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RNS Number : 9906T Harvest Minerals Limited 26 June 2024
Harvest Minerals Limited / Index: LSE / Epic: HMI / Sector: Mining
26 June 2024
Harvest Minerals Limited ('Harvest' or the 'Company')
Final Results
Harvest Minerals Limited, the AIM-listed organic fertiliser producer, is
pleased to announce its audited Final Results for the year ended 31 December
2023, extracts from which are set out below. The Annual Report &
Accounts will shortly be made available on the Company's website and posted to
Shareholders, where appropriate. The Company will also shortly be posting out
its Notice of AGM to Shareholders and a further announcement will be made in
this regard.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Arapua Fertiliser Project (Arapua)
Arapua is the Company's principal business unit and currently its sole source
of revenue. The Company's focus during the year, and in prior years, has been
progressing commercial production and revenue generation.
2023 proved to be a challenging year for the Company and its key project,
Arapua. Following the record high global fertilizer prices seen in 2022
after sanctions on Russia and Belarus triggered a global supply shortage,
stocks returned to normal levels in 2023 causing the price of fertilizers to
drop. Simultaneously, the price of the soybean, the main crop planted
in Brazil, also dropped, reaching levels below the expectations of the
farmers and, in some cases, close to the cost of production. Accordingly,
farmers postponed the sale of grains in 2023 in anticipation of a price
increase and postponed the purchase of fertilizers in anticipation of a price
drop.
As a result, total sales for the year were 40,991 tonnes, which included
11,367 tonnes of orders placed in 2022, but only delivered, and therefore
recognised as revenue, in 2023. The volatility experienced by the Company
during 2023 was a macroeconomic issue and outside the control of the
Company. In response to the difficult market conditions, the Company took
steps to reduce overhead and operating expenses. As and when the market
improves, the Company is positioned to support higher sales volumes and
rebuild profitability at its low cost and high margin Arapua operation.
In order to reduce the Company's cash burn rate, the Directors agreed to pause
drawing their remuneration due from the Company during Q2 2023 until such
point as the Company is in a better position to pay. As at the date of this
report, the pause in payment of remuneration remains in place.
Subsequent to year end, and despite soybean prices remining low, fertilizer
values began to stabilise bringing greater predictability.
Sergi Potash Project & Iguatama Limestone Project
Given the challenges being experienced at the Arapua project, the Company did
not advance either its Sergi Potash Project or its Iguatama Limestone Project
during the year to 31 December 2023.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Group made a net loss after taxation for the year ended 31 December 2023
of $3,180,605 (31 December 2022: maiden net profit of $197,797), which
included non-cash expenses. The following is a reconciliation from net profit
to earnings, before interest, taxations, depreciation, and amortisation
(EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA:
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$'m $'m
Net Profit / (Loss) (3.2) 0.2
Interest 0.2 0.1
Tax 0.1 0.3
Depreciation 0.5 0.4
Amortisation 0.2 0.4
EBITDA (2.2) 1.4
Impairment - trade receivables 0.5 0.5
Impairment - capitalised exploration - 0.6
Adjusted EBITDA (1.7) 2.5
The net assets of the Group at 31 December 2023 were $7,332,564 (31 December
2022: $9,713,742) and its cash position was $795,554 (31 December 2022:
$2,723,509).
DIVIDENDS
No dividend was paid or declared by the Company in the year ended to 31
December 2023 and up to the date of this report. The Board continues to
review its dividend policy and expects over time to return cash to
shareholders through a combination of dividends and share buybacks as
profitability allows.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Consolidated
Notes Year ended Year ended
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Revenue from fertiliser sales 4 3,132,473 8,625,474
Cost of goods sold 5 (1,649,221) (2,866,298)
Gross profit 1,483,252 5,759,176
Interest income 46,542 42,865
Other income - 564
Profit on sale of motor vehicle 15,171 8,185
Foreign exchange loss (3,256) (52,252)
Accounting fees (176,199) (122,549)
Audit and tax fees (117,305) (82,792)
Advertising fees (273,555) (300,072)
Consultants fees (102,632) (105,693)
Directors fees (808,362) (771,774)
Depreciation (171,392) (139,176)
Legal fees (17,013) (32,712)
Wages & Salaries (798,928) (1,029,084)
Interest expense (248,559) (144,190)
Public company costs (211,099) (216,438)
Travel expenses (401,887) (620,282)
Other expenses 6 (854,634) (658,438)
Impairment trade receivable expense 9 (469,632) (553,154)
Impairment exploration expense 14 - (509,604)
Profit / (loss) from continuing operations before income tax (3,109,488) 472,580
Income tax expense 7 (71,117) (274,783)
Profit / (loss) from continuing operations after income tax (3,180,605) 197,797
Net profit / (loss) for the year (3,180,605) 197,797
Other comprehensive income / (loss)
Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation 799,427 903,665
Other comprehensive income / (loss) for the year 799,427 903,665
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year (2,381,178) 1,101,462
Basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share (cents per share) 25 (1.68) 0.11
The accompanying notes form part of this annual financial report.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 December 2023
Consolidated
Notes 31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 8 795,554 2,723,509
Trade and other receivables 9 281,700 514,724
Inventories 10 1,789,297 195,882
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,866,551 3,434,115
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables 9 457,303 320,025
Investments 8 / 16 329,019 -
Plant and equipment 12 3,682,001 2,891,499
Mine properties 13 4,162,685 4,055,486
Deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure 14 111,901 48,118
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 8,742,909 7,315,128
TOTAL ASSETS 11,609,460 10,749,243
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 15 974,521 513,389
Borrowings 16 654,474 53,270
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,628,995 566,659
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions 17 517,162 276,435
Borrowings 16 2,130,739 192,407
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,647,901 468,842
TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,276,896 1,035,501
NET ASSETS 7,332,564 9,713,742
EQUITY
Contributed equity 18 43,328,219 43,328,219
Reserves 19 1,761,838 962,411
Accumulated losses 20 (37,757,493) (34,576,888)
TOTAL EQUITY 7,332,564 9,713,742
The accompanying notes form part of this annual financial report.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Contributed equity Accumulated losses Foreign currency translation reserve Option reserve Total
$ $ $ $ $
Balance as at 1 January 2023 43,328,219 (34,576,888) (2,578,637) 3,541,048 9,713,742
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Loss for the year - (3,180,605) - - (3,180,605)
Other comprehensive income - - 799,427 - 799,427
Total comprehensive loss - (3,180,605) 799,427 - (2,381,178)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Shares to be issued as part of acquisition - - - - -
At 31 December 2023 43,328,219 (37,757,493) (1,779,210) 3,541,048 7,332,564
Balance as at 1 January 2022 43,328,219 (34,774,685) (3,482,302) 3,541,048 8,612,280
Total comprehensive Profit for the year
Profit for the year - 197,797 - - 197,797
Other comprehensive income - - 903,665 - 903,665
Total comprehensive income - 197,797 903,665 - 1,101,462
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Shares to be issued as part of acquisition - - - - -
At 31 December 2022 43,328,219 (34,576,888) (2,578,637) 3,541,048 9,713,742
The accompanying notes form part of this annual financial report.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Consolidated
Notes Year ended Year ended
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 3,231,956 9,005,869
Payments to suppliers and employees (6,118,703) (6,422,528)
Interest (paid) / received (202,017) (101,325)
NET CASH PROVIDED/(USED) IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES 8 (3,088,764) 2,482,016
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of plant and equipment (964,055) (2,035,861)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 60,536 8,185
Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure (59,436) (40,147)
Payments for loan collateral (302,906) -
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,265,861) (2,067,823)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings 16 2,508,510 1,274,816
Repayment of borrowings 16 (155,877) (1,349,394)
NET CASH PROVIDED/(USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,352,633 (74,578)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (2,001,992) 339,615
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,723,509 1,708,001
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held 74,037 675,893
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 8 795,554 2,723,509
The accompanying notes form part of this annual financial report.
NOTE 1: CORPORATE INFORMATION
The financial report of Harvest Minerals Limited ("Harvest Minerals" or "the
Company") and its controlled entities ("the Group") for the year ended 31
December 2023 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the
Directors on 24 June 2024.
Harvest Minerals Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in
Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the AIM market operated by the
London Stock Exchange.
The nature of the operations and the principal activities of the Group are
described in the Directors' Report.
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian
Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the
Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The Group
is a for profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian
Accounting Standards.
The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is based on
historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value
of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.
Material accounting policies adopted in preparation of this financial report
are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise
stated.
The presentation currency is Australian dollars.
Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis,
which contemplates the continuity of normal business activities and the
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of
business.
For the year ended 31 December 2023 the Group recorded a loss after tax of
$(3,180,605) (31 December 2022: maiden net profit of $197,797 and had net cash
outflows from operating and investing activities of $(4,354,625) (31 December
2022: $414,193). These conditions indicate a material uncertainty that may
cast doubt about the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and,
therefore, that it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its
liabilities in the normal course of business.
This financial report has been prepared on the basis that the Group is a going
concern, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity,
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of
business for the following reasons:
· Management have considered the future capital requirements of the
entity and will consider all funding options as required, including (but not
limited to) fundraising and/or asset sales;
· The level of the Group's expenditure can be managed;
· Renewed focus on generating sales as a result of improved market
conditions;
· The Directors agreed to pause drawing their remuneration due from
the Company during Q2 2023 until such point as the Company is in a better
position to pay. Post year end, the Directors have continued to pause drawing
their remuneration. In May 2024, the Directors resolved, and Palisade
Business Consulting agreed, to convert amounts owing to shares in the
Company. As at the date of this report, the pricing and timing of such
conversion is yet to be determined;
· The Group has historically demonstrated its ability to raise
funds to satisfy its immediate cash requirements. Such as, in April 2024, the
Group sourced a drawdown of an existing loan for $R2,500,000 to fund working
capital.
As at the date of this report, the Board and Management believe that through
the above actions, as and when needed, the Group will have sufficient funds to
manage its working capital requirements in the near term and longer term.
Should the Group not be able to continue as a going concern, it may be
required to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities other than in the
ordinary course of business, specifically those attaining to the Arapua mine
assets, property and inventory, and at amounts that differ from those stated
in the financial report. The financial report does not include any adjustments
relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or
liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not continue as a going
concern.
(b) Parent entity information
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements
present the results of the Group only. Supplementary information about the
parent entity is disclosed in note 30.
(c) Compliance statement
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards which
include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards
(AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
(d) Changes in accounting policies and disclosures
During the year ended 31 December 2023, the Directors have reviewed all new
and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant
to the Group's operations and effective for current reporting periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2023. In the year ended 31 December 2023, the
Directors have reviewed all new and revised Standards and Interpretations
issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Group's operations and effective
for the current reporting period. There was no material impact on the Group
accounting policies.
The Directors have also reviewed all new Standards and Interpretations that
have been issued but are not yet effective for the year ended 31 December
2023. As a result of this review the Directors have determined that there is
no impact, material or otherwise, of the new and revised Standards and
Interpretations on the Group's business and, therefore, no change is necessary
to the Group accounting policies.
Where new and amended accounting standards and interpretations have been
published but are not mandatory, the Group has decided against early adoption
of these standards, and has determined the potential impact on the financial
statements from the adoption of these standards and interpretations is not
material to the Group.
(e) Mine Properties
Mine properties represent the accumulation of all exploration, evaluation and
development expenditure incurred in respect of areas of interest in which
mining has commenced or is in the process of commencing. When further
development expenditure is incurred in respect of mine property after the
commencement of production, such expenditure is carried forward as part of the
mine property only when substantial future economic benefits are thereby
established, otherwise such expenditure is classified as part of the cost of
production.
Amortisation is provided on a unit of production basis which results in a
write off against the cost proportional to the depletion of the proven and
probable mineral reserves. The net carrying value of each area of interest is
reviewed regularly and to the extent to which this value exceeds its
recoverable amount, the excess is either fully provided against or written off
in the financial year in which this is determined.
The Group provides for environmental restoration and rehabilitation at site
which includes any costs to dismantle and remove certain items of plant and
equipment. The cost of an item includes the initial estimate of the costs of
dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is
located, the obligation for which an entity incurs when an item is acquired or
as a consequence of having used the item during that period.
This asset is depreciated on the basis of the current estimate of the useful
life of the asset. In accordance with AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent
Liabilities and Contingent Assets the Group is also required to recognise as a
provision the best estimate of the present value of expenditure required to
settle this obligation. The present value of estimated future cash flows is
measured using a current market discount rate.
Stripping costs
Costs associated with material stripping activity, which is the process of
removing mine waste materials to gain access to the mineral deposits
underneath, during the production phase of surface mining are accounted for as
either inventory or a non-current asset (non-current asset is also referred to
as a 'stripping activity asset').
To the extent that the benefit from the stripping activity is realised in the
form of inventory produced, the Group accounts for the costs of that stripping
activity in accordance with the principles of AASB 102 Inventories. To the
extent the benefit is improved access to ore, the Group recognises these costs
as a non-current asset provided that:
· it is probable that the future economic benefit (improved access
to the ore body) associated with the stripping activity will flow to the
Group;
· the Group can identify the component of the ore body for which
access has been improved; and
· the costs relating to the stripping activity associated with that
component can be measured reliably.
Stripping activity assets are initially measured at cost, being the
accumulation of costs directly incurred to perform the stripping activity that
improves access to the identified component of ore plus an allocation of
directly attributable overhead costs. In addition, stripping activity assets
are accounted for as an addition to, or as an enhancement to, an existing
asset.
Accordingly, the nature of the existing asset determines:
· whether the Group classifies the stripping activity asset as
tangible or intangible; and
· the basis on which the stripping activity asset is measured
subsequent to initial recognition
In circumstances where the costs of the stripping activity asset and the
inventory produced are not separately identifiable, the Group allocates the
production stripping costs between the inventory produced and the stripping
activity asset by using an allocation basis that is based on volume of waste
extracted compared with expected volume, for a given volume of ore production.
(f) Revenue
Revenue arises mainly from the sale of fertiliser. The Group generates revenue
in Brazil. To determine whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a
5-step process:
1. Identifying the contract with a customer
2. Identifying the performance obligations
3. Determining the transaction price
4. Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations
5. Recognising revenue when/as performance obligation(s) are
satisfied.
The revenue and profits recognised in any period are based on the delivery of
performance obligations and an assessment of when control is transferred to
the customer.
In determining the amount of revenue and profits to record, and related
statement of financial position items (such as contract fulfilment assets,
capitalisation of costs to obtain a contract, trade receivables, accrued
income and deferred income) to recognise in the period, management is required
to form a number of key judgements and assumptions. This includes an
assessment of the costs the Group incurs to deliver the contractual
commitments and whether such costs should be expensed as incurred or
capitalised.
Revenue is recognised either when the performance obligation in the contract
has been performed, so 'point in time' recognition or 'over time' as control
of the performance obligation is transferred to the customer.
For contracts with multiple components to be delivered such as fertiliser,
management applies judgement to consider whether those promised goods and
services are (i) distinct - to be accounted for as separate performance
obligations; (ii) not distinct - to be combined with other promised goods or
services until a bundle is identified that is distinct or (iii) part of a
series of distinct goods and services that are substantially the same and have
the same pattern of transfer to the customer.
Transaction price
At contract inception the total transaction price is estimated, being the
amount to which the Group expects to be entitled and has rights to under the
present contract. The transaction price does not include estimates of
consideration resulting from change orders for additional goods and services
unless these are agreed. Once the total transaction price is determined, the
Group allocates this to the identified performance obligations in proportion
to their relative stand-alone selling prices and recognises revenue when (or
as) those performance obligations are satisfied.
For each performance obligation, the Group determines if revenue will be
recognised over time or at a point in time. Where the Group recognises revenue
over time for long term contracts, this is in general due to the Group
performing and the customer simultaneously receiving and consuming the
benefits provided over the life of the contract.
For each performance obligation to be recognised over time, the Group applies
a revenue recognition method that faithfully depicts the Group's performance
in transferring control of the goods or services to the customer. This
decision requires assessment of the real nature of the goods or services that
the Group has promised to transfer to the customer. The Group applies the
relevant output or input method consistently to similar performance
obligations in other contracts.
When using the output method, the Group recognises revenue on the basis of
direct measurements of the value to the customer of the goods and services
transferred to date relative to the remaining goods and services under the
contract. Where the output method is used, in particular for long term service
contracts where the series guidance is applied, the Group often uses a method
of time elapsed which requires minimal estimation. Certain long- term
contracts use output methods based upon estimation of number of users, level
of service activity or fees collected.
If performance obligations in a contract do not meet the overtime criteria,
the Group recognises revenue at a point in time. This may be at the point of
physical delivery of goods and acceptance by a customer or when the customer
obtains control of an asset or service in a contract with customer-specified
acceptance criteria.
Disaggregation of revenue
The Group disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by contract
type, which includes only fertiliser as management believes this best depicts
how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the Group's revenue and cash
flows.
Performance obligations
Performance obligations categorised within this revenue type include the
debtor taking ownership of the fertiliser product.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition
is accounted for as follows:
· Raw materials - purchase cost; and
· Finished goods - cost of direct materials and labour and an
appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overheads based on normal
operating capacity.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of
business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary
to make the sale.
(h) Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of
Harvest Minerals Limited and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2023, and the
prior year to 31 December 2022.
Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Company has control. The
Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to,
variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to
affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same
reporting period as the parent Company, using consistent accounting policies.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all intercompany balances
and transactions, income and expenses and profit and losses resulting from
intra-company transactions have been eliminated in full. Subsidiaries are
fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Company
and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out
of the Company.
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method
of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting involves recognising at
acquisition date, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired,
the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. The
identifiable assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are measured at
their acquisition date fair values.
The difference between the above items and the fair value of the consideration
(including the fair value of any pre-existing investment in the acquiree) is
goodwill or a discount on acquisition.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary that does not result in a
loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.
(i) Foreign Currency Translation
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Company's controlled
entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment
in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). The functional and
presentation currency of Harvest Minerals Limited is Australian dollars. The
functional currency of the overseas subsidiaries is Brazilian Reals.
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency
using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from the translation at year‑end exchange rates of monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the
Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(iii) Group entities
The results and financial position of all the Company's controlled entities
(none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a
functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated
into the presentation currency as follows:
· assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position
presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that statement of
financial position;
· income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income
are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable
approximation of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case
income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions); and
· all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate
component of equity.
On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net
investment in foreign entities are taken to foreign currency translation
reserve. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of
the net investment are repaid, a proportionate share of such exchange
differences are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, as part
of the gain or loss on sale where applicable.
(j) Plant and Equipment
Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable,
any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Subsequent costs are
included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated
with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured
reliably. Repairs and maintenance expenditure is charged to the statement of
comprehensive income during the financial period in which it is incurred.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line
basis over their useful lives to the Group commencing from the time the asset
is held ready for use.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset
Depreciation Rate
Plant and equipment 33% -
50%
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
10%
Computer and software
20%
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if
appropriate, at each statement of financial position date.
Derecognition
Additions of plant and equipment are derecognised upon disposal or when no
further future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the
carrying amount. These gains and losses are recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income.
(k) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that
an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual
impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of
the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of
its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for
an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are
largely independent of those from other assets of the Group and the asset's
value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value. In such cases
the asset is tested for impairment as part of the cash generating unit to
which it belongs. When the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit
exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset or cash-generating unit is
considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to
their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Impairment losses relating to continuing operations are recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income.
An assessment is also made at each reporting date as to whether there is any
indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or
may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is
estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there
has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable
amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case the
carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That
increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for
the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to
allocate the asset's revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a
systematic basis over its remaining useful life.
(l) Deferred exploration and evaluation expenditure
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred by or on behalf of the Group
is accumulated separately for each area of interest. Such expenditure
comprises net direct costs and an appropriate portion of related overhead
expenditure but does not include general overheads or administrative
expenditure not having a specific nexus with a particular area of interest.
Each area of interest is limited to a size related to a known or probable
mineral resource capable of supporting a mining operation. Exploration and
evaluation expenditure for each area of interest is carried forward as an
asset provided that one of the following conditions is met:
· such costs are expected to be recouped through successful
development and exploitation of the area of interest or, alternatively, by its
sale; or
· exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest
have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the
existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and
significant operations in relation to the area are continuing.
Expenditure which fails to meet the conditions outlined above is written off.
Furthermore, the directors regularly review the carrying value of exploration
and evaluation expenditure and make write downs if the values are not expected
to be recoverable.
Identifiable exploration assets acquired are recognised as assets at their
cost of acquisition, as determined by the requirements of AASB 6 Exploration
for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources. Exploration assets acquired are
reassessed on a regular basis and these costs are carried forward provided
that at least one of the conditions referred to in AASB 6 is met.
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred subsequent to acquisition in
respect of an exploration asset acquired is accounted for in accordance with
the policy outlined above for exploration expenditure incurred by or on behalf
of the entity. Acquired exploration assets are not written down below
acquisition cost until such time as the acquisition cost is not expected to be
recovered. When an area of interest is abandoned, any expenditure carried
forward in respect of that area is written off.
Expenditure is not carried forward in respect of any area of interest/mineral
resource unless the Group's rights of tenure to that area of interest are
current.
(m) Trade and Other Receivables
Trade receivables are measured on initial recognition at fair value and are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate
method, less any allowance for impairment.
AASB 9's impairment requirements use more forward-looking information to
recognise expected credit losses. The Group considers a broader range of
information when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses,
including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable
forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of
the instrument.
(n) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the statement of financial position include cash
on hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short term highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts
are shown as current liabilities in the statement of financial position. For
the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist
of cash and cash equivalents as described above and bank overdrafts.
(o) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or
constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation.
Where the Group expects some, or all, of a provision to be reimbursed, for
example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a
separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The
expense relating to any provision is presented in the statement of
comprehensive income net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are
determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money, and where
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of
time is recognised as a finance cost.
(p) Trade and other payables
Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are measured at amortised
cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future
for goods and services received that are unpaid, whether or not billed to the
Group.
(q) Income Tax
Deferred income tax is provided for on all temporary differences at balance
date between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts
for financial reporting purposes.
No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of
goodwill or of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where
there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.
No deferred income tax will be recognised in respect of temporary differences
associated with investments in subsidiaries if the timing of the reversal of
the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the
temporary differences will not reverse in the near future.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the
period when the asset is realised or liability is settled. Deferred tax is
charged or credited in the statement of comprehensive income except where it
relates to items that may be charged or credited directly to equity, in which
case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary
differences, carry forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses to the
extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The amount of benefits brought to account, or which may be realised in the
future is based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantially enacted at the balance date and the anticipation that the Group
will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be
realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance date
and only recognised to the extent that sufficient future assessable income is
expected to be obtained.
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in
equity and not in the statement of comprehensive income.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally
enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax
liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
(r) Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly
attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a
deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(s) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit / loss
attributable to equity holders of the Company, excluding any costs of
servicing equity other than dividends, by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus elements.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as profit / loss attributable to
members of the Company, adjusted for:
· costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
· the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with
dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been recognised as expenses; and
· other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during
the period that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary shares;
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive
potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus elements.
(t) Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST/sales
tax, except where the amount of GST/sales tax incurred is not recoverable from
the relevant Tax Authority. In these circumstances, the GST/sales tax is
recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an
item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial
position are shown inclusive of GST/sales tax.
The net amount of GST/sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the Tax
Authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of
financial position.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis,
except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which is
receivable from or payable to the ATO, being disclosed as operating cash
flows.
(u) Share based payment transactions
The Group provides benefits to individuals acting as, and providing services
similar to employees (including Directors) of the Group in the form of share
-based payment transactions, whereby individuals render services in exchange
for shares or rights over shares ('equity settled transactions').
There is currently an Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS) in place, which
provides benefits to Directors and individuals providing services similar to
those provided by an employee.
The cost of these equity settled transactions with employees is measured by
reference to the fair value at the date at which they are granted. The fair
value is determined by using an option pricing formula taking into account the
terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted.
In valuing equity settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance
conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the shares of Harvest
Minerals ('market conditions'). The cost of the equity settled transactions
is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the
period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date
on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ('vesting
date').
The cumulative expense recognised for equity settled transactions at each
reporting date until vesting date reflects:
(i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and
(ii) the number of awards that, in the opinion of the Directors of the
Company, will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on the best
available information at balance date. No adjustment is made for the
likelihood of the market performance conditions being met as the effect of
these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date.
The statement of comprehensive income charge or credit for a period represents
the movement in cumulative expense recognised at the beginning and end of the
period.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for
awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition. Where the terms
of an equity settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised
as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised
for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the
modification, as measured at the date of the modification.
Where an equity settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested
on the date of the cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the
award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for
the cancelled award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it
is granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they were a
modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
The cost of equity-settled transactions with non-employees is measured by
reference to the fair value of goods and services received unless this cannot
be measured reliably, in which case the cost is measured by reference to the
fair value of the equity instruments granted. The dilutive effect, if any, of
outstanding options is reflected in the computation of loss per share (see
note 25).
(v) Comparative figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted
to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.
(w) Fair value measurement
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair
value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on 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;
and assumes that the transaction will take place either in the principle
market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous
market.
Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would
use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic
best interest. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based
on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the
circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair
value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and
minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified, into three
levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the
inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed each
reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a
reassessment of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement.
For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may
be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation
is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market
knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of
an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken,
which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest
valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data.
(x) Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical
experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may
have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting
accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual
results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing
a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within
the next financial year are discussed below.
Valuation of mine property
The group uses the concept of life of mine to determine the amortisation of
mine properties. In determining life of mine, the Group prepares mineral
reserve estimates which by their very nature, require judgements, estimates
and assumptions. Where the proved and probable reserve estimates need to be
modified, the amortisation expense is accounted for prospectively from the
date of the assessment until the end of the revised mine life (for both the
current and future years).
The Group defers advanced stripping costs incurred during the production stage
of its mining operations. This calculation requires the use of judgements and
estimates, such as estimates of tonnes of waste to be removes over the life of
the mining area and economically recoverable reserve extracted as a result.
Changes in a mine's life and design may result in changes to the expected
stripping ratio (waste to mineral reserves ratio). Any resulting changes are
accounted for prospectively.
Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation
expenditure is dependent on a number of factors, including whether the Group
decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it
successfully recovers the related exploration and evaluation asset through
sale. Factors which could impact the future recoverability include the level
of proved, probable and inferred mineral resources, future technological
changes which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes (including
changes to environmental restoration obligations) and changes to commodity
prices and exchange rules.
To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is
determined not to be recoverable in the future, this will reduce profits and
net assets in the period in which this determination is made. In addition,
exploration and evaluation expenditure is capitalised if activities in the
area of interest have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable
assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable
reserves. To the extent that it is determined in the future that this
capitalised expenditure should be written off, this will reduce profits and
net assets in the period in which this determination is made.
Functional currency translation reserve
Under Accounting Standards, each entity within the Group is required to
determine its functional currency, which is the currency of the primary
economic environment in which the entity operates. Management considers the
Brazilian subsidiaries to be foreign operations with Brazilian Reals as the
functional currency. In arriving at this determination, management has given
priority to the currency that influences the labour, materials and other costs
of exploration activities as they consider this to be a primary indicator of
the functional currency.
Allowance for expected credit losses
The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires a degree of
estimation and judgement. It is based on the lifetime expected credit loss,
grouped based on days overdue, and makes assumptions to allocate an overall
expected credit loss rate for each group. These assumptions include recent
sales experience, historical collection rates, the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic and forward-looking information that is available. Refer to note 9
for further information. The actual credit losses in future years may be
higher or lower.
Provision for rehabilitation
The Group is responsible for rehabilitation related to environmental recovery
costs at the Arapua mine site. The Group records these costs against
production and is reflected in the cost of goods sold mine operating costs. If
the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined
by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money, and where appropriate,
the risks specific to the liability.
NOTE 3: SEGMENT INFORMATION
For management purposes, the Group is organised into one main operating
segment, which involves mining exploration processing and sale of fertiliser.
All of the Group's activities are interrelated, and discrete financial
information is reported to the Board (Chief Operating Decision Makers) as a
single segment. No revenue is derived from a single external customer.
Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of
the Group as one segment. The financial results from this segment are
equivalent to the financial statements of the Group as a whole. Revenue
earned by the Group is generated in Brazil and all of the Group's non-current
assets reside in Brazil.
Continuing operations
Australia Brazil Consolidated
$ $ $
31 December 2023
Segment revenue - 3,132,473 3,132,473
Segment profit/(loss) before income tax expense (1,254,819) (1,854,669) (3,109,488)
31 December 2023
Segment assets 183,844 11,425,616 11,609,460
Segment liabilities 650,681 3,626,215 4,276,896
Additions to non-current assets - 1,023,491 1,023,491
NOTE 3: SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)
Continuing operations
Australia Brazil Consolidated
$ $ $
31 December 2022
Segment revenue - 8,625,474 8,625,474
Segment profit/(loss) before income tax expense (1,322,466) 1,795,046 472,580
31 December 2022
Segment assets 639,017 10,110,226 10,749,243
Segment liabilities 301,786 733,715 1,035,501
Additions to non-current assets - 2,076,008 2,076,008
NOTE 4: REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
The Group derives its revenue from the sale of goods at a point in time in the
major category of Fertiliser.
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Fertiliser revenue 3,132,473 8,625,474
Total revenue 3,132,473 8,625,474
NOTE 5: COST OF GOODS SOLD
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Mine operating costs 965,439 2,005,008
Royalty expense 123,097 342,187
Rehabilitation expense/(reversal) - (62,003)
Depreciation 317,180 226,824
Amortisation 243,505 354,282
Total cost of goods sold 1,649,221 2,866,298
NOTE 6: OTHER EXPENSES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Site administration expenses 330,140 263,469
Site office consumables 109,400 77,619
Brazilian office expenses 112,695 99,162
Brazilian social contribution taxes 39,508 -
Brazilian other taxes and fees 105,197 100,950
Telephone and internet 34,833 52,213
Bank fees 52,554 37,525
Insurance 65,856 16,494
Other 4,451 11,006
Total other expenses 854,634 658,438
NOTE 7: INCOME TAX BENEFIT
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Income Tax
(a) Income tax (expense) / benefit
Major component of tax (expense) / benefit for the year:
Current tax (71,117) (274,783)
Deferred tax - -
(71,117) (274,783)
b) Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax benefit recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income and tax benefit calculated per the statutory
income tax rate.
A reconciliation between tax benefit and the product of accounting loss before
income tax multiplied by the Group's applicable tax rate is as follows:
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense/(benefit) (3,109,488) 472,580
Income tax expense/(benefit) calculated at 25% (2022: 25%) (777,372) 118,145
Income tax expense 'Presumed Profits' method 71,117 -
Non-deductible expenses/(benefit) - 156,638
Income tax benefit not brought to account 777,372 -
Income tax expense/(benefit) 71,117 274,783
The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 25%
payable by Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under Australia
tax law.
(c) Unused tax losses
Unused tax losses 23,736,762 20,799,243
Potential tax benefit not recognised at 25% (2022: 25%) 5,934,191 5,199,811
The benefit of the tax losses will only be obtained if:
(i) the Group derives future assessable income in
Australia of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from
the deductions for the losses to be realised, and
(ii) the Group continues to comply with the conditions for
deductibility imposed by tax legislation in Australia and
(iii) no changes in tax legislation in Australia adversely
affect the Group in realising the benefit from the deductions for the losses.
NOTE 8: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents $ $
Cash comprises:
Cash at bank 795,554 2,723,509
795,554 2,723,509
NOTE 8: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (continued)
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Reconciliation of operating profit/(loss) after tax to the cash flows from
operations
Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after tax (3,180,605) 197,797
Non cash items
Depreciation charge 488,572 366,000
Amortisation charge 243,505 354,282
Rehabilitation (reversal)/charge - (62,003)
Impairment of exploration and evaluation expenditure - 509,604
Impairment of trade receivable 469,632 553,154
Income taxes incurred - 27,752
Profit on disposal of motor vehicle (15,171) (8,185)
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) 3,256 52,252
Other non-cash items (61,416) 12,560
Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) / Decrease in trade and other receivables 95,746 175,411
(Increase) / Decrease in inventories (1,593,415) (132,753)
Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other payables and provisions 461,132 436,145
Net cash outflow from operating activities (3,088,764) 2,482,016
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
Non-Current Investments $ $
Cash at bank held as collateral investment for loan 329,019 -
329,019 -
In March 2023, the Group obtained a $R5,000,000 loan with BDMG bank. The loan
is partially secured by $R1,000,000 cash collateral held by BDMG bank in a
separate Investment Account.
NOTE 9: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Current
Trade receivables from contracts with customers(1) 1,407,548 1,606,440
Expected credit loss(2) (1,361,231) (1,260,749)
46,317 345,691
Prepayment 4,540 -
Cash Advances 168,194 161,762
GST receivable 7,188 7,271
Other 55,461 -
281,700 514,724
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Non-current
Refundable security deposit 15,652 2,919
Recoverable taxes 441,651 317,106
457,303 320,025
Trade debtors, other debtors and goods and services tax are receivable on
varying collection terms. Due to the short-term nature of these receivables,
their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value. Some debtors
are given industry standard longer payment terms which may cross over more
than one accounting period. These trade terms are widely used in the
agricultural market in Brazil and are considered industry norms.
(1)The Company recognised an impairment expense relating to the trade debtors
balance as at 31 December 2023 for the amount of $469,632 (2022: $553,154)
from third parties.
(2)In September 2020, the Company instigated legal proceedings to recover the
debt owed by Agrocerrado Produtos Agricolas ("Agrocerrado"). On 25 September
2020, the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Minas Gerais issued judgment
against Agrocerrado for the full amount of the debt plus costs. The Company
took steps to enforce the judgment. In February 2023, the Company received
confirmation that in the execution lawsuit against Agrocerrado, the Court
rejected Agrocerrado's motion to dismiss the execution. The Company considers
the amount to be fully recoverable and continues to pursue recovery. The
Company has no control over the timing of the judicial processes.
NOTE 10: INVENTORY
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Raw Materials at cost 403,139 9,298
Finished goods at cost 1,386,158 186,584
Closing balance 1,789,297 195,882
During the year, there was an impairment expense of $nil (2022: $nil) in
relation to finished goods.
NOTE 11: INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and
results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy
described in note 2(h).
Name of Entity Country of Incorporation Equity Holding 31 December 2023 Equity Holding 31 December 2022
Triumph Tin Mining Pty Limited Australia 100% 100%
Lotus Mining Pty Limited Australia 100% 100%
Triunfo Mineracao do Brasil Ltda Brazil 100% 100%
HAG Fertilizantes Ltda Brazil 99.99% 99.99%
BF Mineração Ltda Brazil 100% 100%
NOTE 12: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
Plant and Equipment $ $
Cost 4,732,703 3,569,909
Accumulated depreciation and foreign exchange (1,305,505) (860,796)
Net carrying amount 3,427,198 2,709,113
Computer Equipment and Software
Cost 59,648 51,057
Accumulated depreciation and foreign exchange (20,071) (8,010)
Net carrying amount 39,577 43,047
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
Cost 24,231 21,415
Accumulated depreciation and foreign exchange (9,115) (6,482)
Net carrying amount 15,116 14,933
Motor Vehicles
Cost 335,014 197,340
Accumulated depreciation and foreign exchange (134,904) (72,934)
Net carrying amount 200,110 124,406
Total Plant and Equipment 3,682,001 2,891,499
NOTE 12: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)
Movements in Plant and Equipment 31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Plant and Equipment
At beginning of the year 2,709,113 1,060,378
Effect of foreign exchange rate 343,774 165,309
Additions 839,414 1,837,518
Disposals (45,365) -
Depreciation charge for the year (419,738) (354,092)
At end of the year 3,427,198 2,709,113
Computer Equipment and Software
At beginning of the year 43,047 4,720
Effect of foreign exchange rate 3,827 531
Additions 3,966 42,743
Depreciation charge for the year (11,263) (4,947)
At end of the year 39,577 43,047
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
At beginning of the year 14,933 4,224
Effect of foreign exchange rate 1,351 300
Additions 876 10,663
Depreciation charge for the year (2,044) (254)
At end of the year 15,116 14,933
Motor Vehicles
At beginning of the year 124,406 41,992
Effect of foreign exchange rate 11,432 7,707
Additions 119,799 144,937
Disposals - (10,874)
Depreciation charge for the year (55,527) (59,356)
At end of the year 200,110 124,406
Total Plant and Equipment 3,682,001 2,891,499
NOTE 13: MINE PROPERTIES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
At beginning of the period 4,055,486 3,691,160
Rehabilitation obligation(1) - 259,928
Amortisation change for the period (243,505) (354,282)
Net exchange difference on translation 350,704 458,680
Balance at the end of the period 4,162,685 4,055,486
(1) During the year ended 31 December 2022, the Company re-established its
rehabilitation obligations based a revised mine closure plan conducted by an
independent third-party consultant.
NOTE 14: DEFERRED EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
At beginning of the year 48,118 454,462
Exploration expenditure during the year 59,436 40,147
Impairment loss(1) - (509,604)
Net exchange differences on translation 4,347 63,113
Total exploration and evaluation 111,901 48,118
(1) The impairment loss for 31 December 2022 is in respect to expenditure on
the Miriri Project. The Company made the decision not to proceed with the
Project because both the geological and economic merits did not reach
Harvest's minimum investment criteria.
The ultimate recoupment of costs carried forward for exploration expenditure
is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation or sale
of the respective mining areas.
NOTE 15: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Trade and Other Payables
Trade payables 453,867 242,706
Accruals 292,036 176,895
Customer Deposits 51,605 -
Advances of Revenues 145,197 -
Tax Payable 31,816 93,788
974,521 513,389
Trade creditors, other creditors and goods and services tax are non-interest
bearing. Due to the short-term nature of these payables, their carrying value
is assumed to approximate their fair value.
NOTE 16: BORROWINGS
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Current
Secured Loans payable 654,474 53,270
654,474 53,270
Non-current
Secured Loans payable 2,130,739 192,407
2,130,739 192,407
NOTE 16: BORROWINGS (continued)
Reconciliation in liabilities from financing activities: Bank loan Total
$ $
31 December 2021 253,535 253,535
Loan drawdowns 1,274,816 1,274,816
Repayments (1,349,394) (1,349,394)
Interest expense 144,190 144,190
Effect of exchange rate (77,470) (77,470)
31 December 2022 245,677 245,677
Loan drawdowns 2,508,510 2,508,510
Repayments (155,877) (155,877)
Interest expense 248,559 248,559
Effect of exchange rate (61,656) (61,656)
31 December 2023 2,785,213 2,785,213
In March 2023, the Group sourced a $R5,000,000 loan with BDMG bank. The term
of the loan is currently repayable over a five-year period with repayments
commencing April 2024, secured by $R1,000,000 in cash collateral (see note 8).
The Group also sourced Working Capital loans in July 2023 and December 2023.
The total borrowings in local currency, excluding cash collateral held to
secure loans, was R9,194,965 as at 31 December 2023.
In April 2024, the Group sourced an additional loan drawdown of $R2,500,000
(see note 23).
NOTE 17: PROVISIONS
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Provision for rehabilitation 301,013 276,435
Provision for legal claims 216,149 -
517,162 276,435
The provision for rehabilitation relates to environmental recovery costs at
the Arapua mine site. The Group records these costs against production and is
reflected in the cost of goods sold mine operating costs (see note 5).
The provision for legal claims relates to claims by former outsourced
contractors claiming employment status with the Group. These claims are
subject to legal action that is ongoing as at the date of the report.
NOTE 18: CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
(a) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares fully paid 43,328,219 43,328,219
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
(b) Movements in shares on issue No. of shares $ No. of shares $
At beginning of the year 189,169,217 43,328,219 185,835,884 43,328,219
Shares to be issued as part of an acquisition(1) - - 3,333,333 -
Share issue costs - - - -
At ending of the year 189,169,217 43,328,219 189,169,217 43,328,219
NOTE 18: CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(1) On 29 November 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100%
of the ordinary shares of BF Mineração Ltda for cash and shares. The shares
were settled and issued on 8 July 2022, but the fair value was recorded at the
date of the transaction in the prior financial year.
(c) Ordinary shares
The Company does not have authorised capital nor par value in respect of its
issued capital. Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as
declared and, in the event of a winding up of the Company, to participate in
the proceeds from sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of
and amounts paid up on shares held. Ordinary shares entitle their holder to
one vote, either in person or proxy, at a meeting of the Company.
(d) Capital risk management
The Group's capital comprises share capital, reserves less accumulated losses
amounting to $7,332,564 at 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022: $9,713,742).
The Group manages its capital to ensure its ability to continue as a going
concern and to optimise returns to its shareholders. The Group was ungeared at
year end and not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. Refer
to note 26 for further information on the Group's financial risk management
policies.
(e) Share options and warrants
As at balance date, there were nil unissued ordinary shares under options and
nil unissued ordinary shares under warrants.
No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other
share issue of the Company or any other entity.
No options were exercised during or since the end of the financial year.
NOTE 19: RESERVES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Reserves
Option reserve 3,541,048 3,541,048
Foreign currency translation reserve (1,779,210) (2,578,637)
1,761,838 962,411
Movements in Reserves
31 December 31 December 2022
2022
Option reserve $ $
At beginning of the year 3,541,048 3,541,048
Options issued - -
3,541,048 3,541,048
The share based payment reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits
provided to Directors and Executives as part of their remuneration and
non-employees for their services.
Foreign currency translation reserve
At beginning of the year (2,578,637) (3,482,302)
Foreign currency translation 799,427 903,665
(1,779,210) (2,578,637)
The foreign exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign
controlled entities are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve, as
described in note 2(i). The reserve is recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income when the net investment is disposed of as part of the
gain or loss on sale where applicable.
NOTE 20: ACCUMULATED LOSSES
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Movements in accumulated losses were as follows:
At beginning of the year (34,576,888) (34,774,685)
Profit/(loss) for the year (3,180,605) 197,797
At 31 December (37,757,493) (34,576,888)
NOTE 21: EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Within one year - -
After one year but not longer than five years - -
After five years 6,084,110 6,948,228
6,084,110 6,948,228
These obligations have arisen pursuant to the Sergi acquisition agreement.
The amounts are only due if the development of the Sergi project commences and
reaches material milestones. The Company has elected to write off the value
of the Sergi project in a previous financial year.
NOTE 22: AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
The auditor of Harvest Minerals Limited is HLB Mann Judd.
Amounts received or due and receivable for:
- Audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity 54,500 47,500
in the Consolidated group
NOTE 23: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As announced to the market on 15 February 2024, the Group has set 2024 sales
guidance of 70,000 tonnes of placed orders.
In May 2024, the Directors resolved to convert amounts owing for Directors'
fees to shares in the Company. As at the date of this report, the pricing
and timing of such conversion is yet to be determined.
In April 2024, the Group sourced a drawdown of an existing working capital
loan with Banco Bradesco S.A. for $R2,500,000.
In May 2024, Palisade Business Consulting agreed to convert amounts owing for
accounting and company secretarial services and serviced office fees to shares
in Company. As at the date of this report, the pricing and timing of such
conversion is yet to be determined.
There have been no other significant events subsequent to 31 December 2023.
NOTE 24: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The ultimate parent entity is Harvest Minerals Limited. Refer to note 11 for a
list of all subsidiaries within the Group.
FFA Legal Ltda, a company in which Mr Azevedo is a director, provided the
Group with legal and accounting services in Brazil totalling $314,798 (31
December 2022: $237,225). $nil (31 December 2022: $nil) were outstanding at
year end.
Palisade Business Consulting Pty Ltd, a company in which Mr James is a
director and shareholder, provided the Company with accounting and company
secretarial services and provided a serviced office. Fees for Mr James'
services as a director
NOTE 24: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued)
and company secretary are paid into this company. Fees received by Palisade
Business Consulting totalled $210,375 (31 December 2022: $186,000). $118,338
(31 December 2022: $nil) was outstanding at year end.
These transactions have been entered into on normal commercial terms and
conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless
otherwise stated.
NOTE 25: EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Earnings/(loss) used in calculating basic and dilutive EPS (3,180,605) 197,797
Number of Shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic 189,169,217 188,064,194
earnings/(loss) per share:
Effect of dilution:
Share options - -
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating 189,169,217 188,064,194
diluted earnings/(loss) per share:
Earnings/(loss) per share - basic and diluted (in cents per share) (1.68) 0.11
NOTE 26: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Exposure to interest rate, liquidity and credit risk arises in the normal
course of the Group's business. The Group does not hold or issue derivative
financial instruments.
The Group uses different methods as discussed below to manage risks that arise
from these financial instruments. The objective is to support the delivery of
the financial targets while protecting future financial security.
(a) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting
obligations associated with financial liabilities.
The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash facilities to
meet the operating requirements of the business and investing excess funds in
highly liquid short-term investments. The responsibility for liquidity risk
management rests with the Board of Directors.
Alternatives for sourcing the Group's future capital needs include the cash
position and the issue of equity instruments. These alternatives are evaluated
to determine the optimal mix of capital resources for our capital needs. We
expect that, absent a material adverse change in a combination of our sources
of liquidity, present levels of liquidity along with future capital raising
will be adequate to meet our expected capital needs.
Below is a maturity analysis of undiscounted financial liabilities:
2023 Weighted Carrying amount Less than 1 year 1 year to 5 years More than 5 years Total Contractual cash flows
average interest rate $ $ $ $ $
%
Trade and other payables 974,521 974,521 - - 974,521
-
Borrowings - fixed rate 16.11% 2,785,213 654,474 2,130,739 - 2,785,213
At ending of the year 3,759,734 1, 628,995 2,130,739 - 3,759,734
NOTE 26: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
2022 Weighted Carrying amount Less than 1 year 1 year to 5 years More than 5 years Total Contractual cash flows
average interest rate $ $ $ $ $
%
Trade and other payables 513,389 513,389 - - 513,389
-
Borrowings - fixed rate 15.12% 245,677 53,270 192,407 - 245,677
At ending of the year 759,066 566,659 192,407 - 759,066
Maturity analysis for financial liabilities
Financial liabilities of the Group comprise trade and other payables and
borrowings. As at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 all trade and other
payables are contractually matured within 60 days and so the carrying value
equals the contractual cash flows. The fair value of borrowings are based on
nominal amounts within the agreements and no assumptions have been used to
determine the present value of the future payments based on a discount rate as
the amounts are deemed insignificant. The principal payments are contractually
required in Brazilian Reals.
(b) Foreign currency exchange rate risk
The Company holds cash balances in foreign currencies (Great British Pounds
('GBP') and United States Dollars ('USD')). The carrying amounts of the
Group's foreign currency denominated cash balances at 31 December 2023 are GBP
82 (A$153) and USD 116,640 (A$171,391) (2022: GBP 128,146 (A$227,564) and USD
249,253 (A$365,667)).
Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
A 10% increase and decrease in the GBP and USD against the Australian dollar
would lead to a $17,154 increase / decrease in profit (2022: $59,323 increase
/ decrease in profit).
(c) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates
will affect future cash flows or the fair value of financial instruments.
The Group's exposure to market risk for changes to interest rate risk relates
primarily to its earnings on cash and term deposits. The Group manages the
risk by investing in short term deposits.
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Cash and cash equivalents 795,554 2,723,509
Investments 329,019 -
Borrowings (2,785,213) (245,677)
Net cash and cash equivalents (1,660,640) 2,477,832
Interest rate sensitivity
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Group's statement of
comprehensive income to a reasonably possible change in interest rates, with
all other variables constant.
NOTE 26: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Consolidated
Judgements of reasonably possible movements Effect on Post Tax Earnings Effect on Equity
Increase/(Decrease) including accumulated losses
Increase/(Decrease)
31 December 2023 31 December 2022 31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $ $ $
Increase 100 basis points (16,606) 24,778 (16,606) 24,778
Decrease 100 basis points 16,606 (24,778) 16,606 (24,778)
A sensitivity of 100 basis points has been used as this is considered
reasonable given the current level of both short term and long term Australian
Dollar interest rates. The change in basis points is derived from a review of
historical movements and management's judgement of future trends. The analysis
was performed on the same basis in the December 2022 Financial Year.
(d) Credit risk exposures
Credit risk represents the risk that the counterparty to the financial
instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the Group to incur a
financial loss. The Group's maximum credit exposure is the carrying amounts on
the statement of financial position. The Group holds financial instruments
with credit worthy third parties.
At 31 December 2023, the Group held cash at bank. These were held with
financial institutions with a rating from Standard & Poors of -AA or above
(long term).
(e) Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of financial instruments approximate their fair values.
(f) Capital management
The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain
investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of
the business. There were no changes in the Group's approach to capital
management during the year. The Group is not subject to externally imposed
capital requirements.
NOTE 27: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no known contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2023 (31 December
2022: $nil).
NOTE 28: DIVIDENDS
No dividend was paid or declared by the Company in the period since the end of
the financial year and up to the date of this report. The Directors do not
recommend that any amount be paid by way of dividend for the period ended 31
December 2023.
The balance of the franking account is $nil as at 31 December 2023 (31
December 2022: $nil).
NOTE 29: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURE
Details of the nature and amount of each element of the emoluments of the Key
Management Personnel of the Group for the financial year are as follows:
Consolidated
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Short term employee benefits 808,363 786,488
Post-employment benefits - -
Share based payments - -
Total remuneration 808,363 786,488
NOTE 30: PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The following details information related to the parent entity, Harvest
Minerals Limited, at 31 December 2023. The information presented here has been
prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in note 2.
Parent
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Current assets 183,843 639,017
Non current assets 7,820,369 9,397,478
Total Assets 8,004,212 10,036,495
Current liabilities 650,681 301,786
Non current liabilities 20,967 20,967
Total Liabilities 671,648 322,753
Net Assets 7,332,564 9,713,742
Issued capital 43,328,219 43,328,219
Reserves 3,541,048 3,541,048
Accumulated losses (39,536,703) (37,155,525)
Total Equity 7,332,564 9,713,742
Parent
31 December 2023 31 December 2022
$ $
Income / (loss) for the year 2,381,178 (1,101,462)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year 2,381,178 (1,101,462)
Guarantees
Harvest Minerals Limited has not entered into any guarantees in relation to
the debts of its subsidiary.
Other Commitments
There are no commitments to acquire property, plant and equipment other than
as disclosed in this report.
Accounting Policies
Harvest Minerals Limited applies accounting policies consistent with that of
the Group which is detailed in note 2(a).
**ENDS**
For further information, please visit www.harvestminerals.net
(http://www.harvestminerals.net/) or contact:
Harvest Minerals Limited Brian McMaster (Chairman) Tel: +44 (0) 203 940 6625
Strand Hanson Limited Ritchie Balmer Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
James Spinney
(Nominated & Financial Adviser)
Tavira Securities Jonathan Evans Tel: +44 (0) 20 3192 1733
(Broker)
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