higher royalty rate has been assumed.

60  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Royalties

As part of the consideration Bathurst was party to a royalty agreement with L&M Coal Holdings Limited. The amounts that are 

payable in the future under this royalty agreement are recognised as part of the consideration paid for Buller Coal Limited.

The fair value of the future royalty payments is estimated using an appropriate discount rate, production profile, and forecasted 

US dollar coal prices (estimated using forecasts from leading investment banks). In accordance with International Financial Reporting 

Standards the revaluations are recognised in the income statement. 

Foreign exchange 

Both elements of the deferred consideration are denominated in US dollars and as such are exposed to movements in foreign 

exchange rates (notably New Zealand dollar/US dollar rates) with the effect of changes in the foreign exchange rates being 

recognised in the income statement in the period the change occurs. Refer to Note 28 for discussion on the sensitivity of the income 

statement to fluctuations in the New Zealand dollar/US dollar exchange rate.

The deferred consideration only becomes payable upon sales targets being achieved and as such is considered to be naturally 

hedged against US dollar sales receipts expected at the time the deferred consideration falls due.

Payment timing

The construction coal being planned will trigger the performance payments and royalties are expected to be paid within the next 

12 months, as such a component of deferred consideration is classified as current at 30 June 2014.

Security

Pursuant to a deed of guarantee and security the two performance payments of US$40 million included in the deferred 

consideration above are secured by way of a first-ranking security interest in all of Buller Coal Limited’s present and future assets 

(and present and future rights, title and interest in any assets). In addition to this, Buller Coal Limited has guaranteed the payment 

of all amounts under the Sale and Purchase Agreement with L&M Coal Holdings Limited.

The performance payments are due on the production targets discussed above; until these production targets are met no amounts 

are due or payable under the Sale and Purchase Agreement with L&M Coal Holdings Limited.

B.  DETAILS ON DEFERRED CONSIDERATION – CANTERBURY COAL LIMITED

The acquisition of Canterbury Coal Limited in November 2013 contained a royalty agreement. The amounts that are payable in the 

future under this royalty agreement are required, to be recognised as part of the consideration paid for Canterbury Coal Limited. 

The fair value of the future royalty payments is estimated using a discount rate based upon the latest New Zealand 10 year 

government bond rate, production profile, and forecasted domestic coal prices. Sensitivities over inputs are not material.

Deferred consideration liability has been categorised as level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

22.  REHABILITATION PROVISIONS

Current

Rehabilitation

Non-current

Rehabilitation

TOTAL REHABILITATION PROVISIONS

Movement

Opening balance

Group reorganisation

Change recognised in the mining and property asset

Change due to passage of time (unwinding of discount)

Other

CLOSING BALANCE

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 259 

 259 

 205 

 205 

 2,870 

 3,129 

 2,579 

 2,784 

 2,784 

 – 

 194 

 167 

 (16)

 – 

 2,784 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 3,129 

 2,784 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Provision is made for the future rehabilitation of areas disturbed in the mining process. Management estimates the provision based 

on expected levels of rehabilitation, areas disturbed and an appropriate discount rate. 

23.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

GROUP AND PARENT

2014
NUMBER OF 
SHARES 
000s

2013
NUMBER OF 
SHARES
000s

2014
$’000

2013
$’000

Ordinary fully paid shares

 944,932 

 699,248 

 247,338 

 219,623 

 944,932 

 699,248 

 247,338 

 219,623 

Movement

Opening balance

Group reorganisation

Issue of shares*

Transfer of share based payments reserve with exercise of options

Exercise of options and conversion of performance rights**

 699,248 

 – 

 219,623 

 – 

 – 

 699,248 

 – 

 219,623 

 232,397 

 – 

 13,287 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 23,327 

 2,068 

 2,320 

 – 

 – 

 – 

CLOSING BALANCE

 944,932 

 699,248 

 247,338 

 219,623 

* In September 2013 the Company completed a share placement to institutional, sophisticated and professional investors, issuing 
104,887,100 shares.
In October 2013 the Company allotted 4,322,628 shares for a share purchase plan.
In April 2014 the Company completed a share placement to institutional, sophisticated and professional investors, issuing 123,187,640 shares.
** Further information is set out in Note 26.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Share capital represents the ordinary paid up capital and reserves (excluding share based payment reserve) of the Group’s 

predecessor parent company (Note 31). 

Ordinary shares

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to the 

number of shares held. Every ordinary share is entitled to one vote.

24.  RESERVES

Share based payment reserve

Foreign exchange translation reserve

Re-organisation reserve

TOTAL RESERVES

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF RESERVES

Share based payment reserve

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 1,233 

 13,942 

 1,233 

 13,942 

 (198)

 –  

 (32,760)

 (32,760)

 –  

 –  

 –  

 –  

 (31,725)

 (18,818)

 1,233 

 13,942 

The share based payment reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options and performance rights issued. 

Foreign exchange translation reserve

Exchange differences arising on translation of companies within the Group with a different functional currency to the Group are 

taken to the foreign currency translation reserve. Subsidiary companies with a functional currency different to the Group are outline 

in Note 17. The reserve is recognised in the income statement when the net investment is disposed.

Reorganisation reserve

Bathurst Resources Limited was incorporated on 27 March 2013. A scheme of arrangement between Bathurst Resources Limited 

and its shareholders resulted in Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited becoming the new ultimate parent company of the Group 

on 28th June 2013. In accordance with the Financial Reporting Act 1993, these Group financial statements can only include 

subsidiary companies results from the date of reorganisation, and therefore in arriving at a closing consolidated Balance Sheet, 

a reorganisation reserve has been created which reflects the previous retained losses of subsidiaries. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

25.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

(a) Basic earnings per share

GROUP
2014
 CENTS 

GROUP
2013
 CENTS 

Total basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

 (23.07)

 (0.04)

(b) Diluted earnings per share

Total diluted earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

 (23.07)

 (0.04)

(c) Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share

Earnings used in the calculation of basic and dilutive Earnings per share:

Earnings from continued operations

TOTAL EARNINGS

$’000

$’000

 (188,903)

 (188,903)

 (301)

 (301)

NUMBER OF 
SHARES 
000s

NUMBER OF 
SHARES
000s

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

Weighted average number of ordinary shares during the period used in the calculation of basic and dilutive 
earnings per share

 818,913 

 697,141 

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Options and performance rights

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

 12,222 

 18,238 

 831,135 

 715,379

26.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 

As a result of the capital reorganisation (Note 31), share options and performance rights held in Bathurst Resources Limited were 

swapped on an one-for-one basis for options and performance rights in Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited. No income 

statement charge has been recorded in these financial statements as a result of this arrangement. 

A.  EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION PLAN

The Bathurst Resources Limited Employee Share Option Plan (‘ESOP’) was approved by shareholders at the 2010 AGM. The ESOP 

is designed to provide directors, senior executives, employees, and consultants with an opportunity to participate in the company’s 

future growth and gives them an incentive to contribute to that growth. The ESOP was established to enable the company to attract 

and retain skilled and experienced directors, senior executives, employees, and consultants and to provide them with the motivation 

to make the company more successful and deliver long-term shareholder returns.

Under the plan, participants are granted units in the ESOP Trust, some of which only vest upon the shipment of the first 25,000 

tonnes from the Buller Coal Project. Participation in the ESOP is at the Board’s discretion.

Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercised each option coverts into one fully paid ordinary share.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A number of senior executives have been granted units in the Bathurst Resources Limited Employee Share Option Plan. These units 

only vest upon the shipment of the first 25,000 tonnes from the Buller Coal project. Once exercised each option converts into one 

fully paid ordinary share. Historically, some options have not vested because the performance condition was not met prior to the 

expiry of the option, or is unlikely to be met, before the option expiry date. As required under IFRS 2, Share-based Payment the 

cumulative expense previously recognised in relation to these options has been reversed back to the income statement. Options that 

are still likely to meet the future performance condition are expensed over the period remaining until the condition is likely to be met.

Options (ESOP) 

GRANT 
DATE

EXPIRY 
DATE

EXER-
CISE 
PRICE
AUD 
CENTS

OUTSTAND-
ING AT THE 
BEGINNING 
OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

GRANTED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

FORFEITED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXERCISED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXPIRED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

OUTSTAND-
ING AT THE 
END OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXERCISA-
BLE AT THE 
END OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

18-Aug-10 30-Sep-13

 10.8 

 7,500 

20-Aug-10 30-Sep-13

 16.8 

 1,000 

20-Aug-10 30-Sep-13

 10.8 

 5,500 

29-Nov-10 30-Sep-13

 21.0 

 1,000 

29-Nov-10 31-Dec-13

 40.0 

 10,750 

6-Dec-10

31-Dec-13

 40.0 

 11,450 

18-Apr-11

31-Dec-13

 85.0 

 2,000 

26-Aug-12 29-Aug-14

 38.0 

 1,000 

1-Sep-12

29-Aug-14

 38.0 

 1,000 

20-Dec-12 19-Dec-14

 38.0 

 2,000 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (7,500)

 (1,000)

 – 

 – 

 (5,500)

 (1,000)

 (10,750)

 (11,450)

 (2,000)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 43,200 

 – 

 (26,200)

 (13,000)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 1,000 

 1,000 

 1,000 

 1,000 

 2,000 

 2,000 

 4,000 

 4,000 

Weighted average exercise 
price (cents)

AUD 32.13 

–  AUD 41.82  AUD 10.80 

–  AUD 38.00  AUD 31.20 

* share options were issued with an Australian dollar exercise price.

B.  EMPLOYEE LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 

The Bathurst Resources Limited Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) was approved by Shareholders at the 2012 AGM. The purpose of 

the plan is to reinforce a performance focused culture by providing a long term performance based element to the total remuneration 

packages of certain employees, by aligning and linking the interests of Bathurst’s leadership team and Shareholders, and to attract 

and retain executives and key management.

The plan forms part of the Company’s remuneration policy and provides the Company with a mechanism for driving long term 

performance for Shareholders and retention of executives.

Performance rights granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercised each performance right coverts into 

one fully paid ordinary share.

Share based payments are recognised based on the fair value of Performance Share Rights (‘PSRs’) offered to eligible participants 

at the grant date.

The fair value at issue date is determined using the following methodology; the price path of Bathurst shares is modelled using the 

Monte Carlo simulation, the total number of Bathurst PSRs that will vest to participants is calculated then the payoff to participants 

is calculated and discounted back to present value today.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

The assessed fair value (for NZ IFRS 2 purposes) at issue date of share options issued during the year ended 30 June 2014 is 

summarised in the table below.

Performance Rights (LTIP) 

GRANT 
DATE

EXPIRY 
DATE

8-Feb-13

30-Jun-15

27-Mar-13

30-Jun-15

31-Mar-13

30-Jun-15

13-Jun-13

30-Jun-15

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

22-Nov-13 30-Jun-16

 20.0 

29-Nov-13 30-Jun-16

 19.0 

3-Dec-13

30-Jun-16

 17.0 

5-Dec-13

30-Jun-16

 13.0 

OUTSTAND-
ING AT THE 
BEGINNING 
OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

PSR 
VALUE
AUD 
CENTS

GRANTED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

FORFEITED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXERCISED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXPIRED 
DURING THE 
PERIOD
000s

OUTSTAND-
ING AT THE 
END OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

EXERCISA-
BLE AT THE 
END OF THE 
PERIOD
000s

 353 

 926 

 441 

 1,389 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 692 

 1,846 

 1,200 

 1,662 

 3,108 

 5,401 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (59)

 (154)

 (74)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (287)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 294 

 772 

 367 

 1,389 

 692 

 1,846 

 1,200 

 1,662 

 118 

 309 

 147 

 694 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 8,222 

 1,268

C.  OTHER OPTION ISSUES

As at 30 June 2014 there were no options on issue outside the ESOP (2013 - 14,844,109).

27.   RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX TO NET CASH OUTFLOW 

FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Loss before taxation

 (284,234)

 (376)

 (209,604)

 (376)

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Share based payments expense

Gain from reversal of share based payments expense

Fair value adjustment to deferred consideration

Foreign exchange (gain) on deferred consideration

Impairment losses

Unwinding of discount

Waste moved in advance capitalised

Unwinding of rehabilitation asset

Other non cash items

 13,776 

 881 

 (3,672)

 (169,396)

 (21,258)

 449,984 

 9,123 

 (13,684)

 167 

 685 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 881 

 (3,672)

 – 

 – 

 209,041 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Change in working capital assets

 911 

 376 

 (380)

 376 

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 (16,717)

 –   

 (3,734)

 –  

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

28.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, and interest rate risk), credit risk 

and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks 

to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group.

The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity 

analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks and aging analysis for credit risk.

Risk management is carried out by the management team under policies approved by the board of directors. Management identifies 

and evaluates financial risks on a regular basis. 

A.  MARKET RISK

i.  Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a 

currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting.

Once the Group commences export sales, it becomes exposed to foreign exchange movements, this primarily relates to 

deferred consideration which is denominated in USD for export coal sales of coal sourced from the permits acquired from  

L&M Coal Holdings Limited.

The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period, expressed in New Zealand dollars, was as follows:

USD EXPOSURE

Deferred consideration

B.  CREDIT RISK

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

–

 143,132

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. 

The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with credit worthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate 

as a means of minimising the risk of financial defaults.

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Group to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents as well as credit 

exposures to our customers, including outstanding receivables. 

The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with credit ratings of AA-, with funds required to be 

invested with a range of separate counterparties.

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables is its carrying value.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

C.  LIQUIDITY RISK

Liquidity risk represents the Group’s ability to meet its contractual obligations. The Group evaluates its liquidity requirements on 

an ongoing basis. 

Maturities of financial liabilities

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

The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying 

balances as the impact of discounting is not significant. 

Contractual maturities of the Group and Parent’s non-derivative financial liabilities were as follows:

LESS THAN 
6 MONTHS
$’000

6-12 
MONTHS
$’000

BETWEEN 
1 AND 2 
YEARS
$’000

BETWEEN 
2 AND 5 
YEARS
$’000

OVER 
5 YEARS
$’000

TOTAL CON-
TRACTUAL 
CASH FLOWS
$’000

CARRYING 
VALUE
$’000

GROUP – 30 JUNE 2014

Trade and other payables

 7,964 

 – 

 – 

Borrowings  
(exc. finance leases)

Finance leases

Deferred consideration

 6,808 

 835 

 6,302 

 138 

 – 

 134 

 917 

 289 

 2,377 

TOTAL

 14,910 

 1,886 

 8,968 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

GROUP – 30 JUNE 2013

Trade and other payables

Borrowings  
(exc. finance leases)

Finance leases

Deferred consideration

 8,191 

 4,154 

 74 

 – 

 – 

 208 

 – 

 401 

 – 

 775 

 74 

 149 

 75 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 7,964 

 7,964 

 13,945 

 13,170 

561

411

 3,294 

 2,891 

 25,764 

 24,436 

 8,191 

 5,538 

 8,191 

 5,419 

 372 

 330 

 3,060 

 10,206 

 101,399 

 89,978 

 204,643 

 183,856 

TOTAL

 12,419 

 3,342 

 10,756 

 102,249 

 89,978 

 218,744 

 197,796 

PARENT –  
30 JUNE 2014

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Related party payable

TOTAL

PARENT –  
30 JUNE 2013

Trade and other payables

Related party payable

TOTAL

 542 

 1,290 

 421 

 2,253 

 394 

 158 

 552 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 –   

 542 

 542 

 1,290 

 1,290 

 421 

 421 

 2,253 

 2,253 

 394 

 158 

 552 

 394 

 158 

 552

At 30 June 2014 the Parent and Group had no derivatives to settle (2013: nil).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

D.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor, and market confidence and to sustain 

the future development of the business. Given the stage of the company’s development there are no formal targets set for return 

on capital. There were no changes to the company’s approach to capital management during the year. The company is not subject 

to externally imposed capital requirements.

E.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of assets and liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

Fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

•  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1)

•  Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or 

indirectly (derived from prices) (level 2), and

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

The following table presents the Groups assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 30 June 2013:

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

Liabilities

Deferred consideration (Level 3)

 2,891 

 183,856 

Movement

Opening

Group reorganisation

Unwinding of discount

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

Fair value adjustment to deferred consideration

Addition upon acquisition of Canterbury Coal Limited

 183,856 

 – 

 – 

 183,856 

 9,123 

 (21,258)

 (169,396)

 566 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

CLOSING

 2,891 

 183,856 

 –   

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –  

The fair value of the deferred consideration is calculated as the present value of the expected cash flows using a discount rate that 

reflects the specific risk to the expected payment profile, refer to Note 21.

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

F.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY CATEGORY

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Loans and receivables

Cash and short term deposits

Trade and other receivables

Other financial assets

TOTAL

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Amortised cost

Trade and other payables

Related party payables

Borrowings

Fair value

Deferred consideration

TOTAL

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
(RE-STATED)
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 8,855 

 13,754 

 4,343 

 7,694 

 4,799 

 6,022 

 3,446 

 1,345 

 75 

 20,892 

 24,575 

 4,866 

 7,964 

 8,191 

 – 

 – 

 542 

 421 

 13,581 

 5,749 

 1,290 

 2,891 

 183,856 

 – 

 – 

 4 

 75 

 79 

 394 

 158 

 – 

 – 

 24,436 

 197,796 

 2,253 

 552

29.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A.  PARENT ENTITY

The parent entity within the Group is Bathurst Resources Limited.

B.  SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the subsidiaries listed in Note 17.

C.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Key personnel are all the management and directors (executive and non-executive) of the Group.

Key management personnel compensation

Key management personnel compensation for the years ended 30 June 2014 is set out below

GROUP – 30 JUNE 2014

Management

Directors

SHORT-TERM 
BENEFITS
$’000

POST-EM-
PLOYMENT 
BENEFITS
$’000

SHARE-
BASED PAY-
MENTS
$’000

 2,890 

 501 

 3,391 

 4 

 – 

 4 

 748 

 – 

 748 

TOTAL
$’000

 3,642 

 501 

 4,143

As a result of the capital reorganisation (Note 31) there were no key management personnel related costs for the year ended 

30 June 2013. 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Other transactions or loans with key management personnel

Details of loans made to directors of Bathurst Resources Limited and other key management personnel of the Group, including their 

personally related parties are set out below.

Aggregates of loans to key management personnel

Opening balance

Group re-organisation

Loan advance/(repayment)

CLOSING BALANCE

Number in the group at the end of the period

Individuals with loans above $100,000 at the end of the period

H Bohannan

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 451 

 – 

 59 

 510 

 1 

 510 

 510 

 – 

 451 

 – 

 451 

 1 

 451 

 451 

 – 

 451 

 59 

 510 

 – 

 510 

 510 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   

 –  

The loan outstanding at the end of the year to Mr Bohannan is an unsecured loan repayable at $10,000 per month with the balance 

repayable on 31 March 2017. Interest is payable on the loan at the IRD prescribed interest rate.

The Group entered into a joint venture in August 2013 with Johnson Bros Transport to operate the Kenroll (Rolleston) coal yard. 

As at 30 June 2014 Bathurst recognised coal sales to the joint venture in Bathurst financial statements of $2,515,618.

30.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

A.  CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities is as follows:

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

Property, plant and equipment

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

Mining licences and properties

TOTAL CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 410 

 8,420 

 – 

 – 

 430 

 – 

 410 

 8,850 

 4,328 

 4,500 

 3,059 

 11,450 

 – 

 – 

 7,387 

 15,950 

 7,797 

 24,800 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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SECTION 2

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

B.  LEASE COMMITMENTS

i.  Non-cancellable operating leases

The Group leases various offices, accommodations, and equipment under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within one to 

six years. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights.

Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation  
to non-cancellable operating leases are payable as follows:

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

TOTAL LEASE COMMITMENTS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 316 

 333 

 – 

 649 

 476 

 785 

 120 

 1,381 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

During the year ended 30 June 2014 $389,000 (2013: $13,000) was recognised as an expense in the income statement in 

respect of an operating lease. 

ii.  Finance leases

The Group leases various plant and equipment expiring within one to four years.

Commitments in relation to finance leases are payable as follows:

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS

Future finance charges

FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY

The present value of finance lease liabilities is as follows:

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Later than five years

MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS

C.  EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS

GROUP
2014
$’000

GROUP
2013
$’000

PARENT
2014
$’000

PARENT
2013
$’000

 241 

 280 

 – 

 521 

 40 

 561 

 272 

 208 

 – 

 480 

 149 

 223 

 – 

 372 

 42 

 414 

 123 

 207 

 – 

 330

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

In order to maintain the various permits in which the Group is involved the Group has ongoing operational expenditure as part of its 

normal operations. The actual costs will be dependent on a number of factors including final scope and timing of operations.

D.  CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As at 30 June 2014 the Group had no contingent assets or liabilities (2013: nil).

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31.  CAPITAL REORGANISATION

On 2 April 2013, Bathurst Resources Limited announced its intention to redomicile to New Zealand by incorporating a new company 

Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited. 

Bathurst (New Zealand) Resources Limited would be the parent company of the Bathurst Resources Group, which consists of the 

parent and its subsidiaries. 

The redomicile was enacted by a scheme of arrangement (the ‘scheme’) between Bathurst Resources Limited and its shareholders, 

whereby shareholders exchanged shares in Bathurst Resources Limited for shares in Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited 

on a one-for-one basis, and for which shareholder approval was granted on 13 June 2013. The scheme was implemented on 

28 June 2013. 

In accordance with the New Zealand Financial Reporting Act 1993, the Group financial statements of Bathurst Resources 

(New Zealand) Limited for 30 June 2013 include only the results and balances of subsidiaries from the day on which they were 

subject to the scheme reorganisation. Assets and liabilities were assumed at the predecessors carrying values. 

The scheme did not represent an acquisition or business combination as defined in NZ IFRS as it was merely a reorganisation of 

the existing Bathurst Group. 

In December 2013, Bathurst Resources (New Zealand) Limited changed its name to Bathurst Resources Limited.

32.  EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

There are no material events that occurred subsequent to reporting date, that require recognition of, or additional disclosure in these 

financial statements.

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SECTION 2

30 to 73, which

74  BATHURST RESOURCES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2014

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

30 to 73:

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SECTION 3

SHAREHOLDER 
INFORMATION

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SECTION 3

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

THE SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION SET OUT BELOW WAS APPLICABLE AS AT 29 AUGUST 2014.

A.  DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

HOLDING

1 – 1,000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 and over

TOTAL

TOTAL HOLDERS

ORDINARY SHARES

339

732

588

2,260

835

4,754

63,462

1,947,340

3,901,753

71,154,217

870,761,662

947,828,434

On 29 August 2014 there were 514 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares as determined by the NZX 
(under 2,000 shares) and 1,659 holders as determined by the ASX (under A$500 in value).

B.  EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

NAME

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

Bell Potter Nominees Limited 

National Nominees Limited 

Berne No 132 Nominees Pty Limited <608725 A/C>

Robert James Griffiths & Jean Darling Griffiths 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 

Brispot Nominees Pty Limited 

ABN Amro Clearing Sydney Nominees Pty Limited 

New Zealand Central Securities Depository Limited 

Hamish John Lindsey Bohannan & Julie Bohannan 

Trinity Management Pty Limited 

Avanteos Investments Limited <2477966 DNR A/C>

JBWere (NZ) Nominees Limited 

Aetas Global Markets Limited 

Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited 

CTS Funds Pty Limited 

Rookharp Investments Pty Limited 

TOTAL

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ORDINARY SHARES

NUMBER HELD

PERCENTAGE OF 
ISSUED SHARES

211,422,120

129,551,132

45,115,733

34,553,255

28,266,854

27,888,773

15,000,000

13,155,000

10,297,579

10,068,245

8,237,087

7,311,091

7,162,964

6,500,000

5,336,766

5,235,000

3,254,524

3,210,276

3,146,000

3,100,000

22.3

13.66

4.75

3.64

2.98

2.94

1.58

1.38

1.08

1.06

0.86

0.77

0.75

0.68

0.56

0.55

0.34

0.33

0.33

0.32

577,812,399

60.86

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

NUMBER ON  

ISSUE

NUMBER OF 
HOLDERS

2,000,000

5,918,598

2

5

NUMBER HELD

PERCENTAGE OF 
ISSUED SHARES

91,665,573

63,359,292

57,323,965

9.67%

6.69%

6.05%

Unquoted equity securities

Unquoted options on issue

Unquoted performance rights on issue

C.  SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS

Substantial holders in the company as of 29 August 2014 are set out below:

L1 Capital Pty Limited

Republic Investment Management Pte Limited

Asian Dragon Acquisitions Limited

D.  VOTING RIGHTS

The voting rights attached to each class of equity securities are set out below:

i.  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.

ii.  Options
No voting rights.

WAIVERS

In the 2013/14 financial year, waivers one to four below were granted to Bathurst and published by NZX. ASX has not granted 
Bathurst any waivers during the 2013/14 financial year.

Waivers five to eleven below have been relied upon by Bathurst in the 2013/14 financial year, although they were granted in 
the 2012/13 financial year (on 19 June 2013 as part of the waiver application regarding the re-domicile).

NEW ZEALAND EXCHANGE WAIVERS

As at, and for the year ended, 30 June 2014, the company has relied upon the following waivers under the NZSX/NZDX 
Listing Rules:
1.  A waiver from Listing Rule 9.2.1 waiving the requirement of Bathurst to obtain an ordinary resolution from shareholders 

to enter into a material transaction (share placement, the appointment of Forsyth Barr Group Limited and Royal Bank 
of Canada as lead managers) so as to allow substantial holders (persons who hold 10% or more of Bathurst’s securities) 
to participate in the placement. Granted 30 August 2013.

2.  A waiver from Listing Rule 7.1.5(c) waiving the requirement for the Share Purchase Plan Offer Document to have a field 

for subscribers to insert their common shareholder number (‘CSN’), as the offer was only made to Australian shareholders 
and as such reflected Australian practice (where a field for the holder identification number (‘HIN’) or security reference 
number (‘SRN’) is provided). Granted 11 September 2013.

3.  A waiver from Listing Rule 7.10.10 waiving the timing requirements for the setting of the record date for the Share 

Purchase Plan, owing to the irreconcilable difference between the timetabling requirements in the NZX Listing Rules and 
the ASX Listing Rules, allowing the relevant ASX rule to apply. Granted 11 September 2013.

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SECTION 3

4.  A waiver from Listing Rule 9.2.1 waiving the requirement of Bathurst to obtain an ordinary resolution from shareholders to 
enter into the Share Purchase Plan transaction to the extent that a related party of Bathurst participated in the Share 
Purchase Plan transaction as a shareholder of Bathurst. Granted 11 September 2013.

5.  A waiver from Listing Rule 3.5.1 waiving the requirement for the directors’ remuneration pool to be approved by ordinary 

resolution. Granted 19 June 2013.

6.  A waiver from Listing Rule 7.3.11(b)(ii) (now 7.3.10(b)) waiving the requirement for approval under the Rules to convert 

options and performance rights into equity securities, pursuant to the exchange of options and performance rights (where 
Bathurst obtained approval for such conversion). Granted 19 June 2013.

7.  A waiver from Listing Rules 7.3.5 and 7.3.6 waiving the requirement (until 1 July 2014) to assess the number of equity 

securities on issue be from the date of listing of Bathurst. Granted 19 June 2013.

8.  A waiver from Listing Rule 7.6.1 waiving the prohibition contained in this rule to the extent necessary to allow Bathurst to 

redeem one BRL share from Mr Bohannan. Granted 19 June 2013.

AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGE WAIVERS

As at, and for the year ended, 30 June 2014, the company has relied upon the following waivers under the ASX Listing Rules:

9.  A waiver from Listing Rule 1.4.7 waiving the requirement that the information memorandum contains a statement that 
Bathurst will not raise capital within three months of the issue of the information memorandum. Granted 19 June 2013.

10.  A waiver from Listing Rule 6.10.3 to allow Bathurst to set the specified time to determine whether a shareholder is entitled 

to vote at a shareholders’ meeting in accordance with New Zealand law. Granted 19 June 2013.

11.  A waiver from Listing Rule 15.7 to allow Bathurst to make announcements to ASX and NZX simultaneously. Granted 19 

June 2013.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

TENEMENT SCHEDULE

AS AT 30 JUNE 2014

NUMBER

LOCATION

COMMODITY

TYPE

OWNER

BATHURST 
INTEREST

51078

51212

51258

51260

51279

52147

52484

52713

53047

53614

53756

54031

54389

54505

54507

54512

54590

54658

54846

54896

54933

54935

40591

40625

40628

41274

41332

41455

41372

41456

West Coast

West Coast

West Coast

Southland

West Coast

West Coast

Canterbury

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

Mining Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Prospecting Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

West Coast

Minerals

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

West Coast

Southland

West Coast

West Coast

Waikato

West Coast

West Coast

Tasman

West Coast

West Coast

Canterbury

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Mining Permit

Takitimu Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

West Coast

Minerals

Prospecting Permit

Buller Coal Limited

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Otago

Otago

West Coast

Southland

West Coast

West Coast

West Coast

West Coast

Canterbury

West Coast

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Coal

Exploration Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

Prospecting Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

Rochfort Coal Limited

Exploration Permit

New Brighton Collieries Limited

100%

Exploration Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Mining Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Mining Permit

Buller Coal Limited

Mining Permit

Cascade Coal Limited

100%

100%

100%

100%

Mining Permit

Canterbury Coal (2013) Limited 

100%

Mining Permit

Buller Coal Limited

100%

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PERMIT CHANGES IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS

EXTENSION OF LAND

PERMIT

54507

PERMIT TYPE

OPERATOR

EXTEND AREA BY

DATE 
GRANTED

Exploration Permit

Rocklands

Buller Coal Limited

3328.62 hectares

26-Apr-13

PARTIAL SURRENDER

PERMIT

53756

PERMIT TYPE

OPERATOR

REDUCE AREA BY

DATE 
GRANTED

Exploration Permit

Mokihinui

Buller Coal Limited

5744.6 hectares

19-Mar-13

PERMIT GRANTED

PERMIT

54590

54935

TRANSFER

PERMIT 

51212

PERMIT TYPE

OPERATOR

AREA

DATE 
GRANTED

Exploration Permit

Inangahua

Buller Coal Limited

9271.385 hectares

17-Dec-13

Prospecting Permit Waitaki

Rochfort Coal Limited

494.911 sq. km

17-Dec-13

PERMIT TYPE 

CLIENT 

SHARES 

LOCATION 

DATE 
GRANTED 

Exploration Permit

From 

FMG Pacific Limited

100.00%

West Coast

10-Feb-14

To 

Buller Coal Limited

100.00%

54658

Exploration Permit

From 

FMG Pacific Limited

100.00%

West Coast

10-Feb-14

To 

Buller Coal Limited

100.00%

51258

Exploration Permit

From 

FMG Pacific Limited

100.00%

West Coast

10-Feb-14

To 

Buller Coal Limited

100.00%

52147

Exploration Permit

From 

FMG Pacific Limited

100.00%

West Coast

10-Feb-14

To 

Buller Coal Limited

100.00%

41372

Mining Permit

From 

To 

Canterbury Coal Limited

100.00%

Canterbury

31-Oct-13

Canterbury Coal (2013) 
Limited

100.00%

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COAL RESOURCES AND RESERVES

RESOURCES

TABLE 1: RESOURCE TONNES

AREA

EXPORT

South Buller

Escarpment

Deep Creek

Whareatea West

Coalbrookdale

TOTAL

North Buller

Millerton North

North Buller

Blackburn

TOTAL

TOTAL EXPORT

DOMESTIC

Cascade

Coaldale

New Brighton

Canterbury Coal

Black Diamond

TOTAL DOMESTIC

TOTAL

MEASURED
RESOURCE (MT)

INDICATED
RESOURCE (MT)

INFERRED
RESOURCE (MT)

TOTAL  
RESOURCE (MT)

3.1

6.2

7.7

 –

17.0

 –

 2.4

 –

 2.4

19.4

0.7

0.9

 –

 –

0.3

1.9

2.2

3.1

10.7

3.4

19.4

1.9

7.3

5.8

15.0

34.4

0.6

1.2

0.7

0.9

0.5

3.9

1.0

1.6

4.7

5.1

12.4

3.6

10.9

14.1

28.6

41.0

0.3

0.7

3.5

2.4

1.2

8.1

21.3

38.3

49.1

6.3

10.9

23.1

8.5

48.8

5.5

20.6

19.9

46.0

94.8

1.6

2.8

4.2

3.3

2.0

13.9

108.7

Note
1.  Resources are inclusive of reserves.
2.  All resources and reserves quoted in this release are reported in terms as defined in the 2004 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ as published by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee of the 
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia (‘JORC’).

3.  All resources quoted are reported as 30 October 2013 http://www.bathurstresources.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/20131030-Increased-
Resources-for-Buller-Project.pdf This information was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated 
since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.

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TABLE 2: AVERAGE COAL QUALITY – MEASURED

AREA

Escarpment

Cascade

Deep Creek

Coalbrookdale

Whareatea West

Millerton North

North Buller

Blackburn

Coaldale

Ohai

New Brighton

Canterbury Coal

MEASURED 
RESOURCE 
(MT)

ASH% 
(AD)

SULPHUR %

CALORIFIC 
VALUE (AD)

3.1

0.7

6.2

– 

7.7

 –

2.4

 –

0.9

0.3

–

–

18.4

15.1

11.0

–

21.5

–

8.6

–

10.4

8.3

–

–

0.6

1.6

2.5

–

0.8

–

4.7

–

0.9

0.4

–

–

28.9

31.9

29.7

–

26.8

–

29.7

–

21.3

22.3

–

–

FIXED   
CARBON %
(AD)

VOLATILE 
MATTER %
(AD)

INHERENT
MOISTURE

IN SITU
MOISTURE

49.1

52.7

52.8

–

51.0

–

47.5

–

36.0

42.8

–

–

33.0

39.4

32.9

–

24.3

–

43.1

–

36.6

34.7

–

–

0.8

2.6

2.2

–

0.6

–

2.9

–

15.0

14.3

–

–

5.8

8.0

5.2

–

5.8

–

11.4

–

18.1

16.8

–

–

CSN

7.2

4.6

–

–

7.2

–

4.6

–

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

TABLE 3: AVERAGE COAL QUALITY – INDICATED

INDICATED 
RESOURCE 
(MT)

ASH% 
(AD)

CALORIFIC 
VALUE 
(AD)

CSN

FIXED 
CARBON %
(AD)

VOLATILE 
MATTER %
(AD)

SULPHUR %

INHERENT
MOISTURE

IN SITU
MOISTURE

AREA

Escarpment

Cascade

Deep Creek

Coalbrookdale

2.2

0.6

3.1

3.4

Whareatea West

10.7

Millerton North

North Buller

Blackburn

Coaldale

Ohai

New Brighton

Canterbury Coal

1.9

7.3

5.8

1.2

0.5

0.7

0.9

14.0

15.3

9.7

18.4

21.8

9.7

8.8

3.9

9.8

8.9

10.1

7.3

0.8

1.8

2.7

1.7

1.1

4.9

5.1

4.3

0.7

0.4

0.5

0.7

29.7

30.6

30.3

30.0

25.7

31.1

30.0

30.4

22.2

22.4

23.0

24.1

7

4

–

5

7

10

5

6

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

50.6

49.6

52.9

50.2

49.9

52.5

47.6

51.8

37.3

42.4

33.5

39.2

34.4

38.5

34.7

35.8

22.3

36.9

42.6

42.1

36.4

34.8

39.5

35.9

1.1

2.4

2.0

1.7

0.6

1.0

2.3

2.2

16.5

13.9

16.8

18.0

5.3

8.1

4.8

5.4

6.7

6.1

9.4

10.1

18.2

17.2

17.9

23.1

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TABLE 4: AVERAGE COAL QUALITY – INFERRED

AREA

Escarpment

Cascade

Deep Creek

Coalbrookdale

Whareatea West

Millerton North

North Buller

Blackburn

Coaldale

Ohai

New Brighton

Canterbury Coal

INFERRED 
RESOURCE 
(MT)

ASH% 
(AD)

CALORIFIC 
VALUE 
(AD)

CSN

FIXED 
CARBON %
(AD)

VOLATILE 
MATTER %
(AD)

SULPHUR %

INHERENT
MOISTURE

IN SITU
MOISTURE

1.0

0.3

1.6

5.1

4.7

3.6

10.9

14.1

0.7

1.2

3.5

2.4

13.1

18.7

10.1

16.4

21.6

12.0

9.9

6.4

11.7

9.1

8.9

8.9

1.0

2.1

2.4

1.7

0.9

5.5

5.1

4.8

0.4

0.5

0.4

0.7

29.8

25.6

29.7

29.3

24.9

30.2

29.5

30.1

21.8

22.3

23.2

23.4

7

3

–

5

6

9

5

6

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

50.7

42.5

52.5

49.6

48.3

51.6

46.7

49.4

34.1

46.5

34.9

38.7

35.0

34.2

29.7

35.2

21.3

35.3

45.6

41.8

36.2

31.8

40.0

35.6

1.2

1.8

2.4

1.7

0.6

1.1

2.2

2.3

18.0

12.7

16.2

19.2

5.8

5.7

7.1

5.6

6.8

7.2

9.6

11.2

18.3

17.2

17.8

22.9

Resource quality
The company is not aware of any information to indicate that the quality of the identified resources will fall outside the range 
of specifications for reserves as indicated in the above table.

RESERVES

TABLE 5: ROM COAL – TONNES 

ROM COAL (MT)

EXPORT

Escarpment

Deep Creek

Whareatea West

Coalbrookdale

TOTAL EXPORT

Domestic

Cascade

TOTAL DOMESTIC

TOTAL

PROVED

PROBABLE

TOTAL

3.0

5.8

7.9

 –

16.7

0.2

0.2

16.9

1.9

2.7

10.5

2.2

17.3

0.2

0.2

17.5

4.9

8.5

18.4

2.2

34.0

0.4

0.4

34.4

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TABLE 6: PRODUCT COAL – TONNES

PRODUCT COAL (MT)

PROVED

PROBABLE

TOTAL

EXPORT

Escarpment

Deep Creek

Whareatea West

Coalbrookdale

TOTAL EXPORT

Domestic

Cascade

TOTAL DOMESTIC

TOTAL

2.4

5.1

5.4

 –

12.9

0.2

13.1

1.5

2.4

6.2

1.7

11.8

0.2

12.0

3.9

7.5

11.6

1.7

24.7

0.4

25.1

Note
1.  Resources are inclusive of reserves.
2.  All resources and reserves quoted in this release are reported in terms as defined in the 2004 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ as published by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee of the 
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia (‘JORC’).

3.  All reserves quoted are reported as 27 November 2013 http://www.bathurstresources.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/20131127-Increase-
in-Reserves-for-Buller-Coal-Project.pdf. This information was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. It has not been 
updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.

4.  Reserves tonnes for product coal are reported using a 12% in situ moisture for Escarpment, Cascade, Coalbrookdale and Whareatea 

West, and 15% in situ moisture for Deep Creek.

TABLE 7: RESERVES QUALITY – PRODUCT COAL

PRODUCT COAL 

AREA

Escarpment

Cascade

Deep Creek (coking)

Deep Creek (thermal)

Coalbrookdale

Whareatea West

TONNES

ASH (% ARB)

SULPHUR (% ARB)

VM (% ARB) 

CSN (#)

AVERAGE COAL QUALITY

3.9

0.4

5.7

1.8

1.7

11.6

7.5

9.1

5.0

11.8

6.8

10.6

0.6

1.3

2.5

1.7

1.3

0.8

30.6

31.9

–

–

32.0

20.8

8.5

4.0

–

7.0

9.5

Note
1.  Reserves qualities for product coal are reported using a 12% in situ moisture for Escarpment, Cascade, Coalbrookdale and Whareatea 

West, and 15% in situ moisture for Deep Creek.

Further resource and reserve information can be found on the company’s website at www.bathurstresources.co.nz.

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COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENTS

The information in this report that relates to mineral resources and reserves for Deep Creek is based on information compiled 
by Adam Bonham-Carter who is a full-time employee of Golder Associates (NZ) Limited and is a member of the Australasian 
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Bonham-Carter has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation 
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a competent person as defined 
in the 2004 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr 
Bonham-Carter consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which 
it appears above.

The information in this report that relates to exploration results and mineral resources for Escarpment, Cascade, Coalbrookdale, 
Whareatea West, Millerton North, North Buller, Blackburn, Coaldale, Canterbury Coal, New Brighton and Ohai and mineral 
reserves for Escarpment, Cascade, Coalbrookdale and Whareatea West is based on information compiled by Hamish 
McLauchlan as a competent person who is a full-time employee of Buller Coal Limited and is a member of the Australasian 
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr McLauchlan has a B.Sc and M.Sc (Hons) majoring in geology from the University of 
Canterbury, and has had 19 years of experience in the mineral resource industry in New Zealand and offshore. He has 
sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity 
which he is undertaking to qualify as a competent person as defined in the 2004 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for 
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr McLauchlan consents to the inclusion in this 
presentation of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears above. This presentation 
accurately reflects the information compiled by the competent person.

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SOLICITOR

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
125 The Terrace
Wellington 6011
New Zealand

BANKER

Westpac Banking Corporation

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS

Bathurst Resources Limited shares are listed on the 
New Zealand Exchange (NZX) and the Australian Securities 
Exchange (ASX) under the code BRL

WEBSITE ADDRESS

www.bathurstresources.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND COMPANIES  
OFFICE NUMBER

4382538

SECTION 3

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS

Dave Frow, non-executive chair
Hamish Bohannan, managing director
Rob Lord, non-executive
Malcolm Macpherson, non-executive
Toko Kapea, non-executive

SECRETARIES

Marshall Maine
Graham Anderson

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New Zealand
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New Zealand
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014