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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012CONTENTS
Company Profile ........................................................................................................................................................4
Highlights...................................................................................................................................................................5
Chairman’s Message .................................................................................................................................................6
Business Performance ..............................................................................................................................................8
Duchess Paradise Project .......................................................................................................................................10
Business Outlook.....................................................................................................................................................16
Reserve and Resources Statements ......................................................................................................................17
Corporate Governance ............................................................................................................................................19
Directors’ Report .....................................................................................................................................................35
Auditor’s Independence Declaration ......................................................................................................................52
Financial Statements ..............................................................................................................................................54
Notes to Financial Statements ...............................................................................................................................58
Directors’ Declaration .............................................................................................................................................93
Independent Audit Report .......................................................................................................................................94
ASX Additional Information .....................................................................................................................................96
Corporate Directory ...............................................................................................................................................102
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012COMPANY PROFILE
Rey Resources Limited is an Australian ASX-listed (ASX: REY) exploration and development company pursuing
development of the Duchess Paradise Project and identification of additional coal resources in Western
Australia’s Canning Basin. The Duchess Paradise Project is a proposed low-impact slot and underground
mining and export operation with a planned export rate of up to 2.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).
The Project is based on one of the highest energy coal sources known in Western Australia and is located on a
remote pastoral station about 175 kilometres (km) by road south east of Derby.
During 2011-2012, the Company advanced the Duchess Paradise Project by progressing native title and heritage
discussions with the Traditional Owners, continuing consultation with regional stakeholders and moving the
Project through the regulatory approvals process.
Rey Resources has an experienced Board and management team committed to realising the development of
the Duchess Paradise Project and, with over 6,000 square kilometres (km2) of tenements in the Canning Basin,
is continuing its exploration program to expand its resource base.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012HIGHLIGHTS
• Rey Resources raised a total of $15 million during the financial year from a number of placement funding
initiatives
• In order to finance the timely development of the proposed Duchess Paradise Project, the Company sought a
strategic investor during the year. In June 2012, Rey Resources announced it had entered into share subscription
agreements with ASF Group Limited and subsequently raised a further $10.8 million
• The Duchess Paradise Project progressed steadily through the State and Federal government regulatory
approvals processes
• The Company continued discussions with native title applicants and in May 2012, Rey Resources announced it had
concluded negotiations with the Traditional Owner (Nyikina and Mangala) Negotiating Committee on a Heads of
Agreement for the development of the Duchess Paradise Project. The agreement is currently subject to ratification
• Rey Resources invested $2 million to successfully remediate an area at the Derby Export Facility suitable for
future industrial/commercial operations, after inheriting a sublease at the facility
• Mr Brett Clark and Mr Lex Graefe were appointed to the Rey Resources Board as independent non-executive
directors on 1 October 2011. Ms Min Yang and Mr Geoff Baker were appointed to the Board as nominee non-
executive directors on 13 September 2012. These directors bring significant business, commercial,
industry, project strategy and development experience to the Board.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Dear Shareholder
I am pleased to report to shareholders on Rey Resources’ activities for the year ended 30 June 2012 and to also
outline the strategic direction that we are pursuing to realise shareholder value as we go forward.
Following the issuance of the Duchess Paradise Feasibility Study in June 2011, the last year has provided a
number of challenges and opportunities as the Board and executive have worked to shape the future for Rey
Resources.
It became apparent in late 2011 that changes in the external economic and investment environment would
provide significant challenges for the funding of the project. Global market sentiment, combined with a high cost
Australian economy and investor concerns with government policies, have all contributed to an environment
that has seen a downturn in investor interest and returns. This is particularly the case for projects like Duchess
Paradise that are in the early stages of development without current operating cash flows.
Rey Resources responded to the challenges by scaling back discretionary activities and focusing on Project
approvals and the identification of a strategic partner who can bring value to the Company as it seeks to finalise
its pathway for project financing, development, marketing and operations.
After considering various options, a strategic partner relationship emerged as the preferred way forward
and the focus over the last year has been on delivering this option. The result of this process has been the
arrangement with ASF Group Limited (ASF) which was approved by the shareholders at the general meeting
held on 6 September 2012. As previously advised, the key elements of the proposed ASF arrangement were:
• Placement of 115 million shares at a price of 12.0 cents per share to raise $13.8 million
• An exclusivity period to 28 September 2012 during which ASF and Rey Resources explored opportunities for
the joint development of the Duchess Paradise Project. An update on this process will be provided at the
Annual General Meeting
• Appointment of two directors as nominees of ASF. Following successful completion of the placements, I am
pleased to welcome Ms Min Yang and Mr Geoff Baker to the Rey Resources Board.
Rey Resources looks forward to working with ASF to establish a pathway which will lead to expansion of the
resource base and the sourcing of appropriate funding to support the successful development of the Duchess
Paradise Project.
In addition to working on the strategic partnership relationship, the executive has focused on the permitting
and approvals process, including negotiations with Traditional Owner representatives, over the past year and
on remediation of the Derby Export Facility. There was limited exploration activity in 2011-2012 as the Company
sought to limit expenditure, negotiate land access and defer drilling programs to accommodate funding
constraints. The 2012-2013 exploration program is currently awaiting final heritage clearances and is targeting
new coal positions that are expected to provide for growth in the resource base of the Company.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012The strategy of the Company is essentially unchanged and seeks to maximise shareholder value by:
• Establishing a pathway for development of a successful long term operation based on the Company’s
resources
• Pursuing exploration programs to improve the resource base
• Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure responsible development and operation of the project
• Seeking opportunities to generate further value for Rey Resources shareholders. This includes business
development initiatives as well as corporate development and funding strategies.
The pathway for development is influenced by external factors, including economic and political conditions, the
investment and financing environment, coal and energy market conditions and the environment for resource
project developments in Australia. The Company will continue to respond to changes in these factors as it
pursues an execution pathway which seeks to optimise shareholder value.
The Company has been successful in securing funds for its activities in 2011-2012 despite the challenges in
the investment and financing markets. Following the finalisation of the ASF placement, the Company is well
positioned to continue planned exploration, project approval and funding activities.
I would like to thank my Board colleagues for their support and contribution over the past year, and the Board
wishes to record its thanks for the efforts of all the Rey Resources employees, consultants and contractors who
have contributed to the Company’s activities over the last year.
I would also like to thank shareholders for their continuing support for Rey Resources during what has
been a challenging year. We look forward to a year where, despite uncertainties in the global and regional
environments, we will enhance shareholder value by continuing to grow the resource base and progressing
towards development of the Duchess Paradise Project.
Charlie Lenegan
Chairman
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE ACTIVITIES
The Company successfully raised a total of $15 million during the year from a number of share placements
designed to progress exploration and Duchess Paradise Project activities including approvals.
Rey Resources sought a strategic investor during the year and discussions were held with Australian and
overseas parties who had expressed an interest in acquiring an interest in the Duchess Paradise Project.
In June 2012, the Company announced it had entered into share subscription agreements with ASF Group
Limited, an ASX-listed company that holds interests in tenements near the proposed Duchess Paradise Project
mine site. The Company issued a total of 115 million shares to a nominee of ASF to raise $13.8 million.
ORGANISATION
Rey Resources and its subsidiaries are ensuring its exploration and project development activities are
underpinned by organisational policies and objectives that manage risk and ensure responsible corporate
conduct.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Company recognises the importance of maintaining high standards of Occupational Health and Safety
(OHS) in the conduct of its business and is committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for its
employees, contractors and visitors. Our goal is to prevent accidents, harm to people and damage to property.
Safety priorities during the financial year ended June 2012 focused on exploration drilling in the project area
and remediation activities at the Derby Export Facility with the development of a comprehensive Contractor
Assurance Program, and an upgrade of the exploration site safety plan and supporting processes.
Corporate safety initiatives included enhancements to OHS management reporting and the introduction of a
program to systematically upgrade key OHS management system processes to ensure compliance, and address
Work Health and Safety legislation harmonisation requirements that are due to be implemented in Western
Australia during 2013.
Rey Resources achieved zero lost time injuries for the reporting period.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012FACT SHEETJune 2011 www.reyresources.comRey Resources took over the Derby Export Facility sublease from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd in late 2009 and is investing over $1.5 million in its remediation. This information is provided to keep the local community informed. Background The Derby Export Facility was used by the previous operator for lead and zinc sulphide concentrate exports from the Pillara, Kapok, Goongewa and Cadjebut Mines east of Fitzroy Crossing. The previous operator submitted a closure plan to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) in 2009 which outlined a remediation approach for the shed and associated facilities. The DEC advised it was satisfied with the plan. Rey Resources took over the sublease from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd in late 2009 and agreed with Shire of Derby / West Kimberley to clean-up the site consistent with the closure plan.Remediation DescriptionRey Resources’ remediation of the land area of the Derby Export Facility involves:• Cleaning buildings including shed, offices, laboratory and ablutions• Dismantling the storage shed• Removing concrete including the shed walls and floor slabs, wheel-washes, truck wash-pad and settling ponds• Removing waste material and recycling where possible• Removing the top surface of road base/soil from the site• Backfilling voids and smoothing the cleared site• Validation sampling to ensure the site is suitable for industrial purposes• Stabilising the cleared site with native ground cover vegetationRey Resources has engaged a Western Australian engineering company with high levels of competency in occupational health, safety and environmental management to carry out the work. The company will be Rey Resources Limited (Rey Resources) is an ASX-listed exploration and development company focusing on the Duchess Paradise Project in Western Australia’s Canning Basin.The proposed Duchess Paradise Project is a 20 year thermal coal, low-impact slot mining and underground operation with a planned production rate of up to 2.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).The Project is based on one of Western Australia’s highest known energy coal sources and has a strategic advantage given its close proximity to Asian markets.REMEDIATION SUMMARY• Rey Resources inherited the pre-existing condition of the facility and is cleaning the site• Concentrate storage shed and land area are the focus of the remediation• Local contractors will partner with a WA engineering company to carry out the work• An estimated $1.5 million investment in the Derby Export Facility• Environment, Occupational Hygiene and Safety plans will be followed to ensure careful and thorough clean-upDerby Export Facility RemediationRey Resources snapshotENVIRONMENT POLICY
An environmental policy is in place with a clear corporate commitment to responsible environmental
management that applies to all aspects of the Company’s business.
Business efforts this year have predominantly related to the areas of exploration, port remediation and the
environmental approvals process for the proposed Duchess Paradise Project, all of which were guided by the
principles set out in the Environmental Policy.
Exploration activities were conducted within the Exploration Environmental Management Plan framework
including the rehabilitation of the unavoidable low-impact disturbance necessary to undertake exploration
activities. Through sound practices, the areas temporarily disturbed by exploration activities are being successfully
rehabilitated to continue supporting the pastoral activity concurrently occurring across the exploration area.
Duchess Paradise exploration access track and drill site rehabilitation (from left: March 2010 and April 2012, post rehabilitation).
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012DUCHESS PARADISE PROJECT
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Rey Resources has been conducting business responsibly in the Derby and Canning Basin region since 2007
when the Company started mineral exploration in close consultation with the local community and traditional
owners.
On schedule in June 2011, the Company completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for the proposed Duchess
Paradise Project which is located on a remote pastoral station grazed by livestock for over 100 years.
The proposed Project mine is about 175 km by road south east of Derby. For permitting purposes the project
scope is an estimated 20-year, low-impact slot and underground mining and export operation with a predicted
export rate of up to 2.5 Mtpa. The project, which is expected to employ about 300 people during construction,
also includes a coal handling and preparation plant and support infrastructure such as an accommodation
camp, administration and workshop buildings.
Product will be transported by truck along a 30 km access road from the mine to the Great Northern Highway.
The product will then travel west to the Derby Highway and through Derby via Loch Street and the Causeway
(also known as the Jetty Road) before being delivered to the Derby Export Facility at the existing port. Coal will
be stockpiled at this facility before being loaded on to barges for transfer to ships and the export market.
DERBY
Cockatoo Island
Koolan Island
Gibb River
DERBY
Ellendale
BROOME
Ellendale
Fitzroy
Crossing
Pillara
Cadjebut
Great Northern Highway
Pastoral Lease
Jarlmadangah
Camballin
Looma
F i t z roy River
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Duchess
Paradise
mine site
FITZROY CROSSING
Pillara
Cadjebut
Legend
Town
Community
Airstrip
Mine Site
Pastoral Lease
60km
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012The Project is based on one of the highest energy coal sources known in Western Australia, with good quality
coal - bituminous 5,500 kcal/kg [gar]. The Project, combined with the prospects for growth and the strategic
advantage of its close proximity to Asian markets, is well placed to provide significant export value to Western
Australia.
Subject to timing of approvals and the availability of financing, the Project is on track for first exports in 2014.
Other Project benefits will include:
• Employment and business development opportunities for regional communities including a strong emphasis
on Indigenous participation
• Creation of about 300 jobs over the Project operating life
• Contribution of an estimated $400 million payroll tax and royalties to the State Government
• Multiplier effects including job creation and demand for services both regionally and from Western Australia
• Contributing to economic diversity and local and regional investment
• A project that will not impact significantly on any known environmental and heritage protection areas
• Re-activating exports from the Derby Port, which has been supporting mining and agriculture since the
1890s.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012CONSULTATION AND APPROVALS
Consultation
Since the Company’s Canning Basin exploration program began in 2008, community engagement and
involvement has been a key priority. By working closely with stakeholders through feasibility stages, extensive
environmental surveys and other activities, Rey Resources has sought to deliver a low-impact Project that will
provide benefits locally, regionally and nationally.
In 2012, the Company commissioned a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in order to identify and respond to
potential social benefits and risks associated with the proposed Duchess Paradise Project. It is expected that
information from the SIA, which is currently being developed, will provide the basis for the Project’s social
impact management plan.
In addition, Rey Resources continues its involvement in various regional, industry and community events to
provide up to date Project information to the local community. Access to information by community members
to raise questions regarding the Project also continues to be a key focus. Information has been provided
via business and community briefings, market day information stalls, visiting Indigenous communities and
participation at the North West Expo.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Indigenous
Rey Resources recognises the Nyikina and Mangala people as the Traditional Owners of the land area that is the
subject of the proposed Project mine site. The Company acknowledges and respects the Indigenous heritage
values of the Traditional Owners and has established from the outset of exploration drilling a direct relationship
with the Nyikina and Mangala, and their representative body the Kimberley Land Council (KLC).
In 2011, the Company signed a negotiation protocol with the KLC on behalf of the Nyikina and Mangala people
with the intention of finalising a Heads of Agreement that would see the Nyikina and Mangala directly benefit
from the Project. During this time, the Nyikina and Mangala people, through the Traditional Owner Negotiation
Committee (TONC), regularly received project updates and have received a high level of detail about the planned
Project.
A Heads of Agreement between Rey Resources and the Traditional Owner Negotiation Committee members
was achieved in May 2012 and is currently subject to ratification. The Heads of Agreement contains provision for
significant social and economic benefits to flow to the Nyikina and Mangala native title claimants and will set
the pathway toward a Mining and Co-Existence Agreement. Indigenous consultation will continue throughout
the life of the Project, in order to ensure that stakeholder feedback is taken into consideration.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Approvals
The Project environmental permitting process has progressed significantly. As anticipated, following the
referral of the proposed Project in June 2011, the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
determined that the proposed Project be assessed at the level of Public Environmental Review (PER) in August
2011.
To avoid duplication in the assessment process, the federal Department for Sustainability, Environmental,
Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) in October 2011 determined the proposal to be a Controlled
Action requiring approval, accrediting the assessment by the State for that purpose.
It was the decision of the EPA that Rey Resources, as the Project proponent, should prepare the assessment
Environmental Scoping Document (ESD), which was approved in April 2012 as the basis for the PER.
Throughout this period, the Company continued and completed environmental investigations and undertook
a number of Project technical studies in order to define and document a Project with the lowest practicable
impacts to the environment.
In parallel to these activities, the environmental assessment documentation in the form of the PER, which
is the next stage of project environmental approval, has been developed. Post engagement with the EPA and
relevant government agencies, the document will be released into the public arena for comment for an eight
week period.
Consultation undertaken during the PER development and its public review period will ensure that the EPA can
provide informed advice to the State and Federal Ministers for Environment when they make their decisions in
relation to the Project.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012EXPLORATION
With some 6,000 km2 of tenements in the Canning Basin, Rey Resources has continued its focus on potential
targets to expand its resource base.
Drilling to the north of Duchess Paradise confirmed the presence of continuous shallow coal occurrences
for about a further two kilometres along a coal sub-crop to the north of the resources included in the current
proposed mine plan. This confirmed extensions to the P1 Seam resource down-dip up to two and a half kilometres
to the east of the existing JORC Inferred Resource limits. The additional coal intercepts have the potential to
expand the current JORC resource across an additional 22 km2 of adjacent tenement holdings.
The confirmation of additional shallow coal to the north of Duchess Paradise has the potential to extend the
mine life of the proposed slot mining from the current feasibility plan of 10 years to about 13-14 years.
Drilling on more regional prospects was delayed by access issues which are being negotiated.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012BUSINESS OUTLOOK
GENERAL
The last year has been a challenging period as the Company has progressed project approvals and explored
funding options at a time when both resource development activity and investor interest has come off previous
highs. Global market sentiment, combined with a high cost Australian economy and investor concerns with
government policies, have all contributed to an environment which has seen a downturn in investor interest
and returns, particularly for projects like Duchess Paradise that are in the early stages of development without
current operating cash flows.
Rey Resources responded to the challenges by scaling back discretionary activities and focusing on Project
approvals and the identification of a strategic partner to bring value to the Company as it seeks to finalise its
pathway for project development, marketing and financing. The strategic partnership secured with the ASF
Group in June 2012 and approved by shareholders in September 2012 has provided a sound basis to move
Project activities forward and crystallise Project value over the next year.
Whilst the uncertainties experienced in the global political, economic and financial environments are not
expected to be resolved in the near term, the Australian and Asian regions are well placed to benefit from
an improvement in the global economy when this occurs. Rey Resources will, by continuing with its Project
approvals, exploration, project definition and financing activities, be well positioned to take advantage of the
improvement in the conditions for both Australian project developments and the global economy when these
occur.
MARKET OUTLOOK
The global demand for energy has grown strongly over the past decade, particularly in developing countries in
Asia. Australia’s major Asian trading partners continue to rely on coal as the most important fuel for generation
of electricity.
In the reporting period, the thermal coal market was impacted by weaker demand in the northern hemisphere, by
some displacement of generators by gas and by a change in net imports by China. However, underlying demand
from China and India continues to grow, whilst many new coal projects suffer infrastructure constraints and
delays. The Duchess Paradise Project remains well located to deliver into these growing markets and enjoys a
clear sea transport advantage over coals from the east coast of Australia into Asian markets.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012RESERVE AND RESOURCES STATEMENTS
P1 Seam Reserve Estimate for Duchess Paradise Mine Plan as at 30 May 2011
Type
Average Mine
Recovery
(%)
Total Run-of-Mine
Coal (ar)1
(Mt)
Wet Yield based
on Expected Total
Moisture (%)
Marketable Cleaned Coal
(gar) (1) @ 17.3 % Total
Moisture (Mt)
Slot Excavation
95
Highwall Mining 51
Total
2.5
23.8
26.3
(1) gar gross as received; ar as received
67.6
67.7
67.7(2)
1.7
16.1
17.8(3)
(2) A&B Mylec calculated a 67.3 per cent wet yield based on coal quality data from 60 cored holes and seam thickness data from 381
available drill holes, as supplied by Marshal Miller & Associates.
(3) An additional 2.7 million marketable cleaned tonnes (gar) derived from inferred resource are included in the mine plan, which totals
20.5 million marketable cleaned tonnes (gar).
Reserves are included in the following resource statements.
Competent Persons Statement
The estimation of the Duchess Paradise P1 Seam Coal Reserves has been provided by Messrs Gerard Enigk,
B.S.M.E., P.E., Manager of Engineering of MM&A and Peter Lawson, B.S.M.E., M.B.A., Executive Vice President
of MM&A. Mr. Enigk has over 34 years of experience in coal-related work, including but not limited to coal
reserve/resource estimation, mine planning and design, mine operations, mineral valuation and appraisals, and
geotechnical evaluations. He is a Registered Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME),
which is part of The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). Mr. Enigk holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering of Mines from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters
degree in Environmental Science from the West Virginia Graduate College, and is a Registered Professional
Engineer in West Virginia. Mr. Enigk has served in the capacity as Manager of Engineering and as a production
supervisor for operating coal companies, and has extensive experience with surface and underground mining
operations, including the use of highwall mining systems. Mr. Enigk is a certified mine foreman in West Virginia.
His education and experience qualify him as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004 Edition of
the “Australian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2004 Edition). Mr.
Lawson has over 32 years of experience in coal-related work, including but not limited to coal reserve/resource
estimation, mine engineering, mine operations, mineral valuation and appraisals, and mergers and acquisitions.
He is a Registered Member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME), which is part of The
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). He is also a member of the West
Virginia Coal Association, the American Society of Mining and Reclamation and the Illinois Mining Institute. Mr.
Lawson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from The New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Ashland University. Mr. Lawson has served
in the capacity as Manager of Engineering and as President for operating coal companies, and has extensive
experience with surface mining operations, including the use of highwall mining systems. His education and
experience qualify him as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004 Edition of the “Australian Code
for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2004 Edition). Mr. Enigk and Mr. Lawson
consent to the information included in this report of the matters based on their information in the form and
context in which they appear.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Duchess Paradise P1 Seam JORC Resources Estimate by category as at 6 April 2011
P1 Seam
Totals
Measured (Mt)
Indicated (Mt)
Inferred (Mt)
Total (Mt)
60.2
78.5
167.0
305.8
For further information on the above summary Resources estimate, please refer to the Company’s ASX
announcement dated 6 April 2011.
Competent Persons Statement
The estimation of the Duchess Paradise P1 Seam Coal Resources has been provided by Messrs Scott Keim and
Ron Mullennex. Mr Keim is a Member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is a full time
employee of MM&A which was contracted to provide the JORC estimate. Mr Keim has sufficient experience
which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004 edition of the “Australasian
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2004
Edition). Mr Keim has over 29 years of coal specific experience including coal exploration, resource modelling,
estimation and assessment, and geotechnical assessment and modelling. Mr Keim consents to the inclusion in
the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear. Mr Mullennex
is a Member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is a full time employee of MM&A which
was contracted to provide the JORC estimate. Mr Mullennex has sufficient experience which is relevant to the
style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting
of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2004 Edition). Mr Mullennex
has over 34 years of coal specific experience including coal exploration, resource modelling, estimation and
assessment, and geotechnical assessment and modelling. Mr Mullennex consents to the inclusion in the report
of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.
Coal Quality - Competent Persons Statement
The coal quality information in this report has been compiled under the supervision and reviewed by Mr. Andrew
Meyers, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Member since 1993) and
Director of A&B Mylec Pty Ltd, metallurgical and coal technology consultants. Andrew Meyers has more than
20 years’ experience in coal processing for coal projects and coal mines both in Australia and overseas. With
this level of experience, he is adequately qualified as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004
edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”
(The JORC Code, 2004 Edition). Mr Meyers consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
Exploration - Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr.
John Bridson who is a member of Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Member since 1985) and is
contracted to provide geological services to Rey Resources. Mr. Bridson has sufficient experience to qualify as
a Competent Person for the purposes of the December 2004 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting
of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (The JORC Code, 2004 Edition). Mr. Bridson
consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which
they appear.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT REY RESOURCES
This statement reports on Rey Resources’ key governance principles, practices and framework as at the date
of the 2012 Annual Report. These principles and practices are reviewed annually and revised as appropriate to
reflect changes in law and good practice in corporate governance.
ASX PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Rey Resources, as a listed entity, must comply with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“Corporations Act”), the
Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) Listing Rules (“ASX Listing Rules”) and other Australian securities laws.
ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires ASX listed companies to report on the extent to which they have followed the
Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations with 2010 Amendments (“ASX Principles”) released by
the ASX Corporate Governance Council. The ASX Principles require the Board to consider the development and
adoption of appropriate corporate governance policies and practices founded on the ASX Principles.
COMPLIANCE WITH ASX PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Details of the Company’s compliance with the ASX Principles are set out below. A checklist, cross referencing
the ASX Principles to the relevant section of this Statement and the Remuneration Report, is provided on pages
31 to 33 of this Report and published on the Company’s website at www.reyresources.com.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(a)
Board Composition and Expertise
The composition of the Board is reviewed at least annually to ensure the balance of skills and experience is
appropriate.
The current Board composition includes six non-executive directors, four of whom are independent, and two
executive directors. The Board has a broad range of qualifications, with combined experience and expertise
in the resources, exploration, finance and legal industries. Details on each director’s background including
experience, knowledge and skills and their status as an independent or non-independent director are set out
on pages 36 to 38 of this Annual Report.
The Board considers that the non-executive and executive directors collectively bring the range of skills,
knowledge and experience necessary to direct the Company.
In assessing the composition of the Board, the directors have regard to the following policies:
• The Chairman should be non-executive
• The role of the Chairman and Managing Director should not be filled by the same person
• The Managing Director should be a full-time employee of the Company
• The Board should include a majority of independent non-executive directors.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012(b)
Board Role and Responsibilities
The Board Charter outlines the matters that are reserved for the Board and those that the Board has delegated
to management. The central role of the Board is to oversee and approve the Company’s strategic direction, to
select and appoint a Managing Director, to oversee the Company’s management and business activities and
report to shareholders.
In addition to matters required by law to be approved by the Board, the following powers are reserved to the
Board for decision:
• Strategy - providing strategic oversight and approving strategic plans and initiatives
• Board performance and composition - evaluating the performance of non-executive directors, and determining
the size and composition of the Board as well as recommending to shareholders the appointment and
removal of directors
• Leadership selection - evaluating the performance of, and selection of, the Managing Director and those
executives reporting directly to the Managing Director
• Corporate responsibility - considering the safety, ethical and environmental impacts of Rey Resources’
activities, and setting policy and monitoring compliance with safety and corporate policies and practices
• Financial performance - approving Rey Resources’ annual operating plans and budget, monitoring
management, financial and operational performance
• Financial reports to shareholders - approving annual and half-year reports and disclosures to the market
that contain, or relate to, financial projections, statements as to future financial performance or changes to
the policy or strategy of the Company
• Risk management - providing oversight of risk management and setting risk management policy
• Establishing procedures - ensuring that the Board is in a position to exercise its power and to discharge its
responsibilities as set out in the Board Charter.
The Board also recognises its responsibilities to Rey Resources’ employees, the communities and environments
within which Rey Resources operates and, where relevant, other stakeholders.
Responsibility for management of Rey Resources’ business activities is delegated to the Managing Director who
is accountable to the Board.
The Board Charter is available in the corporate charters section of Rey Resources’ website.
(c)
Chairman
The Board elects one of the independent, non-executive directors to be Chairman. The Chairman is responsible
for leadership of the Board, for the efficient organisation and conduct of the Board’s function, and for the
promotion of relations between Board members and between Board and management that are open, cordial
and conducive to productive co-operation.
Independent non-executive director, Mr Charlie Lenegan, has served as Non-Executive Chairman since
29 November 2010.
(d)
Director Independence
The independence of a director will be assessed by determining whether the director is independent of
management and free of any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could
reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgement.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Mr Kevin Wilson and Ms Maree Arnason are not regarded as independent due to their executive responsibilities.
Ms Min Yang and Mr Geoff Baker are not regarded as independent as they are also directors of ASF Group
Limited, which holds a relevant interest in approximately 23 per cent of the Company’s issued capital. Mr Charlie
Lenegan, Mr Ronnie Beevor, Mr Lex Graefe and Mr Brett Clark are regarded as independent.
Notwithstanding that the current composition of the Board does not meet the requirements of ASX Principle
2 as a majority of the Directors are not independent, the Board considers that the composition of the Board is
adequate for the Company’s current size and operations, and includes an appropriate mix of skills and expertise,
relevant to the Company’s business. The Board has formed the view that the individuals on the Board can, and
do make quality judgments in the best interests of the Company on all relevant issues.
(e)
Directors’ Retirement and Re-election
Rey Resources’ Constitution states that at each annual general meeting one third of directors (rounded down to
the nearest whole number and excluding the Managing Director), and any other director who has held office for
three or more years (excluding the Managing Director) since their last election must retire.
Any director appointed to fill a casual vacancy since the date of the previous annual general meeting must
submit themselves to shareholders for election at the next annual general meeting. Directors who retire as
required may offer themselves for re-election by shareholders. Re-appointment of directors retiring by rotation
or filling a casual vacancy is not automatic.
Mr Lenegan, Mr Graefe, Ms Yang and Mr Baker will seek re-election as Directors in accordance with the
Company’s Constitution at the Annual General Meeting to be held in November 2012.
(f)
Board Succession Planning
The Board, in conjunction with the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, reviews the size and composition
of the Board and the mix of existing and desired competencies across members from time to time.
(g)
Board Performance Evaluation
The Board undertakes ongoing self-assessment and review of the performance of the Board and individual
directors at least every two years. The Chairman of the Board is responsible for determining the process for
evaluating Board performance.
The performance of the Board was formally reviewed during the 2012 financial year.
(h) Nominations and Appointment of New Directors
Recommendations for nomination of new directors are considered by the Remuneration and Nomination
Committee and approved by the Board as a whole.
(i)
Professional Advice
Directors may, in carrying out their Company-related duties, seek external professional advice. If external
professional advice is sought, a director is entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable costs where such a
request for advice is approved by the Chairman. In the case of a request made by the Chairman, approval is
required by at least two Board members.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012(j)
Conflicts of Interest
Directors are required to disclose any actual or potential conflict or material personal interests on appointment
as a director and are required to keep these disclosures up to date.
In the event that there is, or may be, a conflict between the personal or other interests of a director, then the
director with an actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to a matter before the Board does not receive
the Board papers relating to that matter. When the matter comes before the Board for discussion, the director
withdraws from the meeting for the period the matter is considered and takes no part in the discussion or
decision making process.
(k)
Terms of Appointment, Induction Training and Continuing Education
All new directors are provided with a formal letter of appointment setting out the key terms and conditions of
the appointment, including duties, rights and responsibilities, the time commitment envisaged and the Board’s
expectations regarding their involvement with committee work.
An induction is provided to all new directors. It includes comprehensive meetings with the Managing Director,
key executives and management, and information on key corporate and Board policies.
All directors are expected to maintain the skills required to discharge their obligations to the Company. Directors
are encouraged to undertake continuing professional education and where this involves industry seminars and
approved education courses, this is paid for by the Company where appropriate.
(l)
Directors’ Remuneration
Details of remuneration paid to directors are set out in the Remuneration Report.
(m) Board Meetings
The Managing Director sets the agenda for each meeting in conjunction with the Chairman and the Company
Secretary. Any director may request additional matters be added to the agenda. Members of senior management
attend meetings of the Board by invitation and sessions are also held for non-executive directors to meet without
management present.
(n)
Company Secretary
The Company appointed Ms Shannon Coates as Company Secretary in January 2012.
Ms Coates is a qualified lawyer and company secretary, and member of Chartered Secretaries Australia.
Ms Coates is responsible for the secretarial function including providing advice to directors and executives
on corporate governance and regulatory matters, recording minutes of directors’ and committee meetings,
administering Rey Resources’ corporate governance framework and giving effect to the Board’s decisions.
All directors have access to advice from the Company Secretary.
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BOARD COMMITTEES
(a)
Board Committees and Membership
The Board currently has three standing committees to assist in the discharge of its responsibilities. These are
the:
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Remuneration and Nomination Committee
• Sustainability Committee.
The charters of all Board committees, detailing the roles and duties of each are available in the corporate
charters section of Rey Resources’ website. All Board committee charters are reviewed at least annually.
The membership of each Board committee is as follows:
Audit and
Risk Committee
Remuneration and
Nomination Committee
Sustainability
Committee
Ronnie Beevor (Chair)
Charlie Lenegan (Chair)
Brett Clark (Chair)
Charlie Lenegan
Ronnie Beevor
Charlie Lenegan
Lex Graefe
Lex Graefe
Committee members are chosen for the skills, experience and other qualities they bring to the committees.
Executive directors and management attend various Board committee meetings by invitation.
Following each committee meeting, generally at the following Board meeting, the Board is given a verbal update
by the Chair of each committee. In addition, minutes of all committee meetings are provided to all directors.
The Company Secretary provides secretariat services for each committee.
(b)
Audit and Risk Committee
The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to assist the Board to meet its oversight responsibilities in relation
to the Company’s financial reporting, internal control structure, financial risk management procedures and
external audit function. In doing so, it is the Committee’s responsibility to maintain free and open communication
between the Committee and the external auditors and the management of Rey Resources.
The Audit and Risk Committee is composed of three independent non-executive directors and is chaired by an
independent chair who is not the chair of the Board.
The external auditors, the Managing Director and the Financial Controller attend Committee meetings by
invitation. The Committee meets at least twice per year.
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Remuneration and Nomination Committee
The role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to assist the Board by reviewing and recommending
Rey Resources’ remuneration policies and practices and the appointment of non-executive directors to the
Board. The Committee’s responsibilities include:
• Assessment of the necessary and desirable competencies of Board members
• Review of Board succession plans
• Review of the Company’s remuneration framework, which is used to attract, retain and motivate employees
to achieve operational excellence and create value for shareholders
• Review of the remuneration packages and incentive schemes for the Managing Director and senior executives
to establish rewards, which are fair and responsible, having regard to the Company’s strategic goals, individual
performance and general remuneration conditions
• Review of the performance and succession planning for the Managing Director.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is composed of three independent non-executive directors and
is chaired by an independent chair.
The Managing Director attends Committee meetings by invitation. The Committee meets at least twice per year.
(d)
Sustainability Committee
The role of the Sustainability Committee is to assist the Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities in
relation to health, safety, environmental and community (“HSEC”) issues for Rey Resources, and the oversight
of risks relating to these issues. The Committee’s responsibilities include to:
• Understand the risks of HSEC issues involving Rey Resources’ activities
• Ensure that the systems and processes for identifying, assessing and managing HSEC risks of Rey Resources
are adequately monitored
• Regularly review and ensure compliance with the HSEC strategies and policies of Rey Resources’ and the
supporting Management systems and processes
• Monitor developments in relevant HSEC related legislation and regulations and monitor Rey Resources’
compliance with relevant legislation, including through audits.
(e)
Board and Committee Meetings during Financial Year 2012
Refer to page 39 of the Directors’ Report for details of meetings held and attended during the 2012 financial
year.
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EXTERNAL AUDITOR RELATIONSHIP AND INDEPENDENCE
(a)
Approach to Audit and Governance
The Board is committed to the basic principles that:
• Rey Resources’ financial reports represent a true and fair view
• Rey Resources’ accounting practices are comprehensive, relevant and comply with applicable accounting
standards and policies
• The external auditor is independent and serves shareholders’ interests.
(b)
External Auditor Relationship
Rey Resources’ independent external auditor is KPMG.
The Board requires the rotation of the audit partner at least every five years and prohibits the reinvolvement of
a previous audit partner in the audit service for two years following their rotation.
The Audit and Risk Committee oversees the terms of engagement of Rey Resources’ external auditor, including
provisions directed at maintaining the independence of the external auditor and in assessing whether the
provision of any proposed non-audit services by the external auditor is appropriate.
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RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
(a)
Approach to Risk Management
The Board and senior executives are responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Company’s Risk
Oversight Policy.
The Company’s approach to risk management is based on the identification, assessment, monitoring and
management of material risks embedded in its business and management systems.
(b)
Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities
The Board is responsible for ensuring that risks, and also opportunities, are identified on a timely basis and that
the group’s objectives and activities are aligned with those risks and opportunities.
The Board has a number of mechanisms in place to ensure that management’s objectives and activities are
aligned with the risks identified by the Board. These include:
• The Board receives regular updates on key risks associated with the development of the Company’s Duchess
Paradise Project
• The implementation of Board-approved annual operating budgets and plans which are continually monitored
against the actual cost and progress
• Ensuring the executive management team is responsible for developing policies, processes and procedures
to identify risks and mitigation strategies in Rey Resources’ activities.
The Company’s Risk Oversight Policy is available on the corporate policies section of Rey Resources’ website.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012(c) Managing Director and Financial Controller Assurance on Corporate Reporting
The Board receives monthly management reports on the financial condition and operational results of Rey
Resources.
The Managing Director and Financial Controller provide, at the end of each half yearly period, a formal statement
confirming that the Company’s financial reports present a true and fair view, in all material respects, and
the group’s financial condition and operational results have been prepared in accordance with the relevant
accounting standards.
The statement also confirms the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and notes to the financial
statements are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which
implements the policies approved by the Board, and that Rey Resources’ risk management and internal
compliance and control systems, to the extent they relate to financial reporting, are operating efficiently and
effectively in all material respects.
5
PROMOTING ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR
(a)
Occupational Health and Safety
The Board is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of Occupational Health and Safety in
the conduct of Rey Resources’ business operation. The health, safety and wellbeing of Rey Resources’ people,
contractors, suppliers, visitors and host communities are key values for the Company. A Sustainability Committee
has been established to assist the board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities in relation to safety,
health, environment and community issues and the risks relating to these issues. The committee charter was
approved by the Board in July 2012.
The 2012 Health and Safety objectives are focused on creating a healthy work environment, keeping our people
safe and improving our compliance. Health, Safety and Environment Management reporting ensures that the
Board has oversight of Rey Resources’ performance in this area.
The Company’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy is available in the corporate policies section of Rey
Resources’ website.
(b)
Environment
Rey Resources conducts its business in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, in addition to
complying with the applicable environmental regulation for its exploration and development activities.
The Board has developed an Environment Policy that identifies the required standard of environmental care and
to ensure that the Company complies with environmental legislation.
The Company’s Environment Policy is available in the corporate policies section of Rey Resources’ website.
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Code of Conduct
The Board has approved a Code of Conduct that applies to directors, management and staff which describes the
standards of ethical behaviour that directors and employees are required to maintain.
Compliance with the Code of Conduct will also assist Rey Resources in effectively managing its operating risks
and meeting its legal and compliance obligations.
A copy of the Code of Conduct is available in the corporate policies section of Rey Resources’ website.
(d)
Ethical Behaviour
With the relatively small employee base at this stage of the Company’s development, management is charged
with the responsibility of ensuring all employees are committed to maintaining an open working environment
in which employees are able to report instances of unsafe work practices, unethical, unlawful or undesirable
conduct without fear of intimidation or reprisal.
(e)
Securities Trading Policy
Rey Resources’ Securities Trading Policy is binding on all directors and employees. This policy provides a brief
summary of the law on insider trading and other relevant laws, sets out the restrictions on dealing in securities
by people who work for or who are associated with Rey Resources, and is intended to assist in maintaining
market confidence in the integrity of dealings in the Company’s securities.
The policy stipulates that the only appropriate time for a director or employee to deal in the Company’s securities
is when he or she is not in possession of ‘price sensitive information’ that is not generally available to the share
market. A director wishing to deal in the Company’s securities may only do so after first having received approval
from the Chairman. All staff wishing to deal must obtain approval from the Managing Director. Confirmation of
any dealing must also be given by the director or employee to the Company Secretary within two business days
after the dealing.
Trading in the Company’s securities is also subject to specified blackout periods, which are set out in the
Company’s Securities Trading Policy or as otherwise determined by the Board from time to time.
The Company prohibits directors and employees from entering into transactions in associated products which
limit the economic risk of participating in unvested entitlements under any equity-based remuneration schemes.
A copy of the Company’s Securities Trading Policy is available in the corporate policies section of Rey Resources’
website.
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SHAREHOLDERS AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Rey Resources aims to produce positive outcomes for all stakeholders in managing its business and to maximise
financial, social and environmental value from its activities.
In practice, this means having a commitment to transparency, fair dealing, responsible treatment of employees
and customers, and positive links into the community.
Sustainable and responsible business practices within Rey Resources are viewed as an important long term driver
of performance and shareholder value. Through such practices, Rey Resources seeks to reduce operational and
reputational risk and enhance operational efficiency while contributing to a more sustainable society.
(a)
Continuous Disclosure
Rey Resources is committed to maintaining a level of disclosure that meets the highest standards and provides
all investors with timely and equal access to information.
Rey Resources’ Continuous Disclosure Policy reinforces Rey Resources’ commitment to ASX continuous
disclosure requirements and outlines management’s accountabilities and the processes to be followed for
ensuring compliance. The policy also describes Rey Resources’ guiding principles for market communications.
A copy of the Continuous Disclosure Policy is available in the corporate policies section of Rey Resources’
website.
(b)
Shareholder Communications and Participation
Rey Resources is committed to giving all shareholders comprehensive, timely and equal access to information
about its activities so that they can make informed decisions. Similarly, prospective investors are entitled to be
able to make informed investment decisions when considering the purchase of shares in Rey Resources.
A range of communication approaches are employed including direct communications with shareholders and
presentations to shareholders at the Company’s AGM. Publication of all relevant Company information, including
the Company’s annual report, can be found in the shareholder centre section of Rey Resources’ website at
www.reyresources.com
Rey Resources communicates effectively with its shareholders, giving them timely access to balanced and
understandable information about Rey Resources and encouraging shareholder participation at shareholder
meetings. The way it does this includes:
• Ensuring that financial reports are prepared in accordance with applicable laws
• Ensuring the disclosure of full and timely information about Rey Resources’ activities in accordance with the
general and continuous disclosure principles of the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 2001. This
includes reporting on a quarterly basis the activities and prospects of the Company
• The Chairman and Managing Director reporting to shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting
• Placing all market announcements (including quarterly reports and financial reports) on Rey Resources’
website as soon as practicable following release
• Ensuring that reports, notices of meetings and other shareholder communications are prepared in a clear
and concise manner.
The Company has adopted a Shareholder Communications Policy which is available in the corporate policies
section of the Rey Resources’ website.
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DIVERSITY
On 30 June 2010, the ASX Corporate Governance Council introduced a number of new recommendations in
respect of diversity. These changes apply for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2011, being the
financial year ending 30 June 2012 for Rey Resources.
The Company is committed to developing a diverse workforce and providing a work environment in which all
employees are treated fairly and with respect. To this end, the Company has in place an Employee Policy which
details its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. The Board has also adopted a Diversity Policy
in accordance with ASX Principle 3. The Diversity Policy outlines the Company’s commitment to fostering a
corporate culture that embraces diversity and recognises the benefits arising from employee and Board
diversity, including a broader pool of high quality employees, improving employee retention, accessing different
perspectives and ideas and benefiting from all available talent. A copy of the Diversity Policy is available in the
corporate policies section of the Rey Resources’ website.
Given the small size of the Company and its current stage of operations, the Board has opted not to establish
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and as a result has not assessed such objectives or the
Company’s progress towards achieving them. However the Board is pleased to report that in addition to having
two female directors (one of whom, Ms Min Yang, has been appointed in September 2012 following shareholder
approval for the placement of shares with ASF), the Company has a number of women who undertake work on
a contracted or casual basis including a Financial Controller, Company Secretary and Occupational Health and
Safety Manager.
To provide an accurate reflection of the proportion of women across the whole organisation, the Company has
opted to include contractors as well as casual and part-time employees in the below percentages, which show
the proportion of women in the organisation as at the date of this Annual Report:
Rey Resources’ Diversity Profile
Board:
Senior Executives:
Employees/Contractors
25%
50%
62.5%
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
All References are to the Company’s ASX Principles Compliance Statement, Director’s Report and Remuneration
Report, which are set out in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report.
Principle
ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations
Reference
Compliance
1
Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1
1.2
1.3
Companies should establish the functions reserved to the board and those
delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions.
1b
Compliant
Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior
executives.
remuneration
report
Compliant
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 1.
1b, remuneration
report
Compliant
2
Structure the Board to add value
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
A majority of the Board should be independent directors.
1a, 1d
Non-compliant
The chair should be an independent director.
The roles of chair and chief executive officer should not be exercised by the same
individual.
1c
1a
Compliant
Compliant
The Board should establish a nomination committee.
1h, 2a, 2c
Compliant
Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the
board, its committees and individual directors.
1g, 2a
Compliant
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 2.
1a, 1g 1i, 2a
directors’ report
Compliant
3
Promote ethical and responsible decision-making
3.1
Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary
of the code as to:
5c, 5d
Compliant
– the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s integrity;
and
– the practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations and the
reasonable expectations of their stakeholders; and
– the responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and
investigating reports of unethical practices.
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy
or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the Board
to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity for the Board to
assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving them.
Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for
achieving gender diversity set by the board in accordance with the diversity policy
and progress towards achieving them
Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women
employees in the whole organisation, women in senior executive positions and
women on the Board.
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 3.
7
7
7
7
Compliant
Non-compliant
Compliant
Partially
Compliant
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Principle
ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations
Reference
Compliance
4
Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
The Board should establish an audit committee.
The audit committee should be structured so that it:
2b
2a, 2b
Compliant
Compliant
– consists only of non-executive directors;
– consists of a majority of independent directors;
– is chaired by an independent chair, who is not chair of the Board;
– and has at least three members.
The audit committee should have a formal charter.
2a
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 4.
2a, 3b
directors’ report
Compliant
Compliant
5
Make timely and balanced disclosure
6
7
5.1
5.2
6.1
6.2
7.1
7.2
7.3
Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance and
ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at senior
executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of
those policies.
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 5.
Respect the rights of shareholders
Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective
communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general
meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy.
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 6.
Recognise and manage risk
6, 6a
Compliant
6a
6b
6b
Compliant
Compliant
Compliant
Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material
business risks and disclose a summary of those policies.
2b, 4a, 4b
Compliant
The Board should require management to design and implement the risk
management and internal control systems to manage the company’s material
business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed
effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the
effectiveness of the company’s management of its material business risks.
The Board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the chief executive
officer (or equivalent) and the chief financial officer (or equivalent) that the declaration
provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on
a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is
operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.
4b
4c
Compliant
Compliant
7.4
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 7.
4b,4c,
directors’ report
Compliant
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Principle
ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations
Reference
Compliance
8
Remunerate fairly and responsibly
8.1
The board should establish a remuneration committee.
2a, 2c,
remuneration
report
Compliant
8.2
The remuneration committee should be structured so that it:
2c
Compliant
– consists of a majority of independent directors
– is chaired by an independent chair
– has at least three members
8.3
8.4
Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive directors’
remuneration from that of executive directors and senior executives.
remuneration
report
Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on
Principle 8.
2a, 5e
directors’ report,
remuneration
report
Compliant
Compliant
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FINANCIAL REPORT CONTENTS
Directors’ Report ...................................................................................................................................35
Remuneration Report - Audited ............................................................................................................40
Auditor’s Independence Declaration .....................................................................................................52
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income .............................................................................54
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ......................................................................................55
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ......................................................................................56
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows .................................................................................................57
Notes to Financial Statements ..............................................................................................................58
Directors’ Declaration ...........................................................................................................................93
Independent Audit Report .....................................................................................................................94
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors of Rey Resources Limited (“Rey Resources” or “the Company”) present their report together with
the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its controlled entities (“the Group”) for the financial
year ended 30 June 2012.
1
DIRECTORS
The directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:
Charlie Lenegan, (Chairman, Independent Non-Executive)
Kevin Wilson (Managing Director, Executive)
Ronnie Beevor, (Director, Independent Non-Executive)
Maree Arnason (Strategy Director, Executive)
Lex Graefe (Director, Independent Non-Executive, appointed 1 October 2011)
Brett Clark (Director, Independent Non-Executive, appointed 1 October 2011)
Alan Humphris (Director, Independent Non-Executive, retired 1 October 2011)
James McClements (Director, Independent Non-Executive, retired 1 October 2011)
Unless otherwise stated, directors were in office from the start of the financial year to the date of this report.
Details of directors’ qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and details of directorships of other
listed companies can be found on pages 36 to 38.
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Directors
Designation and
Independence
status
Experience, expertise and qualifications
Directorships of
other ASX listed
companies
during the last
three years
Special
responsibilities
during the year
Chairman
Qualifications - BSc Economics (Hons)
• OZ Minerals
• Chairman of
Current
Charlie
Lenegan
Appointed on
29 November
2010
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr Lenegan is a former Managing Director of Rio Tinto
Australia. He has had a distinguished 27 year career with
Rio Tinto where he held various senior management
positions across a range of commodities and geographies.
His responsibilities at Rio Tinto included senior roles
in various feasibility studies and in the planning and
development of the Kaltim Prima Coal mine in Indonesia
and the Argyle Diamond mine in Australia. His experience
also extends to senior operating roles at the Tarong Coal
mine in Queensland and the Kelian Gold mine in Indonesia.
He is a former Chairman of the Minerals Council of
Australia, a former President of the Australian Mines and
Metals Association and a former board member of the
Business Council of Australia.
Mr Lenegan is also a non-executive director of Turquoise
Hill Resources Ltd (formerly Ivanhoe Mines Limited) listed
on Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange
and the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Qualifications - BSc (Hons), ARSM, MBA
Mr Wilson has over 30 years’ experience in the minerals
and finance industries.
He was the Managing Director of Leviathan Resources
Limited, a Victorian gold mining company, from its IPO in
2005 through to its sale in 2006. His experience includes
eight years as a geologist with the Anglo American
Group in Africa and North America and 14 years as a
stockbroking analyst and investment banker with CS First
Boston and Merrill Lynch in Australia and New York.
Kevin Wilson
Appointed on
9 August 2007
Managing
Director
Executive
Ronnie Beevor
Director
Qualifications - BA (Hons)
Appointed on
2 August 2010
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr Beevor is an investment banker and is a Senior Advisor
to Standard Chartered Gryphon Partners, having previously
been Head of Investment Banking at NM Rothschild &
Sons (Australia) Limited between 1997 and 2002.
He has had extensive involvement in the natural resources
industry, both in Australia and internationally. He was
formerly a non-executive director of ASX-listed Oxiana
Limited which successfully developed the Sepon gold-
copper project in Laos as well as the Prominent Hill
copper-gold deposit in South Australia.
Mr Beevor is Chairman of AIM-listed EMED Mining Public
Limited and a non-executive director of Ampella Mining
Limited, Bannerman Resources Limited, Bullabulling Gold
Limited, Talison Lithium Limited and Unity Mining Limited
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Limited
(February
2010, ongoing)
the Board since
29 November 2010
• Chairman of
Remuneration
and Nomination
Committee since
29 November 2010
• Member of
Sustainability
Committee since
22 March 2011
(Chairman from
22 March 2011 to
17 May 2012)
• Member of
Audit and Risk
Committee since
29 November 2010
• Navarre
Minerals
(March 2011,
ongoing)
• Managing
Director since
9 August 2007
• Ampella
• Chairman of
Mining Limited
(July 2011,
ongoing)
Audit and Risk
Committee since
3 March 2011
• Bannerman
Resources
Limited (July
2009, ongoing)
• Unity Mining
• Member of
Remuneration
and Nomination
Committee since
3 March 2011
Limited
(formerly
Bendigo
Mining Limited)
(November
2002, ongoing)
• Bullabulling
Gold Limited
(July 2012,
ongoing)
Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Directors
Designation and
Independence
status
Experience, expertise and qualifications
Directorships of
other ASX listed
companies
during the last
three years
Special
responsibilities
during the year
Current
Maree
Arnason
Appointed on
7 April 2011
Strategy Director
Qualifications - BA
None
None
Executive
Ms Arnason has over 25 years’ experience working across
the resource, energy and manufacturing sectors in
Australia and New Zealand. Ms Arnason has held senior
leadership roles in remote and corporate environments
with BHP Iron Ore, BHP Billiton, Carter Holt Harvey
and Wesfarmers Energy and has operated a strategy
consultancy business advising several resource projects in
Western Australia including Rey Resources.
Ms Arnason is member of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors, National Director of the Australia
China Business Council and an Executive Council member
with the WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy. Maree is
also an Executive Director of a private company, Energy
Access Services, which operates an energy trading
platform for the Western Australian wholesale gas market.
Lex Graefe
Director
Qualifications - BEc, CPA
None
• Member of
Appointed on
1 October 2011
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr Graefe holds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting
Major) degree from Adelaide University and is a CPA. He
has extensive management and commercial experience,
working in the mining industry for the last 30 years
in Australia, Africa and Asia. His experience includes
leadership roles in project studies, engagement with
government and stakeholders and various CFO roles.
Mr Graefe brings a broad range of project and commercial
experience to the board. He has previously held the role of
CFO/Company Secretary to Sphere Minerals Limited and
has also held senior leadership roles with Shield Mining,
Resolute Mining (Tanzania) Rio Tinto Indonesia and Rio
Tinto India. Mr Graefe also held a number of management,
commercial and financial roles with Hamersley Iron.
Mr Graefe currently acts as CFO to Iron Road Limited.
Brett Clark
Director
Qualifications - B Econ
None
Appointed on
1 October 2011
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr Clark holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from
Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma of Business
Management and Finance from Deakin University. He
has over 20 years’ experience in the resources sector in
business development, operations, acquisitions, asset
management, project management, business improvement
and financial roles. With specific experience in corporate
roles that have focused on strategic operational outcomes
and implementation of major resource project studies,
Mr Clark brings very relevant experience to the board at
this stage of the Company’s development. Mr Clark is
currently Chief Operating Officer of Pluton Resources and
has previous director experience with Oakajee Port and
Rail, and Wembley Resources; and senior executive roles
with Tethyan Copper, Ernst & Young, Snowden Group, Rio
Tinto/Iron Ore Company of Canada/Hamersley Iron and
Western Mining.
Audit and Risk
Committee since
1 October 2011
• Member of
Remuneration
and Nomination
Committee since
24 July 2012
• Chairman of
Sustainability
Committee from
17 May 2012
(member from
1 October 2011 to
17 May 2012)
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Directors
Designation and
Independence
status
Experience, expertise and qualifications
Directorships of
other ASX listed
companies
during the last
three years
Special
responsibilities
during the year
Former
Alan
Humphris
Appointed on
27 July 2004
and resigned
on 1 October
2011
James
McClements
Appointed on
29 August 2007
and resigned
on 1 October
2011
Director
Qualifications - BSc, BEc, MA (Laws) Hons (UK), FCPA
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr Humphris is a merchant banker with more than 25
years’ experience in Australia and offshore markets
specialising in corporate finance and advisory services.
• ASF Group
Limited
(September
2007, ongoing)
• Former member
of Audit and Risk
Committee to
1 October 2011
He is Managing Director of Balmoral Capital Pty Limited,
a boutique merchant banking firm. Previously he was
an Executive Director of Hambros Australia Limited and
Head of Hambros Corporate Finance, and earlier he was a
Director of JP Morgan Australia Limited. Mr Humphris has
had significant experience in the resources sector in both
advisory and Non-Executive Director roles.
Director
Qualifications - BEcon (Hons)
Independent
Non-Executive
Mr McClements co-founded Resources Capital
Funds (RCF) in 1998 and oversees all aspects of
fund management, including the development and
implementation of investment strategy as well as oversight
of investment, divestment and management decisions
regarding portfolio companies.
Prior to launching RCF, he was a natural resources sector
banker with N.M. Rothschild in Australia and the United
States, and with Standard Chartered Bank. He began his
professional career with BHP Limited.
• Murchison
Metals Limited
(May 2007,
ongoing)
• Former member
of Audit and Risk
Committee to
1 October 2011
• Bannerman
Resources
Limited
(December
2008 to May
2011)
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COMPANY SECRETARIES
Ms Shannon Coates was appointed to the position of company secretary on 11 January 2012. Ms Coates holds a
Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University and has over 18 years’ experience in corporate law and compliance.
Ms Coates is a Chartered Secretary and currently acts as company secretary to several ASX, JSE and AIM listed
companies and unlisted companies, the majority of which operate in the mineral resources industry, both in
Australia and internationally. Ms Coates is Legal and Compliance Counsel to Perth based corporate advisory
firm Evolution Capital Partners, which specialises in the provision of corporate services to ASX, JSE and AIM
listed companies.
Joint company secretaries Mr Glen Smith and Mr Krishna Kulshreshtha resigned on 11 January 2012.
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DIRECTORS’ ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
The number of directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and number of meetings
attended by each of the directors of the Company during the financial year are:
Director
Charlie Lenegan
Kevin Wilson
Alan Humphris1
James McClements1
Ronnie Beevor
Maree Arnason
Lex Graefe2
Brett Clark2
Board
Audit and Risk
Committee
Remuneration
and Nomination
Committee
Sustainability
Committee
A
22
22
5
0
21
22
15
14
B
22
22
6
6
22
22
16
16
A
4
-
0
0
4
-
3
-
B
4
-
1
1
4
-
3
-
A
5
-
1
-
5
-
-
-
B
5
-
2
-
5
-
-
-
A
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
B
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
A Number of meetings attended
B Number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the relevant committee during the year
Notes:
1 Resigned 1 October 2011
2
Appointed 1 October 2011
5
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SECURITIES IN REY RESOURCES
The relevant interest of each director in the ordinary shares of Rey Resources at the date of this report is set
out as below:
Ordinary shares
Options over ordinary shares Performance Rights
Charlie Lenegan
100,000
Kevin Wilson
Ronnie Beevor
Maree Arnason
Lex Graefe
Brett Clark
4,485,006
1,952,149
74,000
200,000
–
–
1,500,000
–
–
–
–
400,000
800,000
150,000
3,000,000
–
–
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Rey Resources Annual Report 20126
REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED
This remuneration report outlines the director and executive remuneration arrangements for Rey Resources
Limited in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. The information
in the report has been audited as required by Section 308(3C) of the Act.
Following feedback from shareholders, at the 2011 AGM the Company withdrew the proposal for a non-executive
director share performance rights plan. As outlined below, non-executive director fees comprise a fixed annual
fee plus committee fees, with no participation in any performance rights plan. Removal of the non-executive
director share performance rights plan proposed in 2011 addressed shareholder concerns which had given rise
to the “no vote” of the 2011 remuneration report.
6.1 Principles of compensation
For the purpose of this report key management personnel (“KMP”) 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 Company. The officers listed
under KMP below are included in the report. The report will provide an explanation of Rey Resources Limited’s
remuneration policy and structure, details of remuneration paid to KMP (including directors), an analysis of
the relationship between company performance and executive remuneration payments, details of share-based
payments, key terms of executive employment contracts and details of independent external advice received in
relation to KMP remuneration.
2011 Key Management Personnel
The KMP of Rey Resources Limited during the year ended 30 June 2012 were:
Non-Executive
Charlie Lenegan
Chairman
Ronnie Beevor
Non-Executive Director
Brett Clark
Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 October 2011)
Lex Graefe
Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 October 2011)
Alan Humphris
Non-Executive Director (retired 1 October 2011)
James McClements
Non-Executive Director (retired 1 October 2011)
Executive
Kevin Wilson
Managing Director
Maree Arnason
Executive Director - Strategy
Ron Hite
Project Director (resigned 9 March 2012)
Remuneration policy
The successful performance of the Company is dependent on the quality and performance of directors and
executives, so the focus of the remuneration policy is to attract, retain and motivate highly competent people to
these roles.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012
Four broad principles govern the remuneration strategy of the Company:
1
2
3
4
To set demanding levels of performance for senior management and to align their remuneration with the
achievement of clearly defined targets.
To provide market competitive remuneration and conditions in the current market for high quality
directors and executives, particularly in Western Australia.
To align remuneration with the creation of shareholder value and the achievement of company strategy,
objectives and performance.
To be able to differentiate reward based on performance, in particular acknowledging the contribution of
outstanding performers.
The Company seeks to provide fixed remuneration at the median level of the markets in which it competes for
talent, and to provide the opportunity for a higher than median level of variable reward for those individuals who
make an outstanding contribution to the success of the business.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for advising the board on matters relating to
the remuneration of the directors, senior executives and employees of the Company, including making
recommendations in relation to the remuneration framework of the Company and the fees and remuneration
paid to directors and executives.
The Committee seeks independent remuneration advice from time to time, and refers to relevant market survey
data for the purposes of external comparison.
Hedging policy
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy prohibits all directors and employees from entering into arrangements
to protect the value of unvested Long Term Incentive (“LTI”) awards. The prohibition includes entering into
contracts to hedge their exposure to unvested share rights and options awarded as part of their remuneration
package.
Executive remuneration components
Executive remuneration is structured so that it supports the key remuneration principles outlined above, and
motivates executives towards achievement of the annual objectives and longer term success of the Company.
A Total Fixed Remuneration (“TFR”) is paid which considers external market comparisons and individual
performance. Performance linked compensation is available through the short term and long term incentive
plans outlined below.
Fixed remuneration
Executives receive an annualised TFR from which they must have deducted statutory superannuation. They
may elect to salary sacrifice further superannuation contributions and other benefits such as a motor vehicle.
Accommodation assistance and medical insurance may be provided for employees from overseas or interstate
where it is necessary to be able to attract key talent. An annual review of TFR is undertaken each year and
reflects market movements and individual performance.
Short term incentive
The objective of the short term incentive (“STI”) plan is to align the achievement of the Company’s annual
targets with the performance of those executives who have key responsibility for achieving those targets. The
participants in the plan currently are the Managing Director and the Executive Director - Strategy.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012In the year ended 30 June 2012, the Managing Director was eligible for a cash payment of up to 40% of his TFR
for meeting established targets for a number of key business measures, including completion of key project
milestones, executing funding strategies, business and organisation development, increasing resource status
and improving safety performance. This has been a challenging period for the Company and the targets have
not been achieved. As a result there is no STI payable to the Managing Director. For the year ending 30 June
2013, a similar set of company and individual measures will be established with a target of 20% of TFR and a
maximum of 40% of TFR.
During the same period a payment of $50,000 was approved for the Executive Director - Strategy in recognition
of her contribution. For the year ending 30 June 2013 a similar set of company and individual measures to those
applying for the Managing Director will be established, providing a target of 10% of TFR and a maximum of 20%
of TFR.
Long term incentive
Executives are eligible to participate in the Rey Resources Limited Executive Incentive Rights Plan (“2011 EIRP”),
which replaced the 2010 Executive Incentive Rights Plan (“2010 EIRP”) and was approved at the 2011 Annual
General Meeting. The EIRP aligns the reward of the participants with the long term creation of shareholder
value. The Managing Director, Executive Director - Strategy and Environmental and Approvals Manager are
eligible to participate in the plan.
Both the 2011 EIRP and 2010 EIRP enable participants to be granted rights to acquire shares subject to
the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subject to adjustments for any bonus issues of shares and capital
reorganisations, one share will be issued on the exercise of each right which vests or becomes exercisable. No
amount is payable by employees in respect of the grant or exercise of rights.
The EIRP forms an important component of the total remuneration of both the Managing Director and Executive
Director - Strategy. A number of rights are provided based on a percentage of TFR, 50% for the Managing
Director and 15% for the Executive Director - Strategy. The allocated rights are then subject to a three year
vesting period which requires achievement of a compound annual growth in Total Shareholder Return hurdle
for the vesting period, and where relevant, achievement of additional performance conditions. The proportion
to vest increases from 25% at a 10% compound annual growth rate, to 100% for achieving greater than 20%
compound annual growth. The vesting condition may be retested one year after the three year vesting period.
Shareholder approval will be sought at the 2012 Annual General Meeting to issue rights to the Managing Director
in relation to the years ended 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2012, and to the Executive Director - Strategy in relation
to the year ended 30 June 2012.
Relationship between Company performance and remuneration
The objective of the Company’s remuneration structure is to reward and incentivise the executives so as to
ensure alignment with the interests of the shareholders. The remuneration structure also seeks to reward
executives for their contribution in a manner that is appropriate for a company at this stage of its development.
As outlined elsewhere in this Report, the remuneration structure incorporates fixed, annual at risk and long
term incentive components.
For shareholders, the key measure of value is TSR. Other than general market conditions, the key drivers of
value for the Company and a summary of performance are provided in the table below.
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Status
Upgrades to the resource base
Reserve Statement issued June 2011.
Progress towards development of a successful long
term operation based on the Company’s resources
Effective engagement with key stakeholders to
secure successful development of the long term
project
Seeking opportunities to generate further value
through business development, corporate
development and funding strategies.
There was limited exploration drilling in the year to
30 June 2012 as the focus was on permitting and
approvals processes.
Definitive Feasibility Study completed June 2011.
Environmental permitting process commenced June
2011 and proceeding to plan.
Heads of Agreement with Traditional Owners awaiting
ratification.
Engaged with a number of parties to establish strategic
partner relationship. Agreement signed with ASF Group
Limited in June 2012 provides for funding of up to $13.8
million (before costs) through share placements.
At this stage in the development of the Company, successful execution of the above drivers is the mechanism
through which shareholder wealth will be created.
The only relevant financial measure at this point is share price for which the history is presented below. Absolute
TSR performance is the basis for long term incentive awards under the EIRP. For information an index showing
movement of four comparator companies over the same period is provided.
Rey Resources Closing Share Price 30 June
0.075
$0.190
$0.115
$0.130
$0.360
Comparator Index*
0.21
0.39
0.35
0.40
1.00
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
* Comparator companies (ASX codes) - Pluton (PLV), Cockatoo Coal (COK), Talisman Mining (TLM), East Energy Resources (EER).
The comparator index is currently not used to measure remuneration but may be used in the future reporting periods.
Non-executive director fees
The policy on non-executive director (NED) fees is to apply a remuneration framework in order to attract and
retain highly capable NEDs and also in accordance with governance best practice. A fixed annual fee is paid
in cash. In recognition of the need to conserve cash outgoings, NED fees remain at levels established in 2010
despite removal of the previously proposed equity plan in 2011.
An aggregate fee limit for NED fees of $400,000 was approved at the 2010 Annual General Meeting and no
change is currently proposed.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012The following table summarises the fees payable to NEDs, inclusive of superannuation, during the year.
Main Board Fee Audit & Risk
Committee
Remuneration and
Nomination Committee
Sustainability
Committee
Chairman
$120,000
$10,000
$5,000*
Other non-executive directors $50,000
–
–
$5,000*
–
* No fee payable during the year as committee chaired by Board Chairman. The Board Chairman was replaced as Chairman of the
Sustainability Committee by Mr Brett Clark on 17 May 2012, at which time a committee fee became payable to Mr Clark.
From 1 July 2012 the fee for the Chairman of each committee will be $10,000 and other members will receive
$5,000. In addition the Board Chairman will become eligible to receive committee fees.
The Board further notes that under the terms of the proposed share placements to ASF Group Limited
announced on 18 June 2012, two new non-executive directors will be added to the Board following completion
of the transactions. This event, combined with the need to provide competitive remuneration to non-executive
directors, may lead to a review of the aggregate fee limit before the 2013 Annual General Meeting.
6.2 Directors’ and executive officers’ remuneration
The table below sets out the remuneration of the KMP identified in the 2012 and 2011 Annual Reports.
Short Term Benefits
Post-
employment
benefits
Share
based
payments
Termination
Benefits
Total
Percentage
Shares
Related
Percentage
Performance
Related
Super
Rights/
options
Termination
Payments
Cash
salary and
Fees
$
Name
Annual
Incentive
Non-
monetary
benefits
$
C Lenegan (Chairman)
2012
2011
110,091
65,067
$
–
–
R Beevor (Non-executive director)
2012
2011
60,000
38,750
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
$
9,908
20,555
5,856 –
–
–
7,315
6,705
A Humphris (Non-executive director - retired 1 October 2011)
2012
2011
12,486
40,917
–
–
–
–
1,124
3,682
-7,163
7,163
J Ludowici (Chairman, retired 29 November, 2010) 1
2012
2011
–
160,250
–
–
–
–
–
–
21,786 –
44
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
%
140,554
70,923
67,315
45,455
15%
0%
11%
15%
6,447
-111%
51,762
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
–
–
100,000
282,036
0%
0%
Rey Resources Annual Report 2012
Short Term Benefits
Post-
employment
benefits
Share
based
payments
Termination
Benefits
Total
Percentage
Shares
Related
Percentage
Performance
Related
Cash
salary and
Fees
$
Annual
Incentive
$
Non-
monetary
benefits
$
Name
Super
Rights/
options
Termination
Payments
$
$
J McClements (Non-executive director - retired 1 October 2011)
2012
2011
11,468 –
40,000 –
–
–
1,032
3,600
-7,163
7,163
$
–
–
$
%
5,337
-134%
50,763
14%
0%
0%
B McIntosh (Non-executive director - appointed 21 February 2011, resigned 6 April 2011)
2012
2011
–
–
4,093 –
–
–
–
–
368 –
L Graeffe (Non-Executive Director - appointed 1 October 2011)
2012
2011
34,403 –
–
–
–
–
3,096 –
–
–
B Clark (Non-Executive Director - appointed 1 October 2011)
2012
2011
34,403 –
–
–
K Wilson (Managing Director) 2
2012
2011
307,339 –
300,478
80,000 –
–
–
–
3,096 –
–
–
27,661
38,985
27,043
170,488
M Arnason (Executive Director - Strategy - appointed 7 April 2011)
2012
2011
344,036
50,000
691
30,963
204,545
80,549 –
–
7,249 –
R Hite (Project Director - resigned 9 March 2012) 2
2012
2011
248,016 –
343,749 –
53,403
136,967
–
–
-119,510
592,141
B Preston (Technical Director - resigned 6 April 2011) 3
–
–
165,000 –
–
–
–
–
14,850 –
1,162,242
50,000
54,094
76,880
137,564
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2012
2011
TOTAL
2012
2011
Notes:
–
–
–
4,461
0%
0%
37,499
0%
0%
–
–
–
–
37,499
0%
–
373,985
578,009
630,235
87,799
10%
29%
32%
0%
181,909
1,072,857
-66%
55%
0%
0%
14%
8%
0%
0%
0%
–
–
–
179,850
0%
0%
1,480,780
9%
32%
3%
3%
1,238,853
80,000
136,967
84,435
783,660
100,000 2,423,914
1
2
3
$100,000 in “Termination Payments” in 2011 is a payment of approximately 12 months salary as an agreed payment, which included consideration of Mr
Ludowici’s provision of executive and directors services to the Company.
Includes cost to provide a car loan and medical insurance to Mr. Hite.
Mr Preston ceased to be a KMP at 30 June 2011.
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6.3
Equity instruments
6.3.1 Rights over equity instruments granted as compensation
Details on rights over ordinary shares in the Company that were granted as compensation to the KMP during
the reporting period and details on rights that vested during the reporting period are as follows:
Number of
rights granted
during FY 2012
Grant Date
Fair value per
share at grant
date
C Lenegan*
400,000
23.11.2011
M Arnason*
1,500,000
23.11.2011
1,500,000
23.11.2011
$0.1163
$0.1350
$0.1350
*As approved at 2011 Annual General Meeting
Expiry date
30.06.2015
30.06.2013
30.06.2014
Number of
rights vested
during FY 2012
0
0
0
The valuation assumptions and methodology for the Performance Rights are set out in note 20 of the notes to
the accounts.
No rights have been granted since the end of the financial year. The rights were provided at no cost to the
recipients. The rights are issued as either retention rights, linked to ongoing employment service with the
Company, or performance rights, which are conditional on the Company achieving certain performance hurdles.
6.3.2 Options and rights over equity instruments granted as compensation
Details of the vesting profiles of the options and rights granted as remuneration to the KMP are detailed below.
% vested in
year
% forfeited/
lapsed
in year
Financial year
in which grant
vests
Name
Number
Grant Date
Share rights
C Lenegan
R Beevor
400,000
23.11.2011
150,000
29.11.2010
A Humphris
150,000
29.11.2010
J McClements
150,000
29.11.2010
K Wilson
800,000
29.11.2010
M Arnason
1,500,000
23.11.2011
1,500,000
23.11.2011
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
R Hite
1,147,000
11.05.2011
100%
484,333
11.05.2011
968,667
11.05.2011
0%
0%
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0%
0%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
100%
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2014
–
–
–
Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Name
Number
Grant Date
% vested in
year
% forfeited/
lapsed
in year
Financial year
in which grant
vests
Options
K Wilson
1,000,000
24.06.2008
1,000,000
24.06.2008
1,000,000
24.06.2008
500,000
26.11.2008
500,000
26.11.2008
500,000
26.11.2008
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
2009
2010
2011
2011
2012
2013
Subsequent to year end, a further 1,500,000 options lapsed in accordance with their terms of issue.
6.3.3 Movements in share rights
The movement during the reporting period, by value, of share rights over ordinary shares in the Company held
by the KMP is detailed below.
Name
Granted in year $
Value of options/rights
exercised in year
Lapsed in year $
Share rights
C Lenegan
A Humphris
J McClements
M Arnason
R Hite
Options
K Wilson
46,520
–
–
405,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
229,400
–
–
21,000
21,000
–
468,000
255,000
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Rey Resources Annual Report 20126.4 Key employment contracts
The table below summarises the key contractual provisions of the executive KMP.
Name and
Position
Contract
Term
Kevin Wilson
Ongoing
Managing Director
Maree Arnason
Ongoing
Executive Director
- Strategy
Termination by Company*
Termination by Executive
6 months’ notice or payment
in lieu.
Pro-rata Annual Incentive
is paid.
6 months’ notice or payment in lieu.
If terminate within 6 months of
a Fundamental Change receives
6 months TFR at termination date.†
Unvested Long Term Incentive
vests.
6 months’ notice or payment
in lieu.
Board discretion to pay pro-rata
Annual Incentive and unvested Long
Term Incentive.
3 months’ notice or payment in lieu.
* All executives may be terminated immediately for serious misconduct, with payment of TFR and accrued leave up until the termination
date.
† A fundamental change occurs if the Company’s shares are suspended from trading, the Company is delisted, or Mr Wilson is required
to undertake a materially different role.
Non-executive directors are engaged by a letter of appointment for a term as stated in the constitution of the
Company. They are able to resign from office with reasonable notice to the Chairman. Non-executive directors
receive annual fees. There are no post-employment benefits other than statutory superannuation.
6.5 Remuneration Consultant
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee seeks advice on remuneration matters for the KMP and non-
executive directors from independent external advisors. Such advisors are appointed and directly engaged by
the Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
During the 2010-2011 year Godfrey Remuneration Group (“GRG”), a specialist executive remuneration advisory
business, was engaged to review and provide recommendations on non-executive director fees, executive fixed
remuneration, and the design of long term incentive plans. Under this engagement GRG provided remuneration
recommendations as defined in section 9B of the Corporations Act 2001 and was paid $69,400 for these services.
During the 2011-2012 year the Board engaged CRHR, a strategic human resources advisory business, to provide
advice on the remuneration structure for KMP, including development of a short term incentive plan. Under this
engagement CRHR provided remuneration recommendations as defined in section 9B of the Corporations Act
2001 and was paid $15,221 for these services. CRHR was also engaged to provide support on matters related
to preparation of the 2012 remuneration report, development of remuneration structure for all employees, and
undertaking a Board performance review and other strategic human resource advice for fees totalling $31,309.
The Board is satisfied that the remuneration recommendations from both advisors were made free from any undue
influence by the members of the KMP to whom the recommendations related, and that all recommendations
were made to the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of Rey Resources is coal exploration in the Canning Basin, Western Australia, and
development of the Duchess Paradise Project.
8
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the year, work continued on optimising and progressing the Duchess Paradise Project through the
regulatory approvals process. As anticipated, following Rey Resources referral of the proposed Duchess
Paradise Project in June 2011, the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) determined
that the proposed Project be assessed at the level of Public Environmental Review (PER) in August 2011.
To avoid duplication in the assessment process, the federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) in October 2011 determined the proposal to be a Controlled Action
requiring approval, accrediting the assessment by the State for that purpose.
It was the decision of the EPA that Rey Resources, as Project proponent, should prepare the assessment
Environmental Scoping Document (ESD), which was approved in April 2012, as the basis for the PER.
The Company continued discussions with native title holders to obtain required agreements and to ensure the
benefits from the Project, such as employment and business development opportunities, provide value to local
communities. On 10 May 2012, Rey Resources announced that a Heads of Agreement had been reached with the
Traditional Owner (Nyikina and Mangala) Negotiating Committee for the potential development of the Duchess
Paradise Project. This draft agreement is currently subject to ratification.
In order to finance the timely development of the Duchess Paradise Project, the Company sought a strategic
investor during the year and on 18 June 2012, Rey Resources announced it had entered into share subscription
agreements with ASF Group Limited (“ASF”), an ASX listed company that holds an interest in tenements
adjoining Rey Resources’ Duchess Paradise Project. Further, ASF was granted exclusivity until 28 September
2012 on negotiations with respect to a potential corporate transaction on the Duchess Paradise Project.
The Company raised a total of $15 million during the year, which comprised a placement of 40 million shares
at an issue price of $0.20 per share during July and August 2011 to raise $8 million; a placement of 28,571,428
shares at an issue price of $0.14 per share in December 2011 to raise $4 million, and a placement of 25 million
shares at an issue price of $0.12 per share to a nominee of ASF Group Limited in June 2012 to raise $3 million.
A further $10.8 million was raised following the approval at the general meeting of shareholders held on 6
September 2012, for the placement of a further 90 million shares at an issue price of $0.12 each to ASF Group
Limited or its nominee. Cleared funds of $10.8 million were subsequently received.
9
DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid or declared by the Company during the financial year ended 30 June 2012 (2011: nil)
and the directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the financial year ended 30 June
2012.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 201210 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
Other than as noted elsewhere in this report, there have been no significant changes in the state of the affairs
of the Company up to and including the date of this report.
11 LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Future information about the likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results
of those operations in future financial years has not been included in this report because disclosure of the
information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the consolidated group.
12 PERFORMANCE RIGHTS OVER UNISSUED SHARES
Performance Rights on Issue
During the financial period, 3,400,000 (2011: 4,873,000) performance rights were issued to directors, following
shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 23 November 2011. Of this amount, 3,000,000
were issued pursuant to the Company’s Executive Incentive Rights Plan as approved by shareholders on 23
November 2011. Since the end of the financial period no performance rights have been issued. Performance
rights have no exercise price on vesting.
As at the date of this report there are 4,797,000 performance rights on issue. Details of performance rights over
unissued shares in Rey Resources as at the date of this report are set out below:
Class
Number
Grant Date
Expiry Date
Director Performance Rights
950,000
29 November 2010
30 June 2014
Executive Performance Rights (Tranche 2)
298,000
11 May 2011
30 June 2014
Executive Performance Rights (Tranche 3)
149,000
11 May 2011
30 June 2013
Executive Performance Rights
3,000,000
23 November 2011
23 November 2016
Chairman Performance Rights
400,000
23 November 2011
30 June 2014
Performance Rights vested, forfeited or lapsed
During the financial period, 1,753,000 performance rights lapsed on resignation of directors. During or since the
end of the financial year no other performance rights were forfeited, cancelled or lapsed.
13 OPTIONS OVER UNISSUED SHARES
Options on Issue
As at the date of this report there are 1,500,000 options on issue. No options were issued during or since the
end of the financial period. No option holder has any right under the terms of the options to participate in any
other share issue of the Company.
Details of options over unissued shares in Rey Resources Limited as at the date of this report are set out below:
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Class
Number
Exercise Price
Grant Date
Expiry Date
Unlisted Options
1,000,000
Unlisted Options
500,000
$0.30
$0.50
24 June 2008
9 August 2013
26 November 2008
9 August 2013
Options exercised, forfeited or lapsed
During or since the end of the financial period, 1,500,000 options lapsed in August 2012 in accordance with their
terms of issue.
14 ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE
The Group’s operations are subject to various laws governing the protection of the environment in areas such
as air and water quality, waste emission and disposal, environmental impact assessments, mine rehabilitation
and access to, and use of, ground water. In particular, some operations are required to be licensed to conduct
certain activities under the environmental protection legislation in the state in which they operate and such
licences include requirements specific to the subject site.
So far as the directors are aware, there have been no material breaches of the Company’s licences and all
exploration and other activities have been undertaken in compliance with the relevant environmental regulations.
15
INDEMNITIES AND INSURANCE
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium to insure the directors and officers of the Company
against liabilities incurred in the performance of their duties. Under the terms and conditions of the insurance
contract, the premium paid cannot be disclosed.
The officers of the Company covered by the insurance policy include any person acting in the course of duties for
the Company who is, or was, a director, company secretary or senior manager within the Company.
The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be
brought against the officers, in their capacity as officers, of the Company, and any other payments arising from
liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities
that arise from conduct involving a wilful breach of duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of
their position or of information to gain advantage for themselves or someone else or to cause detriment to the
Company. It is not possible to apportion the premium between amounts relating to the insurance against legal
costs and those relating to other liabilities.
16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On the 18 June 2012 the Company announced that it had entered into share subscription agreements to raise up
to $13.8 million (before costs) through the issue of up to 115 million shares at an issue price of $0.12 per share
to ASF Group Limited (or its nominee).
The first placement comprising 25 million shares was completed on 18 June 2012. The second placement
comprising 90 million shares to raise a further $10.8 million was approved at the General Meeting of shareholders
held on 6 September 2012 and the funds were subsequently received.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 201217 PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
At the date of this report, there are no leave applications or proceedings brought on behalf of the Company
under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001.
18 ROUNDING
The Group is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and in accordance with that
Class Order 98/100, amounts included in the consolidated financial statements and directors’ report have been
rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.
19 NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the year KPMG, the Group’s auditor, has performed certain other services in relation to tax advisory and
compliance in addition to their statutory duties, refer to note 25.
The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and is satisfied that the
provision of those non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise,
the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2011 for the following reasons:
• All non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Group and have
been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor
• The non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as
set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing
the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision making capacity for the Group, acting as an
advocate for the Group or jointly sharing risks and rewards.
20 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 53 and forms part of the directors’ report for the
financial year ended 30 June 2012.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors.
Charlie Lenegan
Chairman
Perth, Western Australia
10 September 2012
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53
Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2012
in thousands of dollars
Other income
Derby Port remediation costs
Exploration expense
Exploration impairment
Administrative expenses
Loss from operations
Finance income
Net finance income
Loss before income tax
Income tax benefit
Note
30 June 2012
30 June 2011
4
5
4
6
795
(2,126)
(105)
(3,143)
(4,507)
(9,086)
167
167
984
–
–
(759)
(5,910)
(5,685)
353
353
(8,919)
(5,332)
–
–
Loss for the year, attributable to owners of the Company
(8,919)
(5,332)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Foreign currency translation reserve of subsidiary disposed
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of
income tax
Total comprehensive loss for the year, attributable to
owners of the Company
Loss per share
–
–
(269)
(269)
(8,919)
(5,601)
Basic and diluted (cents per share)
7
(2.39)
(1.82)
The notes on pages 58 to 92 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
54
Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2012
in thousands of dollars
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Property, plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Share capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Note
30 June 2012
30 June 2011
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
13
14
15
16
3,790
303
462
4,555
664
109
29,508
30,281
34,836
879
–
315
1,194
–
32
32
1,226
33,610
57,329
1,931
(25,650)
33,610
3,315
1,159
180
4,654
737
205
25,696
26,638
31,292
2,713
8
230
2,951
33
13
46
2,997
28,295
43,273
1,753
(16,731)
28,295
The notes on pages 58 to 92 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Year ended 30 June 2012
in thousands of dollars
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share
capital
Translation
reserve
Share based
payment
reserve
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
Balance as at 1 July 2010
31,676
Loss for the year
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Transactions with owners of the
Company, recognised directly in equity
Issue of ordinary shares
Less: Transaction costs
Share-based payment transactions
Total transactions with owners of
the Company
Balance 30 June 2011
Loss for the year
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Transactions with owners of the
Company, recognised directly in equity
Issue of ordinary shares
Less: Transaction costs
Share-based payment transactions
Total transactions with owners of
the Company
Balance 30 June 2012
–
–
–
12,059
(601)
139
11,597
43,273
–
–
–
15,000
(944)
–
14,056
57,329
269
–
(269)
(269)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
913
(11,399)
21,459
–
–
–
–
–
840
840
(5,332)
(5,332)
–
(269)
(5,332)
(5,601)
–
–
–
–
12,059
(601)
979
12,437
1,753
(16,731)
28,295
–
–
–
–
–
178
178
(8,919)
(8,919)
–
–
(8,919)
(8,919)
–
–
–
–
15,000
(944)
178
14,234
1,931
(25,650)
33,610
The notes on pages 58 to 92 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2012
in thousands of dollars
Note
30 June 2012
30 June 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Other income received
Derby Port remediation costs
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
Receipt of R&D claims
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payment for bonds
Recovery of bonds
Payments for exploration expenditure
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
4
8b
10
82
(2,126)
(4,982)
1,346
(5,680)
177
(1)
(37)
131
(8,240)
(7,970)
–
–
(4,013)
(4,013)
472
(122)
–
–
(15,014)
(14,664)
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares (net of costs)
14,125
11,399
Proceeds from exercise of share options
Repayments of loans and borrowings
–
–
87
(9)
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
14,125
11,477
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
8a
475
3,315
3,790
(7,200)
10,515
3,315
The notes on pages 58 to 92 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1
REPORTING ENTITY
Rey Resources Limited (the “Company”) is a company domiciled in Australia. The address of the Company’s
registered office is 1121 Hay Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005. The consolidated financial statements
of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2012 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together
referred to as “Rey Resources” or the “Group”). The Group is a for-profit entity and is primarily involved in
mineral exploration and mineral project evaluation.
2
BASIS OF PREPARATION
(a)
Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared
in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Interpretations) adopted by the
Australian Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”), and the Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated financial
statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and interpretations adopted
by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The accounting policies detailed below have been
consistently applied to all of the years presented unless otherwise stated.
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of directors on 10 September
2012.
(b)
Going concern
The directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis which contemplates the realisation
of assets and payment of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Group has no debt obligations. The
Group successfully raised $14.1 million (net of costs) during the year and has raised additional funds to meet its
budgeted expenditure requirements (refer note 24).
(c)
Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
(d)
Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional
currency.
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and in accordance with that
Class Order, all financial information presented in Australian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand
unless otherwise stated.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Notes to financial statements
(continued)
(e)
Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Other information about assumptions, estimates and critical judgements in applying accounting policies that
have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are described in note 6
Income tax expense and note 20 - share based payments.
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these
consolidated financial statements, and have been applied consistently by the Group.
3
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Rey Resources Limited and its
subsidiaries:
(i)
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group’s parent entity. Control refers to the power of governing
the operating and financial policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Control is
presumed when the parent acquires more than half of the voting rights of the entity. The financial
statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that
control commences until the date that control ceases.
(ii)
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and expenses on transactions between
companies of the consolidated entity are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
(b)
Foreign currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of Group entities
at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date.
The foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss.
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Rey Resources Annual Report 2012Notes to financial statements
(continued)
(c)
Non derivative financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Group commits itself to either the
purchase or sale of the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted).
(i)
Non-derivative financial assets
The Group initially recognises loans and receivables and deposits on the date that they are originated. The
Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire,
or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in
which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market. Such assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction
costs. Subsequent to initial recognition loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method, less any impairment losses.
Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with original maturities of three
months or less.
(ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities
The Group initially recognises debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are
originated. The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged
or cancelled or expire.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial
position when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to offset the amounts and intends either to
settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Other financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings and trade and other payables.
(iii) Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary
shares and share options are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
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(continued)
(d)
Property, plant and equipment
(i)
Recognition and measurement
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-
constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable
to bringing the assets to a working condition for their intended use, the costs of dismantling and
removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located and capitalised borrowing costs.
Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of
that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for
as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
The gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by
comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and
are recognised net within other income/other expenses in profit or loss. When revalued assets are sold,
any related amounts included in the revaluation reserve are transferred to retained earnings.
(ii)
Subsequent costs
The cost of replacing a component of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the
carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the
component will flow to the Group, and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the
replaced part is derecognised. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are
recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
(iii) Depreciation
Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value. Significant components of individual
assets are assessed and if a component has a useful life that is different from the remainder of that asset,
that component is depreciated separately.
Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each
component of an item of property, plant and equipment. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter
of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain ownership
by the end of the lease term. Land is not depreciated.
The estimated depreciation rates for the current and comparative years are as follows:
Class of Fixed Asset
Depreciation Rate
Plant and equipment
20 - 40%
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and
adjusted if appropriate.
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Notes to financial statements
(continued)
(e)
Exploration and development assets
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable
area of interest.
At the end of each reporting period, the capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is assessed for
impairment. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through
the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that permits
reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which the
decision to abandon the area is made.
When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the life
of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable reserves.
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry
forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
Costs of the site restoration are provided over the life of the facility from when exploration commences and
are included in the costs of that stage. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of mining
plants, equipment and building structures, waste removal, and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with
clauses of the mining permits. Such costs have been determined using estimates of future costs, current legal
requirements and technology on an undiscounted basis. Any changes in the estimates for costs are accounted
on a prospective basis. In determining the costs of site restoration, there is uncertainty regarding the nature and
extent of the restoration due to community expectations and future legislation. Accordingly, the costs have been
determined on the basis that the restoration will be completed within one year of abandoning the site.
(f)
Impairment
(i)
Non-derivative financial assets
A financial asset not carried at fair value through profit or loss is assessed at each reporting date to
determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective
evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the
loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated
reliably.
Objective evidence that financial assets (including equity securities) are impaired can include default or
delinquency by a debtor, restructuring of an amount due to the Group on the terms that the Group would
not consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, adverse changes in
the payments status of the borrowers or issuers in the Group, economic conditions that correlate with
defaults or the disappearance of an active market for a security. In addition, for an investment in an
equity security, a significant or prolonged decline in its fair value below its cost is objective evidence of
impairment.
Loans and receivables and held-to maturity securities
The Group considers evidence of impairment for receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities
at both a specific asset and collective level. All individually significant receivables and held-to-maturity
investment securities are assessed for specific impairment. All individually significant receivables and
held-to-maturity investment securities found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed
for any impairment that has been incurred but not yet identified. Receivables and held-to-maturity
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(continued)
investment securities that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by
grouping together receivables and held-to-maturity investment securities with similar risk characteristics.
In assessing collective impairment the Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, timing
of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgement as to whether
current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than
suggested by historical trends.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference
between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the
asset’s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance
account against receivables. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognised through the
unwinding of the discount. When a subsequent event causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease,
the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.
Available-for-sale financial assets
Impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recognised by reclassifying the losses
accumulated in the fair value reserve in equity, to profit or loss. The cumulative loss that is reclassified
from equity to profit or loss is the difference between the acquisition cost, net of any principal repayment
and amortisation, and the current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in profit or
loss. Changes in impairment provisions attributable to application of the effective interest method are
reflected as a component of interest income. If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of an impaired
available-for-sale debt security increases and the increase can be related objectively to an event occurring
after the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss, then the impairment loss is reversed, with the
amount of the reversal recognised in profit or loss. However, any subsequent recovery in the fair value of
an impaired available-for-sale equity security is recognised in other comprehensive income.
(g)
Employee benefits
Provision is made for the Group’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to
balance sheet date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at
the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-cost. Employee benefits payable
later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made
for those benefits.
(i)
Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the
related service is provided. A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term
cash bonus or profit-sharing plans if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this
amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
(ii)
Share-based payment transactions
The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognised as an
employee expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees
unconditionally become entitled to the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to
reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market vesting conditions are
expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised as an expense is based on the number
of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For
share-based payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based
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payment is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected
and actual outcomes.
(h)
Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST
incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances GST is recognised as part of
the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance
sheet are shown inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of
investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(i)
Income tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss
except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly in equity or in other
comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
years. Current tax payable also includes any tax liability arising from the declaration of dividends.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not
recognised for:
• Temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business
combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss
• Temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries and associates and jointly controlled entities to
the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future
• Taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they
reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities
and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on
different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets
and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognised for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the
extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilised. Deferred
tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that
the related tax benefit will be realised.
The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities are part of a tax-consolidated group. As a
consequence, all members of the tax-consolidated group are taxed as a single entity. The head entity within the
tax-consolidated group is Rey Resources Limited.
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(j)
Earnings per share
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share data for its ordinary shares. Basic earnings per
share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for own shares held.
Diluted earnings per share is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders
and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for own shares held, for the effects
of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise share options and share performance rights granted
to employees.
(k)
Segment reporting
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. All operating results are reviewed regularly by the Group’s Chief Operating
Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of
the operating segments, has been identified as the board of directors.
Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and equipment,
and intangible assets other than goodwill.
(l)
Provisions
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation
that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle
the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised as finance cost.
(m) Finance income and finance costs
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested (including available-for-sale financial assets),
dividend income, gains on the disposal of available-for-sale financial assets, changes in the fair value of financial
assets at fair value through profit or loss, and gains on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss.
Interest income is recognised as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method. Dividend income
is recognised in profit or loss on the date that the Group’s right to receive payment is established, which in the
case of quoted securities is the ex-dividend date.
Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions, dividends
on preference shares classified as liabilities, changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss, impairment losses recognised on financial assets, and losses on hedging instruments that are
recognised in profit or loss.
Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying
asset are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis as either finance income or finance cost depending
on whether foreign currency movements are in a net gain or net loss position.
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(n)
Determination of fair values
Share-based payment transactions
The fair value of the directors’ performance rights is measured using Monte Carlo Sampling. The fair value of
the executive rights is measured with reference to the share price at grant date. The fair value of the employee
share options are measured using the Black-Scholes formula. Measurement inputs include share price on
measurement date, exercise price of the instrument, expected volatility (based on weighted average historic
volatility adjusted for changes expected due to publicly available information), weighted average expected life
of the instruments (based on historical experience and general option holder behaviour), expected dividends,
and the risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds). Service and non-market performance conditions
attached to the transactions are not taken into account in determining fair value.
(o) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
In the year ended 30 June 2012, the Group has reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations
issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current annual reporting period.
It has been determined by the Group that there is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised
Standards and Interpretations on its business and, therefore, no change is necessary to Group accounting
policies.
The Group has also reviewed all new Standards and Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet
effective for the year ended 30 June 2012. As a result of this review the directors have determined that there
is no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on its business and,
therefore, no change necessary to Group accounting policies.
4
OTHER INCOME AND FINANCE INCOME
in thousands of dollars
Other income
Profit on disposal of subsidiary
Reversal of foreign currency translation on reserve on
subsidiary disposed
Research and development grant received
Other income
Finance income
Interest income
2012
2011
–
–
713
82
795
167
167
28
269
633
54
984
353
353
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(continued)
5
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
in thousands of dollars
Office supplies and expenses
Professional and consulting fees
Employee benefits expense (see below)
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Foreign exchange loss
Insurance premiums
Other expenses
Employee benefits expense consists of:
Equity-settled share-based payments
Salaries and fees
Superannuation
6
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
in thousands of dollars
Income tax recognised in loss
Current tax benefit
Over provided in prior years*
Deferred tax (benefit)
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Current year losses for which no deferred tax asset was
recognised
Income tax benefit
2012
419
1,061
1,599
69
15
349
992
4,507
179
1,369
51
1,599
2011
482
1,386
2,519
43
(3)
240
1,243
5,910
979
1,443
97
2,519
2012
2011
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The research and development grant received was classified as an income tax credit in the prior year. This has
been re-classified to other income to better represent its nature as a government grant.
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Reconciliation of prima facie tax on accounting loss before tax to income tax (benefit)/expense
in thousands of dollars
Accounting loss before tax
At statutory income tax rate of 30% (2011: 30%)
Non-deductible expenses
Tax exempt income
Tax losses for which no deferred tax asset was recognised
Income tax benefit
Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:
2012
(8,919)
(2,676)
(104)
(214)
2,994
–
2011
(5,332)
(1,600)
140
(190)
1,650
–
in thousands of dollars
Deferred tax liabilities
Statement of
financial position
Profit or loss
2012
2011
2012
2011
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
(8,862)
(7,709)
(1,463)
(4,817)
Other
(49)
(44)
(5)
263
Gross deferred tax liability
(8,901)
(7,753)
Deferred tax assets
Tax loss carry-forwards
Other
Gross deferred tax asset
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)
Deferred tax (expense)/benefit
Tax losses
8,776
125
8,901
–
7,603
150
7,753
–
1,173
(25)
1,468
–
–
4,404
150
4,554
–
–
At 30 June 2012, the Group has tax losses arising in Australia of $47,701,650 (2011: $34,118,932) that are
available indefinitely for offset against future taxable income. The Group has not recognised a deferred tax asset
in relation to these tax losses (other than an offset to the deferred tax liability) as realisation of the benefit is not
regarded as probable.
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Tax consolidation
Rey Resources Limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries formed a tax-consolidated Group
with effect from 1 July 2009. The first consolidated income tax return for the Group was filed for the tax year
ended 30 June 2010. Rey Resources Limited is the head entity of the tax-consolidated group.
7
LOSS PER SHARE
in thousands of dollars
a.
Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss
Loss attributable to owners of the Company
Loss used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share
2012
(8,919)
(8,829)
2011
(5,332)
(5,332)
No.
No.
b.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding during the year used in calculating basic
and diluted loss per share
373,812,023
292,992,742
c.
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share)
(2.39)
(1.82)
At 30 June 2012, the Company’s potential ordinary shares, which is 3,000,000 options (2011: 4,500,000) and
4,797,000 share performance rights (2011: 4,873,000) were excluded from the diluted weighted average number
of ordinary shares calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
8a CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
in thousands of dollars
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents
2012
3,790
3,790
2011
3,315
3,315
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and a sensitivity analysis for financial assets and liabilities are
disclosed in note 22.
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Notes to financial statements
(continued)
8b RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
in thousands of dollars
Note
2012
2011
10
11
5
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the period
Adjustments for:
Depreciation
Reversal of foreign currency translation reserve
Impairment of capitalised exploration expenditure
Loss on disposal of assets
Net gain on disposal of subsidiary
Equity-settled share-based payment expense
Income tax benefit
Foreign exchange loss/(gain)
Interest income
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables
Increase/(decrease) in provisions and employee benefits
(8,921)
(5,332)
69
–
3,143
–
–
179
–
–
10
43
(269)
759
34
(28)
979
(633)
(3)
(409)
(5,428)
(4,859)
(629)
17
256
84
(34)
(94)
782
192
Net cash used in operating activities
(5,680)
(4,013)
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Notes to financial statements
(continued)
9
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
in thousands of dollars
Other receivables
Research and development benefit
Security deposits
Current
Non-current
10 PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
in thousands of dollars
Plant and equipment
At cost
Accumulated depreciation
Total Property, plant and equipment
Movements in carrying amounts:
in thousands of dollars
Balance as at 1 July
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Balance as at 30 June
2012
303
–
303
664
967
303
664
967
2011
526
633
1,159
737
1,896
1,159
737
1,896
2012
2011
216
(107)
109
261
(56)
205
2012
2011
205
1
(28)
(69)
109
148
134
(34)
(43)
205
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(continued)
11 EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
in thousands of dollars
At cost
Accumulated impairment losses
Movements in carrying amount:
in thousands of dollars
Opening balance
Current year expenditure capitalised
Impairment
2012
33,437
(3,929)
29,508
2012
25,696
6,955
(3,143)
29,508
2011
26,482
(786)
25,696
2011
10,753
15,702
(759)
25,696
The ultimate recoupment of balances carried forward in relation to areas of interest still in the exploration or
evaluation phase is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively sale of
the respective areas.
Tenements where tenure is not intended to be continued have been fully impaired as at 30 June 2012. Accordingly
an impairment loss of $3,143,000 has been recognised in the financial statements.
Blackfin Pty Ltd (“Blackfin”), a subsidiary of the Company, lodged applications for exemption from expenditure in
relation to 11 of its exploration licences (E04/1515-1518, E04/1520-1525 and E04/1529) for the 2009 expenditure
year. Mineralogy Pty Ltd (“Mineralogy”) lodged objections to the applications for exemption from expenditure and
forfeiture applications affecting the 11 exploration licences (“Mineralogy Proceedings”). While the tenements,
which are the subject of the application, cover areas of strategic interest to Rey Resources, they do not relate to
Rey Resource’s Duchess Paradise Project.
By the exemption applications, Blackfin claims that it is entitled to be exempt from incurring the required
expenditure amount associated with the tenements on various grounds. Following the hearing of the exemption
applications the Warden will recommend to the Minister the grant or refusal of the certificates of exemption
from expenditure.
By the forfeiture applications, Mineralogy is claiming that Blackfin has failed to comply with its expenditure
obligations, and such failure is of sufficient gravity to justify forfeiture of the tenements.
Blackfin is defending the Mineralogy Proceedings in the Perth Wardens Court and they were heard by the Mining
Warden in May and July 2012. The Warden’s decision as to the recommendation to the Minister with respect to
the Exemption Applications and the Forfeiture Applications is pending.
If Blackfin is not successful in obtaining the certificates of exemption the Exploration Licences will be at risk of
forfeiture, or Blackfin may be issued with a fine of up to $10,000 per tenement.
The carrying value of the exploration and evaluation expenditure at 30 June 2012 is $3,447,000 (2011: $3,108,000)
pertaining to the 11 tenements.
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12 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
in thousands of dollars
Unsecured liabilities
Trade payables
Sundry payables and accrued expenses
2012
2011
647
232
879
2,190
523
2,713
The Group’s exposure to currency and liquidity risk related to trade and other payables is disclosed in note 22.
13 LOANS AND BORROWINGS
This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings,
which are measured at amortised cost. For more information about the Company’s and Group’s exposure to
interest rate, foreign currency and liquidity risk, see note 22.
in thousands of dollars
Current liabilities
Hire purchase
Non-current liabilities
Hire purchase
Carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as
security are:
Plant and equipment
2012
2011
–
–
–
–
–
8
8
33
33
36
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(continued)
Terms and debt repayment schedule
Terms and conditions of outstanding loans were as follows:
in thousands of dollars
30 June 2012
30 June 2011
Currency Nominal
interest
rate
Year of
maturity
Face
value
Carrying
amount
Face
value
Carrying
amount
Hire purchase liabilities
AUD
10.95%
2015
–
–
–
–
51
51
36
36
The bank loan was secured over a vehicle with a carrying amount of $35,000 in 2011.
The loan was finalised and the vehicle sold as at 30 June 2012.
2012
2011
235
80
315
32
32
150
80
230
13
13
14 PROVISIONS
in thousands of dollars
Current
Employee benefits
Other
Non-current
Employee benefits
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(continued)
15
ISSUED CAPITAL
in thousands of dollars
Note
415,733,873 (2011: 320,439,445) fully paid ordinary shares
2012
57,329
57,329
2011
43,273
43,273
The Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital and issued shares do not have a par value.
Ordinary shares participate in the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the numbers of
shares held.
Movements in shares on issue
On issue at the beginning of the year
320,439,445
43,273 258,639,445
14,996
Shares issued during the year:
2012
2011
Number
$’000
Number
$’000
8 July 2011
8 July 2011
16 August 2011
19 December 2011
18 June 2012
6 August 2010
8 August 2010
17 August 2010
10 December 2010
Transaction costs relating to share issues
6,700,000
1,340
1,723,000
33,300,000
28,571,428
25,000,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,000,000
1,000,000
(200,000)
–
–
–
–
–
87
139
(28)
60,000,000
12,000
–
6,660
4,000
3,000
–
–
–
–
(944)
–
(601)
On issue at the end of the year
415,733,873
57,329 320,439,445
43,273
On 8 July, 2011 the Company undertook a placement of shares, issuing 6,700,000 shares under Tranche 1 at an
issue price of $0.20 per share and, on 16 August 2011, issuing 33,300,000 shares under Tranche 2.
On 8 July 2011, 1,723,000 performance rights vested.
On 19 December 2011 the Company undertook a placement of shares, issuing 28,571,428 shares at an issue
price of $0.14 per share.
On the 18 June 2012 the Company entered into share subscription agreements to raise up to $13.8 million
(before costs) through the issue of up to 115 million shares at an issue price of $0.12 per share to ASF Group
Limited (or its nominee). The first placement comprising 25 million shares was completed on 18 June 2012.
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Options and share performance rights
For information relating to the Rey Resources Limited employee option plan and share performance rights
plan, including numbers granted, exercised and lapsed during the financial year and the numbers outstanding
at year-end refer to note 20.
16 RESERVES
Translation reserve
The translation reserve comprises of all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial
statements of foreign operations.
Share based payments reserve
The share based payments reserve records the fair values recognised in accounting for employee share options
and share rights awarded as share-based payments.
17 COMMITMENTS
(a) Operating lease commitments
Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:
in thousands of dollars
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
(b) Exploration expenditure commitments
2012
202
283
485
2011
140
561
701
In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Group is required to perform
minimum exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by tenements licenses
and acquisition agreements. These obligations are subject to renegotiation when application for a mining lease
is made and at other times. These obligations are not provided for in the financial report and are payable:
in thousands of dollars
Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
2012
2,755
1,879
4,634
2011
3,171
3,774
6,945
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(continued)
18 GROUP ENTITIES
Consolidated subsidiaries
Blackfin Pty Limited
Rey Kimberley Pty Limited
Rey Derby Pty Limited
Rey Derby Operations Pty Limited (a)
19
JOINT VENTURE INTERESTS
Country of
incorporation
Ownership interest
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
2012
100%
100%
100%
100%
2011
100%
100%
100%
100%
Participation and joint venture operating agreements in respect of two Exploration Permit Applications, EP10/04-
5 and EP11/04-5, were finalised on August 2007 with Gujarat NRE Mineral Resources Limited (“Gujarat”) and
Gujarat NRE Oil Pty Limited.
In January 2008, Gujarat paid $275,000 to Rey Resources and earned a 90% interest in each of the two Petroleum
Exploration Permits, EP 457 and EP 458 and must spend $4.85 million over the life of the petroleum permits.
Rey Resources Limited retains a 10% interest in the permits, which is free carried until the grant of a petroleum
production licence, after which the parties are to contribute according to their interest. Under the joint venture
arrangement, Gujarat is responsible as operator for execution of the exploration work plan. Rey Resources is
free carried (by loan) until a production licence is granted. No liability or expenses have been incurred by the
Group. Gujarat, as operator, has applied for a one year extension of the licence term to 23 October 2015.
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20 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
The Group has the following share-based payment arrangements:
Share option program (equity-settled)
On 2 June 2006, the Group established a share option program that entitles KMP to purchase shares in the
Company. The plan is subject to ASX listing rules. In accordance with these programs, options are exercisable
at the market price of the Share at the date of the grant.
Share performance rights program (equity-settled)
On 29 November 2010, the Group established a share performance rights program. The 2010 Executive Incentive
Rights Plan (“2010 EIRP”) enables eligible participants to be granted rights to acquire Shares subject to the
satisfaction of certain conditions.
Executives are also eligible to participate in the 2011 Executive Incentive Rights Plan (“2011 EIRP”), which
replaced the 2010 EIRP and was approved at the 2011 Annual General Meeting. The 2010 EIRP and 2011 EIRP
align the reward of the participants with the long term creation of shareholder value as outlined below.
Both the 2011 EIRP and 2010 EIRP enable participants to be granted rights to acquire shares subject to
the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subject to adjustments for any bonus issues of shares and capital
reorganisations, one share will be issued on the exercise of each right which vests or becomes exercisable.
No amount is payable by employees in respect of the grant or exercise of rights.
Shareholder approval will be sought at the 2012 Annual General Meeting to issue rights to the Managing Director
in relation to the years ended 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2012, and to the Executive Director - Strategy in relation
to the year ended 30 June 2012.
The 2010 EIRP relates to the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013 with provision for a one year retest. The 2011
EIRP relates to the priod 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2014 with provision for a one year retest. At the end of the
measurement periods (either first or second), the following vesting scale will be applied to the share rights
given to executive directors. This will be based on the compound annual growth rate over the relevant period.
The retest of provision only applies if none of the share rights for directors vest at the end of the First Test Period.
Vesting Scale:
Performance Level
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