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2020 ANNUAL REPORT RAREX LIMITED Contents Corporate Directory .................................................................................... ii Review of Operations ................................................................................. iii Mineral Resources Statement ....................................................................... xix Corporate Governance ............................................................................... xix Directors’ Report ....................................................................................... 2 Auditor’s Independence Declaration ............................................................... 16 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income ................ 17 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ..................................................... 18 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity .................................................... 19 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ............................................................. 20 Notes to the Financial Statements .................................................................. 21 Directors’ Declaration ................................................................................ 57 Independent Auditor’s Report ....................................................................... 58 ASX Additional Information .......................................................................... 62 i Corporate Directory Directors Registered and business address John Young (Non-Executive Chairman) Suite 23, 513 Hay Street Jeremy Robinson (Managing Director) Subiaco WA 6008 Shaun Hardcastle (Non-Executive Director) Australia Cameron Henry (Non-Executive Director) Telephone: +61 8 6143 6720 Company secretary Oonagh Malone Website: www.rarex.com.au Auditors Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd Level 3, 1 Preston Street Como WA 6152 Securities exchange Share registry Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Automic Registry Services Code: REE Home office: Perth 126 Phillip Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Telephone: 1300 288 664 Country of incorporation and domicile Australia ii Review of Operations The Board is pleased to provide a review of operations across the Company’s asset portfolio for the financial year 2020 and to date. Figure 1: RareX Australian Assets Cummins Range Rare Earths Project Cummins Range is located 130km southwest of Halls Creek in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia (Figure 1) and is one of two known rare earth bearing carbonatites in Australia, with the other being Mt Weld owned by Lynas Corporation Ltd. Located in the Tier 1 mining jurisdiction of Western Australia, Cummins Range has high Neodymium and Praseodymium (NdPr) enrichment, both critical rare elements integral to the manufacture of electric vehicles, wind turbines and military hardware. With no active exploration since 2011, the Company commenced a significant exploration drill program following completion of the acquisition of the Cummins Range Project in September 2019. Maiden JORC 2012 Resource Following a review of historical data and geological modelling, RareX was pleased to release its independently compiled, Maiden JORC 2012 Mineral Resource for Cummins Range on 14 October 2019. The Maiden 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource for Cummins Range has been estimated at 13.0Mt at 1.13% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) comprising 147,000,000 kg TREO using a cut-off grade of 0.5% TREO. In May 2020, RareX advised that a review of the historical drill database at the Cummins Range Project had confirmed highly attractive enrichment characteristics, indicating high levels of Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) and ultra-low levels of Thorium. iii The database review determined an average NdPr content of 22.1%1. It has also highlighted ultra-low Thorium content at 50ppm ThO2. By comparison, most monazite derived from mineral sands averages in the range of 1-10% Thorium, giving Cummins Range a distinct advantage. Cummins Range - Rare Earth Deportment 4.2% 22.1% 73.5% NdPr Other LRE HRE The NdPr content of the TREO grade is consistent with other known carbonatite rare earth deposits including Mt Weld (24.7% NdPr Enrichment; Lynas Corporation Limited ASX:LYC), Ngualla (21.3% NdPr Enrichment; Peak Resources Limited ASX:PEK) and Mountain Pass (16.3% NdPr Enrichment; MP Materials). Table 1: Cummins Range Inferred Mineral Resource 5,000ppm TREOY cut-off grade Rare Earth Element Grade ppm LREO, Light Rare Earth Oxides HREO, Heavy Rare Earth Oxides Yttrium Oxide Thorium La₂O₃ CeO₂ Pr₆O₁₁ Nd₂O₃ Sm₂O₃ Eu₂O₃ Gd₂O₃ Tb₄O₇ Dy₂O₃ Ho₂O₃ Er₂O₃ Tm₂O₃ Yb₂O₃ Lu₂O₃ Y₂O₃ ThO₂ Lanthanum Cesium Praseodymium Neodymium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium Yttrium 2,780 5,160 560 1,910 250 60 160 20 80 10 20 4 10 2 270 50 Total Rare Earth Oxides + Yttrium TREOY 13,000,000 tonnes 11,300ppm OR 1.13% Rounding errors may occur. Thorium is not a rare earth oxide but is included here to illustrate the low levels of this potential contaminant. 1 NdPr Enrichment is defined as the proportion of Nd2O3 and Pr6O11. The significant intersections are provided in Table 1 attached. iv Passive Seismic Survey In December 2019, RareX undertook a passive seismic survey at its Cummins Range Project to search for both extensions along strike and at depth of the known JORC Resource. Areas of higher REE grades at Cummins Range are typically a result of upgrading due to weathering. The mineral monazite contains the rare earth elements and is resistive to weathering. As the surrounding mafics and carbonates are weathered over time the monazite remains and is concentrated producing weathering profiles with high monazite concentrations and REE intersections up to 41m @ 3.85% in hole KRC112. The passive seismic survey was used to identify deeper weathering in the carbonatite complex which will help to target future drilling. A total of 992 stations were surveyed in December 2019 on 100m spaced north south lines at 25m intervals. The survey identified deep weathering profiles continuing to the east, west and north of the current defined resource area. These areas have been named Eastern, Western and Northern Target areas. An area south of the current JORC Resource has also been identified, known as the Southern Target. These areas are show in Figure 2. Figure 2: Passive Seismic Survey depth to fresh rock contour map, Background image Airborne Magnetics TMI 1VD PSC, MGA Zone 52 v The survey identified deep weathering profiles continuing to the east, west and north of the current defined resource area. These areas have been named Eastern, Western and Northern Target areas. An area south of the current resources has also be identified and is call the Southern Target. The Western and Eastern targets are considered to have the greatest chance of further resource growth due to the presence of high-grade drill results at the edges of the adjoining delineated resources. Drill Campaign In July 2020, RareX announced that its 6,143m reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign had commenced at Cummins Range, marking an important milestone for the Company and the Project as this is the first time it has been drilled since 2011. This in-fill program was designed both to increase the confidence of the Resource from Inferred to Indicated category and to better define a higher-grade portion of the Resource. RareX mobilised its own geological and field staff and contracted RC drilling company, KTE Drilling, to complete the program. As at the date of this report, assays have been received for 19 RC holes with significant results being reported. CRX0002 and CRX0003 respectively intersected significant shallow zones of mineralisation including 41m at 4% TREO + 0.21% Nb2O5 from 29m and 36m at 4.6% TREO + 0.32% Nb2O5 from surface including an ultra-high-grade zone of 3m at 25.1% TREO + 0.45% Nb2O5. As well as rare earths, assays are being reported for niobium and phosphate given the nature of the carbonatite, being a Rare Earth Elements-Niobium-Phosphate deposit and both niobium and phosphate presenting possible by-product streams for the Project. Interestingly, appreciable silver was also detected in some of the assays and favorable geology for other precious metals was encountered during the program. As a result, additional assaying for gold and PGEs will also be undertaken. Further assay results confirmed an outcropping, thick high-grade mineralised channel trending north-west with further strongly mineralised drill holes at CRX0010 and CRX0011, 100m along strike from CRX0002 and CRX0003. These holes also demonstrate ultra-high- grade seams within a broader high-grade intersection, with the internal zones including 3m @ 11.3% TREO, 5m @ 9% TREO and 2m @ 10.4% TREO. vi Figure 6: Cummins Range Cross Section 307,265 mE Figure 7: Cummins Range Cross Section 307,210 mE vii Results from RC holes, CRX0012 and CRX0013, include significant widths of high-grade rare earths and niobium mineralisation with broad zones of bonanza grade mineralisation encountered in CRX0013. The north-west trending channel of mineralisation encountered in drill holes CRX0002, CRX0003, CRX0010 and CRX0011 has been confirmed in these holes, further enhancing the potential size and grade of the Resource in this area. Previous historical drilling on surrounding sections had confirmed the presence of high-grade mineralisation down to 70m below surface. The current drill program has now extended the zone of high-grade mineralisation to 130m below surface. CRX0013 is especially significant in that it contains wide ultra-high grade zones including 13m at 10.7% TREO and 1.04% Nb2O5 from 76m and 8m at 9.1% TREO and 0.58% Nb2O5. Full details of the drill results are available in the original announcements lodged with the ASX. Figure 8: Cummins Range Cross Section 307,155mE viii Figure 9: Cummins Range Drill Collar Plan Weld North Project The Weld North Project is located north of Laverton in Western Australia covering a large, circular magnetic anomaly prospective for being caused by a carbonatite intrusive complex similar to those that host the majority of the world's existing rare earth element production, including the world class Mt Weld mine owned by Lynas Corporation Limited and RareX’s Cummins Range Rare Earth Project, both of which are located in Western Australia. Figure 10: Location of the Mt Weld North tenements ix The Weld North Project is defined by a circular magnetic anomaly target located entirely within RareX’s Exploration Licence Application E38/3455. It is located 84km directly north of the Mt Weld carbonatite-hosted rare earth element deposit held by Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX: LYC, Mkt Cap A$1.5bn). The Lynas Mt Weld carbonatite complex forms a strong circular magnetic anomaly with a diameter of 4km and which hosts a TREO resource of 54.5 Mt at 5.4% TREO for 2.8Mt of contained rare earth oxide (REO) (2.5% TREO cut-off) (source: Lynas Corporation Limited 2020 Annual Report announced to the ASX on 6 October 2020). By comparison, the Weld North circular magnetic anomaly has a diameter of 5km with a similar magnetic anomaly pattern to the Mt Weld carbonatite complex, where the magnetic anomaly amplitude is less pronounced – indicating less magnetite content of the rocks. Figure 11: Airborne magnetic anomaly image showing the Weld North circular anomaly which RareX consider to be prospective for being caused by a REE-bearing circular carbonatite intrusive complex or a barren late stage granite intrusive and sitting below regolith cover which masks the buried bedrock source for this magnetic anomaly. Figure 12: Comparison of airborne magnetic anomaly images of the Mt Weld REE mineralised carbonatite (left) and RareX Weld North magnetic target (right), shown as black and white 1st derivative filtered images. x RareX has engaged drilling contractors to commence the maiden drilling program at the Weld North Project in November 2020. This characteristic may not have a bearing on the REE potential of the target, since many REE-bearing carbonatite phases are non-magnetic. For example, the majority of the current RareX Cummins Range REE resource is closely associated with non-magnetic carbonatite intrusive rocks and shear zones within a circular diatreme structure. It is possible that the Weld North magnetic anomaly is caused by an Archean granitic intrusion. Surface inspection of the Weld North intrusion did not result in any positive identification of a magnetic source, nor identification of any primary geology due to the significant sandy cover sequence. RareX plans to undertake aircore drilling to test under the cover sequence, to assess if the source of the magnetic anomaly is caused by a carbonatite intrusion, similar to Mt Weld, or a granitic intrusion. Byro East Project RareX applied for tenements E09/2386 and E09/2387 in January 2020 at the Byro East Project, located in the Western Gneiss Terrane, approximately 300km north-west of Geraldton, Western Australia. RareX initially applied on the basis of the tenure containing some of the highest and most consistent Rare Earth Element (REE) geochemical anomalies in the state as part of the GSWA dataset. RareX has identified numerous nickel-copper-PGE targets on the Byro East Project. The REE anomalies are proximal to a circular feature in the state-wide magnetics interpreted to be an intrusion, possibly a carbonatite. Figure 13: Byro East Project, Western Australia xi Figure 14: Byro East project over magnetics Further review of publicly available data undertaken by the Company has identified that the tenure contains extensions of the enigmatic Milly Milly Intrusion and multiple other ultramafic intrusions contained within the Byro East ultramafic corridor and the Brockman ultramafic corridor. At least one Ni-Cu-PGE gossan is noted as being present on the tenure that requires follow- up, given that most of the exploration has been conducted on the Milly Milly intrusion because of its size and affinities to the very large Jinchuan deposit in China, meaning that much of the Eastern and Brockman corridor has been overlooked. Following the Julimar discovery by Chalice Gold Mines (ASX: CHN) in March 2020, other companies have applied for tenure in the region including Chalice, Buxton, and other private companies. Similarities have been drawn between the quartzites in the Narryer Terrane and the quartzites in the York-Toodyay area near Perth, where the Julimar discovery has been made. xii Geochronology investigations have found similar aged rocks and the concept of the “Western Gneiss Terrain” along the western edge of the Yilgarn Craton has led to renewed interest in the Ni-Cu-PGE exploration potential of this terrain. Figure 15: Byro East Project competitor map RareX has now begun collating all previous exploration data and reprocessing historical geophysical data ahead of the ground being granted in the coming months, with ground- based exploration expected to follow on from Cummins Range and Weld North later this year. NSW Join-Venture Copper Gold Projects In January 2020, RareX entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kincora Copper (Kincora) whereby Kincora paid a non-refundable option payment of C$25,000 to RareX for a six week exclusive option period. Following completion of its due diligence activities, Kincora subsequently exercised the option and paid RareX an additional C$150,000 and issued RareX with 14.95 million shares in Kincora (currently valued at A$2.0m). As a result of the agreement, RareX transferred a 65% interest in its NSW tenements to Kincora with RareX retaining a 35% free carried interest until such time as a positive scoping study or preliminary economic assessment is delivered, following which industry standard JV dilution mechanisms will apply. Kincora is a well-funded TSXV listed copper gold explorer with projects in both Mongolia and the NSW Lachlan Fold Belt having recently raised C$5.3. Kincora is led by a team with a track record of world-class discoveries including the Cadia Au/Cu deposit in the Lachlan Fold Belt of NSW and the Reko Diq Copper Gold deposit in Pakistan. It is well supported by global funds LIM Advisors and New Prospect Capital. xiii Kincora’s technical team includes Mr John Holliday and Mr Peter Leaman. Mr Holliday has over 30 years’ experience in metals exploration mostly with BHP Minerals and Newcrest Mining, including the positions of Chief Geoscientist and General Manager, Property Generation and more recently in the junior sector. Mr Holliday was a principal discoverer and site manager of the undercover Cadia and Marsden porphyry Tier 1 gold-copper deposits in NSW, and was a principal geological advisor on the acquisition of many significant projects, including Namosi and Wafi-Golpu. Mr Leaman has over 40 years’ experience in exploration mostly with BHP Minerals, with a particular focus on Base & Precious Metals, and PanAust Limited, where he was Regional Exploration Manager SE Asia and remains an Exploration Advisor. The Trundle Project The Trundle Project is located 30km west of the China Molybdenum Company Limited operated Northparkes copper-gold project, which is Australia’s second largest porphyry mine (behind Newcrest’s Cadia, also located in the Macquarie Arc). A first phase drilling program comprising six holes for 3,800m was completed, testing three known mineralized targets seeking to discover a new cluster of porphyry deposits. Extensive porphyry and skarn-style copper-gold mineralisation and informal mining activities are associated with several Ordovician intrusive centres across the full Trundle license, which is located within a prolific mining and infrastructure district. Following its recent capital raising Kincora began a substantial expansion of its drilling program at Trundle, with a further 17 diamond drill holes targeting an economic porphyry copper-gold deposit and/or skarn deposit. Figure 16: Trundle is the only brownfield porphyry project held by a listed junior in the Macquarie Arc, Australia’s foremost porphyry region Trundle Park Drill Results The Company’s first drill hole (TRDD001) intersected multiple significantly mineralized skarn zones including 51m @ 1.17 g/t gold and 0.54% copper from 39m and 18m @ 0.53 g/t gold and 0.05% copper from 284m. TRDD001 also intersected broad anomalous mineralization xiv (including 21.1m @ 0.25 g/t Au and 0.03% Cu from 664m to end of hole) in the outer zone of the targeted adjacent porphyry intrusion system – see ASX announcement: 6 July 2020. Kincora’s second follow-up drill hole (TRDD004) was drilled 269m to the west of TRDD001, a considerable step-out, and was completed to 694m targeting a blind finger porphyry and not targeting the previously intersected high-grade skarn mineralization in TRDD001. TRDD004 did not intersect any skarn alteration and is interpreted to have intersected volcanics intruded by monzodiorite and monzonite across a fault block with minor potassic alteration at the bottom of the hole – anomalous results presented in Table 3. Such a fault setting is not uncommon in other Ordovician age porphyry systems in the Macquarie Arc and TRDD004 has assisted understanding of the fault blocks and potential preservation levels within the Trundle Park target. With unencumbered access, high-priority drilling at Trundle Park will initially test the northern and southern strike of alteration and mineralization intersected in TRDD001 within the same interpreted fault block – see Figure 1. These holes will seek to test both the standalone near-surface gold-rich skarn and underlying finger porphyry potential at the Trundle Park target. Mordialloc Drill Results Assay results of TRDD002 have returned metal grades comparable to the surrounding parts of the Northparkes deposits and Cadia-Ridgeway within inner to outer propylitic style hydrothermal alteration. TRDD005, the second Kincora hole at the Mordialloc target and follow-up located 150m south of TRDD002, demonstrate a volcanoclastic sandstone and agglomerate host rock sequence at approximately 632m, and over 12m down hole with improved epidote-chlorite alteration and visual quartz-calcite-pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization materially more intense in comparison to TRDD002. Drill hole TRDD002 was completed to a depth of 790m, relative to an original target depth of 700m. TRDD005 was drilled to 958m and returned multiple broad zones of anomalous copper, gold and molybdenum, including localized moderate to higher grade intervals. Significantly, a relatively shallow and previously unidentified skarn was also intersected in TRDD005 (including 12m at 0.33g/t Au and 0.29% Cu from 138m, including 2m at 1.4g/t Au and 1% Cu from 142m). While returning anomalous and encouraging mineralization and alteration, the drill hole is interpreted to have been drilled to the east away from the targeted mineralized quartz monzonite porphyry complex. The favorable higher-grade results from TRDD005, coupled with significant grades from prior drill hole CTD006 (44m @ 0.15% Cu, 0.12g/t Au and 41ppm Mo) encouraged Kincora to drill TRDD006 to the west. Propylitic alteration and surface mineralization have also been identified at surface in this area, and rock chip samples were collected and are currently being assayed. Together with the results from TRDD005 and TRDD006, this supports the concept of multiple mineralizing positions and phases of intrusions, with the potential for the discovery of a near-surface finger porphyry deposit. xv The first drill hole at the Mordialloc target (TRDD002) is proposed to be reopened and extended as interpretation of the alteration and assay results suggest these may represent the halo of a mineralized porphyry intrusion system. The Bayley’s Prospect Drill-hole TRDD003 was completed to 721.5m at the Bayley’s target, confirming an interpreted fertile porphyry setting with zones of anomalous mineralization within the targeted quartz monzonite porphyry – see Table 2. Further potential remains within the Bayley’s target zone, with drilling proposed in the second stage of the ongoing drilling program seeking to test the standalone potential for a finger porphyry within the larger northern Mordialloc intrusive complex. However, due to encouraging results with TRDD002 and TRDD005, combined with access (lambing) and permit constraints, a second hole was not completed during phase 1 of Kincora’s maiden drilling program. Orange East The Company has retained 100% of the Orange East tenement (EL8442), located near the advanced McPhillamys Gold Project in NSW, from Alkane Resources Limited (Alkane). EL8442 is located just 15km along strike from McPhillamys (Probable Reserve of 60.1Mt at 1.05g/t Au for 2.03Moz2), which is owned by Regis Resources Limited and currently in the final stages of permitting ahead of a potential final investment decision. Figure 17: Regional Geology and Tenement Map The project area has strong geological and geochemical similarities to the McPhillamys Project, being located just 15km north-northwest along strike. 2 https://regisresources.com.au/McPhillamys-Gold-Project/mcphillamys-gold-project.html xvi The tenement is located on the eastern margin of the Molong Volcanic Belt with much of the tenement hosting the Mullions Range Imbricate Thrust Zone (MRIZ). The regionally significant Godolphin-Copperhannia Thrust Fault zone (GCFZ) traverses through the centre of the tenement and host dozens of historical copper-gold workings. An initial geological review of the Orange East Project has identified several advanced prospects, with the Gunnarbee Prospect in particular showing particularly striking similarities to the McPhillamys deposit, including: • both are hosted in the Silurian volcaniclastic rocks of the Anson Formation adjacent to the GCFZ (Figure 5); • both have coincident Au-As-Ba-Bi--Pb-Cu-Mo-Te surface anomalies, with the Gunnarbee geochemical anomaly extending over an area ~1,000m north-south by 200m east-west; and • both have K radiometric high anomalies. This prospect is entirely untested by modern exploration. Figure 18: Historical Exploration on EL8442 with Gunnarbee Prospect untested Many other prospects on the Orange East Project remain prospective for high-grade copper gold mineralisation along the GCFZ, which runs south from the tenement past the McPhillamys deposit and onto Sky Metals’ Cullarin Project (recent intercept of 93m at 4.24g/t Au3). RareX is currently compiling all previous exploration data and looks forward to updating the market on its proposed exploration plan for this project. 3 Sky Metals ASX Release 10th February 2020 xvii Hong Kong Gold Project On 7 December 2018, Clancy announced the completion of an agreement with Canadian listed Pacton Gold Inc (TSXV: PAC) (Pacton) which provided for Pacton to acquire a 70% equity interest in RareX’s Hong Kong Project in the Pilbara (Exploration Licence E47/3566 covering 40.15 km2). Under the agreement, Pacton will act as operator of the Hong Kong Project and must spend a minimum of CAD$500,000 on Hong Kong within two years of completion of the transaction. RareX will be free carried with respect to joint venture expenditure until a decision to mine is made unanimously by both parties. Moroccan Cobalt Project Following its strategic review of assets and with regard to the current cobalt price, the Board has elected to cease work on the Moroccan Cobalt Project and no material work was undertaken during the 2020 financial year. Leogang Project, Austria In mid-2017, the Company was granted exploration licences over the Leogang Cobalt-Nickel Project covering in the Salzburg and Kitzbuhel regions in western Austria. Subsequently, Cadence Minerals Plc acquired a 10% interest in the licences held by Clancy and both parties entered into a joint venture. No material work was undertaken on the Leogang Project during the 2020 financial year and to date. xviii Mineral Resources Statement The following information is provided in accordance with Listing Rule 5.21 and as at 30 June 2020. Mineral Resource Estimation Governance Statement RareX Limited ensures that the Mineral Resource estimates are subject to appropriate levels of governance and internal controls. The Mineral Resources have been generated by independent external consultants and internal employees who are experienced in best practices in modelling and estimation methods. Where applicable, the consultants have also undertaken review of the quality and suitability of the underlying information used to generate the resource estimations. The Mineral Resource estimates follow standard industry methodology using geological interpretation and assay results from samples won through drilling. RareX Limited reports its Mineral Resources in accordance with the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (the JORC Code) (2004 Edition). Competent Persons named by the Company qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the JORC Code. Mineral Resource for Cummins Range Project, Western Australia The table below sets out the Mineral Resources for 2020 for the Cummins Range Project, Western Australia. This is the maiden Resource for the Project, estimated in October 2019, and accordingly there is no comparative for 30 June 2019. The Maiden 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource for Cummins Range has been estimated at 13.0Mt at 1.13% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) comprising 147,000,000 kg TREO using a cut-off grade of 0.5% TREO. Tonnes (Mt) Grade (TREO) TREO (kg) 13.0 1.13% 147,300,000 Competent Person’s Statement The information in this document that relates to Exploration Results for the Company’s assets and the Cummins Range Mineral Resource was first released to the ASX on 12 December 2019, 30 January 2020, 20 May 2020, 26 May 2020, 10 June 2020, 24 July 2020, 7 September 2020, 30 September 2020, 19 October 2020 and 27 October 2020. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects these Exploration Results or the Mineral Resource. Corporate Governance RareX Limited’s Corporate Governance Statement for FY2020 is available on the Company’s website www.rarex.com.au xix Financial Statements FY2020 1 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020 The Board of Directors has pleasure in presenting its report on the consolidated entity consisting of RareX Limited (Company or RareX) and the entities (Group or Consolidated Entity) it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2020. On 2 August 2019, the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of capital of the Company on the basis of 1 ordinary share for every 25 ordinary shares held. This consolidation of capital also applied to options and performance rights on the same basis. Unless stated otherwise, references to shares, options and performance rights in this report are on a post-consolidation basis. 1. Directors The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office at any time during the year to 30 June 2020 and until the date of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. Mr John Young, B.AppSc(Geology), MAusIMM Non-Executive Chairman – Appointed 18 February 2020 Mr Young has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Geology) and is a member of AusIMM. Mr Young is a highly experienced geologist who has worked on exploration and production projects encompassing gold, uranium and specialty metals, including tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and lithium. Mr Young’s corporate experience includes appointments as Chief Executive Officer of Marenica Energy Limited and CEO and Director of Thor Mining PLC. Mr Young was Exploration Manager of Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) from June 2014 until August 2015, appointed Technical Director in September 2015 and transitioned to Non-Executive Director in July 2017 until his resignation on 20 April 2018. Mr Young was also the Managing Director of Bardoc Gold Limited (ASX: BDC) from May 2017 to April 2019 and remains a Non-Executive Director. Mr Young is also a Non-Executive Director of AIM listed Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd and Trek Metals Ltd (ASX: TKM). Mr Jeremy Robinson, BComm Managing Director – Appointed 27 September 2019 Mr Robinson is an experienced mining executive having held senior roles at Mungana Goldmines Limited and Apex Minerals Limited. Mr Robinson holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia majoring in Corporate Finance, Investment Finance and Marketing. Mr Shaun Hardcastle, LLB, BA Non-Executive Director – Appointed 1 December 2017 Mr Hardcastle has over 10 years’ experience as a corporate and finance lawyer and extensive experience in corporate governance, risk management and compliance. He has been involved in a broad range of cross-border and domestic transactions including joint ventures, corporate restructuring, project finance, resources and asset/equity sales and acquisitions. Mr Hardcastle has practiced law both in Australia and overseas and is a partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. Mr Hardcastle is currently a non-executive director of ASX listed Schrole Group Limited (ASX: SCL). Mr Hardcastle was also previously non-executive director of Hawkstone Mining Limited (ASX: HWK) until 14 July 2020 and Bunji Corporation Limited (ASX: BCL) until 28 April 2020. Mr Cameron Henry, Non-Executive Director - Appointed 2 June 2020 Mr Henry is the founding Managing Director of ASX-listed engineering firm, Primero Group Limited (ASX: PGX), where he has led the Company’s strategic and operational direction resulting in its successful listing on the ASX in 2018 and rapid growth globally. Mr Henry has over 20 years of industry experience in the development and delivery of minerals processing, energy and infrastructure projects across Australia, Indonesia, North and South America. Mr Henry has been a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors since 2013 and was previously non-executive director of Titan Minerals Limited (ASX: TTM) until 15 July 2019. 2 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020 Mr Scott Patrizi, BComm Non-Executive Director - Appointed 7 July 2016; Resigned 18 February 2020 Mr Patrizi is a corporate finance professional having been previously employed with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in Perth. Mr Patrizi holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia. During his time at Deloitte, Mr Patrizi worked across a range of industries including mining, oil and gas, healthcare, education and private equity providing merger and acquisition, valuation and due diligence services. Prior to Deloitte, Mr Patrizi worked for Argonaut Limited, a full service advisory, stockbroking & research and investment house focused on clients in the natural resources sector, where he gained significant equity capital market experience. Mr Patrizi is currently executive director of Caprice Resources Ltd (ASX: CRS). Mr Patrizi was also previously executive director of Matador Mining Ltd (ASX: MZZ) until 3 July 2018 and Elixir Energy Ltd (formerly Elixir Petroleum Ltd) (ASX: EXR) until 6 May 2019. Mr David Scoggin Non-Executive Director - Appointed 31 March 2016; Resigned 27 September 2019 Mr Scoggin is a native of Santa Barbara, California and received his Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, majoring in international relations and finance. He started his career in Tokyo and Hong Kong working as a proprietary trader for both Credit Agricole Indosuez and ING Barings. In 2000, he relocated to Australia where he started a 12-year period as a portfolio manager/senior trader managing hedge funds for Susquehanna International Group and Evolution Financial Group. He specializes in risk assessment, mergers and acquisition analysis, and has held several corporate advisory roles. 2. Company Secretary Ms Oonagh Malone – Appointed 1 February 2018 Ms Malone is a principal of a corporate advisory firm which provides company secretarial and administrative services. Ms Malone has over 10 years’ experience in administrative and company secretarial roles for listed companies and is a member of the Governance Institute of Australia. Ms Malone currently acts as company secretary for ASX-listed New Century Resources Limited, Caprice Resources Limited, Carbine Resources Limited, European Cobalt Limited, Hawkstone Mining Limited and African Gold Limited. Ms Malone is a non-executive director of Carbine Resources Limited. 3. Principal Activities The principal activities during the year of the entities within the consolidated entity were mineral exploration. 4. Review of financial performance The net consolidated loss from continuing operations for the year ended 30 June 2020, after income tax, amounted to $6,687,791 (2019: $2,209,009). During the year ended 30 June 2020, total expenses amounted to $8,037,635 (2019: $2,934,449). Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents amounted to $3,425,058 as at 30 June 2020 (30 June 2019: $427,318). 5. Dividends No dividend has been declared or paid by the Company since the end of the previous financial year and the Directors do not at present recommend a dividend. 6. Review of Operations During the year, the Company: • • • • • • • • undertook a consolidation of capital on the basis of 1 share for every 25 shares held; acquired 100% of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project; completed three capital raisings which raised a total of $4.52m before costs; commenced exploration activities at Cummins Range Rare Earths Project which comprised of an extensive passive seismic survey which highlighted multiple new exploration targets within highly prospective trends; changed its name to RareX Limited and its ASX code to REE; appointed Mr Gavin Beer as lead consultant metallurgist and Mr Guy Moulang as head of exploration; acquired the Weld North Project; and commenced drilling at the Trundle Copper-Gold Project, NSW under the joint venture with Kincora Copper Ltd. 3 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 7. Likely Developments and Expected Results 2020 Other than as referred to in this report, further information as to likely developments in the operations of the Company and likely results of those operations in future financial years would, in the opinion of the Directors, be speculative. 8. Significant Changes in the State of Affairs There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs during the financial year ending 30 June 2020, other than as follows: • • • • consolidation of capital on the basis of 1 share for every 25 shares held; acquisition of 100% of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project; change of name to RareX Limited and ASX code to REE; completion of the following share placements: - - - $1,170,000 (before costs) via the issue of 68,823,540 ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.017 per share; $1,250,000 (before costs) via the issue of 20,833,334 ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.06 per share; $2,100,000 (before costs) via the issue of 42,000,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.05 per share; disposal of 65% interest in its New South Wales tenements (excluding EL8442) to Kincora Copper Ltd; • • Mr Jeremy Robinson was appointed as an executive director, Mr John Young was appointed as non-executive chairman and Mr Cameron Henry was appointed as non-executive director of the Company; • Mr Scott Patrizi and Mr David Scoggin resigned as non-executive directors of the Company; and • in March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has caused significant volatility in Australian and international markets. There is significant uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on the Australian and international economies. The Company cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic; it currently anticipates only minimal ongoing disruptions to exploration activities in relation to its projects in Western Australia and New South Wales. 9. Significant Events After Balance Date Subsequent to 30 June 2020, the Company: • • commenced drilling at its 100%-owned Cummins Range Rare Earths Project and successfully completed 58 holes for 6,146m of Reverse Circulation drilling; and issued 7,462,687 ordinary shares to Element 25 Ltd as settlement of $500,000 of the deferred consideration in relation to the acquisition of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project. 10. Indemnity and Insurance for Group Officers and Auditor To the extent permitted by law, the Company indemnifies every person who is or has been: • • an Officer against any liability to any person (other than the Company or a related entity) incurred while acting in that capacity and in good faith; and an Officer or auditor of the Company, against costs and expenses incurred by that person in that capacity in successfully defending legal proceedings and ancillary matters. The Company has in respect of any person who is or has been a director or officer of the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring all directors and officers against a liability. The Company maintains insurance policies for the benefit of the relevant director or officer for the term of their appointment and for a period of seven years after retirement or resignation. The Company has entered into a Deed of Indemnity, Access and Insurance with each of its Directors and the Company Secretary. Under the Deeds of Indemnity, Access and Insurance the Company will indemnify each officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act against any liability arising as a result of the officer acting as an officer of the Company. The Deeds of Indemnity, Access and Insurance also provide for the right to access Board papers and other Company records. To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditor, Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify either Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd during, or since the end of, the financial year. 4 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited 2020 This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of RareX Limited and the Group and for the executives receiving the highest remuneration in accordance with the requirements of Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by Section 308(3C) of the Act. This remuneration report forms a part of the Directors’ Report. For the purposes of this report Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Group are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Company and the Group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent company. Remuneration Policy The remuneration policy of RareX Limited has been designed to align director and executive objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives. The Board of RareX Limited believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best executives and directors to run and manage the consolidated entity, as well as align interests of directors, executives and shareholders. The Board believes that shares are an effective remuneration tool which preserves the cash reserves of the Company whilst providing valuable remuneration. During the year ended 30 June 2020, a total of 33,000,000 (2019: nil) options were issued to key management personnel of the Company. The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for board members and senior executives of the consolidated entity is as follows: • The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors and other senior executives, was developed and approved by the Board. • All executives receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience). • The Board reviews executive packages annually by reference to the consolidated entity’s performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors. All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at the cost to the Company and is expensed over the appropriate vesting period. Shares issued under the Employee Share Plan are valued using the Binomial Tree methodology. Non-Executive Directors The Board policy is to remunerate non-executive directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The Board determines payments to the non-executive directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to non-executive directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Currently there is a maximum aggregate sum of $200,000 per annum, which is to be divided between the non-executive directors in the proportions agreed between them or, failing agreement, equally. Company performance, shareholder wealth and director and executive remuneration Shares have been issued to directors and executives to encourage the alignment of personal and shareholder interests in prior years. Options have been issued to directors to encourage the alignment of personal and shareholder interests in the current year. Executive and non-executive directors, other key management personnel and other senior employees have been granted ordinary shares and options. The recipients of shares and options are responsible for growing the Company and increasing shareholder value. If they achieve this goal the value of the shares and options granted to them will also increase. Therefore, the shares and options provide an incentive to the recipients to remain with the Company and to continue to work to enhance the Company's value. 5 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) 2020 There is no policy in place which limits exposure to risk in relation to those securities in the Company which constitute an element of directors’ remuneration and which are linked to satisfaction of Company performance conditions. The table below sets out summary information about the consolidated entity’s earnings and movements in shareholder wealth for the five years to 30 June 2020: Consolidated Entity: Revenue Net loss before tax Net loss after tax Share price at end of year Basic loss per share Diluted loss per share 30-Jun-20 30-Jun-19 30-Jun-18 30-Jun-17 30-Jun-16 $1,349,844 ($6,687,791) ($6,687,791) 9.2 cents (2.48 cents) (2.48 cents) $725,440 ($2,209,009) ($2,209,009) 0.1 cents1 (0.06 cents)1 (0.06 cents)1 $495,640 ($1,276,041) ($1,276,041) 0.4 cents1 (0.04 cents)1 (0.04 cents)1 $20,741 ($998,614) ($998,614) 0.2 cents1 (0.04 cents)1 (0.04 cents)1 $48,527 ($1,296,630) ($1,296,630) 0.2 cents1 (0.2 cents)1 (0.2 cents)1 Note: No dividends have been declared or paid since the Company was listed. 1 The share price at end of year and basic and diluted loss per share for the years ended 30 June 2019 and prior are disclosed in the above table on a pre- consolidated basis. On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. Key Management Personnel Remuneration Policy The remuneration structure for key management personnel, as determined by the Board, is based on a number of factors, including length of service, particular experience of the individual concerned and their role within the organisation. 6 2020 Total RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) Key Management Personnel Remuneration: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2020 Long Term benefits Long Service Leave Post- employment benefits Superannuation Long term incentives Share-based payments - - - - - - - - $ $ $ $ - - - - - - - - - 25,000 - 279 - - - 25,279 20,200 289,350 69,447 70,600 42,706 69,447 - 561,750 33,246 452,968 103,947 73,822 72,706 93,447 8,700 838,836 Key Management Person J Young1 J Robinson2 S Hardcastle C Henry3 O Malone S Patrizi4 D Scoggin5 Short-term benefits Salary or Fees Paid or Payable $ Consulting Fees $ Non Monetary Benefits $ 13,046 138,618 34,500 2,943 30,000 24,000 8,700 251,807 - - - - - - - - 1 J Young was appointed as a director on 18 February 2020. 2 J Robinson was appointed as a director on 27 September 2019. 3 C Henry was appointed as a director on 2 June 2020. 4 S Patrizi resigned as a director on 18 February 2020. 5 D Scoggin resigned as a director on 27 September 2019. Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 Key Management Person S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin O Malone D Lenigas1 Salary or Fees $ 36,000 36,000 36,000 30,000 Short-term benefits Long Term benefits Post-employment benefits Long term incentives Total Consulting Fees $ Non Monetary Benefits $ Long Service Leave $ Superannuation $ Share-based payments $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 77,145 - 33,807 33,807 16,226 $ 69,807 69,807 52,226 - - 30,000 77,145 215,145 - - - - 83,840 298,985 1 D Lenigas resigned as a director on 8 March 2019. 7 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) 2020 Shares During the year, 3,300,000 ordinary shares were issued in relation to the settlement of outstanding invoices for fees owed to key management personnel (2019: nil). The deemed issue price of these shares was $0.017 per share, however, the last sale price on the date of issue, being 27 September 2019, was $0.061 per share resulting in an adjustment to the fair value of these shares of $0.044 per share. The ordinary shares were issued as follows: Total amount of outstanding invoices ($) Key management personnel S Hardcastle O Malone S Patrizi1 No. of shares issued Fair value per share Fair value of shares issued Fair value adjustment2 19,800 16,500 19,800 56,100 1,164,706 970,588 1,164,706 3,300,000 ($) 0.061 0.061 0.061 ($) 71,047 59,206 71,047 201,300 ($) 51,247 42,706 51,247 145,200 1 S Patrizi resigned as a director on 18 February 2020. 2 The fair value adjustment has been included as a share-based payment in the remuneration table for the year ended 30 June 2020. Options Options issued to directors and key management personnel as part of their remuneration during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: Nil) as shown below. No options were exercised or forfeited during the year. Total fair value of options issued ($) No. of options vested Director Option series Grant date No. of options J Young J Young J Young Series 7 Series 8 Series 9 18/02/2020 18/02/2020 18/02/2020 J Robinson J Robinson J Robinson Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 27/09/2019 27/09/2019 27/09/2019 S Hardcastle S Hardcastle S Hardcastle Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 12/12/2019 12/12/2019 12/12/2019 C Henry C Henry C Henry S Patrizi S Patrizi S Patrizi Series 7 Series 8 Series 9 2/06/2020 2/06/2020 2/06/2020 Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 12/12/2019 12/12/2019 12/12/2019 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 15,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 6,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 33,000,000 Value per option ($) 0.0044 0.0032 0.0025 0.0256 0.0182 0.0141 0.0077 0.0058 0.0047 0.0141 0.0115 0.0097 0.0077 0.0058 0.0047 Total value of options issued Consideration paid ($) 8,800 6,400 5,000 20,200 128,000 91,000 70,500 289,500 7,700 5,800 4,700 18,200 28,200 23,000 19,400 70,600 7,700 5,800 4,700 18,200 416,700 ($) - - - - 50 50 50 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - 150 8,800 6,400 5,000 20,200 127,950 90,950 70,450 289,350 7,700 5,800 4,700 18,200 28,200 23,000 19,400 70,600 7,700 5,800 4,700 18,200 416,550 Note: Series 1: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Series 2: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Series 3: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. Series 4: Options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05. Series 5: Options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Series 6: Options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Series 7: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Series 8: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Series 9: Director options exercisable at $0.0607 each expiring 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. - - - - 127,950 - - 127,950 - - - - - - - - - - - - 127,950 8 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020 Performance Rights No performance rights were issued to directors and key management personnel as part of their remuneration during the year ended 30 June 2020. Performance rights were issued to directors and key management personnel as part of their remuneration during the year ended 30 June 2019 as shown below on a pre-consolidated basis. Director Class Grant date No. of performance rights2 3 A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin D Lenigas1 Total Fair value per performance right3 ($) 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 - - - - 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 25,000,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 25,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 12,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 400,000,000 462,000,000 Total fair value of performance rights issued ($) 18,750 5,738 4,931 4,388 33,807 18,750 5,738 4,931 4,388 33,807 9,000 2,754 2,367 2,105 16,226 - - - - - 83,840 1 D Lenigas resigned as a director on 8 March 2019 following which the Board determined that the milestones of the performance rights issued to Mr Lenigas were incapable of satisfaction due to the Mr Lenigas no longer being engaged by the Company. The rights lapsed prior to 30 June 2019 and were valued at a fair value of nil. Accordingly, no amount has been recognised for the performance rights issued to Mr Lenigas in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2019. 2 On 3 August 2018, shareholders approved the issue of 462,000,000 performance rights to the Directors as shown in the above table. These performance rights were issued on 20 August 2018 for nil consideration. Classes B, C and D of the performance rights expire 3 years from their issue date on 20 August 2021. On meeting vesting conditions, the performance rights will each convert into one ordinary share with no further consideration. 3 Pre-consolidated basis. 9 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) 2020 The Board considers that the performance rights are a cost effective and efficient reward for the Company to make to appropriately incentivise the continued performance of the management, and are consistent with the strategic goals and targets of the Company. During the year, 15,500,000 (pre-consolidation) Class A performance rights vested. The remaining performance rights (shown below on a post-consolidated basis) held by a Director will vest on meeting the following performance conditions before the expiry date: Class Vesting Condition - vesting will occur: Number B C D 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.25 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.375 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.50 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 250,000 250,000 250,000 The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares of RareX Limited held directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each specified director and each specified executive, including their personally related entities is as follows: (i) SHARES – 30 June 2020 Held at 1 July 20197 Consolidation adjustment1 Acquired Disposed Other Director J Young2 J Robinson3 S Hardcastle C Henry4 S Patrizi5 D Scoggin6 Company Secretary O Malone - - - - - - - - - - - - 397,000 8,550,000 1,708,823 - 1,414,706 120,000 - - - - - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 (3,840,000) (3,840,000) 970,588 13,161,117 (550,000) (550,000) Held at 30 June 2020 or date of resignation 397,000 8,550,000 1,708,823 - 1,414,706 120,000 580,588 12,771,117 - - - - - - - 1 On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. 2 J Young was appointed as a director on 18 February 2020. 3 J Robinson was appointed as a director on 27 September 2019. 4 C Henry was appointed as a director on 2 June 2020. 5 S Patrizi resigned as a director on 18 February 2020. 6 D Scoggin resigned as a director on 27 September 2019. 7 Pre-consolidation basis. 10 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) (ii) SHARES – 30 June 2019 2020 Director S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin D Lenigas1 Company Secretary O Malone Held at 1 July 2018 Acquired2 Disposed Other Held at 30 June 2019 or date of resignation2 - - - - - - ` - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 - - - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 1 D Lenigas resigned as a director on 8 March 2019. 2.Pre-consolidation basis. The movement during the reporting period in the number of options over ordinary shares of RareX Limited held directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each specified director and each specified executive, including their personally related entities is as follows: (iii) OPTIONS – 30 June 2020 Director J Young2 J Robinson3 S Hardcastle C Henry4 S Patrizi5 D Scoggin6 Company Secretary O Malone Held at 1 July 20197 Consolidation adjustment1 Granted Exercised Expired/ Forfeited/ Other Held at 30 June 2020 or date of resignation - - 20,000,000 - 30,000,000 - - - (19,200,000) - (28,800,000) - 6,000,000 17,750,0008 3,000,000 6,000,000 3,000,000 - 50,000,000 - (48,000,000) - 35,750,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,000,000 17,750,000 3,800,000 6,000,000 4,200,000 - 37,750,000 1 On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. 2 J Young was appointed as a director on 18 February 2020. 3 J Robinson was appointed as a director on 27 September 2019. 4 C Henry was appointed as a director on 2 June 2020. 5 S Patrizi resigned as a director on 18 February 2020. 6 D Scoggin resigned as a director on 27 September 2019. 7 Pre-consolidation basis. 8 Options issued to J Robinson consisted of 15,000,000 in relation to remuneration and 2,750,000 issued as part consideration for the acquisition of the Cummins Range Pty Ltd which holds the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project. 11 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 11. Remuneration Report – Audited (continued) (iv) OPTIONS – 30 June 2019 2020 Director S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin D Lenigas1 Company Secretary O Malone Held at 1 July 20182 Granted Exercised Expired/ Forfeited/ Other Held at 30 June 2019 or date of resignation2 20,000,000 30,000,000 - 100,000,000 - - - - - - - - 20,000,000 - 30,000,000 - - - - 100,000,000 - 150,000,000 - - - - - - - 150,000,000 1 D Lenigas resigned as a director on 8 March 2019. 2 Pre-consolidation basis. The movement during the reporting period in the number of performance rights of RareX Limited held directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each specified director and each specified executive, including their personally related entities is as follows: (v) PERFORMANCE RIGHTS – 30 June 2020 Director S Hardcastle S Patrizi2 D Scoggin3 Held at 1 July 20194 Consolidation adjustment1 Granted Converted Expired/ Forfeited/ Other Held at 30 June 2020 25,000,000 25,000,000 12,000,000 62,000,000 (18,000,000) (18,000,000) (8,640,000) (44,640,000) - - - - (6,250,000) (6,250,000) (3,000,000) (15,500,000) - (750,000) (360,000) (1,110,000) 750,000 - - 750,000 1 On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. 2 S Patrizi resigned as a director on 18 February 2020. 3 D Scoggin resigned as a director on 27 September 2019. 4 Pre-consolidation basis. Director S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin D Lenigas1 Held at 1 July 2018 Granted2 Converted Expired/ Forfeited/ Other2 Held at 30 June 20192 - - - - - 25,000,000 25,000,000 12,000,000 400,000,000 462,000,000 - - - - - - - - (400,000,000) (400,000,000) 25,000,000 25,000,000 12,000,000 - 62,000,000 1 D Lenigas resigned as a director on 8 March 2019. 2 Pre-consolidation basis. Details of share-based payments in existence during the year ended 30 June 2020 are disclosed in this Directors’ Report and Notes 18, 26 and 27 to the Annual Financial Statements. 12 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT Contracts with Directors and Key Management Personnel A summary of contracts entered into with Executives is set out below: 2020 Executive Term of Agreement Base salary per annum including any superannuation* (Non-performance based) Termination Conditions Elements of performance remuneration related Mr Jeremy Robinson Ongoing until terminated in accordance with the agreement $197,100 to 3 months notice by either party • 5,000,000 options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05. • 5,000,000 options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. • 5,000,000 options exercisable at $0.025 each expiring 27 September 2022 and vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. * Base salary quoted is the position as at 30 June 2020; salaries are reviewed annually. [END OF REMUNERATION REPORT] 12. Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services The Group’s current auditor, Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd, did not perform any services in addition to its statutory audit services (2019: nil). 13. Auditor’s Independence Declaration The auditor’s independence declaration for the reporting period ended 30 June 2020 has been received and can be found on page 16. 13 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ REPORT 14. Share Options 2020 At the date of this report 93,900,000 options (2019: 7,200,000) to acquire ordinary shares in RareX Limited were on issue. Type of Options Unquoted options Unquoted options Unquoted options Unquoted options Unquoted options vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05 Unquoted options vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Unquoted options vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Unquoted options Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Unquoted employee options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Unquoted employee options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Unquoted employee options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Unquoted director options vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Expiry date Exercise price Number 24/10/20 30/11/20 30/12/20 27/9/21 $0.125 $0.175 $0.1625 $0.025 400,000 800,000 1,200,000 23,500,000 27/9/22 $0.025 5,000,000 27/9/22 $0.025 5,000,000 27/9/22 $0.025 5,000,000 11/10/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 $0.085 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 30,500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 Share-based payments and options issued to directors, consultants and eligible employees, are disclosed in this Directors’ Report and Notes 18, 26 and 27 to the Annual Financial Statement. Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the Company or any related body corporate. 15. Directors’ Meetings The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year ended 30 June 2020 and the number of meetings attended by each director was as follows: Director Directors’ Meetings Eligible to Attend J Young J Robinson S Hardcastle C Henry S Patrizi D Scoggin 5 7 8 - 3 1 16. Risk Management Directors’ Meetings Attended 5 7 8 - 3 - The Company takes a proactive approach to risk management including monitoring actual performance against budgets and forecast and monitoring investment performance. The Board is responsible for ensuring that risks, and also opportunities, are identified on a timely basis and that the consolidated entity’s objectives and activities are aligned with the risks and opportunities identified by the Board. 14 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities 17. Environmental Regulations and Performance DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020 The Company is required to carry out the exploration and evaluation of its mining tenements in accordance with various State Government Acts and Regulations. In regard to environmental considerations, the Company is required to obtain approval from various State regulatory authorities before any exploration requiring ground disturbance, is carried out. It is normally a condition of such regulatory approval that any area of ground disturbed during the Company’s activities is rehabilitated in accordance with various guidelines. There have been no significant breaches of these guidelines. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Jeremy Robinson Managing Director Dated this 30 September 2020 15 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities 2020 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 Consolidated 2020 2019 $ Notes Income Other income Sale of tenements Total income Expenses Administration expenses Consultants and management expenses Depreciation and amortisation Legal expenses Share-based payment expense Exploration expenses Acquisition of tenements Gain/(loss) on sale of investments Fair value increase/(decrease) in financial assets Foreign exchange loss Impairment Total expenses Loss before income tax Income tax expense Loss attributable to the owners of RareX Limited Expense Other comprehensive loss 4 5 7 27 6 14 48,378 1,301,466 133,961 591,479 1,349,844 725,440 (489,647) (256,181) - (48,371) (1,761,028) (677,849) (6,095,382) 6,900 1,285,809 (1,684) (202) (275,828) (310,695) (4,146) (203,543) (98,840) (452,099) - (595,080) (415,512) (2,053) (576,653) (8,037,635) (2,934,449) (6,687,791) (2,209,009) - - (6,687,791) (2,209,009) Foreign currency translation reserve (455) (1,567) Total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the parent (6,688,246) (2,210,576) Loss per share - basic and diluted 1 Pre-consolidation basis. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. (2.48) cents (0.06) cents1 17 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Total Current Assets Non-current Assets Exploration and evaluation costs Financial assets at fair value Plant and equipment Total Non-current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Provisions Total Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Contributed equity Reserves Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 2020 Consolidated Notes 2020 $ 2019 $ 10 11 14 12 14 15 16 17 18 3,425,058 152,116 - 427,318 283,140 307,737 3,577,174 1,018,195 1,656,046 2,388,942 66,800 505,032 - - 4,111,788 505,032 7,688,962 1,523,227 1,318,230 20,550 1,388,780 1,388,780 6,350,182 165,869 - 165,869 165,869 1,357,358 29,605,193 4,857,730 (28,112,741) 6,350,182 20,405,948 2,376,360 (21,424,950) 1,357,358 18 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 2020 Notes Contributed equity Options reserve Share- based payment reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Accumulated losses Total equity At 1 July 2019 Currency translation differences Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Issue of share capital - cash Issue of share capital – equity settled transactions Transaction costs on share issues Share-based payment expense Fair value consideration for acquisition of subsidiary Fair value consideration for acquisition of tenement Consideration received from issue of options At 30 June 2020 At 1 July 2018 Currency translation differences Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Issue of share capital Transaction costs on share issues Share-based payment expense At 30 June 2019 17 17 17 27 13 12 18 17 17 27 $ 20,405,948 - - 4,520,000 519,313 (313,702) - - - - - 1,383,965 3,660,000 1,097,250 813,634 - - 610 $ 2,294,087 - $ $ $ 83,840 - (1,567) (455) (21,424,950) - $ 1,357,358 (455) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (6,687,791) (6,687,791) - - - - - - - 4,520,000 519,313 (313,702) 1,383,965 4,757,250 813,634 610 29,605,193 4,775,912 83,840 (2,022) (28,112,741) 6,350,182 19,455,681 - 2,279,087 - - - 1,010,006 (59,739) - 20,405,948 - - 15,000 2,294,087 - - - - - 83,840 83,840 - (1,567) (19,215,941) - 2,518,827 (1,567) - (2,209,009) (2,209,009) - - - (1,567) - - - (21,424,950) 1,010,006 (59,739) 98,840 1,357,358 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 19 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 2020 Consolidated Notes 2020 $ 2019 $ CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Other income NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES 19 (1,395,829) 13,437 33,506 (1,348,886) (1,179,479) 2,563 - (1,176,916) CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment Payments for property, plant and equipment Payments for exploration expenditure Payments for acquisition of tenements Proceeds from disposal of tenements Proceeds from sale of investments Proceeds from disposal of royalty Payment of security deposits Proceeds from release of restricted cash Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from share issue Proceeds from issue of options Share issue transaction costs NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - (33,400) - (525,000) 198,333 490,255 - - - 339 130,527 4,520,000 610 (304,534) 4,216,076 30,000 - (49,886) (247,084) 208,200 357,287 100,000 (90,000) 135,173 - 443,690 750,006 - (59,739) 690,267 17 NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,997,717 (42,959) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Effect of movement in exchange rate 427,318 23 470,269 8 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 10 3,425,058 427,318 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 20 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION The financial statements of RareX Limited (the Company or the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2020 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 30th September 2020. RareX Limited is a for profit entity. RareX Limited (the parent) is a company limited by shares, incorporated in Australia, and whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the consolidated entity are described in the Directors' Report. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements include separate financial statements for RareX Limited as an individual entity and the consolidated entity consisting of RareX Limited and its controlled entities. (a) Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. These financial statements have also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for available-for-sale investments, which have been measured at fair value. These financial statements are presented in Australian dollars. Going concern As at 30 June 2020, the Group had working capital of $2,188,394 (2019: $852,326) and returned a loss attributable to owners of $6,687,791 (2019: $2,209,009). The ability of the Group to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the future successful raising of the necessary funding through equity and/or debt and the successful exploitation of the Group’s tenements. The Directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis because the Directors have appropriate plans to raise additional funds if required. These financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Group can meet its commitments as and when they fall due and can therefore continue normal business activities and the realisation of its assets and settlement of its liabilities can occur in the ordinary course of business. In the event the Group is not able to achieve the above requirements, there is uncertainty whether the Group will continue as a going concern and realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in its financial report. (b) Statement of Compliance These financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. These financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and comply with other requirements of the law. (c) New accounting standards and interpretations The Group has adopted all of the new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of these new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in a significant or material change to the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. 21 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Conceptual Framework) The revised Conceptual Framework is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Conceptual Framework contains new definition and recognition criteria as well as new guidance on measurement that affects several Accounting Standards. Where the company has relied on the existing framework in determining its accounting policies for transactions, events or conditions that are not otherwise dealt with under the Australian Accounting Standards, the company may need to review such policies under the revised framework. At this time, the application of the Conceptual Framework is not expected to have a material impact on the company's financial statements. AASB 16 Leases This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Subject to exceptions, a 'right-of-use' asset will be capitalised in the statement of financial position, measured as the present value of the unavoidable future lease payments to be made over the lease term. The exceptions relate to short-term leases of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets (such as personal computers and small office furniture) where an accounting policy choice exists whereby either a 'right-of-use' asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. A liability corresponding to the capitalised lease will also be recognised, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line operating lease expense recognition will be replaced with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included in operating costs) and an interest expense on the recognised lease liability (included in finance costs). In the earlier periods of the lease, the expenses associated with the lease under AASB 16 will be higher when compared to lease expenses under AASB 117. However, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced by interest expense and depreciation in profit or loss under AASB 16. For classification within the statement of cash flows, the lease payments will be separated into both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating or financing activities) component. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially change how a lessor accounts for leases. The adoption of AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 2019 has not led to the recognition of any right-of-use asset, or associated lease liability, as the serviced office agreement does not specify or require fixed office locations, with staff offices moved at the discretion of the lessor. Future effects of the implementation of this standard will depend on details in future agreements. Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted by the Group. New accounting Standards issued but not yet effective A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued by the AASB which are not yet mandatorily applicable to the Company have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. The Company has not elected to adopt any new Accounting Standards or Interpretations prior to their applicable date of implementation. There are no standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. (d) Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiary as at 30 June 2020. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. 22 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. (e) Investment in joint operations A joint operation is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are similar to those necessary to determine control over subsidiaries. The Group accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses relating to its interest in a joint operation in accordance with the IFRSs applicable to the particular assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The Group can elect to contribute to ongoing exploration costs in proportion to its interests or dilute (a farm-out arrangement). If contributions are made during the reporting period, they are accounted for as exploration expenditure. Once the joint arrangement partner had earned its interest, the Company recovers expenditure equivalent to the other joint arrangement partner’s interest. The Group does not record any expenditure made by the farminee on its account. It also does not recognise any gain or loss on its exploration and evaluation farm-out arrangements. Any cash consideration received directly from the farminee is credited against costs previously incurred in relation to the whole interest. When the Group, acting as an operator, receives reimbursement of direct costs recharged to the joint operation, such recharges represent reimbursements of costs that the operator incurred as an agent for the joint operation and therefore have no effect on profit or loss. In many cases, the Group also incurs certain general overhead expenses in carrying out activities on behalf of the joint operation. As these costs can often not be specifically identified, joint operation agreements allow the operator to recover the general overhead expenses incurred by charging an overhead fee that is based on a fixed percentage of the total costs incurred for the year, often in the form of a management fee. Although the purpose of this recharge is very similar to the reimbursement of direct costs, the Group is not acting as an agent in this case. Therefore, the general overhead expenses and the overhead fee are recognised in profit or loss as an expense and income, respectively. (f) Business combinations Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination shall be measured at fair value, which shall be calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair value of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the equity issued by the acquirer, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred. When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating or accounting policies and other pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured at fair value as at the acquisition date through profit or loss. 23 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognised in accordance with AASB 139 either in profit or loss or in other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it shall not be remeasured. (g) Segment reporting Management has assessed that the Group’s reportable business segments under the quantitative criteria set out in AASB 8 Segment Reporting and has determined that no additional operating segments disclosures are required. AASB 8 requires the ‘management approach’ to the identification, measurement and disclosure of operating segments. The ‘management approach’ requires that operating segments be identified on the basis of internal reports that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker, for the purpose of allocating resources and assessing performance. This could also include the identification of operating segments which sell primarily or exclusively to other internal operating segments. In its adoption of the ‘management approach’ to segment reporting, the Group has identified that it continues to operate as a gold, copper and base metals explorer and developer, in a single reportable business segment, under one segment manager, in one geographical location being Australia, consistent with the prior year. The information disclosed in the financial statements is the same information utilised internally by the chief operating decision maker. Accordingly, no additional quantitative or qualitative disclosures are required. (h) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and short-term deposits with an original maturity of not more than 3 months that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above. The consolidated entity does not have any bank overdraft facilities. Where the Company calls cash in advance from its joint venture partners, the cash is recognised as an asset with an offsetting liability for the amount of expenses not yet incurred on the relevant joint venture project at balance date. The liability is then released to the profit and loss as the expenditure is incurred. (i) Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are generally paid on 30-day settlement terms and are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for impairment. Trade receivables are non-interest bearing. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Individual debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off when identified. An impairment provision would be recognised when legal notice has been sent and a reply not received within 30 days. (j) Investments and other financial assets Investments and financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are categorised as either financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, loans and receivables, held-to- maturity investments, or available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Designation is re-evaluated at each financial year end, but there are restrictions on reclassifying to other categories. 24 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of assets not at fair value through profit and loss, directly attributable transaction costs. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the consolidated entity intends to hold for the foreseeable future and has irrevocably elected to classify them as such upon initial recognition. Recognition and Derecognition (i) All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the consolidated entity commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets under contracts that require delivery of the assets within the period established generally by regulation or convention in the market place. Financial assets are derecognised when the right to receive cash flows from the financial assets has expired or when the entity transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of the financial assets. If the entity neither retains nor transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards, it derecognises the asset if it has transferred control of the assets. Loans and receivables (ii) Loans and receivables including loan notes are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at the transaction price minus principal repayments and minus any allowance for impairment or uncollectability. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired. Loans and receivables are included with receivables in current assets in the statement of financial position, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after balance date, which are classified as non-current. Loans and receivables with maturities greater than 12 months are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial assets carried at cost (iii) Investments are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost in the Group’s financial statements. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred on an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value (because its fair value cannot be reliably measured), the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. (k) Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of these items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the consolidated entity and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of comprehensive income during the financial period in which they are incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line and diminishing value methods to allocate the cost of the specific assets over their estimated useful lives. The expected useful lives are detailed in Note 15. 25 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) The assets’ residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end. Impairment (i) The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. The directors have determined that items of plant and equipment do not generate independent cash inflows and that the business of the consolidated entity is, in its entirety, a cash-generating unit. The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is thus determined to be its fair value less costs to sell. An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount. For plant and equipment, impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as an expense. Derecognition and disposal (ii) An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These are included in the statement of comprehensive income. When revalued assets are sold, it is consolidated entity policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to retained earnings. (l) Trade and other payables Trade payables and other payables are carried at the transaction price minus principal repayments. They represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the consolidated entity becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. (m) Provisions and employee benefits Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the consolidated entity expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the statement of comprehensive income net of any reimbursement. Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date using a discounted cash flow methodology. The risks specific to the provision are factored into the cash flows and as such a risk-free corporate bond rate relative to the expected life of the provision is used as a discount rate. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised in finance costs. 26 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave Employee leave benefits (i) Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled with 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. Liabilities for annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in the current provision for the employee benefits. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Expenses for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable. For annual leave, expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Long Service Leave (ii) The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. (n) Share-based payment transactions Equity settled transactions (i) The consolidated entity provides benefits to its directors, employees and consultants in the form of share-based payments, whereby directors and employees render services in exchange for options to acquire shares, rights over shares (equity-settled transactions) and shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Employee Share and Loan Plan (“Plan”). The consolidated entity has also issued ordinary shares and unlisted options as consideration to vendors for the acquisition of exploration licences and drilling services. The cost of these equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value to the Company of the equity instruments at the date at which they were granted in the case of options and shares issued under the Plan for directors, employees and consultants; and the closing share price on, or just before, either the date of entering into, or executing, an exploration licence purchase agreement in the case of options and shares issued to tenement vendors as consideration for the settlement price. The fair value of the unlisted options and shares issued under the Plan is determined using the Black-Scholes model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised as an expense, together with a corresponding increase in equity over the period in which the vesting and/or service conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on the date on which the relevant directors and employees become fully entitled to the options (the vesting date) or shares issued under the Plan. At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative charge to the statement of comprehensive income reflects: (i) (ii) the grant date fair value of the options and shares issued under the Plan; the current best estimate of the number of options and shares issued under the Plan that will ultimately vest, taking into account such factors as the likelihood of employee turnover during the vesting period and the likelihood of vesting conditions being met, based on best available information at balance date; and the extent to which the vesting period has expired. (iii) The charge to the statement of comprehensive income for the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above less the amounts already charged in previous periods. There is a corresponding entry to equity. If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. An additional expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of modification. If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph. 27 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options and shares issued under the Plan is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share. (o) Issued Capital Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. (p) 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 consolidated entity and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Rendering of Services (i) Where the work performed in relation to a joint venture or other contract outcome can be reliably measured: - right to receive compensation for the services provided and the stage of completion can be reliably measured. Stage of completion is measured by reference to the labour hours performed to date as a percentage of total estimated labour hours in relation to a joint venture or for each contract. Where it is probable that a loss will arise in relation to a joint venture or from a contract, the excess of total costs over revenue is recognised as an expense immediately. Where the contract outcome cannot be reliably measured: - revenue is recognised only to the extent that the costs that have been incurred are recoverable. Unearned income is recognised in respect of progress billings and advances on exploration contracts in progress, received in advance, or not represented by work done or reimbursable expenditure incurred, under joint venture arrangements. Such income is recognised and brought to account over time as it is earned. Interest revenue (ii) Revenue is recognised as interest accrued using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised costs of a financial asset and allocating the interest revenue over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. All revenue is stated net of Goods and Services Tax (“GST”). (q) Income tax and other taxes Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the current period’s taxable income. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets, liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial statements purposes. Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. 28 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Tax consolidation legislation RareX Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entity formed a tax consolidated group on 1 July 2008. However, they continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The consolidated entity has applied the stand alone taxpayer approach in determining the appropriate amount of current taxes and deferred taxes to allocate to members of the tax consolidated group. The current and deferred tax amounts are measured in a systematic manner that is consistent with the broad principles in AASB 112 Income Taxes. In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, RareX Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group. Members of the tax consolidated group have not entered into a tax funding agreement and as no current tax assets or liabilities or deferred tax assets are recognised in relation to tax losses or unused tax credits, no contributions or distributions are required to be made under AASB Int 1052 Tax Consolidation Accounting. Other taxes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: · when the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included. · The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as part of operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority. (r) Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated as profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. Diluted earnings per share is calculated as profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for: - - - costs of servicing equity (other than dividends); the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been recognised as expenses; and other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary shares, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. (s) Exploration Expenditure Exploration and evaluation costs are accumulated and accounted for separately on an area of interest basis. An area of interest is represented by an exploration project, which may include multiple tenements within a single geographic region. For each area of interest, the Company makes an election regarding its treatment of exploration and evaluation expenditure (including the costs of tenement acquisitions) and whether it will be charged to the income statement as incurred, under the expense category “exploration expenditure” (or other appropriate expense category), or capitalised as an exploration and evaluation asset, or a combination thereof. 29 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) An exploration and evaluation asset can only be recognised in relation to an area of interest if the following conditions are satisfied: a) b) at least one of the following conditions is also met: the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and (i) (ii) the exploration and evaluation expenditures are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale; and exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the end of the reporting period reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area of interest are continuing. Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditures are recorded as an exploration asset at cost less impairment charges. All capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure are monitored for indicators of impairment. Where an impairment indicator is identified, an assessment is performed for each area of interest to which the exploration and evaluation expenditure is attributed. To the extent that capitalised expenditure is not expected to be recovered it is charged to the income statement. (t) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments Issued by the Consolidated Entity (i) (ii) Classification as debt or equity Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual agreement. Equity instruments An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. (iii) Financial liabilities Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities ‘at fair value through profit and loss’ or ‘other financial liabilities’. (iv) Other financial liabilities Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financially liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. 30 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS NOTES TO ACCOUNTS The Directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Company. Key estimates and judgements (i) Impairment – general The Company assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluation of conditions and events specific to the Company that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using value-in-use calculations, which incorporate various key assumptions. No impairment is recognised for the Hong Kong Gold Project because the Company has an ongoing right to explore over the project with substantive ongoing exploration planned, the Company has not decided to discontinue exploration in the project area, and insufficient data exists that could indicate that the carrying amount of the project is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful development or by sale. (ii) Options and share-based payment transaction The Consolidated Entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes model, using the assumptions and inputs detailed in Note 27. (iii) Tenement acquisition costs The Directors have elected to expense certain tenement acquisition costs in relation to the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project as disclosed in Note 6. 4. OTHER INCOME Interest received Profit on sale of fixed assets Gain on sale of royalty Australian Government cash flow boost Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 14,872 - - 33,506 48,378 3,961 30,000 100,000 - 133,961 31 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 5. SALE OF TENEMENTS Sale of 65% interest in NSW Tenements Sale of 70% interest in Hong Kong Gold Project(ii) Consolidated 2020 $ 1,301,466 - 1,301,466 2019 $ - 591,479 591,479 (i) During the 2020 year, Kincora Copper Ltd (“Kincora”) acquired a 65% interest in RareX’s tenements in New South Wales (except for EL8442). Sale of 65% of New South Wales tenements (excluding EL8442) Cash consideration (CAD175,000) Fair value of Kincora shares received as consideration Total Consideration Less: Carrying value of 65% interest in tenements Gain on sale of tenements $ 198,333 1,103,133 1,301,466 - 1,301,466 (ii) During the 2019 year, Pacton Gold Inc (“Pacton”) acquired a 70% equity interest in RareX’s Hong Kong Project in the Pilbara (Exploration Licence E47/3566). Sale of 70% of Hong Kong Project Cash consideration Fair value of Pacton shares received as consideration Total Consideration Less: carrying value of 70% interest in Hong Kong Project Gain on sale of tenement 6. ACQUISITION OF TENEMENTS $ 208,200 1,561,687 1,769,887 (1,178,408) 591,479 During the year, the Directors elected to expense the following costs in relation to the acquisition of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income: Option fee Upfront consideration – cash Upfront consideration – fair value of RareX Ltd shares issued Exploration asset - Cummins Range Pty Ltd (Note 13) 2019 $ Consolidated 2020 $ 50,000 500,000 813,634 4,731,748 6,095,382 - - - - - 32 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 7. OTHER EXPENSES (a) Consultants and management expense Consultants Directors' fees - executive Directors' fees – non-executive Salary and on costs Company secretarial fees Less: Expenditure allocated to exploration and evaluation (b) Depreciation and amortisation included in income statement Depreciation of plant & equipment 8. INCOME TAX (a) Income tax expense The major components of income tax expense are: Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Current income tax Current income tax charge/(benefit) Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years Deferred income tax Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences Income tax expense/(benefit) reported in statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (b) Amounts charged or credited directly to equity Deferred income tax related to items charged or credited directly to equity Unrealised loss on available-for-sale financial assets Income tax benefit reported in equity (c) Numerical reconciliation of accounting profit to tax expense A reconciliation between tax expense and the accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the consolidated entity's applicable income tax rate is as follows: Accounting loss before income tax At the consolidated entity's statutory income tax rate of 27.5% (2019: 27.5%) Non-deductible items Non-assessable income Share-based payments Unrealised loss on investments Impairment Capital raising expenditure Increase in unrecognised deferred tax assets Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 26,269 149,423 83,189 148,719 30,000 (181,419) 256,181 - - 95,550 71,662 113,483 - 30,000 - 310,695 4,146 4,146 Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (6,687,791) (2,209,009) (1,839,143) (607,477) 3,334 (9,214) 484,283 (353,597) 1,871,751 (39,099) (118,315) - 114,516 - 27,181 114,266 158,580 (21,845) 214,779 - 33 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 8. INCOME TAX (continued) (d) Current tax assets and liabilities Current tax liability (e) Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ - - The Group has not recognised any deferred tax assets or liabilities during the year (2019: Nil). (f) Tax losses The Group has Australian revenue tax losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognised on the statement of financial position of $17,297,867 (2019: $17,722,319) which are available indefinitely for offset against future taxable income subject to continuing to meet the relevant statutory tests. The Group has no Australian capital tax losses available (2019: nil). (g) Unrecognised temporary differences As at 30 June 2020, the Group has other temporary differences (excluding tax differences relating to tax losses) for which no deferred tax asset is recognised in the statement of financial position of $63,411 (2019: $69,196). None of these unrecognised temporary differences relate to investments in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures. (h) Tax consolidation Members of the tax consolidated group and the tax sharing agreement RareX Limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiary were both subsidiaries in a tax-consolidated group with Geoinformatics Exploration Australia Pty Ltd as the head entity until 2 July 2007. A new tax- consolidated group was formed on 1 July 2008 with RareX Limited as Head Entity. Members of the new tax- consolidated group have not yet entered into a tax sharing agreement. 9. EARNINGS PER SHARE The following reflects the income used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations. (a) Earnings used in calculating earnings per share For basic and diluted earnings per share Loss from continuing operations after tax for the year (b) Weighted average number of shares Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of basic earnings per share Weighted average number of shares used in calculation of diluted earnings per share (c) Earnings per share Basic loss per share Diluted loss per share 1 Pre-consolidation basis. Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ (6,687,791) (2,209,009) 270,070,160 3,429,181,7431 270,070,160 3,429,181,7431 (2.48 cents) (2.48 cents) (0.06 cents)1 (0.06 cents)1 34 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 10. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank 11. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Sundry debtors Security and tenement deposits Accrued income GST input tax refundable Prepayments Consolidated 2020 $ 3,425,058 3,425,058 2019 $ 427,318 427,318 Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 8,478 90,000 1,634 38,014 13,990 152,116 175,618 90,000 198 8,057 9,267 283,140 Fair value and credit risk Due to the short term nature of the receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. GST input tax refundable is receivable from the Commonwealth of Australia and is therefore viewed as having low credit risk. Accrued income is receivable from National Australia Bank and is therefore viewed as having low credit risk. 35 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 12. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS NOTES TO ACCOUNTS Cummins Range Rare Earths Project Opening balance Tenement acquisition costs Acquisition of Cummins Range Pty Ltd (refer Note 13) Estimated stamp duty on acquisition of tenement Less: Acquisition of costs expensed Notes (i) Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ - 2,363,634 4,731,748 151,014 (6,095,382) 1,151,014 - - - - - - Hong Kong Gold Project Opening balance Less: Disposal of 70% interest (Note 5) Moroccan Cobalt Project Opening balance Capitalised exploration costs Less: Impairment 505,032 - 505,032 1,683,440 (1,178,408) 505,032 (ii) - - - 1,656,046 - 50,251 (50,251) - 505,032 (i) During the period, Cummins Range Pty Ltd acquired the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project from Element 25 Ltd. The consideration for the acquisition of the project in accordance with the agreement between Cummins Range Pty Ltd and Element 25 Ltd is as follows: • non-refundable option fee of $50,000; • upfront consideration of $500,000 cash and $500,000 settled in shares in RareX Ltd being 13,338,261 shares at a deemed price of $0.0375 per shares. As the share price at the date of issue of these shares was $0.061 per share, for accounting purposes these 13,338,261 shares have a fair value of $813,634; • deferred consideration to be settled on or before 27 September 2020 consisting of $500,000 in cash and a further $500,000 to be settled in cash or shares in RareX Ltd at the election of Rarex Ltd; and • subject to a positive bankable feasibility study (BFS) being achieved within 36 months from settlement, further deferred consideration of $1,000,000 is payable to Element 25 Ltd and is to be settled in cash or shares in RareX Ltd at the election of RareX Ltd. As this further deferred consideration is subject to a positive BFS, it has not been included in the tenement acquisition costs, however, has been disclosed as a contingent liability in Note 23. (ii) The balance carried forward represents the acquisition costs of the Hong Kong Gold Project which is in the exploration and evaluation phase. Ultimate recoupment of exploration expenditure carried forward is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of respective areas. 36 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 13. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY During September 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Cummins Range Pty Ltd which holds the tenements for the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project. The consideration for the acquisition of Cummins Range Pty Ltd was as follows: • non-refundable deposit of $25,000; • 60,000,000 shares in RareX Ltd issued to the shareholders of Cummins Range Pty Ltd or their nominees with a fair value of $3,660,000; and • 25,000,000 options in RareX Ltd with an exercise price of $0.025 and an expiry date of 27/9/21 with a fair value of $1,097,250. Cash deposit Fair value of 60,000,000 shares in RareX Ltd Fair value of 25,000,000 options in RareX Ltd Total consideration paid $ 25,000 3,660,000 1,097,250 4,782,250 The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition of Cummins Range Pty Ltd are as follows: Cash Other receivables Exploration and evaluation assets Trade and other payables Net identifiable assets acquired Add: Exploration asset Net assets acquired Total consideration paid $ 339 5,626 50,000 (5,463) 50,502 4,731,748 4,782,250 4,782,250 The acquisition of Cummins Range Pty Ltd has been accounted for as an acquisition of an asset on the basis that it does not constitute a business as defined by AASB 3 Business Combinations. 37 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 14. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Current Shares in listed corporations, at fair value4 - Cadence Minerals PLC (nil shares; 2019: 7,000,000 shares)2 - Pacton Gold Inc (nil shares; 2019: 1,687,113 shares)3 Non-Current Shares in listed corporations, at fair value - Kincora Copper Ltd (14,950,000 shares; 2019: nil shares)1 Investment in Atlas Managem Sarl (20% interest) Less: Impairment - - - 2,388,942 507,084 (507,084) 2,388,942 Impairment expense in Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Impairment of Moroccan Cobalt licences capitalised exploration costs Impairment of investment in Atlas Managem Sarl Impairment of Moroccan VAT receivable - - 202 202 13,911 293,826 307,737 - 507,084 (507,084) - 49,853 507,084 19,716 576,653 1 The shares in Kincora Copper Ltd were received as consideration for the disposal of 65% of the Company’s New South Wales tenement (excluding EL8442) (refer Note 5). The market value of the shares as at 30 June 2020 is based on a closing price of Kincora Copper Ltd shares of CAD0.15 and an exchange rate of 1AUD = 0.9387CAD. 2 The shares in Cadence Minerals PLC were received as consideration for the disposal of 10% of the Leogang Cobalt Nickel Project in Austria. The market value of the shares as at 30 June 2019 is based on a closing price of Cadence shares of GBP0.00110 and an exchange rate of 1AUD = 0.5535GBP. 3 The shares in Pacton Gold Inc were received as consideration for the disposal of 70% of the Hong Kong Gold Project in Western Australia (refer Note 5). The market value of the shares as at 30 June 2019 is based on a closing price of Pacton shares of CAD0.16 and an exchange rate of 1AUD = 0.9187CAD. 4 During the 2019 year, the Company commenced the sale of the shares in Cadence Minerals PLC and Pacton Gold Inc. The sale of the remaining shares in Cadence Minerals PLC and Pacton Gold Inc was completed during the year ended 30 June 2020. Accordingly, as at 30 June 2019, these shares have been accounted for as a current financial asset at fair value through profit or loss. 15. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Original Cost Computer Equipment At 1 July Additions Disposals At 30 June Plant and Equipment At 1 July Additions Disposals At 30 June Total Plant and Equipment At 1 July Additions Disposals At 30 June Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 16,628 - - 16,628 - 66,800 - 66,800 16,628 66,800 - 83,428 16,628 - - 16,628 43,718 - (43,718) - 60,346 - (43,718) 16,628 38 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 15. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) NOTES TO ACCOUNTS Accumulated Depreciation Computer Equipment At 1 July Depreciation charge for year Accumulated depreciation on disposals At 30 June Plant and Equipment At 1 July Depreciation charge for year Accumulated depreciation on disposals At 30 June Total Accumulated Depreciation At 1 July Depreciation charge for year Accumulated depreciation on disposals At 30 June Total Plant and Equipment Original cost Accumulated depreciation Net carrying amount Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 16,628 - - 16,628 - (iii)- - - 16,628 - - 16,628 83,428 (16,628) 66,800 12,482 4,146 - 16,628 43,718 - (43,718) - 56,200 4,146 (43,718) 16,628 16,628 (16,628) - (i) The useful life of the assets was estimated as follows: Sundry equipment: Computer equipment: Motor vehicles: Furniture and Fittings: Library: Leasehold improvements: 5 to 15 years 4 years 5 to 8 years 5 to 15 years 7 years Over the remainder of the lease term up to 2 years (ii) No assets have been pledged as security for borrowings. (iii) The plant and equipment acquired during the year was not installed ready-for-use as at 30 June 2020. Accordingly, the asset was not depreciated during the year ended 30 June 2020. 16. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Trade payables Accrued expenses Deferred consideration for Cummins Range Project Estimated stamp duty accrued on Cummins Range acquisition Notes (i) – (ii) Consolidated 2020 $ 124,355 42,861 1,000,000 151,014 2019 $ 96,673 69,196 - - 1,318,230 165,869 Terms and conditions: (i) Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. (ii) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms. 39 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 17. ISSUED CAPITAL Ordinary shares Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 29,605,193 20,405,948 Notes (a) (a) Ordinary shares Issued and fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends. On 2 August 2019, the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of capital of the Company on the basis of 1 ordinary share for every 25 ordinary shares held. This consolidation of capital also applied to options and performance rights on the same basis. Unless stated otherwise, references to shares, options and performance rights in these financial statements are on a post-consolidation basis. Movement in ordinary shares on issue As at 1 July Add: Conversion of performance rights Consolidation of capital Fair value of shares issued for part consideration for acquisition of Cummins Range Pty Ltd Shares issued via placement Fair value of shares issued for settlement of unpaid director fees Fair value of shares issued for settlement of unpaid service provider invoices Fair value of shares issued for part consideration for acquisition of Cummins Range Rare Earths Project Shares issued via placement Fair value of shares issued to service provider Fair value of shares issued to service provider Fair value of shares issued to service provider Shares issued via placement Shares issued via placement Shares prospectus Fair value of shares issued as part staged consideration acquisition of Atlas Managem Sarl Shares issued under cleansing prospectus Transaction costs on share issues issued under cleansing for Less: As at 30 June 1 Pre-consolidation basis. Consolidated 2020 2019 No. of shares $ No. of shares $ 3,504,387,6751 15,500,0001 (3,379,092,015) 20,405,948 3,124,385,6751 - - - - 19,455,681 - - 60,000,000 3,660,000 - - 68,823,540 1,170,000 2,329,412 142,094 5,629,412 343,394 13,338,261 813,634 20,833,334 1,250,000 312,500 277,949 9,688 6,949 312,500 17,188 - - 42,000,000 - 2,100,000 - - 250,000,0001 - 750,000 3 1,0001 - - - - - - 130,000,0001 260,000 1,0001 3 - 354,652,568 (313,702) - 29,605,193 3,504,387,6751 (59,739) 20,405,948 40 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 17. ISSUED CAPITAL (CONTINUED) (b) Capital Risk Management When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain appropriate returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures an appropriate cost of capital available for the entity. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares, enter into joint ventures or sell assets. The entity does not have a defined share buy-back plan. No dividends were paid in the year ended 30 June 2020 and no dividends are expected to be paid in the 2020/21 financial year. The consolidated entity is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. Management reviews management accounts on a monthly basis and actual expenditures against budget on a monthly basis. 18. RESERVES Options reserve Share-based payment reserve Foreign currency translation reserve (a) Movement in reserves Options reserve Balance at beginning of the financial year Consideration received from issue of options Fair value of options issued Balance at end of financial year Share-based payment reserve Balance at beginning of the financial year Fair value of performance rights issued Balance at end of financial year Foreign currency translation reserve Balance at beginning of the financial year Currency translation differences Balance at end of financial year (b) Nature and purpose of reserves Consolidated 2020 $ 4,775,912 83,840 (2,022) 4,857,730 2019 $ 2,294,087 83,840 (1,567) 2,376,360 2,294,087 610 2,481,215 4,775,912 2,279,087 - 15,000 2,294,087 83,840 - 83,840 (1,567) (455) (2,022) - 83,840 83,840 - (1,567) (1,567) The options reserve records the value of share options issued to the Company's directors, employees, consultants and brokers as well as the vendors of drilling services and tenements. The share-based payments reserve records the value of performance rights issued to the Company's directors. The foreign currency translation reserve is used to recognise exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations to Australian dollars. 41 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 18. RESERVES (CONTINUED) (c) Movement in options Expiry date of options Notes Exercise price On issue at 1 July 2019(i) Consolidation adjustment(ii) Granted Exercised 31/5/20 30/11/20 31/12/20 31/12/20 27/09/21 27/09/22 27/09/22 27/09/22 11/10/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 12/12/22 11/10/22 11/10/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 11/10/22 11/10/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 22/12/22 11/10/22 (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) (xvii) (xviii) (xix) (xx) (xxi) (xxii) (xxiii) (xxiv) (xxv) (xxvi) (xxvii) $0.1000 $0.1750 $0.1625 $0.1250 $0.0250 $0.0250 $0.0250 $0.0250 $0.0850 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0850 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0850 $0.0850 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0607 $0.0850 120,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 10,000,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 180,000,000 (115,200,000) (19,200,000) (28,800,000) (9,600,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (172,800,000) - - - - 25,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 18,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 7,000,000 93,000,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cancelled/ expired/ forfeited (4,800,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (4,800,000) On issue at 30 June 2020 - 800,000 1,200,000 400,000 25,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 18,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 7,000,000 95,400,000 All option granted have been valued according to the Binomial Tree model. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) (xvii) (xviii) (xix) (xx) (xxi) (xxii) (xxiii) (xxiv) (xxv) (xxvi) (xxvii) Pre-consolidation basis. On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. Issued to consultant and director in June 2017. Issued to a director in December 2017. Issued to a director in January 2018. Issued to a consultant in October 2018. Issued to the vendors of Cummins Range Pty Ltd in September 2019. Issued to J Robinson (Executive Director) in September 2019; vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05. Issued to J Robinson (Executive Director) in September 2019; vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Issued to J Robinson (Executive Director) in September 2019; vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Issued to a consultant in October 2019. Issued to S Hardcastle and S Patrizi (Non-Executive Directors) in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Issued to S Hardcastle and S Patrizi (Non-Executive Directors) in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Issued to S Hardcastle and S Patrizi (Non-Executive Directors) in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. Issued to an employee in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Issued to an employee in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Issued to an employee in December 2019; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. Issued to a consultant in December 2019. Issued to J Young (Non-Executive Chairman) in February 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Issued to J Young (Non-Executive Chairman) in February 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Issued to J Young (Non-Executive Chairman) in February 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. Issued to a consultant in March 2020. Issued to a consultant in June 2020. Issued to C Henry (Non-Executive Director) in June 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10. Issued to C Henry (Non-Executive Director) in June 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15. Issued to C Henry (Non-Executive Director) in June 2020; vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20. Issued to a consultant in June 2020. 42 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 18. RESERVES (CONTINUED) (d) Movement in performance rights Note Exercise price (i) (i) (i) (i) $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 On issue at 1 July 2019(ii) 15,500,000 15,500,000 15,500,000 15,500,000 62,000,000 Consolidation adjustment(iii) - (14,880,000) (14,880,000) (14,880,000) (44,640,000) Granted during the year - - - - - Vested during the year(ii)(iv) (15,500,000) - - - (15,500,000) Cancelled/ expired/ forfeited (v) - (370,000) (370,000) (370,000) (1,110,000) On issue at 30 June 2020 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 750,000 Class A Class B Class C Class D (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Performance rights issued to Directors. Pre-consolidation basis. On 2 August 2019 the shareholders of the Company approved the consolidation of the Company’s capital on a 1 for 25 basis. Performance rights vested following satisfying the service condition. Performance rights lapsed following resignation of D Scoggin and S Patrizi. Class Vesting Condition - vesting will occur: B C D 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.25 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.375 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP for the shares on the ASX is A$0.50 or higher within 3 years from the date of issue, provided that the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Number on issue at 30 June 2020 250,000 250,000 250,000 43 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 19. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS RECONCILIATION NOTES TO ACCOUNTS Reconciliation of the net loss after tax to net cash flows from operations Loss from ordinary activities after income tax (6,687,791) (2,209,009) Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ Adjustments for: Depreciation Impairment Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (Gain)/loss on disposal of investments Gain on sale of tenements Equity settled share-based payments Equity settled payments Gain on sale of royalty Unrealised (loss)/gain on investments Costs associated with disposal of investments Acquisition of tenements expense Foreign exchange gain Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables Increase in other assets (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables Increase in provisions Net cash flow used in operating activities - 202 - (6,900) (1,301,466) 1,761,028 142,249 - (1,285,809) - 6,095,382 (648) (31,445) (6,158) (48,080) 20,550 (1,348,886) 4,146 576,652 (30,000) 595,080 (591,479) 98,840 - (100,000) 415,512 (12,036) - (1,536) 9,294 (975) 68,595 - (1,176,916) 20. INTEREST IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED OPERATIONS As at 30 June 2020, the Group had the following significant interests in joint ventures: (i) (ii) (iii) New South Wales tenements (excluding EL8442): On 12 March 2020, RareX announced Kincora Copper Limited (Kincora) had exercised its option to acquire a 65% interest in its NSW tenements (excluding EL8442) with RareX retaining a 35% free carried interest until such time as a positive scoping study or preliminary economic assessment is delivered, following which industry standard joint venture dilution mechanisms will apply. Hong Kong Gold Project: On 7 December 2018, RareX announced the completion of an agreement with Canadian listed Pacton Gold Inc (TSXV: PAC) (Pacton) which provided for Pacton to acquire a 70% equity interest in RareX’s Hong Kong Project in the Pilbara (Exploration Licence E47/3566 covering 40.15 km2). Under the agreement, Pacton will act as operator of the Hong Kong Project and must spend a minimum of CAD$500,000 on Hong Kong within two years of completion of the transaction. RareX will be free carried with respect to joint venture expenditure until a decision to mine is made unanimously by both parties. Orange East Project: On 12 May 2020, the Company announced that the joint venture with Alkane Resources Ltd in relation to the Orange East Project (EL8442) had ceased and accordingly, RareX retains 100% ownership of this tenement. Under this joint venture, Alkane Resources Ltd had the right to earn up to a 60% interest in the tenement. 44 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 21. SEGMENT INFORMATION Operating segments are reported in a manner that is consistent with the internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), which has been identified by the Group as the Board of Directors. An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group’s other components. At 30 June 2020, the Group had the following segments: Operating Profit/(Loss) Total Assets Total Liabilities 30/6/2020 $ 30/6/2019 $ 30/6/2020 $ 30/6/2019 $ 30/6/2020 $ 30/6/2019 $ (7,925,260) - 1,158,544 - (1,161,303) - 570,396 505,032 505,032 - - - (3,133) (2,769) (29,266) (960,746) (41,247) (35,960) - 458 - 971 (1,092) (472) - - - 1,311,115 (1,779,930) (6,687,791) (2,209,009) 6,024,928 7,688,962 1,017,224 (176,385) 1,523,227 (1,338,780) (165,397) (165,869) - - - Rare Earths (Western Australia) Gold (Western Australia) Cobalt/Nickel (Austria) Cobalt (Morocco) Copper/Gold (New South Wales) Corporate 22. COMMITMENTS Estimated commitments for which no provisions were included in the financial statements are as follows: (a) Exploration Expenditure Commitments: Payable - not later than one year - later than one year and not later than five years Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 277,848 111,392 389,240 593,826 408,305 1,002,131 Included in overall commitments calculations are estimates of the Company’s expected commitments in respect of its sole funded exploration licences. in respect of outstanding expenditure All the exploration expenditure commitments are non-binding, commitments, in that the Company or its joint venture partners have the option to relinquish and lose these licences or their contractual commitments at any stage, at the cost of its cumulative expenditures up to the point of relinquishment. Refer to Note 20 for details of Jointly Controlled Operations. (b) Lease Commitments The Company has no lease commitments which result in recognition of any right-of-use asset, or associated lease liability. 45 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 22. COMMITMENTS (continued) (c) Contractual Commitments The Company entered an agreement to acquire up to 100% of three cobalt licences in Morocco. As at the balance date, the Company had acquired a 20% interest in these cobalt licences via the completion of the first stage of the acquisition by acquiring an initial 20% interest in Atlas Managem S.A.R.L, which holds three Moroccan licences. The Board is currently reviewing its strategy and options for the Morocco Cobalt Project and at this point, has elected not to progress with Stage 2 of the acquisition of Atlas Managem. The remaining stages of the acquisition, which at this time the Directors have elected not to proceed with, are as follows: - - - - ("Stage 2"): payment of US$200,000 and issue of 120 million fully paid ordinary shares in RareX within 6 months and 5 days from the completion of Stage 1, in consideration for a further 20% interest; ("Stage 3"): payment of US$200,000 and issue of 120 million fully paid ordinary shares in RareX within 6 months and 5 days from the completion of Stage 2, in consideration for a further 20% interest; ("Stage 4"): payment of US$200,000 and issue of 120 million fully paid ordinary shares in RareX within 6 months and 5 days from the completion of Stage 3, in consideration for a further 20% interest; and ("Stage 5"): payment of US$200,000 and issue of 120 million fully paid ordinary shares in RareX within 6 months and 5 days from the completion of Stage 4, in consideration for a further 20% interest, such that RareX (or a subsidiary of RareX) will have acquired or been issued a 100% interest at the completion of Stage 5. 23. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 1. During the year ended 30 June 2017, the Company acquired the Leogang Cobalt-Nickel Sulphide Project in Austria. In the event that RareX elects to mine the Leogang Project a further $300,000 “finder’s fee” will be payable, in a mix of cash and shares. 2. Subject to a positive bankable feasibility study (BFS) being achieved within 36 months from settlement of the acquisition of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project by the Company, further deferred consideration of $1,000,000 is payable to Element 25 Ltd which is to be settled in cash or shares in RareX Ltd at the election of RareX Ltd. As this further deferred consideration is subject to a positive BFS, it is disclosed as a contingent liability and has not been brought to account as a liability in the financial statements as at 30 June 2020. 46 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 24. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Ultimate parent (a) The ultimate Australian parent entity and the ultimate parent of the consolidated entity is RareX Limited. Subsidiaries (b) The subsidiaries of RareX Limited are listed in the following table: Name Cummins Range Pty Ltd Geoinformatics Exploration Tasmania Pty Ltd Leogang Austria Pty Ltd Ste Clancy Morocco Sarl Nature of investment Country of incorporation % Equity interest 2019 2020 Investment $ 2020 2019 Ordinary shares Australia Ordinary shares Ordinary shares Ordinary shares Australia Australia Morocco 100 100 100 100 - 4,782,250 100 100 100 1 10 15 - 1 10 15 Transactions with related parties (c) The following table provides the total amount of transactions (GST exclusive where GST applies) entered into with related parties for the relevant financial year. The transactions have all been undertaken on an arms’ length basis. Purchase of goods and services Legal fees billed by the Bellanhouse Legal, a related party of Shaun Hardcastle Fair value of 8,250,000 shares and 2,750,000 options in RareX issued to Jeremy Robinson as one of the vendors of Cummins Range Pty Ltd which holds the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project. These shares and options were issued as part of the acquisition of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project and Mr Robinson was appointed as Executive Director of RareX following completion of the acquisition. Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 31,288 71,004 623,948 - Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ Amounts owed in respect of related party transactions included in the trade creditors and accruals balance at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 are as follows: Director fees billed by John Young Director fees billed by David Scoggin Director fees billed by the Agneii Family Trust, a trust controlled by a director, Scott Patrizi Director fees billed by the Rod Dog Pty Ltd, a company controlled by a director, Shaun Hardcastle Legal fees billed by Bellanhouse Legal, a related party of Shaun Hardcastle Fees for company secretarial services billed by Malone Corporate Services Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Company Secretary, Oonagh Malone 3,667 - 825 - - - - 21,000 12,000 12,000 10,000 4,140 47 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent to 30 June 2020: • • commenced drilling at its 100%-owned Cummins Range Rare Earths Project and successfully completed 58 holes for 6,146m of Reverse Circulation drilling; and issued 7,462,687 ordinary shares to Element 25 Ltd as settlement of $500,000 of the deferred consideration in relation to the acquisition of the Cummins Range Rare Earths Project. 26. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (a) Details of Key Management Personnel The names of the Company’s officeholders in office at any time during the financial year are as follows. Officeholders were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. J Young J Robinson S Hardcastle C Henry O Malone S Patrizi D Scoggin Chairman (Non-Executive) – appointed 18 February 2020 Director (Executive) – appointed 27 September 2019 Director (Non-Executive) Director (Non-Executive) – appointed 2 June 2020 Company Secretary) Director (Non-Executive) – resigned 18 February 2020 Director (Non-Executive) – resigned 27 September 2019 (b) Compensation for Key Management Personnel Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments Total Compensation Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 251,807 25,279 561,750 838,836 215,145 - 83,840 298,985 48 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 27. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE (a) Recognised share-based payments expenses The expense recognised for the expensing of employee and consultant services received is shown in the table below: Recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Consolidated 2019 $ 2020 $ Expense recognised for directors’ services received Expense arising transactions – directors from equity-settled share-based payment Equity payment recognised for consulting fees Equity-settled share-based payment transactions – options issued for consideration for facilitation of acquisition and ongoing consultancy services Total recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (b) Weighted average remaining contractual life 561,750 561,750 1,199,278 1,199,278 1,761,028 83,840 83,840 15,000 15,000 98,840 The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options on issue is 2.0 years (2019: 1.11 years). (c) Range of exercise price The range of the exercise prices of the options on issue is $0.025 - $0.175 (2019: $0.004 - $0.007 on a pre- consolidation basis). (d) Weighted average fair value The fair value of the options issued as share-based payments during the year was $0.0267 per option (2019: $0.0031 per option on a pre-consolidation basis). (e) Weighted average share price The weighted average price per share in relation to shares issued during the year was $0.0445 (2019: $0.00266 on a pre-consolidation basis). 49 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 27. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE (continued) (f) Option valuation During the year ended 30 June 2020, the following share based payments were made. The options have been valued by the Directors using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following: Underlying value of the security Exercise price Valuation date Expiry date Life of Options in years Volatility Risk free rate Probability of vesting1 Number of Options Valuation per Option Valuation Total consideration paid by option holders Valuation less consideration paid Cummins Range Consideration Options $0.061 $0.025 27/09/2019 27/09/2021 2 100.00% 0.70% N/a Employee Options #1 Employee Options #2 Employee Options #3 Consultant Options #1 Director Options #1 Director Options #2 $0.061 $0.025 27/09/2019 27/09/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 54.50% $0.061 $0.025 27/09/2019 27/09/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 38.70% $0.061 $0.025 27/09/2019 27/09/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 30.10% $0.055 $0.085 11/10/2019 11/10/2022 3 100.00% 0.68% N/a $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 31.70% $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 23.90% 25,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 18,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 0.0439 1,097,500 250 1,097,250 0.0256 128,000 50 127,950 0.0182 91,000 50 90,950 0.0141 70,500 50 70,450 0.0292 525,600 180 525,420 0.0077 15,400 - 15,400 0.0058 11,600 - 11,600 50 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 27. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS Underlying value of the security Exercise price Valuation date Expiry date Life of Options in years Volatility Risk free rate Probability of vesting1 Number of Options Valuation per Option Valuation Total consideration paid by option holder Valuation less consideration paid Underlying value of the security Exercise price Valuation date Expiry date Life of Options in years Volatility Risk free rate Probability of vesting1 Number of Options Valuation per Option Valuation Total consideration paid by option holder Valuation less consideration paid Director Options #3 Employee Options #4 Employee Options #5 Employee Options #6 Consultant Options #2 Director Options #4 Director Options #5 $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 19.10% $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 31.70% $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 23.90% $0.044 $0.0607 12/12/2019 12/12/2022 3 100.00% 0.70% 19.10% $0.046 $0.085 20/12/2019 11/10/2022 2.8 $0.035 $0.0607 $0.035 $0.0607 18/2/2020 18/2/2020 22/12/2022 22/12/2022 2.8 2.8 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 0.85% N/a 0.72% 26.6% 0.72% 19.4% 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 0.0047 9,400 - 9,400 0.0077 11,550 - 11,550 0.0058 8,700 - 8,700 0.0047 7,050 - 7,050 0.0219 65,700 30 65,670 0.0044 8,800 - 8,800 0.0032 6,400 - 6,400 Director Options #6 Consultant Options #3 Consultant Options #4 Director Options #7 Director Options #8 Director Options #9 Consultant Options #5 $0.035 $0.0607 18/2/2020 22/12/2022 2.8 100.00% 0.72% 15.0% $0.033 $0.085 $0.055 $0.085 5/3/2020 2/6/2020 $0.055 $0.0607 2/6/2020 $0.055 $0.0607 2/6/2020 $0.055 $0.0607 2/6/2020 $0.065 $0.085 24/6/2020 11/10/2022 11/10/2022 22/12/2022 22/12/2022 22/12/2022 11/10/2022 2.6 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.3 100.00% 128.61% 128.61% 128.61% 128.61% 132.20% 0.41% N/a 0.26% N/a 0.26% 38.5% 0.26% 31.2% 0.26% 26.5% 0.27% N/a 2,000,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 7,000,000 0.0025 5,000 - 5,000 0.0125 15,625 - 15,625 0.0332 41,500 - 41,500 0.0141 28,200 - 28,200 0.0115 23,000 - 23,000 0.0097 19,400 - 19,400 1 The probability of vesting in relation to share price vesting conditions is calculated using a probability calculation model and the volatility of the share price. 0.0417 291,900 - 291,900 51 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 27. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) During the year ended 30 June 2019, the following share-based payments were made which have been accounted for in the option reserve: (1) The following options, which were issued to a consultant and vested immediately, were recorded at their fair value in the option reserve. The options have been valued by the Directors using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following: Underlying value of the security Exercise price Valuation date Expiry date Life of Options in years Volatility Risk free rate Number of Options Valuation per Option Valuation Consultant Options $0.002 $0.005 24 October 2018 24 October 2020 2 years 190.13% 2.06% 10,000,000 $0.0015 $15,000 52 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 27. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) Share based payments expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2020 consists of the shares and options issued as follows: Shares Fair value adjustment for shares issued to directors and management personnel to settle unpaid fees Fair value adjustment for shares issued to service providers to settle unpaid invoices Fair value of shares issued to supplier Sub-Total Shares Options Employee Options #1 Employee Options #2 Employee Options #3 Consultant Options #1 Director Options #1 Director Options #2 Director Options #3 Employee Options #4 Employee Options #5 Employee Options #6 Consultant Options #2 Director Options #4 Director Options #5 Director Options #6 Consultant Options #3 Consultant Options #4 Director Options #7 Director Options #8 Director Options #9 Consultant Options #5 Sub-Total Options Total Share Based Payments Expense $ 145,200 204,988 26,875 377,063 127,950 90,950 70,450 525,420 15,400 11,600 9,400 11,550 8,700 7,050 65,670 8,800 6,400 5,000 15,625 41,500 28,200 23,000 19,400 291,900 1,383,965 1,761,028 Share based payments expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2019 consists of options and performance rights as follows: Options Consultant Options Sub-Total - Options Director Performance Rights Tranche 1 Tranche 2 Tranche 3 Tranche 4 Sub-Total – Director Performance Rights Total Share Based Payments Expense $ $15,000 $15,000 $46,500 $14,230 $12,229 $10,881 $83,840 $98,840 53 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 27. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) (g) Performance rights valuation No performance rights were issued during the year ended 30 June 2020. During the year ended 30 June 2019, the following share-based payments were made which have been accounted for in the share-based payments reserve: (1) The following performance rights, which were issued to Directors, were recorded at their fair value in the share-based payment reserve. The performance rights have been valued by the Directors at the closing share price on the grant date, less discounts to reflect the effects of any market based vesting conditions as detailed in the below table. The expected vesting period for each performance right for performance based vesting conditions is the period until expiry of the performance right. Recipient Class Grant date Expiry date S Hardcastle S Patrizi D Scoggin A B C D A B C D A B C D 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2019 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2019 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2018 20/8/2019 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 20/8/2021 Total 1 Pre-consolidation basis. 28. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION Share price at grant date ($) 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 No. of performance rights outstanding at 30 June 20191 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 25,000,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 6,250,000 25,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 12,000,000 62,000,000 Discount applied to share price at grant date to reflect market based vesting conditions Fair value per performance right ($) Total fair value of performance rights issued ($) 0.0% 69.4% 73.7% 76.6% 0.0% 69.4% 73.7% 76.6% 0.0% 69.4% 73.7% 76.6% 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 0.003000 0.000612 0.000526 0.000468 18,750 5,738 4,931 4,388 33,807 18,750 5,738 4,931 4,388 33,807 9,000 2,754 2,367 2,105 16,226 83,840 The auditor of RareX Limited was Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd. Amounts received or due and receivable by Walker Wayland WA Audit Pty Ltd (formerly Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd) for: - an audit or review of the financial statements of the entity and its controlled entity - other services in relation to the entity and its controlled entity Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 22,500 - 22,500 19,500 - 19,500 54 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 29. INFORMATION RELATING TO RAREX LIMITED (‘the Parent Entity’) ASSETS Current Assets Non-current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Non-current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Issued capital Reserves Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY 2020 $ 2019 $ 3,569,083 2,953,113 6,522,196 172,014 - 172,014 6,350,182 1,017,122 505,033 1,522,155 165,552 - 165,552 1,356,603 30,065,194 4,859,752 (28,574,764) 6,350,182 20,865,949 2,377,927 (21,887,273) 1,356,603 Loss of the parent entity (6,889,899) (2,215,282) Total comprehensive loss of the parent entity (6,889,899) (2,215,282) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity: Nil. Reserves included in the parent entity: Options reserve Share-based payment reserve 2020 $ 2019 $ 4,775,912 83,840 4,859,752 2,294,087 83,840 2,377,927 Commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment by the parent entity: Nil. 30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES The consolidated entity’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and short-term deposits. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the consolidated entity’s operations. The consolidated entity has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations. It is, and has been throughout the entire period under review, the consolidated entity’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken. For all financial instruments of the Company, the carrying value approximates the fair value. The main risk arising from the consolidated entity’s financial instruments is cash flow interest rate risk. Other minor risks are either summarised below or disclosed at Note 10 in the case of credit risk and Note 15 in the case of capital risk management. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks. 55 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entity 2020 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) (a) Cash Flow Interest Rate Risk The consolidated entity’s exposure to the risks of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the consolidated entity’s short-term deposits with a floating interest rate. These financial assets with variable rates expose the consolidated entity to cash flow interest rate risk. All other financial assets and liabilities in the form of receivables and payables are non-interest bearing. The consolidated entity does not engage in any hedging or derivative transactions to manage interest rate risk. In regard to its interest rate risk, the consolidated entity continuously analyses its exposure. Within this analysis consideration is given to potential renewals of existing positions, alternative investments and the mix of fixed and variable interest rates. The sensitivity to the movement in interest rates for the likely range of outcomes is immaterial. Based on the sensitivity analysis only interest revenue from variable rate deposits and cash balances is impacted, resulting in a decrease or increase in overall income. (b) Liquidity risk The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash reserves and through the continuous monitoring of budgeted and actual cash flows. Further, the consolidated entity only invests surplus cash with major financial institutions. Contracted maturities of payables: Payable - less than 6 months - 6 to 12 months - 1 to 5 years - later than 5 years Total (c) Commodity price risk Consolidated 2020 $ 2019 $ 1,318,230 - - - 1,318,230 165,869 - - - 165,869 The consolidated entity has no direct commodity exposures. (d) Foreign currency risk The consolidated entity undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currency and is exposed to foreign currency risk through foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting. Given the current level of transactions denominated in foreign currency, the Directors consider foreign current risk not material. (e) Carrying values of financial instruments not recognised at fair value Due to their short term nature, the carrying value of financial assets and financial liabilities, not recognised at fair value, recorded in the financial statements approximates their respective fair values, determined in accordance with accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 of the financial statements. 56 RareX Limited ABN: 65 105 578 756 and controlled entities DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Directors of RareX Limited declare that: 1. In the opinion of the Directors: 2020 (a) the attached financial statements and the notes thereto of the Company and of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s and consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and (ii) complying with Accounting Standards; (b) (c) the attached financial statements and the notes thereto of the Company and of the consolidated entity are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board; and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. 2. This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2020. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to Section 295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the Board Jeremy Robinson Managing Director Dated this 30 September 2020 57 ASX Additional Information Shareholder Information The following information is based on share registry information processed up to 27 October 2020. Distribution of Fully Paid Ordinary Shares The number of holders, by size of holding, for fully paid ordinary shares in the Company is: Spread of Holders 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 and over Total Number of Holders Number of Shares 247 535 728 1,823 512 3,845 81,999 1,849,529 5,663,643 69,924,676 300,745,408 378,265,255 There are 544 holders of unmarketable parcels comprising a total of 880,219 ordinary shares amounting to 0.23% of issued capital. Twenty Largest Holders of Shares Shareholder Mr Antonius Joseph Smit Cale Consulting Pty Ltd National Nominees Limited Mr Jeremy Kim Robinson Element 25 Limited Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited Evans Leap Holdings Pty Ltd BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Mr Maxwell Alfred Kippe Mr Kim Robinson Kyriaco Barber Pty Ltd Mrs Jennifer Grace Robinson Troca Enterprises Pty Ltd Mr Shane Edward Szwedyc & Mrs Ma Ladonna Szwedyc CS Fourth Nominees Pty Limited HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Dabbler Pty Ltd Ocean View WA Pty Ltd Kingslane Pty Ltd Mr Brett John Holdsworth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Total Number Held 14,314,939 12,417,400 8,601,800 8,250,000 7,462,687 7,370,764 7,077,509 5,756,042 5,200,000 4,314,706 4,000,000 3,750,000 3,501,517 3,255,253 3,109,460 3,023,629 3,000,000 3,000,000 2,972,290 2,397,000 112,774,996 % of Issued Shares 3.78 3.28 2.27 2.18 1.97 1.95 1.87 1.52 1.37 1.14 1.06 0.99 0.93 0.86 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.63 29.81 There are 378,265,255 ordinary fully paid shares currently listed and trading on the Australian Securities Exchange. There is no current on-market buy back taking place. Voting Rights - Fully Paid Ordinary Shares Every shareholder present in person or by proxy, attorney or representative has one vote on a show of hands, and on a poll, one vote for each fully paid share. 62 Unquoted Equity Securities Class Quantity Options exercisable at $0.175 each on or before 30 November 2020 800,000 1,200,000 Options exercisable at $0.1625 each on or before 30 December 2020 16,250,000 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2021 5,000,000 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 28,500,000 Options exercisable at $0.085 each on or before 11 October 2022 2,500,000 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.25 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.375 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.50 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date 5,000,000 5,000,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Holders of Unquoted Securities Holding More than 20% of Each Class Class Options exercisable at $0.175 each on or before 30 November 2020 Options exercisable at $0.1625 each on or before 30 December 2020 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2021 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.05 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.025 each on or before 27 September 2022 vesting on 6 months employment and 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 12 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Holder CYM Holdings Pty Ltd Valtellin Pty Ltd Cale Consulting Pty Ltd Mr Jeremy Kim Robinson Number 800,000 1,200,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 Mr Jeremy Kim Robinson 5,000,000 Mr Jeremy Kim Robinson 5,000,000 Guy William Moulang Rod Dog Pty Ltd Guy William Moulang Rod Dog Pty Ltd Valtellin Pty Ltd Guy William Moulang Rod Dog Pty Ltd Valtellin Pty Ltd 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 63 Class Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.10 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.15 Options exercisable at $0.0607 each on or before 22 December 2022 and vesting on 20 day VWAP exceeding $0.20 Options exercisable at $0.085 each on or before 11 October 2022 Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.25 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.375 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Performance rights vesting 12 months after the date that the 10 day VWAP is $0.50 or higher before 20 August 2021 provided the holder does not resign from the Board before the vesting date Schedule of Mining Tenements Australian Tenement Schedule State WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA WA NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW NSW Project Cummins Range Cummins Range Extension Byro Byro Byro Byro Byro Weld North Mt Mansbridge Hong Kong Condobolin Cundumbul Fairholme Fairholme Trundle Jemalong Orange East Lease No E80/5092 E80/5372 E09/2386 E09/2387 E09/2408 E09/2409 E09/2443 E38/3455 E80/5430 EL 47/3566 EL 7748 EL 6661 EL 6552 EL 6915 EL 8222 EL 8502 EL 8442 Holder Meesha Investments Mr John A Young & Mrs Cheryl K Young Number 2,000,000 2,000,000 Meesha Investments Mr John A Young & Mrs Cheryl K Young 2,000,000 2,000,000 Meesha Investments Mr John A Young & Mrs Cheryl K Young 2,000,000 2,000,000 Malekula Projects Pty Ltd CG Nominees (Australia) Pty Ltd Rod Dog Pty Ltd 18,000,000 7,000,000 250,000 Rod Dog Pty Ltd 250,000 Rod Dog Pty Ltd 250,000 Note Application Application Application Application Application Application Application Application RareX interest 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 30% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 100% Austrian Tenement Schedule – Leogang - RareX First Priority Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 51/17/S (CLY-LEOG-003) 56/17/S (CLY-LEOG-008) 57/17/S (CLY-LEOG-009) 58/17/S (CLY-LEOG-010) 64/17/S (CLY-LEOG-016) 68/17/S (CLY-LEOG-020) 71/17/S (CLY-LEOG-023) 74/17/S (CLY-LEOG-026) 78/17/S (CLY-LEOG-030) 79/17/S (CLY-LEOG-031) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Grießen Grießen Grießen Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Sonnberg, Pirzbichl Grießen Grießen Grießen Hoch filzen Saalbach 64 Austrian Tenement Schedule – Leogang - RareX First Priority Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 80/17/S (CLY-LEOG-032) 81/17/S (CLY-LEOG-033) 82/17/S (CLY-LEOG-034) 83/17/S (CLY-LEOG-035) 84/17/S (CLY-LEOG-036) 85/17/S (CLY-LEOG-037) 86/17/S (CLY-LEOG-038) 87/17/S (CLY-LEOG-039) 88/17/S (CLY-LEOG-040) 89/17/S (CLY-LEOG-041) 90/17/S (CLY-LEOG-042) 91/17/S (CLY-LEOG-043) 92/17/S (CLY-LEOG-044) 93/17/S (CLY-LEOG-045) 94/17/S (CLY-LEOG-046) 95/17/S (CLY-LEOG-047) 96/17/S (CLY-LEOG-048) 98/17/S (CLY-LEOG-050) 99/17/S (CLY-LEOG-051) 101/17/S (CLY-LEOG-053) 103/17/S (CLY-LEOG-055) 104/17/S (CLY-LEOG-056) 105/17/S (CLY-LEOG-057) 106/17/S (CLY-LEOG-058) 107/17/S (CLY-LEOG-059) 108/17/S (CLY-LEOG-060) 109/17/S (CLY-LEOG-061) 110/17/S (CLY-LEOG-062) 111/17/S (CLY-LEOG-063) 112/17/S (CLY-LEOG-064) 114/17/S (CLY-LEOG-066) 115/17/S (CLY-LEOG-067) 116/17/S (CLY-LEOG-068) 117/17/S (CLY-LEOG-069) 118/17/S (CLY-LEOG-070) 119/17/S (CLY-LEOG-071) 120/17/S (CLY-LEOG-072) 121/17/S (CLY-LEOG-073) 122/17/S (CLY-LEOG-074) 123/17/S (CLY-LEOG-075) 124/17/S (CLY-LEOG-076) 125/17/S (CLY-LEOG-077) 126/17/S (CLY-LEOG-078) 127/17/S (CLY-LEOG-079) 128/17/S (CLY-LEOG-080) 129/17/S (CLY-LEOG-081) 130/17/S (CLY-LEOG-082) 131/17/S (CLY-LEOG-083) 132/17/S (CLY-LEOG-084) 133/17/S (CLY-LEOG-085) 134/17/S (CLY-LEOG-086) 135/17/S (CLY-LEOG-087) 136/17/S (CLY-LEOG-088) 137/17/S (CLY-LEOG-089) 138/17/S (CLY-LEOG-090) 139/17/S (CLY-LEOG-091) 140/17/S (CLY-LEOG-092) 141/17/S (CLY-LEOG-093) 142/17/S (CLY-LEOG-094) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn 65 Saalbach Grießen, Hoch filzen, Fieberbrunn Saalbach Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn, Saalbach Hoch filzen Saalbach Saalbach Saalbach Aurach Aurach Saalbach Austrian Tenement Schedule – Leogang - RareX First Priority Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 143/17/S (CLY-LEOG-095) 144/17/S (CLY-LEOG-096) 145/17/S (CLY-LEOG-097) 146/17/S (CLY-LEOG-098) 147/17/S (CLY-LEOG-099) 148/17/S (CLY-LEOG- 1OO) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Hochfilzen Hochfilzen Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Grießen Grießen Saalbach Austrian Tenement Schedule – Kitzbuhel - RareX First Priority Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 38/17/T (CLY- KITZ-001) 39/17/T (CLY- KITZ -002) 40/17/T (CLY- KITZ -003) 41/17/T (CLY- KITZ -004) 42/17/T (CLY- KITZ-005) 43/17/T (CLY- KITZ-006) 44/17/T (CLY- KITZ -007) 45/17/T (CLY- KITZ -008) 46/17/T (CLY- KITZ -009) 47/17/T (CLY- KITZ-010) 48/17/T (CLY- KITZ -011) 49/17/T (CLY- KITZ-012) 50/17/T (CLY- KITZ-013) 51/17/T (CLY- KITZ-014) 52/17/T (CLY- KITZ -015) 53/17/T (CLY- KITZ -016) 54/17/T (CLY- KITZ -017) 55/17/T (CLY- KITZ -018) 56/17/T (CLY- KITZ-019) 57/17/T (CLY- KITZ-020) 58/17/T (CLY- KITZ-021) 59/17/T (CLY- KITZ-022) 60/17/T (CLY- KZTZ-023) 61/17/T (CLY- KITZ-024) 62/17/T (CLY-KITZ-025) 63/17/T (CLY-KITZ-026) 64/17/T (CLY-KITZ-027) 65/17/T (CLY-KITZ-028) 66/17/T (CLY-KITZ-029) 67/17/T (CLY-KITZ-030) 68/17/T (CLY-KITZ-031) 69/17/T (CLY-KITZ-032) 70/17/T (CLY-KITZ-033) 71/17/T (CLY-KITZ-034) 72/17/T (CLY-KITZ-035) 73/17/T (CLY-KITZ-036) 74/17/T (CLY-KITZ-037) 75/17/T (CLY-KITZ-038) 76/17/T (CLY-KITZ-039) 77/17/T (CLY-KITZ-040) 78/17/T (CLY-KITZ-041) 79/17/T (CLY-KITZ-042) 80/17/T (CLY-KITZ-043) 81/17/T (CLY-KITZ-044) 82/17/T (CLY-KITZ-045) 83/17/T (CLY-KITZ-046) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Aurach Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Kitzbühel Land 66 Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Austrian Tenement Schedule – Kitzbuhel - RareX First Priority Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 84/17/T (CLY-KITZ-047) 85/17/T (CLY-KITZ-048) 86/17/T (CLY-KITZ-049) 87/17/T (CLY-KITZ-050) 88/17/T (CLY-KITZ-051) 89/17/T (CLY-KITZ-052) 90/17/T (CLY-KITZ-053) 91/17/T (CLY-KITZ-054) 92/17/T (CLY-KITZ-055) 93/17/T (CLY-KITZ-056) 94/17/T (CLY-KITZ-057) 95/17/T (CLY-KITZ-058) 96/17/T (CLY-KITZ-059) 97/17/T (CLY-KITZ-060) 98/17/T (CLY-KITZ-061) 99/17/T (CLY-KITZ-062) 100/17/T (CLY-KITZ-063) 101/17/T (CLY-KITZ-064) 102/17/T (CLY-KITZ-065) 103/17/T (CLY-KITZ-066) 104/17/T (CLY-KITZ-067) 105/17/T (CLY-KITZ-068) 106/17/T (CLY-KITZ-069) 107/17/T (CLY-KITZ-070) 108/17/T (CLY-KITZ-071) 109/17/T (CLY-KITZ-072) 110/17/T (CLY-KITZ-073) 111/17/T (CLY-KITZ-074) 112/17/T (CLY-KITZ-075) 113/17/T (CLY-KITZ-076) 114/17/T (CLY-KITZ-077) 115/17/T (CLY-KITZ-078) 116/17/T (CLY-KITZ-079) 117/17/T (CLY-KITZ-080) 118/17/T (CLY-KITZ-081) 119/17/T (CLY-KITZ-082) 121/17/T (CLY-KITZ-084) 122/17/T (CLY-KITZ-085) 123/17/T (CLY-KITZ-086) 124/17/T (CLY-KITZ-087) 125/17/T (CLY-KITZ-088) 126/17/T (CLY-KITZ-089) 127/17/T (CLY-KITZ-090) 128/17/T (CLY-KITZ-091) 129/17/T (CLY-KITZ-092) 130/17/T (CLY-KITZ-093) 131/17/T (CLY-KITZ-094) 132/17/T (CLY-KITZ-095) 133/17/T (CLY-KITZ-096) 135/17/T (CLY-KITZ-098) 137/17/T (CLY-KITZ-100) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Fieberbrunn Kitzbühel Land Aurach Aurach Kitzbühel Land Aurach Aurach Kitzbühel Land Aurach Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Aurach Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land St. Johann in Tirol Kitzbühel Land St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol St. Johann in Tirol Kitzbühel Land Aurach Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn, Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Aurach Kitzbühel Land Fieberbrunn Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land, Fieberbrunn Kitzbühel Land Austrian Tenement Schedule – Leogang - RareX Second Priority in at least 50% of the licence area Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 49/17/S (CLY-LEOG-001) 50/17/S (CLY-LEOG-002) M 31 M 31 Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Sonnberg 67 52/17/S (CLY-LEOG-004) 53/17/S (CLY-LEOG-005) 54/17/S (CLY-LEOG-006) 55/17/S (CLY-LEOG-007) 59/17/S (CLY-LEOG-011) 60/17/S (CLY-LEOG-012) 61/17/S (CLY-LEOG-013) 62/17/S (CLY-LEOG-014) 63/17/S (CLY-LEOG-015) 65/17/S (CLY-LEOG-017) 66/17/S (CLY-LEOG-018) 67/17/S (CLY-LEOG-019) 69/17/S (CLY-LEOG-021) 70/17/S (CLY-LEOG-022) 72/17/S (CLY-LEOG-024) 73/17/S (CLY-LEOG-025) 75/17/S (CLY-LEOG-027) 76/17/S (CLY-LEOG-028) 77/17/S (CLY-LEOG-029) 97/17/S (CLY-LEOG-049) 100/17/S (CLY-LEOG-052) 102/17/S (CLY-LEOG-054) 113/17/S (CLY-LEOG-065) M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 M 31 Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Schwarzleo Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Fieberbrunn Grießen Grießen Grießen Grießen Austrian Tenement Schedule – Kitzbuhel - RareX Second Priority in at least 50% of licence area Designation Reference Meridian Cadastral Municipalities Centre in the Cadastral Municipality Other Cadastral Municipality Concerned 120/17/T (CLY-KITZ-083) 134/17/T (CLY-KITZ-097) 136/17/T (CLY-KITZ-099) M 31 M 31 M 31 Kitzbühel Land St. Johann in Tirol Kitzbühel Land Kitzbühel Land Moroccan Tenement Schedule Licence Name Tizi Belhaj Bou Amzil Imdere Bou Amzil Extension Licence No 234 08 79 233 88 04 233 94 05 PR 384 22 26 Clancy interest 20% 20% 20% - Note Earning up to 100% Earning up to 100% Earning up to 100% 100% on completion Company Secretary Ms Oonagh Malone Registered Office Suite 23, 513 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008 Telephone: +61 8 6143 6720 Share Registry Automic Registry Services 126 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 1300 992 916 68 EMAIL info@rarex.com.au TELEPHONE +61 8 6143 6720 ADDRESS Suite 23 513 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008 Australia

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