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Audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018
MC Mining Limited
Previously Coal of Africa Limited
(Incorporated and registered in Australia)
Registration number ABN 008 905 388
ISIN: AU000000MCM9
JSE share code: MCZ ASX/AIM code: MCM
AUDITED ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2018
(Expressed in United States Dollars unless otherwise stated)
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The directors of MC Mining Limited submit herewith the annual report of the Company and the entities controlled by the
Company (its subsidiaries), collectively referred to as the "Group", for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. All balances
are denominated in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.
In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the directors report as follows:
Information about the directors and key management personnel
The names and particulars of the directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are set out below.
Unless otherwise stated, the directors held office during the whole of the financial year:
Bernard Robert Pryor Independent Non-Executive Chairman Mr Pryor is currently the chief executive officer of
Alufer Mining Limited and was previously the CEO
of African Minerals Limited and prior to that the
Chief Executive of Q Resources Plc. Between 2006
and 2010 he held senior executive positions within
Anglo American Plc as Head of Business
Development, and CEO of Anglo Ferrous Brazil Inc.
David Hugh Brown Executive Director and Chief Executive Mr Brown is a Chartered Accountant (CA (SA)) and
Officer completed his articles with Ernst & Young,
graduating from the University of Cape Town. Mr
Brown joined MC Mining following a tenure of
almost 14 years at Impala Platinum Holdings
Limited (Implats). He joined the Impala Group in
1999 and served as CFO of Implats before being
appointed chief executive officer in 2006. He is
currently an independent Non-executive Director
of Vodacom Group Limited and Northam Platinum
Limited. In the past he has served as a non-
executive director of Simmer & Jack Limited, as
well as Edcon Holdings Limited and chairman of
ASX listed Zimplats Holdings Limited.
Brenda Berlin Executive Director and Chief Financial Ms Berlin was appointed as CFO and Executive
Officer Director of MC Mining on 24 April 2018 from
Implats where she held the position of Group CFO.
Brenda joined Implats in 2004 and held a number
of senior appointments including head of group
corporate finance activities until her appointment
as CFO in 2011. She is a CA (SA) and obtained
degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand
and completed her articles at PwC South Africa.
Prior to working at Implats, Brenda worked for
Johnnic Holdings Limited in the corporate finance
department and following its unbundling,
remained with JCI Limited (JCI) assuming
responsibility for business development. After
leaving JCI Brenda commenced working for
Southern Mining Corporation Limited.
De Wet Olivier Schutte Executive Director and Chief Financial Mr Schutte resigned as CFO and Executive Director
Officer on 30 November 2017. De Wet is a CA (SA) and
completed an MBA at the University of Virginia in
2002. He has been involved at a senior level in the
mining and natural resources industry for the past
16 years, most notably as Managing Director,
Natural Resources at Macquarie Bank and CFO at
the listed platinum producer, Atlatsa Resources
Corporation Limited. Prior to these positions he
worked for Harmony Gold Mining (Pty) Ltd as its
New Business and Exploration Executive for a
period of three years.
An Chee Sin Non-executive Director Mr Chee Sin is an Accredited Tax Practitioner with
the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax
Professionals and is also a Chartered Accountant
with the Institute of Singapore Chartered
Accountants. He has more than 17 years of
extensive experience in international and local
corporate taxation and co-founded Pinnacle Tax
Services Pte Ltd (Pinnacle Tax) in 2004. Prior to
joining Pinnacle Tax he held the position of
Director of Corporate Tax with KPMG and has
coordinated various advisory projects, including
cross-border fund structures, corporate
restructurings, treasury and mergers and
acquisitions.
Andrew David Mifflin Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Mifflin obtained his BSc. (Hons) Mining
Engineering from Staffordshire University and has
a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Andrew has over 30 years' experience specifically
in the coal mining arena. His experience spans
across various organisations such as British Coal
Corporation, Xstrata and more recently GVK
Resources. He has gained in depth knowledge in
coal operations, both thermal and hard coking
coal as well as in project development.
Brian He Zhen Non-executive Director Mr Zhen holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration from Sichuan University and is
currently Marketing and Public Relations Executive
for Pan African Mining Pvt. Ltd. Between 2012 and
2015, Brian worked as Managing Director of Real
Gain Investment Pvt. Ltd and was responsible for
infrastructure and construction market
development, as well as overseas market
investments. He has previously served as
Construction Manager for CRI - Eagle Investments
(Pty) Ltd and Eagle Canyon Investments (Pty) Ltd.
Khomotso Brian Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Mosehla is a CA (SA) and completed his articles
Mosehla with KPMG. Khomotso worked at African
Merchant Bank Limited for five years where he
gained a broad range of experience, including
management buy-out, leveraged buy-out and
capital restructuring/raising transactions. In 2003,
he established Mvelaphanda Corporate Finance
for the development of Mvelaphanda's mining and
non-mining interests. Mr Mosehla served as a
director on the boards of several companies,
including Mvelaphanda Resources Limited, and he
is currently the CEO of Mosomo Investment
Holdings Proprietary Limited. Mr Mosehla is
currently a Non-executive Director of Northam
Platinum Limited as well as Zambezi Platinum
Limited.
Peter George Cordin Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Cordin has a Bachelor of Engineering from the
University of Western Australia and is experienced
in the evaluation, development and operation of
resource projects within Australia and overseas.
He is a Non-executive Director of Vital Metals
Limited and Aurora Minerals Limited.
Rudolph Henry Torlage Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Torlage resigned as a Director of the Company
on 26 April 2018. He is a CA (SA) and has over
twenty years' experience with ArcelorMittal South
Africa Limited (AMSA). He is currently General
Manager, Strategy and Special Projects and a
Board member of various unlisted AMSA Group
companies. He was previously the Executive
Director Finance at AMSA.
Shangren Ding Non-executive Director Mr Ding is an experienced professional engineer
and has worked for a number of mining and
energy companies as well as acting as a consultant
to government geological bureaus. Shangren has
over 30 years' experience predominantly in the
coal mining sector and has gained extensive
operational coal mining knowledge through chief
operating roles at a number of mines in the
Heilongjiang province in the People's Republic of
China. Since 2014, Mr Ding has worked in a
number of senior roles for Beijing Haohua Energy
Resource Co., Ltd.
Thabo Felix Mosololi Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Mosololi is a CA (SA) and brings considerable
expertise as a director of various companies as
well as from his time as Finance Director and
Operations Director with Tsogo Sun. Thabo has 20
years of experience within the South African
corporate environment. Mr Mosololi is currently a
director of Pan African Resources PLC.
De Wet Schutte resigned on 30 November 2017 and Rudolph Torlage resigned on 26 April 2018 while Brenda Berlin, An
Chee Sin and Brian He Zhen were appointed to the Board of Directors on 24 April 2018. All other directors held office
during and since the end of the previous financial year.
Directorships of other listed companies
Directorships of other listed companies held by the directors in the three years immediately before the end of the financial
year are as follows:
Director Company Period of directorship
Bernard Pryor None
David Brown Vodacom Group Limited 2012 - Present
Northam Platinum Limited 2017 - Present
Brenda Berlin Impala Platinum Holdings Limited 2011-2017
Zimplats Holdings Limited 2011-2017
An Chee Sin None
Andrew Mifflin None
Brian He Zhen None
Khomotso Mosehla Northam Platinum Limited 2015 - Present
Zambezi Platinum Limited 2015 - Present
Peter Cordin Vital Metals Limited 2009 - Present
Aurora Minerals Limited 2014 - Present
Rudolph Torlage None
Shangren Ding None
Thabo Mosololi Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium Limited 2013 - 2015
Pan African Resources PLC 2014 - Present
Directors' shareholdings
The following table sets out each director's relevant interest in shares or options in shares or debentures of the Company
as at the date of this report. All shareholdings, options and performance rights reflect the 20:1 share consolidation
completed in December 2017.
Director Ordinary shares Performance rights Unlisted options
B Pryor(1) 7,500 - 50,000
D Brown(2) 41,250 1,674,061 -
B Berlin - - -
A Chee Sin - - -
A Mifflin(3) - - 50,000
H Zhen - - -
K Mosehla(4) - - 50,000
P Cordin(5) 68,553 - 50,000
S Ding - - -
T Mosololi(6) 500 - 50,000
117,803 1,674,061 250,000
(1) Mr Pryor was issued with the following share options:
- 50,000 share options with an exercise price of GBP1.10, and expiring three years from date of issue, issued
on 27 November 2015.
(2) Mr Brown was issued with the following performance rights:
- 485,702 unlisted conditional performance rights were granted on 30 November 2015. 562,747 performance
rights were granted on 30 November 2016. 625,612 performance rights were granted on 24 November 2017.
The performance rights were granted for no consideration. No exercise price is payable upon exercise of the
performance rights.
(3) Mr Mifflin was issued 50,000 share options with an exercise price of GBP1.10, and expiring three years from date
of issue, issued on 27 November 2015.
(4) Mr Mosehla was issued 50,000 share options with an exercise price of GBP1.10, and expiring three years from
date of issue, issued on 27 November 2015.
(5) 47,915 shares are held by the Cordin Pty Ltd (The Cordin Family Trust) and 20,638 shares held by Cordin Pty Ltd
(The Cordin Superannuation Fund). Mr Cordin is a beneficiary of both the trust and superannuation fund. Mr
Cordin was issued 50,000 share options with an exercise price of GBP1.10, and expiring three years from date of
issue, issued on 27 November 2015.
(6) Mr Mosololi was issued 50,000 share options with an exercise price of GBP1.10, and expiring three years from
date of issue, issued on 27 November 2015.
Remuneration of directors and key management personnel
Information about the remuneration of directors is set out in the remuneration report of this directors' report, on pages 15
to 16. Shareholder nominee non-executive directors are not remunerated. During the reporting period, no senior
management satisfy the criteria of 'key management personnel'.
Share options granted to directors and senior management
During and since the end of the financial year, share options and performance rights were granted to Directors and key
management personnel of the Company and of its controlled entities as part of their remuneration. Details of options and
performance rights granted to Directors and senior management are set out on pages 18 to 19.
Company secretary
Mr Tony Bevan, a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years' experience, is the Company Secretary and works with
Endeavour Corporate Pty Ltd, the company engaged to provide contract secretarial, accounting and administration services
to MC Mining.
Principal activities
The Company is a limited company incorporated in Australia. Its common shares are listed on the ASX, the AIM and the JSE
in South Africa. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the acquisition, exploration, development
and operation of metallurgical and thermal coal projects in South Africa.
The Group's principal assets and projects include:
- The Uitkomst Colliery, an operating metallurgical coal mine with a circa 16 year life of mine (LOM);
- Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project;
- The Vele Colliery, a semi-soft coking and thermal coal mine, which remains on care and maintenance; and
- Three exploration and development stage coking and thermal coal projects, namely Chapudi, Generaal and
Mopane in the Soutpansberg Coalfield;
During the year, the Mooiplaats Colliery, which was on care and maintenance, was sold in November 2017.
Review of operations - Operational salient features
- No fatalities (FY2017: none) and one LTI, our first incident in four years (FY2017: none);
- The Uitkomst Colliery produced 607,960 tonnes (t) of raw coal comprising 505,130t of run of mine (ROM) coal
and 102,830t bought-in during the period;
- The Colliery sold 475,089t of coal - 329,060t from ROM coal, 53,699t from blending slurry and 92,330t from
purchased coal - generating sales revenue of $32.7 million;
- Metallurgical and thermal coal markets were favourable during the twelve months with coking coal prices
increasing due to weather-associated disruptions in Australia but softened towards the end of FY2018 while
thermal coal prices improved due to steady demand;
- The Company completed a revised developed plan for the fully permitted Makhado Project reducing capital
requirements and the construction period, leading to earlier than planned production, an extended LOM and
amended sales and marketing plans;
- The Vele Colliery remained on care and maintenance and was granted an amendment to its Integrated Water
Use Licence (IWUL) during the reporting period. This amendment is required for the diversion of a perennial
stream for the plant modification process. The Company continues to assess the status of the operation within
the Group;
Corporate salient features
- Increase of the Uitkomst BEE interest to 30% ensuring the Colliery complies with the draft Mining Charter 3
ownership requirements;
- Successful action resulting in the High Court of South Africa discharging an interim interdict, originally granted in
December 2014, against the Makhado Project Environmental Authorisation;
- Commencement of Makhado Project hard coking and export thermal coal off-take discussions with various
parties resulting in negotiations being at an advanced stage at the end of the period. Discussions with potential
funders for Makhado have started and various funding structures are being assessed;
- The Company continued the search for a second cash generator and assessed several potential targets during the
period but these did not meet MC Mining's investment criteria;
- The Company changed its name from Coal of Africa Limited to MC Mining during the period to reflect its
potential growth, particularly of its hard coking (metallurgical) coal prospects; and
- Completion of a 20:1 share consolidation in December 2017.
Subsequent events
Khethekile Mining (Pty) Ltd
The Group purchased the business operations of Khethekile Mining (Pty) Ltd (Khethekile), the independent mining contractor
at the Uitkomst Colliery. The transaction resulted in Uitkomst acquiring all of Khethekile's mining equipment (including
conveyor systems and coal mining and transportation equipment) and taking transfer, in accordance with section 197 of the
Labour Relations Act of South Africa, of some 340 Khethekile employees. The acquisition of Khethekile's mining assets cost
$4.9 million (R65 million) and all regulatory approvals and conditions precedent were satisfied and the transaction closed on
1 August 2018.
Mooiplaats Colliery S102
The S102 application to, amongst other things, incorporate certain prospecting rights into Mooiplaats Colliery's mining right
was approved by the Department of Mineral Resources ("DMR") in August 2018. The timing of the ten quarterly payments
to settle the remaining balance of R112.9 million of the purchase price was dependent on the S102 approval. The first
quarterly payment of R11.3 million was received in August 2018.
Makhado Project Regulatory Progress
In September 2018 the DMR approved the Environmental Authorisation for the Makhado project.
There have been no other events between 30 June 2018 and the date of this report which necessitate adjustment to the
consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of financial position, consolidated statements
of changes in equity and the consolidated statements of cash flows at that date.
Financial review
- Operating cash flows of $6.4 million generated by the Uitkomst Colliery;
- Payment of a $2.3 million dividend by Uitkomst with MC Mining receiving $2.0 million as a portion of the Black
Economic Empowerment (BEE) partners' dividends, which was utilised to reduce their vendor-financed investment
loans;
- The sale of Mooiplaats on 2 November 2017 for $12.9 million (ZAR179.9 million). An initial payment of $4.8 million
(ZAR67 million)was received on the transaction closing date of which $1.1 million (ZAR 15.0 million) was paid to the
Black Economic Partner, Ferret Mining and Environmental Services Proprietary Limited, in full and final settlement of
their equity. The balance of the purchase price, being $8.1 million (ZAR112.9 million) will be settled in 10 quarterly
instalments from August 2018;
- Cash of $1.5 million released from the restructuring of rehabilitation-linked guarantees and investments due to excess
collateral in these instruments arising from an improved credit rating for the Group;
- $1.5 million (R20 million) available under the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) general banking facility secured during
FY2018;
- $9.1 million (R120 million) of the $18.2 million (R240 million) three year Industrial Development Corporation of South
Africa Limited (IDC) loan was available at year-end;
- The sale of Mooiplaats yielded cost savings of $1.4 million (R18 million) during the year and a cash release to MC
Mining of $1.1 million;
- The R/$ exchange rate continues to be volatile and gains/losses from these elements are unpredictable;
- Contributing to the loss were non-cash charges of $92.5 million (FY2017: $9.3 million) which includes the following:
- impairment of the investment in Vele of $87.5 million (FY2017: $nil)
- depreciation and amortisation of $1.5 million (FY2017: $0.4 million)
- share based payment expense of $1.3 million (FY2017: $0.3 million)
- unrealised foreign exchange loss of $ 2.2 million (FY2017: gain $2 million)
- Total unrestricted cash balances at year-end of $10.9 million (FY2017: $9.6 million).
Future developments
MC Mining aims to become the premier hard coking coal producer in South Africa and will continue to build on the
progress made during FY2018. The post balance sheet acquisition of underground contract mining operations at Uitkomst
facilitates further operational efficiencies. The Company will also continue its search for a second cash generator enabling
it to move to self-sufficiency.
Uitkomst acquired the independent mining contractor, Khethekile Mining (Pty) Ltd's (Khethekile), business operations at
the Colliery subsequent to year-end. The underground mining operations were previously undertaken by Khethekile and in
terms of the transaction, Uitkomst acquired all of Khethekile's mining equipment and took transfer of approximately 340
employees working at the Colliery and at Khethekile's Newcastle offices. The integration of Khethekile's operations
together with mining optimization programs at the Colliery are expected to result in production at the Colliery improving
on FY2018 results.
The new order mining right (NOMR) for MC Mining's 69% (post BEE transaction) owned Makhado Project was granted in
May 2015 and also has a LOM IWUL. The project has 344.8 million mineable tonnes of coal in situ and the Company
completed a Competent Persons Report (CPR) during the reporting period, revising the project's development plan to
reduce execution risk, capital expenditure and shorten the mine's construction period. This revised plan has been designed
to ensure scalability, dependant on market conditions and Makhado will generate 4.0 million tonnes per annum of ROM
coal yielding hard coking coal and export quality thermal coal.
The revised project delivers similar returns to the original Makhado Project with significantly reduced execution risk as a
result of the construction period reducing from 26 to 12 months, resulting in an estimated payback period of 42 months.
This positions Makhado to take advantage of higher global coal prices due to the limited number of new collieries being
built and the Company awaits access to two farms comprising the project area prior to development proceeding. These
properties are subject to the finalization of the legislated land claims process and the Company has also commenced the
process to obtain access in terms of mining legislation. The drive to secure access to the Makhado Project is running in
parallel with the funding and marketing processes and the Company is hopeful that the construction of this project will
commence during the calendar year.
The exploration and development of MC Mining's Soutpansberg coalfield prospects is the catalyst for the long-term growth
of the Company. The DMR is processing the Company's NOMR applications for the Mopane, Generaal, Chapudi and Telema
& Gray Projects and these licences will hopefully be granted during FY2019.
The Vele Colliery is expected to remain on care and maintenance while its status in the Group is being assessed.
Environmental regulations
The Group's operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations under either Commonwealth or State
legislation and there has consequently been no breach. The Group is subject to numerous environmental regulations in
South Africa, including:
- The environmental provisions in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (No 28 of 2002);
- National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998);
- National Water Act (No. 45 of 1965);
- Environment Conservation Act (No. 73 of 1989); and
- National Environmental Management Air Quality Act (No. 39 of 2004).
The Board believes that there are adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental impacts but from
time to time statutory non-compliances may occur. The Board takes these seriously and continues to monitor compliance.
Corporate Governance
The Group recognises the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability. The Directors have
accordingly followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council. For further information on
corporate governance policies adopted by MC Mining Limited, refer to the website :
https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/YD_6CwjxVRS8EJ9PI1JoQD and the annual report.
Dividends
No dividend has been paid or proposed for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 (FY2017: nil).
Shares under option or issued on exercise of options or performance rights
All share, options and performance rights disclosed in this report reflect changes resulting from the 20:1 share
consolidation completed in December 2017.
Details of unissued shares under option as at the date of this report are:
Number of shares Class of shares Exercise price Expiry date
under option
Investec options 1,000,000 Ordinary ZAR26.40 21 October 2018
ESOP Unlisted Options 250,000 Ordinary GBP1.10 27 November 2018
Total Unlisted Options 1,250,000
The holders of these options do not have the right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the Company
or of any other body corporate or registered scheme.
Details of unissued performance rights granted as at the date of this report are:
Number of shares under Class of shares Exercise price Expiry date
performance rights
Performance rights 1,027,209 Ordinary Nil 1 December 2018
Performance rights 1,082,875 Ordinary Nil 29 November 2019
Performance rights 1,722,383 Ordinary Nil 23 November 2020
Total performance rights 3,832,467
No shares or interests were issued during or since the end of the financial year as a result of exercise of options.
Indemnification of officers and auditors
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the directors of the Company, the
company secretary, and all executive officers of the Company and of any related body corporate against a liability incurred
by such a director, secretary or executive officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001.
The Company has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law,
indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Company or of any related body corporate against a liability
incurred by such an officer or auditor.
Directors' meetings
The following table sets out the number of directors' meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) held during
the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each director (while they were a director or committee
member). During the financial year, a total of four scheduled board meetings were held as well as four Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and Safety and Health Committee meetings while six Audit and Risk Committee meetings were
held.
Board Meetings Audit and Risk Nomination and Safety, Health and
Committee Meetings Remuneration Environment
Committee Meetings Committee Meetings
Director Held Attended Held Attended Held Attended Held Attended
B Pryor 4 4 4 4 6 6 - -
D Brown 4 4 - - 6 6 4 4
B Berlin(1) 2 2 - - - - - -
D Schutte(2) 2 2 - - - - - -
A Chee Sin(3) 1 1 - - - - - -
A Mifflin 4 4 - - - - 4 4
H Zhen(3) 1 1 - - - - - -
K Mosehla 4 4 4 4 - - - -
P Cordin 4 4 - - - - 4 4
R Torlage(4) 3 3 - - - - - -
S Ding 4 4 - - - - - -
T Mosololi 4 2 4 4 6 6 - -
(1) Joined the Company in March 2018 and appointed as CFO and Executive Director in April 2018
(2) Resigned in November 2017
(3) Appointed in April 2018
(4) Resigned in April 2018
Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No persons applied for leave to bring or intervene in proceedings on behalf of the Company during or since the end of the
financial year.
Non-audit services
Non-audit services were provided during the current financial year for services rendered relating to additional review
procedures. Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for services provided during the year by the auditor are
outlined in note 10 to the consolidated financial statements.
Auditor's independence declaration
The auditor's independence declaration is included on page 21 of these consolidated financial statements.
Remuneration report (audited)
This remuneration report, which forms part of the Directors report, sets out information about the remuneration of MC
Mining Limited's Directors and its senior management for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. The prescribed details for
each person covered by this report are detailed below under the following headings:
- Director details;
- Remuneration policy;
- Relationship between the remuneration policy and company performance;
- Remuneration of Directors and senior management; and
- Key terms of employment contracts.
The Board is responsible for establishing remuneration packages applicable to the Board members of the Company. The
policy adopted by the Board is to ensure that remuneration properly reflects an individual's duties and responsibilities and
that remuneration is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest calibre.
Directors' remuneration packages are also assessed in the light of the condition of markets within which the Company
operates, the Company's financial condition and the individual's contribution to the achievement of corporate objectives.
Executive Directors are remunerated by way of a salary commensurate with their required level of service.
Total remuneration for all Non-Executive Directors, excluding share-based payments, as approved by shareholders at the
November 2010 General Meeting, is not to exceed A$1,000,000 per annum ($740,700).
The Board has nominated a Nomination and Remuneration Committee which was made up as follows: Mr Pryor
(Chairman), Mr Mosololi and Mr Brown. The Company does not have any scheme relating to retirement benefits for
Executive or Non-Executive Directors.
Director and key management personnel details
The following persons acted as directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year:
- B Pryor Independent Chairman
- D Brown Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
- B Berlin(1) Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
- D Schutte(2) Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
- A Chee Sin(1) Non-Executive Director
- A Mifflin Independent Non-Executive Director
- H Zhen(1) Non-Executive Director
- K Mosehla Independent Non-Executive Director
- P Cordin Independent Non-Executive Director
- R Torlage(3) Non-Executive Director
- S Ding Non-Executive Director
- T Mosololi Independent Non-Executive Director
(1) Appointed as Directors on 24 April 2018
(2) Mr Schutte resigned as an Executive Director on 30 November 2017
(3) Mr Torlage resigned as a Non-Executive Director on 26 April 2018
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling
the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity.
Apart from the Executive Directors, no employees satisfy the definition of 'key management' to be separately disclosed in
this remuneration report.
Remuneration policy
The remuneration policy of MC Mining has been designed to align key management personnel objectives with shareholder
and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives based on
key performance areas affecting the Group's financial results. The Board of MC Mining believes the remuneration policy to
be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain management personnel to run and manage the Group, as
well as create goal congruence between Directors, management and shareholders.
The Board's policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for management personnel of the Group is as
follows:
- The remuneration structure is developed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the
Board after professional advice is periodically sought from independent external consultants.
- Management personnel receive a base salary (based on factors such as length of service and experience),
performance rights and performance incentives.
- Incentives paid in the form of cash and performance rights are intended to align the interests of the Directors,
management and the Company with those of the shareholders.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviews senior management personnel packages annually by reference to
the Group's performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors.
The performance of senior management personnel is measured against criteria agreed annually with each executive and
bonuses and incentives are linked to predetermined performance criteria. The performance criteria vary and are
determined in line with each individual's performance contract. The Board may, however, exercise its discretion in relation
to approving incentives, bonuses, options or performance rights, and can recommend changes to the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee's recommendations. Any changes must be justified by reference to measurable performance
criteria. The policy is designed to attract the highest calibre of executives and reward them for performance results leading
to long-term growth in shareholder wealth.
All remuneration paid to management personnel is valued at the cost to the Company and expensed.
The Board's policy is to remunerate Non-executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities.
Shareholder nominee Non-executive Directors are not remunerated. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee
determines payments to the Non-executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice,
duties and accountability. The maximum aggregate amount of fees, excluding share-based payments that can be paid to
Non-executive Directors is A$1,000,000 ($740,700).
To assist Directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if a director considers it necessary to obtain
independent professional advice to properly discharge the responsibility of their office as a director then, provided the
director first obtains approval from the Chairman for incurring such expense, the Company will pay the reasonable
expenses associated with obtaining such advice.
Options granted under the Employee Share Option Plan do not carry dividend or voting rights. Options are valued using a
binomial option pricing model and the Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to validate the price calculated.
The Company has a shareholder approved performance rights plan (the Plan) to assist in the reward, retention and
motivation of eligible employees and to align the interest of eligible employee with the shareholders of the Company. Prior
to a performance right being exercised, the performance grants do not carry any dividend or voting rights. Any
performance rights will be granted for no consideration and no exercise price is payable upon exercise of the performance
rights.
All the performance rights proposed to be granted are subject to the following vesting conditions:
- Vesting of the performance rights will be subject to a hurdle rate based on the compound annual growth rate in total
shareholder return (TSR) across the three years commencing on the grant date of the performance rights
(Performance Period).
- The hurdle is a measure of the increase in the Company's share price and is a target for the TSR.
- The base price for the TSR calculation will be the volume weighted average price (VWAP) of shares over the five days
prior to the grant date.
- The end price for the TSR calculation will be the VWAP over the last five days of the Performance Period.
Performance-based remuneration
The key performance indicators (KPIs) are set annually, which includes consultation with management personnel to ensure
buy-in. The measures are specifically tailored to the area each individual is involved in and has a level of control over. The
KPIs target areas the Board believes hold greater potential for group expansion and profit, covering financial and non-
financial as well as short and long-term goals.
Performance in relation to the KPIs is assessed annually, with bonuses being awarded depending on the number and
deemed difficulty of the KPIs achieved.
Hedging of Management Remuneration
No member of executive management entered into an arrangement during or since the end of the financial year to limit
the risk relating to any element of that person's remuneration.
Relationship between remuneration policy and Company performance
The tables below set out summary information about the Group's earnings and movements in shareholder wealth for the
five years to June 2018.
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Revenue 32,693 - - - 4,060
Net loss before tax from continuing operations 97,043* 17,662 23,903 6,711 84,120
Net loss after tax from continuing operations 103,763 17,367 22,472 6,711 84,120
Share price at start of year (1) A$0.05 A$0.06 A$0.09 A$0.07 A$0.19
Share price at end of year A$0.36 A$0.05 A$0.06 A$0.09 A$0.07
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Basic and diluted loss per share ($ cents) from 73.54* 17.26 1.19 0.47 8.02
continuing operations
* includes the $87.5 million impairment of the Vele Colliery assets
(1) The share price at the start of the year is prior to the share consolidation that took place in December 2017.
Remuneration of directors and key management personnel
Details of the nature and amount of each major element of the remuneration of each director are:
Short term employee benefits Post- Share- Total Share
employment based based
benefits payments % of
Total
2018 Salary and fees Bonus Non - Super- Termination Options /
monetary annuation benefits Shares
benefits
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ %
Non-Executive Directors
B Pryor 69,566 - - - - - 69,566 -
A Chee Sin(1) - - - - - - - -
A Mifflin 46,278 - - - - - 46,278 -
H Zhen(1) - - - - - - - -
K Mosehla 47,076 - - - - - 47,076 -
P Cordin 42,263 - - 4,015 - - 46,278 -
R Torlage(2) - - - - - - - -
S Ding - - - - - - - -
T Mosololi 47,076 - - - - - 47,076 -
Executive Directors
D Brown 479,667 210,446 - - - 272,924 963,037 28
B Berlin(3) 131,270 - - - - - 131,270 -
D Schutte (4) 125,344 109,120 - - 178,470 - 412,934 -
988,540 319,566 - 4,015 178,470 272,924 1,763,515 15
(1) Mr Chee Sin and Mr Zhen were appointed on 24 April 2018
(2) Mr Torlage resigned on 26 April 2018
(3) Ms Berlin was appointed on 24 April 2018.
(4) Mr Schutte resigned on 30 November 2017
No director appointed during the period received a payment as part of his consideration for agreeing to hold the position.
In September 2017, performance bonuses of $0.3 million were paid out in relation to certain performance targets met for
the 2017 financial year. The performance targets were based on a combination of individual performance and corporate
key performance indicators including; safety, acquisition of a cash generator and the sale of Mooiplaats.
Short term employee benefits Post- Share- Total Share
employment based based
benefis payments % of
Total
2017 Salary Bonus Non - Super- Termination Options / Salary Bonus
and fees monetary annuation benefits Shares and fees
benefits
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ %
Non-Executive Directors
B Pryor 54,573 - - - - - 54,573 -
A Mifflin 39,964 - - 3,441 - - 43,405 -
K Mosehla 36,371 - - - - - 36,371 -
P Cordin 39,639 - - 3,766 - - 43,405 -
R Torlage 36,371 - - - - - 36,371 -
S Ding - - - - - - - -
T Mosololi 36,371 - - - - - 36,371 -
Executive Directors
D Brown 445,867 179,271 - - - 155,653 780,791 20
D Schutte 278,142 101,173 - - - 98,830 478,145 21
967,298 280,444 - 7,207 - 254,483 1,509,432 17
Key Management
C Bronn(1) 249,957 58,918 - - - - 308,875 -
1,217,255 339,362 - 7,207 - 254,483 1,818,307 14
(1) Mr Bronn resigned as Chief Operating Officer on 30 June 2017. No replacement was named and there is no
additional key management personnel this year.
Share-based payments granted as compensation for the current financial year
During the financial year, the following share-based payment arrangements were in existence:
Exercise Grant date
Option series Number Grant date Expiry date price value Vesting date
ESOP unlisted options 250,000 27/11/2015 27/11/2018 GBP1.10 AUD0.024 (1)
(1) A total of 250,000 options (post the 20:1 share consolidation) were granted to non-executive Directors Mr Pryor,
Mr Mifflin, Mr Mosehla, Mr Cordin and Mr Mosololi vesting immediately on grant date.
The following grants of share-based payment compensation to executive management personnel relate to the current
financial year:
During the financial year
% of
compensation
% of % of for the year
Name Number Number grant grant consisting of
Option series granted vested vested forfeited options
D Brown Performance grant 625,612 - - n/a 28
D Schutte(1) Performance grant 394,862 - - 100% 0
(1) Mr Schutte resigned during the financial year and therefore forfeited the performance grant.
During the year, none of the executive management personnel exercised options or performance rights granted to them as
part of their compensation.
Key terms of employment contracts
The Company has entered into formal contractual employment agreements with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief
Financial Officer who are both Executive Directors of the Company. There are no formal contractual employment
agreements with any other member of the Board. The employment conditions of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer are:
Current
1. Mr Brown's appointment as CEO commenced on 1 February 2014 with an annual remuneration of ZAR6.1 million
and a six-month notice period. During the year, Mr Brown received 625,612 performance rights. The
performance rights factor in a hurdle rate based on the compound annual growth rate of total shareholder
return across the period from the grant date.
2. Ms Berlin was appointed on 24 April 2018 as CFO Financial Director with an annual remuneration of ZAR5.1
million and a six month notice period. No performance rights were awarded to Ms Berlin during the period.
3. Mr Schutte resigned as CFO on 30 November 2017 and under his agreement he received an annual remuneration
of ZAR3.8 million with a three month notice period. All performance rights previously awarded to Mr Schutte
were forfeited on his resignation.
Loans from Key Management Personnel
No loans were provided to or received from Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2018.
Other Transactions
No other transactions were entered into with any member of Key Management Personnel other than those detailed in this
Remuneration Report.
Director equity holdings
Option holdings
The movement during the reporting period in the number of options over ordinary shares at GBP1.10, vesting immediately
held directly, indirectly or beneficially by each director including their personally-related entities, is as follows:
Held at Granted as Exercised Expired/Other Held at
1 July 2017 remuneration changes 30 June 2018
Non-Executive Directors
B Pryor 1,000,000 - - (950,000)(1) 50,000
A Chee Sin - - - - -
A Mifflin 1,000,000 - - (950,000)(1) 50,000
H Zhen - - - - -
K Mosehla 1,000,000 - - (950,000)(1) 50,000
P Cordin 1,000,000 - - (950,000)(1) 50,000
R Torlage - - - - -
S Ding - - - - -
T Mosololi 1,000,000 - - (950,000)(1) 50,000
Executive Directors
D Brown - - - - -
B Berlin - - - - -
D Schutte - - - - -
(1) The number of options reduced as a result of the 20:1 share consolidation completed during the period
The movement during the reporting period in the number of performance grants over ordinary shares exercisable in three
years' time subject to performance criteria, held directly, indirectly or beneficially by each director including their
personally-related entities, is as follows:
Held at Granted as Exercised Expired/Other Held at
1 July 2017 remuneration changes 30 June 2018
Non-Executive Directors
B Pryor - - - - -
A Chee Sin - - - - -
A Mifflin - - - - -
H Zhen - - - - -
K Mosehla - - - - -
P Cordin - - - - -
R Torlage - - - - -
S Ding - - - - -
T Mosololi - - - - -
Executive Directors
D Brown 1,048,449 625,612 - - 1,674,061
B Berlin - - - - -
D Schutte(1) 671,683 394,862 - (1,066,545) -
(1) Mr Schutte resigned during the financial year and therefore forfeited all performance rights
The movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares held, directly, indirectly or beneficially by
each director including their personally-related entities, is as follows:
Held at Granted as Exercised Expired/Other Held at
1 July 2017 remuneration changes(1) 30 June 2018
Non-Executive Directors
B Pryor 150,000 - - (142,500) 7,500
A Chee Sin - - - - -
A Mifflin - - - - -
H Zhen - - - - -
K Mosehla - - - - -
P Cordin 1,371,059 - - (1,302,506) 68,553
R Torlage - - - - -
S Ding - - - - -
T Mosololi 10,000 - - (9,500) 500
Executive Directors
D Brown 825,000 - - (783,750) 41,250
B Berlin - - - - -
D Schutte - - - - -
(1) 20:1 share consolidation completed in December 2017
This marks the end of the remuneration report.
This directors' report is signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to s298(2) of the Corporations
Act 2001.
On behalf of the Directors
Bernard Robert Pryor David Hugh Brown
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
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The Board of Directors
MC Mining Limited
Suite8, 7 The Esplanade
Mount Pleasant WA 6153
27 September 2018
Dear Directors
MC Mining Limited (formerly Coal of Africa Limited)
In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the
following declaration of independence to the directors of MC Mining Limited.
As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of MC Mining Limited for the
financial year ended 30 June 2018, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there
have been no contraventions of:
(i) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to
the audit; and
(ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Yours sincerely
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU
David Newman
Partner
Chartered Accountants
DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
The directors declare that:
a) in the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as
and when they become due and payable;
b) in the directors' opinion, the attached consolidated financial statements are in compliance with International
Financial Reporting Standards, as stated in Note 1.1 to the consolidated financial statements;
c) in the directors' opinion, the attached consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with
the Corporations Act 2001, including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the Consolidated Entity; and
d) the directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the Directors
Bernard Pryor David Brown
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
27 September 2018 27 September 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 30 June 2018
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Note $'000 $'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 5 32 693 -
Cost of sales 6 (27,340) -
Gross profit 5,353 -
Other operating income 7 1,410 368
Other operating (losses)/gains 8 (1,192) 4,136
Impairment expense 9 (87,475) (10,624)
Administrative expenses 10 (12,704) (10,683)
Operating loss (94,608) (16,803)
Interest income 1,201 326
Finance costs 11 (3,636) (1,185)
Loss before tax (97,043) (17,662)
Income tax (charge)/credit 12 (6,720) 295
Net loss for the year from continuing operations (103,763) (17,367)
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year from operations classified as held for sale 13 2,185 1,815
LOSS FOR THE YEAR (101,578) (15,552)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of income tax
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations (2,393) 16,057
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year (103,971) 505
Loss for the year attributable to:
Owners of the Company (101,413) (15,536)
Non-controlling interests (165) (16)
(101,578) (15,552)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:
Owners of the Company (103,806) 521
Non-controlling interests (165) (16)
(103,971) 505
Loss per share 14
From continuing operations and discontinued operations
Basic and diluted (cents per share) (71.99) (15.45)
From continuing operations
Basic and diluted (cents per share) (73.54) (17.26)
Headline loss per share (12.12) (7.89)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 30 June 2018
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Note $'000 $'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Development, exploration and evaluation expenditure 15 144,922 232,822
Property, plant and equipment 16 29,452 30,531
Other receivables 18 226 237
Other financial assets 19 4,324 9,171
Restricted cash 22 84 52
Loan receivable 13 3,946 -
Deferred tax assets 27 - 5,713
Total non-current assets 182,954 278,526
Current assets
Inventories 20 730 1,688
Trade and other receivables 21 5,496 6,107
Tax receivable 36 326
Loan receivable 13 3,290 -
Other financial assets 19 4 5
Cash and cash equivalents 22 10,931 9,624
20,487 17,750
Assets classified as held for sale 23 - 9,791
Total current assets 20,487 27,541
Total assets 203,441 306,067
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Deferred consideration 24 - 1,916
Borrowings 25 10,191 8,197
Provisions 26 5,458 7,468
Deferred tax liability 27 5,991 6,087
Other liabilities 28 181 -
Total non-current liabilities 21,821 23,668
Current liabilities
Deferred consideration 24 2,017 -
Trade and other payables 29 6,845 4,224
Provisions 26 569 597
Other liabilities 28 1,024 -
Current tax liabilities 431 1,290
10,886 6,111
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 23 - 3,414
Total current liabilities 10,886 9,525
Total liabilities 32,707 33,193
NET ASSETS 170,734 272,874
EQUITY
Issued capital 30 1,040,950 1,040,950
Accumulated deficit 31 (851,535) (750,100)
Reserves 32 (19,075) (18,535)
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 170,340 272,315
Non-controlling interests 34 394 559
TOTAL EQUITY 170,734 272,874
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 30 June 2018
Issued capital Accumulated Share based Capital Warrants Foreign Attributable Non- Total equity
deficit payment profits reserve currency to owners controlling
reserve reserve translation of the interests
reserve parent
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Balance at 1 July 2017 1,040,950 (750,100) 713 91 1,134 (20,473) 272,315 559 272,874
Total comprehensive loss for the year - (101,413) - - - (1,879) (103,292) (165) (103,457)
Loss for the year - (101,413) - - - - (101,413) (165) (101,578)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax - - - - - (2,393) (2,393) - (2,393)
Sale of Mooiplaats Colliery - - - - - 514 514 - 514
Dividends - (22) - - - - (22) - (22)
Performance grants issued to employees - - 616 - - - 616 - 616
Share options cancelled/forfeited - - (161) - - - (161) - (161)
IFRS 2 Black economic empowerment charge - - 884 - - - 884 - 884
Balance at 30 June 2018 1,040,950 (851,535) 2,052 91 1,134 (22,352) 170,340 394 170,734
Balance at 1 July 2016 1,006,435 (736,403) 2,274 91 - (36,530) 235,867 575 236,442
Total comprehensive loss for the year - (15,536) - - - 16,057 521 (16) 505
Loss for the year - (15,536) - - - - (15,536) (16) (15,552)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax - - - - - 16,057 16,057 - 16,057
Shares issued for capital raising (net of costs) 14,864 - - - - - 14,864 - 14,864
Shares issued for conversion of YBI loan 10,000 - - - - - 10,000 - 10,000
Performance grants issued to employees - - 466 - - - 466 - 466
Share options expired - 1,839 (1,839) - - - - - -
Share options cancelled/forfeited - - (188) - - - (188) - (188)
Warrants issued to the IDC - - - - 1,134 - 1,134 - 1,134
Shares issued for the acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery 9,651 - - - - - 9,651 9,651
Balance at 30 June 2017 1,040,950 (750,100) 713 91 1,134 (20,473) 272,315 559 272,874
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 30 June 2018
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Note $'000 $'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 36,923 117
Payments to suppliers and employees (34,921) (10,341)
Cash generated from/(used in) operations 36 2,002 (10,224)
Interest received 603 471
Interest paid (11) (14)
Tax paid (1,234) -
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 1,360 (9,767)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 16 (2,887) (164)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 96 2
Investment in development assets 15 (4) (6)
Investment in exploration assets 15 (3,801) (430)
Net cash outflow on business combination 39 - (8,394)
Proceeds from the sale of Holfontein 23 - 3,042
Net proceeds from the sale of Mooiplaats Colliery 13 2,315 -
Decrease/(increase) in other financial assets 19 4,921 (402)
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash (32) 197
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities 608 (6,155)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of deferred consideration 24 - (18,247)
Proceeds from loans payable 25 - 9,004
Debt issuance costs 25 - (91)
Proceeds from loans receivable 18 - 457
Proceeds from the issue of shares (net of share issuance - 14,864
costs)
Net cash generated by financing activities - 5,987
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,968 (9,935)
Net foreign exchange differences (683) 58
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 9,646 19,523
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 22 10,931 9,646
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 30 June 2018
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
MC Mining Limited ("MCM" or the "Company") is a limited company incorporated in Australia. Its common shares are
listed on the Australian Securities Exchange ('ASX'), the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange
('AIM') and the Johannesburg Securities Exchange ('JSE') in South Africa. The addresses of its registered office and
principal places of business is Suite 8, 7 The Esplanade, Mt Pleasant, Perth, Western Australia 6000.
The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries ('the Group' or 'the Consolidated Entity') are the acquisition,
exploration, development and operation of metallurgical and thermal coal projects in South Africa.
The Group's principal assets and projects include:
- The operating mine, Uitkomst Colliery, acquired on 30 June 2017;
- The Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project that has been granted a new order mining right ("NOMR"), an
integrated water use licence ("IWUL") and an environmental authorisation;
- The Vele Colliery, a semi soft coking and thermal coal mine, currently under care and maintenance and has been
granted the final IWUL relating to the new perennial stream diversion application;
- Three exploration and development stage coking and thermal coal projects, namely Chapudi, Generaal and
Mopane; and
- The Mooiplaats Colliery, which was on care and maintenance, was sold during the financial year in November 2017.
Going Concern
The Consolidated Entity has incurred a net loss after tax for the year ended 30 June 2018 of $103.8 million
(30 June 2017: $17.4 million). The current period loss included a non-cash impairment expense of $87.5 million relating
to the Vele Colliery (2017: $10.6 million impairment of the intangible asset). During the twelve month period ended
30 June 2018 net cash inflows from operating activities were $1.4 million (30 June 2017 net outflow: $9.8 million).
As at 30 June 2018 the Consolidated Entity had a net current asset position of $9.6 million (30 June 2017: net current
asset position of $18 million).
The directors have prepared a cash flow forecast for the period ended 30 September 2019, taking into account available
facilities and expected cash flows to be generated by Uitkomst, which indicates that the Consolidated Entity will have
sufficient cash flow to fund their operations for at least the twelve month period from the date of signing this report
and therefore are of the opinion that the use of the going concern basis remains appropriate.
Basis of presentation
1.1.Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and Interpretations, and comply with other
requirements of the law. The financial statements comprise the consolidated financial statements of the Group. For
the purposes of preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Company is a for-profit entity. Accounting
Standards include Australian Accounting Standards. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the
consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company and the Group comply with International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Directors on 27 September 2018.
1.2.Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for other financial
assets and financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting
policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
All amounts are presented in United States dollars, and rounded to nearest thousand unless otherwise noted.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or
estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into
account the characteristics of the asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account
when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in
these consolidated financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share-based payment transactions
that are within the scope of AASB 2, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value,
such as net realisable value in AASB 2 or value in use in AASB 136.
In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on
the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to
the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:
- Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can
access at the measurement date;
- Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly or indirectly; and
- Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Restatement
Change in classification of expenses
During the period, the Group has changed the method of classification of expenses within the Consolidated Statement
of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. Expenses previously classified using the nature of the expenses are
now classified using the function of the expenses.
With the acquisition of the Uitkomst colliery effective 30 June 2017, this method will provide more relevant information
to users of the financial statements and align the Group with common practice within the industry. Prior year
comparatives at 30 June 2017 have been reclassified on this basis with additional information about the nature of
expenses disclosed in note 10.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1. Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by
the Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved when the Company:
- has power over the investee;
- is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
- has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are
changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above. When the Company has less than a majority of
the voting rights of an investee, it has power over the investee when the voting rights are sufficient to give it the
practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee unilaterally. The Company considers all relevant facts
and circumstances in assessing whether or not the Company's voting rights in an investee are sufficient to give it power,
including:
- the size of the Company's holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote
holders;
- potential voting rights held by the Company, other vote holders or other parties;
- rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Company has, or does not have, the current ability to
direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous
shareholders' meetings.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the
company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of
during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the
date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Company and
to the non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the
Company and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit
balance.
A list of controlled entities is contained in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies
into line with those used by other members of the Group.
All inter-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.
Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control are accounted
for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted
to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the
non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in
equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss and is calculated as the
difference between
(i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and
(ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-
controlling interests.
When assets of the subsidiary are carried at revalued amounts or fair values and the related cumulative gain or loss
has been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, the amounts previously recognised
in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are accounted for as if the Company had directly disposed
of the relevant assets (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or transferred directly to any category of equity as specified by
applicable Standards). The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is
lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under Accounting Standard AASB 139.
'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement' or, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an
investment in an associate or joint venture.
2.2. Business combinations
Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses and results in the
consolidation of its assets and liabilities.
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business
combination is measured at fair value which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets
transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity
instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in
profit or loss as incurred.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value,
except that:
- deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised and measured in accordance with AASB 112 'Income Taxes';
- assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognised and measured in accordance with
AASB 119 'Employee Benefits';
- liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-based
payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree
are measured in accordance with AASB 2 'Share-based Payment' at the acquisition date; and
- assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with AASB 5 'Non-current Assets Held
for Sale and Discontinued Operations' are measured in accordance with that Standard.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling
interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over
the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after
reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the
fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognised immediately in
profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.
Non-controlling interests that represent ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the
entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling
interests' proportionate share of the recognised amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. Non-controlling
interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis specified in another Standard.
Where the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from
a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value.
Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted
retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments
that arise from additional information obtained during the 'measurement period' (which cannot exceed one year from
the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.
The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of contingent consideration that do not qualify as
measurement period adjustments depends on how the contingent consideration is classified. Contingent consideration
that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted
for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or liability is remeasured at subsequent
reporting dates in accordance with AASB 139, or AASB 137 'Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets',
as appropriate, with the corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss.
Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is
remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date when the Group attains control) and the resulting gain
or loss, if any, is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date
that have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where such
treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the
combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those
provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see above), or additional assets or liabilities are
recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date
that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised as of that date.
2.3.Functional and presentation currency
The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial
statements, the results and financial position of each group entity are expressed in United Sates dollars ('$'), which is
the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the rate of exchange ruling at the
date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the spot
rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. All differences are taken to the consolidated statement of profit or loss
and other comprehensive income.
Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates
at the date of the initial transaction.
Exchange differences on monetary items are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for:
- exchange differences on foreign currency borrowings relating to assets under construction for future productive
use, which are included in the cost of those assets when they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs on
those foreign currency borrowings;
- exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks; and
- exchange differences on monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is
neither planned nor likely to occur (therefore forming part of the net investment in the foreign operation), which
are recognised initially in other comprehensive income and reclassified from equity to profit or loss on repayment
of the monetary items.
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign
operations are translated into United States dollars using the spot rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Income
and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated
significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange
differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity (attributed to
non-controlling interests as appropriate).
On the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a disposal of the Group's entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal
involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, loss of joint control over a jointly controlled
entity that includes a foreign operation, or loss of significant influence over an associate that includes a foreign
operation), all of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that operation attributable to the Group are
reclassified to profit or loss.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments on identifiable assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation
are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the spot rate of exchange ruling at the
reporting date. Exchange differences arising are recognised in equity.
2.4. Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when
the sale is highly probable and the non-current asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present
condition. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a
completed sale within one year from the date of classification.
When the criteria above are met and the Group is committed to a sale plan involving loss of control of a subsidiary, all
of the assets and liabilities of that subsidiary are classified as assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets
held for sale in the consolidated statement of financial position. The income and expenses from these operations are
not included in the various line items in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
but the net results from these operations classified as held for sale are disclosed as a separate line within the statement
of profit or loss.
Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their previous carrying
amount and fair value less costs to sell.
2.5. Exploration and evaluation expenditure
(i) Pre-licence costs
Pre-licence costs relate to costs incurred before the Group has obtained legal rights to explore in a specific area. Such
costs may include the acquisition of exploration data and the associated costs of analysing that data. These costs are
expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
(ii) Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation activity involves the search for mineral resources, the determination of technical feasibility
and the assessment of commercial viability of an identified resource.
Exploration and evaluation activity includes:
i. Researching and analysing historical exploration data
ii. Gathering exploration data through geophysical studies
iii. Exploratory drilling and sampling
iv. Determining and examining the volume and grade of the resource
v. Surveying transportation and infrastructure requirements
vi. Conducting market and finance studies
Licence costs paid in connection with a right to explore in an existing exploration area are capitalised and
amortised over the term of the permit.
Once the legal right to explore has been acquired, exploration and evaluation expenditure is charged to profit or loss
as incurred, unless the Group conclude that a future economic benefit is more likely than not to be realised.
Capitalised expenditure includes costs directly related to exploration and evaluation activities in the relevant area of
interest, including materials and fuel used, surveying costs, drilling costs and payments made to contractors. General
and administrative costs are allocated to an exploration or evaluation area of interest and capitalised as an asset only
to the extent that those costs can be related directly to operational activities in the relevant area of interest.
Exploration and evaluation assets acquired in a business combination are initially recognised at fair value, including
resources and exploration potential that are valued beyond proven and probable reserves. Similarly, the costs
associated with acquiring an exploration and evaluation asset (that does not represent a business) are also capitalised.
They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
All capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is written off where the above conditions are no longer satisfied,
and assessed for impairment if facts and circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. See note 2.11.
Exploration and evaluation expenditure that has been capitalised is reclassified to property, plant and equipment -
development assets, when the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are
demonstrable. Prior to such reclassification, exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised is tested for
impairment.
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Development expenditure incurred by or on behalf of the Group is accumulated separately for each area of interest in
which economically recoverable resources have been identified. Such expenditure comprises costs directly attributable
to the construction of a mine and the related infrastructure.
No depreciation is recognised in respect of development assets.
Development assets are assessed for impairment if facts and circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. See
note 2.12.
A development asset is reclassified as a 'mining property' at the end of the commissioning phase, when the mine is
capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Immediately prior to such reclassification, development
assets are tested for impairment.
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Mining property includes expenditure that has been incurred through the exploration and development phases, and,
in addition, further development expenditure that is incurred in respect of a mining property after the commencement
of production, provided that, in all instances, it is probable that additional future economic benefits associated with
the expenditure will flow to the Group. Otherwise such expenditure is classified as cost of sales.
Mining property includes plant and equipment associated with the mining property.
When a mine construction project moves into the production phase, the capitalisation of certain mine construction
costs ceases, and costs are either regarded as part of the cost of inventory or expensed, except for costs which qualify
for capitalisation relating to mining asset additions, improvements or new developments, underground mine
development or mineable reserve development.
Depreciation on plant and equipment included within mining property is computed on a straight-line basis over five years.
Depreciation on other components of mining property, is charged using the units-of-production method, with separate
calculations being made for each area of interest. The units-of-production basis results in a depreciation charge
proportional to the depletion of proved and probable reserves.
Mining property is assessed for impairment if facts and circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. See note 2.12.
2.8.Deferred stripping costs
Stripping costs comprise the removal of overburden and other waste products from a mine. Stripping costs incurred in
the development of a mine before production commences are capitalised as part of the cost of constructing the mine
(initially within development assets) and are subsequently depreciated over the life of the operation.
Stripping costs incurred during the production stage of a mine are deferred when this is considered the most
appropriate basis for matching the costs against the related economic benefits. The amount deferred is based on the
waste-to-ore ratio ('stripping ratio'), which is calculated by dividing the tonnage of waste mined by the quantity of ore
mined. Stripping costs incurred in a period are deferred to the extent that the current period ratio exceeds the expected
life-of mine-ratio. Such deferred costs are then charged to the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive loss to the extent that, in subsequent periods, the current period ratio falls below the life-of mine-
ratio. The life-of-mine stripping ratio is calculated based on proved and probable reserves. Any changes to the life-of-
mine ratio are accounted for prospectively.
Where a mine operates more than one open pit that is regarded as a separate operation for the purpose of mine
planning, stripping costs are accounted for separately by reference to the ore from each separate pit. If, however, the
pits are highly integrated for the purpose of the mine planning, the second and subsequent pits are regarded as
extensions of the first pit in accounting for stripping costs. In such cases, the initial stripping (i.e. overburden and other
waste removal) of the second and subsequent pits is considered to be production phase stripping relating to the
combined operation.
Deferred stripping costs are included in the cost base of assets when determining a cash-generating unit for impairment
assessment purposes.
2.9. Property, plant and equipment - Mining Rights
Mining rights are classified as property plant and equipment on commencement of commercial production.
Depreciation is charged using the units-of-production method. The units-of-production basis results in a depreciation
charge proportional to the depletion of proved and probable reserves.
Mining rights are assessed for impairment if facts and circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist.
2.10. Property, plant and equipment (excluding development assets, mining property and mining rights)
Freehold land is stated at cost and is not depreciated.
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses. Where items of property, plant and equipment contain components that have different useful lives to the main
item of plant and equipment, these are capitalised separately to the plant and equipment to which the component can
be logically assigned.
The initial cost of an asset comprises its purchase price or construction cost, any costs directly attributable to bringing
the asset into operation, the initial estimate of the rehabilitation obligation, and, for qualifying assets (where relevant),
borrowing costs. The purchase price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other
consideration given to acquire the asset. The capitalised value of a finance lease is also included in property, plant and
equipment.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets (other than freehold land) less their residual values over
their useful lives, using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method
are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a
prospective basis.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets.
However, when there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained by the end of the lease term, assets
are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful lives.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item
of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount
of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.
The annual depreciation rates applicable to each category of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
Furniture, fittings and office equipment 13% - 50%
Buildings 20%
Plant and equipment 20%
Motor vehicles 20% - 33%
Leasehold improvements 25%
Computer equipment 33%
Leased assets Lease period
2.11. Intangible assets, excluding goodwill
An intangible asset is recognised at cost if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and the
cost can be reliably measured. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the
date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation
and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The amortisation method used
and the estimated remaining useful lives are reviewed at least annually.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income when the asset is derecognised.
Intangible assets are assessed for impairment if facts and circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. See
note 2.11.
2.12. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill
The carrying amounts of the Group's tangible and intangible assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable
amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation
can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are
allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be
identified.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. In assessing value-in-use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future
cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the
carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is
recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed
the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-
generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
2.13. Leasing
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards
of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the Group at their fair value at the inception of the
lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is
included in the consolidated statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a
constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately in
profit or loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance
with the Group's general policy on borrowing costs (see 2.23 below). Contingent rentals are recognised as expenses in
the periods in which they are incurred.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on the straight-line basis over the lease term, except where
another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset
are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognised as an expense in the period in which
they are incurred.
2.14. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs of inventories include expenditure incurred
in acquiring the inventories, production or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing
location and condition.
Cost is determined by using the weighted-average method and comprises direct purchase costs and an appropriate
portion of fixed and variable overhead costs, including depreciation and amortisation, incurred in converting
materials into finished goods, based on the normal production capacity.
Any provision for obsolescence is determined by reference to specific items of stock. A regular review is undertaken
to determine the extent of any provision for obsolescence.
Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and
costs necessary to make the sale.
2.15. Trade receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method, less provision for impairment.
A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group 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 reorganization, and default or delinquency in
payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision 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. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the
amount of the loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. When a trade receivable is
uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts
previously written off are credited in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive loss.
2.16. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and short-term deposits.
Restricted cash comprise cash balances which are encumbered and the Group does therefore not have access to these
funds.
2.17. Financial instruments
Recognition
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when a Group entity becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial
assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the
acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in
profit or loss.
Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset or financial liability and
of allocating interest over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated
future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest
rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the instrument, or, where
appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets classified as
at fair value through profit or loss ('FVTPL').
Financial assets
Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: FVTPL, 'held-to-maturity' investments, 'available-
for-sale' ('AFS') financial assets and 'loans and receivables'. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of
the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. All regular way purchases or sales of financial
assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales
of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the
marketplace.
Financial assets at FVTPL
Financial assets are classified as at FVTPL when the financial asset is either held for trading or it is designated as at
FVTPL.
A financial asset is classified as held for trading if:
- it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or
- on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together
and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or
- it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.
A financial asset other than a financial asset held for trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if:
- such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would
otherwise arise; or
- the financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its
performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group's documented risk management or
investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or
- it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and AASB 139 'Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement' permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be designated as at
FVTPL.
Financial assets at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognised in profit
or loss. The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial
asset and is included in the 'other gains and losses' line item. Fair value is determined in the manner described in note 35.
Held to maturity investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that management has
the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity. These investments are included in non-
current assets, except for maturities within 12 months from the financial year-end date, which are classified as current
assets. Held to maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less any
impairment.
Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest
rate, except for short-term receivables when the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Available for sale investments
AFS financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated as AFS or are not classified as (a) loans and
receivables, (b) held-to-maturity investments or (c) financial assets at FVTPL.
Changes in the carrying amount of AFS monetary financial assets relating to changes in foreign currency rates (see
below), interest income calculated using the effective interest method and dividends on AFS equity investments are
recognised in profit or loss. Other changes in the carrying amount of AFS financial assets are recognised in other
comprehensive loss. Where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss
previously accumulated in the equity is reclassified to profit or loss.
The fair value of AFS monetary financial assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency
and translated at the spot rate prevailing at the end of the reporting period. The foreign exchange gains and losses that
are recognised in profit or loss are determined based on the amortised cost of the monetary asset. Other foreign
exchange gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive loss.
Dividends on AFS equity instruments are recognised in profit or loss when the Group's right to receive the dividends is
established.
AFS equity investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be
reliably measured and derivatives that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of such unquoted equity
investments are measured at cost less any identified impairment losses at the end of each reporting period.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting
period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more
events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the
investment have been affected.
For listed or unlisted equity investments classified as AFS, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the
security below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment.
For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired
individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a
portfolio of receivables could include the Group's past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number
of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period, as well as observable changes in national or local
economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognised is the difference between
the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset's
original effective interest rate.
For financial assets carried at cost, the amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the
asset's carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market
rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When
a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of
amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the
allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.
When an AFS financial asset is considered to be impaired, cumulative gains or losses previously recognised in other
comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss in the period.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss
decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the
previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the
investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the
impairment not been recognised.
In respect of AFS equity securities, impairment losses previously recognised in profit or loss are not reversed through
profit or loss. Any increase in fair value subsequent to an impairment loss is recognised in other comprehensive income
and accumulated under the heading of investments revaluation reserve. In respect of AFS debt securities, impairment
losses are subsequently reversed through profit or loss if an increase in the fair value of the investment can be
objectively related to an event occurring after the recognition of the impairment loss.
Derecognition
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when
it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity.
Any interest in financial assets transferred that is created or retained by the group is recognised as a separate asset or
liability.
The Group may enter into transactions whereby it transfers assets recognised on its consolidated statement of financial
position, but retains either all risks and rewards of the transferred assets or a portion of them. If all, or substantially
all, risks and rewards are retained, then the Group continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a
collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.
On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum
of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other
comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognised in profit or loss.
On derecognition of a financial asset other than in its entirety (e.g. when the Group retains an option to repurchase
part of a transferred asset or retains a residual interest that does not result in the retention of substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership and the Group retains control), the Group allocates the previous carrying amount of the
financial asset between the part it continues to recognise under continuing involvement, and the part it no longer
recognises on the basis of the relative fair values of those parts on the date of the transfer. The difference between
the carrying amount allocated to the part that is no longer recognised and the sum of the consideration received for
the part no longer recognised and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to it that had been recognised in other
comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss. A cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other
comprehensive income is allocated between the part that continues to be recognised and the part that is no longer
recognised on the basis of the relative fair values of those parts.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Financial liabilities comprise short-term and long-term interest-
bearing borrowings and trade and other payables (excluding income received in advance).
Subsequent to initial measurement, such liabilities are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Borrowings
Borrowings comprise short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings. Premiums or discounts arising from the
difference between the fair value of borrowings raised and the amount repayable at maturity date are recognised in
the consolidated statement of profit or loss as borrowing costs based on the effective interest rate method.
Derecognition
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the associated obligation has been discharged, cancelled or has expired.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of
its liabilities, and includes ordinary share capital. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the proceeds
received, net of direct issue costs.
2.18. Trade payables
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business
from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they
are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
2.19. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it
is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation
at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a
provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present
value of those cash flows (where the effect of the time value of money is material). The increase in provisions due to
the passage of time is included in the finance cost line item in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and
comprehensive loss.
Financial Guarantee Contracts
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the
holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the original
or modified terms of a debt instrument.
The entity recognizes a provision for financial guarantees when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits and will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.
Determining whether an outflow of resources is probable in relation to financial guarantees requires judgement.
Indications that an outflow of resources may be probable are:
- Financial difficulty of the debtor
- Defaults or delinquencies in interest and capital repayment of the debtor
- Breaches of the terms of the debt instrument that result in it being payable earlier than the agreed term and the
ability of the debtor to settle its obligation on the amended terms.
- A decline in prevailing economic circumstances (e.g. high interest rates, inflation and unemployment) that impact
on the ability of entities to repay their obligations.
Rehabilitation provision
A provision for rehabilitation is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of exploration, development
or production activities undertaken, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation, and the amount of the provision can be measured reliably.
The nature of these restoration activities includes: dismantling and removing structures; rehabilitating mines and
tailings dams; dismantling operating facilities; closing plant and waste sites; and restoring, reclaiming and
revegetating affected areas.
The provision for future rehabilitation costs is the best estimate of the present value of the expenditure required to
settle the rehabilitation obligation at the reporting date, based on current legal and other requirements and
technology. Future rehabilitation costs are reviewed annually and any changes in the estimate are reflected in the
present value of the rehabilitation provision at each reporting date.
The initial estimate of the rehabilitation provision relating to exploration, development and production facilities is
capitalised into the cost of the related asset and depreciated or amortised on the same basis as the related asset.
Changes in the estimate of the provision are treated in the same manner, except that the unwinding of the effect of
discounting on the provision is recognised as a finance cost rather than being capitalised into the cost of the related
asset.
2.20. Share-based payments transactions of the Group
Equity-settled
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value
of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled
share-based transactions are set out in note 33.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on the straight-
line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with
a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimate of the number
of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in
profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the
equity-settled employee benefits reserve.
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees are measured at the fair value of
the goods or services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are
measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted, measured at the date the entity obtains the goods or the
counterparty renders the service.
Accounting for BEE transactions
Where equity instruments are issued to a black economic empowerment ('BEE') party at less than fair value, these are
accounted for as share-based payments. Any difference between the fair value of the equity instrument issued and the
consideration received is accounted for as an expense in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive loss.
A restriction on the BEE party to transfer the equity instrument subsequent to its vesting is not treated as a vesting
condition, but is factored into the fair value determination of the instrument.
2.21. Taxation, including sales tax
The income tax expense or income for the period represents the sum of the tax currently payable or recoverable and
deferred tax.
Current taxation
The tax currently payable or recoverable is based on taxable profit or loss for the year. Taxable profit or loss differs
from profit or loss as reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive loss because
of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or
deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the reporting date in countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit or loss.
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally
recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available
against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not
recognised if a taxable temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or any temporary difference
arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction
that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable
that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax balances are calculated using the tax rates that are expected to apply to the reporting period or periods
when the temporary difference reverse, based on tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end
of the reporting period.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends
to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and
associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is
controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are
only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the
benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax for the year
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is
included in the accounting for the business combination.
Sales tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of the applicable sales tax, except:
- where the amount of sales tax incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as part of
the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or
- for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of sales tax.
The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables
or payables.
Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. The sales tax component of cash flows arising from
investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified within
operating cash flows.
2.22. Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised at fair value of the consideration received net of the amount of applicable sales tax.
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;
- the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership
nor effective control over the goods sold;
- the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and
- the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and legal title is passed.
Many of the Group's sales are subject to an adjustment based on inspection of the shipment by the customer. In such
cases, revenue is recognised based on the Group's best estimate of the grade at the time of shipment, and any
subsequent adjustments are recorded against revenue when advised. Historically, the differences between estimated
and actual grade have not been significant.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of
revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding
and at the effective interest rate. Interest income is recognised in investment income on the consolidated statement
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
2.23. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the
cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
2.24. Employee benefits
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave
when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.
2.25. Segment information
Reportable segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating
decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing
performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Company's executive committee.
Management has determined the reportable segments of the Group based on the reports reviewed by the Company's
executive committee that are used to make strategic decisions. The Group has three reportable segments: Exploration,
Development and Mining (see note 4).
2.26. Adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations
In the current year the Group has adopted all of the new and revised standards and interpretation issued by the
Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current annual
reported period. New and revised standards and amendments therof and interpretations effective for the current
reporting period that are relevant to the Group include:
- AASB 2016-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for
Unrealised Losses which clarify that the existence of a deductible temporary difference depends solely on a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset and its tax base at the end of the reporting period, and it is
not effected by possible future changes in the carrying amount or expected manner of recovery of the asset;.
- AASB 2016-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB
107 which amend existing presentation and disclosure requirements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising
from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes; and
- AASB 2017-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Further Annual Improvements 2016 - 2016
Cycle which clarify the existing disclosure requirements and scope of AASB 12 Disclosure of Interest in Other
Entities to apply to interests that are classified as held for sale or distribution.
The adoption of these new and revised standards has not resulted in any significant changes to the Group's accounting
policies or to the amounts reported for the current or prior periods.
At the date of the authorisation of this financial report, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in issue but
not yet effective. The Group has assessed those that are relevant to its operations as follows:
Title of Mandatory application date/ Date
standard Nature of change Impact of adoption by Group
AASB 9 AASB 9 addresses the The Group has performed a detailed Must be applied for financial years
Financial classification, assessment and reviewed its financial assets commencing on or after 1 January
Instruments measurement and and liabilities and is expecting the following 2018.
derecognition of impacts as discussed below.
financial assets and Based on the transitional provisions
financial liabilities, The other financial assets held by the Group in the completed AASB 9, early
introduces new rules include: adoption in phases was only
for hedge accounting permitted for annual reporting
and a new impairment - equity investments currently measured periods beginning before 1
model for financial at fair value through profit or loss which February 2015. After that date, the
assets. would likely continue to be measured on new rules must be adopted in their
the same basis under AASB 9. entirety.
Accordingly, the Group does not expect the Expected date of adoption by the
new guidance to have a significant impact on Group: 1 July 2018
the classification and measurement of its
financial assets.
There will be no impact on the Group's
accounting for financial liabilities, as the new
requirements only affects the accounting for
financial liabilities that are designated at fair
value through profit or loss and the Group
does not have any such liabilities. The
derecognition rules have been transferred
from AASB 139 Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement and have not
been changed.
The new impairment model requires the
recognition of impairment provisions based
on expected credit losses ('ECL') rather than
only incurred credit losses as is the case under
AASB 139. It applies to financial assets
classified at amortised cost, debt instruments
measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income, contract assets under
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with
Customers, lease receivables, loan
commitments and certain financial guarantee
contracts. The Group has undertaken a
detailed assessment of how its impairment
provisions on trade receivables would be
affected by the new model and concludes that
it will not have a material impact upon initial
adoption.
The new standard also introduces expanded
disclosure requirements and changes in
presentation. These are expected to change
the nature and extent of the Group's
disclosures about its financial instruments
particularly in the year of the adoption of the
new standard.
AASB 15 The AASB has issued a Management has assessed the effects of Mandatory for financial years
new standard for the applying the new standard on the Group's commencing on or after 1 January
Revenue from recognition of financial statements, especially with the 2018, but available for early
Contracts with revenue. This will acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery on 30 June adoption.
Customers replace AASB 118 2017.
Expected date of adoption by the
which covers revenue The assessment is as follows: Group: 1 July 2018.
arising from the sale
of goods and the Revenue, from the sale of coal will not be
rendering of services materially affected by the adoption AASB 15.
and AASB 111 which
covers construction
contracts.
The new standard is
based on the
principle that revenue
is recognised when
control of a good or
service transfers to a
customer.
The standard permits
either a full
retrospective or a
modified
retrospective
approach for the
adoption.
AASB 16 AASB 16 was issued in The standard will affect primarily the Mandatory for financial years
February 2016. It will accounting for the Group's operating leases. commencing on or after 1 January
Leases result in almost all 2019. At this stage, the Group does
leases being As at the reporting date, the Group has not intend to adopt the standard
recognized on the operating leases of $1.1 million. Some of before its effective date.
balance sheet, as the these operating leases may be covered by the
distinction between exception for short-term and low-value leases
operating and finance and some commitments may relate to
leases is removed. arrangements that will not qualify as leases
Under the new under AASB 16 and will be recognised on a
standard, an asset straight-line basis as an expense in profit or
(the right to use the loss.
leased item) and a
financial liability to However, the Group has not yet assessed
pay rentals are what other adjustments, if any, are necessary
recognized. The for example because of the change in the
exceptions are short- definition of the lease term and different
term and low-value treatment of variable lease payments and of
leases. extension and termination options. It is
therefore not yet possible to estimate the
amount of the rights of use assets and leases
liabilities that will have to be recognised on
adoption of the new standard and how this
may affect the Group's profit or loss and
classification of its cash flows going forward.
3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND KEY JUDGEMENTS
Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data,
obtained both externally and within the Group. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and
underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the
period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The primary areas in which estimates and
judgements are applied are discussed below.
Asset carrying values and impairment charges
The Group assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluating conditions and events specific to the
Group that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using
value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions. Key assumptions include future coal prices,
future operating costs, discount rates, foreign exchange rates and coal reserves. Refer to note 15.
Coal reserves
Economically recoverable coal reserves relate to the estimated quantity of coal in an area of interest that can be
expected to be profitably extracted, processed and sold.
The Group determines and reports coal reserves under the Australasian Code of Reporting of Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (the 'JORC Code'). This includes estimates and assumptions in relation to geological, technical and
economic factors, including: quantities, grades, production techniques, recovery rates, production costs, transport
costs, exchange rates and expected coal demand and prices.
Because the economic assumptions used to estimate reserves change from period to period, and because additional
geological data is generated during the course of operations and mining operations conducted, estimates of reserves
may change from period to period. Changes in reported reserves may affect the Group's financial results and financial
position in a number of ways, including the following:
- asset carrying values may be affected due to changes in estimated future cash flows; and
- depreciation and amortisation charges may change where such charges are determined by the units of
production basis, or where the useful economic lives of assets change.
Depreciation and amortisation charges in the consolidated statement of profit or loss may change where such charges
are determined by the units of production basis, or where the useful economic lives of assets change.
Exploration and evaluation assets
Determining the recoverability of exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised requires estimates and
assumptions as to future events and circumstances, in particular, whether successful development and commercial
exploitation, or alternatively sale, of the respective areas of interest will be achieved. The Group applies the principles
of AASB 6 and recognises exploration and evaluation assets when the rights of tenure of the area of interest are current,
and the exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred are expected to be recouped through successful
development and exploitation of the area. If, after having capitalised the expenditure under the Group's accounting
policy, a judgment is made that recovery of the carrying amount is unlikely, an impairment loss is recorded in profit or
loss. Refer to note 15.
Development expenditure
Development activities commence after the commercial viability and technical feasibility of the project is established.
Judgment is applied by management in determining when a project is commercially viable and technically feasible. Any
judgments may change as new information becomes available. If, after having commenced the development activity,
a judgment is made that a development asset is impaired, the appropriate amount will be written off to the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Refer to note 15.
The Company considers the following items as pre-requisites prior to concluding on commercial viability:
- All requisite regulatory approvals from government departments in South Africa have been received and are
not subject to realistic legal challenges;
- The Company has the necessary funding to engage in the construction and development of the project as well
as general working capital until the project is cash generative;
- A JORC compliant resource proving the quantity and quality of the project as well as a detailed Mine Plan
reflecting that the colliery can be developed and will deliver the required return hurdle rates;
- The Company has secured off-take and/or logistics agreements for a significant portion of the product
produced by the mine and the pricing has been agreed; and
- The Company has the appropriate skills and resources to develop and operate the project.
Rehabilitation and restoration provisions
Certain estimates and assumptions are required to be made in determining the cost of rehabilitation and restoration
of the areas disturbed during mining activities and the cost of dismantling of mining infrastructure. The amount the
Group is expected to incur to settle its future obligations includes estimates regarding:
- the future expected costs of rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling.
the expected timing of the cash flows and the expected life of mine (which is based on coal reserves noted
above);
- the application of relevant environmental legislation; and
- the appropriate rate at which to discount the liability.
Changes in the estimates and assumptions used could have a material impact on the carrying value of the rehabilitation
provision and related asset. The provision is reviewed at each reporting date and updated based on the best available
estimates and assumptions at that time. The carrying amount of the rehabilitation provision is set out in note 24.
Recoverability of non-current assets
As set out in note 15, certain assumptions are required to be made in order to assess the recoverability of non-current
assets where there is an impairment indicator. Key assumptions include future coal prices, future operating costs,
discount rate, foreign exchange rates and estimates of coal reserves. Estimates of coal reserves in themselves are
dependent on various assumptions (refer above). Changes in these assumptions could therefore affect estimates of
future cash flows used in the assessment of recoverable amounts, estimates of the life of mine and depreciation. Refer
to note 15.
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
A non-current asset, or disposal group, is classified as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally
through a sale transaction rather than continued use. In accordance with AASB 5 'Non-current Assets Held for Sale and
Discontinued Operations', assets which meet the definition of held for sale are valued at the lower of carrying value
and fair value less costs to sell.
Judgement is required by management in determining whether an asset meets the AASB 5 criteria of held for sale,
including whether the asset is being actively marketed, is available for sale in its current condition and whether a sale
is highly probable within 12 months of classification as held for sale. When calculating fair value less costs to sell,
estimates of future disposal proceeds are also required. Refer to note 23 for further details.
4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group has three reportable segments: Exploration, Development and Mining.
The Exploration segment is involved in the search for resources suitable for commercial exploitation, and the
determination of the technical feasibility and commercial viability of resources. As of 30 June 2018, projects within this
reportable segment include four exploration stage coking and thermal coal complexes, namely Chapudi (which
comprises the Chapudi project, the Chapudi West project and the Wildebeesthoek project), Generaal (which comprises
the Generaal project and the Mount Stuart project), Mopane (which comprises the Voorburg project and the Jutland
project) and Makhado (comprising the Makhado project and the Makhado Extension project).
The Development segment is engaged in establishing access to and commissioning facilities to extract, treat and
transport production from the mineral reserve, and other preparations for commercial production. As of 30 June 2018,
the only project included within this reportable segment is the Vele Colliery, in the early operational and development stage.
The Mining segment is involved in day to day activities of obtaining a saleable product from the mineral reserve on a
commercial scale and consists of Uitkomst Colliery and the Klipspruit project. No revenue or costs were recognised for
the Uitkomst Colliery for the prior year as the effective date of acquisition was 30 June 2017.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, Accounting policies.
The Group evaluates performance on the basis of segment profitability, which represents net operating (loss) / profit
earned by each reportable segment.
Each reportable segment is managed separately because, amongst other things, each reportable segment has
substantially different risks.
The Group accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, i.e. at current
market prices.
The Group's reportable segments focus on the stage of project development and the product offerings of coal mines in
production.
In order to reconcile the segment results with the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income, the discontinuing operations should be deducted from the segment total and the corporate results (as per the
reconciliation later in the note should be included).
For the year ended 30 June 2018
Exploration Development Mining Total
Revenue - - 32,693 32,693
Cost of sales - - (27,340) (27,340)
Gross profit - - 5,353 5,353
Other income 11 102 988 1,101
Other operating (losses)/gains - - 25 25
Impairment expense - (87,475) - (87,475)
Administrative expenses (1,129) (985) (1,275) (3,389)
Operating (loss)/profit (1,118) (88,358) 5,091 (84,385)
Interest income 21 - 173 194
Finance costs (2,578) (464) (75) (3,117)
(Loss)/profit before tax (3,675) (88,822) 5,189 (87,308)
Income tax charge (461) (5,816) (1,744) (8,021)
Net loss for the year (4,136) (94,638) 3,445 (95,329)
Segment assets 122,175 28,180 30,821 181,176
Items included in the Group's
measure of segment assets
- Addition to non-current 3,801 4 1,881 5,686
assets
Segment liabilities (14,166) (4,464) (9,272) (27,902)
For the year ended 30 June 2017
Exploration Development Mining Total
Revenue - - - -
Cost of sales - - - -
Gross profit - - - -
Other income 87 172 - 259
Other operating (losses)/gains 1,556 3 - 1,559
Administrative expenses (2,088) (1,173) - (3,261)
Operating (loss)/profit (445) (998) - (1,443)
Interest income 2 14 - 16
Finance costs (1,062) (120) - (1,182)
(Loss)/profit before tax (1,505) (1,104) - (2,609)
Income tax credit - 295 - 295
Net loss for the year (1,505) (809) - (2,314)
Segment assets 124,216 120,406 31,016 275,638
Items included in the Group's
measure of segment assets
- Addition to non-current assets 679 6 31,016 31,701
(including Uitkomst)
Segment liabilities (8,758) (6,672) (9,045) (24,475)
Reconciliations of the total segment amounts to respective items included in the consolidated financial statements are
as follows:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Total loss for reportable segments (95,329) (2,314)
Reconciling items:
Other operating income 309 2,085
Other operating (losses)/gains (1,216) 2,329
Impairment expense - (10,624)
Administrative expenses (9,315) (9,150)
Interest income 1,006 310
Finance costs (519) (3)
Income tax credit 1,301 -
Net loss for the year from continuing operations (103,763) (17,367)
(Profit)/loss for the year from operations classified as held for sale 2,185 1,815
Loss for the year (101,578) (15,552)
Total segment assets 181,176 275,638
Reconciling items:
Unallocated property, plant and equipment 2,688 4,118
Other financial assets 3,574 7,311
Other receivables 7,645 -
Unallocated current assets 8,358 9,310
Assets classified as held for sale - 9,690
Total assets 203,441 306,067
Total segment liabilities 27,902 24,475
Reconciling items:
Deferred consideration 2,016 1,916
Unallocated liabilities 2,789 3,388
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale - 3,414
Total liabilities 32,707 33,193
The Group operates in two principal geographical areas - Australia (country of domicile) and South Africa (country of
operations).
The Group's revenue from external customers by location of operations and information about its non-current assets
by location of assets are detailed below.
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Revenue by location of operations
South Africa 32,693 -
Australia - -
Total revenue 32,693 -
Non-current assets by location of operations
South Africa 182,946 278,526
Australia - -
Total non-current assets 182,946 278,526
5. REVENUE
Revenue consists solely of the sale of coal by the Uitkomst Colliery.
6. COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists of:
Employee costs (3,232) -
Depreciation and amortisation (1,240) -
Inventory (3,433) -
Mining contractor (12,912) -
Utilities (454) -
Human resources (756) -
Training (53) -
Wash plant (418) -
Administration (349) -
Environmental (60) -
Logistics (1,109) -
Engineering (2,602) -
Safety (105) -
Security (226) -
Royalties (391) -
(27,340) -
There were no comparative figures for the cost of sales, as Uitkomst was acquired on 30 June 2017. Refer to Note 39.
7. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
Other operating income includes:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Rental income 212 196
Scrap sales 102 172
Transport income 728 -
Diesel recoupment 239 -
Other 129 -
1,410 368
8. OTHER OPERATING (LOSSES)/GAINS
Other operating (losses)/gains include:
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain
- unrealised (2,211) 1,971
- realised 699 1,393
Other 320 944
(1,192) 4,308
9. IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE
During the period, the Group made the decision to prioritise the Makhado Project and consequently to delay the
redevelopment of the Vele Colliery to better align with the timing of the Musina-Makhado SEZ in Limpopo. This has
resulted in the forecast production date for the Vele Colliery being delayed, with production now expected to
commence in July 2021. In terms of AASB 136 - Impairment of Assets, management identified this as an indicator that
the Vele assets may be impaired and performed a formal impairment assessment at 31 December 2017. Refer to note
13 for details of the impairment.
In the prior period, MC Mining decided not to renew the take or pay obligation with TCM, a subsidiary of Grindrod, the
operator of the Matola Terminal, and CMR Engineers & Project Managers Proprietary Limited. In August 2008 the
Company entered into a throughput agreement with TCM. This agreement granted the Company one million tonnes
per annum ("mtpa") of port capacity through the Matola terminal commencing 1 January 2009, for an initial term of
five years. This capacity was increased to approximately three mtpa in March 2011 and the Company had the right to
renew the agreement (subject to certain conditions) at the end of the initial term, for further periods of three successive
periods of five years each for a total of 15 years.
MC Mining decided not to renew the take or pay obligation beyond 31 December 2016 to avoid any further liabilities
until export orientated production can be forecast with certainty, and as a result impaired the intangible asset.
New terms can be negotiated if required to facilitate any production by its Vele Colliery and Makhado Project.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Employee expense (5,979) (4,646)
IFRS2 Black Economic Empowerment expense(1) (884) -
Depreciation (264) (354)
Professional fees (542) (1,102)
Transaction costs (608) (1,135)
Legal expenses (534) (378)
Other overheads (3,893) (3,068)
(12,704) (10,683)
(1) The Black Economic Empowerment expense relates to the 21% shareholding that Pan African Resources Coal
Holdings Proprietary Limited (the majority shareholder in Uitkomst Colliery) sold to the Black economic
empowerment parties on 1 January 2018, in order to comply with BEE legislation pertaining to the mining
industry and ensure a social licence to operate.
Included in administrative expenses is auditors' remuneration as follows:
Remuneration for audit and review of the financial report:
Deloitte - Australia (115) (92)
Deloitte - South Africa (289) (200)
(404) (292)
Non-audit related services performed:
Deloitte - Australia (7) (34)
Deloitte - South Africa (4) (5)
(11) (39)
11. FINANCE COSTS
Interest on borrowings (2,932) (1,051)
Unwinding of interest (559) (120)
Other (145) (14)
Tax expense in respect of the prior year (3,636) (1,185)
12. INCOME TAX (CHARGE)/CREDIT
Income tax recognised in profit or loss from continuing operations
Current tax
Tax expense in respect of the current year (1,565) -
Tax expense in respect of the prior year 878 -
Deferred tax (Note 27)
Recognition of deferred tax assets on assessed losses - 295
Deferred tax asset derecognised (5,816) -
Current year deferred tax (213) -
Withholding taxes (4) -
Total income tax (expense)/credit recognised (6,720) 295
The Group's effective tax rate for the year from continuing operations was 6.9% (2017: (2%)). The tax rate used for
the 2018 and 2017 reconciliations below is the corporate tax rate of 30% for Australian companies. The income tax
expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (97,045) (17,662)
Income tax benefit calculated at 30% (2017: 30%) 29,114 5,299
Tax effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes (26,846) (157)
Differences in tax rates (53) (127)
Income not taxable 380 436
Other temporary differences not recognized (4,080) (5,156)
Other (297) -
Prior year adjustments 878 -
Derecognition of deferred tax asset - Losses (5,816) -
Income tax (expense)/credit (6,720) 295
Income tax recognised in profit or loss from discontinued operations
Current tax
Tax expense in respect of the current year - -
Deferred tax (Note 27)
Recognition of deferred tax asset - Losses - -
Income tax credit - -
The Group's effective tax rate for the year from discontinued operations was (0%) (2017: 0%). The tax rate used for
the 2018 and 2017 reconciliations below is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corpora ate entities.
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
Profit/(loss) before income tax from discontinued operations 2,185 1,815
Income tax benefit calculated at 30% (2017: 30%) (656) (545)
Tax effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes (144) (80)
Differences in tax rates (10) 37
Income not taxable 936 846
Other temporary differences not recognized (126) (258)
Income tax credit - -
13. DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS
13.1 Disposal of Langcarel (Pty) Ltd ("Mooiplaats")
During the period, the Company as well as it's BEE partner Ferret, entered into a sale of shares and claims agreement
("the Agreement") with MCH and Mooiplaats Mining Limited ("Mooiplaats Mining"). In terms of the Agreement, MC
Mining and Ferret disposed of 100% of their shares in Mooiplaats Mining and the Group disposed of its respective claims
against Mooiplaats Mining and its wholly-owned subsidiary Langcarel Proprietary Limited ("the Transaction"), the owner
of the Mooiplaats Colliery. The sale was finalized on 2 November 2017 for an aggregate purchase price of $13.1 million
(ZAR179.9 million). The purchase price will be settled as follows:
- an initial tranche of $4.9 million (ZAR 67 million) on the effective date of sale ($3.8 million (ZAR52 million) to the
Group and $1.1 million (ZAR15 million) to Ferret for full and final settlement of their equity); and
- the balance of $8.2 million (ZAR112.9 million) to be settled in not more than 10 quarterly instalments, with the first
Deferred Payment expected to be due by the end of August 2018, to coincide with the timing of the incorporation
of Portions 2, 3 and the remaining extent of the farm Klipbank 295 IT into the Mooiplaats Colliery NOMR.
The Deferred Payments of $8.2 million (ZAR 112.9 million) have been present valued to an amount of $6.6 million at
2 November 2017, to account for the time value of money.
Mooiplaats was classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2017.
The profit/(loss) for the period until the sale of Mooiplaats is analysed as follows:
Period ended Year ended
2 November 2017 30 June 2017
$'000s $'000s
Other gains 3,126 -
Expenses (941) (1,207)
Profit/(loss) before tax 2,185 (1,207)
Profit/(loss) for the year from operations held for sale (attributable to 2,185 (1,207)
owners of the Company)
Included in other gains is the reversal of prior year asset impairments of $3.1 million.
Net cash outflows from operating activities (483) (860)
Net cash infows/(outflows) from investing activities 1,451 (140)
Net cash inflows from financing activities 513 761
Net cash inflows/(outflows) 1,481 (239)
The major classes of assets and liabilities of Mooiplaats at the effective date of sale were as follows:
Assets classified as held for sale
Property, plant and equipment 8,332 9,407
Other financial assets - 239
Inventories 1 1
Trade and other receivables 234 21
Cash and cash equivalents 1,403 22
Liabilities classified as held for sale 9 970 9 690
Provisions (2,744) (2,937)
Trade payables and accrued expenses (30) (477)
(2,774) (3,414)
Net assets classified as held for sale 7,196 6,276
Impairment reversal 3,160 -
Net assets of Mooiplaats 10,356 6,276
Consideration received or receivable:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Cash 3,718 -
Receivable 6,638 -
Total disposal consideration 10,356 -
Carrying value of net assets sold (10,356) -
- -
Present value of loan receivable at 2 November 2017 6,638 -
Unwinding of interest 505 -
Foreign exchange difference 93 -
7,236 -
Current portion of receivable at 30 June 2018 (3,290) -
Long term portion of receivable at 30 June 2018 3,946 -
13.2 Analysis of loss for the year from discontinuing operations
The combined results of the operations held for sale included in the loss for the year are set out below. The comparative
losses and cash flows from operations held for sale have been re-presented to include those operation ns classified as
held for sale in the current year.
Loss for the year from discontinuing operations
Reversal of impairment 3,120 3,022
Other gains 6 -
3,126 3,022
Expenses (941) (1,207)
Profit before tax 2,185 1,815
Profit for the year from operations held for sale (attributable to owners of 2,185 1,815
the Company)
These operations have been classified and accounted for at 30 June 2017 as a disposal group held for sale (see note 23).
13.3 Holfontein (Pty) Ltd ('Holfontein')
The Company finalized the disposal of the Holfontein thermal coal project near Secunda in Mpumalanga during the
prior financial year. Holfontein was disposed for $3.8 million (ZAR50 million), of which $0.8 million (ZAR10 million) was
received in prior periods.
14. LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
14.1. Basic loss/(profit) per share
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Cents per share Cents per share
From continuing operations (73.54) (17.26)
From discontinuing operations 1.55 1.81
(71.99) (15.45)
Loss for the year attributable to owners of the Company (101,413) (15,536)
Less: (Profit)/loss for the year from operations held for sale (2,185) (1,815)
Loss used in the calculation of basic loss per share from continuing (103,598) (17,351)
operations
Weighted number of ordinary shares
'000 shares '000 shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic loss 140,880 100,531
per share
The comparative loss per share has been adjusted to reflect the share consolidation completed during the current
period (refer Note 30).
14.2. Diluted loss per share
Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing loss attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of diluted ordinary share
that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
As at 30 June 2018, 1,250,000 options and 2,408,752 warrants (2017 - 4,031,762 (pre consolidation 80,635,237)
options and 283,771 (5,675,415 pre consolidation) weighted average number of warrants), were excluded from the
computation of the loss per share as their impact is anti-dilutive.
14.3. Headline loss per share (in line with JSE requirements)
The calculation of headline loss per share at 30 June 2018 was based on the headline loss attributable to ordinary
equity holders of the Company of $17.1 million (2017: $7.9 million) and a weighted average number of ordinary
shares outstanding during the period ended 30 June 2018 of 140,879,585 (2017: 100,531,081).
The adjustments made to arrive at the headline loss are as follows:
Loss for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders (101,413) (15,536)
Adjust for:
Impairment expense 87,475 7,602
Asset held for sale impairment reversal (3,120) -
on disposal of property, plant and equipment (10) -
Headline earnings (17,068) (7,934)
Headline loss per share (cents per share) (12.12) (7.89)
15. DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
Development, exploration and evaluation expenditure comprises:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Exploration and evaluation assets 116,889 118,652
Development expenditure 28,033 114,170
Balance at end of year 144,922 232,822
A reconciliation of development, exploration and evaluation expenditure is presented below:
Exploration and evaluation assets
Balance at beginning of year 118,652 104,893
Additions 3,801 430
Movement in Rehabilitation asset (79) (37)
Transfer from development assets - 2,342
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (refer note 39) - 249
Foreign exchange differences (5,485) 10,775
Balance at end of year 116,889 118,652
Development assets
Balance at beginning of year 114,170 103,030
Additions 4 6
Movement in Rehabilitation asset (2,323) 2,004
Transfer to exploration and evaluation assets - (2,342)
Impairment expense (87,475) -
Foreign exchange differences 3,657 11,472
Balance at end of year 28,033 114,170
Impairment testing
Exploration and Evaluation Assets
As of 30 June 2018, the net book value of the following project assets were classified as Exploration and Evaluation
assets:
- Greater Soutpansberg Project: $62.9 million
- Makhado Project: $53.7 million
- Uitkomst North adit: $0.2 million
- Other: $0.1 million
In terms of AASB 6 - Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resource management have performed an assessment
of whether facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset may
exceed its recoverable amount. In performing its assessment, management have considered its exploration rights to
the exploration areas, its planned & budgeted exploration activities and the likelihood of the recoverability of the net
book value from the successful development of the areas of interest. Management have concluded that no indicators
of impairment for its Exploration and Evaluation assets exist as at 30 June 2018.
Development Assets
As of 30 June 2018 the net book value of the following project assets were included in Development Assets:
- Vele Colliery: $28 million
During the half year to 31 December 2017, the Group made the decision to prioritise the Makhado Project and
consequently to delay the redevelopment of the Vele Colliery to better align with the timing of the Musina-Makhado
SEZ in Limpopo. This resulted in the forecast production date for the Vele Colliery being delayed with production now
expected to commence in July 2021. In terms of AASB 136 - Impairment of Assets, management identified this as an
indicator that the Vele assets may be impaired and management performed a formal impairment assessment at
31 December 2017.
The recoverable value of the project was calculated using the fair value less costs of disposal approach to estimate the
recoverable amount of the project, before comparing this amount with the carrying value of the associated assets and
liabilities in order to assess whether an impairment of the carrying value was required under AASB 136. Due to the
recoverable value being less than the carrying value, an impairment charge of $87.5 million was recognised during the
half year ended 31 December 2017, and accordingly forms part of this annual report.
In calculating the fair value less costs of disposal, management forecasted the cash flows associated with the project
over its expected life of 15 years until 2037 based on the current life of mine model. The cash flows are estimated for
the assets of the colliery in its current condition together with capital expenditure required for the colliery to resume
operations, discounted to its present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments
of the risks specific to the Vele Colliery. The identification of impairment indicators and the estimation of future cash
flows required management to make significant estimates and judgments. Details of the key assumptions used in the
fair value less costs of disposal calculation at 31 December 2017 have been included below.
Management have identified no indicators that the Vele assets may be any further impaired than the impairment
charge processed at 31 December 2017. Accordingly, as no indicators were noted management have not performed
an additional impairment assessment as at 30 June 2018.
Key assumptions
2018 2019 2020 2021 LT
Thermal coal price (USD, nominal)(1) 80 75 69 69 70(2)
Hard coking coal price (USD, nominal)(3) 153 135 129 125 129(4)
Exchange rate (USD / ZAR, nominal) 12.7 12.5 13.2 14.3 15.0(5)
Discount rate(6) 16.75%
Inflation rates USD 2.1%
ZAR 5.1%
Production start date(7) FY 2022
(1) Management's assumptions reflect the Richards Bay export thermal coal (API4) price.
(2) Long-term thermal coal price equivalent to USD 65 per tonne in 2017 dollars.
(3) Management's assumption of the hard coking coal price was made after considering relevant broker forecasts.
(4) Long-term hard coking coal price equivalent to USD 120 per tonne in 2017 dollars.
(5) From 2022, the exchange rate is derived with reference to the 2021 assumption, and inflated by the compounding
differential between USD and ZAR inflation rates. The comparative discount rate applied at 30 June 2017 is 16.1%.
(6) Management prepared a nominal ZAR-denominated, post-tax discount rate, which was calculated with reference
to the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
(7) The production start date assumes that sufficient project finance is able to be raised by management in order to
commence production in July 2021. Management is in the early stages of considering the financing options available.
Impairment Assessment
USD million
Carrying Value of Vele Cash Generating Unit 117.8
Recoverable value 30.3
Impairment expense (allocated to development assets) (87.5)
Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity Change in variable Effect on fair value less
costs of disposal
Long term coal prices +10.0% 21
-10.0% (24)
Long term exchange rate +10.0% 25
-10.0% (29)
Discount rate +1.0% (2)
-1.0% 2
Operating costs +10.0% (14)
-10.0% 14
Delays in production start date +12 months (4)
16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Mining Mining Land and Leasehold Motor Other Total
property, rights buildings improvements vehicle
plant and
equipment
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
30 June 2018
Cost
At beginning of year 1,996 20,243 8,783 438 1,048 2,037 34,545
Additions 296 - 2,566 - - 25 2,887
Disposals (23) - - (318) (22) (23) (386)
Rehabilitation asset 207 - - - - - 207
Exchange differences (128) (975) (1,691) - (79) (112) (2,985)
At end of year 2,348 19,268 9,658 120 947 1,927 34,268
Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year 34 - 1,184 438 610 1,748 4,014
Depreciation charge 149 974 197 - 63 121 1,504
Accumulated depreciation (9) - - (318) (22) (22) (371)
on disposals
Exchange differences (11) (64) (70) - (96) (90) (331)
At end of year 163 910 1,311 120 555 1,757 4,816
Net carrying value at end 2,185 18,358 8,347 - 392 170 29,452
of fiscal year 2018
Mining Mining Land and Leasehold Motor Other Total
property, rights buildings improvements vehicle
plant and
equipment
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
30 June 2017
Cost
At beginning of year 42 - 7,368 390 605 1,597 10,002
Additions - 5 - 7 152 164
Disposals - - - - (17) (4) (21)
Acquisition of Uitkomst 1,948 20,243 433 - 373 90 23,087
Colliery (refer note 39)
Exchange differences 6 - 977 48 80 202 1,313
At end of year 1,996 20,243 8,783 438 1,048 2,037 34,545
Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year 30 - 880 389 494 1,454 3,247
Depreciation charge - - 181 - 66 107 354
Accumulated depreciation
on disposals - - - - (17) (2) (19)
Exchange differences 4 - 123 49 67 189 432
At end of year 34 - 1,184 438 610 1,748 4,014
Net carrying value at end 1,962 20,243 7,599 - 438 289 30,531
of fiscal year 2017
17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Balance at beginning of year - 10,489
Amortisation - -
Impairment - (10,624)
Foreign exchange differences - 135
Balance at end of year - -
In August 2008 the Company entered into a throughput agreement with Terminal de Carvao da Matola ("TCM"), a
subsidiary of Grindrod, the operator of the Matola Terminal, and CMR Engineers & Project Managers Proprietary
Limited.
This agreement granted the Company one mtpa of port capacity through the Matola terminal commencing 1 January
2009, for an initial term of five years. This capacity was increased to approximately three mtpa in March 2011 and the
Company had the right to renew the agreement (subject to certain conditions) at the end of the initial term, for
further periods of 3 successive periods of 5 years each for a total of 15 years.
During the 2015 financial year, the Company reached an agreement with Grindrod to settle the current liabilities to
date as well as cover all future take or pay obligations until 31 December 2016. During the year ended 30 June 2017
MC Mining decided not to renew the take or pay obligation beyond 31 December 2016 to avoid any further liabilities
until export orientated production can be forecast with certainty, and as a result impaired the intangible asset in full,
with no further rights to port capacity currently existing following termination.
New terms can be negotiated if required to facilitate any production by its Vele Colliery and Makhado Project.
18. OTHER RECEIVABLES
Carrying amount of: Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Other loans 226 237
226 237
Balance at beginning of year 237 1,013
Loans repaid - (457)
Interest - 61
Other - 7
Foreign exchange differences (11) 108
Transfer Nimag loan to trade and other receivables - (495)
Balance at end of year 226 237
Nimag loan
MC Mining provided a loan as part of the NiMag disposal to settle the balance of the purchase consideration. The loan
was settled in full in the current financial year. The loan bore interest at the South African prime overdraft rate less
0.5%, payable quarterly in arrears.
19. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Carrying value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Listed securities
- Equity securities 4 5
Unlisted securities
- Equity securities in investment funds* 3,901 7,489
- Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery - 19
3,905 7,513
Fair value movements in other financial assets are recognised in other (losses)/gains in the consolidated statement of
profit or loss. Refer note 8.
* Listed investments are carried at the market value as at the reporting date and unlisted investments are valued with
reference to the investment company's fund statement.
Deposits 423 1,663
4,328 9,176
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Balance at beginning of year 9,176 7,221
Revaluations 297 521
Interest received - 2
Disposal of investment (5,712) (760)
Deposit received - (21)
Acquisition of investments 791 1,181
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (refer note 39) - 19
Foreign exchange differences (224) 1,013
Balance at end of year 4,328 9,176
20. INVENTORIES
Finished goods 249 -
Consumable stores 212 12
Other 278 292
Acquisition of Uitkomst (refer note 39) - 1,384
Provision for obsolete inventory (9) -
730 1,688
The Uitkomst inventory acquired in the prior year consisted of finished goods of $1.2 million (ZAR15.3 million),
consumable stores of $0.2 million (ZAR2.9 million) and a provision for obsolete inventory of $0.02 million
(ZAR0.2 million).
The cost of inventories recognised as an expense during the year in respect of continuing operations was $3.4 million
(2017: $0.03 million).
21. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables 4,189 127
Other receivables 1,678 1,519
Allowance for doubtful debts (371) (390)
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (refer note 39) - 4,851
5,496 6,107
The carrying amount of trade and other receivables approximate their fair value due to their short-term maturity.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivables as
disclosed above. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.
Movements on the allowance for doubtful debts are as follows:
Balance at beginning of year (390) (345)
Allowance for bad debts in current year - -
Foreign exchange differences 19 (45)
(371) (390)
Trade receivables are exposed to the credit risk of end-user customers within the coal mining industry.
The Group has an established credit policy under which customers are analysed for creditworthiness before the
Group's payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. Customer balances are monitored on an ongoing
basis to ensure that they remain within the negotiated terms and conditions offered.
Credit quality of trade receivables
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Not past due 4,189 127
Past due 0 to 30 days - -
Past due 31 to 60 days - -
Past due 61 to 90 days - -
Currency analysis of trade receivables
SA Rand 4,189 127
4,189 127
22. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Bank balances 10,931 9,624
Bank balances included in a disposal group held for sale - 22
10,931 9,646
Restricted cash 84 52
Restricted cash included in a disposal group held for sale - -
84 52
The restricted cash balance of $0.1 million (2017 - $0.1 million) is held on behalf of subsidiary companies in respect of
the rehabilitation guarantees issued to the DMR in respect of environmental rehabilitation costs of $6.3 million
(2017: $6.3 million). This cash is not available for use other than for those specific purposes.
Credit risk
Cash at bank earns interest at a floating rate based on daily bank deposit rates. Cash is deposited at highly reputable
financial institutions of a high quality credit standing within Australia, the United Kingdom and the Republic of South Africa.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents equates to the values as disclosed in this note.
23. ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
Carrying amounts of
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Langcarel Proprietary Limited ('Mooiplaats') - 6,276
Property held for sale - Uitkomst - 101
Assets classified as held for sale
Mooiplaats - 9,690
Property held for sale-Uitkomst - 101
- 9,791
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
Mooiplaats - 3,414
- 3,414
Assets classified as held for sale
Property, plant and equipment - 9,407
Other financial assets - 239
Restricted cash - -
Inventories - 1
Trade and other receivables - 21
Cash and cash equivalents - 22
Uikomst property, plant and equipment - 101
- 9,791
Liabilities classified as held for sale
Provisions - 2,937
Trade payables and accrued expenses - 477
- 3,414
Net assets held for sale - 6,377
Holfontein
In the prior period, the sale of Holfontein was finalised and the Company received the balance outstanding of $3 million
(ZAR40 million). The sale resulted in a reversal of prior period impairments of $3 million.
Opgoedenhoop
During the prior year, the Company received $0.1 million (ZAR1 million) of the balance outstanding of $1.3 million
(ZAR17.3 million) from the sale of the undeveloped Opgoedenhoop mining right. The balance outstanding at 30 June
2018 is $1.5 million (ZAR19.1 million). The outstanding balance is accruing interest at the South African prime rate plus
4% as there has been a default in the payment terms. Subsequent to year-end, a final settlement agreement was entered
into for $1.2 million (R16.5 million), of which $1 million (R14.1 million) was received on 31 August 2018. The balance of
$0.2 million (2.4 million) is due by 31 December 2018.
Uitkomst property
In the prior period Uitkomst had signed an "offer to purchase" for the sale of a building for $0.1 million (ZAR1.3 million).
The sale was finalised in the current year.
24. DEFERRED CONSIDERATION
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Deferred consideration 2,017 1,916
Balance at beginning of year 1,916 16,016
Uitkomst deferred consideration (refer note 36) - 1,916
Repaid during the year - (18,247)
Interest accrued 374 839
Foreign Exchange (273) 1,392
Balance at end of year 2,017 1,916
Current 2,017 -
Non-Current - 1,916
2,017 1,916
The opening balance Deferred Consideration in the prior year relates to the second tranche (part of the total acquisition
price of $75 million for Chapudi and Kwezi) of $30 million payable to Rio Tinto. Full and final settlement of the outstanding
balance plus all accrued interest was made in June 2017. The loan included interest at 4% as per the original agreement.
The additional deferred consideration present as at 30 June 2017 related to a deferred amount of $1.9 million
(R25 million) included in the acquisition price of $21.1 million (ZAR275 million), payable to Pan African Resources Plc
("Pan African") for the acquisition by the Company of PAR Coal (refer note 39). The amount bears interest at the South African
prime rate and will be settled on 30 June 2019. The Company is entitled to prepay any amounts in respect of the deferred
consideration at any time until 30 June 2019. To the extent that certain coal buy in opportunities are not secured by or
with the assistance of Pan African, within 2 years from the effective date, which could result in MC Mining suffering a
lower economic benefit, the deferred consideration can be reduced by such value, subject to a maximum of $1.3 million
(ZAR15 million).
25. BORROWINGS
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited 10,191 8,197
10,191 8,197
Balance at beginning of year 8,197 10,000
Yishun Brightrise Investment PTE Limited - converted to equity - (10,000)
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited - 9,004
Debt issuance costs capitalised -cash based - (91)
Debt issuance costs capitalised - warrants - (1,096)
Interest 2,439 212
Foreign Exchange (445) 168
Balance at end of year 10,191 8,197
Yishun Brightrise Investment PTE Limited
During the 2016 period, a loan for $10 million was provided to the Company by its shareholder Yishun. The loan carried
no interest and was only repayable in limited circumstances, including conditions relating to Baobab Mining and
Exploration Proprietary Limited.
During the 2017 financial year, the loan was converted into the Company's shares (245,037,981 shares were issued at
a price of $0.04081 per share). Post consolidation of the shares these shares translated to 12,251,899 shares.
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited
During the prior period, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with the Industrial
Development Corporation of South Africa Limited ("IDC") and Baobab Mining and Exploration Proprietary Limited
("Baobab"), a subsidiary of MC Mining and owner of the mining right for the Makhado Project ("the Project"). In terms
of the Loan Agreement, the IDC will advance loan funding up to $18.4 million (ZAR240 million) to Baobab for use in the
Project to advance the operations and implementation of the Project. Under the Loan Agreement, the loan funding is
to be provided in two equal tranches of $9.2 million (ZAR120 million) upon written request from Baobab.
In May 2017, the first tranche was drawn down by the Company. This is repayable on the third anniversary of each
advance. On the third anniversary, the Company is required to repay the loan amount plus an amount equal to the after
tax internal rate of return equal to 16% of the amount of each advance.
MCM is also required to issue warrants under the Loan Agreement, in respect of MCM shares, to the IDC pursuant to
each advance date as soon as the relevant shareholder approval is obtained. The warrants for the first draw down
equates to 2.5% of the entire issued share capital of MCM as at 5 December 2016. This equated to 2,408,752
(pre consolidation: 48,175,033) shares. The price at which IDC shall be entitled to purchase the MCM shares is equal to a
thirty percent premium to the 30 day volume weighted average price of the MCM shares as traded on the JSE as at
5 December 2016 (R0.60 per share pre the share consolidation). The IDC is entitled to exercise the warrants for a period
of five years from the date of issue.
Furthermore, upon each advance date, Baobab shall be required to issue new ordinary shares in Baobab to the IDC
equivalent to 5% of the entire issued share capital of Baobab at such time. New ordinary shares equivalent to 5% in
Baobab were issued to the IDC following the first advance.
If the second tranche of $9.2 million (ZAR120 million) is not required by Baobab and therefore not advanced by Baobab,
the IDC may elect to exercise one of the following rights:
- Baobab shall issue new ordinary shares in Baobab equivalent to 5% of the entire issued share capital of Baobab to
the IDC for an aggregate subscription price of $4.6 million (ZAR60 million); or
- Baobab shall issue ordinary shares in Baobab equivalent to 1% of the entire issued share capital of Baobab to the
IDC for an aggregate share price of $0.08 (ZAR1); or
- A penalty fee of $0.9 million (ZAR12 million) shall be paid to the IDC by Baobab.
The second tranche remains undrawn at the date of this report.
26. PROVISIONS
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Employee provisions 378 381
Biodiversity offset provision 2,146 2,126
Rehabilitation provisions 3,503 5,558
6,027 8,065
Employee provisions
The provision for employees represents unused annual leave entitlements.
Biodiversity offset provision
The Biodiversity offset agreement("BOA") was signed by the Department of Environmental Affairs ("DEA"), South
African National Parks Board and the Company to the value of $4.0 million ( ZAR55 million ) over a 25 year period. The
BOA commits the Company to pay $4.0 million (ZAR55 million ) to the South African National Parks Board over a period
of 25 years. The following payment arrangement has been agreed:
Phase 1 - ZAR2 million paid in 2015
Phase 2 - ZAR15 million from year 2016 to 2021 (ZAR2.5 million annually)
Phase 3 - ZAR13 million from year 2022 to 2028 (ZAR1.8 million annually)
Phase 4 - ZAR13 million from 2029 to 2033 (ZAR2.6 million annually)
Phase 5 - ZAR12 million from 2034 to 2038 (ZAR2.4 million annually)
For the purpose of the present value calculation these payments have been assume as equal annual payment and
discounted at the South Africa inflation rate of 6%.
Rehabilitation provision
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Balance at beginning of year 5,558 2,338
Unwinding of discount 427 120
Change in assumptions on rehabilitation provisions (2,337) 1,821
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (refer note 39) - 888
Foreign Exchange (145) 391
Balance at end of year 3,503 5,558
The rehabilitation provision represents the current cost of environmental liabilities as at the respective year end. An
annual estimate of the quantum of closure costs is necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the DMR, as well as
meeting specific closure objectives outlined in the mine's Environmental Management Programme ('EMP').
Although the ultimate amount of the obligation is uncertain, the fair value of the obligation is based on information that
is currently available. This estimate includes costs for the removal of all current mine infrastructure and the
rehabilitation of all disturbed areas to a condition as described in the EMP.
The period assumed in the calculation of the present value of the obligation is the shorter of the remaining period of
the mining licence and the aggregate of the construction period of the mine and the total estimated LOM.
The current estimate available is inflated by the South African inflation rate of 4.4% annually and the discount rate
applied to establish the current obligation is a South Africa government bond rate at 30 June 2018 of 9.25% (2017:
8.92%) annually.
Due to the changes in assumptions the Vele Colliery had a decrease in the present value of the environmental obligation.
The Makhado Project is still in Exploration phase and no formal decision to mine is currently in place.
Provisions have been analysed between current and non-current as follows:
Current 569 597
Non-current 5,458 7,468
6,027 8,065
27. DEFERRED TAX
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Deferred tax asset - 5,713
Deferred tax liability - Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (note 39) - (6,087)
Deferred tax liability 5,991 -
Net deferred tax liability 5,991 (374)
The gross movement on the deferred tax account is as follows:
Balance at beginning of year (374) 4,773
Recognised on tax losses - 296
Provisions 104 (1)
Capital allowances (225) -
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery (refer note 39) - (6,087)
Prior year adjustment (92) -
Deferred tax asset derecognised (1) (5,816) -
Foreign Exchange 412 645
Balance at end of year (5,991) (374)
The deferred tax balances at year end are represented by:
Deferred tax assets
Capital allowances on development assets (1) - 3,825
Tax losses (1) - 1,889
Provisions 371 -
Acquisition of Uitkomst Colliery - Provisions - 377
Balance at end of year 371 6,091
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions - (1)
Acquisition of UItkomst - Property, plant and equipment - (6,464)
Capital allowances on property plant and equipment (6,362) -
Balance at end of year (6,362) (6,465)
Net deferred tax (liabilities)/assets (5,991) (374)
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried-forward to the extent that the realisation of the related
tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. The Group did not recognise deferred income tax assets of $101.7
million (2017: $152.3 million) in respect of losses amounting to $226.7 million (2017: $306.4 million) and unredeemed
capital expenditure of $126.9 million (2017: $149.5 million) that can be carried forward against future taxable income.
(1) The deferred tax asset balance at 30 June 2017 of $5.8 million, relating to the Vele Colliery, was derecognised with
no additional deferred tax assets being recognized during the period. This decision was made due to the increased
risk of recoverability of the deferred tax asset through future taxable earnings. This arises from the later
commencement date of the Vele mine due to management's view of development of the SEZ and the prioritization
of the Makhado Project. The charge to profit and loss was $5.8 million as a result of foreign exchange differences.
28. OTHER LIABILITIES
This liability relates to a retention agreement entered into with employees to provide a retention payment to
encourage employees to remain with the Company, perform in a highly effective manner and proactively execute the
commercial strategy that the Company employs.
29. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Trade payables 1,395 2,925
Accrued expenses 4,942 1,107
Other 508 192
6,845 4,224
The average credit period is 30 days. Interest at the South African prime overdraft rate is charged on overdue creditors.
30. ISSUED CAPITAL
During the reporting period, there were no shares issued, however the Company implemented a share consolidation
of 20 to 1, on 6 December 2017, resulting in a post consolidation of shares of 140,879,585. The share consolidation
had no impact on voting rights.
Fully paid ordinary shares
140,879,585 (2017: 2,817,587,529 pre consolidation) fully paid ordinary 1,040,950 1,040,950
shares
Movements in fully paid ordinary shares Number $'000
At 30 June 2016 1,927,001,328 1,006,435
Issue of shares, net of issuance costs 890,586,201 34,515
At 30 Jun 2017 2,817,587,529 1,040,950
Share consolidation (20:1) (2,676,707,944) -
At 30 Jun 2018 140,879,585 1,040,950
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 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.
Changes to the then Corporations Law abolished the authorised capital and par value concept in relation to share capital
from 1 July 1998. Therefore, the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital and issued shares do
not have a par value.
Share options granted
Share options granted under the Company's employee share option plan and performance rights carry no rights to
dividends and no voting rights. The options were included in the implementation of the share consolidation. Further
details of the employee share option plan are provided in note 33.
31. ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Accumulated deficit at the beginning of the financial year (750,100) (736,403)
Net loss attributed to Owners of the Company (101,413) (15,536)
Transferred from share based payment reserve - 1,839
Dividend expense (22)
Accumulated deficit at the end of the financial year (851,535) (750,100)
32. RESERVES
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Capital profits reserve 91 91
Share based payment reserve 2,052 713
Warrants reserve 1,134 1,134
Foreign currency translation reserve (22,352) (20,473)
(19,075) (18,535)
Movements for the year can be reconciled as follows:
Share-based payments reserve
Opening balance 713 2,274
Share options issued during the year 616 466
Transfer from share based payment reserve - (1,839)
Share options cancelled/forfeited (161) (188)
IFRS 2 Black economic empowerment charge 884 -
Closing balance 2,052 713
Foreign currency translation reserve
Opening balance (20,473) (36,530)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations (2,393) 16,057
Sale of Mooiplaats Colliery 514 -
Closing balance (22,352) (20,473)
Warrants reserve
Opening balance 1,134 -
Warrants issued to the IDC - 1,134
Closing balance 1,134 1,134
Nature and purpose of reserves:
Capital reserve
The capital profits reserve contains capital profits derived during previous financial years.
Share-based payment reserve
Share based payments represent the value of unexercised share options and performance rights to directors and
employees. It also includes IFRS2 Black Economic Empowerment charges.
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records the foreign currency differences arising from the translation of foreign
operations.
Warrants reserve
The warrants reserve relates to the warrants issued to the IDC in terms of the Loan Agreement to advance funding to
Baobab. Refer note 25.
33. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Employee share option plan
The Group maintains certain Employee Share Option Plans ('ESOP's') for executives and senior employees of the Group
as per the rules approved by shareholders on 30 November 2009. In accordance with the terms of the schemes, eligible
executives and senior employees may be granted options to purchase ordinary shares. Share options have not been
granted to employees.
Share options granted to Directors and Officers
The Group also grants share options to directors, officers, lenders and equity funders of the Group outside the ESOP. In
accordance with the Group's policies, directors and officers may be granted options to purchase ordinary shares.
Share Option Terms, Vesting Requirements and Options Outstanding at 30 June 2018
Each option converts into one ordinary share of the Company on exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the
recipient on receipt of the option. The options hold no voting or dividend rights, and are not transferable. Upon exercise
of the options the ordinary shares received rank equally with existing ordinary shares.
The following share-based payment arrangements existed during the financial period ended 30 June 2018:
- The Company finalised an 18-month, ZAR210 million working capital facility from Investec Bank Limited during
October 2013 and announced that it would issue 20,000,000 options to Investec. The 20,000,000 shareholder
approved options were issued on 30 January 2015 and have an exercise price of ZAR1.32 and expire on 21 October
2018. Upon conversion the shares will rank equally with existing shares, are not transferable and hold no voting or
dividend rights. Post the share consolidation, Investec holds 1,000,000 options. At reporting date, none of the
options had been taken up or had lapsed.
- On 27 November 2015, 1,000,000 options were awarded and vested to each of the five independent non-executive
directors at a price of GBP0.055 per option. The options expire on 27 November 2018. Upon conversion the shares
will rank equally with existing shares, are not transferable and hold no voting or dividend rights. Post the share
consolidation the independent non-executive directors each hold 50,000 options. At reporting date, none of the
options had been taken up or had lapsed.
There has been no alteration of the terms and conditions of the above share based payment arrangements since the
grant date. The following share-based payment arrangements were in existence at the end of the current year:
Weighted
average
remaining
Far value at contractual
Option series Number Grant date Expiry date Exercise price grant date life
Investec options 1,000,000 30/01/2015 21/10/2018 ZAR26.40(1) ZAR15(1) 0.3 years
Non-executive director options 250,000 27/11/2015 27/11/2018 GBP1.10 ZAR15.40 0.4 years
1,250,000
(1) The pre consolidation exercise price and fair value at grant date were ZAR1.32 and ZAR0.75 respectively
(2) The pre consolidation exercise price and fair value at grant date were GBP0.055 and ZAR0.77 respectively
Fair value of share options granted during the year
There were no share options granted during the period.
Options were priced using a binomial option pricing model and the Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to
validate the price calculated. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on
management's best estimate of the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of
meeting market conditions attached to the option), and behavioural considerations.
Expected volatility is calculated by Hoadley's volatility calculator for one, two and three year periods and a future
estimated volatility level of 100% was used in the pricing model.
The total share based payment expense recognised in the current financial year is disclosed in the statement of changes
in equity.
Movement in share options (post share consolidation)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Options outstanding at beginning of year 1,250,000 2,108,896
Options expired - (330,146)
Options cancelled - (528,750)
Options outstanding at end of year 1,250,000 1,250,000
Weighted average exercise price (A$) 1.40 1.40
Options exercisable 1,250,000 1,250,000
Share options exercised during the year
No share options were exercised during the period.
Share options outstanding at the end of the year
The share options outstanding at the end of the year had a weighted average exercise price of A$1.40 (2017: A$1.40),
post the share consolidation, and a weighted average contractual life of 0.32 years (2017: 1.32 years).
Performance Rights Plan
The Performance Rights factor in a hurdle rate based on the compound annual growth rate of total shareholder return
across the period from the grant date. The Performance Rights were valued using a hybrid employee share option
pricing model to simulate the total shareholder return of MC Mining at the expiry date using a Monte-Carlo model.
On 24 November 2017, 1,722,383 Performance Rights were issued to senior management.
Inputs into the model for the current financial year were as follows:
Performance rights
Spot 5 day VWAP ZAR8.8
Exercise price Nil
Expiry date 23 November 2020
Performance period 3.00
Risk free interest rate 8.09%
The total share based payment expense recognised in relation to the Performance Rights in the current financial year is
$0.5 million.
In the prior period, 1,770,470 (post consolidation 35,409,403) Performance Rights were issued to senior management.
Inputs into the model for the prior financial year were as follows:
Performance rights
Spot 5 day VWAP ZAR12.6 (post share consolidation)
Exercise price Nil
Expiry date 29 November 2019
Performance period 3.00
Risk free interest rate 8.24%
The total share based payment expense recognised in relation to the performance rights in the prior financial year is
$0.4 million.
Movement in Performance Rights (post consolidation)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Performance rights outstanding at beginning of year 2,781,767 1,770,481
Performance rights forfeited (1,066,545) (661,170)
Performance rights granted 2,117,245 1,672,456
Performance rights outstanding at end of year 3,832,467 2,781,767
34. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
Non-controlling interests comprise the following:
Freewheel Trade and Invest 37 Proprietary Limited 575 575
Baobab non-controlling interest (181) (16)
394 559
35. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
35.1. Capital management
The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while
maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance. The Group's overall
strategy remains unchanged.
The capital structure of the Group consists of net debt (borrowings as detailed in note 25) and equity of the Group
(comprising issued capital, reserves, retained earnings and non-controlling interests as detailed in notes 30 to 32).
The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
The Group's risk management committee reviews the capital structure of the Group on a semi-annual basis. As part of
this review, the committee considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital. The Group
revised its target gearing ratio, determined as the proportion of net debt to equity, from 0% to 15%. This was to enable
the Company to raise the loan from the IDC.
Debt (1) 12,208 9,271
Equity(2) 170,732 272,874
Debt to equity ratio 0.07 0.03
(1) Debt is defined as long-term and short-term borrowings as described in note 25.
(2) Equity includes all capital and reserves of the Group that are managed as capital
35.2. Categories of financial instruments
The accounting policies for financial instruments have been applied to the line items below:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Financial assets
Other receivables 226 237
Trade and other receivables 5,496 6,107
Cash and cash equivalents 10,931 9,624
Restricted cash 84 52
Loan receivable 7,236 -
Other Financial Assets 4,328 9,176
Total financial assets 28,301 25,196
Financial liabilities
Deferred consideration 2,017 1,916
Borrowings 10,191 8,197
Trade and other payables 6,845 4,224
Total financial liabilities 19,053 14,337
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
The fair value of a financial asset or a financial liability is the amount at which the asset could be exchanged or liability
settled in a current transaction between willing parties in an arm's length transaction. The fair values of the Group's
financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying values, as a result of their short maturity or because they carry
floating rates of interest.
All financial assets and liabilities recorded in the consolidated financial statements approximate their respective fair
values.
The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at
fair value, grouped into Level 1 to 3, based on the degree to which the fair value is observable.
Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
The balances classed here are financial assets comprising deposits and listed securities (note 19).
Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that
are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The financial assets classed as Level 2 comprise of
investments with investment firms. These investments serve as collateral for rehabilitation guarantees. The fair value
has been determined by the investment firms' fund statement (note 19).
Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability
that are not based on observable market data.
There were no assets reclassified into / out of FVTPL during the year nor were any assets transferred between levels.
As at 30 June 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at FVTPL 5 3,901 - 3,906
As at 30 June 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at FVTPL 5 7,508 - 7,513
35.3. Financial risk management objectives
The Group's Corporate Treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and
international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group through
internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks include market risk
(including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate
risk.
The Corporate Treasury function reports quarterly to the Group's risk management committee, an independent body
that monitors risks and policies implemented to mitigate risk exposures.
35.4. Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures,
primarily with respect to the Australian dollar and the US dollar. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commitments,
assets and liabilities that are denominated in a currency that is not the functional currency. Most of the Company's
purchases are denominated in SA rand. However, certain items during the exploration, development and plant
construction phase as well as long lead-capital items are denominated in US dollars, Euros or Australian dollars. These
have to be acquired by the South African operating company due to the South African Reserve Bank's Foreign Exchange
Control Rulings. This exposes the South African subsidiary companies to changes in the foreign exchange rates.
The Group's cash deposits are largely denominated in US dollar and SA rand. A foreign exchange risk arises from the
funds deposited in US dollar which will have to be exchanged into the functional currency for working capital purposes.
The Group generally does not enter into forward sales, derivatives or other hedging arrangements to manage this risk.
At financial period end, the financial instruments exposed to foreign currency risk movements are as follows:
Held in ZAR Held in GBP Held in AUD Held in USD Total
Balances at 30 June 2018 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Financial assets
Other receivables 236 - - - 236
Trade and other receivables 5,502 - - - 5,502
Cash and cash equivalents 1 8,571 - 58 2,386 11,015
Total financial assets 14,309 - 58 2,386 16,753
(1)Cash includes restricted cash
Financial liabilities
Deferred consideration 2,017 - - - 2,017
Borrowings 10,191 - - - 10,191
Trade and other payables 6,832 1 12 - 6,845
Total financial liabilities 19,040 1 12 - 19,053
Held in ZAR Held in GBP Held in AUD Held in USD Total
Balances at 30 June 2017 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Financial assets
Other receivables 237 - - - 237
Trade and other receivables 6,107 - - - 6,107
Cash and cash equivalents 1 5,698 559 21 3,398 9,676
Total financial assets 12,042 559 21 3,398 16,020
1 Cash includes restricted cash
Financial liabilities
Deferred consideration 1,916 - - - 1,916
Borrowings 8,197 - - 8,197
Trade and other payables 3,475 9 40 700 4,224
Total financial liabilities 13,588 9 40 700 14,337
Balances classified as held for sale are not included in the above tables, or discussed in the subsequent narrative.
The following table details the Group's sensitivity to a 10% increase and decrease in the US dollar against the relevant
foreign currencies. 10% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management
personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The
sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their
translation at the year-end for a 10% change in foreign currency rates. The sensitivity analysis includes external loans
as well as loans to foreign operations within the Group where the denomination of the loan is in a currency other than
the functional currency of the lender or the borrower. A positive number below indicates an increase in profit or equity
where the US dollar strengthens 10% against the relevant currency. For a 10% weakening of the US dollar against the
relevant currency, there would be a comparable impact on the profit or equity, and the balances below would be
negative.
Impact on profit / (loss)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Judgements on reasonable possible movements
USD/ZAR increase by 10% (8,237) (2,000)
USD/ZAR decrease by 10% 8,237 2,000
35.5. Interest rate risk management
The Group's interest rate risk arises mainly from short-term borrowings, cash and bank balances and restricted cash.
The Group has variable interest rate borrowings. Variable rate borrowings expose the Group to cash flow interest rate
risk.
The Group has not entered into any agreements, such as hedging, to manage this risk.
The following table summarises the sensitivity of the financial instruments held at the reporting date, following a
movement in variable interest rates, with all other variables held constant. The sensitivities are based on reasonably
possible changes over a financial period, using the observed range of actual historical rates.
Impact on profit / (loss)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Judgements on reasonable possible movements
Increase of 0.2% in LIBOR 26 24
Decrease of 0.2% in LIBOR (26) (24)
Increase of 1.0% in JIBAR 130 121
Decrease of 1.0% in JIBAR (130) (121)
The impact is calculated on the net financial instruments exposed to variable interest rates as at reporting date and
does not take into account any repayments of short-term borrowings.
35.6. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a contracting entity will not complete its obligation under a financial instrument that will result
in a financial loss to the Group. The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group's exposure to bad debts is not
significant.
At year end there is no significant concentration of credit risk represented in the cash and cash equivalents, restricted
cash and trade accounts receivables balance. The Group manages its credit risk by predominantly dealing with
counterparties with a positive credit rating.
The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with
high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
35.7 Liquidity risk
The liquidity position of the Group is managed to ensure sufficient liquid funds are available to meet financial
commitments in a timely and cost effective manner. The Group's Executive continually reviews the liquidity position
including cash flow forecasts to determine the forecast liquidity position and maintain appropriate liquidity levels.
The concentration of cash balances on hand in geographical areas was as follows:
United Kingdom Australia South Africa Total
Balances at 30 June 2018 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,386 58 8,571 11,015
2,386 58 8,571 11,015
United Kingdom Australia South Africa Total
Balances at 30 June 2017 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 3,967 21 5,688 9,676
3,967 21 5,688 9,676
The contractual maturities of the Group's financial assets and liabilities at the reporting date were as follows:
Less than 6 Between 6 - 12 Greater than 12 Total
months months months
Balances at 30 June 2018 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Deferred consideration (1) - 2,017 - 2,017
Borrowings (1) - - 10,191 10,191
Trade and other payables 6,845 - - 6,845
6,845 2,017 10,191 19,053
Less than 6 Between 6 - 12 Greater than 12 Total
months months months
Balances at 30 June 2018 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Other Receivables - - 226 226
Loan receivables 1,645 1,645 3,946 7,236
Trade and Other Receivables 5,502 - - 5,502
Cash and Cash Equivalents 10,931 - - 10,931
Restricted Cash - - 84 84
Other financial assets 4 - 5,453 5,457
18,082 1,645 9,709 29,436
(1) Interest bearing at rates between 10.25 % and 22.2 %
Less than 6 Between 6 - 12 Greater than 12 Total
months months months
Balances at 30 June 2017 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Deferred consideration (1) - - 1,916 1,916
Borrowings (1) - - 8,197 8,197
Trade and other payables 4,224 - - 4,224
4,224 - 10,113 14,337
Less than 6 Between 6 - 12 Greater than 12 Total
months months months
Balances at 30 June 2017 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Other Receivables - 237 237
Trade and Other Receivables 6,107 - - 6,107
Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,624 - - 9,624
Restricted Cash 52 - - 52
Other financial assets 5 - 9,170 9,175
15,788 - 9,407 25,195
(1) Interest bearing between 10% and 22.2%
36. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Reconciliation of cash
For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in
banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows can be reconciled to the related items in the consolidated statement of financial
position as follows:
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Note $'000 $'000
Cash and bank balances 22 10,931 9,646
Reconciliation of loss before tax to net cash used in operations
Loss before tax (continuing and discontinuing operations) (94,858) (15,847)
Add back:
Depreciation 1,504 354
Net impairment expense 84,355 7,602
Share-based payment 1,343 272
Bad debt written off 59
Employee incentive 1,289 -
Re-valuation of investments (294) (526)
Movement in provisions (105) 326
Finance costs (net) 2,394 503
Disposal of assets (10) (1)
Foreign exchange loss/(gains) on operating activities 2,211 (1,971)
Changes in working capital:
Increase in inventories 938 (287)
Decrease in trade and other receivables 728 2,057
Decrease in trade and other payables 2,448 (2,706)
Cash used in operations 2,002 (10,224)
37. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
Contingent liabilities
The Group has no significant contingent liabilities at the reporting date.
Commitments
In addition to the commitments of the parent entity as disclosed under note 42, subsidiary companies have typical
financial commitments associated with their NOMR's granted by the South African DMR.
38. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the Company and
the Group is set out below:
Short-term employee benefits 1,308 1,557
Post-employment benefits 4 7
Termination benefits 178 -
Share-based payments 273 254
1,763 1,818
The Group has not provided any of its key management personnel with loans.
Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have
been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.
39. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Subsidiaries acquired
During the prior period, the Company entered into a sale of shares and claims agreement ("the Agreement") with Pan
African to acquire 100% of the shares in and claims against PAR Coal for a purchase price of $21.1 million
(ZAR275 million). PAR Coal holds a 91% shareholding in Uitkomst Colliery with the remaining 9% held by broad-based trusts
(including employees and communities) and a strategic entrepreneur's trust.
Uitkomst is a high grade thermal export quality coal deposit with metallurgical applications, which is situated in the
Utrecht coal fields in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Uitkomst consists of an existing underground coal mine (Uitkomst-
South mine) and a planned life of mine extension into the northern area (Klipspruit-North mine). The South mine is an
easily accessible and well established operating mine. Existing infrastructure such as power supply, water supply,
buildings, workshops, weighbridge, water storage and management facilities are all in place. Uitkomst currently
employs approximately 556 employees (including contractors).
The acquisition was effective on 30 June 2017.
Consideration transferred
In terms of the Agreement, the acquisition price was settled as follows:
- $9.4 million (ZAR125 million) paid in cash;
- $1.9 million (ZAR25 million) deferred consideration. The deferred consideration can be paid by MC Mining at any
time prior to the 24 month anniversary of the effective date of acquisition. The deferred consideration bears
interest at the South African prime rate and shall be paid on the second anniversary of the effective date.
MC Mining is entitled to prepay any amounts in respect of the deferred consideration. If it is not settled after
24 months, the balance outstanding can be settled through the issue of new MC Mining shares at the 30 day volume
weighted average price as traded on the JSE (MC Mining "VWAP") on the date immediately prior to the date on
which Pan African gives its election. To the extent that certain coal buy in opportunities are not secured by or
with the assistance of Pan African, within 2 years from the effective date, which could result in MC Mining
suffering a lower economic benefit, the deferred consideration can be reduced by such value, subject to a
maximum of $1.3 million (ZAR15 million); and
- MC Mining issued 261,287,625 new shares (equivalent to $9.4 million (ZAR125 million))
Acquisition related costs amounting to $0.2 million, have been excluded from the consideration transferred and have
been recognised as an expense in profit or loss in the current year, within the "other expenses" line item.
Assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of acquisition
The following summarises the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the acquisition date:
Carrying value Fair value
'000's '000's
Non-current assets
Development, exploration and evaluation expenditure 249 249
Property, plant and equipment 13,666 23,087
Other financial assets 19 19
Current assets
Inventories 1,383 1,383
Trade and other receivables 4,851 4,851
Cash and cash equivalents 999 999
Tax receivable 326 326
Assets classified as held for sale 101 101
Non-current liabilities
Provisions (888) (888)
Deferred tax liability (3,449) (6,087)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (2,989) (2,989)
Total identifiable net assets 14,268 21,051
Non-controlling interests
There was no non-controlling interest recognised on acquisition as the trusts that own shares in Uitkomst are effectively
controlled by Uitkomst and the "N" shares held by the trust do not rank equally to the ordinary shares and therefore
the trust do not participate in the profits and losses of Uitkomst.
Fair value
Fair value was estimated by an income-based valuation approach. The following were the key model inputs used in
determining the fair value:
- Calculated cost of equity for Uitkomst discount rate 10.3%
- Average saleable production of 328,347 tonnes per annum
- Average selling price of ZAR957 per tonne
At the time the financial statements were authorised for issue, the fair values of the assets and liabilities disclosed above
have only been determined provisionally as the independent valuations have not been finalised.
Goodwill
No goodwill arose on acquisition.
Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries
Development, exploration and evaluation expenditure 9,393
Property, plant and equipment (999)
Other financial assets 8,394
Impact of acquisition on the results of the Group
Had this business combination been effected for the year ended 30 June 2017, the revenue of the Group from
continuing operations would have been $31.8 million and the loss for the year from continuing operations would
have been $13 million. The directors consider these "pro-forma" numbers to represent an approximate measure of
theperformance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in
future periods.
In determining the "pro-forma" revenue and profit of the Group had Uitkomst been acquired at the beginning of the
current year, the directors have:
- Calculated depreciation of the mining asset on the basis of the fair value arising in the initial accounting of the
business combination rather than the carrying amounts recognised in the pre-acquisition financial statement.
40. CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Particulars in relation to controlled entities.
Year Year
ended 30 ended 30
Country of June 2018 June 2017
incorporation % %
Bakstaan Boerdery Proprietary Limited * South Africa 100 100
Baobab Mining & Exploration Proprietary Limited** South Africa 95 95
Chapudi Coal Proprietary Limited *** South Africa 74 74
Coal of Africa & ArcelorMittal Analytical Laboratories Proprietary Limited South Africa 50 50
Cove Mining NL Australia 100 100
Freewheel Trade and Invest 37 Proprietary Limited South Africa 74 74
Fumaria Property Holdings Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Golden Valley Services Proprietary Limited Australia 100 100
GVM Metals Administration (South Africa) Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Harrisia Investments Holdings Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Holfontein Investments Proprietary Limited South Africa - -
Kwezi Mining Exploration Proprietary Limited *** South Africa 74 74
Langcarel Proprietary Limited **** South Africa - 74
Limpopo Coal Company Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
MbeuYahsu Proprietary Limited South Africa 74 74
Mooiplaats Mining Limited ***** South Africa - 74
Pan African Resources Coal Holdings Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Regulus Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Silkwood Trading 14 Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
Tshikunda Mining Proprietary Limited South Africa 60 60
Tshipise Energy Investments Proprietary Limited South Africa 50 50
Uitkomst Colliery Proprietary Limited South Africa 100 100
* Subsidiary company of Fumaria Property Holdings Proprietary Limited
** 69% on completion of the Makhado Project BBBEE transactions
*** Subsidiary companies of MbeuYashu Proprietary Limited
**** Subsidiary company of Mooiplaats Mining Limited
***** Sold during the year together with its subsidiary Langcarel Proprietary Limited
41. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
Khethekile Mining (Pty) Ltd
The Company purchased the business operations of Khethekile Mining (Pty) Ltd (Khethekile), the independent mining
contractor at the Uitkomst Colliery. The transaction resulted in Uitkomst acquiring all of Khethekile's mining equipment
(including conveyor systems and coal mining and transportation equipment) and taking transfer, in accordance with
section 197 of the Labour Relations Act of South Africa, of some 340 Khethekile employees. The acquisition of
Khethekile's mining assets cost $4.9 million (R65 million) and all regulatory approvals and conditions precedent were
met satisfied and the transaction closed on 1 August 2018.
Mooiplaats Colliery S102
The S102 application to, amongst other things, incorporate certain prospecting rights into Mooiplaats Colliery's mining
right was approved by the Department of Mineral Resources ("DMR") in August 2018. The timing of the ten quarterly
payments to settle the remaining balance of R112.9 million of the purchase price was dependent on the S102 approval.
The first quarterly payment of R11.3 million was received in August 2018.
Makhado Project Regulatory Progress
In Sepember 2018 the DMR approved the Environmental Authorisation for the Makhado project.
There have been no other events between 30 June 2018 and the date of this report which necessitate adjustment to
the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of financial position, consolidated
statements of changes in equity and the consolidated statements of cash flows at that date.
42. PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Parent entity
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
$'000 $'000
Summary financial information
Non-current assets 171,397 273,541
Current assets 2,051 4,058
Total assets 173,448 277,599
Non-current liabilities 2,017 1,916
Current liabilities 697 2,809
Total liabilities 2,714 4,725
Net assets 170,734 272,874
Shareholders' Equity
Issued capital 1,040,950 1,040,950
Accumulated deficit (1,052,843) (1,026,378)
Reserves 182,627 258,302
170,734 272,874
Loss for the year (26,465) (74,318)
Total comprehensive loss (26,465) (74,318)
Contingencies and commitments
- MC Mining has subordinated all loans to subsidiary companies
- MC Mining has entered into a guarantee for the IDC borrowing facility entered into by Baobab (refer note 25)
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Independent Auditor's Report to the members of
MC Mining Limited (formerly Coal of Africa Limited)
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of MC Mining Limited (the "Company") and its
subsidiaries (the "Group") which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as
at 30 June 2018, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, and the consolidated statement of
cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the
directors' declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of
its financial performance for the year then ended; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations
2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of
the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with
the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of
Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial
report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which
has been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the
directors as at the time of this auditor's report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
COAL OF AFRICA LIMITED
AUDIT OPINION
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most
significance in our audit of the financial report for the current period. These matters were
addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our
opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
How the scope of our audit responded to
Key Audit Matter the Key Audit Matter
Carrying value of the Vele Colliery
Development Assets
In conjunction with our valuation experts, our
As a result of the decision to prioritise procedures included, but were not limited to:
the Makahdo Project, and consequently
to delay the redevelopment of the Vele - evaluating management's assessment
Colliery, the recoverable value of the as to whether an impairment indicator
Vele Colliery was assessed using a life existed;
of mine discounted cash flow model,
resulting in an impairment charge being - testing the mathematical accuracy of
recognised of $87.5 million for the year the impairment model and the carrying
ended 30 June 2018. value of the Vele Colliery;
The assessment of the recoverable - assessing key macroeconomic and
value of the Vele Colliery requires corporate tax assumptions with
management to exercise significant reference to external evidence
judgement, including the application of including: long-term coal prices, long-
the following key assumptions within term exchange rates, and corporate tax
the impairment model: rates;
- long-term coal prices; - assessing the reasonableness of
- long-term exchange rates; management's underlying mine plan
- forecast capital expenditure; including the forecast production,
- forecast operating costs; forecast operating costs and forecast
- forecast production quantities; capital expenditures;
- discount rate; and
- corporate tax rate. - assessing the reasonableness of the
discount rate applied; and
- performing sensitivity analysis of the
recoverable value of the Vele Colliery to
changes in key assumptions.
We also assessed the appropriateness of the
disclosures in Note 15 to the financial
statements.
Other Information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Group's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018, but does
not include the financial report and our auditor's report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent
with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have
nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that
gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the
Group to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to
liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole
is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not
a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise
professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether
due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks,
and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher
than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Group's internal control.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
- Conclude on the appropriateness of the director's use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty
exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists,
we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in
the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue
as a going concern.
- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report,
including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
- Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the
entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial
report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group's
audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal
control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and
other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where
applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of
most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the
key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation
precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we
determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse
consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits
of such communication.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 12 to 20 of the Director's Report
for the year ended 30 June 2018.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of the Company, for the year ended 30 June 2018,
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
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