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Annual Report

for the year ended 31 December 2019

Contents

For the year ended 31 December 2016

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Highlights

Chairman’s Statement

Strategic Report

19 Report of the Directors

23 Corporate Governance

29 Independent Auditor’s Report

33 Consolidated Income Statement

34 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

35 Consolidated and Company Statements of Financial Position

36 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

38 Consolidated and Company Cash Flow Statements

39 Notes to the Financial Statements

67 Company Information

Xtract Resources Plc (AIM:XTR) announces its final results for the year ended
31 December 2019, a year in which the Company focused its activities on
its Manica gold project and copper-gold exploration projects in Zambia.

Financial highlights
I Revenue from gold sales of £1.35m (2018: £0.89m)

I Administrative and operating expenses of £1.81m (2018: £1.65m)

I Cash of £0.36m (2018: £0.44m)

I Net loss of £1.09m (2018: £0.74m)

I Net assets of £10.78m (2018: £10.71m)

Operational highlights
I Collaboration Agreement concluded with Mutapa Mining and Processing LDA for the mining and

mineral processing of the Manica hard rock gold deposits in Mozambique

I Additional mining contractor agreement concluded with Huafei Gold Resources for the exploitation of

alluvial gold deposits at Manica in Mozambique

I Total alluvial mining contractor gold production of 137.55kg (equivalent to 4,420 ounces)

(2018: 187.93kg (equivalent to 6,042 ounces))

I Total of 37.31kg (equivalent to 1,199 ounces) attributable to Explorator (2018: 46.88kg

(equivalent to 1,508 ounces))

Corporate highlights
I Memorandum of Agreement concluded with a consortium to jointly undertake exploration works on

the copper/gold small scale mining license 8370-HQ-SML at Kajevu, NW Province in Zambia

I Memorandum of Agreement concluded with KPZ International Ltd to enter into an Option Agreement
for the Eureka project on the copper-gold small scale mining licence 22134-HQ-SML in Central Zambia

I Memorandum of Agreement concluded with KPZ International Ltd to act as contractor for the

Kalengwa Processing project on the copper large scale mining license 24401-HQ-LEL

I Total of £1 million raised through an equity placing

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Chairman’s Statement

The period under review has been generally positive with the Company
establishing a clear mission to be a small scale mine developer,
coupled with quality exploration situations in Mozambique and Zambia
and at the time of writing the report the Company has announced a
new conditional acquisition in Australia.

During the period, the directors elected to balance small scale production with
exploration and also to seek positions in Zambia for both production and exploration
since the country has an excellent mining history with a transparent and supportive
government.

The Company has elected to focus in all of its activities on copper and gold being
exploration or production. The Company announced early February 2019 that it had
acquired the Matrix project in Zambia, followed by the acquisition of the Eureka project
during early March 2019. Both these projects were drilled during the year and the
results are reported in the Operations Report. Whilst the Matrix project did not meet
our criteria, the Eureka project proved to be very exciting potentially large-scale project.

Colin Bird
ExecutiveChairman

The alluvial project in Manica Mozambique, with our Chinese partners and during most of the year Nexus, proved to be
challenging with variable production although we achieved a surplus of income over expenditure for every month during
the period continuing to the date of writing this report.

We were advised during the first week of December 2019 by our partners Nexus that they wished to terminate the
collaboration agreement. This termination was accepted and from the date of the termination our local company Explorator
was entitled to 100% instead of 50% of the attributable income from the contractual agreement.

At the commencement of this review period, we announced that Huafei Gold Resources Co Limitada were to be appointed
as sole contractor for the entire alluvial held in the concession adjacent to the river.

At the time of writing this report, the Company is actively discussing bringing into production an alluvial operation on an
additional licence nearby with other contractors. Similarly, we are in discussions to carry out some hard rock mining on
areas where gold can be liberated by gravity matters or non-complex leaching. If these discussions are successful there
should be a meaningful addition to overall gold production and financial contribution from the Manica project.

On 29 May 2019 we announced an agreement with Mutapa Mining and Processing LDA who had entered into agreement
with a nearby owner of a crusher, ball-mill gravity circuit with the plan to advance the plant into a full CIL plant able to
handle suitable ore types which show good amenability to cyanide leaching. We in turn entered into a collaboration
agreement to treat suitable ores types within the Manica concession with particular emphasis on the Fairbride deposit. The
agreement provides for the Company receiving a 23% direct profit interest provided the gold price stays below US$1,250
per oz. Should the gold price drop below US$1,100, the benefits are reduced to a floor level of 20% against a formula.

On 15 July 2019 we concluded an agreement with KPZ International Limited for the treatment of the secondary material
at Kalengwa, which arose as a result of high grade mining operation between 1970 and 1980. The Kalengwa open pit
produced approximately 1.9 million tonnes at a grade of 9.4% copper with over 20% of the material grading in excess
of 20% copper which was shipped for direct smelting at the then Chibulama operation. The agreement caters for the
retreatment of the secondaries which include waste rock and in particular floatation tailings which grade at 1%. The open
pit has hard rock extension potential at both extremities and is open to the east. This allows potential for future primary
concurrent or sequential mining. We have carried out considerable test work during the period and are now in discussions
to develop an operating project for optimum tailings and waste rock retreatment.

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Chairman’s Statement

CONTINUED

Prior to writing this report, the Company announced that it
had conditionally acquired a 100% beneficial interest in the
Bushranger project in the Lachlan Fold Belt in New South
Wales Australia. This acquisition includes a partially explored
porphyry which has JORC (2012) compliant inferred resource
of some 71 million tonnes at 0.44% copper with 0.064 g/t
gold. Drilling indicates that the gold values increase with
depth as does the overall copper equivalent. The porphyry is
open ended on strike and depth and presents immediate
shareholder enhancement potential. In conjunction with the
porphyry are a number of epithermal gold targets which have
good indications of prospectivity.

Anglo American Corporation have a buy back option at certain
levels of discovery or decision to mine. We look forward to
advancing this project in the short-term.

The junior resource sector was generally subdued during the
period under review with only modest financing taking place
and IPO activity reduced to low volumes. This continued to
the outbreak of COVID-19 leading to more uncertain times
although some secondary financings were achieved during
and up to the point of writing this statement. Against an
uncertain climate the board are of the opinion that our
portfolio is balanced and presents good opportunities for value
accretion during the balance of this year and the mid-term.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow
directors and management for their efforts during this difficult
but progressive for the Company period.

Colin Bird
ExecutiveChairman

5 June 2020

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Strategic Report

The board continued to pursue its investment framework to identify and invest in a
portfolio of near-term resource assets that:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Can be brought into production with 2 years;

Are near or at surface without major capital expenditure;

Are on the low end of the cash cost curve and have upside growth potential;

Low entry cost and located in favourable mining jurisdictions.

The year ended under review saw numerous developments within the Company both on the operational and
corporate level.

Operations
2019 was a landmark year for the Company. Contractor-operated alluvial gold mining activities continued during the year
in the Manica district of Mozambique, while a hard rock collaboration agreement was signed over the adjacent Fair Bride
hard-rock gold deposit to bring that into production while mitigating risk to the Company.

During the year, interests were acquired in three new copper-gold projects in Zambia, at Kalengwa, Eureka and Kajevu.
Zambia hosts one of the major global mining centres in the Copperbelt and acquisition of these projects allows the
Company to spread country and commodity risk while opening up exciting new exploration and development opportunities
in a well-established mining jurisdiction. The new projects include advanced exploration and brownfield sites with potential
for early production from historic mine dumps and extensions to known orebodies, as well as strong exploration upside
at previously under-explored discoveries.

Post year-end, the company built substantially on its copper-gold portfolio when it announced that it had conditionally
acquired a 100% interest in the major Bushranger copper-gold porphyry deposit within Australia’s world-class Lachlan Fold
Belt district of New South Wales. The resource is open to significant expansion, with the deposit broadening at depth and
gold grades strengthening. In addition, there is excellent upside potential for further discoveries on the surrounding
ground. Importantly, this development gives the Company a very strong foothold within a low-cost, mining-friendly region
with excellent infrastructure.

Summary of Company projects
Mozambique
The Manica Gold Project was the Company’s first investment into Southern Africa. Mozambique, has traditionally been seen
as good mining jurisdiction within a favourable political and legal regime. The Manica Gold Project is situated in the Odzi-
Mutare-Manica Greenstone belt, with an estimated 2 million ounces of gold previously mined in the area.

Since 2017, the Company has engaged mining contractors to exploit the alluvials within the concession and this is expected
to continue into the first half of 2021, with part of the revenues accruing to Xtract.

The Fairbride Project is an open pit project with a SAMREC compliant resource of 1.262 million ounces (782k ounces
measured and indicated). In 2019, the Company was given the opportunity to move the Fairbride project forward, from
development stage to production within 12 months mitigating any execution risk.

Major further exploration opportunities exist within the concession and adjacent areas, with only 10% of the concession
having been drilled to date.

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Zambia
Eureka

A programme of seven angled diamond drill holes was completed by Xtract at the Eureka copper-gold project in Zambia,
focussed on testing strike and depth continuity of shallow mineralisation encountered by historic drilling within a 3.5km
long soil geochemical anomaly. A small trial open pit was previously developed on the prospect. Drilling results were highly
encouraging.

Among the more significant assay intervals encountered was 32.0m @ 1.58% Cu, 0.07g/t Au in hole EX-01 from 50.0-
82.0m and 14.0m @ 0.81% Cu, 0.20g/t Au in hole EX-02 from 106.0-120.0m. The latter intercept included 4.0m @ 2.35%
Cu, 0.53g/t Au at its base. Geological interpretation based on drilling suggests that near-surface gossanous mineralisation
at Eureka may be remobilised from potentially extensive stratabound sulphides, such as found in the basal intercept in
EX-02. This type of mineralisation is analogous to that seen in some of the major mines on the Copperbelt.

Post year-end, a follow-up 3-D modelling study was undertaken by Addison Mining Services of the UK, combining historic
drilling with the results of Xtract’s programme. The modelling exercise concluded that there appears to be both shallow
oxide copper potential in the vicinity of the open pit and greater size potential along strike to the northwest, where the
deposit bi-furcates and both limbs remain open. The copper-gold intercept in hole EX-02 also remains open down-plunge.
Based on the strong results from its initial drilling programme and the 3-D modelling study, the Company plans further
drilling follow-up in 2020.

Kalengwa

The Kalengwa open pit Copper Mine is believed to have been one of the highest-grade copper mines in Zambia. Total
production of 1.9Mt of 9.44% Cu and 50g/t Ag was reported from the open pit over a 12-year period from 1970 to 1982
resulting in circa 15,000 tonnes of copper production per annum.

Previous drilling of the orebody down-plunge and on the north-east and south-west flanks of the open pit have
demonstrated that further resources that remain unexploited in these areas. Xtract believes that additional drilling has the
potential to significantly increase the historically reported, non-JORC compliant, Resource of 1.45Mt @ 2.50% Cu (for
36,300 tonnes of copper metal). The historic resource was prepared in 1998 but is not compliant with a recognised
standard and has not been subsequently updated or verified (Source: African Minerals Ltd, Assessment of Kalengwa Mine,
1998, as reported by Lunga Resources Ltd, 2013).

Rock dumps from the historic mine workings remain on site and it is planned to evaluate these with a view to reprocessing
them to recover copper. In addition, operations at the Kalengwa mine generated tailings that have been assessed as
containing a historic, non-JORC compliant Resource of approximately 2Mt averaging 1.015% Cu, giving total copper content
of 20,300 tonnes, with some by-product silver. Recent channel sampling by Xtract has confirmed the general tenor of the
reported grades, giving confidence to the reported resource. Further evaluation test work can confirm the suitability of
the tailings for re-treatment.

Australia
Bushrangerproject

On 1 June 2020, the Company conditionally agreed to acquire 100% of ProspectOre’s share capital for a total consideration
of £1.25 million to be settled in new Xtract ordinary shares.

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The Bushranger Project hosts the Copper-Gold Porphyry-Style Racecourse deposit, where a JORC (2012) compliant Inferred
Resource has been estimated at 71Mt @ 0.44% Cu and 0.064g/t Au using a 0.3% Cu cut-off. This is believed to be one
of the largest currently undeveloped porphyry deposits in the LFB and remains open for expansion down-plunge and
along strike. The most recent drilling at Racecourse intersected substantially wider mineralisation – 159m @ 0.37% Cu,
0.21g/t Au (Hole ID BRD001), including 16m @ 0.73g/t Au – and with gold grades increasing with depth. In addition,
several geophysical and geochemical targets with characteristics of porphyry style mineralisation are ready for drill testing
on a 10km belt along strike from the Racecourse deposit. Western portions of the Bushranger Project are also prospective
for high-grade gold mineralisation such as was historically mined at Mt David and Lucky Draw.

ProspectOre owns a 100% interest in the Bushranger Copper-Gold Project, located in the Lachlan Fold Belt (“LFB”), New
South Wales, Australia’s world-class copper-gold province where several major mines are currently operating in an area
with excellent infrastructure. There is renewed interest in The Lachlan Fold Belt following Alkane’s recent Boda discovery,
including a 1,167m drill interval grading 0.25% Cu, 0.55g/t Au.

Mozambique
Project Detail
Manicalicence3990C
HardRockCollaborationAgreement

On 29 May 2019, the Company entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Mutapa Mining and Processing LDA (“MMP”)
(the “Mining Contractor”).

MMP currently owns a 42,000 tonnes per month hard rock processing plant, 9km from the Fairbride orebody, that includes
crushing, milling and gravity recovery circuits and a furnace, for mining and mineral processing, located in the Manica
region of Mozambique. With the current plant in place, this has given the parties an opportunity to consolidate all hard
rock mining operations within a 12km radius.

The historic investment by MMP of US$11 million in its hard rock processing plant, represents the only sophisticated hard
rock processing capacity in the Manica region. The MMP plant is the key reason supporting the rationale of agreeing the
Collaboration Agreement, as it reduces the risk areas in both capital expenditure requirement and the time to production
of the Manica Project. The Company is satisfied that MMP has the necessary technical and operational capability to execute
the proposed development plan at Manica, including the installation, commissioning and operation of the proposed CIL.

Appointment

The Company appointed MMP an independent mineral processing contractor, to provide a technical solution for processing
the Explorator’s material, to conduct hard rock mining on the Manica Project for a period of 10 years with an option to
extend. MMP agreed to contribute their hard rock processing plant and committed to the purchase and commission of
suitable CIL plant. Construction (as demonstrated by the placement of an order for the CIL), was to commence no later
than 1 November 2019 with the plan to complete the installation work and commercial production (throughput of capacity
of 29,000 tonnes) being achieved no later than 1 October 2020. This agreement replaced the Joint Venture and
Collaboration Agreement entered into with Omnia Mining Ltd on 19 February 2018. An update on progress is set out
further below.

Mining Rights

The Company agreed to maintain the Concession and the Mining Rights in good standing and grant MMP exclusive rights
to the hard rock mining aspects of the Concession and the Mining Rights for the duration of the contract.

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Consideration & Payments

MMP will receive 77% of all the operating profit produced from the permitted area through the performance of the
contract by MMP when the prevailing price of Gold is greater than US$1,250 per ounce. MMP’s entitlement shall be
increased to 78.5% at a prevailing Gold price greater than US$1,175, and to 80% when the prevailing price of Gold is less
than US$1,100 per ounce. Profit is defined as: Revenue on Sale less deductible costs (excluding non-cash items) and
corporation tax.

Exploration

The Company and MMP agreed to incorporate a gold mining exploration special purpose vehicle (“SPV”), on a 50:50
owned basis which will be separately managed with both parties having an equal interest, and with a monthly budget
to be agreed by the parties from time to time. Participation in exploration projects and costs of exploration will be decided
on a case by case basis.

In the event of a significant new discovery, each party will have first right of refusal, should they wish to sell their share
If during the exploration phase either partner dilutes to less than 25 per cent of the SPV by not participating
in the SPV.
in the exploration expenses, it will enter into a drag/tag along agreement with the other party should they wish to
dispose of the overall enlarged asset.

Option to purchase the concession

The Company granted MMP an option to purchase the Fairbride concession for an amount equal to the greater of:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

An amount equal to 80% of the net present value using a discount rate of 15%; or

US$20 million

The option to purchase has a term of 2 years and is only in respect of the known resources in the Permitted Area.
In the
event that the parties agree that the operation has extended life potential (beyond 8 years) or alternatively discovers a
larger deposit then the parties may agree a buyout by mutual consent on the basis of an amount equal to 80% of the
net present value of the larger resource, again using a discount rate of 15%.

During 2019, MMP completed a hard rock Project operational budget and plan, with environmental and social risks
identified and built into the plan. Letters of intent were exchanged with suppliers on certain long lead items including items
such as elution heater package, feed thickener, flocculant plant and tower crane. Deposits were paid to commence
remedial work on existing crushing and grinding circuits.

Preparations are underway to ship major components, once border restrictions due to Covid-19 are lifted, at the end June
2020. The equipment will be accompanied by the necessary lifting equipment for installation. The Company is confident
MMP will do everything within their control ensure to commence commercial production will commence before the year
end. The Company is currently engaging another group on mining the Guy Fawkes and Boa Esperanca small hard rock
deposits which have indicated free milling gold at good grades.

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The previously published resource and reserve estimates for Manica as at 4 March 2016 are reproduced below:

Resource Estimate

OpenPitMineralResourceasat4March2016

Mineral Resource Category

Measured
Indicated

Total M&I

Inferred

Tonnes
Mt

9.750
3.310

13.060

0.894

Total Measured Indicated and Inferred

13.954

Au
g/t

1.86
1.62

1.80

1.17

1.76

Au
kg

18,130
5,368

23,498

1,049

24,547

Au
koz

582.9
172.6

755.5

33.7

789.2

Notes:
1. Source: Minxcon independent technical report on the Fair Bride Gold Deposit, issue date 15 April 2016, and the DFS, Executive Summary.
2. 0.5g/t cut-off.
3. Declared to a depth of 280m.
4. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Statement was 4 March 2016
5. The Inferred Mineral Resources have a large degree of uncertainty as to their existence and whether they can be mined economically or legally.
6. Only Mineral Resources lying within the legal boundaries are reported.
7. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.
8. No Geological losses are accounted for.
9. The operator of the Project is Explorator Lda., a wholly owned subsidiary of Xtract. Gross and Net Attributable resources are the same.

Reserve Estimate

MineralReservesasat27February2017

Mineral Reserve Category

Proven
Probable

Total Mineral Reserves

Tonnes Delivered
Mt

Delivered Grade
g/t

Gold Content
koz

2.90
0.31

3.21

2.63
2.44

2.62

245.2
24.3

269.5

Notes:
1. Strategic Ore (Low Grade Material) is not included.
2. Au cut-off of 1.0 g/t.
3. Gold Price of USD1,270/oz.
4. The Competent Person is Daan van Heerden, B.Eng.(Min.Eng), M.Comm.(Bus.Admin.), ECSA, MSAIMM, AMMSA.
5. Tonnes refer to tonnes deliver to the processing plant.
6. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Statement is 27 February 2017.
7. The operator of the Project is Explorator Lda., a wholly owned subsidiary of Xtract. Gross and Net Attributable resources and reserves are the same.

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Manica Alluvial Gold Project
WesternHalfoftheManicaConcession

On 16 January 2019, the Company concluded an additional mining contractor agreement with Huafei Gold Resources Co
Limitada (“Contract Miner”) for the exploitation of alluvial gold deposits in the Manica Concession. The Agreement will
endure for a period until all alluvials have been depleted. The Company remains responsible for all statutory and legal
requirements regarding the license and for payment of the Mining Production Tax of 6%.The Contractor agreed to pay a
total entry fee of US$350k to the Company (“Entry Fee”) with an initial US$150k paid on the date signing of the
Agreement, and the remaining US$200k recovered through future alluvial gold production.

In consideration for the appointment of the Mining Contractor, the Company initially paid the Mining Contractor a net fee
of 72% of gold produced by the Mining Contractor and the Company retained 28% of the sales value of all gold produced
(equivalent to 22% after payment by the Company of the applicable Mining Production Tax of 6%) until the Entry Fee
had been settled in full. Thereafter, the Company will pay the Mining Contractor a fee of 74% of gold produced by the
Mining Contractor and the Company will therefore retain 26% of the sales value of all gold produced, equivalent to 20%
after payment by Explorator of the applicable Mining Production Tax of 6%.

The following table sets out a summary of the alluvial production for the two years ended 31 December 2019:

Production (equivalent ounces)
Total contractor alluvial gold production
Explorator share of gold produced
Explorator share of gold sold

Year ended
31 December
2019

4,422
1,199
1,373

Year ended
31 December
2018

6,042
1,508
1,159

The presence of gold in alluvial deposits is unpredictable and inconsistent and therefore operational results will vary
month-to-month. The Company expects the viable alluvials in the Western Half to be extracted by the first half of 2021.
The Company is currently in discussions with a Chinese group who have shown interest in mining on the adjacent licence
7569L, based on similar terms to the agreements currently in place for the Western half.

AlluvialCollaborationAgreement

On 2 December 2019, Nexus Capital Holdings PTE Limited (“Nexus”) informed the Company that it had terminated with
immediate effect the Collaboration Agreement which was agreed on 30 October 2018, pursuant to which the Company’s
net share of its wholly-owned gold revenue and costs was 50%, the balance being for Nexus. Following termination of
the Collaboration Agreement, the Company’s net share of gold revenue and costs increased to 100%. Alluvial production
remains unaffected by the termination.

Zambia
Project detail
Zambian Copper-Gold Projects
During the year drill testing has been carried out at Eureka and Kajevu projects and results for Eureka in particular have
been strongly encouraging.

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EurekaProject

Background

Previous exploration focussed on a northwest-southeast structural corridor with associated copper mineralisation in two
localities, known as Eureka and Eureka West. Historic records reported downhole drill intercepts from the Eureka prospect
up to 21.73m @ 2.78% Cu. Based on interpretation of the drill results, the deposit was understood to remain open in
several directions. A small open pit, which is currently flooded, was developed by a local operator in 2008.

Exploration by Xtract

Xtract conducted a detailed overview of the large historic data package covering the project. This highlighted a northwest
structural corridor with coincident anomalous regional soil geochemistry for copper and gold, covering the Eureka prospect
and its environs. The anomaly extends for over 3km, with peak values of 1,315ppm Cu, 540ppb Au located within the
area of the shallow Eureka copper pit.

Based on the outcome of the detailed review, a follow-up diamond drilling programme was undertaken by Xtract for late
2019/early 2020, focussed on testing strike and depth continuity of shallow mineralisation encountered previously. In all,
seven angled diamond drill holes designated EX-01 to EX-07 were completed, totalling 761 metres. Selected intervals of
drill core were cut by diamond saw, sampled and sent for analysis to the SGS laboratory in Kalulushi, Zambia. The more
significant analytical results are detailed in the table below.

EurekaProject,Zambia–SignificantDrillCoreAnalyticalIntervals
Hole No.

Depth From (m)

Depth To (m)

EEXX--0011
Including

EEXX--0022
Including

EEXX--0033
Including

50.0
51.2

106.0
116.0

51.0
51.0

82.0
70.2

120.0
120.0

66.4
54.0

Width (m)

32.0
19.0

14.0
4.0

15.4
3.0

Cu%

1.58
2.08

0.81
2.35

0.81
2.55

Au g/t

0.07
0.08

0.20
0.53

0.07
0.07

EX-01 was drilled beneath the south-eastern end of the open pit and confirmed the tenor of previously reported copper
and gold mineralisation over a significant width. The mineralisation occurs in a gossanous structural zone with cavities
within leached and vuggy dolomites, with copper oxides at shallower levels giving way to primary chalcopyrite sulphides
at depth. EX-02 was sited 20m behind EX-01 to check the down-plunge continuation of the steeply dipping mineralised
zone beneath previous drilling. This was successfully demonstrated, with particular interest in the occurrence of strongly
disseminated and stringer chalcopyrite mineralisation, along with gold values of interest, at the base of the interval. This
zone exhibits bedding-parallel mineral textures, similar in style and setting to several of the main Copperbelt orebodies. 

EX-03 was sited 50m to the southeast of EX-01 and EX-02 and demonstrated strike continuity of the mineralised zone
beyond the limit of the historic pit, intersecting primarily oxidised copper mineralisation at relatively shallow levels. EX-
04, drilled beneath EX-03 was more weakly mineralised. 

Geological interpretation based on drilling suggests that the near-surface gossanous mineralisation at Eureka may be
remobilised from potentially extensive stratabound sulphides, such as the deeper intercept (4m @ 2.35% Cu, 0.53g/t Au)
seen in EX-02. 

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Post year-end a follow-up 3-D modelling study was undertaken by Addison Mining Services of the UK, combining historic
drilling with the results of Xtract’s programme. The modelling exercise concluded that there appears to be both short
term immediate resource potential within remaining oxide material below, and adjacent to, the current pit, and longer-
term size potential along strike. Copper mineralisation in the northwest of the pit appears to bi-furcate and both limbs
remain open – to the northwest of the pit with approximately 400m strike potential, and west-northwest with strike
potential of approximately 800m.

Based on the strong encouragement obtained from its initial drilling programme and the 3-D modelling study, the
Company plans to follow-up with additional drilling and testing of soil and geophysical anomalies to further extend the
Eureka deposit and to drill test the Eureka West target.

Drill hole layout plan at Eureka main pit

Drilling in progress at Eureka

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Banded and disseminated chalcopyrite copper mineralisation in drill core from hole EX-02

Drill section through NW end of Eureka pit showing bi-furcation of copper-gold zone (Source: Addison Mining)

Interpretation of potential extensions to mineralisation at Eureka plotted on a base of copper soil geochemistry 
(Source: Addison Mining)

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Key terms of the Agreement 

The Company agreed to spend up to US$200k (“Initial Expenditure Phase”) to assess the suitability of the Eureka Project
for a resource drilling programme and thereafter feasibility study. In the event that the Company decided not to proceed
with the Eureka Project, the Company would be required to provide to KPZ all information and results. 

Initial Expenditure Phase

If the Company decides to proceed, and following the Initial Expenditure Phase, the Company has an option to acquire
50% of the Eureka Project for the amount expended by it on the Initial Expenditure Phase. 

KPZ agreed to incorporate a local Zambian newly formed special purpose vehicle to hold the Eureka Project (“SPV”). In
the event that the Company exercises its option described the Company would acquire 50% stake of the Eureka Project.
The Company is required to present a detailed budget to KPZ to continue to scoping study. Should KPZ wish to fund their
50% share of the scoping study costs then they will retain a 50% stake and if not, they will be diluted to 25%. The
Company may at any time during the period withdraw, should they deem the Project unsuitable for further investment
and at the same time will forfeit any rights they have to the Project.

Kalengwa Copper Project

The Kalengwa open pit Copper Mine is believed to have been one of the highest-grade copper mines in Zambia. Total
production of 1.9Mt of 9.44% Cu and 50g/t Ag was reported from the open pit over a 12-year period from 1970 to 1982
resulting in circa 15,000 tonnes of copper production per annum. 

Previous  drilling  of  the  orebody  down-plunge  and  on  the  north-east  and  south-west  flanks  of  the  open  pit  have
demonstrated that further resources may potentially remain unexploited in these areas. Xtract believes that additional
drilling has the potential to significantly increase the historically reported resources. There is a historic resource, which was
prepared in 1998 but is not compliant with a recognised standard and which has not been subsequently updated or
verified (“Non-JORC compliant Resource”), of 1.45Mt @ 2.50% Cu (for 36,300 tonnes of copper metal) at the Kalengwa
Mine (Source: African Minerals Ltd, Assessment of Kalengwa Mine, 1998, as reported by Lunga Resources Ltd, 2013). 

Rock dumps from the historic mine workings remain on site and it is planned to evaluate these with a view to reprocessing
them to recover copper. In addition, mining and processing operations at the Kalengwa mine generated tailings which
were contained initially in a tailings storage facility, reportedly 6-8m deep, while later tailings were deposited directly into
an adjacent swamp. According to a 2013 report and resource estimate by a previous site operator, Lunga Resources
Limited, periods of poor concentrator recovery at the mine resulted in relatively high-grade copper material being sent
to tailings. There is a historic, non-JORC compliant tailings Resource, which was reported in 2013 but is not compliant with
a recognised standard and which has not been subsequently updated or verified, of approximately 2Mt averaging 1.015%
Cu, giving total copper content of 20,300 tonnes, with some by-product silver (Source: Lunga Resources Limited, Kalengwa-
Jikambo Summary Report, 2013).

In July 2019 the Company undertook a preliminary confirmatory sampling programme along three hand-dug trenches
across the tailings dumps. Two trenches were opened within the main tailings facility, while the third was within the
swamp area, for a total of 420m, with 93 channel samples being collected. Analytical results were received for these
samples from the SGS Kalulushi geochemical laboratory in Zambia for copper and silver yielding an average grade of
1.03% Cu, 4.44ppm Ag for all samples, with copper values ranging from 0.59% to 2.48%. Encouragingly, results overall
support the copper grades reported in the 2013 resource estimate. 

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Kalengwa processed ore stockpiles in foreground with water-filled open pit behind

View of Kalengwa tailings

On 12 July 2019 the Company and KPZ International (the “Parties“) entered into Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate
with KPZ on its Kalengwa Processing Project to process copper ores from the various dumps for commercial sale. The
Company conditionally was appointed to oversee and commence initial production from the Kalengwa dumps and carry
out exploration and metallurgical test work to assess the potential for the open pit expansion. Results from exploration
and modelling will determine the ultimate size of the operation including the process plant. The Parties agreed to a 90-
day due diligence period (the “Option Period”) and, on completion of the Option Period and following completion should
the Company wish to proceed to act as Contractor, the Company would pay KPZ US$200k through the issuance of new
ordinary shares (“New Xtract Shares”) with certain restrictions regarding their disposal. On 21 October 2019, the Company
exercised the option and issued the shares to KPZ. 

KPZ would be responsible for incorporating a local entity with the intention of commencing an initial ore sorting programme
building up to an annual production target rate of 6,000 tonnes of copper metal. Should the Company decide to proceed
as contractor it would be entitled to receive 33.33% of net profits from operations. The Company has estimated that its
capital costs to act as Contractor are up to US$1 million

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An historic debt of US$15 million currently exists in respect of the Kalengwa Processing Project owed by KPZ (the “Loan”),
primarily made up of previous sunk costs that relate to the dumps and has been lodged with the relevant Zambian
authorities and bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum. The Company will have no liability whatsoever in respect of
this Loan or any of the interest or capital which are to be repaid by KPZ from SPV’s net income. Provided that the Loan
has been fully repaid (the “SPV Option”), the Company will have the right to acquire an interest of 43.33% of SPV in
consideration for the transfer by Xtract to SPV of the title to the processing plant.  

It is the Company’s intention to wherever possible, utilise local Zambian personnel as well as introduce local training and
development for the local Kalengwa operation.

Matrix (Kajevu) Project

The project is located in the Kasempa district of southwestern Zambia. A small open pit trial mine was previously developed
over a copper-gold mineralised, hematite-quartz breccia vein zone, 3-4m in width. An agreement was entered into to
jointly undertake exploration work in order to identify a gold-copper resource. The Company would acquire a 50% share
in the project through the joint funding of an exploration programme of up to US$1 million. During the year a short
diamond drilling programme was undertaken by Xtract to test the continuity of the zone along strike and down-dip.
Mineralisation was found to be tightly confined to the immediate area of the open pit with little depth continuity. On 31
March 2020, the Company announced that no further work would be carried out on the Kajevu Licence. 

Funding
In 2019, the Company raised a total of £1 million (before costs) through a Placing during the year: 

(cid:1)

In July 2019, the Company completed a subscription of equity by certain investors amounting to £1,million. An
additional 83,333,333 Ordinary Shares of 0.02p were issued at a price of 1.20p per Ordinary Share.

Business Review
The Company evaluates new exploration and appraisal opportunities continually, including businesses and projects in
precious and base metals.

The Company is required by the Companies Act 2006 to include a business review in this report. The information that fulfils
the  requirements  can  be  found  within  this  Strategic  Report.  The  Business  Review  contains  certain  forward-looking
statements, which have been made by the Directors in good faith based on information available to them at the date of
this report. These statements may be affected by the factors outlined in the Risks and Uncertainties section of this report.

Details of significant events since the balance sheet date are contained in note 30 to the financial statements.

Performance
The key indication of performance of the Group is the extent of its success in identifying, acquiring, progressing and
divesting  investments  in  projects  so  as  to  build  shareholder  value.  At  this  stage  in  its  development,  the  Group’s
performance is not readily measured using quantitative key performance indicators. However, a qualitative summary of
performance in the period is provided in the Executive Chairman’s Statement and Strategic Report.

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Financial Review

Financial Summary Table

Consolidated income resulting from continuing operations
Revenue
Sale of gold bars
Operating and administrative expenses
Direct operating
Other operating
Administration

Project costs
Other income
Finance costs 
(Loss) for the period from continuing operations
(Loss) for the period from discontinuing operations
(Loss) for the period

(Loss) per share
Basic

Consolidated balance sheet position
Intangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Cash
Total assets
Total equity
Total equity – number of issued shares

Year ended
31 December
2019
(£million)

Year ended
31 December
2018
(£million)

1.35
(1.81)
(0.79)
(0.12)
(0.90)

(0.30)
0.01
(0.34)
(1.09)
—
(1.09)

0.89
(1.65)
(0.80)
(0.1)
(0.75)

(0.15)
0.06
0.11
(0.74)
—
(0.74)

(0.30)p

(0.20)p

10.32
0.02
0.36
11.12
10.78
438,508,052 shares

10.28
0.02
0.44
11.24
10.71
350,560,684 shares

Income Statement Analysis
The Group reported a net loss after tax of £1.09 million (2018: £0.74 million), The Group’s basic loss per share increased
to 0.30p (2018: basic loss per share of 0.20p). Manica alluvial gold sales for the year amounted £1.35 million (2018:
£0.89 million).This was primarily due to an increase in the number of ounces sold along with a higher gold price compared
to the previous year. Operating and administrative expenses increased from the prior year and amounted to £1.81 million
(2018: £1.65 million). The majority of the increase related to legal and professional fees incurred in Xtract as well additional
costs relating to new subsidiaries within the group structure. Non-administrative project costs which in 2019 included costs
relating to the Zambian exploration projects, amountedto £0.30 million (2018: £0.15 million). The Company continues to
look at different areas of where potential savings could be achieved and continues to implement certain measures which
assist in achieving a corporate overhead cost base consistent with other junior mining companies. Finance Cost for 2019
amounted to £0.34 million which comprises of a foreign exchange loss of £0.10 million and a provision for bad debts of
£0.17 million in relation to a loan to an alluvial mining contractor in Mozambique, compared to finance income in the prior
year of £0.11 million.

Cash Position
The  Group’s  net  cash  position  at  31  December  2019  was  £0.36  million  (2018:  £0.44  million)  with  no  outstanding
borrowings (2018:Nil). At 31 December 2019 the Company had no additional borrowing facilities.

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Environmental Responsibility
The Company recognises that the Group’s operations require it to have regard to the potential impact these activities may
have on the environment. Wherever possible, the Company also ensures that all related companies are encouraged to
comply with the local regulatory requirements with regard to the environment.

Risks and Uncertainties
The principal risks facing the Company are set out below. Risk assessment and evaluation is an essential part of the
Group’s planning and an important aspect of the Group’s internal control system.

General and Economic Risks:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Contractions in the world economies or increases in the rate of inflation resulting from international conditions;

Movements in the equity and share markets in the United Kingdom and throughout the world;

Movements in global equity and share markets and changes in market sentiment towards the resource industry;

Currency exchange rate fluctuations and, in particular, the relative prices of the US Dollar, Mozambican Metical and
the UK Pound;

Adverse changes in factors affecting the success of exploration and development and mining operations, such as
increases in expenses, changes in government policy and further regulation of the industry; unforeseen major failure,
breakdowns or repairs required to key items of plant and equipment resulting in significant delays, notwithstanding
regular programmes of repair, maintenance and upkeep; and unforeseen adverse geological factors or prolonged
weather conditions;

COVID-19 and other pandemics could lead potential disruptions in terms of people, goods, supplies and spares.
Certain countries may also impose travel restrictions. Risks could be placed on the Company and wider economy
which could impact the Company’s ability to operate and ultimately impact its cashflows.

Funding Risk:

(cid:1)

The Company may not be able to raise, either by debt or further equity, sufficient funds to enable completion of
planned exploration, investment and/or development projects.

Commodity Risk:

(cid:1)

Commodities are subject to high levels of volatility in price and demand. The price of commodities depends on a
wide range of factors, most of which are outside the control of the Company. Production costs depend on a wide
range of factors, including commodity prices, capital and operating costs in relation to any operational site.

Exploration and Development Risks:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Exploration and development activity is subject to numerous risks, including failure to achieve estimated mineral
resource, recovery and production rates and capital and operating costs;

Success in identifying economically recoverable reserves can never be guaranteed. The Company also cannot
guarantee that the companies in which it has invested will be able to obtain the necessary permits and approvals
required for development of their projects;

Some of the countries in which the Company operates have native title law, which could affect exploration activities;

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(cid:1)

(cid:1)

The companies in which the Company has an interest may be required to undertake clean-up programmes resulting
from any contamination from their operations or to participate in site rehabilitation programmes which may vary
from country to country. The Group’s policy is to follow all necessary laws and regulations and it is not aware of any
present material issues in this regard.

Alluvial gold is random in nature and its distribution varies in degrees of fineness and maybe insufficient in quantity
and could present processing constraints with recoverability;

Relations with Shareholders
The Board is committed to providing effective communication with the shareholders of the Company, with significant
developments disseminated through stock exchange announcements. The Board regards the annual general meeting
as a forum for communication between the Company and its shareholders and encourages shareholders’ participation
in its agenda.

Outlook
The year has been a challenging one, but I am pleased to say that we issue this report in a stable, focused manner with
a clear vision on how the Company will go forward. The Manica Project continues to offer many opportunities which can
be exploited. Our agreement with Mutapa Mining and Processing will ensure that the hard rock open pit will be brought
into production allowing the Company to benefit by receiving between 20%-23% of the profit depending on the gold price.

We are actively discussing bringing into production an alluvial operation on an additional licence nearby with other
contactors, which we anticipate should lead to additional revenues being achieved. 

We intend to move forward with our base metal projects in Zambia, one of which has proved to be very exciting potentially
large scale project. 

Covid-19, geopolitical tensions and finance market uncertainties lead us to believe that the coming year will continue to
see a stronger gold price which the Company could benefit from and at the same time that our current portfolio is
balanced thereby presenting good opportunities for value accretion in the coming months and mid term. 

Colin Bird 
Executive Chairman

5 June 2020

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The Directors present their report on the affairs of the Group, together with the financial statements and auditor’s report,
for the year ended 31 December 2019. The Corporate Governance Statement is set out on page 23 and forms part of this
report.

Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, which the Directors believe appropriate
as referred to in note 3 of the financial statements.

Capital Structure
Details of the Company’s share capital, together with details of the movements in the Company’s issued share capital
during the year are shown in note 24. The Company has one class of ordinary share and one class of deferred share. No
person has any special rights of control over the Company’s share capital and all issued shares are fully paid and carry no
right to fixed income.

There are no specific restrictions on the size of holding or on the transfer of the ordinary shares. The Directors are not aware
of any agreements between shareholders of the Company’s ordinary shares that may result in restrictions on the transfer
of securities or on voting rights.

The deferred shares have certain rights and are subject to certain restrictions. Inter alia, the deferred shares do not carry
any entitlement to dividends or to participate in any way in the income or profits of the Company, do not confer on the
holders thereof any entitlement to receive notice of or to attend or speak at or vote at any general meeting of the
Company and shall not be capable of transfer at any time other than with the prior consent of each of the Directors.

Under its Articles of Association, the Company had authority to issue up to 2,000,000,000 ordinary shares. Pursuant to the
Companies Act 2006 and with effect from 1 October 2009, the requirement for a Company to have an authorised share
capital has been abolished and the new Articles which the Company adopted at the 2009 AGM reflect this. However, there
are certain restrictions as to the number of shares that can be allotted in terms of the Companies Act 2006.

Results and Dividends
The net loss for the Group for the year ended 31 December 2019 amounts to £1,090k (2018: £0.74k). No dividends were
paid or proposed by the Directors in either the current or previous year.

Directors
The Directors of the Company who held Office during the year are as follows:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Colin Bird

Joel Silberstein

Peter Moir

Colin Bird, Executive Chairman(member of audit, remuneration, nomination and technical committees)

Colin is a chartered mining engineer with multi commodity mine management experience in Africa, Spain, Latin America
and in the Middle East. He has been involved in a number of public listings in the UK, Canada and South Africa and is
currently Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Resource PLC, AIM-traded Galileo Resources PLC and Non-Executive Chairman and
founder of Jubilee Metals Group PLC and serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Europa Metals Ltd and Bezant Resources
PLC. He was a founder of Kiwara PLC, which discovered the large copper project Kalumbila currently being developed by
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Colin was appointed Executive Chairman in August 2016.

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Joel Silberstein, Finance Director

Joel joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer in June 2013. Prior to this Joel held the position of Group Controller and
Vice President Finance of Toronto Stock Exchange quoted European Goldfields Limited, where he supported the executive
team in growing a mining concern from exploration through development phases until the Company was taken over by
Eldorado Gold Corporation. He has an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science degree from the University of South Africa
and qualified as a chartered accountant with Mazars, Cape Town in 2002. Joel was appointed to the Board as Finance
Director on 25 February 2014.

Peter Moir, Non-executive Director (member of audit, remuneration and nomination committees)

Peter Moir has more than 30 years’ experience in upstream industry experience with Shell International, BG Group and
as an independent Consultant. He has a combination of technical, operational and commercial aspects of the Exploration
and Production business. He has been a Non-Executive Director of Xtract Resources Plc since 20 May 2010. He serves as
a Director of Elko Energy Inc. and Moir Energy Ventures Ltd. He is a Chartered Engineer in the UK. His qualifications include
B.Sc. Civil Engineering and an M.Eng. Petroleum Engineering from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

Retirement by Rotation
In  compliance  with  the  Company’s  Articles  of  Association, Joel  Silberstein will  retire  by  rotation  at  the  Company’s
forthcoming Annual General Meeting, and, being eligible, will offer himself for re-election. 

Directors’ Remuneration
The  Company  aims  to  remunerate  the  Directors  at  a  level  commensurate  with  the  size  of  the  Company  and  their
experience. During the year, the Remuneration Committee consisted of Colin Bird and Peter Moir. 

The emoluments for the Directors are disclosed on in note 10 of the Financial Statements. 

Directors’ Interests
The Directors who held office at 31 December 2019 have the following interests in the Company:

Peter Moir
Colin Bird
Joel Silberstein

31 December 2019

31 December 2018

Ordinary shares

Options

Ordinary shares

40,000
10,532,266
—

—
10,000,000
5,100,000

40,000
2,418,431
—

Options

—
—
100,000

No  Director  held  any  interest  in  any  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  at  the  beginning  (or,  if  later,  the  date  of  their
appointment) or the end of the year.

Further details of the share options and warrants in the Company can be found in note 27 of the Financial Statements.

Directors’ Indemnities
The Company has made qualifying third-party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors, which were made
during the year and these remain in force at the date of this report.

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Directors’ Service Contracts
Directors’ contracts are continuous until terminated by either party upon six months’ notice for Executive Directors and
three months’ notice for Non-Executive Directors. In accordance with the Company’s Articles, at the forthcoming annual
general meeting at least one third of the Directors are required to resign by rotation.

Major shareholders 
The Directors are aware of the following substantial shareholdings of 3% or more of the share capital of 457,303,288
Ordinary shares as at 12 May 2020. As at the date of the report, the Company had not received any notifications of major
interest in shares.

Shareholders

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management 
Interactive Investors 
Halifax Share Dealing
Barclays Wealth
Jarvis Investment Management
Sanderson Capital Partners
Mr Alex Terry 
KMP International Limited
HSBC Stockbroker Services 
Mr C Stewart 

12 May 2020

70,346,374
47,430,540
46,419,688
33,114,362
25,317,936
20,450,000
20,000,000
18,795,236
16,749,893
15,250,000

%

15.38
10.37
10.15
7.24
5.54
4.47
4.37
4.11
3.66
3.33

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 
The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors
have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted
by the European Union. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are
satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss
of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: 

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

state that the financial statements comply with IFRS; 

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company
will continue in business. 

The  directors  are  responsible  for  keeping  adequate  accounting  records  that  are  sufficient  to  show  and  explain  the
company’s and the group’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the
company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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Corporate Governance
A report on corporate governance is provided on page 23.

General Meeting
The Company will hold a general meeting on 30 June 2020 to lay the annual accounts before the shareholders and to
deal with any other business for the consideration of the shareholders. The notice of the meeting with full details of the
business to be considered thereat will be sent to shareholders in a separate circular.

Auditors
Each of the persons who are a Director at the date of approval of this Annual Report confirms that:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s auditors are unaware;
and

the Director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a Director in order to make himself aware of any
relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information.

This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of s418 of the Companies Act
2006.

A resolution to re-appoint Chapman Davis LLP as auditors of the Company will be proposed at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting.

By Order of the Board

Colin Bird 
Executive Chairman 

5 June 2020

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Introduction
In April 2018, the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) published an updated version of its Code which provides UK small
and mid-sized companies with a corporate governance framework that is appropriate for a Company of our size and
nature. The Board considers the principles and recommendations contained in the QCA Code are appropriate and have
therefore chosen to apply the QCA Code. 

The updated 2018 QCA Code has 10 principles that should be applied. Each principle is listed below together with a short
explanation of how the Company applies each of the principles:

Principle One
Business Model and Strategy

The Board has and continues to pursue a strategy which can achieve long term value to its shareholders. The investment
framework has been to identify and invest in near-term resources assets that:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Can be brought into production within 24 months;

Are near or at surface without major capital expenditure;

Are on the low end of the cash cost curve and have further upside growth potential;

A low entry cost and located in favourable mining jurisdictions 

The Company has in the past focused on precious metals and in particular gold projects and as at the date of this report
has 2 base metal projects in Zambia and one conditional base metal project in Australia which meet the above criteria,
whether it be an active or strategic investment. The Company will continue to seek to grow both businesses organically
and will seek out further joint ventures and other arrangements that create enhanced value.

Principle Two
Understanding & Meeting Shareholder Needs and Expectations

The Board is fully committed to developing a good understanding of the needs and expectations of the Company’s
shareholder base as well as maintaining good communication and having constructive dialogue with its shareholders.
There are currently no institutional shareholders with the majority shareholder base being private shareholders. The
Company has ongoing relationships with its private shareholders. All shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s
Annual General Meeting and other shareholder meetings as permitted in compliance with any current regulatory other
legal restrictions in respect of Covid-19. Investors also have access to current information on the Company though its
website, www.xtractresources.com, and via the Executive Chairman, Colin Bird who is available to answer investor
relations enquiries.

Principle Three
Considering wider stakeholder & social responsibilities & their implications for long-term success

Long-term success relies upon good relations with different stakeholder groups including internal and external stakeholders.
The Board recognises the importance of the Company reliant upon the efforts of the employees of the Company and its
contractors, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders. 

The Company’s local subsidiary, Explorator Limitada deals on a regular basis with institutions such as the Ministry of Mines
and its subordinate departments, the Ministry of Land and Environmental as well as the Local Government of the District
of Manica and authorities based in Maputo. The Company is also involved with the local community including projects,
which have and will benefit the local community and surrounding areas.

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As the Company progresses with its exploration projects in Zambia, it will implement the same procedures as currently
in place with the rest of the group.

Management have focused on implementing put in place processes and systems to ensure that there is close oversight
and contact with its key resources and relationships. The Company has close ongoing relationships with a broad range of
its stakeholders and provides them with the opportunity to raise issues and provide feedback to the Company.

Principle Four
Risk Management

In addition to its other roles and responsibilities, the Audit Committee will be focusing on further ensuring that procedures
are in place and are being implemented effectively to identify, evaluate and manage the significant risks faced by the
Company. The risk assessment matrix below sets out those risks and identifies their ownership and the controls that are
in place. This matrix is updated as changes arise in the nature of risks or the controls that are implemented to mitigate
them. The Audit Committee will review and assess the risk matrix and the effectiveness on an annual basis. The following
principal risks and controls to mitigate them, have been identified:

Activity

Risk

Impact

Control(s)

Management

Retention of key staff

Effect the overall operating capability Consideration of longer-term incentive
plans  along  with  other  forms  of
remuneration 

Strategic

Single Jurisdiction 

Changes arising could adversely effect
operations & value of assets

Single Commodity Risk  Commodities  being  subject  to  high
levels  of  volatility  in  price  and
demand. Being exposed to one type
of commodity would have a greater
impact operations and profitability. 

Regulatory
Risk

Non-compliance of AIM
rules & Companies Act 

Withdrawal  of  Authorisation  and
censure 

Constantly  evaluate  political  and
economic  risk.  Further  maintaining
cordial  relations  with  the  relevant
authorities. 
further
opportunities in other jurisdictions 

Evaluate 

Company  is  active  in  seeking  out
other  opportunities,  which  may
diversify commodity risk.

Reliance and guidance from a number
of  Company  advisors  which  helps
instil a culture of compliance in the
Company at all levels 

Financial

Liquidity,  market  and
credit risk

Entity not able to continue as going
concern

Capital  management  policies  and
procedures

Inappropriate  controls
and accounting policies

Reduction in asset values

Incorrect reporting of assets

Appropriate authority and investment
levels in place 

The Directors will continue to further establish procedures, as represented by this statement, for the purpose of providing
a system of internal control. Due to the size of the Company and the interaction on a daily basis between Directors and
Officers of the Company, the Board at this stage do not deem it necessary or practical to incorporate an internal audit
function. The Board will continue to monitor the need for an internal audit function and continue to work closely with the
Company’s financial accountant to ensure the effectiveness of its control systems.

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Principle Five
A Well-Functioning Board of Directors

The Board currently comprises of 3 members, 2 Executive members (The Executive Chairman Colin Bird and Finance
Director Joel Silberstein) and 1 Non-Executive Peter Moir. Biographical details of the current Directors are set out within
Principle Six below. Executive and Non-Executive Directors are subject to re-election at intervals of no more than three
years. All the Directors including the Non-Executive Directors are considered to be part time but are expected to provide
as much time to the Company as is required.

All letters of appointment of Directors are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office during normal
business hours. The Board elects a Chairman to chair every meeting.

The Board holds formal meetings periodically as issues arise and require more details. The Directors are in contact and
discuss all necessary issues on a regular basis and to ensure that the Non-Executive director, while not involved in the
day to day running of the Company is still kept up to date on a regular basis. 

The Company has established an Audit, Committee and a Remuneration Committee, particulars of which appear hereafter.
All appointments to the Board are made by the Board as a whole as oppose to a Nominations Committee. The Non-
Executive Director is considered to be part time but can be expected to provide as much time to the Company as is
required. From September 2012 to August 2016, Colin Bird acted as the Non-Executive Chairman. In August 2016, Colin
Bird moved from being a Non-Executive Director to Executive Chairman shortly before the resignation of the former CEO.
This change to an executive role came at a challenging time for the Company and through Colin Bird’s leadership and
guidance the Company has been able to refocus operations.

The QCA recommends a balance between executive and non-executive Directors and recommends that there be two
independent non-executives. In the case of Xtract, the Board has since the Board changes in August 2016 considered its
composition to be appropriate considering the stage of operations and the period of restructuring and change. 

The Board continues to monitor the need for additional independent Non-Executive directors based on operational
performance and costs. Peter Moir is considered to be an Independent Director. The Board continues to review further Non-
Executive appointments as scale and complexity grows.

Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings

To date the Directors, have attended meetings. In order to be efficient, the Directors wherever possible try and meet
formally and informally both in person and if not practical then by telephone.

Principle Six
Appropriate Skills and Experience of the Directors

The Board currently consists of three Directors and, in addition, the Company has employed the outsourced services of
Lion Mining Finance Ltd to act as the Company Secretary. The Company believes that the current balance of skills in the
Board as a whole, reflects a very broad range of commercial and professional skills across geographies and industries and
each of the Director’s has experience in public markets.

The Board recognises that it currently has the necessary skills but will consider as part of any future recruitment an
additional Non-Executive director with mining experiences, if the Board concludes that replacement or additional directors
are required.

The Board shall review annually the appropriateness and opportunity for continuing professional development whether
formal or informal.

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Colin Bird 
Executive Chairman

Colin is a chartered mining engineer with multi commodity mine management experience in Africa, Spain, Latin America
and in the Middle East. He has been involved in a number of public listings in the UK, Canada and South Africa and is
currently Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Resource PLC, AIM-traded Galileo Resources PLC and Non-Executive Chairman and
founder of Jubilee Metals Group PLC and serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Europa Metals Ltd and Bezant Resources
PLC. He was a founder of Kiwara PLC, which discovered the large copper project Kalumbila currently being developed by
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Colin was appointed Executive Chairman in August 2016. Colin Bird joined the Board of Xtract
in September 2012.

Peter Moir 
Independent Non-Executive Director 

Peter Moir has more than 30 years’ experience in upstream industry experience with Shell International, BG Group and
as an independent Consultant. He has a combination of technical, operational and commercial aspects of the Exploration
and Production business. He serves as a Director of Elko Energy Inc., and Moir Energy Ventures Ltd. He is a Chartered
Engineer in the UK. His qualifications include B.Sc. Civil Engineering and an M.Eng. Petroleum Engineering from Heriot Watt
University in Edinburgh.

Joel Silberstein 
Finance Director 

Joel Silberstein joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer in June 2013 and was appointed as Finance Director in
February 2014. Prior to this Joel held the position of Group Controller and Vice President Finance of Toronto Stock Exchange
quoted European Goldfields Limited, where he supported the executive team in growing a mining concern from exploration
through development phases until the Company was taken over by Eldorado Gold Corporation. He has Honours Bachelor
of Accounting Science degree from the University of South Africa and qualified as a chartered accountant with Mazars,
Cape Town in 2002.

Principle Seven
Evaluation of Board Performance

The Company does not perform any Internal evaluation of the Board, the Committee and individual Directors. This will be
undertaken going forward on an annual basis. The process will be in the form of peer appraisal and discussions in order
to determine the effectiveness and performance of the Executive Directors, as well as the continued independence of the
Non-Executive Directors.

The Appraisals will take place during the 2nd half of the calendar year. The results of the appraisals of each director will
be benchmarked against any previous targets or milestones set in the previous year and will identify any new corporate
and financial targets for the coming year. 

Principle Eight
Corporate Culture

The Board’s decisions regarding strategy and risk could impact the corporate culture of the Company as a whole and could
impact the performance of the Company. The Board is aware that the tone and culture set by the Board could impact all
aspects of the Company as a whole and have an effect on the employees. The Board recognises that their decisions
regarding strategy and risk could also impact the corporate culture of the Company as a whole and that this will impact
the performance of the Company. The Board is very aware that the tone and culture set by the Board could impact all

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Corporate Governance

CONTINUED

aspects of the Company as a whole and the way that employees behave. Therefore, the importance of sound ethical values
and behaviours is crucial to the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its corporate objectives. The directors
consider that at present the Company has an open culture facilitating comprehensive dialogue and feedback and enabling
positive and constructive challenge. The Company has adopted, with effect from the date on which its shares were
admitted to AIM, a code for Directors’ and employees’ dealings in securities, which is appropriate for a company whose
securities are traded on AIM and is in accordance with the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation which came into
effect in 2016.

Principle Nine
Maintenance of Governance Structures and Processes

The QCA code recommends that the Company maintains governance structures and processes in line with its culture and
appropriate to its size and complexity. 

Ultimate authority for all aspects of the Company’s activities rests with the Board, the respective responsibilities of the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer arising as a consequence of delegation by the Board. The Board has adopted
appropriate delegations of authority, which set out matters, which are reserved to the Board. The Executive Chairman is
responsible for the effectiveness of the Board, and the management of the Company’s business and primary contact with
shareholders has been delegated by the Board to the Executive Chairman.

Audit and Compliance Committee

The  Audit  Committee  comprises  Peter  Moir  who  chairs  the  committee  and  Colin  Bird.  This  committee  has  primary
responsibility for monitoring the Financial Reporting function and internal controls in order to ensure that the financial
performance of the Company is properly measured and reported. The committee receives the Financial reports from the
executive management and auditors relating to the interim and annual accounts and the accounting and internal control
systems in use throughout the Company. The Audit Committee shall meet not less than twice in each financial year and
it has unrestricted access to the Company’s auditors.

Remuneration Committee

The  Remuneration  Committee  comprises  Peter  Moir  who  chairs  the  committee  and  Colin  Bird.  The  Remuneration
Committee reviews the performance of the executive directors and employees and makes recommendations to the Board
on matters relating to their remuneration and terms of employment. The Remuneration Committee also considers and
approves the granting of share options pursuant to the share option plan and the award of shares in lieu of bonuses
pursuant to the Company’s Remuneration Policy.

Nominations Committee

The Board has agreed that appointments to the Board will be made by the Board as a whole and so has not created a
Nominations Committee.

Non-Executive Directors

The Board is in the process of adopting guidelines for the appointment of Non-Executive Directors, which have been in
place before the year end. The guidelines will provide for the orderly succession and rotation of the Chairman and non-
executive directors insofar as both the Chairman and non-executive directors will be appointed for an initial term of three
years  and  may,  at  the Board’s discretion  believing  it  to  be  in  the  best  interests  of  the  Company,  be  appointed  for
subsequent terms. The Chairman may serve as a Non-Executive Director before commencing a first term as Chairman.

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CONTINUED

In accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Board complies with: a duty to act within their powers; a duty to promote
the success of the Company; a duty to exercise independent judgement; a duty to exercise reasonable care, skill and
diligence; a duty to avoid conflicts of interest; a duty not to accept benefits from third parties and a duty to declare any
interest in a proposed transaction or arrangement.

Principle Ten
Shareholder Communication

The Board has been and continues to be committed to maintaining good communication and having constructive dialogue
with its shareholders. The Company currently has no institutional shareholders and has ongoing relationships with its
private  shareholders.  The  Executive  Chairman  regularly  attends  investor  shows  and  conferences.  In  addition,  all
shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s Annual General Meeting as permitted in compliance with any
current regulatory other legal restrictions in respect of Covid-19.

The  Company  maintains  a  website  (www.xtractresources.com)  which  allows  investors  to  access  any  Company
information.  Any  questions  can  be  e-mailed  to  the  Company  and  will  be  answered  by  the  relevant  member  of
management available to answer investor relations enquiries. The Company will continue to investigate ways of improving
communication with shareholders whether through its current format or possibly moving to electronic communications
with shareholders in order to maximise efficiency.

By order of the Board

Colin Bird 
Executive Chairman 

5 June 2020

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

TO THE MEMBERS OF XTRACT RESOURCES PLC

Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Xtract Resources Plc (the ‘Parent Company’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’)
for the year ended 31 December 2019 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated and Parent Company Statements of Financial Position, the Consolidated and
Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows, the Consolidated and Parent Company Statements of Changes in Equity, and
the related notes 1 to 30, including the significant accounting policies in note 3. 

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.

In our opinion:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the Parent Company’s affairs as
at 31 December 2019 and of the Group’s and the Parent Company’s loss for the year then ended;

the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union;
and

the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and,
as regards the Group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation.

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial
statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and the parent company in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard
as applied to listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to
you where:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not
appropriate; or

the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast
significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period
of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the
financial statements 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.

We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.

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CONTINUED

Carrying value of intangible non-current assets – Development expenditure 
The Group’s Intangible Non-Current Assets which entirely comprises of the Manica licence 3990C represents a significant
asset on its statement of financial position totalling £10.3m as at 31 December 2019.

Management and the Board are required to ensure that only costs which meet the IFRS criteria of an asset and accord
with the Group’s accounting policy are capitalised within Development Expenditure assets. Additionally, in accordance
with the requirements of IFRS Management and the Board are required to assess whether there is any indication of
impairment of these assets.

Given the significance of the intangible non-current assets on the Group’s statement of financial position and the significant
management judgement involved in the determination and the assessment of the carrying values of these assets there
is an increased risk of material misstatement.

How the Matter was addressed in the Audit

The procedures included, but were not limited to, assessing and evaluating management’s assessment of whether any
impairment indicators have been identified within the Group’s intangible non-current assets, the indicators being:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Expiring or imminently expiring concessions, licences or rights;

Projections of declining gold prices and/or declining demand;

Projections of increased future capital costs or operating costs.

In addition, we reviewed the Definitive Feasibility Study which supports the underlying value in use for the Concession
as a potential cash-generating unit and assessed the reasonableness of the forecasted revenues and expenditure, the
reserve estimations, the projected gold grade and prices and production levels and the resulting net present value. 

We also assessed the disclosures included in the financial statements in relation to the intangible non-current assets.

Materiality
In planning and performing our audit we applied the concept of materiality. An item is considered material if it could
reasonably be expected to change the economic decisions of a user of the financial statements. We used the concept of
materiality to both focus our testing and to evaluate the impact of any misstatements identified. Based on professional
judgement, we determined overall materiality for the group financial statements as a whole to be £165,000, being less
than 1.5% of Group Total Assets.

Other information
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the
annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements
does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or
apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial
statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

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CONTINUED

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

the information given in the Directors‘ Report and Strategic Report for the financial year for which the financial
statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

the Directors ‘Report and Strategic Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and its environment obtained in the course of the audit
we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors‘ Report and Strategic Report. We have nothing to report
in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in
our opinion:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not
been received from branches not visited by us; or

the Parent Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or

we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ Responsibilities Statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of
the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the
Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement
whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability 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 the Parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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 ISAs (UK) 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 the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting
Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

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CONTINUED

Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies
Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are
required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do
not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our
audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Rowan J. Palmer
(Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of 
Chapman Davis LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
London, United Kingdom 

5 June 2020

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Consolidated Income Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

Registered number: 5267047

Continuing operations
Revenue from gold sales
Operating and administrative expenses
Direct operating 
Other operating 
Administration 

Project expenses

Operating loss
Other gains
Finance (cost)/income

(Loss) before tax

(Loss) for the year

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent

Net (loss) per share
Basic (pence)

Diluted (pence)

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

1,351

(795)
(116)
(903)
(1,814)
(298)

(761)
12
(341)

(1,090)

(1,090)

(1,090)

(0.30)

(0.30)

892

(804)
(103)
(746)
(1,653)
(147)

(908)
64
108

(736)

(736)

(736)

(0.20)

(0.20)

Note

5

6
11

8

13

13

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

(Loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income:

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Gains on revaluation of available-for-sale investment taken to equity

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Group

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

(1,090)

(736)

—

—

41

41

—

—

(37)

(37)

Total comprehensive (loss) for the year

(1,049)

(773)

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

(1,049)

(773)

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated and Company Statements of Financial Position

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2019

Group

Company

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

Note

Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant & equipment
Investment in subsidiary
Financial assets available for sale

Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Loan receivable
Inventories
Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest bearing
Other payables
Amounts due to subsidiaries

Net current assets/(liabilities)

Non-current liabilities
Other payables
Provisions
Reclamation and mine closure provision

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Share capital
Share premium account
Warrant reserve
Share-based payments reserve
Available-for-sale reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Accumulated losses

Equity attributable to equity
holders of the parent

Total equity

14
15
16
17

19
18
20

22
22
22
22

—
—
—

23

24
24
24
24

10,318
24
—
—

10,342

167
133
117
361

778

10,285
19
—
—

10,304

24
318
149
442

933

11,120

11,237

336
—
—
—

336

442

—
—
—

336

10,784

4,892
59,884
54
397
—
276
(54,719)

10,784

10,784

530
—
—
—

530

403

—
—
—

530

10,707

4,874
58,926
450
298
—
235
(54,076)

10,707

10,707

—
—
8,533
—

8,533

758
—
—
216

974

9,507

147
—
—
8,936

9,083

—
—
8,533
—

8,533

413
—
—
383

796

9,329

247
—
—
8,932

9,179

(8,109)

(8,383)

—
—
—

9,083

424

4,892
59,884
54
397
—
—
(64,803)

424

424

—
—
—

9,179

150

4,874
58,926
450
298
—
—
(64,398)

150

150

The financial statements of Xtract Resources Plc, registered number 5267047, were approved by the Board of Directors
and authorised for issue. It was signed on behalf of the Company by:

Joel Silberstein
Director 

5 June 2020

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Group

Share
Capital
£’000

Share
premium
account
£’000

Warrant
reserve
£’000

Note

Share
based
payments
reserve
£’000

Available-
for-sale
reserve
£’000

As at 1 January 2018

4,874

58,926

647

298

Comprehensive income
Loss for the year
Forex currency 
translation differences
Revaluation of available-
for-sale investments

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Issue of shares
Share issue costs 
Expiry of warrants
Expiry of share options
Exercise of warrants
Issue of warrants

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
(197)
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

17

24

24

As at 31 December 2018

4,874

58,926

450

298

Comprehensive income
Loss for the year
Forex currency 
translation difference

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Issue of shares
Share issue costs
Expiry of warrants
Issue of share options
Exercise of warrants
Issue of warrants

—

—

—

18
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

1,114
(156)
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—
—
(447)
—
—
51

—

—

—

—
—
—
99
—
—

23

24

24

As at 31 December 2019

4,892

59,884

54

397

—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

Foreign
currency

translation Accumulated
losses
£’000

reserve
£’000

Total
Equity
£’000

272 (53,537) 11,480

—

(736)

(736)

(37)

—

—

—

(37)

—

(37)

(736)

(773)

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
197
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

235 (54,076) 10,707

—

(1,090)

(1,090)

41

—

41

41

(1,090)

(1,049)

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
447
—
—
—

1,132
(156)
—
99
—
51

276 (54,719) 10,784

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Statement of Changes in Equity

Company

Share
Capital
£’000

Share
premium
account
£’000

Warrant
reserve
£’000

Note

Share
based
payments
reserve
£’000

Available-
for-sale
reserve
£’000

As at 1 January 2018

4,874

58,926

647

298

Other Comprehensive income
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income
Revaluation of available-
for-sale investments

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Issue of shares
Share issue costs
Expiry of warrants
Expiry of share options
Exercise of warrants
Issue of warrants

17

24

24

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
(197)
—

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

As at 31 December 2018

4,874

58,926

450

298

Other Comprehensive income
Loss for the period
Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Issue of shares
Share issue costs
Expiry of warrants
Issue of share options
Exercise of warrants
Issue of warrants

23

24

24

—
—

—

18
—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—

1,114
(156)
—
—
—
—

—
—

—

—
—
(447)
—
—
51

—
—

—

—
—
—
99
—
—

As at 31 December 2019

4,892

59,884

54

397

—

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

—

Foreign
currency

translation Accumulated
losses
£’000

reserve
£’000

Total
Equity
£’000

— (64,131)

614

—
—

—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

(464)
—

(464)
—

—

—

(464)

(464)

—
—
—
—
197
—

—
—
—
—
—
—

— (64,398)

150

—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—

(852)
—

(852)
—

(852)

(852)

—
—
447
—
—
—

1,132
(156)
—
99
—
51

— (64,803)

424

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Consolidated and Company Cash Flow Statements

Note

25

14
15

Net cash used in operating activities
Investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary undertaking
Acquisition of intangible fixed assets
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets

Net cash (used in)/from 
investing activities

Financing activities
Proceeds on issue of shares
Proceeds from issue of warrants 
Loan to Moz Gold 
Loan to subsidiary 

Net cash from financing activities

Net decrease in cash and 
cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents 
at beginning of year
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Group

Company

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

(895)

(965)

(1,062)

(1,124)

—
(76)
(5)

(81)

895
—
—
—

895

—
(69)
(19)

(88)

—
—
(160)
—

(160)

—
—
—

—

895
—
—
—

895

—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—

—

(81)

(1,215)

(167)

(1,124)

442
—

361

1,657
—

442

383
—

216

1,507
—

383

The notes on pages 39-66 form an integral part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

1. General information
Xtract Resources Plc is a Company incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The address of the
registered office is 7/8 Kendrick Mews, South Kensington, London, SW7 3HG. The nature of the Group’s operations and
its principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report on pages 4 to 18.

These financial statements are presented in Pound Sterling. Foreign operations are included in accordance with the policies
set out in note 3.

2. Adoption of new and revised Standards

New standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the Group

No new or revised Standards and Interpretations have been required to be adopted, or are applicable in the current year
to the Group, as standards, amendments and interpretations which are effective for the financial year beginning on
1 January 2019 are not material to the Group.

New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations which have not been
applied in these financial statements, were in issue but not yet effective for the year presented: 

(cid:1)

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (effective date 1 January 2021)

There are no other IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are not yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact
on the Group.

3. Significant accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
adopted by the European Union. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified
for certain items carried at fair value, as stated in the accounting policies. The principal accounting policies adopted are
set out below.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the
Company (its subsidiaries). These consolidated financial statements are made up for the year ended 31 December 2019. 

Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an investee entity
so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated income statement
from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments
are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by
the Group. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Going concern

The operations of the Group have been financed through operating cash flows as well as through funds which have been
raised from shareholders. As at 31 December 2019, the Group held cash balances of £361k and an operating loss has been
reported. Since November 2017, the Group has been generating revenues, from its Manica Alluvial operations, which have
been covering the Manica operating costs and not the costs for the rest of the Group. The Directors anticipate net operating
cash outflows for the Group for the next twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements.

The Directors have assessed the working capital requirements for the forthcoming twelve months and have undertaken
assessments which have considered different scenarios based on a number of production forecasts until June 2021.

Upon reviewing those cash flow projections for the forthcoming twelve months, the directors consider that the Company
is likely to require additional financial resources in the twelve-month period from the date of approval of these financial
statements to enable the Company to fund its current operations and to meet its commitments. Furthermore, the Group
incurs corporate overhead costs on an ongoing basis. In the going concern review, the Group has reviewed further cash
savings which may be made if required.

The Directors would then expect for the funds to be raised through further equity fund raising which has been successfully
achieved in prior years. As is common with early producing companies, the Company raises finance for its activities in
discrete tranches to finance its activities for limited periods only and further funding will be required from time to time
to finance those activities. Further funding will not be required for the Manica Hard Rock collaboration agreement which
was signed on 29 May 2019.

Nevertheless, after making enquiries and considering the uncertainties described above, the directors have a reasonable
expectation  that  the  Company  has  adequate  ability  to  raise  resources  to  continue  in  operational  existence  for  the
foreseeable future. The Directors therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the
annual financial statements.

Parent only income statement

Xtract Resources Plc has not presented its own income statement as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act
2006. The loss for the year ended 31 December 2019 was £852k (2018: loss £464k).

Business combinations

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration for each
acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values (at the date of exchange) of assets given, liabilities incurred
or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquire. Acquisition-related costs
are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Where  applicable,  the  consideration  for  the  acquisition  includes  any  asset  or  liability  resulting  from  a  contingent
consideration arrangement, measured at its acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes in such fair values are adjusted
against the cost of acquisition where they qualify as measurement period adjustments (see below). All other subsequent
changes in the fair value of contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability are accounted for in accordance with
relevant IFRSs. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration classified as equity are not recognised.

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously-held interests in the acquired entity are re-
measured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date the Group attains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any,
is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have
previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss, where such treatment would
be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)
The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3
(2008) are recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date.

If  the  initial  accounting  for  a  business  combination  is  incomplete  by  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  in  which  the
combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those
provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are
recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date
that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised as of that date.

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Group obtains complete information
about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and is subject to a maximum of one year.

Foreign currencies

The individual financial statements of each Group Company are maintained in the currency of the primary economic
environment in which it operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the
results and financial position of each Group Company are expressed in Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of
the Company, and the presentational currency for the consolidated financial statements.

In preparing the financial statements of the individual companies, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions.
At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated
at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in
foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary
items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations
are translated at exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the
average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the
exchange  rates  at  the  date  of  transactions  are  used.  Exchange  differences  arising,  if  any,  are  recognised  in  other
comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

On the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a disposal of the Group’s entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal
involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, loss of joint control over a jointly controlled
entity that includes a foreign operation, or loss of significant influence over an associate that includes a foreign operation),
all of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that operation attributable to the Group are reclassified to profit
or loss.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of
the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. The Group has elected to treat goodwill and fair value adjustments
arising on acquisitions before the date of transition to IFRSs as Sterling denominated assets and liabilities.

Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit and is
accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable
temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be
available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if
the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a
business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the
accounting profit.

Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognised  for  taxable  temporary  differences  arising  on  investments  in  subsidiaries  and
associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the group is able to control the reversal of the temporary
difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the liability is settled or the asset
is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or
credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends
to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Intangible assets

Land acquisition rights and mine development costs

The costs of land acquisition rights in respect of mining projects and mine development are capitalised as intangible
assets. These costs are amortised over the expected life of mine to their residual values using the units-of-production
method using estimated proven and probable mineral reserves.

Intangible exploration and evaluation expenditure assets

The costs of exploration properties and leases, which include the cost of acquiring prospective properties and exploration
rights, are capitalised as intangible assets. Exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised within exploration and
evaluation properties until such time that the activities have reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of
the existence of commercially exploitable reserves when they are transferred to tangible assets. Capitalised exploration
and evaluation expenditure is assessed for impairment in accordance with the indicators of impairment as set out in
IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Reserves. In circumstances where a property is abandoned, the cumulative
capitalised costs relating to the property are written off in the year. Capitalised exploration costs are not amortised.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Property, plant and equipment

Tangible fixed assets represent mining plant and equipment, office and computer equipment and are recorded at cost,
net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the
cost or valuation of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life, which is calculated on either a fixed
period or the expected life of mine using the unit of production method, as appropriate.

The average life in years is estimated as follows: 

Office and computer equipment
Plant and machinery

3-10
7-15

Until they are brought into use, fixed assets and equipment to be installed are included within assets under construction
and are not depreciated.

The cost of maintenance, repairs and replacement of minor items of tangible fixed assets are charged to the income
statement as incurred. Renewals and asset improvements are capitalised. Upon sale or retirement of tangible fixed assets,
the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements. Any resulting gains or losses
are included in the income statement.

Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding goodwill

At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the
asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount
of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is tested for
impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre-tax  discount  rate  that  reflects  current  market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows
have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset
is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant
asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased
to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal
of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalue amount, in
which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Group’s balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to
the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets

All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is
under a contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within the timeframe established by the market
concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at
fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value.

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’
(FVTPL),  ‘held-to-maturity’  investments,  ‘available-for-sale’  (AFS)  financial  assets  and  ‘loans  and  receivables’.  The
classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Available-for-sale financial assets (‘AFS’)

Listed and unlisted equity instruments held by the Group that are traded in an active market are classified as being AFS
and are stated at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive
income and accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve with the exception of impairment losses that are
recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative
gain or loss previously recognised in the investment revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss. The fair value of
investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid
prices at the closure of business on the statement of financial position date. For investments where there is no active
market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s length market
transactions, reference to the current market value, discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models.

Dividends on AFS equity instruments are recognised in profit or loss when the Group’s right to receive the dividends is
established.

The fair value of AFS monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in the foreign currency and
translated at the spot rate at the balance sheet date. Other foreign exchange gains and losses are recognised in other
comprehensive income.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives
are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.

Assets in this category are classified as current assets if expected to be settle within 12 months, otherwise, they are
classified as non-current.

Loans and receivables

Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market are classified as ‘loans and receivables’. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-
term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)
Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. Financial
assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial
recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

For listed and unlisted equity instruments classified as AFS, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the
security below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment.

For all other financial assets objective evidence of impairment could include:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Isignificant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or

Idefault or delinquency in interest or principal payments; or

Iit becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation.

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually
are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of
receivables could include the Group’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed
payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of 60 days, as well as observable changes in the national or local
economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a
trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of
amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the
allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

When an AFS financial asset is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains or losses previously recognised in other
comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss in the period.

With the exception of AFS equity instruments, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases
and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously
recognised impairment loss is reversed through the profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment
at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment
not been recognised.

In respect of AFS equity securities, impairment losses previously recognised in profit or loss are not reversed through
profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognised in other comprehensive income.

De-recognition of financial assets

The Group de-recognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when
it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks or rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the
Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the
transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset, and an associated liability for amounts it may
have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the
Group continues to recognise the financial asset, and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)
Financial Liabilities 

Initial recognition

Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of interest-bearing loans and borrowings, net of
direct transactions costs. 

Financial liabilities are classified at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss.

The group’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables and interest-bearing loans and borrowings. 

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”) include financial liabilities held for trading and financial
liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at FVTPL. 

Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. 

Gains  and  losses  on  liabilities  held  for  trading  are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other
comprehensive income.

Loans and borrowings and trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings and trade and other payables are measured at amortised cost using the Effective
Interest Rate (“EIR”) method. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive
income when the liabilities are derecognised, as well as through the EIR amortisation process.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium or costs that are integral part of EIR. 

Derecognition 

A financial liability is derecognised when the associated obligation is discharged or cancelled.

Inventory

Inventories consist of the Company’s share of gold dore bars produced by the Alluvial Mining Contractors, which have been
smelted and are available for further processing. All inventories are valued at the lower of cost of operations and net
realisable value. Costs include cost, which are closely related to the overall alluvial operations including monitoring and
compensation costs. Net Realisable value is the estimated future sales price of the product the Company is expected to
realise after the product is processed and sold less costs to bring the product to sale. Where inventories have been written
down to net realisable value, a new assessment is made in the following period. In instances where there has been
change in circumstances which demonstrates an increase in the net realisable value, the amount written down will
be reversed.

Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payments to certain Directors, employees and others providing similar services are measured
at the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value excludes the effect of non-market based
vesting conditions. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set
out in note 26.

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the
effect of non-market-based vesting conditions.

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CONTINUED

3. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Finance Income

Finance income comprises interest income (including available-for-sale financial assets). Interest income is recognised as
it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.

Operating Leases

Operating lease payments are recognised as an operating expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over
the lease term.

Finance Leases

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are
classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s commencement at the lower of the fair value of
the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges. The corresponding rental obligations, net of
finance charges, are included in the finance lease obligation. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the
income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance
of the liability for each period. Non-current assets under finance leases are depreciated over the useful life of the asset,
under the reasonable expectation that the group will obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term.

Reclamation cost and mine closure provision

The Group records a liability and corresponding asset for the present value of the estimated costs of legal and constructive
obligations for future site reclamation and closure where the liability is probable and reasonable estimate can be made
of the obligation. The estimated present value of the obligation is reassessed on an annual basis or where new material
information becomes available. Increases or decreases to the obligation usually arise due to change in legal or regulatory
requirements, the extent of environmental remediation required, methods of reclamation, cost estimates, or discount
rates. The present value is determined based on current market assessments of the time value of money using discount
rates specific to the country in which the reclamation site is located and is determined as the risk- free rate of borrowing
approximated by the yield on sovereign debt for that country, with a maturity approximating the end of mine life.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can
be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding
discounts, rebates and sales tax or duty. Revenue from sales of gold dore bars, is recognised when the significant risks
and rewards of ownership have been transferred, which is considered to occur when title passes to the customer. This
occurs when the concentrate is physically transferred on the date of shipment. Interest is recognised in profit and loss,
using the effective interest rate method.

Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Executive Chairman
who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

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CONTINUED

4. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in note 3, the Directors are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following are the critical judgements that the Directors have made in the process of applying the Group’s accounting
policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Available for sale investments

The Group reviews the fair value of its unquoted equity instruments at each statement of financial position date. This
requires management to make an estimate of the fair value of the unquoted securities in the absence of an active market,
which has mainly been established by use of recent arm’s length transactions, as adjusted by a discount, where required.
Uncertainty also exists due to the early stage of development of certain of the investments. The fair value of available
for sale investments at 31 December 2019 is determined to be £Nil (2018: £Nil). Further details are given in note 17.

Impairment of intangible assets and investments

The assessment of intangible assets for any indications involves judgement. If an indication of impairment, as defined in
IFRS 6 or IAS 36 as appropriate, exists, a formal estimate of recoverable amount is performed, and an impairment loss
recognised to the extent that carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is determined as the
higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. The calculation of recoverable amount requires an estimation of
the value in use of the cash-generating units to which the intangible assets are allocated. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows
have not been adjusted.

Estimates in determining the life of the mines (LOM)

The LOM is determined from development plans based on mine management’s estimates and includes total mineral
reserve and a portion of the mineral resource. These plans are updated from time to time and take into consideration the
actual current cost of extraction, as well as certain forward projections. These projections are reviewed by the board.

Estimates in determining inventory value

Net realisable value tests are performed at the reporting date and represent the estimated future sales price of the
product the entity expects to realise when the product is sold less costs to bring the product to sale. Ore stockpiles are
measured by estimating the number of tonnes added and removed from the stockpile and are assessed primarily through
surveys and assays.

Share-based payments

The estimation of share-based payment costs requires the selection of an appropriate valuation model and consideration
as to the inputs necessary for the valuation model chosen. The Group has made estimates as to the volatility of its own
shares, the probable life of options granted and the time of exercise of those options. The model used by the Group is
the Black-Scholes model.

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CONTINUED

5. Revenue 
An analysis of the Group’s revenue is as follows:

Revenue
Gold sales

Total Revenue

6. Other gains and (losses)
An analysis of the Group’s other gains and losses are as follows:

Other income

Total other gains

Group

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December 
2018
£’000

1,351

1,351

892

892

Group

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

12

12

Year ended
31 December 
2018
£’000

64

64

7. Segmental Analysis
During the year the Group operated in gold & precious metal mining which had a separate operational segment from July
2017 after the Company concluded its second Manica Alluvial Mining Contract. From March 2016, the Group included an
additional segment relating to the Manica hard rock Gold Project (Mine Development) and maintained the investment &
other segment. These divisions are the basis on which the Group reports its primary segment information to its Executive
Chairman, who is the Chief Operating Decision maker of the Group. The Executive Chairman and the Chief Operating
Officer are responsible for allocating resources to the segments and assessing their performance.

Principal activities are as follows:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Operating alluvial gold mining segment – Mozambique 

Mine Development – Mozambique

Investment and other 

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CONTINUED

7. Segmental Analysis (continued)

Segment results 

Year ended 31 December 2019

Segment Revenue
Sale of gold bars 
Less: Cost of sales

Segment Gross profit

Operating and administrative expenses
Project costs

Segment results
Other gains
Finance (costs)

(Loss)/profit before tax
Tax credit

(Loss)/profit for the year

Year ended 31 December 2018

Segment Revenue
Sale of gold bars
Less: Cost of Sales

Segment Gross Profit

Operating and administrative expenses
Project costs

Segment result
Other gains and losses
Finance income/(costs)

(Loss) before tax
Tax credit

(Loss) for the year

Mine
Development
(Continuing)
£’000 

Investment
and Other
(Continuing)
£’000 

Alluvial Gold
Mining
Production
(Continuing)
£’000 

—
—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—

(1,019)
(102)

(1,121)
12
(91)

(1,200)
—

(1,200)

1,351
—

1,351

(795)
(196)

360
—
(250)

110
—

110

Mine
Development
(Continuing)
£’000 

Investment
and Other
(Continuing)
£’000 

Alluvial Gold
Mining
Production
(Continuing)
£’000 

—
—

—

—
—

—
—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—

(849)
—

(849)
64
136

(649)
—

(649)

892

—— 

892

(804)
(147)

(59)
—
(28)

(87)
—

(87)

Total
£’000 

1,351
—

1,351

(1,814)
(298)

(761)
12
(341)

(1,090)
—

(1,090)

Total
£’000 

892

892

(1,653)
(147)

(908)
64
108

(736)
—

(736)

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CONTINUED

7. Segmental Analysis (continued)

Balance sheet
Total assets
Gold production
Mine Development
Investment & other

Consolidated total assets

Liabilities
Gold production
Mine Development
Investment & other

Consolidated total liabilities

Geographical information

2019
£’000

290
10,318
512

11,120

(306)
(2)
(28)

(336)

The following table provides information about the Group’s segment revenues by geographical location:

Mozambique
United Kingdom

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

1,351
—

1,351

The following table provides information about the Group’s segment assets by geographical location:

Mozambique
United Kingdom

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

10,608
512

11,120

2018
£’000

367
10,285
585

11,237

(228)
(2)
(300)

(530)

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

892
—

892

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

10,652
585

11,237

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies. Segment results
represent the profit earned by each segment without allocation of central administration costs including directors’ salaries,
investment revenue and finance costs, and income tax expense. This is the measure reported to the Group’s Board for
the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

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CONTINUED

8. Loss before taxation
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year has been arrived at after charging the
following under operating and administrative expenses:

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

—
—
21
250
98

—
—
21
187
—

Note

15
14
9
10
26

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
Auditors remuneration
Directors remuneration
Share-based payments expense

9. Auditors remuneration 
The analysis of auditors’ remuneration is as follows:

Fees payable to the Company’s auditors and their associates for the audit of 
the Group’s annual accounts
Under provision for the prior year
Fees payable to the Company’s auditors and their associates for the audit of 
the Company’s subsidiaries pursuant to legislation

Total audit fees

Fees payable to the Group’s auditors and its associates for other services:
– other assurance services relating to interim reporting
– tax compliance

Total non-audit fees

Total auditors’ remuneration

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

18
—

—

18

3
—

3

21

18
—

—

18

3
—

3

21

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CONTINUED

10. Staff costs

The average monthly number of employees (including directors) was:

The aggregate employee (including directors) remuneration comprised:
Salaries and fees
Social security cost
Total salaries and fees
Share based payments 

Year ended
31 December
2019
No.

Year ended
31 December
2018
No.

26

£’000

498
11
509
98

607

27

£’000

473
11
484
—

484

The above staff costs include labour costs of £53k (2018: £52k), which have been capitalised as Mine Development Costs. 

The aggregate directors’ remuneration comprised:
Salaries and fees
Share based payments 

Total remuneration for the highest paid Director in the year was £128k (2018: £86k).

Peter Moir
Joel Silberstein
Colin Bird

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

187
63

250

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

24
98
128

187
—

187

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

24
77
86

As at 31 December 2019 directors’ remuneration included a share-based payment charges of which £42k (2018: £Nil)
relates to Colin Bird and £21k (2018: £Nil) and relates to Joel Silberstein.

As at 31 December 2019 directors’ fees of £40k (2018: £172k) relating to prior year fees remains outstanding, of which
£Nil (2018: £132k) relates to Colin Bird and £40k (2018: £40k) relates to Peter Moir.

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CONTINUED

11. Finance cost/(income)

Foreign exchange (gains)/losses
Provision for bad debts
Penalties
Bank Charges
Loan interest payable
Finance charges

12. Tax

Corporation tax:
Current year
Adjustments in respect of prior years

Total current tax
Deferred tax

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

105
166
54
8
7
1

341

(89)
—
—
8
(27)
—

(108)

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—
—

—

UK corporation tax is calculated at 19.00% (2018:19.00%) of the estimated assessable loss for the year. Taxation for other
jurisdictions is calculated at the rates prevailing in the respective jurisdictions.

The Group tax credit for the year can be reconciled to the loss per the income statement as follows:

Loss before tax from continuing operations

Loss before tax

Tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 19.00% (2018: 19.00%)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
Tax effect of unrecognised tax losses carried forward
Difference in overseas tax rates

Tax charge/(credit) for the year

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

(1,090)

(1,090)

(207)
20
187
—

—

(736)

(736)

(140)
(1)
141
—

—

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CONTINUED

13. (Loss) per share 
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

(Loss) for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) being:
Net (loss) for the year from continuing operation attributable to 
equity holders of the parent

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for purposes of basic EPS
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares-options and warrants
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for purposes of diluted EPS

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

(1,090)

(1,090)

(736)

(736)

Number of shares

Number of shares

383,652,633
—
383,652,633

350,560,684
—
350,560,684

In accordance with IAS 33, the share options and warrants do not have a dilutive impact on earnings per share, which
are set out in the consolidated income statement. No shares have been issued since the year end.

Land acquisition 
costs
£’000

Development
expenditure
£’000

Mineral
exploration
£’000

—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—

—

—

10,197
—
71
17

10,285

—
76
(43)

10,318

—
—
—
—
—

10,285

10,318

—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—

—

—

14. Intangible assets

At 1 January 2018
Additions – at fair value (Manica)
Additions – at cost (Manica)
Foreign Exchange

As at 31 December 2018

Additions – at fair value (Manica)
Additions – at cost (Manica)
Foreign exchange

As at 31 December 2019

Amortisation
At 1 January 2018
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2018
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2019

Net Book value at 31 December 2018

Net book value at 31 December 2019

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Total
£’000

10,197
—
71
17

10,285

—
76
(43)

10,318

—
—
—
—
—

10,285

10,318

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14. Intangible assets (continued)
In March 2016, The Company acquired the Manica licence 3990C (“Manica Project”) from Auroch Minerals NL. The Manica
Project is situated in central Mozambique in the Beira Corridor. At the time of acquisition, the project had a JORC compliant
resource  of  900koz  (9.5Mt@  3.01g/t)  in  situ,  which  has  increased  to  1.257moz  (17.3Mt  @  2.2g/t)  following  an
independent technical report completed by Minxcon (Pty) Ltd in May 2016. 

15. Property, plant and equipment

Cost or fair value on acquisition of subsidiary

Mining plant &
equipment
£’000

Land & Buildings
£’000

Furniture & Fittings
£’000

Total
£’000

At 1 January 2018
Additions – at cost
As at 31 December 2018
Additions – at cost

At 31 December 2019

Depreciation
At 1 January 2018
Charge for period

At 31 December 2018

Charge for period

At 31 December 2019

Net Book Value

At 31 December 2018

At 31 December 2019

16. Subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries

At 1 January – Cost
Additions during the year

At 1 January – Impairment
Impairment during the year

At 31 December – Impairment

At 31 December – Net Book Value

—
19
19
5

24

—
—

—

—

—

19

24

—
—
—
—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

2019
£’000

28,219
—

28,219

19,686
—

19,686

8,533

—
19
19
5

24

—
—

—

—

—

19

24

2018
£’000

28,219
—

28,219

19,686
—

19,686

8,533

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CONTINUED

16. Subsidiaries (continued)
Details of the Company’s subsidiaries at 31 December 2019 are as follows:

Name

Place of 
Incorporation
and Operation

Date controlling
interest acquired

Sermines de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Xtract International Limited
Xtract Energy Spain SL
Xtract Energy Holdings Limited
Elko Energy Inc.
Elko Energy A/S
RPK Finance & Holdings BV
Elko Energy BV
Elko Exploration BV
Polar Mining (Barbados) Limited
Minera Polar Limitada
Mistral Resource Development Corporation
Explorator Limitada
Sandown Holdings
Newmarket Holdings

Mexico
England and Wales
Spain
England and Wales
Canada
Denmark
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
Barbados
Chile
BVI
Mozambique
Mauritius
Mauritius

08/08/2005
15/11/2006
10/09/2009
03/12/2007
11/01/2010
11/01/2010
11/01/2010
11/01/2010
11/01/2010
03/03/2014
03/03/2014
01/03/2016
01/03/2016
31/10/2017
31/10/2017

Proportion of
ownership & 
voting power held 

Group % Parent %

Principal Activity

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100
100
100
—
—
100
—
—
100
1
100
2
100
100

Dormant
Dormant
Not Trading
Dormant
Not Trading
Not Trading
Holding Company
Not Trading
Not Trading
Holding Company
Not Trading
Holding Company
Operating Company
Trading
Trading

All of these subsidiaries, other than Minera Polar Limitada, have been consolidated for the period of ownership.

17. Available-for-sale investments
At 31 December 2019, the Company held 2,371,365 shares in a non-listed entity which management have valued at £Nil
(2018: £Nil). An additional 1.5 million shares would be issued to the Company if, the entity listed on any Stock Exchange
or other market. Management have assessed financial and other information available to them has decided to impair their
investment. The shares were previously held as Available-for-sale investments and had a fair value of £570k and were
written down to Nil at 31 December 2015. There is no active share market on which the shares can be traded and given
the sustained low oil prices management feel that it is unlikely that the entity will achieve a listing which would enable
the Company to realise value from their investment.

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CONTINUED

18. Loan receivable

Opening balance – 1 January 
Additions
Interest accrued 
Foreign exchange 
Provision for doubtful debts 

Group

Company

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

318
—
—
(19)
(166)

133

158
149
11
—
—

318

—
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—

—

Convertible Loan Agreement – Moz Gold Limitada

On 15 December 2017, the Company agreed to loan a total of US$700k to Moz Gold to be drawn down in two separate
tranches, with an interest rate of 30% per annum.

The Company reserved the right to convert the loan into equity at any time after the execution date of the agreement to
elect to convert the loan into a 25% share interest in Moz Gold. However, the Company decided not to convert the loan.

During 2019, the Company provided for an amount US$166k (£185k) as irrecoverable.

As at 31 December 2019, a total US$175k (£133k) (2018:  US$394k (£318k) remains oustanding.

19. Trade and other receivables

Other debtors
Trade debtors 
Prepayments

20. Inventories

Gold dore bars on hand 

Group

Company

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

159
—
8

167

3
—
21

24

125
627
6

758

393
—
20

413

Group

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

117

117

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

149

149

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22. Trade and other payables

Trade creditors and accruals
Amounts due to subsidiaries
Other payables

23. Share capital

Issued and fully paid ordinary 
shares of 0.01 pence each
At 1 January
Shares issued during the period

Share Consolidation*

At 31 December

Deferred shares of 0.09p each
At 1 January
Subdivision**
Issued during the period

Notes to the Financial Statements

CONTINUED

21. Deferred tax
The Group currently has unused tax losses which could possibly be utilised for future tax relief and losses in excess of
£10 million relates to the United Kingdom. No deferred tax asset is recognised on the above losses as there is insufficient
evidence that taxable profits will arise in the foreseeable future. 

Group

Company

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

As at
31 December
2019
£’000

As at
31 December
2018
£’000

336
—
—

336

530
—
—

530

147
8,936
—

9,083

247
8,932
—

9,179

2019

Number of
shares

2018

£’000

Number of
Shares

£’000

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—
—

—

5,338,221,169

4,804

5,338,221,169

—

—

—

At 31 December

5,338,221,169

4,804

5,338,221,169

Ordinary shares of 0.02p each
At 1 January
Share Consolidation*
Issued during the period

350,560,684
—
87,947,368

Outstanding as at 31 December

438,508,052

70
—
18

88

350,560,684
—
—

350,560,684

The following Ordinary Shares of 0.02p were issued during the year:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Issued 6 March 2019 – 4,614,035 at 2.80p per share

Issued 23 August 2019 – 83,333,333 at 1.20p per share 

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—
—

—
—

—

4,804

—

4,804

70
—
—

70

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23. Share capital (continued)
The following share options were issued during the year:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Issued 19 February 2019 – 11,650,000 exercisable at 1.00p per share 

Issued 19 February 2019 – 7,190,000 exercisable at 1.25p per share 

Issued 19 February 2019 – 4,460,000 exercisable at 2.00p per share 

The following warrants were issued during the year:

(cid:1)

Issued 23 August 2019 – 8,333,333 exercisable at 1.20p per share 

The following warrants expired during the year:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Issued 9 May 2016 –1,581,250 exercisable at 4.00p per share 

Issued 19 July 2016 – 843,750 exercisable at 4.00p per share

All of the above share options and warrants entitle the holder to one fully paid share in the Company upon payment of
the exercise price per share.

24. Reserves

Share-based payments reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the costs relating to share-based payments issued to employees
and officers of the group.

Warrant reserve

The warrant reserve is used to represent the costs relating to share warrants issued to the Company’s brokers and lenders.

Available-for-sale reserve

The available-for-sale reserve is used to recognise fair value movements on available-for-sale investments until they are
disposed of or become impaired.

Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial
statements of foreign subsidiaries.

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CONTINUED

25. Notes to the cash flow statement

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

(1,090)

341
(12)
—
—

—
—
98

(663)
32
(143)
(51)

(825)
(70)
—

(895)

(Loss) for the year
Adjustments for:
Net finance costs
Other losses/(gains)
Impairment of loan to subsidiary
Impairment of investment in subsidiary
Depreciation of property, plant 
and equipment
Amortisation of intangible assets
Share-based payments expenses

Operating cash flows before 
movements in working capital
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in receivables
Increase/(decrease) in payables

Cash used in operations
Net finance costs
Foreign currency exchange differences

Net cash used in operating activities

Cash and cash equivalents

Group

Company

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

(736)

(116)
—
—
—

—
—
—

(852)
(105)
118
(189)

(1,028)
116
(53)

(965)

(852)

(464)

—
—
—
—

—
—
98

(754)
—
(345)
37

(1,062)
—
—

(1,062)

—
—
—
—

—
—
—

(464)
—
(237)
(291)

(992)
—
(132)

(1,124)

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash held by the Group and short-term bank deposits with a maturity of three months
or less. The carrying amount of these assets approximates to their fair value.

26. Share-based payments

Options/Warrants

The Company has issued share options and to certain employees and officers of the Group, along with external third
parties and warrants to the Company’s brokers for costs directly associated with share issuance. All share options/warrants
vest immediately or within three years of the issue date. If the share options/warrants remain unexercised after the
relevant time period from the date of grant the share options/warrants expire.

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26. Share-based payments (continued)
Details of the Company’s share options/warrants outstanding during the year are as follows:

Year ended 31 December 2019

Year ended 31 December 2018

Outstanding at beginning of year
Granted during the year
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year

Number of
share
options/
warrants

2,846,250
31,633,333
—
(2,425,000)

Outstanding at the end of the year

32,104,583

Exercisable at the end of the year

27,644,583

Weighted
average
exercise
price
p

21.50
1.25
—
4.00

2.87

3.01

Number of
share
options/
warrants

5,777,243
—
—
(2,880,993)

2,896,250

2,846,250

Weighted
average
exercise
price
p

12.60
—
—
4.00

21.50

21.50

The share options outstanding at 31 December 2019 had a weighted average exercise price of 2.87p (2018:21.5p), a
weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.44 years (2018: 2.53 years). 

On 19 February 2019, the Company issued 23,300,000 options of which 15,000,000 options were awarded to Directors and
a further 8,300,000 options were awarded to employees and officers of the Company. The options vest in three equal
tranches, with one-third vesting and being exercisable immediately on award, one-third vesting when the Company’s
closing mid-market share price (“Closing Price”) is 1.25p and the remainder vesting on the Closing Price reaching 2p. The
options will lapse five years after the date of the award, being 19 February 2024. The options have an exercise price of 1p
per share for the first-vested tranche, 1.25p per share for the second vested tranche and 2p for the third-vested tranche.

All share options issued to directors and employees are recognised as an expense in the income statement over the
vesting period of the options. During the year a total of 8,333,333 (2018: Nil) warrants associated with the fundraising
were issued to brokers directly. No warrants were exercised during the year.

Share-options have been valued using the Black-Scholes model.

Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of the Group’s share price over the previous year. 

The expected life used in the model has been adjusted; based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-
transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations.

The total charge in the year to the income statement was £98k (2018: £Nil). The total amount recognised in equity by
the Group relating to share-based payments at the Balance Sheet date is £397k (2018: £298k) in the share-based
payments reserve after the reversal of expired and lapsed share options, and £54k (2018: £450k) in the warrants reserve.

27. Financial instruments

Capital risk management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as going concern. The Group
is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. The capital structure of the Group consists of cash and cash
equivalents  and  equity  attributable  to  equity  holders  of  the  parent,  comprising  issued  capital,  reserves  and
retained earnings.

Since October 2017, the Group started generating cash from its alluvial operations in Mozambique and had previously
managed its liquidity through raising finance to finance its activities for limited periods until further funding was required
in order to provide for any shortfall in working capital and operating costs.

The group will also look at a combination project funding where necessary. 

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27. Financial instruments (continued)

Significant accounting policies

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted (including the criteria for recognition, the basis of
measurement and the basis for recognition of income and expenses) for each class of financial asset, financial liability
and equity instrument are disclosed in note 3.

Categories of financial instruments

The Group calculates the fair value of assets and liabilities by reference to amounts considered to be receivable or payable
at the balance sheet date.

The Group’s financial assets and liabilities, which book value approximate their fair value.

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 30 days. Other payables are to be settled within
the next 12 months, as and when they become due.

Market risk

The Group’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of foreign currency exchange rates. The Group applies a
continuous review process to manage its exposure to foreign currency and equity price risk:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

The respective exchange rates of the currencies for which the Group holds significant balances are monitored on a
daily basis; 

known cash requirements in the respective currencies in which the Group transacts are matched against cash
reserves and any shortfalls are addressed through transfers throughout the longest practical timeframes in order to
minimise as best as possible foreign currency risk; and

strategies are updated on a regular basis to reflect actual market data and the changing needs of the business.

Foreign currency risk management

The Group undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies and consequently exposures to exchange rate
fluctuations arise.

The Group is mainly exposed to the US Dollar, Mozambican Metical and Euro currency risk. 

The carrying amounts of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities (including
tax liabilities) at the reporting date are as follows:

Liabilities

Assets

31 December
2019
£’000

31 December
2018
£’000

31 December
2019
£’000

31 December
2018
£’000

US dollar
Danish Krone
Euro
Mozambican Metica

242
—
77
293

50
—
57
189

303
—
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27. Financial instruments (continued)

Interest rate risk management

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is limited to its cash and cash equivalents held and are not considered material.

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the
Group. The Group’s principal financial assets are cash deposits and the credit risk on these liquid funds is limited because
the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event, which is evidence of a reduction in the
recoverable cash flows.

28. Related party transactions

Group

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated
on consolidation. During the year the Company invoiced fees to subsidiaries within the group amounting to a total of £526k
(2018: £376k).

Transactions with directors

Lion Mining Finance Limited, a Company incorporated in the England and Wales, in which Colin Bird is a Director and
shareholder has provided and continues to provide essential administrative services to the Company to carry out its
operations in a cost-efficient manner. The total for services provided during the year amounted to £35k plus VAT. An
amount of £14k was outstanding as at 31 December 2019 (2018: £4k). 

As at 31 December 2019 directors’ fees of £40k (2018: £172k) relating to current and prior year fees remains outstanding,
of which £Nil (2018: £132k) relates to Colin Bird and £40k (2018: £40k) relates to Peter Moir.

The emoluments of the Directors are disclosed in note 10 on page 53.

The Directors’ shareholding and options are disclosed in the Report of the Directors.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of the Directors and other staff members, who are the key management personnel of the Group, is set
out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures. Further information about
the remuneration of individual directors is provided in note 10 on page 53.

Salaries and other short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Termination payments
Share-based payments

Year ended
31 December
2019
£’000

Year ended
31 December
2018
£’000

341
—
—
88

429

344
—
—
—

344

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29. Contingent liability

Nexus Collaboration Agreement 

On 10 December 2019, the Company announced that the Collaboration Agreement for the exploitation of the Manica
alluvials had been terminated by Nexus Capital Holdings PTE Limited (“Nexus”) with an effective date of 2 December 2019.
Prior to termination, Nexus had disputed the receipts in respect of alluvial gold production and pending resolution of this
and as provided for under the Collaboration agreement, Nexus had submitted a claim to South African arbitration on
21 June 2019 for payment of US$347,028, being the gross proceeds from alluvial gold sales due to Nexus as at the end
of April 2019.

On 3 October 2019, Nexus amended its claim to US$110,128 plus interest which was submitted by Nexus to the arbitrators.
On 14 November 2019, a South African “arbitral tribunal” determined that Nexus’ claim could be heard in South Africa,
but no ruling was made on the quantum of Nexus’ claim. Explorator challenged whether a South African arbitration
tribunal had jurisdiction and appealed on this basis to the South African High Court. The arbitration is still proceeding, and
the Company is currently waiting for the appeal to be heard. The above claim could include further charges in excess of
the US$110,128 plus interest. However, it is the Board’s view that it is unlikely that there will be an award in favour of
Nexus. Nexus subsequently indicated that they intend to claim for damages based on future earnings from the alluvial
operations. The Board believe there is no basis whatsoever for such a claim were it to be filed and is confident it would
have little chance of success.

30. Events after balance sheet date

Issue of Equity

On 5 January 2020, the Company completed the issue of shares to KPZ International Ltd (“KPZ”) on the terms as previously
announced on 21 October 2019. The Company had informed KPZ that it intended to exercise its option to act as contractor
for the Kalengwa Processing project on the copper large scale mining license number 24401-HQ-LEL located in the central
part of Zambia. Under the Kalengwa Processing agreement, the Company had agreed to pay US$200,000 to KPZ on
exercising its option to act as operator, to be settled through the issuance of 18,795,236 new ordinary shares an issue
price of 0.8395p per share.

Bushranger Agreement

On 1 June 2020 the Company concluded a conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement (the ”Acquisition Agreement”) to
acquire the entire issued share capital of ProspectOre Ltd (“ProspectOre”) for a total consideration of £1.25 million, to be
satisfied in new Xtract ordinary shares. In addition to the Consideration Shares, the Company has agreed that on notification
by the Seller, prior to Completion, to settle from existing cash resources, a maximum amount of A$200,000 (£108,000)
in cash relating to outstanding liabilities of ProspectOre, primarily being the cost to acquire the Anglo Tenements as
described above, and Director loans of A$25,000 (£13,500).

ProspectOre’s assets principally comprise its rights, title and interest in the Bushranger Project and the Anglo Tenements.
In the event that ProspectOre is unable to complete the share transfer pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, the
Acquisition will proceed by way of an Asset sale and ProspectOre has agreed to sell the Assets on Completion.

Completion of the acquisition is subject to, and conditional upon, the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions
precedent including:

(i)  From the date of signing the agreement, a 30 day due diligence period enabling the Company, to verify that
ProspectOre is the legal and beneficial owner of the Tenements or, in respect of the Anglo Exploration Tenements,
has a legally binding right to acquire such. In the event that the above condition is not satisfied, the Company will
have the right to terminate the agreement.

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30. Events after balance sheet date (continued)
(ii) 

In the event of an Asset sale, New South Wales Minister for Energy and the Environment approval of the sale and
written consent from Anglo to the assignment of the ProspectOre’s interest in the Anglo Acquisition Agreement by
no later than the cut-off date, being 31 October 2020, or such later date agreed by the Company and ProspectOre.
In the event that the above condition is not satisfied by such date, both parties will have the right to terminate.

(iii)  In the event of a Share sale, New South Wales Minister for Energy and the Environment consent to the change in
control of the seller no later than the cut-off date of 31 October 2020 or such later date agreed by the Company and
ProspectOre.

(iv)  Written approval no later the cut-off date of 31 October 2020, or such later date agreed by Xtract and ProspectOre,
from the Foreign Investment Review Board that there is no objection under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers
Act 1975. In the event that the above condition is not satisfied, both parties will have the right to terminate.

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Company Information

Directors:
Colin Bird, Executive Chairman 
Joel Silberstein, Finance Director 
Peter Moir, Non-Executive Director

Company Secretary
Lion Mining Finance Limited
1st Floor, 7/8 Kendrick Mews
South Kensington
London SW7 3HG

Bankers
NatWest
2nd Floor
180 Brompton Road
London SW3 1HL

Solicitors
Fladgate LLP
16 Great Queen Street
London WC2B 5DG

Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker
Beaumont Cornish
10th Floor
30 Crown Place
London EC2A 4EB

Auditors
Chapman Davis LLP
2 Chapel Court/Borough High St
10 Salisbury Square
London SE1 1HH

Joint Brokers
NOVUM Securities Limited
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0DH

Company Registered Number
05267047

Registrars
Link Asset Services
65 Gresham Street
London EC2V 7NQ

Registered address
1st Floor
7/8 Kendrick Mews
London SW7 3HG

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