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RNS Number : 3454O GreenX Metals Limited 31 January 2023
greenx metals limited
NEWS RELEASE 31 JANUARY 2023
Quarterly Activities Report December 2022
Highlights
· During the quarter, the hearing for the international arbitration
claims against the Republic of Poland under both the Energy Charter Treaty and
the Australia-Poland Bilateral Investment Treaty was concluded.
o Combined arbitration hearing took place in front of the Arbitral Tribunal
in London under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules for GreenX's claims against
Poland.
o Damages of up to £737 million (A$1.3 billion / PLN4.0 billion) have been
claimed including the assessed value of GreenX's lost profits and damages
related to both the Jan Karski and Debiensko projects, and accrued interest
related to any damages.
o The Company has funded the Claim proceedings under its US$12.3 million
Litigation Funding Agreement (LFA).
· In November, the Company announced highly encouraging results
from an initial site visit to ARC.
o Analysis of the site visit results is underway and will be key to future
work programs.
o GreenX can earn up to 80% of the ARC copper project in Greenland. ARC is a
significant, large-scale project (5,774km(2) license area) with historical
exploration results and recent analysis indicative of an extensive mineral
system with potential to host world-class copper deposits.
· Cash balance as at 31 December 2022 of A$2.6 million with a further
A$6.1 million available under the LFA.
GreenX Metals Limited (ASX:GRX, LSE:GRX) (GreenX or the Company) is pleased to
present its Quarterly Activities Report for the period during and subsequent
to 31 December 2022.
DISPUTE WITH POLISH GOVERNMENT
During the quarter, the Company reported the conclusion of the hearing for the
international arbitration claims (Claim) against the Republic of Poland under
both the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and the Australia-Poland Bilateral
Investment Treaty (BIT) (together the Treaties). The hearing took place in
London in November 2022 and lasted two weeks.
Following completion of the hearing, the Arbitral Tribunal will render an
Award (i.e., the legal term used for a 'decision' by the Tribunal) in due
course with no specified date available for the Tribunal decision.
As previously advised, the arbitration and hearing proceedings in relation to
the Claim are required to be kept confidential.
Details of the Claim
The Company's Claim against the Republic of Poland is being prosecuted through
an established and enforceable legal framework, with GreenX and Poland
agreeing to apply the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Rules (UNCITRAL) rules to the proceedings. The arbitration claims are being
administered through the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
The evidentiary hearing phase of the arbitration proceedings has now been
completed in front of the Arbitral Tribunal. With completion of the hearing,
the Arbitral Tribunal will render an Award in due course. There is no
specified date for an Award to be rendered. The Company's claims for damages
against Poland are in the amount of up to £737 million (A$1.3 billion/PLN4.0
billion), which includes a revised assessment of the value of GreenX's lost
profits and damages related to both the Jan Karski and Debiensko projects, and
accrued interest related to any damages. The Claim for damages has been
assessed by independent external quantum experts appointed by GreenX
specifically for the purposes of the Claim.
In July 2020, the Company announced it had executed the Litigation Funding
Agreement (LFA) for US$12.3 million with Litigation Capital Management (LCM).
The facility is currently being drawn down to cover legal, tribunal and
external expert costs as well as defined operating expenses associated with
the Claim. The LFA is a limited recourse loan with LCM that is on a "no win -
no fee" basis.
In September 2020, GreenX announced that it had formally commenced with the
Claim by serving the Notices of Arbitration against the Republic of Poland. In
June 2021, GreenX announced that it had formally lodged its Statement of Claim
in the BIT arbitration, including the first assessed claim for compensation.
The Company's Statement of Reply, the last material filing to be made by the
Company for the BIT arbitration proceedings, was submitted in July 2021. The
Statement of Reply addresses various points raised by the Republic of Poland
in their Statement of Defence. The Statement of Reply also contains a
re-evaluation of the claim for damages based on responses to Poland's
Statement of Defence.
GreenX's dispute alleges that the Republic of Poland has breached its
obligations under the applicable Treaties through its actions to block the
development of the Company's Jan Karski and Debiensko projects in Poland which
effectively deprived GreenX of the entire value of its investments in Poland.
In February 2019, GreenX formally notified the Polish Government that there
exists an investment dispute between GreenX and the Polish Government.
GreenX's notification called for prompt negotiations with the Government to
amicably resolve the dispute and indicated GreenX's right to submit the
dispute to international arbitration in the event of the dispute not being
resolved amicably.
GreenX's investment dispute with the Republic of Poland is not unique, with
international media widely reporting that the political environment and
investment climate in Poland has deteriorated since the change in Government
in 2015. As a result, there are a significant number of International
Arbitration claims being bought against Poland.
HIGHLY ENCOURAGING RESULTS FROM INITIAL ARC SITE VISIT
During the quarter, GreenX and its joint-venture (JV) partner Greenfields
Exploration Ltd (Greenfields) announced the results of from the first visit to
the Arctic Rift Copper Project (ARC or the Project) in Greenland.
The results of this work program have demonstrated the high-grade nature of
the known copper sulphide mineralisation and wider copper mineralization in
fault hosted Black Earth zones and adjacent sandstone units. The exact
position of a native copper fissure at the Neergaard Dal prospect was also
identified.
Analysis of this new information is underway and will be key to future work
programs.
A logistical base in Greenland was also secured as part of the site visit. The
Company successfully established depots, and field trialed its SHERP vehicles
and advanced satellite communications systems.
CORPORATE
Financial Position
As at 31 December 2022, GreenX had cash of A$2.6 million with a further A$6.1
million available to fund Claim related costs under the LFA.
-ENDS-
Forward Looking Statements
This release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are based on GreenX's expectations and beliefs concerning future
events. Forward looking statements are necessarily subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of
GreenX, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. GreenX makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the
forward-looking statements made in this release, to reflect the circumstances
or events after the date of that release.
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results for
ARC is extracted from the ASX announcements dated 6 October 2021, 22 January
2022 and 28 November 2022 which are available to view at www.greenxmetals.com
(http://www.greenxmetals.com) . GreenX confirms that (a) it is not aware of
any new information or data that materially affects the information included
in the original announcements; (b) all material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the content in the relevant announcements continue to
apply and have not materially changed; and (c) the form and context in which
the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially
modified from the original announcements.
APPENDIX 1: TENEMENT INFORMATION
As at 31 December 2022, the Company has an interest in the following
tenements:
Location Tenement Percentage Status Tenement Type
Interest
Greenland Arctic Rift Copper Project (Licence No. 2021-07 MEL-S) -(1) Granted Exploration Licence
Jan Karski, Poland Jan Karski Mine Plan Area (K-4-5, K6-7, K-8 and K-9)(2) 100 In dispute(2) Exclusive Right to apply for a mining concession
Debiensko, Poland Debiensko 1 100 Granted(2) Mining
Debiensko, Poland Kaczyce 1(3) 100 Granted Mining & Exploration (includes gas rights)
Notes:
(1 ) In October 2021, the Company announced that it had entered
into an Earn-In Agreement (EIA) with Greenfields to acquire an interest of up
to 80% in ARC. As at the date of this announcement, the Company held no
beneficial interest in ARC, other than through the EIA.
(2 ) GreenX formally commenced international arbitration claims
against the Republic of Poland under both the ECT and the BIT in 2021. GreenX
alleges that the Republic of Poland has breached its obligations under the
Treaties through its actions to block the development of the Company's Jan
Karski and Debiensko mines in Poland. Refer to discussion of the Claim above.
(3 ) The Kaczyce 1 tenement was due to expire on 31 December
2021. The Company applied for an extension to the Kaczyce 1 tenement prior to
its expiry and awaits a decision.
Appendix 2: Related Party Payments
During the quarter ended 31 December 2022, the Company made payments of
$166,000 to related parties and their associates. These payments relate to
existing remuneration arrangements (director fees, consulting fees and
superannuation of ($118,000) and the provision of a serviced office and
company secretarial and administration services ($48,000).
Appendix 3: Exploration and Mining Expenditure
During the quarter ended 31 December 2022, the Company made the following
payments in relation to exploration activities:
Activity $000
Greenland (ARC)
Project Management 163
Logistics (including transportation of equipment) 241
Site visit related costs 316
Other (field supplies, equipment, fuel, satellite imagery, etc) 119
Greenland sub-total as reported in the Appendix 5B (item 2.1(d)) 839
Poland
Legal and permitting related expenditure 52
Consultants - technical and Debiensko statutory operations personnel 124
Other (VAT returned) (69)
Poland sub-total as reported in the Appendix 5B (item 1.2(a)) 107
Total 946
There were no mining or production activities and expenses incurred during the
quarter ended 31 December 2022.
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
GreenX Metals Limited
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
23 008 677 852 31 December 2022
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter Year to date
$A'000
(6 months)
$A'000
1. Cash flows from operating activities - -
1.1 Receipts from customers
1.2 Payments for (107)* (471)*
(a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development - -
(c) production - -
(d) staff costs (122) (258)
(e) administration and corporate costs (85) (204)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received 15 28
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid - -
1.6 Income taxes paid - -
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - -
1.8 Other (provide details if material)
(a) Business Development (80) (141)
(b) Property rental and gas sales 73 96
(c) Arbitration related expenses (862) (1,446)
(d) Receipt of arbitration funding 420 1,187
(e) Occupancy (80) (415)
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (828) (1,624)
*includes legal and permitting expenditure and payments made to consultants
(Debiensko technical statutory operations personnel).
2. Cash flows from investing activities - -
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) Entities
(b) Tenements - -
(c) property, plant and equipment - -
(d) exploration & evaluation (839) (1,908)
(e) investments - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: - -
(a) entities
(b) tenements - -
(c) property, plant and equipment - -
(d) investments - -
(e) other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - -
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
2.5 Other (provide details if material) - -
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (839) (1,908)
3. Cash flows from financing activities - -
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt
securities)
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities - -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options - -
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt - -
securities
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings - -
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings - -
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other (provide details if material) - -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities - -
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,243 6,108
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) (828) (1,624)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) (839) (1,908)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) - -
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held - -
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,576 2,576
5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents Current quarter Previous quarter
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts
$A'000
$A'000
5.1 Bank balances 2,576 4,243
5.2 Call deposits - -
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 2,576 4,243
6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates Current quarter
$A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included (166)
in item 1
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included -
in item 2
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity
report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments.
7. Financing facilities Total facility amount at quarter end Amount drawn at quarter end
Note: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity.
$A'000
$A'000
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity.
7.1 Loan facilities 18,036* 11,935
7.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
7.3 Other (please specify) - -
7.4 Total financing facilities 18,036* 11,935
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end 6,101
7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the
lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured.
If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed
to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of
those facilities as well.
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8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A'000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (828)
8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (839)
(item 2.1(d))
8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) (1,667)
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 2,576
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) 6,101
8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 8,677
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questions:
8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current
level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: Not applicable
8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any
steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those
steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: Not applicable
8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and
to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: Not applicable
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2
and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters
disclosed.
Date: 31 January 2023
Authorised by: Company Secretary
(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)
Notes
1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying
activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity's
activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect
this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose
additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing
Rules is encouraged to do so.
2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and
provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and
AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash
flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards
agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent
standards apply to this report.
3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows
from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending
on the accounting policy of the entity.
4. If this report has been authorised for release to the
market by your board of directors, you can insert here: "By the board". If it
has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of
directors, you can insert here: "By the [name of board committee - eg Audit
and Risk Committee]". If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: "By the Disclosure Committee".
5. If this report has been authorised for release to the
market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's
Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the board should have
received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this
report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and
fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been
formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control
which is operating effectively.
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