Pluton Resources 2012 Annual Report (JORC Reserves)
Pluton Resources 2012 Annual Report (JORC Reserves)
Pluton Resources 2012 Annual Report (JORC Reserves)
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Directors
Malcolm Macpherson
Anthony James Schoer
Russell George Williams
Chenxi Wang
Company secretary
Andrew Metcalfe
Time: 10:30 AM
Date: Thursday 29 November 2012
Registered office
Level 4, 468 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Head office number: +61 (0) 3 9867 8283
Share register
Boardroom Limited
Level 7, 207 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Investor phone number: (Aus) 1300 737 760
Investor phone number: (Overseas) +61 (0) 2 9290 9600
Auditor
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
550 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Website address
www.plutonresources.com
Contents
Chairman’s Letter 02
CEO’s Review 04
Financial Report 11
Top photo:
“Mayala employees undergoing training with Pluton’s operations supervisor
Ben Carpenter.”
Bottom photo:
“Mayala employees assemble the Universal Drilling Platform at the Isthmus.”
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Chairman’s Letter 02
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The 6th annual general meeting is taking place just as your company is establishing itself as a producer of high
grade iron ore.
This is despite the totally unexpected setback in late June when a major backer of our potential joint venture
partner withdrew their support. Weeks of uncertainty followed as the Managing Director, Tony Schoer and his
team worked tirelessly to find alternative financers and were successful.
The acquisition of the Cockatoo Island iron ore project was completed in September, 2012 and the
management handover occurred on October 1, 2012. We see plenty of potential to extend the life of the
open-cut operations on Cockatoo and will be examining the possibility of an underground mine.
Our largest shareholder, Wise Energy, have given the Company great support over the past few months. They
were there when we needed urgent funding to complete the Cockatoo purchase, and to date have successfully
raised US$12.7 million by pre-selling Cockatoo ore to fund the acquisition as well as for working capital.
Moreover they negotiated a 1 million tonne off-take agreement that includes a $20 million pre-payment to fund
the environmental bonds.
Cockatoo and Irvine offer significant infrastructure synergies. Irvine will benefit from utilising Cockatoo
infrastructure thereby eliminating duplication, while lowering our environmental footprint. In addition, lower
grade Cockatoo ore could be processed through the Irvine pre-concentrator, extending the operational lives of
both islands.
Our success will be shaped by the quality of our people. To that end we have recruited experienced
professionals from the iron ore industry.
It is also pleasing to have the opportunity to provide more jobs for the indigenous people of the Kimberley.
Our primary goal in 2013 will be to achieve production targets on Cockatoo, carry out drilling to extend the life
of the open-cut operations; and further assess the feasibility of an underground operation. Also we will continue
the process of seeking environmental approvals for the Irvine Project.
I would like to extend my thanks to you our shareholders for your support during the year, my fellow Directors,
and to Tony and the management team for their continued hard work during some difficult times.
“Mayala elders and employees during a recent heritage visit to Irvine Island.”
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Overview
Pluton has made significant progress over the past 12 months. The acquisition of the Cockatoo Island iron
ore project has transformed the Company from an explorer to a producer. The Company commenced mining
activities in October and will load its maiden shipment in November.
This has been achieved despite a difficult few months when a major financial backer of joint venture partner Wise
Energy Group withdrew its support.
With the support of Wise Energy, Pluton has pre-sold shipments of Cockatoo ore to fund the acquisition of
Cockatoo and provide funding for the environmental bonds and working capital.
Cockatoo is an exciting project for the Company. There is significant potential to increase the mine life for the
open-cut operation as well as potential for a significant long-life underground operation.
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“Cockatoo Island operations with Irvine Island in the background.” “Schematic showing previous drilling into Cockatoo underground.”
The Irvine Island project also continues to progress well. The main focus has been on final data collection
required for submission of the Public Environmental Review. This is a slow and tedious process but one that is
important to gain the required approvals to commence development of the island.
Importantly, timing of development on Irvine Island ties in with the Cockatoo operations. Significant synergistic
opportunities exist to share infrastructure, process Cockatoo low grade ore through the Irvine pre-concentrator
and create employment and business opportunities for the indigenous people of the region.
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Further test work on the optimum grind size for the pre-concentrate to be produced at Irvine confirms a 3mm product
will provide initial capital savings of $54 million, lowering capital spend previously advised in the Pre-feasibility Study.
Significant further capital savings are expected by manufacturing the plant, including the pre-concentrator, in China.
These savings will be quantified during the Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”). Much of the data capture for the DFS is
on-going and will be finalised for an investment decision to be made well before final statutory approval of the project.
The Company has spent considerable time in the 2012 year finalising environmental data capture through multiple
land and marine surveys, including drilling of environmental holes to capture data on subterranean fauna and flora,
for the Public Environmental Review (“PER”) submission. This is a tedious process covering several dry and wet
seasons. It is expected the PER will be lodged by the 2nd quarter of calendar year 2013, which will commence the
formal environmental review process.
On 6th July 2012 a mining lease was granted over Irvine Island (M04/452). The mining lease replaces the previous
exploration lease and is a step forward in the approvals process.
The Company continues to meet its commitments to employ and train indigenous people of the Kimberley, particularly
members of the Mayala People. The purchase of the Cockatoo Island iron ore project allows Pluton the opportunity to
increase the number of indigenous people into the work force. Initially, nine positions have been created on Cockatoo
Island for indigenous people and we expect that number to grow significantly over time.
Table 1: Yampi Member Mineral Resource, Hardstaff Peninsula, Irvine Island, Western Australia (E04/1172)
as at 31 August 2012.
Classification In-Situ Mineralisation Magnetite Mineralisation
COG Tonnes Total Iron SiO2 LOI at Wt Rec Fe by DTR SiO2 by
Wt Rec* (%) 950° C DTR
Fe (%) (Mt) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
Indicated >40% iron (Lens 1) 40 5 49.2 45 32.5 1.2 34.2 69 2.4
Indicated >50% iron (Lens 2) 50 59 55.1 51 25.6 0.7 37.7 70 1.9
Indicated >30% and <50% Iron (Lens 2) 30 43 39.2 33 47.5 1.0 30.8 69 3.2
Sub Total Indicated (Lens 1 and 2) 107 48.5 43 34.7 0.8 34.8 70 2.5
Indicated >10% iron and < 30% iron 10 68 23.0 18 62.6 1.8 20.5 68 5.2
Total Indicated - 175 38.6 33 45.5 1.2 29.3 69 3.6
“Pluton’s patented Universal Drilling Platform minimises ground disturbance “It is almost impossible to find areas where drilling occurred”
during exploration drilling”
Table 2: Wonganin Sandstone Mineral Resource, Hardstaff Peninsula, Irvine Island, Western Australia
(E04/1172) as at 31 August 2012.
Classification COG Fe Tonnes Total Wt Iron SiO2 Al2O3 S P LOI at
Rec 950° C
(%) (Mt) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
Indicated Wonganin Sandstone - 368 19.7 21 61.0 4.20 0.09 0.032 1.9
Table 3: Yampi Member Mineral Resource, Isthmus Region, Irvine Island, Western Australia (E04/1172)
as at 31 August, 2012.
Classification COG Fe Tonnes Iron SiO2 Al2O3 S P LOI
950°C
(%) (Mt) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
Inferred - 18.5 33 43.4 4.7 0.04 0.03 1.5
Total Inferred - 18.5 33 43.4 4.7 0.04 0.03 1.5
The delineation of the Ore Reserve at the Hardstaff Peninsula is in line with the Company’s development strategy and
represents a key milestone in the development of the project. The open-pit Ore Reserve estimate for the Hardstaff
Peninsula as reported in accordance with the JORC Code is summarised in Table 4.
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Table 4: Ore Reserve Statement, Hardstaff Peninsula, Irvine Island, Western Australia (E04/1172).
Classification Tonnes Total Wt Mineralisation Magnetite Hermatite
Rec Wt Rec Wt Rec
Fe SiO2 AI203 S P LOI at
(Mt) (%) (%) (%) (%) 950˚ C (%) (%)
Probable Yampi 51 40 38 42.1 1.7 0.1 0.03 0.9 27 14
Probable Wonganin 93 22 23 57.9 3.7 0.1 0.03 1.9 11 11
Total 143 28 28 52.3 3.0 0.1 0.03 1.5 17 12
Notes for Table 4: The Ore Reserve Estimate is based on Indicated Mineral Resources contained within mine designs above an economic cut-off. The economic
cut-off is based on the value of each minable block incorporating the processing, grade control, rehabilitation, and ore rehandle costs. The figures presented
were rounded and include mining dilution and ore loss.
The Ore Reserve Estimate has been derived as a result of a pre-feasibility mining study prepared to a level of accuracy with estimates prepared within ± 30%.
The mining study is based on an operation and associated higher costs for processing a final concentrate product on Irvine Island mine design, production and
cash flow schedules were prepared. The economic assessment achieved a positive cash flow for a range of downside sensitivities, of both prices and costs. All
Fe prices were supplied by Pluton Resources and based upon the Macquarie Commodities Research (18 May 2011), and pricing outlook prepared by Ferrum
Consultants. Capital and operating costs for processing were provided together with Port, G&A by Pluton and Calibre Projects. Costs and modifying factors used
in the mining study assume mining by conventional open pit methods utilising hydraulic excavators and haul trucks. Modifying factors applied include mining
dilution (5%) and ore loss of (5%). A cut-off grade of 15% Fe was applied to the Wonganin Sandstone. No cut-off grade was applied to the Yampi Member. The
schedule is based on a maximum plant feed rate of 17.0 Mtpa with the expected project life of over 10 years. The project remains subject to environmental
approval. Wt Rec = Weight recovery of ore to final concentrate product if the ROM was processed to a final concentrate as per design at Irvine Island as provided
by Calibre Projects.
Mineral Resources have been converted to Ore Reserves recognising the level of confidence in the Mineral Resource
estimate and reflecting any modifying factors. The Ore Reserve Estimate is based on the Mineral Resource estimate
for the Hardstaff Peninsula that was previously compiled and announced to the Australian Stock Exchange on
27th April, 2011.
The Ore Reserve includes that part of the Mineral Resource contained within the open pit mine design. Indicated
Mineral Resources within the design convert to Probable Ore Reserves, after consideration of all mining, metallurgical,
social, environmental, statutory and financial aspects of the project.
Included in the consideration for purchasing the project, Pluton assumes responsibility for rehabilitation of the island.
The total cost of rehabilitating Cockatoo Island is not expected to be materially greater than the $20 million, submitted
as environmental bonds. At time of writing, funding for the bonds has been arranged via a prepayment of $20 million
against an off-take agreement for 1 million tonnes of ore.
The Company has entered into a 50/50 unincorporated joint venture, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals,
with Wise Energy Group Limited (“WEG”), a major shareholder. Pluton is Manager of the Joint Venture and
responsible for all operational activities. WEG is responsible for shipping and marketing of Cockatoo ore.
¹Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, 2004 Edition, prepared by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee of the
Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Minerals Council of Australia.
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Pluton has appointed Watpac Civil & Mining (“Watpac”) as the preferred mining contractor. Agreements are expected
to be finalised and executed by 29th October 2012. Watpac have mobilised personnel and equipment to site and are
responsible for all operational activities from mining through to ship loading. In addition many of the skilled Cockatoo
Island employees have joined Watpac, e ensuring continuity of operations.
As announced on the 10th September, Pluton commences mining operations with an opening inventory of 12 million
tonnes of direct shipping ore (see Tables 5-7 below). The available tonnage on Cockatoo gives the project an initial
3 year life of open-cut operations. Under the current mine plan, FOB operating costs (excluding statutory royalties)
are estimated at $51/tonne. Total capital costs are expected to be approximately $16 million and will be funded by
cash flow.
Pluton will begin drilling in early 2013 and is aiming to convert resources into reserves to extend the open-cut mine
life. Pluton will also commence a campaign of drilling to assess the viability of an underground operation. Previous
historic drilling has returned very high grade ore at depth. Pluton has engaged underground consultants to prepare a
conceptual study and initial results suggest an underground operation is feasible.
The Cockatoo project provides significant synergies and benefits for the Irvine project. These include eliminating
the need for duplicate infrastructure which not only reduces capital expenditure, but also reduces our environmental
footprint on Irvine. Additionally, there may be opportunities to process low grade ore from Cockatoo through the Irvine
pre-concentrator, increasing the commercial life of both islands.
Notes:
1: Mineral Resources 2350E to 2950E are exclusive of Stage 4 Probable Ore Reserve.
2: Tonnage is rounded to the nearest 100,000 tonnes.
Notes:
1: Mineral Resources 2350E to 2950E are exclusive of Stage 4 Probable Ore Reserve.
2: Tonnage is rounded to the nearest 100,000 tonnes.
3: Mineralisation is composed of Seawall Hematite and Footwall Schist.
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Notes:
1: Ore Reserves are in addition to 2350E to 2950E Mineral Resources.
2: Tonnage is rounded to nearest 100,000 tonnes.
Cockatoo Island
• Bring production and shipments to a steady state at the expected operating cost.
• Assess the underground potential and feasibility through drilling and technical studies.
Irvine Island
• Finalise remaining environmental data capture and submit the Public Environmental Review to commence formal
environmental approval process.
Tony Schoer
Managing Director & CEO
The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for the Cockatoo Island and Irvine Island Iron Ore Deposits – is based on
information compiled by Mr A Griffith, who is a member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a full time employees of Pluton Resources Ltd. Mr
Griffith has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity, which he is undertaking to qualify as a
Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’
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Contents
Directors’ Report 12
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 20
Corporate Governance Statement 21
Statement of Comprehensive Income 27
Statement of Financial Position 28
Statement of Changes in Equity 29
Statement of Cash Flows 30
Notes to the Financial Statements 31
Directors’ Declaration 60
Independent Auditor’s Report 61
General information
The financial report covers Pluton Resources Limited as a consolidated entity consisting of Pluton Resources Limited and the entities it controlled. The financial report is presented in Australian
dollars, which is Pluton Resources Limited’s functional and presentation currency.
The financial report consists of the financial statements, notes to the financial statements and the directors’ declaration.
Pluton Resources Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:
A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities are included in the directors’ report, which is not part of the financial report.
The financial report was authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 27 September 2012. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial report.
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The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, On 11 January 2012, the consolidated entity held an extraordinary
on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the ‘consolidated general meeting of shareholders and received approval of the issue
entity’) consisting of Pluton Resources Limited (referred to hereafter as of 84,507,041 ordinary shares to Timeone Holdings Limited over four
the ‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) and the entities it controlled for the year tranches at $0.355 per share.
ended 30 June 2012. On 22 February 2012, under a binding term sheet with Timeone
Directors Holdings Limited, the third tranche totalling $1,835,312 was received
The following persons were directors of Pluton Resources Limited during for an issue of 5,169,892 ordinary shares at $0.355 per share.
the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless On 11 April 2012, under a binding term sheet with Timeone Holdings
otherwise stated: Limited, tranche 4A totalling $3,000,000 was received for an issue of
Malcolm Macpherson 8,450,704 ordinary shares at $0.355 per share.
Anthony James Schoer On 12 April 2012, the consolidated entity agreed to a binding Term
Russell George Williams Sheet with key commercial terms for a proposed 50/50 unincorporated
Chenxi (Elly) Wang (appointed on 20 April 2012) joint venture with its strategic partner, Timeone Holdings Limited over
Principal activities the mining operations on Cockatoo Island; whereby Timeone and its
The principal activity of the consolidated entity during the financial year funding partner SS&T Group Limited, a leading Shanghai based mining,
was the exploration of mineral assets within Australia. logistics and commodities trading company, would provide funding of
Dividends $70 million, the proceeds of which would be used to fund the remainder
There were no dividends paid or declared during the current or previous of tranche 4 at 35.5 cents a share, the proposed acquisition of the
financial year. Cockatoo Island project (including the provision of a $20 million bank
guarantee to use for statutory environmental bonds for the Cockatoo
Review of operations Island project) and the initial development of stage 4 mining on the
The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax island.
amounted to $2,883,341 (30 June 2011: $5,640,307).
On 10 May 2012, under a binding term sheet with Timeone Holdings
The consolidated entity continued its exploration activities on Irvine Limited, tranche 4B totalling 2,000,000 was received for an issue of
Island, located northwest of Broome, Western Australia. Work also 5,633,803 ordinary shares at $0.355 per share.
continued during the year on environmental surveys and data collection
for inclusion in the Public Environmental Review (‘PER’) document that The scheduled Extraordinary General Meeting for 29 June 2012 was
the company will lodge as part of the Ministerial approvals process. postponed after the company was officially notified that potential
Cockatoo partner Timeone/SST Group would not complete the
On 22 July 2011, the consolidated entity issued 10,244,697 fully paid transaction under the terms of the binding Term Sheet announced in
ordinary shares at $0.831 per share and 14,342,576 options with a April 2012.
strike price 83.1 cents, expiring 22 July 2017. The issue was made
following shareholder approval received on 23 June 2011 and pursuant Significant changes in the state of affairs
to the signing of the Wonganin Project Co-existence Agreement (Native On 4 August 2011, the consolidated entity announced that it entered
Title Agreement). into a binding term sheet with Timeone Holdings Limited, a company
owned by private Chinese investors holding a contractual relationship
In August 2011, under a binding term sheet with Timeone Holdings with Rizhao Port Group, operator of the world’s largest iron ore import
Limited, the first and second tranche totalling $10,504,688 was received terminal, located in Shandong Province, China. Under the terms of the
for an issue of 29,590,671 ordinary shares at $0.355 per share. Funds binding term sheet Timeone would invest up to $30,000,000 for a
received were used to fund the on-going exploration and environmental 30 per cent stake in the capital of the company (post investment) to be
work program, regulatory approvals of the Irvine Island project and the satisfied by the issue of fully paid ordinary shares at $0.355 per share,
commencement of the Definitive Feasibility Study. in four tranches.
On 27 September 2011, the consolidated entity announced that assay On 2 September 2011, the consolidated entity announced that it
results from continued exploration activities significantly increased had signed a legally binding term sheet with Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron
the 11 year mine life on Irvine Island as defined in the PFS stage 1 Ore and HWE Mining in relation to the acquisition of 100% of the
valuation. Cockatoo Island iron ore assets in the Kimberley Iron Ore Hub. The
On 8 November 2011 the consolidated entity announced an update consolidated entity expects to complete the acquisition of Cockatoo
from Inferred to Indicated Mineral resource for Hardstaff Peninsular, Island operations after the current mining stage has been completed in
on Irvine Island. 2012. The consolidated entity will be responsible for the environmental
rehabilitation of Cockatoo Island when it concludes mining.
On 10 November 2011, the consolidated entity issued 476,872 ordinary
shares to KRED Enterprises Pty Ltd as trustee of the Mayala People, On 23 December 2011, the consolidated entity announced that after the
being an issue in consideration for commitments given by the Mayala completion of due diligence for the company’s acquisition of the iron
People to allow the consolidated entity to undertake exploration activities ore assets on Cockatoo Island, it advised the Cockatoo Island vendors of
on Irvine Island. the consolidated entity’s intention to continue with the acquisition.
On 22 December 2011, the consolidated entity announced that it had There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the
entered into a commercial hire agreement with Winmax Drilling for two consolidated entity during the financial year.
company patented Universal Drilling Platforms.
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Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the
director held office.
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These performance rights are issued as part of remuneration and are not Variable remuneration (short term incentive) - objective:
linked to performance hurdles of individual employees. The objective of a short term incentive programme is to link the
All directors and executives have the opportunity to qualify for achievement of the consolidated entity’s operational targets with the
participation in the Executive Share Scheme, which provides for a salary remuneration received by the executives charged with meeting those
sacrifice of directors fees to acquire shares in the company. targets. The total potential short term incentive available is set at a level
so as to provide sufficient incentive to the executive to achieve the
Remuneration structure operational targets and such that the cost to the consolidated entity is
In accordance with corporate governance principles and reasonable in the circumstances.
recommendations, the company substantially complies with the
guidelines for executive remuneration packages and non-executive The company and consolidated entity seeks to attract and retain high
director remuneration. calibre executives into key leadership positions and to align its executive
reward with the delivery of strategic objectives and the creation of value
Non-executive directors remuneration for security holders.
The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate
remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined from The variable remuneration framework provides long term incentives,
time-to-time by a general meeting. The latest determination was at delivered through participation in the Employee Share Option Plan,
the Annual General Meeting held 20 October 2006 when shareholders to those executives who have the capacity to influence the overall
approved an aggregate remuneration of $400,000 per annum to be performance of the consolidated entity.
apportioned amongst non-executive directors. Variable remuneration (short term incentive) - structure:
The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by At the 2009 Annual General Meeting the shareholders approved the
shareholders and the fee structure is reviewed annually. The Board establishment of an Employee Share Option Plan (‘ESOP’) to provide
considers advice from external consultants as well as the fees paid to short-term incentives for executive directors and employees.
non-executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the Use of remuneration consultants
annual review process. During the financial year ended 30 June 2012, the company did not
On appointment, non-executive directors are advised of their directors engage the use of remuneration consultants.
duties and responsibilities and the remuneration fee to be paid to that Voting and comments made at the company’s 2011 Annual General
director in carrying out their individual duties. This fee covers the Board Meeting (‘AGM’)
position where the non-executive director is a member. At the last AGM 75% of the shareholders voted to adopt the
Non-executive directors aggregate emoluments are detailed in section remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2011. The company
B below. The non-executive directors do not receive retirement benefits, did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its
nor do they participate in any incentive programs. remuneration practices.
• fixed remuneration (base salary, superannuation and non-monetary • Brett Clark - Chief Operating Officer (appointed 1 February 2012)
benefits) • Pamela Kaye - General Counsel
• variable remuneration - short-term incentive (‘STI’) • Anson Griffiths - Project Manager
Fixed remuneration - objective: • Cedric Davies - Community and Environment Advisor
Fixed remuneration is reviewed at the end of each contract term by the
• Diane Dowdell - Environment Manager
Board. The process consists of a review of the consolidated entity and
(appointed 15 November 2011)
individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration externally
and internally and, where appropriate external advice on policies and • Reece Power - General Manager Corporate
practices. (appointed 20 February 2012)
Fixed remuneration - structure: • John McDougall - Senior Geologist
Executives receive their fixed (primary) remuneration in form of cash • Ben Carpenter - Project Manager
payments to their nominated accounts (with appropriate PAYG tax
deducted) and superannuation funds. The level of fixed remuneration
is set so as to provide a base level of remuneration which is both
appropriate to the position and is competitive in the market. Fixed
remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board as part of an assessment
on that executive’s performance. The Board has access to external
independent advice if necessary.
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Non-Executive Directors:
Malcolm Macpherson (Chairman) 94,802 - - 8,532 - - 103,334
Russell Williams 55,922 - - 1,362 - - 57,284
Executive Directors:
Anthony Schoer 477,310 - - 42,958 - - 520,268
Other Key Management Personnel:
Brett Clark 220,930 - - 12,383 - - 233,313
Pamela Kaye 218,400 - - 8,379 - - 226,779
Anson Griffiths 218,400 - - 6,577 - - 224,977
Cedric Davies 162,240 - - 7,488 - - 169,728
Diane Dowdell 136,425 - - 3,750 - - 140,175
Reece Power 117,213 - - 5,674 - - 122,887
John McDougall 86,833 - - 7,815 - - 94,648
Ben Carpenter 81,667 - - 7,350 - - 89,017
1,870,142 - - 112,268 - - 1,982,410
Chenxi Wang received no remuneration during the year.
Non-Executive Directors:
Malcolm Macpherson (Chairman) 91,743 - - 8,257 - - 100,000
Russell Williams 41,284 - - 3,716 - - 45,000
Raymond Schoer * 40,875 - - - - - 40,875
Executive Directors:
Anthony Schoer 428,260 - - 18,327 - - 446,587
C Service agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. Details of these agreements
are as follows:
Name: Anthony James Schoer
Title: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Agreement commenced: 1 July 2006
Term of agreement: No end date
Details: Anthony James Schoer’s fixed remuneration is $520,268 which includes car allowance and superannuation) and his variable remuneration is
any executive share scheme or executive share option scheme or cash bonus payment as may be determined by the Board.
Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct.
D Share-based compensation
Issue of shares
There were no shares issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2012.
However, 240,000 performance rights issued to key management personnel on 31 March 2010 vested on 31 March 2012 into fully paid ordinary
shares.
Options
There were no options issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation that were outstanding as at 30 June 2012.
There were no options granted to or exercised by directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended
30 June 2012.
Performance rights
The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights affecting remuneration of directors and other key management personnel in this financial
year or future reporting years are as follows:
Grant date Vesting date Expiry date Share price target Fair value per right
for vesting at grant date
31 March 2010 (ESOP-T2) From 31 March 2012 31 March 2014 $1.250 $0.2900
ESOP Tranche 2 (‘ESOP-T2’) have a performance hurdle of the company share price being at least $1.25 by 31 March 2014 for each performance right
to be convertible into an ordinary share.
Performance rights granted carry no dividend or voting rights.
Details of performance rights over ordinary shares issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year
ended 30 June 2012 are set out below:
Number of rights granted during the year Number of rights vested during the year
Name 2012 2011 2012 2011
Values of performance rights over ordinary shares granted, exercised and lapsed for directors and other key management personnel during the year
ended 30 June 2012 are set out below:
Name Value of rights granted Value of rights vested Value of rights lapsed Remuneration consisting
during the year during the year during the year of rights for the year
$ $ $ %
John McDougall - 8,514 - -
Pamela Kaye - 10,643 - -
Ben Carpenter - 8,514 - -
Anson Griffiths - 10,643 - -
Cedric Davies - 8,512 - -
E Additional information
The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years to 30 June 2012 are summarised below:
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
$ $ $ $ $
Revenue and other income 390,340 162,957 566,222 595,783 787,870
Loss before interest and tax (1,453,754) (1,502,101) (1,753,174) (5,640,307) (2,883,341)
Loss after income tax (1,453,754) (1,502,101) (1,753,174) (5,640,307) (2,883,341)
The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return (‘TSR’) are summarised below:
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Share price at financial year end ($A) 2.050 0.715 0.395 0.280 0.170
Basic earnings per share (cents per share) (1.930) (1.930) (1.350) (3.269) (1.280)
This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.
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The Board of Directors of Pluton Resources Limited is responsible for the corporate governance of the company and consolidated entity. The Board
guides and monitors the business and affairs of Pluton Resources Limited on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they
are accountable.
The table below summarises the company’s compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Revised Principles and Recommendations.
The company has included in this Corporate Governance Statement a statement by the company supporting
the diversity of employees with differing skills, values, backgrounds and experiences, and a statement of the
proportion of women employees and their positions held within the company.
When formally constituted, the members of an audit and risk committee are appointed by the Board and
recommendations from the committee are presented to the Board for further discussion and resolution.
The audit and risk committee charter, and information on procedures for the selection and appointment of
the external auditor, and for the rotation of external audit engagement partners (which is determined by the
audit and risk committee), is available on the company’s website.
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The company has identified key risks within the business and has received a statement of assurance from
the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in relation to the financial report.
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Pluton Resources Limited’s corporate governance practices were in place Responsibilities/functions of the Board include:
for the financial year ended 30 June 2012 and to the date of signing the • selecting, appointing and evaluating from time to time the performance
Directors’ Report. of, determining the remuneration of, and planning for the successor of,
Various corporate governance practices are discussed within this the Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’);
statement. For further information on corporate governance policies • reviewing procedures in place for appointment of senior management
adopted by Pluton Resources Limited, refer to our website: and monitoring of its performance, and for succession planning.
http://www.plutonresources.com This includes ratifying the appointment and the removal of the Chief
Financial Officer and Company Secretary;
Board functions
• input into and final approval of management development of corporate
The role of the Board of Pluton Resources Limited is as follows:
strategy, including setting performance objectives and approving
• Representing and serving the interests of shareholders by overseeing operating budgets;
and appraising the strategies, policies and performance of the
• reviewing and guiding systems of risk management and internal control
company. This includes overviewing the financial and human resources
and ethical and legal compliance. This includes reviewing procedures
the company has in place to meet its objectives and the review of
in place to identify the main risks associated with the company’s
management performance;
businesses and the implementation of appropriate systems to manage
• Protecting and optimising company performance and building these risks;
sustainable value for shareholders in accordance with any duties
• monitoring corporate performance and implementation of strategy and
and obligations imposed on the Board by law and the company’s
policy;
constitution and within a framework of prudent and effective controls
that enable risk to be assessed and managed; • approving major capital expenditure, acquisitions and divestitures, and
monitoring capital management;
• Responsible for the overall Corporate Governance of Pluton Resources
Limited and its controlled entities, including monitoring the strategic • monitoring and reviewing management processes in place aimed at
direction of the company and those entities, formulating goals for ensuring the integrity of financial and other reporting;
management and monitoring the achievement of those goals; • monitoring and reviewing policies and processes in place relating
• Setting, reviewing and ensuring compliance with the company’s to occupational health and safety, compliance with laws, and the
values (including the establishment and observance of high ethical maintenance of high ethical standards; and
standards); and • performing such other functions as are prescribed by law or are
• Ensuring shareholders are kept informed of the company’s assigned to the Board.
performance and major developments affecting its state of affairs. In carrying out its responsibilities and functions, the Board may delegate
any of its powers to a Board committee, a director, employee or other
person subject to ultimate responsibility of the directors under the
Corporations Act.
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Matters which are specifically reserved for the Board or its committees The term in office held by each director in office at the date of this report
include the following: is as follows:
• appointment of a Chair; Name Position Term in Office
• appointment and removal of the CEO; Tony Schoer Chief Executive Officer Appointed 1 July 2006
• appointment of directors to fill a vacancy or as additional directors; Malcolm Macpherson Non-executive director Appointed 1 January 2009
Russell Williams Non-executive director Appointed 19 May 2010
• establishment of Board committees, their membership and delegated Ms Chenxi (Elly) Wang Non-executive director Appointed 20 April 2012
authorities;
Further details on each director can be found in the Directors’ Report
• approval of dividends;
attached to this Corporate Governance Statement.
• development and review of corporate governance principles and
Diversity policy
policies;
At the core of the company’s diversity policy is a commitment to equality
• approval of major capital expenditure, acquisitions and divestitures in and respect. The company is committed to providing an inclusive
excess of authority levels delegated to management; workplace and recognises the value of individuals with diverse skills,
• calling of meetings of shareholders; and values, backgrounds and experiences will bring to the company. Diversity
is recognising and valuing the unique contribution people can make
• any other specific matters nominated by the Board from time to time.
because of their individual background and different skills, experiences
Structure of the Board and perspectives. People differ not just on the basis of race and gender,
The company’s constitution governs the regulation of meetings and but also other dimensions such as lifestyle, education, physical ability,
proceedings of the Board. age and family responsibility.
The Board determines its size and composition, subject to the terms of The company trains and employs indigenous people to assist in the
the constitution. The Board does not believe that it should establish a exploration and development of Pluton’s Irvine Island project located
limit on tenure other than stipulated in the company constitution. north-west of Broome, WA. Approximately 50% of the workforce on Irvine
While tenure limits can help to ensure that there are fresh ideas and Island comprise local indigenous Mayala People.
viewpoints available to the Board, they hold the disadvantage of losing The company employs women across a broad cross-section of the
the contribution of directors who have been able to develop, over a company’s workforce including the Board and senior management
period of time, increasing insight in the company and its operation positions. As at the date of this statement, the company employed four
and, therefore, an increasing contribution to the Board as a whole. It is females in senior executive and administration positions, representing
intended that the Board should comprise a majority of independent 26% of the company’s full-time workforce, with one female residing as a
non-executive directors and comprise directors with a broad range of member of the Board.
skills, expertise and experience from a diverse range of backgrounds. It
Securities trading policy
is also intended that the Chair should be an independent non-executive
Under the company’s Guidelines for Dealing in Securities Policy, a
director. The Board regularly reviews the independence of each director
director or company employee (‘Relevant Persons’) must not trade in
in light of the interests disclosed to the Board.
any securities of the company at any time when they are in possession of
The Board only considers directors to be independent where they unpublished price sensitive or ‘inside’ information in relation to
are independent of management and free of any business or other those securities.
relationship that could materially interfere with - or could reasonably
Relevant Persons are permitted to buy or sell the company’s securities
be perceived to interfere with - the exercise of their unfettered
throughout the year except during the period up to 14 days preceding
and independent judgment. The Board has adopted a definition of
the following:
independence based on that set out in the ASX Corporate Governance
Recommendations. The Board will review the independence of each • the company’s financial results; or
director in light of interests disclosed to the Board from time to time. • the holding of a shareholders meeting.
In accordance with the definition of independence above, and the and ending two days after the end of the day of the announcement of
materiality thresholds set, the following directors of Pluton Resources the company’s financial results or the holding of the shareholders
Limited are considered to be independent: meeting to allow the market to absorb the contents of the announcement
(Non Trading Period).
Name Position
Malcolm Macpherson Chairman, Non-executive
Outside of the Non Trading Period (before commencing to trade) any
Russell Williams Non-executive director
person in possession of price sensitive information not released to
market is ineligible to trade in any securites of the Company; a director
There are procedures in place, agreed by the Board, to enable directors in must first obtain the approval of the Chairman to do so; the Chairman
furtherance of their duties to seek independent professional advice at the must first obtain approval from the Board; and all other employees must
company’s expense. inform and receive approval from the Company Secretary.
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As required by the ASX Listing Rules, the company notifies the ASX of Performance
any transaction conducted by directors in the securities of the company The performance of the Board, its Committees and key executives is
within five days of the transaction taking place. reviewed regularly using both measurable and qualitative indicators.
The Securities Trading Policy has been issued to ASX and can be found On an annual basis, directors will provide written feedback in relation
on the company’s website. to the performance of the Board and its Committees against a set of
Audit and risk committee agreed criteria.
As at the date of this statement the Board does not have a formal audit • Each Committee of the Board will also be required to provide feedback
and risk committee. The company does have a formal Charter approved in terms of a review of its own performance.
by the Board and it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective
• Feedback will be collected by the chair of the Board, or an external
internal control framework exists within the entity. This includes internal
facilitator, and discussed by the Board, with consideration being given
controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant
as to whether any steps should be taken to improve performance of the
business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of
Board or its Committees.
proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information
as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of • The Chief Executive Officer will also provide feedback from senior
operational key performance indicators. management in connection with any issues that may be relevant in the
context of Board performance review.
Risk
The responsibility of overseeing risk falls within the charter of the • Where appropriate to facilitate the review process, assistance may be
audit and risk committee. The company identifies areas of risk within obtained from third party advisers.
the company and continuously undertakes a risk assessment of the Remuneration
company’s operations, procedures and processes. The risk assessment is It is the company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit
aimed at identifying the following: from the retention of a high quality Board and executive team by
• a culture of risk control and the minimisation of risk throughout the remunerating directors and key executives fairly and appropriately
company, which is being done through natural or instinctive process with reference to relevant employment market conditions. To assist in
by employees of the company; achieving this objective, the Board, in assuming the responsibilities
of assessing remuneration to employees, links the nature and amount
• a culture of risk control that can easily identify risks as they arise an
of executive directors’ and officers’ remuneration to the company’s
amend practices;
financial and operational performance. The expected outcomes of the
• the installation of practices and procedures in all areas of the remuneration structure are:
business that are designed to minimise an event or incident that could
• retention and motivation of key executives;
have a financial or other effect on the business and its day to day
management; and • attraction of high quality management to the company; and
• adoption of these practices and procedures to minimise many of the • performance incentives that allow executives to share in the success of
standard commercial risks, i.e. taking out the appropriate insurance the company.
policies, or ensuring compliance reporting is up to date. For a more comprehensive explanation of the company’s remuneration
CEO and CFO certification framework and the remuneration received by directors and key executives
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have provided a in the current period, please refer to the Remuneration Report, which is
written statement to the Board that in their view: contained within the Directors’ Report.
1. the company’s financial report is founded on a sound system of risk There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits to non-executive
management and internal compliance and control which implements (or executive) directors.
the financial policies adopted by the Board; and The Board is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation
2. the company’s risk management and internal compliance and control arrangements for the directors themselves and the Chief Executive Officer
system is operating effectively in all material respects. and executive team.
Corporate social responsibility
The company has, through its own actions, clearly embraced
responsibility for the company’s actions and encourages a positive
impact through its activities on the environment, employees,
communities and stakeholders.
The company has embraced environmental, heritage and indigenous
issues and has developed a platform that encourages preservation of flora
and fauna, recognises the value of protecting heritage assets in regions
that it operates and respects the values and social issues surrounding
indigenous communities with whom the company engages.
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Note 2012 2011
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Cents Cents
Basic earnings per share 30 (1.280) (3.269)
Diluted earnings per share 30 (1.280) (3.269)
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Note 2012 2011
$ $
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 8 592,452 3,805,412
Trade and other receivables 9 1,106,340 624,019
Total current assets 1,698,792 4,429,431
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 556,415 687,908
Intangibles 11 323,257 301,196
Exploration and evaluation 12 72,522,192 48,636,491
Total non-current assets 73,401,864 49,625,595
Total assets 75,100,656 54,055,026
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 13 2,682,628 2,357,988
Provisions 14 369,324 243,737
Total current liabilities 3,051,952 2,601,725
Total liabilities 3,051,952 2,601,725
Net assets 72,048,704 51,453,301
Equity
Issued capital 15 81,951,059 62,045,859
Reserves 16 4,114,326 540,782
Accumulated losses 17 (14,016,681) (11,133,340)
Total equity 72,048,704 51,453,301
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Balance at 1 July 2010 44,578,417 648,904 (5,493,033) 39,734,288
Loss after income tax expense for the year - - (5,640,307) (5,640,307)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - - -
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (5,640,307) (5,640,307)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 17,359,320 - - 17,359,320
Conversion of options 108,122 (108,122) - -
Balance at 30 June 2011 62,045,859 540,782 (11,133,340) 51,453,301
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2011 62,045,859 540,782 (11,133,340) 51,453,301
Loss after income tax expense for the year - - (2,883,341) (2,883,341)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax - - - -
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (2,883,341) (2,883,341)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 19,905,200 - - 19,905,200
Issue of options - 3,573,544 - 3,573,544
Balance at 30 June 2012 81,951,059 4,114,326 (14,016,681) 72,048,704
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Note 2012 2011
$ $
Revenue
Other revenue - - 787,870 787,870
Total revenue - - 787,870 787,870
Assets
Segment assets 73,074,327 6,800 2,019,529 75,100,656
Total assets 75,100,656
Total assets includes:
Acquisition of non-current assets 24,678,681 - 41,284 24,719,965
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 2,370,256 - 681,696 3,051,952
Total liabilities 3,051,952
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Revenue
Other revenue - - 595,783 595,783
Total revenue - - 595,783 595,783
Segment result (22,774) - (2,577,162) (2,599,936)
Depreciation and amortisation (193,008)
Interest revenue 348,097
Write-off exploration expenditure (2,048,227)
Loss on investment (1,147,233)
Loss before income tax expense (5,640,307)
Income tax expense -
Loss after income tax expense (5,640,307)
Assets
Segment assets 49,280,932 4,026 4,770,068 54,055,026
Total assets 54,055,026
Total assets includes:
Acquisition of non-current assets 21,658,066 125,028 68,614 21,851,708
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 2,543,898 402 57,425 2,601,725
Total liabilities 2,601,725
Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Note 4. Revenue
Other revenue
Interest 132,822 348,096
Other revenue 40,673 22,211
Revenue 173,495 370,307
Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Note 6. Expenses
Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:
Depreciation
Plant and equipment 139,024 172,780
Motor vehicles 5,348 6,010
Total depreciation 144,372 178,790
Amortisation
Software 10,441 14,218
Total depreciation and amortisation 154,813 193,008
Impairment
Mining agreements (note 12) - 1,147,233
Exploration and evaluation (note 12) 788,883 2,048,227
Total impairment 788,883 3,195,460
Rental expense relating to operating leases
Minimum lease payments 52,182 48,860
Superannuation expense
Defined contribution superannuation expense 236,785 181,012
Employee benefits expense excluding superannuation
Employee benefits expense excluding superannuation 929,095 667,527
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2012 2011
$ $
Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Deposits and bonds - should the consolidated entity not continue to operate their mining tenements, the bonds may become refundable under the
terms and conditions of the agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia.
Pluton Operations Pty Ltd, which is not a related company, is the Trustee of the Pluton Operations Deferred Directors Salary Sacrifice Share
Purchase Plan.
Impairment of receivables
The consolidated entity has recognised a loss of $nil (2011: $nil) in profit or loss in respect of impairment of receivables for the year ended
30 June 2012.
Past due but not impaired
At 30 June 2012 no receivables were past due or impaired (2011: $nil).
Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2010 670,695 7,922 678,617
Additions 166,499 31,280 197,779
Transfers in/(out) (9,698) - (9,698)
Depreciation expense (172,780) (6,010) (178,790)
Balance at 30 June 2011 654,716 33,192 687,908
Additions 12,879 - 12,879
Depreciation expense (139,024) (5,348) (144,372)
Balance at 30 June 2012 528,571 27,844 556,415
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2012 2011
$ $
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2010 81,455 18,032 99,487
Additions 206,229 - 206,229
Transfers in/(out) - 9,698 9,698
Amortisation expense - (14,218) (14,218)
Balance at 30 June 2011 287,684 13,512 301,196
Additions 4,097 28,405 32,502
Amortisation expense - (10,441) (10,441)
Balance at 30 June 2012 291,781 31,476 323,257
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2012 2011
$ $
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 20101,147,233 29,237,018 30,384,251
Additions - 21,447,700 21,447,700
Impairment of assets (1,147,233) (2,048,227) (3,195,460)
Balance at 30 June 2011 - 48,636,491 48,636,491
Additions - 24,674,584 24,674,584
Impairment of assets - (788,883) (788,883)
Balance at 30 June 2012 - 72,522,192 72,522,192
Total exploration and evaluation expenditure capitalised is solely intangible. The directors have performed an impairment review based on the potential
for future economic benefits that may arise.
Recoverability of the carrying amount of exploration assets is dependent on the successful exploration and mining of the existing mining agreements,
and successful exploration activities. The directors have determined that whilst the Dove River assets have potential, the level of exploration and
evaluation activity in connection to this region is no longer significant and active and does not currently qualify to continue to be recognised as an
exploration and evaluation asset. Accordingly in 2011 mining agreements of $1,147,233 and exploration and evaluation assets of $2,048,227 were
impaired. There was no further impairment during the current financial year.
Capitalised costs have been included in the statement of cash flows as an investing activity.
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2012 2011
$ $
Options Total
Consolidated $ $
Balance at 1 July 2010 648,904 648,904
Conversion to share capital (108,122) (108,122)
Balance at 30 June 2011 540,782 540,782
Issuance of options * 3,573,544 3,573,544
Balance at 30 June 2012 4,114,326 4,114,326
*O
n 22 July 2011 the consolidated entity granted 14,342,576 options. The value of these options using a Black-Scholes valuation model calculation
was $3,573,544.
Option reserve
The reserve is used to recognise the value of options, including issue of performance rights under the Employee Share Option Plan, provided to
employees and directors as part of their remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.
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2012 2011
$ $
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents 2.28 592,452 5.20 3,805,412
Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk 592,452 3,805,412
An official increase/decrease in interest rates of one (2011: one) percentage point would have a favourable/adverse effect on profit before tax of $5,925
(2011: $38,054) per annum.
The percentage change is based on the expected volatility of interest rates using market data, historical trends over prior years and based on the
consolidated entity’s on going relationships with financial institutions.
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Consolidated - 2012 Weighted average 1 year Between 1 Between 2 Over 5 years Remaining
interest rate or less and 2 years and 5 years contractual
maturities
% $ $ $ $ $
Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables - 2,371,766 - - - 2,371,766
Other payables - 310,861 - - - 310,861
Total non-derivatives 2,682,627 - - - 2,682,627
Consolidated - 2011 Weighted average 1 year Between 1 Between 2 Over 5 years Remaining
interest rate or less and 2 years and 5 years contractual
maturities
% $ $ $ $ $
Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables - 1,191,512 - - - 1,191,512
Other payables - 1,166,476 - - 1,166,476
Total non-derivatives 2,357,988 - - - 2,357,988
The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed above.
Fair value of financial instruments
Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial instruments reflect their fair value. The carrying amounts of trade receivables and trade
payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting
the remaining contractual maturities at the current market interest rate that is available for similar financial instruments.
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* Other represents individual being a director of an entity holding securities in the consolidated entity
** Other represents individual no longer being a key management personnel and not actual disposal
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* Other represents transfer to family superannuation fund not controlled by the director
** Other represents individual no longer being a key management personnel and not actual disposal
Option holding
The number of options over ordinary shares in the parent entity held during the financial year by each director and other members of key management
personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below:
* Other represents individual no longer being a key management personnel and not actual disposal
All options held at the reporting date are vested and exercisable.
* Other represents individual no longer being a key management personnel and not actual disposal
All options held at the reporting date are vested and exercisable.
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The contingent consideration is payable to the Mayala People in respect of the Wonganin Project coexistence Agreement signed on 28 June 2011
in relation to the Irvine Island Project. The contingent consideration is subject to meeting agreed milestones through to the commencement of
production. These milestones were not met in the year ending 30 June 2012 and hence the consideration owing remains unchanged.
The consolidated entity had no other contingent liabilities at 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011.
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Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts for offices and plant and equipment under non-cancellable operating leases expiring
within 1 to 5 years with, in some cases, options to extend. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.
Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011.
Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011.
Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity had no commitments for expenditure at 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1, except for the following:
• Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment. Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by
the parent entity and its receipt may be an indicator of an impairment of the investment.
• Equity-settled awards by the parent to employees of subsidiaries are recognised as an increase in investment in the subsidiary with a corresponding
credit to equity and not as a charge to profit or loss. The investment in subsidiary is reduced by any contribution by the subsidiary.
Note 28. Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash from/(used in) operating activities
Consolidated
2012 2011
$ $
Loss after income tax expense for the year (2,883,341) (5,640,307)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 154,813 193,008
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets 788,883 3,195,460
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables (593,700) 170,660
Increase in trade and other payables 539,571 2,074,013
Increase in other provisions 125,587 125,486
Net cash from/(used in) operating activities (1,868,187) 118,320
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2012 2011
$ $
Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 225,315,137 172,527,528
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 225,315,137 172,527,528
Cents Cents
Basic earnings per share (1.280) (3.269)
Diluted earnings per share (1.280) (3.269)
37,739,148 options over ordinary shares have been excluded from the above calculations as they were anti-dilutive during the period.
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Grant date Expiry date Exercise Balance Granted Exercised Expired/ Balance
price at the start forfeited/ at the end
of the year other of the year
30/11/08 28/02/11 $2.100 40,000 - - (40,000) -
40,000 - - (40,000) -
Set out below are summaries of performance rights granted under the plan:
2012
Grant date Expiry date Exercise Balance Granted Vested Expired/ Balance
price at the start forfeited/ at the end
of the year other of the year
31/03/10 31/03/14 $1.250 240,000 - (240,000) - -
240,000 - (240,000) - -
2011
Grant date Expiry date Exercise Balance Granted Vested Expired/ Balance
price at the start forfeited/ at the end
of the year other of the year
31/03/10 31/03/13 $0.750 240,000 - (240,000) - -
31/03/10 31/03/14 $1.250 240,000 - - - 240,000
480,000 - (240,000) - 240,000
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Tony Schoer
Director
27 September 2012
Melbourne
Indepent Auditor’s Report 61
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Indepent Auditor’s Report 62
TO THE MEMBERS OF PLUTON RESOURCES LIMITED
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The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 30 September 2012.
Distribution of equitable securities
Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding:
Number of holders
of ordinary shares
1 to 1,000 391
1,001 to 5,000 658
5,001 to 10,000 458
10,001 to 100,000 1,119
100,001 and over 222
2,848
Holding less than a marketable parcel of 2,500 ordinary shares 636