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Annual Report for the Year ended 31 December 2013
Tawana Resources NL
(Incorporated in Australia)
(Registration number ACN 085 166 721)
Share code on the JSE Limited: TAW
ISIN: AU000000TAW7
Share code on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited:
TAW
ISIN: AU000000TAW7
(“Tawana” or “the Company”)
TAWANA RESOURCES NL
ABN 69 085 166 721
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
CONTENTS
Corporate Directory 3
Chairman’s Statement 4
Directors’ Report 6
Corporate Governance Statement 28
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 33
Statement of Comprehensive Income 34
Statement of Financial Position 35
Statement of Changes in Equity 36
Statement of Cash Flows 37
Notes to the Financial Statements 38
Directors’ Declaration 60
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members 61
Schedule of Mining Tenements 64
ASX Additional Information 65
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors Solicitors to the Company
Mr Wayne Richards Executive Chairman Steinepreis Paganin
Mr Lennard Kolff Managing Director Level 4, The Read Buildings
Mr Matthew Bowles Non-Executive Director 16 Milligan Street
Perth WA 6000
Joint Company Secretaries
Price Sierakowski
Mr Winton Willesee Level 224, St Martin’s Tower
Mr Aaron Finlay 44 St George’s Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Principal Place of Business
and Registered Office
Share Registry
Suite 25
145 Stirling Highway Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Nedlands WA 6009 GPO Box 2975
Melbourne VIC 3001
Contact Details
Tel: +61 3 9415 5000
Fax: +61 3 9473 2500
Website: www.tawana.com.au
Tel: +61 8 9389 3140
Auditor
Fax: +61 8 9389 3199
William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
Level 20
181 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Stock Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
ASX Code: TAW
JSE Limited
JSE Code: TAW
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
Dear Shareholders
It is with great pleasure that I write to you as the Executive Chairman of Tawana Resources NL.
The Company had a very successful and dynamic year in 2013, with exploration and development
success at its 100%-owned Mofe Creek Project, and the structuring of the Company to transition it
from an explorer into a future iron ore producer.
With continued strong global interest in iron ore projects within Africa, and sustained iron ore pricing
over the past years, the iron ore market remains one of the most preferred commodities for Business
development, investment and financing.
The Company made a strategic decision in 2013 to focus all its efforts on the development of its Mofe
Creek Project, in the Sinje District of Liberia. All non-core business assets associated with gold or
diamonds have, or will be, sold or relinquished from the Company. This will allow the Company to
structure, recruit and execute its key deliverables and milestones without disruption or distraction from
other tasks required to maintain such legacy assets.
With strong financial support and investment interest, a successful raising of A$2.9m in September
2013 resulted in a positive re-rating of the Company, along with the presence of sufficient funds to
undertake the Company’s Maiden Resource Drilling Program (September 2013- January 2014) and
the commencement of a Scoping Study on the Mofe Creek Project. The Company has appreciated in
market value from approximately A$8m in August 2013, to a peak value of A$49m in October of that
year, thereby offering strong financial return to Shareholders.
With all principal consultants and staff now in place for the completion of the Scoping Study, the
Project remains on-track to complete this study in July 2014, and embark on relevant Feasibility
Studies thereafter, with a strong focus on the development of an initial early start-up, low capital
intensity Project of 1-2 Million Tonnes Per Annum (Mtpa). The Business model is to complete the
required studies, design, and procurement activites, including logistics, to build potentially two
processing facilities over a definitive period, to produce up to 10Mtpa of high-grade hematitic iron ore.
The ongoing success of the Company has been due to the commitment and dedication of Tawana’s
Managing Director, Len Kolff and Exploration Manager Rockson Coffie. With a small but dedicated
team located in Liberia, the Project has advanced significantly in a very short time. The Board and our
key stakeholders acknowledge this in-country expertise combined with the great rapport the
Management Team has with our local communities.
Liberia is developing into a strategic iron-ore exporting country with ArcelorMittal now exporting 4
Mtpa and China Union recently shipping its first maiden ore shipment in February 2014. Vedanta
(Sesa Goa) is likewise advancing their iron ore projects in the immediate geographical vicinity of the
Mofe Creek Project. With new infrastructure and port developments progressing, along with several
major mining companies operating within the country, Tawana Resources is well placed to develop its
Mofe Creek Project – both from a technical and commercial perspective.
This year, 2014 will be one of the most strategic and fulfilling years in the Company’s history, as we
strive to complete a Scoping Study, undertake a Feasibility Study, finance ongoing development
activities and commence our Mofe Creek - Mineral Development Agreement (“MDA”) Application – for
our future mining licences and entitlement to operate within Liberia. This work coupled with our high-
level environmental, social and community involvement will ensure our Company is aligned with the
principles of operating a safe, efficient and sustainable business within Liberia.
The Company will continue to refine its corporate governance processes, policies and procedures as
the Company migrates from an explorer to a developer. Accordingly, in the ensuing year, I will
augment the existing board and management teams to ensure the Company has the correct skills and
resources to complete our future tasks in the safest, most timely and cost effective method.
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CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
I look forward to working with the Board and Management over the forthcoming year, to deliver our
strategic milestones in accordance with our strategic plans and objectives.
As shareholders of our Company, your ongoing support and commitment is both essential and very
much appreciated, as I believe 2014 will be a very important year for the growth and development of
our Company - Tawana Resources.
Wayne Richards
Executive Chairman
Tawana Resources NL
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your directors submit their report for the year ended 31 December 2013 for Tawana Resources NL
(“the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Consolidated Entity”).
Directors
The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year and until the date
of this report are as follows. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.
Mr Wayne Richards – Executive Chairman
Appointed 15 August 2013
Mr Richards has greater than 27 years of mining, mineral processing and corporate financing
experience within the Resources sector, with much of his career spent in senior executive roles.
Wayne was formerly the Managing Director of Brockman Resources where he built the Executive and
Management Team and transitioned the Company from an $18M explorer to a $960M Project
Developer. The company was the target of a successful takeover in 2011. Prior to that, he held
senior executive positions with BHP Billiton’s Iron Ore Division, with responsibility for integrating
projects across BHP’s three iron ore business sectors – mine, port and rail. Mr Richards was the
former Project commissioning and operations manager for the Anaconda Nickel Project (Minara
Resources) and has extensive early-stage Project development, construction and financing expertise.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Richards has held directorships with the following ASX-listed companies:
Company Commenced Ceased
Brockman Resources Limited 2 July 2007 16 Sept 2011
NSL Consolidated Limited 15 Mar 2013 23 Sept 2013
Ironclad Mining Limited 1 Mar 2012 30 July 2012
Mr David Frances – Executive Chairman
Appointed 28 January 2013
Resigned 6 May 2013
Mr Frances has been involved in the international mining industry for over 20 years. He was, most
recently, President and CEO of Mawson West Ltd (TSX:MWE), a position he held for seven years
during which he led Mawson through the transition from a Western Australian gold explorer to an
international copper explorer, developer, and producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Frances has held directorships with the following ASX-listed companies:
Company Commenced Ceased
Orrex Resources Limited 30 Nov 2010 -
Mr Warwick Grigor – Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed 20 April 2010
Resigned 28 January 2013
Mr Grigor is a veteran of 30 years in Australian stockbroking, analysis and corporate advisory
functions, having first commenced employment with Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd after completing degrees
in law and economics. His most recent venture is Canaccord BGF, a stockbroking business
established in 2008, where Mr Grigor is Executive Chairman and Head of Research.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Grigor has held directorships with the following ASX-listed companies:
Company Commenced Ceased
Peninsula Energy Limited 11 Apr 2005 -
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Mr Len Kolff – Managing Director
Appointed 27 October 2011
Mr Kolff joined Tawana initially as Chief Executive Officer in July 2010, having worked at Rio Tinto
over the past decade, where he was involved in a range of high profile projects including the
Simandou iron ore project and the Northparkes Cu-Au mine. His responsibilities have encompassed
a broad range of disciplines, including the design, implementation and supervision of multi-commodity
exploration and pre-feasibility study resource drilling programs, management of geological teams and
collaboration with the mine planning and development functions of major project teams.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Kolff has held no other directorships with ASX-listed companies.
Mr Julian Babarczy – Non-Executive Director
Appointed 9 December 2009
Resigned 15 August 2013
Mr Babarczy is currently a Portfolio Manager at Regal Funds Management, where he has primary
responsibility for investments within the mining and oil and gas sectors. Prior to this role, Mr Babarczy
worked in investment banking for Lazard, where he provided advice to both listed and unlisted
companies on capital raising and merger and acquisition transactions. Before joining Lazard, Mr
Babarczy held several roles in corporate finance, where he was instrumental in a range of successful
transactions including IPOs, secondary market capital raisings, listed company advisory mandates
and equities research across a broad range of industry sectors. Mr Babarczy holds a Bachelor of
Business from Monash University in Melbourne, is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, and
has a graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Babarczy has held no other directorships with ASX-listed companies.
Mr Matthew Bowles – Non-Executive Director
Appointed 30 May 2011
Mr Bowles has extensive commercial and corporate finance experience within the resources sector,
formerly being an Executive Director, Mergers and Acquisitions with global advisory firm Ernst &
Young. Prior to joining Ernst & Young in 2004, Mr Bowles spent 8 years with Rio Tinto Limited in a
number of senior financial roles and 4 years in London in corporate finance and investment banking.
Mr Bowles is currently the Chief Development Officer for Gryphon Minerals Limited. He is a member
of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and the Financial Services Industry of
Australasia.
Over the past 3 years, Mr Bowles has held directorships with the following ASX-listed companies:
Company Commenced Ceased
Alicanto Minerals Limited 19 Sept 2012 -
Interests in the shares and options of the Company
As at the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the shares and options of Tawana
Resources NL were:
Name Number of ordinary Number of options over
shares ordinary shares
Mr W Richards (2) 5,000,000 55,000,000
Mr D Frances (2) 250,000 -
Mr W Grigor 27,850,000 5,000,000
Mr L Kolff - 25,000,000
Mr J Babarczy (2) 26,173,288 5,000,000
Mr M Bowles 5,250,000 8,500,000
(1) Opening balance as at the date of appointment
(2) Closing balance as at the date of resignation
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Joint Company Secretaries
Mr Winton Willesee
Mr Willesee is an experienced Company Director and Company Secretary. Mr Willesee brings a broad
range of skills and experience in strategy, company administration, corporate governance, company
public listings, merger and acquisition transactions, reconstructions and corporate finance.
Mr Willesee holds a Master of Commerce, Post-Graduate Diploma in Business (Economics and
Finance), a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance, a Graduate Diploma in Applied
Finance and Investment, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Bachelor of Business. He is a
Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Member of CPA Australia and a Chartered
Secretary.
Mr Willesee is currently a director and/or chairman of a number of small and mid-cap listed
companies.
Mr Aaron Finlay
Mr Finlay is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Company Secretary with over 20 years’
experience in the accounting and finance profession.
Mr Finlay is Finance Director and Company Secretary for BWX Limited. Prior to this he was Finance
Director and Company Secretary for ASX-listed Cleveland Mining Company Limited, Chief Financial
Officer and Company Secretary for ASX listed Mayne Pharma Group Limited and previously
INVESCO Australia’s Chief Financial Officer where he had responsibility for the operations of finance,
as well as the compliance, legal, and human resources functions. Prior to that position, Mr Finlay was
head of group tax and treasury for INVESCO’s global operations in London. Prior to joining
INVESCO, Mr Finlay worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (then Price Waterhouse) in London and
Perth for 7 years.
Operating results
The loss of the Consolidated Entity for the year ended 31 December 2013 after providing for income
tax amounted to $3,315,988 (2012: $6,473,524).
Financial position
The net assets of the Consolidated Entity are $5,188,394 as at 31 December 2013 (2012:
$3,097,190).
Principal activities and significant changes in affairs
Tawana Resources NL’s principal activities consisted of mineral exploration, in particular iron ore
exploration and development. There were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the
consolidated entity during the year that have not been covered in this Annual Report.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Tawana Resources NL is an iron ore focused ASX and JSE-listed Company with its principal project
in Liberia, West Africa. Tawana’s 100% owned Mofe Creek Project (“the Project”) is a new discovery
in the heart of Liberia’s historic iron ore district, located 20km from the coast and 80km from the
country’s capital city and major port, Monrovia.
Tawana is committed to becoming a mid-tier iron ore producer through the development of the Mofe
Creek Project, which covers 285km2 of highly prospective tenements in Grand Cape Mount County.
The Project hosts high-grade friable itabirite mineralisation which can be easily upgraded to a superior
quality iron ore product of +65% Fe, for which there is consistent global demand.
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Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project
- Extensive high-grade (+50% Fe up to 60% Fe) “DSO – potential” zone defined at Gofolo
Main: over 1km strike including 12-26m @ 57.5% Fe
- Follow-up metallurgical testwork on RC samples have achieved a 63% to 68% Fe ‘premium’
quality product at 58% to 68% mass recovery with exceptionally low SiO2 and Al2O3 levels
(3.0% combined)
- Exceptional final product grades achieved at 1.0mm crush; significant resource expansion
opportunity
- Preliminary Ore processing flow sheet highlights the potential for a low capital cost
beneficiation plant, with simple crushing and gravity separation circuits
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Friable itabirite exploration target of up to 95Mt within a global exploration target of 500Mt
- Only 8km of a potential 65km of interpreted prospective strike drilled to date
- A total of 113 (97 reverse circulation “RC” and 16 diamond core “DD”) resource drill holes for
8,938m and 9 exploration RC drill holes for 492m of drilling completed to date at the Mofe
Creek deposits
- Maiden resource drilling program completed in January 2014. All results released and
maiden resource statement pending
Scoping Study
- Tenova Australia awarded principal role of managing and co-ordinating the plant design and
logistics components of the scoping study (Study). Coffey International (“Coffey”) of Perth to
lead the development of the maiden resource program, mine planning and mining
methodologies studies as part of deliverables for the Study
- Earth Systems of Perth and Africa in conjunction with EarthCons of Liberia to lead the
environmental, social and community studies
- PRDW was appointed to undertake the barging and transhipment studies for the Project
- Scoping study scheduled for release in July 2014
Corporate
- The appointment of Mr Wayne Richards as Executive Chairman in August 2013
- Key appointments of in-Country Manager, Study Manager and part-time Chief Financial
Officer
- Successful capital raise in October for A$2.92m for resource drilling and the development of
the Mofe Creek scoping study
- Divestment of non-core diamond assets in South Africa and South Australia being concluded
Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project, LIBERIA
Tawana Resources NL is an iron ore focused ASX and JSE-listed Company with its principal project
in Liberia, West Africa. Tawana’s 100% owned Mofe Creek Project (“the Project”) is a new discovery
in the heart of Liberia’s historic iron ore district, located 20km from the coast and 80km from the
country’s capital city and major port, Monrovia.
Tawana is committed to becoming a mid-tier iron ore producer through the development of the Mofe
Creek Project, which covers 285km2 of highly prospective tenements in Grand Cape Mount County.
The Project hosts high-grade friable itabirite mineralisation which can be easily upgraded to a superior
quality iron ore product of +65% Fe, for which there is consistent global demand.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Company has completed its maiden resource drilling program and has significantly advanced its
scoping study on the Mofe Creek Project. The scoping study will consider both an early start-up, low
capital cost project with a production rate of 1-2 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), as well as a longer-
term project capable of producing 5-10 Mtpa of premium (+65%Fe) product.
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Corporate
The Company announced the appointment of Mr Wayne Richards on 15 August 2013 as its Executive
Chairman. Mr Richards has a career spanning almost 30 years in the design, development and
commissioning/expansion of several major iron ore and nickel projects (greenfield and brownfield). Mr
Richards was recently Managing Director of Brockman Resources Ltd and previously worked with
BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Anaconda Nickel and QNI-Billiton.
The Company completed a strategic review of potential funding proposals and Joint Venture partners,
coordinated by Euroz Securities Limited in the first half of the year.
A number of significant and highly regarded global resource, mining and investment companies
confirmed their interest in the potential development and funding of the Project Studies which led to
several earn-in agreements and/or potential JV structures, both at a Corporate and Project (asset)
level, being assessed.
However, whilst the Board of Tawana deemed the process a business success, the Company
decided to retain a 100% interest in the Mofe Creek Project, and raise sufficient capital to execute the
Project’s maiden resource drilling program and scoping study.
The Company executed an Underwriting Agreement with Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited
(Canaccord) for 50 million options in July 2013 with a strike price of $0.01 and an expiry date of 30
July 2013, generating approximately $500,000 in funds for the Company.
The Company successfully completed a capital raising for A$2.92m in October 2013. Funds raised
are currently being used for the maiden resource drilling program at the Company’s Mofe Creek Iron
Ore project in Liberia, ongoing metallurgical test work programs, working capital and the completion of
a scoping study for the Project. The Placement was strongly supported by both existing and new
investors and Institutions, which reflected the quality of the Company’s Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project.
The Company terminated the Option Agreement to acquire the Sinoe gold license outright in July
2013.
Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project -Operations
A 2,418m Reverse Circulation (“RC”) exploration drill programme was completed at the Mofe Creek
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Iron Project during the first quarter and a global exploration target size potential range of 360Mt to
670Mt of friable iron formation was announced, of which 90-270Mt was friable itabirite and 230-440Mt
was friable intermixed itabirite/amphiboliteThis represented a significant milestone for the company
and a new iron ore discovery in Liberia very close to the coast. A total of 834m for 7 holes was drilled
at the Gofolo Main target and 1,584m for 15 holes at the Koehnko target during this initial exploration
programme between January and February 2013)
Additional high-grade outcropping itabirite and magnetite float was discovered at the Zaway and
Gofolo North-East (“NE”) targets within the project area. Positive results from the exploration drilling
phase and discovery of additional mineralisation at Zaway lead to mobilisation of the drill rig to site in
October 2013. The same multi-purpose drill rig previously utilised earlier that year completed
exploration,infill and extensional RC resource drilling at the Gofolo Main, Zaway and Gofolo NE
prospects in support of a maiden JORC compliant resource in the Inferred and Indicated category,
scheduled for release in March/April 2014.
1 This information was prepared and first disclosed under JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since to
comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last
reported. The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been
insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will results in the
estimate of a Mineral Resource. Refer ASX announcement of 18 March 2013 for further details Refer to ASX
announcement of 18 March 2013.
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A total of 4,829m for 65 RC resource drill holes were completed during this phase of drilling at Gofolo
Main and Zaway, completing the RC component of the resource evaluation programme on those
prospects. An additional 492m in 9 exploration RC holes was consequently completed at the Gofolo
NE prospect.
Subsequent to the reporting period, metallurgical and quality control HQ diamond core drilling was
completed at Gofolo Main for a total of 781m in 11 holes and at Zaway for a total of 376.5m in 5
holes. The multi-purpose rig was then converted back to RC to complete 10 resource holes for 536m
at the Koehnko prospect to finalise the planned resource programme during end-January 2014.
Initial review of the Gofolo Main results show a ‘DSO – potential’ high-grade zone developing over a
1km strike along the southern flank of the Gofolo Main hill. Surface to near-surface friable iron
formation intersections vary from 49.5% Fe to 57.5% Fe over 8m to 20m drill depth intersections.
Good continuity over current 200m line spacing, high Fe% grade, coarse grained mineralisation and
potential low-stripping ratios suggest this could be the potential start-up mine for the Mofe Creek
Project.
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Drilling results have defined a 2km strike length high-grade, coarse grained itabirite deposit along the
northern and southern flank of the Zaway Hill. Mineralisation is open to the east along the northern
flank and has been observed in road cuttings.
Drilling results have defined a 1.2km strike length, low contaminant level itabirite deposit along the
Koehnko hill. Mineralisation is open to the west and east along the main Koehnko hill, with additional
target footprints yet untested by drilling to the north, east and south.
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Metallurgical Test-Work
A reconnaissance metallurgical test work program on soft, friable weathered surface mineralisation
and hard, fresh below base of weathering mineralisation at the Gofolo and Koehnko prospects was
completed during the year. Initial results demonstrated that a +60% Fe product with low contaminant
levels (i.e. silica, alumina phosphorous and sulphur) and a (de-slimed) mass recovery between 40%
to 57% could be achieved with minimal crushing (3.35mm), screening and simple gravity separation
beneficiation.
A total of 9 composites of mineralised RC drill chips were shipped to ALS Iron Ore Technical Centre,
Perth, Western Australia early last year (2013) for comprehensive test-work of both magnetic and
non-magnetic material including sizing, Heavy Liquid Separation (HLS), Davis Tube Recovery (DTR),
optical mineralogy and XRD analysis.
In addition to the HLS test-work completed on friable ‘weathered’ mineralisation, DTR test-work was
also completed on ‘fresh’ below base of weathering ‘magnetite’ mineralisation. Results demonstrate
that a high-grade +70% Fe magnetite concentrate at 38% weight recovery was achievable.
Subsequent to the reporting period, follow-up metallurgical test work confirmed that a high-grade
+62% Fe up to 68% Fe ‘premium’ product with low impurities could be produced at a +58% to 68%
(de-slimed) mass recovery rate, from 1.0mm crushed material. The feed material for this testwork was
derived from +37% Fe to 50% Fe head grade, friable itabirite from the Gofolo Main and Koehnko
deposits.
The first phase metallurgical testwork was completed at a 3.35mm crush to define the ‘minimum’
amount of work required to generate a +60% Fe product. Follow-up testwork was designed to assess
what potential product grades could be achieved at a 1mm crush (i.e. no particulate grinding).
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Testwork results indicated excellent upgradability for both composites with Fe grades ranging
between 63.2% to 67.7% Fe at a 3.6 SG, whilst the levels of contaminants decreased to
approximately 3.0% combined SiO2 and Al2O3.
Composite SG (µm) Mass Feed Mass Fe % SiO2 % Al2O3 %
Recovery Recovery
% %
Comp 2 +3.6 67.6 50.3 63.2 1.9 0.92
Comp 5 +3.6 57.5 40.7 67.7 2.0 0.64
Table 1| Mass recovery and product grade of the -1.0+0.045mm using heavy liquid separation.
Results also demonstrate that an exceptional final product grade can be achieved from low-grade
feed (36% Fe) at a 1.0mm crush confirming the potential for the design and development of a low
capital intensity process plant with simple gravity beneficiation equipment. This was a significant
outcome and milestone as it confirmed the favourable physical characteristics of the mineralisation;
i.e. coarse grained and friable, and could be simply upgraded to a premium product. The coarseness
of the mineralisation could potentially lead to the development of a simple beneficiation process for
the ‘hard’ below base of oxidation ‘fresh’ material - which to date has not been included in any
studies or exploration targets.
A comprehensive diamond drill core metallurgical test-work program with ALS – Iron Ore Technical
Centre was developed and is currently being executed. The test work program was designed to
optimise the processing parameters required to beneficiate the medium and high-grade friable itabirite
mineralisation present at the Mofe Creek prospects to produce the optimal quality iron ore product at
the most viable particle sizing and Fe grade, with the minimal amount of plant and equipment. The
programme is structured to confirm the design criteria necessary for the Mofe Creek scoping study,
including a preliminary plant design for the early start-up options being scoped, and the longer-term,
larger-scale processing facility.
Infrastructure and Logistics
Detailed proposals and development scenarios were presented to relevant Ministries and Authorities
within Liberia, confirming Tawana’s business development and execution plans for both an early start-
up scenario (1-2 Mtpa) and the Company’s longer-term 5-10 Mtpa production plan. Discussions and
proposals were also presented to the existing third-party owner/operators of the Monrovia deep-water
port facilities to seek port access and/or port gate/rail siding sales agreements in support of the early
production start-up scenario.
Meetings were held with the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Transport and the
National Port Authority by the Executive Chairman and Managing Director late in the year. Proposals
for road, rail and port access/developments were initiated. An extensive inspection of the Freeport of
Monrovia was conducted and a fly-over of the entire Project site including potential mine(s) and
transport corridors to the coast and/or the Port of Monrovia were conducted.
The construction of China Union’s Bong mine iron ore handling facilities at the Freeport of Monrovia
was completed with a maiden iron ore shipment dispatched during February 2014. The Freeport of
Monrovia is located within 80km of the Mofe Creek project along a sealed bitumen road.
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Scoping Study
The scoping study will be structured to consider both an early start-up, low capital cost project with a
production rate of 1-2 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), as well as a longer-term project capable of
producing 5-10 Mtpa of iron ore product.
The Company awarded the principal role of managing and coordinating the major design and logistics
components of the scoping study to globally recognised mining and minerals design and development
group, Tenova Australia.
Tenova Mining and Minerals (“Tenova”) is part of the global Tenova Group, which has offices in
Australia and Africa. Tenova is a worldwide supplier of advanced technologies, products and
engineering service, with relevant experience in iron ore and the steel mining industry. Tenova has
recently completed study and detailed design and engineering work on Vedanta’s Bomi Hills Project,
located near-by to Tawana’s, Mofe Creek Project.
The Company awarded Coffey International Limited (Perth office) the tasks of completing the maiden
resource and mine planning studies in support of the scoping study.
Coffey International Limited is a specialist professional services consultancy with expertise in
geosciences, international development, and project management. With more than 50 years of
experience, Coffey is well known in their markets for deep technical skills and market-leading
solutions to complex tasks.
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Resource modelling for the Mofe Creek maiden resource statement is well underway with all results
now incorporated into a database and QA/QC’ed, whilst wire framing is currently well advanced.
The Company awarded Earth Systems (Perth and Africa offices) in conjunction with EarthCons of
Liberia the scope of work for the completion of environmental, community and social studies in
support of the scoping study.
Earth Systems, an Australian company established in 1993 has global operations including an
established ESIA accredited office in Dakar, Senegal. The consultancy has extensive experience in
the mining and resource development sector working with major players in the mining industry in West
Africa, Australia and globally. Earth Systems will partner with a local multidisciplinary consultancy
group - EarthCons, based in Monrovia. EarthCons has provided environmental and social inputs to a
number of projects throughout Liberia including those regionally relevant to the Mofe Creek.
An environmental, social and community baseline site review and mapping in support of the scoping
study was recently completed on site. A preliminary report is being prepared at the time of preparing
this report. A scope of works in support of baseline data requirements for the Pre-Feasibility Study will
be subsequently developed.
An in-country Manager was appointed to spearhead commercial negotiations on the Mineral
Development Agreement (“MDA”) and commenced employment at the Project within Liberia in
February 2014.
A part-time Study Manager was appointed to Tawana, to champion the co-ordination and timely
completion of the Mofe Creek Project scoping study. The study remains on-track for completion in
early July 2014. Additionally, a part-time Chief Financial Officer has been employed to structure the
Company’s corporate financial systems to effect the timely and accurate migration of the Company
financial systems from an explorer to a future developer. The appointee will also be accountable for
managing the financial model for the scoping study and assist with future financial analyses of various
operating scenarios and varying ownership and development scenarios.
About the Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project
The Mofe Creek Project is located within one of Liberia’s historic premier iron ore mining districts. The
project is 10km along strike from the abandoned Bomi Hills mine (50Mt DSO @ 65% Fe), 80km
along strike from the historic Bong Mine (275Mt @ 38% Fe), 45km from the Mano River mine (100Mt
@ 52% Fe) and 20km from the Bea Mountain resource (100Mt @ 45% Fe).
The Project is characterised by exceptionally coarse grained, high-grade itabirite that has the potential
to deliver a high-grade product (63%Fe – 68%Fe) at a coarse crush sizing, with high mass recoveries,
and potentially low mine stripping ratios and free-dig material.
The Project is exceptionally well located being approximately 20km from the coast for potential haul-
road trucking or conveyor of product to the coast and transhipment via barge to deeper water for on-
shipment or barging to the port of Monrovia. Other possible infrastructure solutions exist; road or rail
to the deep water port of Monrovia via a 80km sealed road from the central licence area or a 65km
decommissioned standard-gauge iron ore railway alignment2 from the Bomi Hills mine to the port of
Monrovia; 17km east from the easternmost magnetic anomaly.
The Project hosts a 95Mt high-grade +45% Fe friable itabirite exploration target within a global
exploration target of 500Mt of friable itabirite and intermixed itabirite/amphibolite. Initial metallurgical
test-work completed in mid 2013 on representative samples from the maiden 2,500m reverse
circulation drill programme confirmed the potential to beneficiate through crushing to only 3.35mm, a
+60% Fe product with low contaminants and 44-57% mass recovery within the itabirite. Subsequent
The railway alignment falls under the Western Cluster project currently joint ventured with Sesa Goa; India’s largest producer
and exporter of iron ore in the private sector.
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metallurgical testing has confirmed that crushing the same material to a 1.0mm size fraction
generates a 63% Fe to 68% Fe ‘Premium’ product with a 58-68% mass recovery, at a 3.6 SG.
Proximity to the coast and positive initial metallurgical test-work results suggests the potential for an
early start-up, low capital intensity project, with low operating costs.
About Liberia
Liberia is a democratic country run by Her Excellency President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; Africa’s first
elected female head of state in 2005 and recently re-elected in November 2011 for her second term.
The country is hugely prospective and hosts several world class iron ore deposits but yet is
completely underexplored for gold and non-ferrous metals. Liberia has a modern and transparent
mining code and the government is supportive of foreign investment especially in the exploration and
mining industry to help unlock the value of its potential mineral wealth.
Liberia is located in West Africa dominantly within the Archean aged Kenema Man Domain and lesser
Birimian sediments to the east. There are a large number of world class iron ore deposits located in
Liberia and historically it was the 5th largest iron ore producer in the world for a number of years
during the 1960’s to 1980’s. West Africa is one of the fastest growing mineral provinces in the world
and Liberia currently hosts several world class iron ore deposits.
Other Assets - South Africa
The Company continues to divest its legacy diamond portfolio and announced the sale of Kareevlei
Diamond Project to BlueRock Diamonds PLC (AIM: BRD) for R4 million in two tranches on 26 August
2013.
Diamond Resources Pty Ltd, the 100% owned South African subsidiary of Tawana Resources NL
entered into an Option Agreement with BlueRock Diamonds on 23 April 2013 and a Supplementary
Agreement on 3 August 2013. Under the terms of the agreement, BlueRock Diamonds has the option
to purchase outright the Kareevlei Diamond Project Mining Right and associated equipment for a total
of R4 million (approximately AU$430,000).
The Company received the first tranche payment of R3 million (approximately AU$320,000) during
September 2013 and the second tranche payment of R1 million (approximately AU$108,000) was
placed into escrow pending successful transfer of the Mining Right, expected during 2014.
Australia
Subsequent to the announcement of the termination of the Flinders Island Agreement between
Flinders Mines (ASX: FMS) and Tawana Resources (ASX: TAW) and Orogenic Exploration Pty Ltd on
29 July 2013, the Company announced that it entered into an Asset Sale Agreement with Kalyan
Resources Pty Ltd and terminated the Flinders Island Agreement with Orogenic Exploration Pty Ltd
during the quarter on 26 August 2013.
Concurrent with the termination of the Flinders Island Agreement, the Company announced the sale
of its 80% holding in the Flinders Island Diamond Project to Kalyan Resources Pty Ltd for A$1 (one
dollar) plus a 2.5% Gross Revenue Royalty on Kalyan’s 80% holding in the event of discovery and
commercial production.
Len Kolff
Managing Director
Tawana Resources NL
Detailed information on all aspects of Tawana’s projects can be found on the Company’s website
www.tawana.com.au.
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Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves
is based on information compiled by Len Kolff , who is a Member of the Australian Institute of
Geoscientists included in a list promulgated by the ASX from time to time. Len Kolff is a full-time
employee of the company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Len Kolff consents to the inclusion in the
report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. This
information was prepared and first disclosed under JORC Code 2004. It has not been updated since
to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed
since it was last reported.
Forward Looking Statement
This report may contain certain forward looking statements and projections regarding estimated,
resources and reserves; planned production and operating costs profiles; planned capital
requirements; and planned strategies and corporate objectives. Such forward looking
statements/projections are estimates for discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon.
They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors many of which are beyond the control of Tawana Resources NL. The forward
looking statements/projections are inherently uncertain and may therefore differ materially from results
ultimately achieved.
Tawana Resources NL does not make any representations and provides no warranties concerning
the accuracy of the projections, and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward looking
statements/projects based on new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent
required by applicable laws. While the information contained in this report has been prepared in good
faith, neither TAW or any of its directors, officers, agents, employees or advisors give any
representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or
correctness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this presentation. Accordingly,
to the maximum extent permitted by law, none of TAW, its directors, employees or agents, advisers,
nor any other person accepts any liability whether direct or indirect, express or limited, contractual,
tortuous, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy or completeness of the information or for
any of the opinions contained in this presentation or for any errors, omissions or misstatements or for
any loss, howsoever arising, from the use of this presentation.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company strives to be a partner of choice within the communities, stakeholders and government
authorities it engages with in Liberia and on the project sites. Maintaining an open, honest, equitable
and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders and in particular the local communities within which the
Company operates is part of doing business in Liberia and maintaining a ‘social licence to operate’.
The Company has completed extensive road upgrades totalling 28km, and refurbished six bridges
during the year, facilitating improved access for communities to markets, neighbouring towns and
health services; otherwise previously difficult to reach.
Additionally the Company was very proud to provide home and away strips, soccer boots, balls and
provisions for the Grand Cape Mount soccer team during the year who were crowned National
Champions for 2013.
The Company will continue to pursue social projects within its licence area which have a positive and
lasting effect for the communities and as part of its social licence to operate within Liberia.
Subsequent Events
On 15 January 2014, the Company announced that it had received very encouraging results from the
ongoing resource evaluation drill programme currently underway at its flagship Mofe Creek Iron Ore
Project in Liberia.
On 21 January 2014, the Company announced the results of follow-up metallurgical test work on
previous RC samples, achieving a 63% to 68% Fe – premium quality product at 58% to 68% mass
recovery, from its flagship Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project in Liberia.
On 3 February 2014, the Company announced that it had a new, multiple high grade, course itabirite
intersection over the Zaway project at its Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project.
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On 11 February 2014, the Company announced that it had appointed Mr Peter Connery to the
position of Liberian in-Country manager for the development of the Company’s Mofe Creek Iron Ore
Project.
On 12 February 2014, the Company issued 6,000,000 employee share options over fully paid
ordinary shares, comprising 1,000,000 options exercisable at $0.039, expiring on 20 January 2017
and 5,000,000 options exercisable at $0.042 and expiring on 7 February 2017, the second tranche of
which have since been forfeited.
On 5 March 2014, the Company announced the discovery of additional broad mineralised
intersections of friable itabirite iron formations at the Koehnko prospect at its Mofe Creek Iron Ore
Project.
On 6 March 2014, the Company issued 25,750,000 fully paid ordinary shares on the exercise of
options previously issued by the Company, comprising 25,000,000 options exercisable at $0.01
expiring 8 March 2014 and 750,000 exercisable at $0.015 and expiring 12 December 2016.
Dividends paid or recommended
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend and no amount has been paid or
declared by way of a dividend to the date of this report.
Future developments, prospects and business strategies
The consolidated entity will continue to concentrate on mineral exploration, particularly iron ore
exploration, with emphasis on the development of its existing projects.
Environmental issues
The Company is aware of its environmental obligations with regards to its exploration activities and
ensures that it complies with all regulations at all times.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (audited)
This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of Tawana Resources NL,
and for key management personnel. For the year ended 31 December 2013, there are considered to
be no key management personnel who are not Directors of the Company.
Remuneration policy
The Board policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration of Directors and Executives
is agreed by the Board of Directors as a whole. The Board obtains professional advice where
necessary to ensure that the Company attracts and retains talented and motivated Directors and
employees who can enhance Company performance through their contributions and leadership.
Remuneration policy takes into account the risks and liabilities assumed by the directors and
executives as a result of their involvement in the activities undertaken by the Company.
Executive Director Remuneration
In determining the level and make-up of executive remuneration, the Board negotiates remuneration
to reflect the market salary for a position and individual of comparable responsibility and experience.
Remuneration is compared with the external market by reference to industry salary surveys. If
required, the Board may engage an external consultant to provide independent advice in the form of a
written report detailing market levels of remuneration for comparable executive roles. Such a process
did not occur during the year.
Remuneration consists of both fixed and variable remuneration components as considered
appropriate.
Non-Executive Director Remuneration
Non-Executive Directors’ fees are paid within an aggregate limit which is approved by the
shareholders from time to time. Retirement payments, if any, are determined in accordance with the
rules set out in the Company’s Constitution and the Corporations Act at the time of the Director’s
retirement or termination. Non-Executive Directors remuneration may include an incentive portion
consisting of bonuses and/or options, as considered appropriate by the Board, which is subject to
shareholder approval in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules.
The aggregate remuneration, and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst Non-Executive
Directors, is reviewed annually. The Board considers the amount of director fees being paid by
comparable companies with similar responsibilities and levels of experience of the Non-Executive
Directors when undertaking the annual review process.
The current maximum amount of Non-Executive Directors fees payable is fixed at $300,000 in total,
for each 12 month period commencing 1 January each year, until varied by ordinary resolution of
shareholders.
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Details of remuneration for year ended 31 December 2013
Details of the remuneration of the Directors of Tawana Resources NL and its controlled entities, are
set out in the following tables.
Short-term benefits Post Share- Total Perform-
employment based ance
(6) (5)
Salary and Cash bonus Non-cash Super- payments Related
fees benefits annuation
2013 $ $ $ $ $ $ %
Directors
Mr W Richards(1) 107,551 - - 9,948 754,020 871,519 86.5
Mr D Frances(3) 78,979 - - 6,664 - 85,643 -
Mr W Grigor(2) 6,667 - - 600 - 7,267 -
Mr L Kolff 235,874 25,000 - 23,839 291,050 575,763 54.9
Mr J Babarczy(4) 25,041 - - - - 25,041 -
Mr M Bowles 40,000 - - 3,650 103,040 146,690 70.2
494,112 25,000 - 44,701 1,148,110 1,711,923
(1) Appointed 15 August 2013
(2) Resigned 28 January 2013
(3) Appointed 28 January 2013, Resigned 6 May 2013
(4) Resigned 15 August 2013
(5) Share based payments form all of performance-related remuneration with the exception of the single contractual bonus
payment based on a successful capital raising.
(6) Incentive options issued in accordance with the Company’s Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum
dated 4 November 2013 as approved by shareholders at the General Meeting of shareholders held on 12 December
2013 and issued on 18 December 2013 with an expiry date of 12 December 2016 and vesting immediately.
Short-term benefits Post Share- Total Perform-
employment based ance
Salary and Cash bonus Non-cash Super- payments related
fees benefits annuation
2012 $ $ $ $ $ $ %
Directors
Mr W Grigor 40,000 - - 3,600 84,500 128,100 66.0
Mr L Kolff 231,711 - - 20,854 169,000 421,565 53.9
Mr E Luff(1) 16,667 - - - - 40,000 -
Mr J Babarczy 40,000 - - - 84,500 124,500 66.0
Mr M Bowles 40,000 - - 3,600 84,500 128,100 66.0
368,378 - - 28,054 422,500 818,932
(1) Resigned 15 June 2012
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Options granted as remuneration
All options issued to Directors and Key Management Personnel are issued for nil consideration.
All options issued have been granted for up to a five year period, with incentive options vesting
immediately on issue and performance options vesting within 12 and 36 months from contract or issue
date.
All options issued carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercised, each option is converted into
one ordinary share pari passu with existing ordinary shares.
During the year ended 31 December 2013, 68,500,000 options were issued to Directors or Key
Management Personnel as remuneration.
Shares issued on exercise of compensation options
During the year ended 31 December 2013, Mr Bowles disposed of 9,000,000 and exercised
6,000,000 options over fully paid ordinary shares at an exercise price of $0.01 and expiring on 23
February 2013.
During the year ended 31 December 2012, no share options were exercised by Directors or Key
Management Personnel.
Employment contracts of directors and senior executives
There are no contracts between the Company and the Directors other than Messrs Richards and
Kolff. The Company has entered into a standard appointment agreement with Mr Len Kolff which
provides for a continuous appointment term from 1 September 2013 and a notice period of six
months, $270,000 annual salary (inclusive of superannuation) and performance bonuses together
with an issue of options over fully paid ordinary shares in the Company as noted above.
The Company has entered into a standard appointment agreement with Mr Wayne Richards which
provides for an initial appointment term of three years from 15 August 2013 with an option to extend
for a further two years, $310,000 annual salary and an issue of incentive and performance options in
accordance with the Company’s Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum dated 4
November 2013 and are subject to performance milestones as approved by shareholders at the
General Meeting of shareholders held on 12 December 2013.
This ends the audited remuneration report.
Meetings of directors
During the financial year, 12 meetings of Directors were held. Attendances by each Director during
the year were as follows:
Board meetings
Number Number
attended eligible to
attend
Mr W Richards 6 6
Mr D Frances 2 2
Mr W Grigor - -
Mr L Kolff 12 12
Mr J Babarczy 6 6
Mr M Bowles 12 12
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Options
At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of Tawana Resources NL under option are as
follows:
Grant date Date of expiry Exercise price Number under
option
9 Sep 2010 9 Sep 2014 $0.05 5,000,000
10 Nov 2011 10 Nov 2015 $0.05 1,250,000
28 May 2012 30 April 2015 $0.036 27,000,000
27 June 2012 30 April 2015 $0.036 1,500,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 10,000,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 10,000,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 10,000,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.015 31,500,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.046 10,000,000
18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.018 10,000,000
12 Feb 2014 20 Jan 2017 $0.039 1,000,000
117,250,000
During the year ended 31 December 2013, a total of 100,000,000 options were exercised at a price of
$0.01 per option. Subsequent to 31 December 2013, a further 25,000,000 options expiring 8 March
2014 were exercised at a price of $0.01 per option and 750,000 options expiring 12 December 2016
were exercised at a price of $0.015 per option.
No person entitled to exercise an option had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in
any share issue of any other body corporate.
Indemnifying officers or auditor
In accordance with the constitution, except as may be prohibited by the Corporations Act 2001, every
officer of the Company shall be indemnified out of the property of the Company against any liability
incurred by him in his capacity as officer or agent of the Company or any related corporation in
respect of any act or omission whatsoever and howsoever occurring or in defending any proceedings,
whether civil or criminal. The terms of the policy prevent disclosure of the amount of the premium
payable and the level of indemnification under the insurance contract.
Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene
in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf
of the Company for all or any part of these proceedings.
The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
Non-audit services
The Company did not engage its external auditor to provide any non-audit services during or since the
end of the financial year.
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Auditor’s independence declaration
The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2013 has been
received and is attached to this Directors’ Report.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Mr Len Kolff
Managing Director
Tawana Resources NL
Dated at Perth this 28th day of March 2014
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The Board members of Tawana Resources NL are committed to achieving and demonstrating the
highest standards of corporate governance. An extensive review of the Company’s corporate
governance framework was completed in light of the best practice recommendations released by the
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council in March 2003. In August
2007, the ASX Corporate Governance Council released a second edition of the principles, which was
subject to further amendments in 2010. The Board continues to review the framework and practices
to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. The Company and its controlled entities together
are referred to as the consolidated entity in this statement.
The relationship between the Board and Senior Management is critical to the consolidated entity’s
long-term success. The Directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the
Company in both the short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives
in the best interests of the consolidated entity as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of
shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the consolidated entity is properly managed.
Day to day management of the consolidated entity’s affairs and the implementation of the corporate
strategy and policy initiatives are formally delegated by the Board to the Managing Director as set out
in the consolidated entity’s Delegated Authority Policy.
A description of the Company’s main corporate governance practices is set out below. All of these
practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire year.
Foundations for management and oversight
The Board has the overall responsibility to shareholders for all governance matters of the
consolidated entity. The Board remains primarily responsible for the strategic direction and financial
aspirations of the consolidated entity, whilst delegating the responsibility of management to the
Managing Director and/or the senior management team.
The Board aims to fulfil its responsibilities by creating value for all stakeholders that is sustainable and
beneficial. Stakeholders include shareholders, employees, customers, the community and the
environment. The Board has adopted a Charter that includes amongst other items, the specific roles
and responsibilities of the Board. Without limiting the Board’s function, their specific responsibilities
include:
- Approving objectives, strategies and financial plans and monitoring the Company’s performance
against these plans;
- Appointment of the Managing Director and reviewing his performance and remuneration;
- Monitoring compliance with the regulatory requirements, ensuring all consolidated entity
employees act with integrity and due diligence in the interests of the Company and
stakeholders; and
- Review and approval of all significant policies and procedures across the consolidated entity.
Board composition
The Board reviews from time to time the size, structure and composition of the Board, taking into
consideration the balance of skills, experience and knowledge of Board members.
The Company has adopted a definition of independence consistent with the guidance provided by the
ASX Corporate Governance Council. Such a definition provides that an Independent Director is a
Non-Executive Director and is not a member of management and:
- is not a substantial shareholder of the Company or an officer of, or otherwise associated directly
with, a substantial shareholder of the Company;
- within the last three years has not been employed in an executive capacity by the Company or
another member of the consolidated entity, or been a Director after ceasing to hold such
employment;
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- within the last three years has not been a principal or a material adviser or a material consultant
to the Company or member of the consolidated entity, or an employee materially associated
with the service provided;
- is not a material supplier or customer of the Company or other member of the consolidated
entity, or an officer of or otherwise associated directly with a material supplier or customer;
- has no material contractual relationship with the Company or another member of the
consolidated entity other than as a Director of the Company;
- has not served on the Board for a period which could, or could reasonably be perceived to,
materially interfere with the Director’s ability to act in the best interests of the Company; and
- is free from any interest and any business or other relationship which could, or could reasonably
be perceived to, materially interfere with the Director’s ability to act in the best interests of the
Company.
A substantial shareholder is defined to be a person or Company that has an interest of 5% or more of
the voting rights of the Company.
The Board has reviewed the position of all current directors in light of the Company’s adopted
definition of independence.
During the financial year the Board was chaired by both Executive (Non-Independent) and Non-
executive (Independent) Chairman. As a result, the Board was not comprised of a majority of
independent non-executive Directors for the whole of the financial year.
The Board considers that Mr Bowles meets the criteria in Principle 2. He has no material business or
contractual relationship with the Company, other than as a director and no conflicts of interest which
could interfere with the exercise of independent judgment, notwithstanding he is a nominee of
Gryphon Minerals Limited (as at the date of this report Gryphon Minerals Limited holds approximately
12.8% of the Company's issued share capital). The Board considers Mr Bowles to be independent on
the basis Gryphon Minerals Limited is not in a position to exercise control over the Company.
The following were Directors during the 2013 year:
Director Capacity Position Held office from Held office to
W Richards Executive Chairman Non-Independent 15 August 2013 Current
D Frances Executive Chairman Non-Independent 28 January 2013 6 May 2013
W Grigor Non-Executive Chairman Independent 20 Apr 2010 28 January 2013
L Kolff Managing Director Non-Independent 27 Oct 2011 Current
J Babarczy Non-Executive Director Independent 9 Dec 2009 15 August 2013
M Bowles Non-Executive Director Independent 30 May 2011 Current
At each annual general meeting one-third of the Directors or, if their number is a multiple of three,
then the number nearest to but not more than one-third of the Directors (excluding the Managing
Director) must retire from office as follows:
(a) The directors to retire by rotation at an annual general meeting are those directors who have
been longest in office since their last election or appointment.
(b) Directors elected or appointed on the same day may agree among themselves which of them
must retire.
A director must retire from office at the conclusion of the third annual general meeting after which the
director was elected, even if his or her retirement results in more than one-third of all directors retiring
from office. A retiring director will be eligible for re-election.
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Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the board include:
- providing strategic guidance to the Company;
- reviewing and approving business and financial plans;
- monitoring strategy implementation and financial performance;
- liaising with the Company’s auditors;
- appointing the Managing Director and reviewing his performance;
- enhancing and protecting the reputation of the organisation, and
- overseeing the operation of the systems and processes for compliance and risk management
reporting to shareholders.
Independent professional advice
Directors and Board committees have the right, in connection with their duties and responsibilities, to
seek independent advice at the Company’s expense. Prior written approval of the Chairman is
required, but this will not be unreasonably withheld.
Performance assessment
The full Board is responsible for reviewing the performance of the Chairman. It is the responsibility of
the Chairman, to assess the performance of each of the Directors. Due to the changes to the Board,
the Board did not conduct performance reviews during the 2013 year.
Corporate reporting
The Chairman and Company Secretary have made attestations recommended by the ASX Corporate
Governance Council as to the Company’s financial condition prior to the Board signing this report.
Board committees
In view of the Company’s current stage and the small size of the Board, the roles that would otherwise
be performed by an audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee are
performed by the full Board.
External auditors
Company policy is to appoint external auditors who clearly demonstrate quality and independence.
The performance of the external auditor is reviewed annually and applications for tender of external
audit services are requested as deemed appropriate, taking into consideration assessment of
performance, existing value and tender costs. William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd was appointed as the
external auditor in 2009. The Corporations Act requires William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd to rotate
audit engagement partners on listed companies at least every five years.
An analysis of fees paid to the external auditors, including a breakdown of fees for non-audit services,
is provided in the Directors’ Report and in the notes to the financial statements. It is the policy of the
external auditor to provide an annual declaration of their independence to the Board.
The external auditor is requested to attend the annual general meeting and be available to answer
shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit
report.
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Risk assessment and management
The Board is responsible for ensuring there are adequate policies in relation to risk management,
compliance and internal control systems. In summary, the Company policies are designed to ensure
strategic, operational, legal, reputation and financial risks are identified, assessed, effectively and
efficiently managed and monitored to enable achievement of the Company’s business objectives.
Considerable importance is placed on maintaining a strong control environment. There is an
organisational structure with clearly drawn lines of accountability and delegation of authority.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct is required at all times and the Board actively promotes a culture
of quality and integrity.
The Company’s risk management policy and the operation of the risk management and compliance
system is managed by the Board.
Detailed control procedures cover management accounting, financial reporting, project appraisal,
environment, health and safety, IT security, compliance and other risk management issues.
In addition, the Board requires that each major proposal submitted to the Board for decision is
accompanied by a comprehensive risk assessment and, where required, management’s proposed
mitigation strategies.
Safety, Health and Environment Management System (SHEMS)
The Company recognises the importance of environmental and occupational health and safety
(OH&S) issues and is committed to the highest levels of performance. To help meet this objective the
SHEMS was established to facilitate the systematic identification of environmental and OH&S issues
and to ensure they are managed in a structured manner. This system has been operating for a
number of years and allows the Company to:
- monitor its compliance with all relevant legislation;
- continually assess and improve the impact of its operations on the environment;
- encourage employees to actively participate in the management of environmental and OH&S
issues; and
- use energy and other resources efficiently.
Information on compliance with significant environmental regulations is set out in the Directors’
Report.
Code of conduct
These policies set out the ethical standards that govern the conduct of all Directors and employees.
The Company recognises the interests of all stakeholders in the community and their role in creating
shareholder value. Every Director and employee is required at all times, to conduct themselves in a
manner consistent with the principles of honesty and integrity.
The Code requires Directors and employees, amongst other things, to comply with the law, to disclose
relevant interests that they may have and to act in the best interests of the Company. The Code also
covers confidentiality of information and respect of privacy.
Diversity policy
The Company has established a Workplace Diversity Policy which outlines the Board’s commitment to
promoting a corporate culture that is supportive of diversity. This policy outlines the Company’s
strategies for achieving diversity within the Company.
Given the Company’s size and stage of development, the Company has not adopted targets for the
proportion of female employees within the organisation as proportional targets are difficult to achieve
with such low employee numbers. However Company policy for vacancies at the Board and Senior
Management level is to ensure that a diverse candidate pool is sought.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
As at 31 December 2013 there were not any female Directors or employees within the Company.
Continuous disclosure and shareholder communication
The Company has policies and procedures on information disclosure that focus on continuous
disclosure of any information concerning the consolidated entity that a reasonable person would
expect to have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities. These policies and
procedures also include the arrangements the Company has in place to promote communication with
shareholders and encourage effective participation at general meetings.
When analysts are briefed on aspects of the Company’s operations, the material used in the
presentation is released to the ASX. Procedures have also been established for reviewing whether
any price sensitive information has been inadvertently disclosed and, if so, this information is also
immediately released to the market.
Securities policy
This policy provides guidance to all Directors’, officers and staff dealing in Tawana’s securities. The
Securities Policy prohibits trading for all persons aware of unpublished price sensitive information
about the Company. In addition, it specifically limits the trade of Tawana’s securities by the
Company’s officers during certain periods of time prior to the release of both the half-year and full
year results.
Significant accounting policies
Details of significant accounting policies are set out in Note 1 of the notes forming part of the financial
statements.
Directors’ and executives’ remuneration
The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its Directors and executives. To
prosper, the Company must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and executives.
The Board undertakes a review of the remuneration packages of all Directors and executive officers
on an annual basis. Remuneration packages are reviewed with due regard to performance and other
relevant factors.
In order to retain and attract executives of sufficient experience to facilitate the efficient and effective
management of the Company’s operations, the Board may seek the advice of external advisors in
connection with the structure of remuneration packages.
Remuneration packages contain the following key elements:
- Primary benefits, including salary/fees;
- Post employments benefits, including superannuation and prescribed retirement benefits, and
- Other benefits
Details of Directors and Key Management Personnel are contained within the Directors’ Report.
Non-Executive Directors’ fees are determined by the Board based on external advice that is received
from time to time and with reference to fees paid to other Non-Executive Directors of comparable
companies, taking account of the specific duties in relation to the Company. Non-Executive Director’s
fees are within the limit agreed to by shareholders and represent the responsibilities of the time spent
by the Non-Executive Directors’ in fulfilling their duties to the Board.
Publicly available information
In accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council, the best practice recommendations
provide that specific documents should be publicly available.
All policies referred to in this section are available by contacting the Company.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 32
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS
ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF TAWANA RESOURCES NL
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2013 there
have been:
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001
in relation to the audit; and
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136
J.C. Luckins
Director
Dated this day of March 2014
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 33
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Note Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Continuing operations
Revenue 4 22,377 98,526
Corporate costs (960,312) (887,063)
Depreciation (4,356) (4,683)
Employee benefits expense 5 (586,206) (394,929)
Share-based payments 5 (1,241,115) (496,660)
Exploration expenses written off (295,981) (4,701,592)
Other expenses (140,093) (74,324)
Loss before income tax expense (3,205,686) (6,460,725)
Income tax expense 6 - -
Net loss for the year after tax from
continuing operations (3,205,686) (6,460,725)
Loss from discontinued operations after tax 12 (110,302) (12,799)
Net loss for the year attributable to members
of Tawana Resources NL (3,315,988) (6,473,524)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) that
may be subsequently reclassified to profit or
loss
Gain / (loss) on translation of foreign operations 389,075 (44,751)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the
period, net of tax 389,075 (44,751)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
attributable to members of Tawana
Resources NL (2,926,913) (6,518,275)
Loss per share from continuing and
discontinuing operations
Basic and diluted loss (cents) 18 (0.33) (0.75)
Loss per share from continuing operations
Basic and diluted loss (cents) 18 (0.32) (0.74)
Loss per share from discontinued operations
Basic and diluted loss (cents) 18 (0.01) (0.01)
The above Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying notes.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 34
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2013
Note Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 16(a) 2,045,163 1,678,614
Trade receivables and other assets 7 203,141 85,513
Total current assets 2,248,304 1,764,127
Non-current assets
Trade receivables and other assets 7 47,821 51,047
Plant and equipment 119,918 52,024
Exploration expenditure 8 3,105,123 1,413,186
Total non-current assets 3,272,862 1,516,257
Total assets 5,521,166 3,280,384
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9 251,751 121,374
Provisions 43,946 22,556
Total current liabilities 295,697 143,930
Non-current liabilities
Provisions 37,075 39,264
Total non-current liabilities 37,075 39,264
Total liabilities 332,772 183,194
Net assets 5,188,394 3,097,190
Equity
Contributed equity 10 49,107,032 45,631,150
Reserves 11 3,049,143 2,369,859
Accumulated losses (46,967,781) (44,903,819)
Total equity 5,188,394 3,097,190
The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
notes.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 35
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Consolidated
Issued Reserves Accumulated Total
capital losses
$ $ $ $
Balance at 1 January 2012 45,431,150 2,884,143 (39,396,488) 8,918,805
Loss for the year - - (6,473,524) (6,473,524)
Other comprehensive loss for the year - (44,751) - (44,751)
Total comprehensive loss for the year - (44,751) (6,473,524) (6,518,275)
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Shares issued, net of costs 200,000 - - 200,000
Share options exercised or expired - (966,193) 966,193 -
Share options issued and vested - 496,660 - 496,660
Balance at 31 December 2012 45,631,150 2,369,859 44,903,819 3,097,190
Balance at 1 January 2013 45,631,150 2,369,859 (44,903,819) 3,097,190
Loss for the period - - (3,315,988) (3,315,988)
Other comprehensive income for the
year - 389,075 - 389,075
Total comprehensive loss for the year - 389,075 (3,315,988) (2,926,913)
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Shares issued, net of costs 3,475,882 - - 3,475,882
Share options exercised or expired - (1,252,026) 1,252,026 -
Share options issued and vested - 1,542,235 - 1,542,235
Balance at 31 December 2013 49,107,032 3,049,143 (46,967,781) 5,188,394
The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
notes.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 36
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Note Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers - 13,746
Payments to suppliers and employees (1,691,737) (1,478,832)
Interest received 22,377 98,537
Net cash flows used in operating activities 16(b) (1,669,360) (1,366,549)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment -
Purchase of plant and equipment (72,250) (49,173)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation 12 - 248,947
Payments for exploration (1,688,342) (1,064,853)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (1,760,592) (865,079)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 3,988,000 200,000
Capital raising costs (210,998) -
Net cash from financing activities 3,777,002 200,000
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 347,050 (2,031,628)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
year 1,678,614 3,722,991
Effects of exchange rates on cash holdings in
foreign currencies 19,499 (12,749)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 16(a) 2,045,163 1,678,614
The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 37
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are
set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless
otherwise stated. The financial statements include the consolidated entity consisting of Tawana
Resources NL and its subsidiaries. For the purpose of preparing the consolidated financial
statements, the Company is a for-profit entity.
(a) Basis of preparation
This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements and the Australian Accounting
Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and rounded to the nearest dollar.
The financial report is prepared on a going concern basis.
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
These financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards (“AASBs”).
Compliance with AASBs ensures that these financial statements, comprising the financial
statements and notes thereto, comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AASBs requires the use of certain
critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the
process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher
degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant
to the financial statements, are disclosed in Note 3.
(b) Going Concern
During the year the Consolidated entity recognised a loss after tax of $3,315,988 (31 December
2012: $6,473,524) and incurred net cash outflows from operations of $1,669,360 (31 December
2012: $1,366,549). As at 31 December 2013 the Consolidated entity had $2,045,163 of cash
(31 December 2012: $1,678,614).
The Group anticipates future expenditure on its 100% owned Mofe Creek Project with a view to
completing a Scoping Study, undertaking a Pre-Feasibility Study, finance ongoing development
activities and commence the Mofe Creek - Mineral Development Agreement (“MDA”)
Application – for the Group’s future mining licences and entitlement to operate within Liberia.
The Group plans to continue to progress the development of the Mofe Creek Project. In order
to achieve these objectives, the Group’s continuing viability, its ability to continue as a going
concern and to meet its debts and commitments and as they fall due, the Board of Directors of
the Group:
- Has a strong record of raising capital from existing and prospective investors and is
contemplating further initiatives to raise further capital in order to continue the
successful exploration and development in the near future;
- Have the ability to implement cost reductions and effectively contain costs where
appropriate and will continue to monitor any cost reductions already implemented; and
- Continue to investigate commercial options with regards to the Group’s assets.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 38
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(b) Going Concern (continued)
Should the Group not successfully achieve these assumptions as described above, it may be
unable to realize its assets, nor acquit its liabilities, in accordance with its basis of preparation of
these financial statements. In the event the Group does not meet the minimum exploration
expenditure, its mining exploration licences may be cancelled or not renewed.
(c) Principles of consolidation
Controlled entities
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all controlled
entities of Tawana Resources NL as at 31 December 2013 and the results of all subsidiaries for
the year then ended. Tawana Resources NL and its controlled entities together are referred to
in these financial statements as the Group or the consolidated entity.
A controlled entity is any entity controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company
has an exposure to and an ability to affect the quantum of variable returns in an investee and
power over that investee. Power in this instance means an ability to direct relevant activities that
influence the investee’s returns, power connected with its voting, distribution and wind-up
entitlement rights in the investee and power from the ability to influence contractual
arrangements held in the investee.
Controlled entities are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the
consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between
consolidated entity companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the
transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of
subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies
adopted by the consolidated entity.
(d) Foreign currency translation
The presentation currency of Tawana Resources NL and its controlled entities is Australian
Dollars (A$). The functional currency of Tawana Resources NL is Australian Dollars and the
functional currency of the overseas subsidiaries is South African Rand (Tawana Resources SA
(Pty) Ltd and Diamond Resources (Pty) Ltd), Botswana Pula (Seolo Botswana Pty Ltd) and US
Dollars (Kenema-Ma Holdings Liberia Pty Ltd).
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the
exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are revalued at the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of
the reporting period. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from translation at financial year end exchange rates are recognised in the
profit and loss.
As at the end of the reporting period the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are
translated into the presentation currency of Tawana Resources NL at the rate of exchange
prevailing at the end of the reporting period and the Statement of Comprehensive Income is
translated at the weighted average exchange rates for the period. All translation differences are
recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve.
On disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in other
comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign entity is recognised in the Statement of
Comprehensive Income.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 39
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(e) Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is
recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the
consolidated entity and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific
recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised.
Interest
Interest is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.
(f) Income tax
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s
taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by
changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to
unused tax losses.
Deferred income tax is provided in full using the liability method on temporary differences
arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities with the carrying amounts in the
consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it
arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business
combination, that at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or
loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or
substantially enacted at the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred
income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses
only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to realise those temporary
differences and losses.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the
carrying amount and the tax base of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is
able to control the timing of the reversal of temporary differences and it is probable that the
differences will not be reversed in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset
current tax assets and liabilities, and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation
authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally
enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and
settle the liability simultaneously.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 40
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(g) Impairment of assets
Assets, except for exploration and evaluation (refer to Note 1(g)) are reviewed for impairment
on an annual basis and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for
the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For
the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there
are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from
other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets, other than
goodwill that suffered an impairment, are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at
each subsequent reporting date.
(h) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable
area of interest. The costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be
recouped through the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have
not yet reached a stage that permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically
recoverable resources and further work is intended to be performed.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area will be written off in full against the profit
and loss in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made.
When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest will be
amortised over the life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically
recoverable resources.
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of
continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
(i) Property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment and buildings are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any
impairment losses. Land is stated at cost less any impairment losses. Depreciation is
calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset except for motor
vehicles which is on a diminishing value as follows:
Freehold buildings over 10 years
Plant and equipment over 7 years
Motor vehicle (Australia) 22.5%
Motor vehicle (overseas) over 4 years
The carrying values of all assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable in accordance with Note 1(f).
The residual value, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed and adjusted if
appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying
amount. These are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 41
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(j) Inventories
Inventories consisting of rough diamonds are stated at lower of cost or estimated net realisable
value. Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour, and an appropriate proportion of variable
and fixed overhead expenditure.
(k) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are
generally due for settlement within 30 days.
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to
be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. An allowance account
is used when there is objective evidence that the consolidated entity will not be able to collect
all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial
difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial realisation,
and default or delinquency in payments, are considered indicators that the trade receivable is
impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the difference between the asset’s
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original
effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not discounted if the
effect of discounting is immaterial.
The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income
within other expenses.
When a trade receivable, for which an impairment allowance had been recognised, becomes
uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent
recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the
Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(l) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and
in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily
converted into known amounts of cash. For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash
and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above.
(m) Employee entitlements
Wages and Salaries and Annual Leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected
to be wholly settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in
respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts
expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. All other amounts are considered other long
term benefits for measurement purposes and are measured at the present value of expected
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees.
Share-based payments
Share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees in accordance with the Tawana
Resources Employee Option Plan, an employee share scheme.
The fair value of options granted under the Tawana Resources Employee Option Plan is
recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair
value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees
become unconditionally entitled to the options.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 42
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(m) Employee entitlements (continued)
Long Service Leave
Liabilities for long service leave are recognised, and are measured as the present value of
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees.
(n) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a present obligation, legal or
constructive, as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate
can be made of the amount of the obligation.
(o) Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the
lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases, net of any
incentives received from the lessor, are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on
a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
(p) Provision for rehabilitation
Environmental obligations associated with the retirement or disposal of long lived assets will be
recognised when the disturbance occurs and is based on the extent of damage incurred. The
provision is measured at the present value of the future expenditure, and a corresponding
rehabilitation asset is also recognised. On an ongoing basis, the rehabilitation liability will be re-
measured in line with the changes in the time value of money (recognised as an expense in the
Statement of Comprehensive Income and an increase in the provision), and additional
disturbances will be recognised as additions to a corresponding asset and rehabilitation liability.
The rehabilitation asset will be accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy
applicable to the asset to which it relates (i.e. exploration expenditure).
(q) Trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated entity
prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually
paid within 30 days of recognition.
(r) Other taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST or VAT except:
- where the GST / VAT incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable
from the taxation authority, in which case the GST / VAT is recognised as part of the cost
of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and
- receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST / VAT included.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as
part of receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position.
Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST / VAT
component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable
from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are classified as operating cash flows.
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST / VAT recoverable
from, or payable to, the taxation authority.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 43
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(s) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of
new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(t) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders
of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for
bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per
share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs
associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares
assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary
shares.
(u) Preparation of financial statements in relation to the consolidated entity
From 28 June 2010, the Corporations Act 2001 no longer requires the preparation of parent
entity accounts, for the purpose of streamlining parent entity reporting. Where the entity is
required to prepare financial statements in relation to the consolidated entity, the Corporations
Regulations 2001 (the Principal Regulations) specify supplementary information about the
parent entity that is to be included in a note to the consolidated financial statements. This
information is disclosed in Note 22.
(v) Discontinued operations
Discontinued operations are those operations from a major line of the business or a
geographical segment which have been earmarked by the Consolidated Entity for sale, as part
of a single co-ordinated plan.
(w) New accounting standards adopted for these financial statements
The Consolidated Entity has changed some of its accounting policies as a result of new or
revised accounting standards which became effective for annual reporting periods commencing
on 1 January 2013.
Accounting for consolidations
The new standard AASB 110 has redefined definitions of control, as applied for entities
preparing consolidated financial statements. The Consolidated Entity consequently has altered
its principles of consolidation accounting policy, principally in defining control of a controlled
entity, in order to meet the requirements under AASB 110. There was no impact on the
financial statements or notes in these financial statements as a result of the alteration to this
policy.
Accounting for employee leave provisions
The revised standard AASB 119 has changed the methodology that the Consolidated Entity
uses to account for annual leave. Any annual leave expected to be taken in-excess of 12
months as at reporting date is now discounted to present values. As the Consolidated Entity
expects all of its employees to take all of their outstanding annual leave balances within 12
months, this policy change did not affect these financial statements.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 44
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(w) New accounting standards adopted for these financial statements (continued)
Application of fair value measurement principles
The other new standard applicable for the first is AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement. The
adoption of this standard has not affected accounting policies or amounts recognised or
disclosed in these half year financial statements due to the nature of the Consolidated Entity’s
financial instruments and re-valued Plant and Equipment.
2. Financial risk management
The consolidated entity’s exploration activities are being funded by equity and do not expose
the consolidated entity to significant financial risks. There are no speculative or derivative
financial instruments. Funds are invested for various short term periods to match forecast cash
flow requirements.
(a) Market risk
Foreign currency risk
The consolidated entity has foreign operations with functional currencies in the South African
Rand, the Botswana Pula and the United States Dollar. Both the parent company and each
subsidiary transacts predominantly in its own functional currency with little or no foreign
currency risk. Cash invested into each foreign operation through intercompany loan accounts,
with no fixed date of maturity on those loans, from the parent to its foreign operations is
considered to form part of the parent company’s net investment in its foreign operations and
therefore is considered by the parent company to not represent a foreign currency risk.
Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
As the consolidated entity has no significant interest-bearing assets or liabilities, the
consolidated entity’s income and operating cash flows are not materially exposed to changes in
market interest rates.
(b) Credit risk
Management manage credit risk by assessing creditor worthiness at the time of transaction.
The consolidated entity has no significant exposure to credit risk from external parties at period
end given all the counterparties to its credit exposures are related entities of the consolidated
entity. The maximum exposure to credit risk from related entities of the consolidated entity at
the reporting date is equal to the carrying value of financial assets at 31 December 2013.
Other receivables are of a low value. Activity with trade debtors is limited and the recoverability
has not been brought into question. There is no history of bad trade debts.
(c) Liquidity and capital risk management
The consolidated entity’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to
continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and
benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of
capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust
the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares
or sell assets to reduce debt.
During 2013, the consolidated entity’s strategy, which was unchanged from 2012, was to keep
borrowings to a minimum. The Company’s equity management is determined by funds required
to undertake exploration activities and meet its corporate and other costs.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
2. Financial risk management (continued)
(c) Liquidity and capital risk management (continued)
Liquidity risk arises from the financial liabilities of the Group and the Group’s subsequent ability
to meet their obligations to repay their financial liabilities as and when they fall due.
The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility
through the use of equity funding and cash and short-term deposits sufficient to meet the
Group’s current cash requirements.
(d) Fair value estimation
The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial
statements approximate their respective fair values determined in accordance with the
accounting policies disclosed in Note 1.
3. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience
and other factors, including expectation of future events that may have a financial impact on the
entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
The consolidated entity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting
accounting estimates, will by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(i) Recoverability of exploration expenditure
The consolidated entity tests annually whether the exploration and evaluation expenditure
incurred in identifiable areas of interest is expected to be recouped through the successful
development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that
permits reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves and further work is expected to be
performed. All expenditure that does not meet these criteria is expensed in accordance with
Note 1(g).
(ii) Share based payment valuations
Details relating to the shares based payment valuations are detailed in Note 19.
4. Revenue and other income
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Revenue from continuing operations
Interest received 22,377 98,526
22,377 98,526
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
5. Expenses
Expenses from continuing operations
includes:
Auditors’ remuneration 49,000 45,000
Compliance and regulatory fees 239,206 174,795
Consultancy and legal fees 147,083 199,537
Travel expenses 261,549 135,532
696,838 554,864
Employee benefits expense includes:
Salaries and wages 416,916 228,253
Superannuation 44,701 28,054
Directors’ fees 102,396 136,667
Share-based payments 1,124,115 496,660
Other employee expenses 22,392 1,955
1,710,520 891,589
6. Income tax
Tax losses
The Group has unused tax losses for which no benefit has been recognised, however the
Directors are of the opinion that, given uncertainty around the amount of such losses, it would
be misleading to quantify these losses. Unused tax losses carried forwarded in the parent
entity as at 31 December 2012, in accordance with the Company’s filed income tax return,
amounted to $26,240,596.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 47
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
6. Income tax (continued)
The future income tax benefit attributable to these losses has not been brought to account
because the benefit is not probable of realisation. The potential future income tax benefits
which may arise from these losses will only be realised if:
? the consolidated entity derives future assessable income of a nature and sufficient
amount to enable the benefit of losses to be realised;
? the consolidated entity continues to comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed
in each legislative environment, and
? no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the consolidated entity in realising the
benefit from the deduction for the losses.
Income tax recognised in profit or loss
2013 2012
$ $
Current tax
Current tax expense in respect of the current
year - -
Adjustments recognised in the current year in
relation to the current tax of prior years - -
- -
Deferred tax
Deferred tax expense recognised in the current
year - -
- -
Total income tax expense recognised in the
current year relating to continuing operations - -
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
Loss before tax from continuing operations (3,899,951) (6,460,725)
Income tax benefit calculated at 30% (2012:
30%) (1,169,985) (1,938,217)
Foreign taxes paid -
Effect of unused tax losses and tax offsets not
recognised as deferred tax assets 1,169,985 1,938,217
- -
Adjustments recognised in the current year in
relation to the current tax of prior years - -
Total income tax expense recognised in the
current year relating to continuing operations - -
The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by
Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under Australian tax law. There has been no
change in the corporate tax rate when compared with the previous reporting period
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 48
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
7. Trade receivables and other assets
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Current
Trade debtors 64,104 29,065
GST and VAT receivable 77,339 6,867
Prepayments 61,698 49,581
203,141 85,513
Non-current
Other deposits 47,821 51,047
8. Exploration expenditure
The exploration and evaluation expenditure relates to the consolidated entity’s projects in South
Africa and Botswana.
Movement in carrying values
Consolidated Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Balance at beginning of year 1,413,186 5,081,927
Expenditure during the year 1,688,342 1,064,853
Expenditure written off during the year (295,981) (4,701,592)
Foreign currency translation 299,576 (32,002)
Balance at end of year 3,105,123 1,413,186
9. Trade and other payables
Current
Trade creditors 40,955 45,186
Other creditors and accruals 210,796 76,188
251,751 121,374
10. Contributed equity
(a) Issued capital
Ordinary shares, fully paid 49,107,032 45,631,150
(b) Movements in share capital
2013 2012 2013 2012
Number Number $ $
Balance at beginning of year 876,629,043 856,629,043 45,631,150 45,431,150
Shares issued during year 349,000,000 20,000,000 3,988,000 200,000
Transaction costs relating to
share issues - - (512,118) -
Balance at end of year 1,225,629,043 876,629,043 49,107,032 45,631,150
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 49
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
10. Contributed equity (continued)
(c) Terms and conditions of contributed equity
Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and
are entitled to one vote per share at shareholders’ meetings in a poll or one vote per
shareholder on a show of hands.
In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after all other
shareholders and creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidation. Shares do not
have a par value.
11. Reserves
Note Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Foreign currency translation (a) 343,769 (45,306)
Options (b) 2,682,490 2,392,281
Asset revaluation (c) 22,884 22,884
3,049,143 2,369,859
(a) Foreign currency translation reserve
Exchange differences arising from the translation of foreign controlled entities are taken to the
foreign currency translation reserve, as described in Note 1(c).
(b) Options reserve
The options reserve records the fair value of options issued but not exercised.
Balance at beginning of year 2,392,281 2,861,814
Options expense for year charged to
profit or loss 19 1,241,115 496,660
Options expense charged to the cost of
equity 19 301,120 -
Options exercised and expired during
year (1,252,026) (966,193)
Balance at end of year 2,682,490 2,392,281
(c) Asset revaluation reserve
The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non-current assets. This is a historical
reserve and there have been no movements in the years ended 31 December 2013 and 2012.
Balance at end of year 22,884 22,884
12. Discontinued operations
On 9 March 2011 the Group announced that it had commenced an ongoing rationalisation
program in respect of its existing interests in South Africa and Botswana. The Group had
originally announced a decision to sell its interest in the Kareevlei project on 18 August 2010,
which had been classified as a discontinued operation in the prior financial year. As at
December 2011 the Group commenced a program to market and sell its remaining interests in
South Africa and Botswana. As such, the assets that formed part of the disposal group were
reclassified as Assets Held for Sale in the statement of financial position and all revenues and
expenditures relating to the disposal group were reclassified as a discontinued operation in the
statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2011. The assets held
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 50
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
12. Discontinued operations (continued)
for sale have been valued by the directors at cost, which in their estimation, is below their net
fair value less distribution costs. In the process of reviewing those recoverable values, amounts
previously capitalised as exploration expenditure under tenements, which the Group still holds
title to, have been written down by $2,923,147 to $nil.
The financial performance of the discontinued operations, which is included in the Statement of
Comprehensive Income as loss from discontinued operations, and adjusted to the previous
year’s comparatives, is as follows:
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Other revenues - 141,965
Corporate costs (110,302) (154,764)
(110,302) (12,799)
13. Key management personnel disclosures
(a) Directors and other key management personnel
The following persons were directors of Tawana Resources NL during the financial year:
Wayne Richards (appointed 15 August 2013)
David Frances (appointed 28 January 2013, resigned 6 May 2013)
Warwick Grigor (resigned 28 January 2013)
Lennard Kolff
Julian Babarczy (resigned 15 August 2013)
Matthew Bowles
There were no key management personnel of the group for the year outside the Directors
(b) Compensation of key management personnel
Short-term employee benefits 519,112 351,711
Post-employment benefits 44,701 28,054
Share-based payments 1,148,110 422,500
1,711,923 802,265
(c) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel
(i) Option holdings
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by
each director of Tawana Resources NL and other key management personnel of the Company,
including their personally related parties, are set out below.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 51
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
13. Key management personnel disclosures (continued)
(c) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel (continued)
(i) Option holdings (continued)
2013
Name Balance at Granted Exercised Options Balance at Options
start of during year during year disposed end of year vested and
year as remun- during year exercisable at
eration end of year
Number Number Number Number Number Number
Directors
Mr W Richards - 55,000,000 - - 55,000,000 25,000,000
Mr D Frances * - - - - - -
Mr W Grigor * 5,000,000 - - - 5,000,000 5,000,000
Mr L Kolff 15,000,000 10,000,000 - - 25,000,000 25,000,000
Mr J Babarczy * 5,000,000 - - - 5,000,000 5,000,000
Mr M Bowles 20,000,000 3,500,000 (6,000,000) (9,000,000) 8,500,000 8,500,000
45,000,000 68,500,000 (6,000,000)- (9,000,000) 98,500,000 68,500,000
* Closing Balance at date of resignation
2012
Name Balance at Granted Exercised Lapsed Balance at Options
start of during year during year during year end of year vested and
year as remun- exercisable at
eration end of year
Number Number Number Number Number Number
Directors
Mr W Grigor - 5,000,000 - - 5,000,000 5,000,000
Mr L Kolff 10,000,000 10,000,000 - (5,000,000) 15,000,000 15,000,000
Mr E Luff * 6,104,150 - - - - -
Mr J Babarczy - 5,000,000 - - 5,000,000 5,000,000
Mr M Bowles 15,000,000 5,000,000 - - 20,000,000 20,000,000
31,104,150 25,000,000 - (5,000,000) 45,000,000 45,000,000
* Closing Balance at date of resignation
(ii) Shareholdings
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of
Tawana Resources NL and other key management personnel, including their personally related
parties, is set out below. There were no shares granted during the reporting year as
remuneration (2012: Nil).
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 52
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
13. Key management personnel disclosures (continued)
(c) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel (continued)
(ii) Shareholdings (continued)
2013
Name Balance at Balance at Received Other Balance at Balance at
start of the date of during the acquisition date of end of the
year appoint- year on of shares resignation year
ment exercise of during the
options year
Number Number Number Number Number Number
Directors
Mr W Richards - - - 5,000,000 - 5,000,000
Mr D Frances - 250,000 - - 250,000
Mr W Grigor 27,850,000 - - - 27,850,000 -
Mr L Kolff - - - - - -
Mr J Babarczy 25,173,288 - - 1,000,000 26,173,288 -
Mr M Bowles - - 6,000,000 - - 6,000,000
53,023,288 250,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 54,273,288 11,000,000
* Closing balance at date of resignation
2012
Name Balance at Balance at Received Other Balance at Balance at
start of the date of during the acquisition date of end of the
year appoint- year on of shares resignation year
ment exercise of during the
options year
Number Number Number Number Number Number
Directors
Mr W Grigor 27,850,000 - - - - 27,850,000
Mr L Kolff - - - - - -
Mr E Luff * 21,589,740 - - - 21,589,740 -
Mr J Babarczy 25,173,288 - - - - 25,173,288
Mr M Bowles - - - - - -
74,613,028 - - - 21,589,740 53,023,288
* Closing balance at date of resignation
(d) Loans to key management personnel
There were no loans to key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their
personally related parties, as at 31 December 2013 or 31 December 2012.
(e) Other transactions with key management personnel
Mr M Bowles, a Non-Executive director of the Company, has a senior position with Gryphon
Minerals Limited, which received $29,391 in fees for the provision of administration services.
Payments were based on commercial terms and conditions.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 53
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
14. Details of controlled entities
Name Country of Interest held by the
incorporation consolidated entity
2013 2012
% %
Parent
Tawana Resources NL Australia
Controlled entities
Seolo Botswana (Pty) Ltd Botswana 100 100
Tawana Resources (Pty) Ltd South Africa 100 100
Diamond Resources (Pty) Ltd South Africa 100 100
Kenema-Man Holdings Liberia Pty Ltd Australia 100 100
Waba Holdings Pty Ltd Australia 100 100
Tawana Liberia Inc Liberia 100 100
Archean Liberia Inc Liberia 100 100
15. Segment information
The consolidated entity operates wholly in one business segment, being the exploration,
evaluation and development of mineral resources. AASB 8 requires operating segments to be
identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly
reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments
and to assess their performance.
Information reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource
allocation and assessment of segment performance is focused on the geographical region of
operations. The Group’s reportable segments under AASB 8 are therefore within one
geographical segment, being Africa.
16. Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand and at call in
deposits with banks. Cash at the end of the year is shown in the Statement of Financial
Position as:
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Cash on hand and at bank 2,025,163 1,658,614
Cash on deposit 20,000 20,000
2,045,163 1,678,614
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 54
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
16. Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
(b) Reconciliation of net loss after tax to net cash flows from operations
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Net loss (3,315,988) (6,473,524)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 4,356 4,683
Impairment and write off of non-current
assets 295,981 4,701,592
Profit on sale of property, plant and
equipment - (115,469)
Share-based payments 1,241,115 496,660
Changes in assets and liabilities
(Increase) / decrease in:
Trade and other receivables (114,402) (54,447)
Increase / (decrease) in:
Trade and other payables 200,377 38,157
Provisions 19,201 35,805
Net cash from operating expenses (1,669,360) (1,366,549)
17. Auditors’ remuneration
William Buck
Audit services 49,000 45,000
Non-audit services 10,500 -
59,500 45,000
Auditor of subsidiaries
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Audit services - 4,478
- 4,478
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 55
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
18. Loss per share
2013 2012
Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
calculation of basic and diluted loss per share 988,087,834 865,231,783
The loss per share calculation as disclosed on the Statement of Comprehensive Income does
not include instruments that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future as
these instruments were anti-dilutive in the periods presented. A summary of such instruments
is as follows:
Equity securities Number of Number of
securities potential
ordinary
shares
Options over ordinary shares 148,000,000 148,000,000
19. Share-based payments
Summary of options on issue
Issue date Quantity Grant date Expiry date Exercise price
17 Jan 2009 6,750,000 18 Dec 2008 17 Jan 2014 $0.10
9 Sep 2010 5,000,000 9 Sep 2010 9 Sep 2014 $0.05
8 Mar 2011 25,000,000 8 Mar 2011 8 Mar 2014 $0.01
10 Nov 2011 1,250,000 10 Nov 2011 10 Nov 2015 $0.05
28 May 2012 27,000,000 28 May 2012 30 April 2015 $0.036
27 June 2012 1,500,000 27 June 2012 30 April 2015 $0.036
18 Dec 2013 * 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001
18 Dec 2013 * 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001
18 Dec 2013 * 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001
18 Dec 2013 31,500,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.015
18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.046
18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.018
148,000,000
* Performance options were issued to Mr Wayne Richards in accordance with the Company’s
Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum dated 4 November 2013 and are
subject to performance milestones as approved by shareholders at the General Meeting of
shareholders held on 12 December 2013. These performance milestones are graded targets
relating to the development of the 100%-owned Mofe Creek Project assessed during
September of 2014, 2015 and 2016.
All other share options are exercisable at year end.
During the year ended 31 December 2013, the following options were exercised:
23 Feb 2013 50,000,000 23 Feb 2013 23 Feb 2013 $0.01
9 Sep 2010 50,000,000 9 Sep 2010 30 July 2013 $0.01
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 56
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
19. Share-based payments (continued)
During the year ended 31 December 2013, the following options expired:
17 Jan 2009 6,000,000 18 Dec 2008 17 Jan 2013 $0.10
17 Jan 2009 6,750,000 18 Dec 2008 17 Jan 2013 $0.07
10 Nov 2011 1,250,000 10 Nov 2011 10 Nov 2013 $0.03
Fair value of options granted during the year
The assessed fair value at grant date of options granted to individuals is allocated equally over
the period from grant date to vesting date. Fair values at grant date are independently
determined using a Black Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise
price, term of the option, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the
underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the
option.
The following options were issued during the year ended 31 December 2013:
Issue Quantity Grant date Expiry date Exercise Fair Total fair
date price value value
per
option
A 18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 $0.0339 $339,130
B 18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 $0.0339 $339,210
C 18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.0001 $0.0339 $339,300
D 18 Dec 2013 31,500,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.015 $0.0302 $950,065
E 18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.046 $0.0291 $291,050
F 18 Dec 2013 10,000,000 18 Dec 2013 12 Dec 2016 $0.018 $0.0301 $301,120
81,500,000 $2,559,875
The model inputs for the options granted during the year were as follows:
(A) (B) (C)
Quantity 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
Grant date 18 Dec 13 18 Dec 13 18 Dec 13
Expiry date 12 Dec 16 12 Dec 16 12 Dec 16
Grant date share price $0.034 $0.034 $0.034
Exercise price $0.0001 $0.0001 $0.0001
Expected volatility 175% 175% 175%
Option life (years) 2.0 2.5 3.0
Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0%
Risk free rate at grant date 3.26% 3.26% 3.26%
Series A, B and C options have been issued to Mr Wayne Richards in accordance with the
Company’s Notice of General Meeting and Explanatory Memorandum dated 4 November 2013
and are subject to performance milestones as approved by shareholders at the General
Meeting of shareholders held on 12 December 2013. These performance conditions are yet to
be satisfied and as at 31 December 2013 all of these options are yet to vest.
(D) (E) (F)
Quantity 31,500,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
Grant date 18 Dec 13 18 Dec 13 18 Dec 13
Expiry date 12 Dec 16 12 Dec 16 12 Dec 16
Grant date share price $0.034 $0.034 $0.034
Exercise price $0.015 $0.046 $0.018
Expected volatility 175% 175% 175%
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 57
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Option life (years) 2.5 3.0 2.5
Expected dividend yield 0% 0% 0%
Risk free rate at grant date 3.26% 3.26% 3.26%
The cost of the issue of options was recorded in the financial statements as follows:
- options issued during the financial year for consulting work, employee benefits and
directors’ fees with a cost of $1,241,115 (2012: $25,755) were charged to the profit or
loss;
- options issued during 2013, and not yet vested at the end of the financial year for
employee remuneration, with a current estimate of $1,017,640 (2012: $ Nil) will be
charged to the profit or loss in future years on the satisfaction of exploration and
development related performance milestones; and
- options issued in satisfaction of capital raising costs, with a value of $301,120 (2012: $
Nil) were charged directly to equity.
20. Commitments and contingent assets and liabilities
Leasing commitments
The Group has entered into operating leases on office space for terms of up to 5 years. Future
minimum rentals payable under this operating lease are as follows:
2013 2012
$ $
Within one year 33,810 56,002
After one but not more than five years 241,449 224,008
275,259 280,010
Annual license fees on exploration licenses held by the Company are $33,810 (31 December
2012: $43,394) with a minimum exploration commitment of $241,449 (31 December 2012:
$96,424) per annum.
The Group does not have any material contingent assets or liabilities other than as disclosed in
this report.
21. Subsequent events
On 15 January 2014, the Company announced that it had received very encouraging results
from the ongoing resource evaluation drill programme currently underway at its flagship Mofe
Creek Iron Ore Project in Liberia.
On 21 January 2014, the Company announced the results of follow-up metallurgical test work
on previous RC samples, achieving a 63% to 68% Fe – premium quality product at 58% to 68%
mass recovery, from its flagship Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project in Liberia.
On 3 February 2014, the Company announced that it had a new, multiple high grade, course
itabirite intersection over the Zaway project at its flagship Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project in
Liberia.
On 11 February 2014, the Company announced that it had appointed Mr Peter Connery to the
position of Liberian in-Country manager for the development of the Company’s Mofe Creek Iron
Ore Project.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 58
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
21. Subsequent events (continued)
On 12 February 2014, the Company issued 6,000,000 employee share options over fully paid
ordinary shares, comprising 1,000,000 options exercisable at $0.039, expiring on 20 January
2017 and 5,000,000 options exercisable at $0.042 and expiring on 7 February 2017, the second
tranche of which have since been forfeited.
On 5 March 2014, the Company announced the discovery of additional broad mineralised
intersections of friable itabirite iron formations at the Koehnko prospect at its flagship Mofe
Creek Iron Ore Project in Liberia.
On 6 March 2014, the Company issued 25,750,000 fully paid ordinary shares on the exercise of
options previously issued by the Company, comprising 25,000,000 options exercisable at $0.01
expiring 8 March 2014 and 750,000 exercisable at $0.015 and expiring 12 December 2016.
22. Supplementary information about the parent entity
Parent
2013 2012
$ $
Assets
Current assets 1,620,710 1,569,956
Total assets 4,975,707 3,280,384
Liabilities
Current liabilities 212,687 55,760
Total liabilities 212,687 55,760
Net assets 5,188,394 3,097,190
Equity
Issued capital 49,107,032 45,631,150
Reserves 3,049,143 2,369,859
Total equity 5,188,394 3,097,190
Profit and loss
Profit / (loss) (2,063,982) (6,090,764)
Comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income (2,063,982) (6,090,764)
There were no contingent liabilities, guarantees or capital commitments of the parent entity not
otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 59
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Tawana Resources NL, I state that:
1. In the opinion of the directors:
(a) the financial statements and notes as set out on pages 34 to 59 of the Company and of
the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s and the consolidated entity’s financial
position as at 31 December 2013 and of their performance for the year ended on
that date; and
(ii) complying with Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001; and
(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as
and when they become due and payable.
2. The attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with International Financial
Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described
in Note 1 to the financial statements.
3. This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the
directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year
ended 31 December 2013.
On behalf of the Board
Mr Len Kolff
Managing Director
Tawana Resources NL
Perth, 28 March 2014
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 60
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TAWANA RESOURCES NL AND
CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Tawana Resources NL (the company) and its
controlled entities (the consolidated entity), which comprises the statement of financial position as at
31 December 2013, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and
the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the
consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time
to time during the financial year.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101
Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply
with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures
in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s
preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used at the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our audit opinion.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 61
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TAWANA RESOURCES NL AND
CONTROLLED ENTITIES (CONT)
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001.
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion:
a) the financial report of Tawana Resources NL is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:
i. giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December
2013 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in
Note 1.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualification to the opinion expressed above, attention is drawn to the following matter. As a
result of the matters described in the going concern paragraph in Note 1 to the financial statements,
there is inherent uncertainty whether the consolidated entity will be able to continue as a going
concern and therefore whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course
of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.
Report on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the remuneration report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 31
December 2013. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation
of the remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion, the remuneration report of Tawana Resources NL for the year ended 31 December
2013, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 62
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TAWANA RESOURCES NL AND
CONTROLLED ENTITIES (CONT)
Matters Relating to the Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Report
This auditor’s report relates to the financial report of Tawana Resources NL for the year ended 31
December 2013 included on Tawana Resources NL’s web site. The company’s directors are
responsible for the integrity of the Tawana Resources NL web site. We have not been engaged to
report on the integrity of the Tawana Resources NL web site. The auditor’s report refers only to the
financial report. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been
hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks
arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited
financial report to confirm the information included in the audited financial report presented on this
web site.
William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136
J.C. Luckins
Director
Dated this day of March 2014
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 63
SCHEDULE OF MINING TENEMENTS
Mining & Exploration tenements currently held by the consolidated entity are as follows:
Location Title held by % held by Title
Tawana group
Kareevlei Wes Diamond Resources Pty Ltd 100% NC 30/5/1/2/2/081 MR
South Africa
Orapa Seolo Botswana (Pty) Ltd 100% PL 61/2007
Botswana
Mofe Creek Tawana Liberia Inc 100% MEL 12029
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 64
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS AT 25 MARCH 2014
Additional information included in accordance with the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities
Exchange Limited. The information is current as at 25 March 2014.
1. Substantial shareholders
On 11 October 2013 the Company received a substantial shareholder form from Gryphon
Minerals Limited stating that Gryphon Minerals Limited had a relevant interest in 114,250,000
ordinary shares representing 11.70% of the voting shareholding of the Company.
2. Statement of issued capital
(a) Distribution of fully paid ordinary shareholders
Size of holding Number of Shares held
holders
1 – 1,000 183 108,757
1,001 – 5,000 364 1,116,944
5,001 – 10,000 263 2,100,385
10,001 – 100,000 777 33,529,671
100,001 and over 751 1,176,611,148
2,338 1,213,466,905
(b) All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.
(c) At the date of this report there were 989 shareholders who held less than a marketable parcel of
shares.
3. Options
Exercise Expiry date Number of Number of
price options holders
Unlisted options $0.05 9 Sep 2014 5,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.05 10 Nov 2015 1,250,000 1
Unlisted options $0.036 30 April 2015 27,000,000 6
Unlisted options $0.036 30 April 2015 1,500,000 1
Unlisted options $0.0001 12 Dec 2016 10,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.0001 12 Dec 2016 10,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.0001 12 Dec 2016 10,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.015 12 Dec 2016 31,500,000 5
Unlisted options $0.046 12 Dec 2016 10,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.018 12 Dec 2016 10,000,000 1
Unlisted options $0.039 20 Jan 2017 1,000,000 1
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 65
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS AT 25 MARCH 2014
4. Quotation
Listed securities in Tawana Resources NL are quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange
and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
5. Twenty largest shareholders
The twenty largest shareholders hold 47.40% of the issued capital of the Company as at 25
March 2014.
No. Shareholder Number of % of
shares issued
capital
1 Gryphon Minerals Limited 120,800,000 9.65%
2 Spring Plains Past Co (Vic) PL 57,554,909 4.60%
3 Merriwee Pty Ltd (Merriwee Super Fund A/C) 53,350,000 4.26%
4 Sisu International Pty Ltd 45,447,000 3.63%
5 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 37,982,710 3.04%
6 Computershare Company Nominees Limited 37,912,138 3.03%
7 Black Peak Holdings Pty Ltd 30,000,000 2.40%
8 BT Portfolio Services Limited 25,500,000 2.04%
9 Mr Julian Babarczy 25,173,288 2.82%
10 Symorgh Investments Pty Ltd 25,000,000 1.99%
11 Basapa Pty Ltd 20,753,849 1.66%
12 Bainpro Nominees Pty Limited 18,734,575 1.50%
13 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 18,105,387 1.45%
14 Gryphon Minerals Limited 14,250,000 1.14%
15 Trayburn Pty Ltd 11,912,926 0.95%
16 Quality Life Pty Ltd (The Viking Fund A/c) 11,500,000 0.92%
17 Capital Accretion Pty Ltd 11,493,029 0.92%
18 Mrs Sarah Freeman 10,000,000 0.80%
19 143 Pty Ltd 9,076,667 0.73%
20 Neville James Miles 8,501,101 0.68%
593,047,579 47.40%
TAWANA RESOURCES NL ABN 69 085 166 721 66
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS AT 25 MARCH 2014
Loss per share and headline earnings per share
Classification of securities as ordinary shares
The Company has only one category of ordinary shares included in basic loss per share.
Classification of securities as potential ordinary shares
There are currently no securities to be classified as dilutive potential ordinary shares on issue.
2013 2012
Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
calculation of basic loss per share 988,087,834 865,231,783
$ $
Net loss from continuing and discontinuing operations (3,315,988) (6,473,524)
Net loss from continuing operations (3,205,686) (6,460,725)
The loss per share calculation as disclosed on the Statement of Comprehensive Income does not
include instruments that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future as these
instruments were anti-dilutive in the periods presented. A summary of such instruments is as follows:
Equity securities Number of Number of
securities potential
ordinary
shares
Options over ordinary shares 148,000,000 148,000,000
No options have been issued subsequent to year end but prior to the date of issue of these financial
statements.
Headline earnings per share (unaudited)
Reconciliation of net loss to headline earnings
Consolidated
2013 2012
$ $
Net loss (3,205,686) (6,460,725)
Add:
Loss from discontinued operations after tax (110,302) (12,799)
Headline earnings from continuing and discontinuing operations
used in the calculation of headline earnings per share (3,315,988) (6,473,524)
Headline earnings per share (cents) (0.33) (0.75)
28 March 2014
Sponsor
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