West Wits Mining Limited
Annual report 2019
ABN 89 124 894 060
West Wits Mining Limited
ABN 89 124 894 060
Annual report - 30 June 2019
Contents
Corporate Directory ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Chairman's letter ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Review of operations and activities ................................................................................................................................ 5
Directors' report ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Auditor's Independence Declaration ............................................................................................................................ 29
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ...................................................................................................... 30
Consolidated statement of financial position ................................................................................................................ 31
Consolidated statement of changes in equity ............................................................................................................... 32
Consolidated statement of cash flows .......................................................................................................................... 33
Notes to the financial statements ................................................................................................................................. 34
Directors' declaration.................................................................................................................................................... 61
Independent auditor's report to the members ............................................................................................................... 62
Shareholder information ............................................................................................................................................... 66
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Corporate Directory
Directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Chairman
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Non-Executive Director
Mr Hulme Scholes
Non-Executive Director
Dr Andrew Tunks
Non-Executive Director
Joint Company Secretaries
Mr Phillip Hains
Mr Simon Whyte (appointed 16 March 2019)
Principal registered office in Australia
Level 3, 62 Lygon Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Australia
Share and debenture register
Security Transfer Registrars
770 Canning Highway
Applecross WA 6153
+61 8 9315 0933
Auditor
William Buck
Level 20, 181 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Solicitors
Quinert Rodda & Associates
Suite 1, Level 6, 50 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Bankers
National Australia Bank
Level 2, 330 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Website
http://www.westwitsmining.com/
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Chairman's letter
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the 2019 Annual Report for West Wits Mining Limited
(ASX: WWI).
The Company continued its strategic transformation during the 2019 financial period, making significant progress
toward achieving its goal of becoming a junior gold producer targeting >80,000oz Au per annum with the mining right
application in the later stages of the granting process at the Witwatersrand Basin Project (“WBP”) which hosts a 3.65M
oz Au JORC Resource.
The Company experienced some headwinds at the JV operated Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project during the reporting
period with the small-scale production not delivering on production targets which restricted free-cashflow. West Wits’
initiated operational reviews which delivered productivity improvements in the final 5-months of production to July 2019
and provided key learnings, placing the Company on a stronger footing to develop the underground program.
A key element of the Board’s Strategy was to introduce an experienced mining executive to take WBP into underground
mine development. This was brought forward as a result of a key consultant in South Africa falling seriously ill in 2Q
2018 and the subsequent production issues. After reviewing several recommendations the Company appointed Jac
van Heerden, a mining engineer who holds an MBA and was President of ERG Africa’s Boss Mine in the Democratic
Republic of Congo (“DRC”) prior to commencing with West Wits. Jac has 20 plus years’ experience in South Africa,
having developed and operated mines locally, before running the copper/cobalt mine in the DRC which employed more
than 3,800 people. The Board and I have been pleased with Jac’s impact since commencing in January 2019. His
demonstrated technical skillset and experience provides us with growing confidence the Company will deliver on its’
development plans.
The Board followed closely the developments in the Paterson Province after Rio Tinto and Greatland Gold’s exceptional
exploration results at WINU and Havieron respectfully. These results have created a hive of activity in the area
surrounding West Wits’ Mt Cecelia project in the East Pilbara, Western Australia. We were pleased to have Mt
Cecelia’s Exploration Licence granted at the end of the Reporting Period after a protracted process and look forward
to taking the project into the next stage of exploration.
We continued to see a lack of progress at the Derewo Project in West Papua. The limited progress resulted in the
Board impairing the carrying value of the asset during the reporting period to zero and entering agreements which
provide for diluting West Wits’ interest in the Indonesian subsidiaries to 10% in August 2019, post period. The new
partner is required to take the project to feasibility level and the divestment still leaves West Wits’ with potential upside
exposure to an area with exceptional prospectivity for gold mineralisation.
As we move forward towards the grant of the mining right for WBP the gold price has strengthened and with it our
prospects of providing meaningful returns on your investment.
Thank you for your ongoing interest and support of West Wits.
For and on behalf of the Board
Michael Quinert
Chairman
West Wits Mining Ltd
26th September 2019
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Review of operations and activities
HIGHLIGHTS
• An updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of the Kimberley Reef adds 428,000oz1 to the
global Resource, growing the global MRE for the Witwatersrand Basin Project (“WBP”) to
3.65Moz2 of gold with 2.4Moz within the Measured & Indicated categories which further de-
risks WBP
• Key studies and extensive public consultation period were completed, enabling submission
of the final Mining Right (“MR”) application documents, a key milestone, commencing the
Department of Mineral Resources’ (“DMR”) final review
• Hiring of experienced mining executive, Jac van Heerden, as CEO of West Wits’ South
African subsidiary to drive development towards full scale mining
• Granting of the Mt Cecelia project’s exploration licence (“EL”) application (EL 45/5045)3 in
the highly prospective Paterson Province and East Pilbara region of Western Australia
• Desktop Study of Mt Cecelia indicates the presence of the Yeneena Group, (reported host
trending mafic
of mineralisation at Rio’s WINU project), as well as the vanadiferous north
dyke sequence mapped by Rumble Resources (ASX: RTR) at their Braeside Project
immediately to the south
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• JV and Farm-In Agreement reached with First Au Ltd (ASX:“FAU”) for Tambina Project’s
three granted Mining Leases4. FAU’s existing project footprint and experience in the
Pilbara region provides synergies to enable the ramping up exploration and development
activity
OVERVIEW
West Wits Mining (ASX:WWI) (the Company or West Wits) made significant progress at its’ flagship WBP
over the reporting period as the Company focuses on shifting towards underground mine development.
The Company increased its global MRE to 3.65Moz2 Au and released an exploration target for a further
600K – 1Moz in the first quarter of the reporting period5. The uplift in the resource and subsequent analysis
provided management confidence that the geological footprint of the project had the potential to support a
underground mine program of up to 100,000oz per annum.
With the WBP’s geology de-risked, the Company focused on executing a world-class Mining Right (“MR”)
application which upon granting will be the catalyst for a rerating of the Company. The application
process’s budget and timeframe pushed out from initial estimates, 2Q2019 to 3Q2019, as a result of the
project’s proximity to urban centres which significantly increased the level of consultation with interested
and affected parties. Due to the importance of the success of the MR application, the Company has taken
a conservative approach to the application processes to ensure the submission can demonstrably prove to
the Department of Mineral Resources (“DMR”) that all requirements of the Mineral and Petroleum
Resources Development Act (“MPRDA”) have not just been met but surpassed.
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The JV Operator at the Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project experienced a number of headwinds in meeting
production targets which ultimately lead to the short-term project not delivering on forecasted cashflows
with the project delivering positive returns overall but below break-even over the reporting period. A
number of investigations were completed during the period, including toll treating and mine planning, the
results of which improved the project’s productivity in the later stages of operations and importantly provided
key learnings which can be carried forward into the Company making underground mining.
With the Company’s MR application nearing the final stages and the open-pit project experiencing
performance issues, the Board resolved to secure a highly regarded and experienced Mining Executive,
Jac van Heerden, as CEO of the South African Group to equip the Company for the next phase of
development6. The introduction in January 2019 of Mr van Heerden, who is based in Johannesburg in
proximity to WBP, provided the Company the opportunity to review its’ strategic plan and core activities.
The review heralded the decommissioning of the Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project’s production in July
2019, the completion of the MR submission in the same month triggering the DMR’s final review and the
kick-off of mine plan studies for the development of the Kimberley East underground target.
In Australia, the granting of Mt Cecelia’s Exploration Licence in May 20193 concluded a protracted
negotiation process with the Native Title Parties which entered National Tribunal proceedings in late 2018.
During the granting period, the tenement’s immediate surrounding area and that to the east in the Paterson
Province, became a focal point of the Australian exploration industry with the release of significant
exploration results at Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO) WINU project and the Greatland Gold (LON:GGP) Newcrest
(ASX:NCM) joint venture Havieron project. RIO’s extensive expansion in the region included EL
applications which boarder over 60% of Mt Cecelia’s tenement boundary, highlighting West Wits’ 100%
owned project’s prospectivity.
The Company entered into a farm-in agreement on its remaining Australian project, Tambina, with FAU.
FAU’s project portfolio includes two nearby tenements which provides synergies with Tambina and allow
the project to advance whilst West Wits’ focused on WBP. The agreement also facilitated the injection of
$240k in the form of initial consideration and the placement of 20m West Wits’ shares which allowed the
Company to accelerate activities related to WBP4.
The Board continued to work through options to progress the Derewo River Gold Project (Papua) with the
existing JV partner, including the potential partial divestment of West Wits share to facilitate the injection of
new capital, during the period. A review of the Indonesian investment in accordance with AASB 6 resulted
in the write down of the carrying value at the end of the 2019 Half Year Report to zero. Subsequent to the
reporting period, the Company entered a binding Heads of Agreement (“HOA”) with Far East Venture Group
(“FEVG”) which provides for further diluting of West Wits’ interest in the Indonesian Group to 10% in
exchange for FEVG taking the project through to feasibility evaluation. The HOA results in the Indonesian
Subsidiaries being deconsolidated in FY2020 however still preserves the potential for upside exposure
through a 10% holding in the project in a globally significant gold region7.
In addition to the farm-in agreement with FAU, the Company raised a further $665k through a Share
Purchase Plan (“SPP”) and Placement to fund ongoing costs of WBP’s MR application and working. The
capital raising was underpinned by Directors & Key Management interests taking up $80,000 of the
allotment8.
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WITWATERSRAND BASIN PROJECT, SOUTH AFRICA
EXPLORATION
The majority of exploration work carried out during the period was finalised in the September 2018 quarter
and resulted in an uplift of 428,000oz Au to the global MRE1, an analysis of the Kimberley East underground
area’s resources at different cut-off grades and the release of an exploration target for a further 600k – 1M
oz Au5.
The work performed further de-risked the geology of the project and highlighted the robust nature of the
resource to support underground mining. The project’s global MRE sits at 3.65Moz (33.9M tonnes at
3.4g/t) with 2.4Moz (21.1M tonnes at 3.55g/t) in the Measured and Indicated categories at a 2.0g/t cut-off
grade2.
Utilising differing cut-off grades for the K9B reef on the Kimberley East Underground target, as may be
appropriate when mining underground, if the cut-off grade was increased to 3.5g/t (from 2.0g/t) the average
grade increased to 5.0g/t for 450,000oz Au (from 3.1g/t for 1.25Moz) which illustrates the potential of the
K9B reef to support underground mining in a variety of circumstances5.
TABLE 1: THE K9B MRE SET AT VARIOUS OTHER CUT-OFF GRADES UP TO 4.0 G/T AU
2.0 g/t COG
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
2.5 g/t COG
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
3.0 g/t COG
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
3.5 g/t COG
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Tonnes
2,727,000
1,922,000
7,770,000
12,420,000
Au (Oz)
321,000
213,000
710,000
1,250,000
Tonnes
2,044,000
1,406,000
4,050,000
7,500,000
Tonnes
1,510,000
916,000
1,940,000
4,360,000
Au (Oz)
272,000
176,000
440,000
890,000
Au (Oz)
224,000
132,000
260,000
610,000
Tonnes
1,064,000
617,000
1,090,000
2,770,000
Au (Oz)
178,000
101,000
170,000
450,000
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Au
(g/t)
3.66
3.45
2.8
3.12
Au
(g/t)
4.13
3.88
3.4
3.68
Au
(g/t)
4.62
4.47
4.1
4.36
Au
(g/t)
5.19
5.08
4.8
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4.0 g/t COG
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Tonnes
761,000
459,000
720,000
1,940,000
Au (Oz)
142,000
82,000
120,000
350,000
Au
(g/t)
5.78
5.55
5.4
5.57
Table 1: Reported in accordance with the JORC Code of 2012, number differences may occur due to rounding errors.
The analysis identified an Exploration Target of between 600,000oz (6.5M tonnes at 3.0g/t) and
1,000,000oz (8.0M tonnes at 4.0g/t) on the same area of the Kimberley East reef package5, which would
further boost the viability of the first underground mine target. The exploration target focuses on the K9A
reef which sits 10m stratigraphically above the K9B reef. The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration
Target is conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and
it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource.
In addition to increasing the Global MRE to 3.65Moz the geology team also focused on furthering the
understanding of the potential open-pit target areas for the purpose of mine plan assessment. The geology
team performed additional trenching to determine the thickness of the crown pillar and delineate the high-
grade ore shoots (termed ‘pay shoots’ on the Witwatersrand). The work performed improved the
Company’s understanding of the open-pit targets, confirming pay shoot and previously mined out areas, as
seen in the current Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project.
RESOURCE UPDATE
Table 2 (below) shows the global JORC Resource as at 30th June 2019 which updates the prior years
Resource (Table 3) as announced on the 27th September 20182 in the “2018 Annual Report” and takes into
account depletion of 8,000oz (Inferred - 0.1M tonnes at 2.8g/t) resulting from tonnes removed in the
Kimberley Central Open Pit operations during the reporting period.
TABLE 2: UPDATED GLOBAL MRE FOR THE WITWATERSRAND BASIN PROJECT AT 2.0G/T CUT-
OFF
Category
Measured
Indicated
Measured & Indicated
Inferred
Total
Tonnes (millions)
12.0
Grade (g/t Au)
3.65
Ounces Au
1,420,000
9.1
21.1
12.8
33.9
3.37
3.55
3.0
3.4
988,000
2,408,000
1,240,000
3,648,000
Notes: The Global MRE set at a 2.0 g/t Au cut-off. Reported in accordance the JORC Code of 2012. Number
differences may occur due to rounding errors.
The MRE captures both historic mining and surface data that has been subjected to an extensive
exercise of historical data recapture and validation followed by a MRE utilising ordinary kriging. The
modern estimation techniques to create domains of higher grade “pay shoots” and lower grade
“overbank” areas that are interpreted to result from the primary geological features of the reef.
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TABLE 3: PRIOR YEAR GLOBAL MRE FOR THE WITWATERSRAND BASIN PROJECT AT 2.0G/T
CUT-OFF
Category
Measured
Indicated
Measured & Indicated
Inferred
Total
Tonnes (millions)
12.0
Grade (g/t Au)
3.65
Ounces Au
1,420,000
9.1
21.1
13.0
33.9
3.37
3.55
3.0
3.4
988,000
2,408,000
1,248,000
3,656,000
Notes: The Global MRE set at a 2.0 g/t Au cut-off. Reported in accordance the JORC Code of 2012. Number
differences may occur due to rounding errors.
The information in this report relates to Mineral Resources is based on information prepared by Dr. Andrew Tunks. Dr.
Tunks (Member Australian Institute Geoscientists) is a Director of the Company and has sufficient experience that is
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to
qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves’. Dr Tunks consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based
on his information in the form and context in which it appears.’
DEVELOPMENT
Management submitted the final documents of the Mining Right application (ie. Environmental Impact
Assessment Report, Mine Works Plan and Social & Labour Plan) to the DMR on the 10th July 2019,
reaching a key project milestone which triggers the DMR’s final review period.
The final submission was the culmination of an extensive process involving numerous independent
specialists and experts to compile environmental studies, mine plans and social & labour programs to
ensure the application meets the stringent requirements of the South African regulator.
In addition to the technical submissions, the Company engaged in an exhaustive consultation process with
interested and affected parties to mitigate the risk of objection or appeal to the application approval. Due
to WBP’s Mining Right application area being located within a densely populated area, the application
attracted significant interest from community groups and landowners. To ensure the process dealt with all
enquiries thoroughly the timing and budget were extended so as to ensure the application demonstrably
surpassed the DMR’s requirements for approval. The Company held multiple broad community forums
(Image 1), focused sessions with Community representatives and also ran advertising campaigns through
local media publications to counter the risks of the circulation of disinformation.
Image 1: Meeting with local communities during the extensive consultation activities with interested and affected
parties as part of the Mining Right application process
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The Company has more recently begun to focus on the activities to commence underground mine
development. South African mine engineering firm, Bara Consulting, were engaged during the final quarter
of FY2019 to commence a conceptual study of the mine development plan for the underground targets and
work is now well progressed. The conceptual study will feed into pre-feasibility studies with the Company
prioritising resources towards the scheduling and refurbishment of the Donkey Adit which is planned to be
the first entry/exit point for the Kimberley East underground area. The Donkey Adit will facilitate trackless
haulage, is expected to require small lead time and minimal CAPEX to bring the target area into production.
KIMBERLEY CENTRAL OPEN-PIT PROJECT: PRODUCTION & REHABILITATION
The JV Operator of the Kimberley Central Open-Pit project failed to meet internal production targets during
FY2019 which was largely driven by abnormalities in the reefs of Pit 3 and an increase in the hardness of
rock bodies which dramatically increased breakdowns and outages of the Xcentric Rippers. Both were
key factors in the drop in production efficiencies and increase in cost of production.
With the restrictions on blasting in the area, the project’s Management Team sourced an alternative rock-
breaking technology (NonexTM), a non-explosive, in-situ, rock breaking method, which was successfully
tested at the beginning of December 2018 (Image 2). The new technique delivered improved production
efficiencies, particularly in areas of hard rock, and will be utilised in any future open-pit operations.
Image 2: Pit 3’s successful trialling of Nonex in December 2018 provided production efficiencies and significantly
decreased breakdowns of the Excentric Rippers
The completion of production from Pit 2 in July 2018 and Pit 4 in February 2019 placed a heavier reliance
on the remaining Pit 3 to sustain production targets of 10,000t per month. As Pit 3 narrowed the geology
team identified anomalies in the reef structure and an associated non-payable section (Image 3: center
area). It required the remodeling of the ramp to decrease the overburden and improve the space
constraints however the decrease in ore tonnes to approximately 8,550t per month adversely impacted the
strip ratio and cost of production.
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Image 3: An anomaly in the middle section of Pit 3 required to the remodelling the ramp to access the western end
Plant recovery through the toll treating agreement experienced significant fluctuation during the reporting
period (70.6% to 97.3%) with an average of 84.6%, representing a drop of 4.1% compared to the prior year
(88.7%), having a significant impact on production profitability. The drop in recovery was largely isolated
to the period from August 2018 to February 2019 (80%) and resulted in a series of investigations with the
toll treating partner. Numerous areas were identified as drivers of the low recovery which included
sampling technique, plant efficiency and gold accounting methodology. Items were addressed in the
ensuing period and resulted in plant recoveries of 93.93% on West Wits’ ore across the final 5-months of
the toll-treating arrangement and a further allocation of 6.45kg Au for the Company’s share of Gold-In-Plant
(“GIP”). The improved recovery in the final 5-months and allocation of GIP increased West Wits’ plant
recovery to 88.4% for the 13-months to July 2019. Whilst the toll treating arrangement provided variable
returns over the 2yr contract period, the Company will be able to apply its’ learnings from the agreement
and investigations to deliver improved toll arrangements for the expected ramp of underground production
upon granting of the Mining Right.
Rehabilitation of Pits 1, 2 & 4 were completed during the period with only Pit 3 remaining at the end of the
FY2019. Development of low-cost housing adjacent to rehabilitated Pit 1 has progressed significantly with
illegal mining in that area now removed (Image 4). West Wits’ delivery on the rehabilitation of historical
mine works continues to demonstrate the benefits of the Company operating in the area, assisting West
Wits’ positive engagement with Community Groups, Landholders and Government.
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Image 4: Illegal artisanal miners processing ore prior to the Open-Pit project commencing (top left), police clearing
the area surrounding Pit 1 where significant levels of refuse was being illegally dumped (bottom left), Pit 1 & 2 areas
after West Wits’ rehabilitation with the removal of access points to historical mineworks, flattened and cleared of
illegal refuse & mining to allow development of community sites (bottom right), low cost housing development next to
Pit 1’s rehabilitated area (top right)
COMMUNITY
The Company continued its proactive engagement through its support for local not-for-profit organisations,
Sol Plaatje Community Centre and Mandelaville Crisis Centre, to deliver essential needs and upliftment
programs to unemployed and underprivileged members of the local community. The Company
constructed a new office building at the Crisis Centre and toilets at the Community Centre.
West Wits’ aided the construction of sanitation facilities within the local community with poor sanitary
facilities having far reaching impacts on the local community members through hygiene, disease and clean
public spaces. The Company installed facilities at the local hospital as well as neighbouring informal
settlements to improve the basic standard of living.
Image 5: Michael Quinert (Chairman) and Simon Whyte (CFO) with participants of the Mandelaville Crisis Centre’s
Young Entrepreneur program
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Image 6: The Sol Plaatje Community Centre provides meals to local children and the unemployed
West Wits’ sponsored the local soccer tournament which was held on the public holiday, Youth Day. The
soccer tournament engaged youth from the surrounding communities, providing them an opportunity
engage in sporting activities in a fun and safe environment.
In addition to the local initiatives, the Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project actively engaged local sub-
contractors, providing employment opportunities for over 30 community members onsite through traffic
control, portable sanitation facilities, security and water supply.
MT CECELIA – EAST PILBARA, AUSTRALIA
Exploration Licence Granted
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (“DMIRS”) of WA granted EL 45/5045 during the
reporting period in May 20193, the EL includes 70 graticule blocks, covering 22,423.72 Ha (224km2).
The DMIRS has granted the EL with the condition:
“No access to the areas designated FNA 13553 as displayed in TENGRAPH, prior to the holder entering
into an access agreement with the proponents of the proposed Solar and Wind Farm Project”
The condition excludes approximately 5% (11km2) which is currently subject to FNA application by the
proponents of a proposed solar and wind farm project until an access agreement is reached, or the FNA
project is discontinued. West Wits’ will progress with exploration activity on the remaining 214 km2 whilst
working with the FNA proponent on agreeing to suitable access agreements on the affected area.
Desktop Study Review
The project sits astride a major crustal boundary (Vines Fault) that presents a genuine opportunity in one
of Australia’s premier exploration destinations. That region includes major mines such as Telfer Au-Cu
(Newcrest), Nifty Cu (Metals X), Woodie Woodie Mn (TMI) and significant new Copper-Gold discoveries in
the Patterson Province at Haverion (Newcrest / Greatland Gold JV) and Winu (Rio Tinto) (Image 7).
The Desktop Study highlighted the opportunities presented for exploration due to this juxtaposition of the
Paterson Province and the Pilbara Craton through the heart of the licence.
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Image 7: Located in the East Pilbara, the Mt Cecelia project is boundary is boarded by RIO and RTR tenements with
the Vines Fault running through the eastern portion of the tenement.
The Paterson Basin – Nifty style Copper, Telfer style Cu-Au
One of Australia’s largest gold mines has been the Telfer Cu-Au mine hosted in a domal structure within
the Malu Quartzite, part of the Yeneena Group, that also occurs within EL45/5045. Regional mapping by
the Western Australian Geological survey indicates the presence of significant faulting and folding within
the licence that could provide analogies to the Telfer geology.
Rio Tinto’s announced WINU Cu-Au discovery also occurs in the rocks of the Yeneena Subgroup
immediately to the east of EL45/5045. Indeed, Rio Tinto tenement applications adjoin some two thirds of
the Mt Cecelia licence (Image 7).
Immediately south east along strike from EL45/5045 lies the Baton project of Carawine Resources Ltd,
these tenements include the Baton, Wheeler and Javelin prospects. Of particular interest are the discrete
magnetic bullseye targets at Javellin and Wheeler which show similarities to the geophysical signature of
Rio’s WINU and Greatland Gold’s Haverion discovery (ASX: CWX 06/05/19).
Gold, base metal, silver, gold, and vanadium mineralisation potential
The Braeside project, held by Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX:RTR) is located immediately south of
EL45/5045. The mineralisation is polymetallic and includes lead, zinc, silver, and copper. Mineralisation
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occurs in quartz veins in the Paleoproterozoic Fortescue Group associated with NNW
dipping and silicified faults that form the boundary between the Pilbara and Paterson blocks.
trending, steeply
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VTEM, mapping, surface sampling and
To the south of the Mt Cecelia tenement, RTR have completed heli
RC drilling. RTR have also mapped a magnetic and vanadiferous north
trending mafic dyke sequence.
Grab sampling has returned assays of 3.29 %, 1.82 % and 1.52 % V2O5 and soil samples have returned
up to 560 ppm V2O5. The exploration immediately south of Mt Cecelia by RTR raises the possibility of
vanadiferous titanomagnetite (VTM) deposit occurrences hosted by north
trending layered mafic intrusions
within EP45/5045.
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Exploration Program for EL 45/5045
The exploration team’s review of the Desktop Study determined plans to undertake a detailed magnetic
and radiometric survey of the licence area. This data will then be used to assess potential targets. The
geophysical and desktop work can be followed up with mapping and soil sampling in areas of appropriate
regolith.
TAMBINA PROJECT – PILBARA, AUSTRALIA
WWI entered into a Farm In Agreement with FAU at the Company’s Tambina Project, located approximately
100km West of Marble Bar and in close proximity to FAU’s Emu Creek and Talga projects4.
FAU’s geology team is exploring seven existing EL’s across its’ Pilbara project portfolio. Tambina’s three
granted Mining Licences (ML) provides FAU the opportunity to include a project that can move to production
without the regulatory hurdles associated with moving from an EL.
The farm-in deal, with an exploration team which has substantial regional experience, allowed West Wits’
to unlock value from the Tambina project while the Company focuses resources on developing its’ 3.65Moz
Witwatersrand Basin Project into a significant underground operation.
DEREWO PROJECT, INDONESIA
The Board continued its approach towards the Derewo Project in West Papua, Indonesia, for the reporting
period with the project Partner, PT. Tambang Raya Sejahtra (“TRS”), funding and managing ongoing
activity to secure the Clean & Clear (C&C) status of the tenements and secure the site. Despite Derewo’s
high level of prospectivity for gold, the lack of tangible progress by TRS during FY2019 to secure C&C
status resulted in the write down of the carrying value of the project in the 2019 Half Year Report.
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Company entered a binding Heads of Agreement (“HOA”) with Far
East Venture Group (“FEVG”) which provides for diluting West Wits’ interest in the Indonesian Group to
10% in exchange for FEVG taking the project through to feasibility evaluation. The HOA results in the
Indonesian subsidiaries being deconsolidated in FY2020 however still maintains potential upside exposure
through a 10% holding of a project in a globally significant gold region7.
CORPORATE
The Company completed a capital raise totaling $665,200 (before costs) through a Share Purchase Plan
and Placement, issuing 75,433,323 ordinary fully paid shares at a price of $0.012 per share8.
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Review of operations and activities
(continued)
Director’s and Key Management’s interests took up $80,000 of the SPP allotment which demonstrates
their belief in the quality of the project, as well as the investment opportunity at the issue price of $0.012.
FAU earned a 20% interest in Tambina Project by subscribing to share placement of 20 m shares in WWI
at 0.9 cents each ($180,000) and cash payment of $60,000 and can earn up to 80% through $500,000 of
exploration expenditure over 3 years4.
WWI hired experienced mining executive, Jac van Heerden, as CEO of the Company’s South African
subsidiary, West Wits MLI. The Board determined that it was critical to introduce a senior executive to
drive activities as WBP continues to grow, moving from exploration with small scale open-pit mining towards
underground mine development.
Jac’s qualifications include a B.Eng (Mining) and MBA. He has extensive mining experience across the
mining lifecycle having fulfilled technical, operating and management roles at companies that include
Aquarius Platinum Ltd and ERG Africa. As President and General Manager of ERG Africa’s Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC) mine, Jac oversaw a Cobalt (5,000tpa) and Copper (50,000tpa) operation which
includes a processing plant, employing over 3,800 personnel and supporting the local community hospital
and school with over 8,000 students6.
Jac’s qualifications and experience make him an ideal candidate for CEO as the Board anticipates WBP to
enter the next stage of growth. Mr Simon Whyte has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Joint
company secretary, effective 16th March 20199. Mr Phillip Hains continues to act as joint company secretary
of the company. Simon is a chartered accountant with over 10 years’ experience and joins recently
appointed CEO, Jac van Heerden, on WWI’s Executive as the Board continues to execute its strategy to
equip the Company with the right team as it grows towards full-scale mine development at WBP.
Mr Vincent Savage stepped down as a Director of the Company in June.
1. The original report was “Global Resource Grows by 428,000oz Au to 3.67Moz at Witwatersrand Basin Project” which was issued
with consent of competent persons, Hermanus Berhardus Swart & Dr Andrew J. Tunks and released to the ASX on 16th July
2018 and can be found on the Company’s website (https://westwitsmining.com/). All material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the estimates used to determine the Mineral Resource have not materially changed & the company is
not aware of any new information or data that materially effects the information included in the relevant market announcement.
The form & context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified.
2. The original report was “2018 Annual Report to Shareholders” which was issued with consent of competent persons Dr Andrew
J. Tunks, it was released to the ASX on 27th September 2018 and can be found on the Company’s website
(https://westwitsmining.com/). The company is not aware of any new information or data that materially effects the information
included in the relevant market announcement. The form & context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented
have not been materially modified.
3. ASX Announcement “Exploration Licence Granted on Highly Prospective Mt Cecelia” on 29th May 2019
4. ASX Announcement “JV & Farm In Agreement with FAU to advance Tambina Project” on 13th March 2019
5. The original report was “Witwatersrand Basin Project’s Kimberley Reef East Upside Potential” which was issued with consent of
competent persons, Hermanus Berhardus Swart & Dr Andrew J. Tunks, it was released to the ASX on 31st August 2018 and
can be found on the Company’s website (https://westwitsmining.com/). The company is not aware of any new information or
data that materially effects the information included in the relevant market announcement. The form & context in which the
Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified.
6. ASX Announcement “Key WBP Appointment and Mt Cecilia's Prospectivity Increase” on 12th November 2018.
7. ASX Announcement “Derewo River Gold Project Update” on 16th August 2019
8. ASX Announcement “West Wits Raises $665k to Accelerate WBP Development” on 17th December 2018
9. ASX Announcement “Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary” on 15th March 2019
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Interests in Mining Tenements
Tenements
Location
Held at
end of
Quarter
66.6%*
80%*
Underground rights –
Witwatersrand Basin, West Rand,
South Africa
Pilbara region, Western Australia
Pilbara region, Western Australia
80%*
Pilbara region, Western Australia
80%*
GP183PR
Mining Lease –
M45/988
Mining Lease –
M45/990
Mining Lease –
M45/991
Exploration License –
EL 45/5045
Pilbara region, Western Australia
100%
Production IUP –
Paniai Regency, Indonesia
NO. 47/2010
Exploration IUP –
NO. 76/2010
Exploration IUP –
NO.31/2010
Exploration IUP –
Paniai, Indonesia
Intan Jaya, Indonesia
Nabire, Indonesia
29%*
64%*
64%*
64%*
Review of operations and activities
(continued)
Acquired
during the
quarter
-
Disposed
during the
quarter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NO. 543/142/SET
* Minority positions are held by local parties in compliance with local legislation in relation to foreign ownership and
mineral and production rights.
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Directors' report
Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity consisting of West Wits Mining Limited and the entities it
controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2019. Throughout the report, the consolidated entity is
referred to as the group.
Directors and company secretaries
The following persons held office as Directors of West Wits Mining Limited during the financial year or unless otherwise
stated:
Mr Michael Quinert, Executive Chairman
Mr Vincent Savage, Executive Director (resigned 21 June 2019)
Mr Daniel Pretorius, Non-Executive Director
Mr Hulme Scholes, Non-Executive Director
Dr Andrew Tunks, Executive Director
The following persons held office as joint company secretary of West Wits Mining Limited during the financial year:
Mr Phillip Hains, Joint Company Secretary
Mr Simon Whyte, Joint Company Secretary (appointed 16 March 2019)
Information on directors & company secretaries
Mr Michael Quinert Executive Chairman
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Mr Quinert graduated with degrees in economics and law from Monash University and
has over 30 years experience as a commercial lawyer, and over 20 years as a partner
in a Melbourne law firm. He has extensive experience in assisting and advising public
companies on capital raising and market compliance issues.
First Au Ltd (ASX: FAU)
Manalto Limited (ASX: MTL)
Covata Limited (ASX: CVT)
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities Member of Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and Remuneration & Nomination
Committees (until 21 June 2019). Mr Quinert assumed the role of the Chair on both
Committees subsequent to Mr Savage’s resignation on 21 June 2019.
Interest in shares
23,140,391
Interests in shares and
options
Interest in options
12,000,000
Mr Daniel (Niel) Pretorius Independent Non-Executive Director
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Interests in shares and
options
Mr Pretorius was appointed Group Legal Council for DRDGold Limited (DRDGold) in
2003 and Chief Executive Officer of DRDGold Ltd in January 2009. He has over 20 years’
experience in the mining industry. Mr Pretorius was present through the re-focus of
DRDGOLD's strategy to exit deep level underground mining, and focus on surface
reclamation through the expansion of their Crown Gold Recoveries footprint, the
acquisition and recommissioning of Ergo, and more recently the acquisition of the surface
gold portfolio of Sibanye Stilwater.
Executive Director of DRD Gold Limited (JSE:DRD).
Nil
Nil
Interest in shares
Interest in options
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-
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Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Information on directors & company secretaries (continued)
Mr Hulme Scholes Non-Executive Director
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Interests in shares and
options
Review of Director
Independence
Mr Scholes graduated with a BA Law and LLB degree from the University of the
Witwatersrand and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Mr Scholes
specialises in mining and mineral law, has practised exclusively in the field for 20 years
and is regarded as one of South Africa's experts within mining law. He was a partner of
Werksman Attorneys based in Johannesburg from 1999 to 2008 and is currently a senior
partner at Malan Scholes Attorneys. He started his professional career as a learner
official for Harmony Gold Mining Co. Limited in the 1980's which provides him with a
unique blend of experience.
Mr Scholes is currently a Non-Executive Director of Randgold and Exploration Company
Limited (JSE Listing) (JSE: RNG).
Nil
Nil
Interest in shares
Interest in options
1,136,364
-
Mr Scholes status as an independent director changed as part of the Board’s annual
review of director’s independence during the completion of the 2019 annual report.
The assessment considers numerous factors however the determination was largely
attributed to the increase in fees paid to Malan Scholes Attorneys and MERA Advisors,
both suppliers to subsidiary company West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd. The increase in 2019
fees relates to consultancy services for the preparation and submission of the Mining
Right application for WBP.
Mr Vin Savage Non-Executive Director (resigned 21 June 2019)
Experience and
expertise
Mr Savage has over 36 years’ experience in the building and mining industries, coupled
with 21 years working within the insolvency and business advisory sectors. Mr Savage’s
experience has seen him lead company reconstructions, refinancing and development
projects for mining clients throughout Australia and Internationally. Over the last three
years Mr Savage has been intimately involved in all governmental and regulatory issues
involving the Derewo River Gold Project as well as working closely with the Company’s
local Indonesian partners.
Other current
directorships
Nil
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Interests in shares and
options
Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC)
Chair of Audit, Risk & Compliance and Remuneration & Nomination Committees (until
21 June 2019)
Interest in shares
Nil
Interest in options
Nil
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Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Information on directors & company secretaries (continued)
Dr Andrew Tunks Executive Director / Non-Executive Director (from April 2019)
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Dr Tunks is a highly credentialed geologist with 30 years of local and international
experience, particularly in the gold sector. He has spent many years exploring and
overseeing projectsin developing countries throughout Africa and South America. Global
experience means Dr Tunks can provide expertise in navigating diverse regulatory
systems.
Having begun his career with Western Mining Corporation (WA) Dr Tunks progressed to
senior positions with leading gold producers including the role of Chief Geologist at both
IAMGOLD Corporation and Ranger Minerals (West Africa).
Since then, Dr Tunks has held several executive roles with ASX-listed groups including
CEO of Auroch Minerals, General Manager - Operations at Orinoco Gold (Brazil) and
CEO of A-Cap Resources (Botswana). More recently, he was appointed MD of Meteoric
Resources.
Dr Tunks has lectured on economic and structural geology at University of Tasmania,
published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous conferences. He
is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, holds a Bachelor of Science
(Hons) from Monash and a PhD in geology from the University of Tasmania.
Meteoric Resources NL (ASX: MEI)
MSM Corporation International Limited (ASX: MSM)
Auroch Minerals Limited (ASX: AOU)
Nil
Interests in shares and
options
Interest in shares
Interest in options
Mr Phillip Hains Joint Company Secretary
2,283,449
12,000,000
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Interests in shares and
options
Mr. Hains is a Chartered Accountant and holds a master of business administration from
RMIT University. Mr Hains has over 20 years’ experience in providing businesses with
accounting, administration, compliance and general management services.
Nil
Nil
Nil
Interest in shares
Interest in options
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-
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Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Information on directors & company secretaries (continued)
Mr Simon Whyte Joint Company Secretary
Experience and
expertise
Other current
directorships
Former directorships in
last 3 years
Special responsibilities
Interests in shares and
options
Meetings of directors
Mr. Whyte is a Chartered Accountant and has over 12 years’ experience accounting and
operational management, including Ernst & Young and BP Australia Pty
Nil
Nil
Nil
Interest in shares
Interest in options
2,562,013
3,000,000
The numbers of meetings of the group's board of Directors and of each board committee held during the year ended
30 June 2019, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were:
Mr Michael Quinert
Dr. Andrew Tunks
Mr Vincent Savage
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Mr Hulme Scholes
Full meetings
of directors
B
A
4
4
4
4
4
-
4
4
4
4
Meetings of committees
Audit
A
1
-
1
-
-
B
1
-
1
-
-
Remuneration
B
A
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A = Number of meetings attended
B = Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee during the
year
Principal activities
The Group's principal continued activities in the course of the financial year were to explore for gold at the mining
tenements situated in Western Australia and South Africa. In addition to exploration, the South African project had
small-scale mining activities during the reporting period through the execution of a Government Directive for
rehabilitation. During the financial year 2019, the Group has discontinued the capital funding for its operations in
Indonesia. Subsequently in August 2019, the Group announced an agreement to dilute its equity interest in this region.
There have been no other significant changes in the nature of those principal activities during the financial year.
Dividends
The Directors did not pay or declare any dividends during the financial year (2018: Nil). The Directors do not
recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the 2019 financial year.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Event since the end of the financial year
On 16 August 2019, the Group announced that it had signed a binding Heads of Agreement with TME Group Pte Ltd,
a Singaporean company representing Far East Venture Group to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and development
of the Derewo River Gold Project in Indonesia. Under this agreement, the Group will dilute its equity interest in the
Derewo River Gold Project from 64% to 10% upon the completion of this transaction.
On 20 August 2019, the Group completed a private placement to raise $735,000 (before costs) via the issue of
122,500,000 new fully paid ordinary shares at $0.006 (0.6 cents) per share to sophisticated investors.
No other matters or circumstances have occurred subsequent to period end that has significantly affected, or may
significantly affect, the operations of the group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the group or
Group in subsequent financial years.
Likely developments and expected results of operations
The likely developments in the Group’s operations, to the extent that such matters can be commented upon, are
covered in the Review of Operations in this annual report and above. In the opinion of the Directors, disclosure of
detailed information regarding the expected results of those operations in financial years after the current financial year
is not predictable at this stage, or may prejudice the interests of the Group; accordingly this information has not been
included in this report.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
During the year, the Group's share capital increased by $0.874 million net of costs as a result of 82.2 million new
ordinary shares issued. These shares were issued:
•
In December 2018 to participants in the Company’s Share Purchase Plan and Placement of the shortfall to
Professional & Sophisticated Investors, as announced on 30 October 2018, to accelerate activities for the
completion of the mining right/permit and the development of WBP’s first underground target
• As part of the initial consideration of the Farm-In and Joint Venture Agreement for First Au Ltd’s first 20%
interest in the Tambina Mining Leases in March 2019
•
For Milestone 1 Shares to the Vendors as consideration for the purchase of Northern Reserves Pty Ltd (Mt
Cecelia - Exploration Tenement) in June 2019
During the financial year 2019, the Group has elected to fully impair its exploration assets in Indonesia, effectively
recognising an impairment loss of $9.7 million for the year.
Additionally, the Group has also elected to recognise the operation at the Kimberley Central Open Pit as a joint
arrangement.
In the opinion of the Directors, there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the
financial year under review not otherwise disclosed in this annual report.
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Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration report (audited)
The Directors present the West Wits Mining Limited 2019 remuneration report, outlining key aspects of our
remuneration policy and framework, and remuneration awarded this year.
(A) Remuneration Policy
Remuneration of all Executive and Non-Executive Directors, and Officers of the Group is determined by the
remuneration and nomination committee.
The Group is committed to remunerating Senior Executives and Executive Directors in a manner that is consistent with
"best practice" (including the interests of shareholders) and market-competitive by ensuring fees are appropriate and
in line with the market. Remuneration packages are based on fixed component, determined by the Executives' position,
experience and performance, and may be satisfied via cash or equity.
Non-Executive Directors are remunerated out of the aggregate amount approved by shareholders and at a level that is
consistent with industry standards. Non-Executive Directors do not receive performance based bonuses and prior
shareholder approval is required to participate in any issue of equity. No retirement benefits are payable other than
statutory superannuation, if applicable.
Remuneration policy versus company financial performance
Since the Company was incorporated, it has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and acquired mining
tenements in Western Australia, South Africa and in Papua Province, Indonesia. Exploration activities commenced in
January 2008 within the South African tenements.
The nature of the Group's mining activities is highly speculative and can provide high returns if successful. The
speculative nature of these activities and recent global economic trends, have been factors which have affected the
Group's share price performance and shareholder wealth over the period.
The Group's remuneration policy is based on industry practice rather than the Group's performance and takes into
account the risk and liabilities assumed by the Directors and Executives as a result of their involvement in the
speculative activities undertaken by the Group. Directors and Executives are fairly compensated for the extensive work
they undertake.
Other than the remuneration of the two non-director key management personnel, no portion of the Directors
remuneration was linked to performance during the financial year. The Group continued to recognise the share-based
payment expense from equity issued in prior period of $149,608 (2018: $244,083). The cash bonus expense recognised
during the year related to service condition of each recipient.
The Non-Executive Directors remuneration pool is $300,000, last approved by shareholders in 2007.
Use of remuneration consultants
Due to the size and nature of the organisation, the Company has not engaged remuneration consultants to review and
measure its policy and strategy. The board reviews remuneration strategy periodically and may engage remuneration
consultants in the future to assist with this process.
(B) Remuneration report
(a) Details of remuneration
Key management personnel (KMP) of the group are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for
planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether
executive or otherwise) of the group receiving the highest remuneration. Details of the remuneration of the KMP of the
group are set out in the following tables.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration report (audited) (continued)
(B) Remuneration report (continued)
(a) Details of remuneration (continued)
The following person was considered other KMP of West Wits Mining Limited during the financial year:
Mr Michael Quinert, Executive Chairman
Mr Vincent Savage, Executive Director (resigned 21 June 2019)
Mr Daniel Pretorius, Non-Executive Director
Mr Hulme Scholes, Non-Executive Director
Dr Andrew Tunks, Executive Director
Mr Jac van Heerden, Chief Executive Officer of West Wits SA (Pty) Ltd (appointed 1 January 2019)
Mr Simon Whyte, Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary (appointed 16 March 2019)
Amounts of remuneration
The following table shows details of remuneration expenses recognised for the group's KMP for the year ended 30
June 2019.
2019
Short-term benefits
Post-employment
benefits
Share-based
payments
Directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Mr Vincent Savage
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Mr Hulme Scholes
Dr Andrew Tunks
Cash
salary and
fees
$
129,333
50,000
-
25,000
97,500
Cash
bonus
$
Non-
monetary
benefits
$
Super-
annuation
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Options
$
Total
$
52,043
19,516
-
-
62,064
181,376
69,516
-
25,000
159,564
Other KMP
Mr Jac van Heerden (1)
Mr Simon Whyte (2)
Total KMP compensation
Notes
(1) Mr Jac van Heerden’s remuneration covers the period from his appointment as the CEO of the South African subsidiaries from
100,000
82,192
484,025
-
15,985
149,608
25,000
30,000
55,000
125,000
144,415
704,871
-
7,808
7,808
-
8,430
8,430
1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019.
(2) On 1 October 2018, Mr Simon Whyte became a full-time employee of the Group and on 16 March 2019, he was appointed as
the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary. For the period from 1 October 2018 until 15 March 2019, Mr
Simon Whyte was considered as a key management personnel based on his involvement in the decision-making process and
executive duties. His remuneration for 2019, therefore covered the period from 1 October 2018 to 30 June 2019. Prior to
becoming a KMP, Mr Simon Whyte was engaged as a consultant to the Group.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration report (audited) (continued)
(B) Remuneration report (continued)
(a) Details of remuneration (continued)
Amounts of remuneration (continued)
The following table shows details of remuneration expenses recognised for the group's KMP for the year ended 30
June 2018.
2018
Short-term benefits
Post-employment
benefits
Share-based
payments
Cash
salary and
fees
$
Cash
bonus
$
Non-
monetary
benefits
$
Super-
annuation
$
Directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Mr Vincent Savage
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Mr Hulme Scholes
Dr Andrew Tunks
Total
100,000
70,000
-
12,000
35,000
217,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(b) Equity issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019
Issue of shares
Options
$
Total
$
128,680
56,755
-
12,000
46,648
244,083
228,680
126,755
-
12,000
81,648
449,083
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and other Key Management
Personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties, are set out below.
Share holdings
2019
Directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Dr Andrew Tunks
Mr Vincent Savage
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Mr Hulme Scholes
Other Key Management
Personnel
Mr Jac van Heerden
Mr Simon Whyte
Balance at the
start of the
period
Granted as
remuneration
Received on
exercise of
options
Other changes
(*)
Balance at the
end of the
period
18,962,990
1,033,449
14,194,231
-
1,136,364
-
-
35,327,034
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,177,401
1,250,000
(14,194,231)
-
-
23,140,391
2,283,449
-
-
1,136,364
-
2,562,013
(6,204,817)
-
2,562,013
29,122,217
(*) Other changes include on-market purchases, participation in share purchase plan and balance on the date of
ceasing or becoming a member of key management personnel.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration report (audited) (continued)
(B) Remuneration report (continued)
(b) Equity issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 (continued)
Issue of options
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and other
Key Management Personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties, are set out below.
Option holdings
The number of options over ordinary shares in the parent entity held during the financial years ended 30 June 2019 by
each Director and other members of key management personnel of the group, including their personally related parties,
is set out below:
2019
Directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Dr Andrew Tunks
Mr Vincent Savage
Mr Daniel Pretorius
Mr Hulme Scholes
Other Key Management
Personnel
Mr Jac van Heerden
Mr Simon Whyte
Balance at
start of the
period
Granted as
remuneration
Options
Expired
Other
changes
(*)
Balance at
end of the
period
Vested and
exercisable
12,000,000
12,000,000
5,000,000
-
-
-
-
29,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 12,000,000
8,000,000
- 12,000,000 12,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,000,000)
-
-
-
-
-
3,000,000
1,500,000
3,000,000
(2,000,000) 27,000,000 21,500,000
(*) Other changes include balance on the date of ceasing or becoming a member of key management personnel.
The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of Directors and other
Key Management Personnel in future reporting years are as follows:
Grant date
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
04/12/2017
04/12/2017
Exercise
price
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
Granted no.
4,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
27,000,000
Expiry date
3/12/2022
3/12/2022
29/01/2023
29/01/2023
29/01/2023
29/01/2023
29/01/2023
29/01/2023
03/12/2022
03/12/2022
Total vested Vested % Exercised
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
-
2,000,000
1,500,000
-
1,000,000
1,000,000
21,500,000
100%
100%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
Option holders do not have any rights to participate in any issues of shares or other interests in the Company or any
other entity. Option holders hold no voting rights. On exercise, each option is convertible into one ordinary share.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration report (audited) (continued)
(B) Remuneration report (continued)
(c) Employment contracts of executives
Name:
Position:
Contract duration:
Notice period:
Fixed remuneration:
Mr Jac van Heerden
Chief Executive Officer of West Wits SA (Pty) Ltd
Unspecified
4 weeks by either party
$200,000 per annum, including superannuation
$50,000 annual bonus related to service condition
Name:
Position:
Contract duration:
Notice period:
Fixed remuneration:
Mr Simon Whyte
Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary
Unspecified
4 weeks by either party
$120,000 per annum, including superannuation
$30,000 annual bonus related to service condition
(d) Related party transactions
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those
available to other parties unless otherwise stated. Transactions with related parties are as follows:
Legal fees that were paid to Quinert Rodda & Associates, a Director related entity to Mr
Michael Quinert
Legal fees that were paid to Malan Scholes Attorneys, a Director related entity to Mr
Hulme Scholes
Consultancy fees that were paid to MERA Advisers, a Director related entity to Mr Hulme
Scholes
2019
$'000
27,857
111,187
128,291
2018
$'000
66,257
27,742
-
[End of remuneration report]
Shares under option
At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of West Wits Mining Limited under option are as follows:
Quantity
10,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
3,000,000
17,000,000
Exercise Price
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
Expiry Date
14/11/2020
30/11/2020
03/12/2022
03/12/2022
29/01/2023
Grant Date
15/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
04/12/2017
21/11/2017
Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options
No options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2019 (2018: Nil).
Insurance of officers and indemnities
During the financial year the Company entered into an insurance policy to indemnify Directors and Officers against
certain liabilities incurred as a Director or Officer, including costs and expenses associated in successfully defending
legal proceedings. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the
premium. The Company has not otherwise, during or since the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an
Officer or Auditor of the Company or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such as Officer or
Auditor.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2019
(continued)
Proceedings on behalf of the company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on
behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section
237 of the Corporations Act 2001.
Rounding of amounts
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ reports) Instrument
2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’ of amounts in the
Directors’ report. Amounts in the Directors’ report have been rounded off in accordance with that instrument to the
nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.
Auditor's independence declaration
The lead auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year
ended 30 June 2019 has been received and is set out on the following page.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act
2001.
On behalf of the directors
Mr Michael Quinert
Executive Chairman
26th September 2019
Melbourne
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE
CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF WEST WITS MINING LIMITED
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief during the year ended 30 June 2019
there have been:
— no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
— no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the
audit.
William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136
A. A. Finnis
Director
Melbourne, 26 September 2019
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Revenue
Cost of sales of goods
Gross Profit
Corporate & administration expenses
Director and employee expenses
Exploration expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment of exploration assets
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Loss for the period
Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent year
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax
Total comprehensive loss for the period
Loss is attributable to:
Owners of West Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period is attributable to:
Owners of West Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
Notes
3
9
4
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
4,825
(5,079)
(254)
(944)
(598)
(224)
-
(9,741)
(11,761)
-
(11,761)
301
301
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
5,002
(4,267)
735
(1,852)
(363)
(56)
(10)
-
(1,546)
-
(1,546)
(296)
(296)
(11,460)
(1,842)
(7,962)
(3,799)
(11,761)
(7,564)
(3,896)
(11,460)
(1,256)
(289)
(1,545)
(988)
(854)
(1,842)
Cents
Cents
Loss per share for loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the
Company:
Basic & diluted loss per share
7
(1.56)
(0.26)
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Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2019
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation, development and mine properties
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Share capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Equity attributable to owners of West Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
Notes
8(a)
9
8(b)
8(c)
10(a)
175
1,740
1,915
19
11,744
115
13
11,891
13,806
4,458
101
495
5,054
65
65
5,119
8,687
1,068
349
1,417
16
20,181
110
62
20,369
21,786
2,643
-
-
2,643
20
20
2,663
19,123
36,963
(444)
(22,447)
14,072
(5,385)
8,687
36,089
(992)
(14,485)
20,612
(1,489)
19,123
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Consolidated entity
Balance at 1 July 2017
Loss for the period (restated)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(restated)
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction
costs
Options issued
10(a)
10(a)
Attributable to owners of
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes
Share capital
$'000
31,251
-
Other
reserves
$'000
(1,979)
-
Accumulated
losses
$'000
(13,229)
(1,256)
Non-
controlling
interests
$'000
(635)
(290)
Total
$'000
16,043
(1,256)
Total
equity
$'000
15,408
(1,546)
-
-
4,838
-
4,838
268
268
-
719
719
-
268
(564)
(296)
(1,256)
(988)
(854)
(1,842)
-
-
-
4,838
719
5,557
-
-
-
4,838
719
5,557
Balance at 30 June 2018 (restated)
36,089
(992)
(14,485)
20,612
(1,489)
19,123
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction
costs
Options issued
10(a)
10(b)
-
-
-
874
-
874
-
398
398
-
150
150
(7,962)
(7,962)
(3,799)
(11,761)
-
398
(97)
301
(7,962)
(7,564)
(3,896)
(11,460)
-
-
-
874
150
1,024
-
-
-
874
150
1,024
Balance at 30 June 2019
36,963
(444)
(22,447)
14,072
(5,385)
8,687
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash (outflow) from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for investment in new projects
Cash received from farm-out arrangement
Payments for exploration
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issues of shares
Capital raising costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Net cash inflow from financing activities
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Notes
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
14(a)
10(a)
10(a)
3,434
(4,294)
(860)
4,896
(5,710)
(814)
-
60
(751)
(691)
845
(26)
101
920
(631)
1,068
(262)
175
(300)
-
(326)
(626)
2,340
(77)
-
2,263
823
165
80
1,068
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
This note provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial
statements to the extent they have not already been disclosed in the other notes above. These policies have been
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are for the group
consisting of West Wits Mining Limited and its subsidiaries.
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with
Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the
Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial statements of the Group comply
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
(IASB).
The financial statements cover the Group of West Wits Mining Limited and controlled entities (the “Group” or “group”).
West Wits Mining Limited is a listed for profit public company, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
(i) Reporting basis and conventions
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the financial
statements. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
(b) Going concern
The Group reported a net loss for the year after income tax and before eliminating non-controlling interests of $11.76
million (2018: $1.55 million) and net operating cash outflows of $0.86 million (2018: $0.81 million). At 30 June 2019 the
Group had $0.18 million Cash at Bank (2018: $1.07 million), and net current liabilities of $3.14 million (2018: $1.23
million).
As announced to the ASX on the 16th August 2019, a binding Heads of Agreement was signed with a Third Party for
the sale of 54% of the Company’s interest in the Indonesian Subsidiary Group (“Derewo”), reducing the Company’s
position to a minority interest of 10%. The Company has written down the carrying value of the investment to zero
however the effect of the transaction will remove $1.938m of liabilities on deconsolidation.
The Group decommissioned the main contractors on the Kimberley Central Open-Pit Project at 30th June 2019 with
production ceasing on the 18th July 2019. The low-cost production in July delivered 6,700t of ore to the toll processor
and resulted in gold sales of 13.04kg post period. In addition to the ore produced in July, the Company received gold
sales of 6.45kg for its allocation of the Gold-In-Plant (“GIP”), an incremental 3.25kg from that accrued revenue at
reporting date. The sale of gold delivered approximately $770,500 (net of costs and JV Partner share), significantly
improving the Company’s net liability position.
The Company subsequently raised a further $735,000 through the issue of 122,500,000 ordinary shares at a price of
$0.006, as announced to the ASX on the 20th August 2019.
Based on these future activities, the following matters have been considered by the Directors in assessing the Group’s
continuing viability, its ability to continue as a going concern and its ability to pay its debts as and when they fall due,
• The Company has commenced a marketing process for the potential sale of its’ 100% owned Mt Cecelia project in
Western Australia
• The Company ongoing ability to issue ordinary shares under ASX listing rules 7.1 and 7.1A
• The continued support and payment of creditors and directors on agreed terms between the parties
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(b) Going concern (continued)
• The ability of Group to scale down its operations or redirect exploration expenditure if required, including the ability
to defer amounts payable to Directors and Executive as far as necessary should sufficient working capital not be
available, and
Based on the successful execution of the above the Directors are satisfied that the Group has access to sufficient
working capital to enable it to pay its debts as and when they fall due for a period of at least twelve months from the
date of this report, and for that reason the financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Group is a
going concern, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity, realisation of assets and the settlement
of liabilities in the normal course of business.
Should the Group be unable to continue as a going concern, it may be required to realise its assets and extinguish its
liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business, and at amounts that differ from those stated in the financial
statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded asset amounts or liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not continue as a going concern.
(c) New accounting standards and interpretations
(i) New and amended standards adopted by the group
During the current year the Group adopted all new and revised Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations
applicable to its operations which became mandatory. Adoption of these Standards did not have any effect on the
financial position or performance of the Group.
The group has applied the following standards and amendments for the first time for their annual reporting period
commencing 1 July 2018:
• AASB 9 Financial Instruments
• AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
• AASB 2016-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Classification and Measurement of Share-based
Payment Transactions
Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration.
•
The group updated its accounting policies without making retrospective adjustments following the adoption of AASB 9
and AASB 15. The other amendments listed above did not have any impact on the amounts recognised in prior periods
and are not expected to significantly affect the current or future periods.
(i) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2019
reporting periods and have not been early adopted by the group. The group’s assessment of the impact of these new
standards and interpretations is set out below.
Interpretation 23 - Uncertainty over income tax treatments provides new guidance on the application of AASB 112
Income Taxes in situations where there is uncertainty over the appropriate income tax treatment of a transaction or
class of transactions, and about whether a treatment will be accepted by a tax authority and is applicable for periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2019. As the Group is still in loss making position, it does not believe the application of
this interpretation will have a material impact on the Group’s financials.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Title of
standard
Nature of
change
Impact
Mandatory
application
date/ Date of
adoption by
group
AASB 16 Leases
AASB 16 was issued in February 2016. It will result in almost all leases being recognised on the
consolidated statement of financial position by lessees, as the distinction between operating and
finance leases is removed. Under the new standard, an asset (the right to use the leased item) and
a financial liability to pay rentals are recognised. The only exceptions are short-term and low-value
leases.
The group has reviewed all leasing arrangements in light of the new lease accounting rules in
AASB 16 and concluded that it will have immaterial impact on the group’s net asset, profit or loss
and operating cash flows.
The group will apply the standard from its mandatory adoption date of 1 July 2019.
The group intends to apply the simplified transition approach and will not restate comparative
amounts for the year prior to first adoption. Right-of-use assets for property leases will be
measured on transition as if the new rules had always been applied. All other right-of-use assets
will be measured at the amount of the lease liability on adoption (adjusted for any prepaid or
accrued lease expenses).
(d) Accounting policies
(i) Principles of consolidation
A controlled entity is any entity West Wits Mining Limited has the power to control the financial and operating policies
of, so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights
to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to
direct the activities of the entity. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or
convertible are considered when assessing whether the Company controls another entity. Controlled entities are fully
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the
date that control ceases.
A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 12 to the financial statements.
All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the Group, including any unrealised profits or losses,
have been eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to
ensure consistencies with those policies applied by the Company.
Where controlled entities have entered or left the Group during the year, their operating results have been
included/excluded from the date control was obtained or until the date control ceased.
Non-controlling interests in the equity and results of the entities that are controlled are shown as a separate item in
the consolidated financial statements.
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term,
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts
of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
(iii) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which
it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(iii) Provisions (continued)
Critical estimates and assumptions:
In calculating the provision of rehabilitation and restoration in relation to the mining production activities in South Africa,
a degree of estimation and judgement was applied to quantify the amount of potential costs required at the end of the
project life.
(iv) Employee benefits
Provision is made for the Group's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees up to the
end of the reporting period.
Short-term and Long-term employee benefits:
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service
leave, and sick leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured
reliably.
Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee benefits, are measured at their nominal values using the
remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. Liabilities recognised in respect of long term employee
benefits are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Company in
respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.
(v) Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial
assets.
Other income is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.
All income is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST) or value added tax (VAT).
(vi) Income tax
Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the balance date between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. No deferred income tax will be recognised from
the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting
or taxable profit or loss.
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no
adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the Group will derive sufficient future
assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the
law.
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit adjusted for any non-assessable or disallowed items.
It is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or are substantially enacted by the end of the reporting
period.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability
is settled. Deferred tax is credited in the statement of comprehensive income except where it relates to items that may
be credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(vii) Goods and Services Tax (GST)/ Value Added Tax (VAT)
Income, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST/VAT, except where the amount of GST/VAT
incurred is not recoverable from the Taxation Authority. In these circumstances the GST/VAT 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 statement of
financial position are shown inclusive of GST/VAT.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST/VAT component of
investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(viii) Impairment of Assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired.
If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to
sell and value in use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's carrying value over its
recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
(ix) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and
requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or
assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.
A distinction is made between finance leases, which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all
the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased assets, and operating leases, under which the lessor effectively
retains substantially all such risks and benefits.
Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and liability are established at the fair value of the leased assets, or if
lower, the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component
of the lease liability and the finance costs, so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the
liability.
Leased assets acquired under a finance lease are depreciated over the asset's useful life or over the shorter of the
asset's useful life and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the consolidated entity will obtain ownership
at the end of the lease term.
Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received from the lessor, are charged to profit or loss on a straight-
line basis over the term of the lease.
(x) Trade and other payables
Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration to be paid
in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Group. They are subsequently measured at
amortised cost.
Payables to related parties are measured at fair value initially then subsequently measured at amortised cost using
effective interest method. Interest, when charged by the lender is recognised as an expense on an accruals basis.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(xi) Foreign currency transactions and balances
Functional and presentation currency
The functional currency of each entity is measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which
that entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the parent
entity's functional and presentation currency.
Transaction and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of
the transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year-end exchange rate. Non-monetary items
measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary
items measured at fair value are reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were determined.
Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to the extent
that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity; otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the statement
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Group companies
The financial results and position of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the Group’s
presentation currency are translated as follows:
• assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period;
•
income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates, which approximate the rate at the date of the
transaction, for the period; and
retained earnings are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction.
•
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the Group’s foreign currency
translation reserve in the statement of financial position. These differences are recognised in the statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income in the period in which the operation is disposed.
(xii) Exploration and development expenditure
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of
interest. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through 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 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 plant, 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 the costs are accounted on a prospective basis. In determining the costs of site
restoration, there is an uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of the restoration due to community expectations
and future legislation.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(xii) Exploration and development expenditure (continued)
Critical estimates and assumptions:
Exploration and evaluation costs have been capitalised on the basis that the consolidated entity will commence
commercial production in the future, from which time the costs will be amortised in proportion to the depletion of the
mineral resources. Key judgements are applied in considering costs to be capitalised which includes determining
expenditures directly related to these activities and allocating overheads between those that are expensed and
capitalised. In addition, costs are only capitalised that are expected to be recovered either through successful
development or sale of the relevant mining interest. Factors that could impact the future commercial production at the
mine include the level of reserves and resources, future technology changes, which could impact the cost of mining,
future legal changes and changes in commodity prices. To the extent that capitalised costs are determined not to be
recoverable in the future, they will be written off in the period in which this determination is made.
The Directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial statements based on historical
knowledge and best available current information and that capitalised exploration costs are expected to be recovered
either through successful development or sale of the relevant mining interest.
(xiii) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares and unissued share options are classified as issued capital. Ordinary issued capital is recognised at
the fair value of the consideration received by the Company.
Any transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction
of the share proceeds received.
(xiv) Share-based payments
Equity settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. Fair value for shares and listed
options is measured using market value. Fair value for unlisted options is measured by use of the Black-Scholes model.
The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate for the effects of non-
transferability or exercise restrictions.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model also takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact
of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend
yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-market vesting conditions.
Critical estimates and assumptions:
The value attributed to share options issued is an estimate calculated using an appropriate mathematical formula based
on an option pricing model. The choice of models and the resultant option value require assumptions to be made in
relation to the likelihood and timing of the conversion of the options to shares and the value of volatility of the price of
the underlying shares.
(xv) Earnings per share
Basic earnings/(losses) per share is determined by dividing the result from ordinary activities after related income tax
expense by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. Diluted
earnings/(losses) per share are equivalent to basic earnings/(losses) per share as the potentially dilutive securities are
excluded from the computation of diluted earnings/(losses) per share because the effect is anti-dilutive.
(xvi) Revenue from mining production
Revenue from mining production is recognised at a point in time when control over the gold ores is passed to the
customer. The performance obligation is satisfied when the quantity of gold ores produced is verified and certified by
both the customer and the company. A trade receivable is recognised at the date of sale and payment is made by the
customer within no more than 30 days from the sale date.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(xvi) Revenue from mining production (continued)
The contract is entered into and the transaction price is determined based on the quantity of ores produced at a pre-
determined unit price and there are no further adjustments to this price. There are no other performance obligations
(unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied), other than already disclosed requiring disclosure.
Change in accounting policies
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers supersedes AASB 111 Construction Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue
and related interpretations and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts
are in the scope of other standards. The new standard has been applied as at 1 July 2018 using the modified
retrospective approach and establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers.
Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be
entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The standard requires entities to exercise
judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when applying each step of the model
to contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the incremental costs of obtaining a
contract and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. The adoption of AASB 15 has mainly affected revenue
from the mining production activities in South Africa. Management has assessed the cumulative effect of initial
application and concluded it to be immaterial as at 1 July 2018.
Prior year accounting policies:
In the previous financial years, the following accounting policy was applied:
• Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as
revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
•
The group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future
economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the group's activities
as described below. The group bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of
customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.
• Revenue from mining production is brought to account when the significant risks and rewards of ownership
have transferred to the buyer and selling prices are known or can be reasonably estimated.
Page 41 of 67
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(d) Accounting policies (continued)
(xvii) Investments in associates and joint arrangements
Associates are those entities over which the Group is able to exert significant influence but which are not subsidiaries.
A joint venture is an arrangement that the Group controls jointly with one or more other investors, and over which the
Group has rights to a share of the arrangement’s net assets rather than direct rights to underlying assets and obligations
for underlying liabilities. A joint arrangement in which the Group has direct rights to underlying assets and obligations
for underlying liabilities is classified as a joint operation.
Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Interests in joint operations
are accounted for by recognising the Group’s assets (including its share of any assets held jointly), its liabilities
(including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly), its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the
joint operation, its share of the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation and its expenses (including its
share of any expenses incurred jointly).
Any goodwill or fair value adjustment attributable to the Group’s share in the associate or joint venture is not recognised
separately and is included in the amount recognised as investment.
The carrying amount of the investment in associates and joint ventures is increased or decreased to recognise the
Group’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate and joint venture, adjusted where
necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies of the Group.
Unrealised gains and losses on transactions between the Group and its associates and joint ventures are eliminated
to the extent of the Group’s interest in those entities. Where unrealised losses are eliminated, the underlying asset is
also tested for impairment.
Critical estimates and assumptions:
The arrangement in relation to the Kimberley Central Open Pit tenement requires the directors to exercise a degree of
judgement to conclude that the two partners have direct rights to the assets of the partnership and are jointly and
severally liable for the liabilities incurred by the partnership. This arrangement is therefore classified as a joint operation
and the Group recognises its direct right to the jointly held assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
(e) Change of treatment in accounting for joint arrangement
In July 2017, the Group started accounting for the results of the Kimberley Central Open Pit tenement (the “Project”),
which was operated in conjunction with Elandiwave Pty Ltd (“Elandiwave”), a South African based company. For the
fiscal year ended 2018, the Group assessment of the arrangement between itself and Elandiwave concluded that it
was not a joint arrangement under AASB 11 Joint Arrangements (“AASB 11”), and thus accounted for the results,
assets and liabilities of the Project in full.
On 31 July 2019, the Group announced to the market that ASIC had conducted a review of the Company’s 2018 Annual
Report, and formed a different view on the arrangement between the Group and Elandiwave. Accordingly, ASIC
proposed the Group account for its agreement with Elandiwave on the Project’s results as a joint arrangement, in
accordance with AASB 11. The Group elected to take up this direction and account for the Project as a Joint Operation,
under AASB 11 and made relevant disclosures as required under this standard, as well as under AASB 12 Disclosures
of Interests in Other Entities.
As a result of this change in accounting treatment, the Group has restated the comparatives for financial year 2018, as
shown below. Restatement adjustments include adjustments to reduce the initially recognised results, assets and
liabilities (in full) to the Group’s respective share of the project in each period (60% from 1 July 2017 to 28 February
2018 and 50% from 1 March 2018 to 30 June 2018).
The Group has also reclassified certain line items on both the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income and the consolidated statement of financial position of the comparatives to be consistent with
the current year presentation.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(e) Change of treatment in accounting for joint arrangement (continued)
Consolidated statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income
Original
Restatement
adjustments
Reclassification
Revised
Revenue
Cost of sales of goods
Gross Profit
Corporate & administration expenses
Consultancy expenses
Travel and marketing
Legal and professional fees
Director and employee expenses
Exploration expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Foreign exchange loss
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit/(loss) for the period
Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent year
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the
period, net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
period
Loss is attributable to:
Owners of West Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
period is attributable to:
Owners of West Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
8,739
(7,848)
891
(473)
(1,020)
(172)
(147)
(363)
(56)
(10)
(40)
(1,390)
-
(1,390)
(311)
(311)
(3,737)
3,581
(156)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(156)
-
(156)
15
15
(1,701)
(141)
(1,141)
(249)
(1,390)
(884)
(817)
(1,701)
(116)
(40)
(156)
(104)
(37)
(141)
-
-
-
(1,379)
1,020
172
147
-
-
-
40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,002
(4,267)
735
(1,852)
-
-
-
(363)
(56)
(10)
-
(1,546)
-
(1,546)
(296)
(296)
(1,842)
(1,257)
(289)
(1,546)
(988)
(854)
(1,842)
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(continued)
(e) Change of treatment in accounting for joint arrangement (continued)
Consolidated statement of financial
position
Original
Restatement
adjustments
Reclassification
Revised
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation, development
and mine properties
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Share capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses
Equity attributable to owners of West
Wits Mining Limited
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
1,209
346
3
1,558
16
20,181
110
62
20,369
21,927
2,643
2,643
20
20
2,663
19,264
36,089
(1,003)
(14,370)
20,716
(1,452)
19,264
(141)
-
-
(141)
-
-
-
-
-
(141)
-
-
-
-
-
(141)
-
11
(115)
(104)
(37)
(141)
Page 44 of 67
-
3
(3)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,068
349
-
1,417
16
20,181
110
62
20,369
21,786
2,643
2,643
20
20
2,663
19,123
36,089
(992)
(14,485)
20,612
(1,489)
19,123
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
2 Operating segments (continued)
(a) Segment results
The Group operates in one operating segment being mining and exploration, and its activities can be divided into 3
reportable segments based on reports received and reviewed by the Board.
The three reportable segments are based on 3 distinct geographical locations, South Africa, Indonesia and Australia.
Mining and exploration activities are carried out only on the South African and Indonesian segments; whereas the
Australian segment reflects only the administrative arm of the business that supports the mining and exploration
activities in the other two geographical locations.
Consolidated entity
2019
External sales
Other income
Total
Segment Result
South
Africa
Indonesia Australia
$'000
$'000
Total
$'000
$'000
4,825
-
4,825
(902)
-
-
-
(9,801)
-
-
-
(1,058)
4,825
-
4,825
(11,761)
There was $9.7 million impairment charge recognised in 2019 related to the write-down of the Derewo River asset in
Indonesia.
The segment information provided to the strategic steering committee for the reportable segments for the year ended
30 June 2018 is as follows:
Consolidated entity
2018 (Restated)
External sales
Other income
Total
Segment Result
South
Africa
Indonesia Australia
$'000
$'000
Total
$'000
$'000
5,002
138
5,140
(302)
-
-
-
(190)
-
1
1
(1,054)
5,002
139
5,141
(1,546)
There was no impairment charge or other significant non-cash item recognised in 2018.
(b) Segment assets
Segment assets are measured in the same way as in the financial statements. These assets are allocated based on
the operations of the segment and the physical location of the asset.
Consolidated entity
30 June 2019 30 June 2018
$'000
(Restated)
$'000
10,573
143
3,090
13,806
8,075
9,592
4,119
21,786
South Africa
Indonesia
Australia
Total segment assets
Page 45 of 67
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
2 Operating segments (continued)
(c) Segment liabilities
Segment liabilities are measured in the same way as in the financial statements. These liabilities are allocated based
on the operations of the segment and the physical location of the asset.
South Africa
Indonesia
Australia
Total segment liabilities
Consolidated entity
30 June 2019 30 June 2018
$'000
(Restated)
$'000
2,848
1,938
333
5,119
772
1,862
29
2,663
(d) Other segment information
During the year ended 30 June 2019, there was one major customer who contributed to 100% of the group's revenue
(2018: 100%) from our mining production activities in South Africa.
3 Revenue from contract with customers
(a) Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
The group only derives revenue from the transfer of goods at a point in time (i.e sale of gold bearing ore) and revenue
from contracts with customers is only generated from the South Africa segment, as disclosed in note 2(a):
Timing of revenue recognition
• At a point in time
• Over time
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
4,825
-
4,825
5,002
-
5,002
Page 46 of 67
Income tax expense
4
(a) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense
Tax at the Australian tax rate of 27.5% (2017 - 27.5%)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable)
in calculating taxable income:
Impairment expense
Subtotal
Current year tax benefit not recognised
Income tax expense
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
(11,761)
3,234
(1,546)
425
(2,679)
555
(555)
-
14,980
2
427
(427)
-
1,390
5 Key management personnel disclosures
The aggregate compensation made to Directors and other members of key management personnel of the group is set
out below:
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$000
30 June
2018
$000
547
8
150
705
217
-
233
450
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$000
30 June
2018
$000
28
111
128
66
28
-
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments
(a) Transactions with other related parties
The following transactions occurred with related parties:
Sales and purchases of goods and services
Legal fees that were paid to Quinert Rodda & Associates, a Director related entity to
Mr Michael Quinert
Legal fees that were paid to Malan Scholes Attorneys, a Director related entity to Mr
Hulme Scholes
Consultancy fees that were paid to MERA Advisers, a Director related entity to Mr
Hulme Scholes
Page 47 of 67
6 Remuneration of auditors
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its
related practices and non-related audit firms:
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for:
Audit services and review of financial statements
Remuneration of other auditors of subsidiaries for:
Audit services and review of financial statements
Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services
7 Loss per share
(a) Basic & diluted loss per share
Attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company
(b) Reconciliation of loss used in calculating earnings per share
The loss and weighted average of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic &
diluted loss per share are as follows:
From operations
Add back profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
(c) Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating
basic loss per share
Consolidated entity
2019
$
41,000
17,930
58,930
2018
$
47,500
15,000
62,500
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
Cents
30 June
2018
Cents
(Restated)
(1.56)
(0.23)
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
(7,962)
(3,799)
(11,761)
(1,256)
(289)
(1,546)
Consolidated entity
2019
Number
2018
Number
753,490,824 603,927,248
The outstanding share options as at 30 June 2019 are considered to be anti-dilutive and therefore were excluded from
the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares calculation.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
925
815
1,740
30 June
2018
$'000
56
293
349
Total
925
100%
56
100%
8 Financial assets and financial liabilities
(a) Trade and other receivables
Current assets
Trade receivables (i)
Other receivables
(i) Aging analysis
Balance as at
30 June 2019 ($000)
%
30 June 2018 ($000)
%
Less than 30
days
30 - 90 days
Greater than
90 days
871
94%
-
-
-
-
-
-
54
6%
56
100%
(b) Trade and other payables
Current liabilities
Payables to creditors and employees
Accrued expenses
Trade payables are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
(c) Provisions
Current liabilities
Provision for rehabilitation and restoration in relation to the mining
production in South Africa
Others
Page 49 of 67
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
3,305
1,153
4,458
30 June
2018
$'000
1,453
1,190
2,643
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
477
18
495
-
-
-
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
9 Exploration and evaluation, development and mine properties
Consolidated entity
At 1 July 2017
Cost or fair value
Year ended 30 June 2018
Opening net book amount
Additions
Exchange differences
Acquisition of subsidiary
Closing net book amount
Consolidated entity
At 1 July 2018
Cost or fair value
Year ended 30 June 2019
Opening net book amount
Additions
Cash received under a farm-in
arrangement
Exchange differences
Impairment loss
Closing net book amount
Derewo River
Gold Project
$'000
Rand & DRD
Leases
$'000
Tambina Gold
Project
$'000
Mt Cecelia
Project
$'000
9,325
9,325
-
250
(178)
9,397
7,867
7,867
-
76
(105)
7,838
-
-
1,847
-
-
1,847
-
-
1,099
-
-
1,099
Derewo River
Gold Project
$'000
Rand & DRD
Leases
$'000
Tambina Gold
Project
$'000
Mt Cecelia
Project
$'000
Total
$'000
17,192
17,192
2,946
326
(283)
20,181
Total
$'000
9,397
7,838
1,847
1,099
20,181
9,397
-
344
(9,741)
-
7,838
715
-
213
-
8,766
1,847
-
(60)
2
1,789
1,099
90
-
-
-
1,189
20,181
805
(60)
559
(9,741)
11,744
(a) Farm-in agreement over the Tambina Gold Project
On 13 March 2019, the Group announced it had entered into a farm-out agreement with First Au Ltd (“FAU”) over the
Tambina Gold Project, located approximately 100km West of Marble Bar and in close proximity to FAU’s Emu Creek
and Talga projects. Under the agreement, FAU’s initial interest in the project (including three mining leases) is 20%,
with an exclusive right to earn up to a maximum aggregate of 80% interest of the project by sole funding the expenditure
up to $500,000 within 3 years from commencement date.
As at 30 June 2019, a cash sum of $60,000 was paid by FAU as part of the agreement. Under AASB 6 and AASB 11,
there is no specific guidance on the appropriate accounting for farm-outs as a farmor. The Group has elected to use
one of the common approaches developed by practice by recognising only any cash payments received and do not
recognise any consideration in respect of the value of the work to be performed by the farmee and instead carry the
remaining interest at the previous cost of the full interest reduced by the amount of any cash consideration received for
entering the agreement. The effect will be that there is no gain recognised on the disposal unless the cash consideration
received exceeds the carrying value of the entire asset held.
(b) Impairment of the Derewo River Gold Project
During the year ended 30 June 2019, the group conducted a reassessment on the expected recoverability of the
Derewo River Gold Project (the "Project") on successful development and commercial exploitation in conjunction with
recent developments in working with local experts and consultants in evaluating different avenues to materialise the
return of investment. Even though the group has not changed its view on the fundamental value of the Project,
management has made a decision to fully provide for the carrying value of the Project due to the uncertainty in
materialising the return.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
30 June
2019
Shares
30 June
2018
Shares
800,031,002 717,847,679
800,031,002 717,847,679
30 June
2019
$'000
36,963
36,963
30 June
2018
$'000
36,089
36,089
Number of
shares
(in thousands)
456,203
261,644
-
717,848
82,183
-
$'000
31,251
4,915
(77)
36,089
899
(25)
10 Equity
(a) Share capital
Ordinary shares
Fully paid
Total share capital
(i) Movements in ordinary share:
Details
Balance at 1 July 2017
Shares issued during the year
Less: Transaction costs arising on share issues
Balance at 30 June 2018
Shares issued during the year
Less: Transaction costs arising on share issues
Balance at 30 June 2019
Date
17/12/2018
13/03/2019
27/06/2019
Details
Issue of ordinary shares under a share purchase plan
Issue of ordinary shares as consideration of the farm-in
and joint venture agreement for the first 20% interest in the
Tambina Mining Leases
Issue of ordinary shares for Milestone 1 to vendors as
consideration for the purchase of Northern Reserves
No. of shares
55,433,323
20,000,000
6,750,000
82,183,323
800,031
36,963
Unit
price ($)
0.012
0.009
0.008
$'000
665
180
54
899
(ii) Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number
of shares held. At shareholders meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise
each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the company
does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.
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10 Equity (continued)
(b) Options
Opening balance
Options issued
Options expired
Closing balance
West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
30 June
2019
Options
54,000,000
-
(2,000,000)
52,000,000
30 June
2018
Options
31,000,000
52,000,000
(29,000,000)
54,000,000
30 June
2019
$'000
2,005
-
(60)
1,945
30 June
2018
$'000
1,286
719
-
2,005
During the financial year 2018, the following unlisted options were issued. No options were issued during the financial
year 2019:
Grant date
Details
No. of shares
15/11/2017
22/11/2017
22/11/2017
4/12/2017
Issue of options as part of the consideration for the acquisition
of Northern Reserves
Issued options to directors
Issued options to consultants
Issued options to consultants
10,000,000
17,000,000
22,000,000
3,000,000
52,000,000
Share-based
payment
expense
$'000
-
62
72
16
150
Share-based payment expense of $149,608 recognised during the current financial year related to options used in prior
year.
As at 30 June 2019, the following unlisted options are in existence:
Series Issued
15/11/2017
4/12/2017
4/12/2017
4/12/2017
30/01/2018
Quantity
10,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
3,000,000
17,000,000
52,000,000
Grant date
15/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
4/12/2017
21/11/2017
Expiry date
14/11/2020
30/11/2020
3/12/2022
3/12/2022
29/01/2023
No options were exercised during the year (2018: nil)
Exercise price
($)
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
Fair value at
grant date per
option ($)
0.017
0.017
0.019
0.019
0.017
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
11 Share-based payments
Grant date
15/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
4/12/2017
21/11/2017
Quantity
10,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
3,000,000
17,000,000
52,000,000
Exercise
price ($)
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
Expiry
date
14/11/2020
30/11/2020
3/12/2022
3/12/2022
29/01/2023
Vested No.
10,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
3,000,000
11,500,000
Vested % Exercised
-
-
-
-
-
100%
100%
100%
100%
68%
The options are expensed at grant date to profit and loss. The expense amount was calculating using Black-Scholes
valuation model and the inputs used to determine the fair value at grant date are as follows:
Share
price at
grant
date ($)
0.029
0.028
0.028
0.026
Expected
volatility (%)
88%
88%
88%
109%
Risk-
free
rate
(%)
1.93%
1.93%
2.17%
2.17%
Expected
life of
options
(years)
3
3
5
5
Exercise
price ($)
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
Dividend
yield
-
-
-
-
Fair value
per
option at
grant
date ($)
0.017
0.017
0.017
0.019
Grant date
15/11/2017
21/11/2017
21/11/2017
4/12/2017
12 Interests in other entities
(a) Material subsidiaries
The group’s principal subsidiaries at 30 June 2019 are set out below. Unless otherwise stated, they have share capital
consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the group, and the proportion of ownership interests held
equals the voting rights held by the group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of
business.
Name of entity
Place of
business/ country
of incorporation
West Wits Mining SA (Pty) Ltd
West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd
Mining & Mineral Reclamation
Services (Pty) Ltd
West Wits Monarch (Pty) Ltd
NuGold Company Ltd (Hong Kong)
PT. NuGold Indonesia
PT. Madinah Qurrata'ain
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Indonesia
Ownership interest
held by the group
2019
%
90
74
2018
%
90
74
74
100
100
100
64
74
100
100
100
64
Ownership interest held
by non-controlling
interests
2019
%
10
26
26
-
-
-
36
2018
%
10
26
26
-
-
-
36
All subsidiaries listed above operated in the mining and exploration industry.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
12 Interests in other entities (continued)
(a) Material subsidiaries (continued)
(i) Significant restrictions
Cash held by all South Africa subsidiaries is subject to exchange control regulations governed by the South African
Reserve Bank (SARB). Ongoing approval by SARB is crucial to the transfer of cash funds into and out of South Africa.
(b) Non-controlling interests (NCI)
Set out below is summarised financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material
to the group. The amounts disclosed for each subsidiary are before inter-Company eliminations.
Summarised balance sheet
Current assets
Current liabilities
Current net assets
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
Non-current net assets
Net assets
Accumulated NCI
Summarised statement of comprehensive income
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Loss allocated to NCI
< blank header row >
Summarised cash flows
Cash flows used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increases/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
South Africa
Indonesia
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
1,804
2,848
(1,044)
8,769
-
8,769
7,725
1,454
637
771
(134)
7,579
-
7,579
7,445
1,125
15
1,873
(1,858)
128
65
63
(1,795)
3,893
16
1,844
(1,828)
5,126
18
5,108
3,280
(350)
South Africa
Indonesia
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(902)
12
(890)
(329)
(146)
(305)
(451)
(68)
(9,801)
289
(9,512)
(3,567)
(190)
(263)
(453)
(182)
South Africa
Indonesia
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
263
(715)
354
(98)
901
(596)
-
305
(2)
-
-
(2)
(115)
-
39
(76)
(c) Transactions with non-controlling interests
There have been no transactions with non-controlling interests during the year 2019 (2018: nil).
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
12 Interests in other entities (continued)
(d) Joint operations
West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Group has a 50% interest in a joint arrangement called the Kimberley
Central Open Pit which was set up as a partnership together with Elandiwave Pty Ltd (“Elandiwave”), a South Africa
based company for mining production activities.
The principal place of business of the joint operation is in South Africa.
Refer to note 1(e) for further information in relation to this arrangement, as well as on the accounting treatment and
restatement of comparatives. During the financial year 2019, the Group has recognised its respective share of interest
in the assets, liabilities and profit or loss of the joint operations.
13 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
(a) Contingent liabilities
The group had no contingent liabilities at 30 June 2019 (2018: nil).
(b) Contingent assets
The group had no contingent assets at 30 June 2019 (2018: nil).
14 Cash flow information
(a) Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash inflow from operating activities
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
(11,761)
(1,546)
-
9,741
150
-
(1,391)
49
1,812
540
(860)
10
-
819
(256)
(106)
15
244
6
(814)
Loss for the year
Adjustment for
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of exploration assets
Share-based payments
Net exchange differences
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable
Decrease in other current assets
Increase in accounts payable
Decrease in other liabilities
Net cash outflow from operating activities
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
15 Parent entity financial information
(a) Summary financial information
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:
Balance sheet
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Issued capital
Share-based payments reserve
Retained earnings
Profit or loss for the year
Total comprehensive income
30 June
2019
$'000
96
21,816
21,912
181
181
(21,978)
36,963
2,131
(17,363)
21,731
(1,058)
(1,058)
30 June
2018
$'000
905
20,888
21,793
29
29
(21,764)
36,089
2,006
(16,307)
21,788
(711)
(711)
(b) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity
West Wits Mining Ltd has not entered into any guarantees, in the current or previous financial year, in relation to the
debts of its subsidiaries (2018: Nil).
(c) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity
The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2019 or 30 June 2018. For information about
guarantees given by the parent entity, please see above.
(d) Contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant or equipment
At 30 June 2019, West Wits Mining Ltd had not entered into any contractual commitments for the acquisition of property,
plant and equipment (2018: nil).
16 Events occurring after the reporting period
On 16 August 2019, the Group announced that it had signed a binding Heads of Agreement with TME Group Pte Ltd,
a Singaporean company representing Far East Venture Group to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and development
of the Derewo River Gold Project in Indonesia. Under this agreement, the Group will dilute its equity interest in the
Derewo River Gold Project from 64% to 10% upon the completion of this transaction.
On 20 August 2019, the Group completed a private placement to raise $735,000 (before costs) via the issue of
122,500,000 new fully paid ordinary shares at $0.006 (0.6 cents) per share to sophisticated investors.
No other matters or circumstances have occurred subsequent to period end that has significantly affected, or may
significantly affect, the operations of the group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the group or
Group in subsequent financial years.
17 Capital management
The Group's policy is to maintain a strong and flexible capital base to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence
and to sustain future development of the business. The board monitors the return on capital, which the Group defines
as total shareholders’ equity attributable to members of West Wits Mining Limited divided by the quantity of shares on
issue. The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
18 Financial risk management
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Management
have established risk management policies to identify and analyse the risks faced by the company and the group, to
set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risk and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and
systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group's activities.
(a) Market risk
(i) Foreign exchange risk
The Group is exposed to currency risk on sales and purchases that are denominated in a currency other than the
respective functional currency of each company within the group.
The Group also has exposure to foreign exchange risk in the currency cash reserves it holds to meet subsidiary loan
requirements. This is kept to an acceptable level by buying foreign currency at spot rates only to fund short term cash
requirements.
The Group's exposure to foreign exchange risk has not changed from the previous year. The Group does not make
use of derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign exchange risk.
Assets
Liabilities
Total exposure
30 June 2019
ZAR
'000
104,607
(28,177)
76,429
IDR
'000
101,314,735
(19,661,409)
81,653,326
The following significant exchange rates applied during the year:
Currency
Average Rate
2018
2019
30 June spot rate
2018
2019
.
ZAR
IDR
10.1065
10,295.56
9.9203
10,562.31
9.8938
9,924.10
10.1620
10,610.74
Sensitivity
The Group is exposed to the South African Rand (ZAR) and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The average annual movement
in the AUD/ZAR and AUD/IDR exchange rate over the last 5 years was 6.6% for ZAR and 5.6% for IDR (2018: 2.9%
for ZAR and 3.9% for IDR) based on the year-end spot rates. A fluctuation of 6.6% for ZAR and 5.6% for IDR against
the AUD at 30 June would have changed the equity and loss by the amounts show below. This analysis assumes that
all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain consistent. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2018.
Consolidated entity
Sensitivity result
Impact on post-tax profit
Impact on other components of
equity
2019
$'000
607
2018
$'000
11
2019
$'000
407
2018
$'000
494
The effect on equity is to the Foreign Currency Reserve and Accumulated Losses.
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
18 Financial risk management (continued)
(a) Market risk (continued)
(ii) Price risk
Exposure
The Group is exposed to the risk of fluctuations in prevailing market commodity prices on gold. The Group’s has not
established a formal policy to manage this risk. Management maintain a tight control over the production costs and
work closely with its key contractors to ensure that any fluctuation in the gold price is reflected in the production costs.
(b) Credit risk
(i) Risk management
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to
the Group.
Surplus cash is invested with financial institutions of appropriate credit worthiness and the amount of credit exposure
to any one counter party is limited.
The Group only has one customer for its mining production activity and thus management works closely with this major
customer to minimise any credit risk. The Group's maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period
is set out in the table below. The carrying amount of the financial assets represents the maximum credit risk exposure.
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Consolidated entity
30 June
2019
$'000
30 June
2018
$'000
(Restated)
175
1,740
1,915
1,068
349
1,417
(ii) Impairment of financial assets
The group has one type of financial assets subject to the expected credit loss model:
•
trade receivables for mining production activities
While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of AASB 9, the identified impairment
loss was immaterial.
The group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected
loss allowance for all trade receivables.
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics
and the days past due. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period since the
commencement of its mining production until 30 June 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced
within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on
macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.
On that basis, the loss allowance as at 30 June 2019 from the ECL method was concluded as immaterial as the group
had not written off any receivables.
Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that there is no
reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment plan
with the group, and a failure to make contractual payments
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
18 Financial risk management (continued)
(b) Credit risk (continued)
Impairment losses on trade receivables are presented as net impairment losses within operating profit. Subsequent
recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the same line item.
Previous accounting policy for impairment of trade receivables
In the prior year, the impairment of trade receivables was assessed based on the incurred loss model. Individual
receivables which were known to be uncollectible were written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. The other
receivables were assessed collectively to determine whether there was objective evidence that an impairment had been
incurred but not yet been identified. For these receivables the estimated impairment losses were recognised in a
separate provision for impairment. The group considered that there was evidence of impairment if any of the following
indicators were present:
•
• probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and
• default or late payments.
significant financial difficulties of the debtor
Receivables for which an impairment provision was recognised were written off against the provision when there was
no expectation of recovering additional cash.
(c) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient assets to meet liabilities as they fall due.
The Group is exposed to liquidity risk via the quantity and type of financial assets and liabilities it holds. The board
ensures that the Group can meet its financial obligations as they fall due by maintaining sufficient reserves of cash,
continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities,
and identifying when they need to raise additional funding from the equity markets.
The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk has remained unchanged from the previous year.
(i) Maturities of financial instruments
Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
Due
within 1
year
Due
within 1 to
5 years
Over 5
years
Total
contractu
al
cash
flows
At 30 June 2019
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Carrying
amount
(assets)/
liabilities
$'000
Financial assets - cash flows realisable
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Financial liabilities due to payment
Trade and other payables
Borrowings and other financial liabilities
Net inflow/(outflow) on financial instruments
175
1,740
1,915
(4,458)
(101)
(4,559)
(2,644)
-
-
-
-
(65)
(65)
(65)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
175
1,740
1,915
175
1,740
1,915
(4,458)
(166)
(4,624)
(4,458)
(166)
(4,624)
(2,709)
(2,709)
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West Wits Mining Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2019
(continued)
18 Financial risk management (continued)
(c) Liquidity risk (continued)
Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
At 30 June 2018
Financial assets - cash flows realisable
Cash and cash equivalents (restated)
Trade and other receivables
Financial liabilities due to payment
Trade and other payables
Borrowings and other financial liabilities
Net inflow/(outflow) on financial instruments
Due
within 1
year
Due
within 1 to
5 years
Over 5
years
Total
contractual
cash
flows
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Carrying
amount
(assets)/
liabilities
$'000
1,068
349
1,417
(2,643)
-
(2,643)
(1,226)
-
-
-
-
(20)
(20)
(20)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,068
349
1,417
1,068
349
1,417
(2,643)
(20)
(2,663)
(2,643)
(20)
(2,663)
(1,246)
(1,246)
Fair value
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities equals to the carrying amounts shown in the statement of financial
position due to the short-term nature of those financial assets and liabilities.
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Directors' declaration
In the Directors' opinion:
(a)
the financial statements and notes set out on pages 30 to 60 are in accordance with the Corporations Act
2001, including:
(i)
complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory
professional reporting requirements, and
(ii)
(iii)
give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of the performance for the
year ended on that date of the company and the Group; and
comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1
(b)
(c)
the Chairman and Chief Finance Officer have each declared that:
(i)
the financial records of the company for the financial year have been properly maintained in
accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001;
the financial statements and notes for the financial year comply with the Accounting Standards; and
the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view.
(ii)
(iii)
in the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its
debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Mr Michael Quinert
Director
Melbourne
26th September 2019
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West Wits Mining Limited
Independent auditor’s report to members
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report West Witts Mining Limited. (the Company and its
controlled entities (the Group)), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial
position as at 30 June 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’
declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group, is in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its
financial performance for the year then ended; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations
2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are
independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of
the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional
and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the
Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, has
been provided on the date of this report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicates that the Group incurred
a net loss of $11,761,000 during the year ended 30 June 2019 and, as of that date, the
Group’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $3,139,000. As stated in Note 1,
these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate that a
material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our
audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit
of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate
opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going
Concern section, we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be
communicated in our report.
CARRYING VALUE OF EXPLORATION AND EVAUATION ASSETS
Area of focus
Refer also to notes 1 and 9
The Group has incurred exploration costs for
their gold mining projects in Australia, South
Africa and Indonesia over a number of years.
There is a risk that the accounting criteria
associated with the capitalisation of exploration
and evaluation expenditure may no longer be
appropriate.
An impairment review is only required if an
impairment trigger is identified.
Due to the nature of the gold industry, indicators
of impairment could include:
— Changes to exploration plans;
— Loss of rights to tenements;
— Changes to reserve estimates;
How our audit addressed it
Our audit procedures included:
— A review of the directors’ assessment of the
criteria for the capitalisation of exploration
expenditure and evaluation of impairment
charges recorded during the year;
— Understanding and vouching the underlying
contractual entitlement to explore and
evaluate each area of interest, including an
evaluation of the requirement to renew that
tenement at its expiry;
— Examining project spend per each area of
interest and comparing this spend to the
minimum expenditure requirements set out
in the underlying tenement expenditure
plan; and
— Costs of extraction and production; or
— Examining project spend to each area of
— Exchange rate factors.
interest to ensure that it is directly
attributable to that area of interest.
Based on management’s assessment the
Derewo River Gold Project in Indonesia was
deemed to be fully impaired during the year and
exploration areas in Australia and South Africa
met the requirements for capitalisation at 30
June 2019.
We also assessed the adequacy of the Group’s
disclosures in respect of exploration costs in the
financial report.
ACCOUNTING FOR JOINT VENTURE OPERTIONS
How our audit addressed it
Our audit procedures included;
— A review of managements assessment in
respect of the accounting for the joint
operation;
— Assessing that the accounting treatment
applied by management was appropriate
and in line with accounting standards; and
— Reviewing the impact to the change in
judgment to both the current and prior year
financial statements
We also assessed the adequacy of the Group’s
disclosures in the financial report.
Area of focus
Refer also to notes 1 and 12
West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd a subsidiary of the
Group has a 50% interest in a joint arrangement
in respect of its interest in the Kimberley Central
Open Pit which was set up in partnership
together with Elandiwave Pty Ltd a South
African based Company for mining production
activities in July 2017.
On inception the Group determined that it had
control over the operation and was accounted
for as a subsidiary.
During the financial year management
reassessed the criteria under AASB 10 -
Consolidated Financial Statements to determine
whether West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd controlled the
operations. The results of this analysis
determined that the operation was jointly
controlled by both West Wits MLI (Pty) Ltd and
Elandiwave Pty Ltd. As such it was determined
that the operation should have been accounted
for as a joint operation under accounting
standards from inception.
This matter required significant judgment and
was a key area of focus for our audit.
Other Information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019 but does not include the financial
report and the auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in
the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on
the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these financial statements is located at the
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf
This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June
2019.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of West Wits Mining Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2019,
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration
Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing
Standards.
William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136
A. A. Finnis
Director
Melbourne, 26 September 2019
Shareholder information
The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 17 September 2019.
A. Distribution of ordinary fully paid shares
All ordinary shares carry one vote per share.
Holding
1 - 1000
1,001 - 5,000
5,001 - 10,000
10,001 - 100,000
100,001 and over
Ordinary shares
No. of holders
32
33
115
299
481
960
Total units
2,998
123,836
1,100,480
15,443,940
905,859,748
922,531,002
There were 389 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.
B. Ordinary fully paid shareholders
Top Twenty Ordinary fully paid shareholders
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:
Holding
DRD GOLD LTD
M & M INV PTE LTD
CITICORP NOM PL
DEBT MGNT ASIA CORP
KASTIN PL
DRYCA PL
LGH NOM PL
RINGWOOD MGNT PL
J P MORGAN NOM AUST PL
REALSTAR FINANCE PL
STRAT PLAN PL
CELTIC CAP PL
WENG LUM CHIN
EGAVAS CONS SVCS PL
*SERLETT PL
O'MEARA DENIS WILLIAM
GREGORACH PL
JOHN WARDMAN & ASSOC PL
FIRST INV PTNRS PL
SLEIGH CHRISTOPHER N
Unlisted options
Class
Unlisted options issued on 15 November 2017
Unlisted options issued on 4 December 2017
Unlisted options issued on 4 December 2017
Unlisted options issued on 4 December 2017
Unlisted options issued on 30 January 2018
Ordinary shares
Number held
47,812,500
33,333,334
27,961,132
24,093,417
20,602,771
20,000,000
20,000,000
18,267,652
17,222,913
17,097,585
17,013,704
17,000,000
16,666,666
13,750,246
12,731,443
11,509,092
11,184,132
10,700,000
10,000,000
9,132,352
376,078,939
%
5.18%
3.61%
3.03%
2.61%
2.23%
2.17%
2.17%
1.98%
1.87%
1.85%
1.84%
1.84%
1.81%
1.49%
1.38%
1.25%
1.21%
1.16%
1.08%
0.99%
40.75%
Quantity
10,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
3,000,000
17,000,000
Exercise
price
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
Expiry Date
14-Nov-20
30-Nov-20
3-Dec-22
3-Dec-22
29-Jan-23
Number of
Holders
8
1
1
1
2
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C. Substantial holders
Substantial holders in the company are set out below:
Holding
DRD GOLD LTD
D. Shareholder enquiries
Number held
47,812,500
%
5.18%
Shareholders with enquiries about their shareholdings should contact the share registry:
Security Transfer Registrar
770 Canning Highway, Applecross WA 6153
Phone: +61 8 9315 0933
Fax: +61 8 9315 2233
Email: registrar@securitytransfer.com.au
E. Change of address, change of name, consolidation of shareholdings
Shareholders should contact the Share Registry to obtain details of the procedure required for any of these changes.
F. Annual report
Shareholders do not automatically receive a hard copy of the Company’s Annual Report unless they notify the Share
Registry in writing. An electronic copy of the Annual Report can be viewed on the company’s website
www.westwitsmining.com.
G. Tax file numbers
It is important that Australian resident Shareholders, including children, have their tax file number or exemption
details noted by the Share Registry.
H. CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System)
Shareholders wishing to move to uncertified holdings under the Australian Securities Exchange CHESS system
should contact their stockbroker.
I. Uncertified share register
Shareholding statements are issued at the end of each month that there is a transaction that alters the balance of
an individual/company’s holding.
J. Listing rule 4.10.19 disclosure
The company has used the cash and assets in a form readily convertible to cash that it had at the time of
admission in a way consistent with its business objectives.
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