Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report
RNS Number : 0573T
Thor Energy PLC
30 July 2025
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30 July 2025
Thor Energy PLC
("Thor" or the "Company")
Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report
April to June 2025
Thor Energy PLC ("Thor") (AIM, ASX: THR, OTCQB: THORF) is pleased to report on its activities for the Quarterly period April to June 2025.
Andrew Hume, CEO and Managing Director, Thor Energy Plc, commented:
"This past quarter has been one of significant progress and strategic consolidation for Thor Energy. Our work at Project HY-Range has advanced exceptionally well as we completed a licence-wide geochemical survey, which delivered overwhelmingly positive data to prove working natural hydrogen and helium systems. These results enabled high grading of the most prospective areas to position Thor to efficiently target future exploration drilling.
"Beyond HY-Range, we have continued to strategically consolidate our unique natural hydrogen and helium offering, including the award of Gas Storage Exploration Licences adjacent to Adelaide, a strong synergy that substantially augments our existing South Australian footprint and facilitates natural hydrogen commerciality. Internally, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to lowering costs and streamlining our operations. I am also delighted earlier this month that I assumed the position of CEO, with Executive Chairman Alastair Clayton reverting to his previous role as Non-Executive Chairman.
"In the post-period, our work across the current quarter has continued to strengthen our strategic approach, as we have recorded prolific hydrogen and helium systems at our HY-Range Project whilst agreeing a term sheet to sell 75% of our US uranium assets. As we progress our operational developments for the rest of the quarter, we enter an exciting period for the Company in the upcoming months."
HY-RANGE PROJECT - RSEL 802 - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATURAL HYDROGEN AND HELIUM
The key focus of our exploration efforts at the HY Range natural hydrogen and helium project was the successful completion of a full-licence geochemical sampling programme, designed to provide a further suite of data to prove working natural hydrogen and helium systems, and initiate high grading of our acreage to increase focus on drill targeting and as an aid to final drill design. As announced on 29 May, "HY-Range Hydrogen/Helium Geochemical Survey Completed", the planned programme was upsized to include several new step-out locations, resulting in a total of 103 sample locations. Thor deployed field-based gas chromatography equipment, which we understand to be the first deployment of its kind for natural hydrogen and helium exploration in Australia, see Figure 1.
Figure 1: Field operations in the southern flinders area, collecting soil air geochemical analysis at Project HY-Range, May 2025.
The excellent results of the geochemical sampling programme were announced post period on 7 July, "Outstanding Geochemical Results at HY-Range Project". Analysis of the data yielded very positive results, with a high percentage of elevated hydrogen values in numerous areas of the licence, locally exceeding 1,000ppm in several locations, and up to 3,000ppm at one sample point (compared to typical background atmospheric values of 0.5ppm). Locally elevated helium readings were also recorded up to 27ppm (compared to typical background atmospheric values of 5ppm). Whilst soil gas sampling can be inherently prone to anthropogenic hydrogen contamination and sample bias, the distribution of the values strongly correlates with mapped geological features and supports the natural origin of these highly elevated readings, as shown in Figure 2a and 2b. The detection of elevated helium is unambiguous and demonstrates a working helium system.
Figure 2a illustrates the location of RSEL 802 (HY-Range) in the context of nearby Petroleum Exploration Licences (PELs) and licence applications (PELA's), as well as nearby down-hole hydrogen/helium occurrences.
Figure 2b illustrates the four priority focus areas (Blue polygons) in the context of RSEL 802 licence (2nd term outline- black polygon).
On 16 June, the Company announced "Gas Storage Exploration Licences, South Australia" that its subsidiary, Go Exploration Pty Ltd had received an offer from the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining to grant three Gas Storage Exploration Licences: GSEL 804, GSEL 805, and GSEL 806, as indicated in Figure 3. Go Exploration Pty Ltd duly accepted the offer, and the GSELs provide the exclusive right to explore for and develop underground gas storage facilities within the licence areas. The licences are now granted under the Energy Resources Act 2000 (SA).
| Project | Tenement | Area kms2 | Area ha. | Holders | Company Interest |
| HY-Range | RSEL 802 * | 6332 | Go Exploration | 80.2% | |
| Geo-Range | GSEL 804 | 2368 | Go Exploration | 80.2% | |
| Geo-Range | GSEL 805 | 2389 | Go Exploration | 80.2% | |
| Geo-Range | GSEL 806 | 1558 | Go Exploration | 80.2% |
| Project | Tenement | Area kms2 | Area ha. | Holders | Company Interest |
| Molyhil * | EL22349 | 228.10 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | EL31130 | 9.51 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | ML23825 | 95.92 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | ML24429 | 91.12 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | ML25721 | 56.2 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | AA29732 | 38.6 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS77 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS78 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS79 | 8.09 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS80 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS81 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS82 | 8.09 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS83 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS84 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS85 | 16.18 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Molyhil * | MLS86 | 8.05 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 100% | |
| Bonya * | EL29701 | 204.5 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 40% | |
| Bonya | EL32167 | 74.54 | Molyhil Mining Pty Ltd | 40% | |
| Alford East | EL6529 | 315.1 | Hale Energy Pty Ltd | 80% oxide interest |
| Claim Group | Serial Number | Claim Name | Area | Holders | Company Interest |
| Vanadium King (Utah) | UMC445103 to UMC445202 | VK-001 to VK-100 | 100 blocks (2,066 acres) | Cisco Minerals Inc | 100% |
| Radium Mountain (Colorado) | CMC292259 to CMC292357 | Radium-001 to Radium-099 | 99 blocks (2,045 acres) | Standard Minerals Inc | 100% |
| Groundhog (Colorado) | CMC292159 to CMC292258 | Groundhog-001 to Groundhog-100 | 100 blocks (2,066 acres) | Standard Minerals Inc | 100% |
| Name of entity | ||
| THOR ENERGY PLC | ||
| ABN | Quarter ended ("current quarter") | |
| 121 117 673 | 30 June 2025 | |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A'000 | Year to date (12 months) $A'000 | |
| 1. | Cash flows from operating activities | - | - |
| 1.1 | Receipts from customers | ||
| 1.2 | Payments for | - | - |
| (a) exploration & evaluation | (8) | (41) | |
| (b) development | - | (8) | |
| (c) production | - | - | |
| (d) staff costs | (83) | (458) | |
| (e) administration and corporate costs | (407) | (1,293) | |
| 1.3 | Dividends received (see note 3) | - | - |
| 1.4 | Interest received | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | - | 8 |
| 1.6 | Income taxes paid | - | (1) |
| 1.7 | Government grants and tax incentives | - | 208 |
| 1.8 | Other | - | 53 |
| 1.9 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities | (497) | (1532) |
| 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 | (51) | (544) | |
| (e) equity accounted investments | - | - | |
| (f) other non-current assets (bonds) | - | - | |
| 2.2 | Proceeds from the disposal of: | - - | - - |
| (a) entities | |||
| (b) tenements (bond refunds) | - | 109 | |
| (c) property, plant and equipment | - | - | |
| (d) investments | - | - | |
| (e) other non-current assets | - | 116 | |
| 2.3 | Cash flows from loans to other entities | - | - |
| 2.4 | Dividends received (see note 3) | - | - |
| 2.5 | Other (Government grants) | - | - |
| 2.6 | Net cash from / (used in) investing activities | (51) | (319) |
| 3. | Cash flows from financing activities | - | 1,964 |
| 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 | - | (262) |
| 3.5 | Proceeds from borrowings | - | - |
| 3.6 | Repayment of borrowings (lease liability) | - | (12) |
| 3.7 | Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings | - | - |
| 3.8 | Dividends paid | - | - |
| 3.9 | Other (funds received in advance of a placement) | - | - |
| 3.10 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities | - | 1,690 |
| 4. | Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period | (548) | (161) |
| 4.1 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,987 | 1,535 |
| 4.2 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) | (497) | (1532) |
| 4.3 | Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) | (51) | (319) |
| 4.4 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) | - | 1,690 |
| 4.5 | Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held | 20 | 85 |
| 4.6 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,459 | 1,459 |
| 5. | Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalentsat the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts | Current quarter $A'000 | Previous quarter $A'000 |
| 5.1 | Bank balances | 1,459 | 1,987 |
| 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) | 1,459 | 1,987 |
| 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 in item 1 | 95 |
| 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. The amount at item 6.1 above represents fees paid to Non-Executive Directors, and remuneration paid to the Managing Director. | ||
| 7. | FinancingfacilitiesNote: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. | Total facility amount at quarter end $A'000 | Amount drawn at quarter end $A'000 |
| 7.1 | Loan facilities | - | - |
| 7.2 | Credit standby arrangements | - | - |
| 7.3 | Other (please specify) | - | - |
| 7.4 | Total financing facilities | - | - |
| 7.5 | Unused financing facilities available at quarter end | - | |
| 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. | ||
| 8. | Estimated cash available for future operating activities | $A'000 |
| 8.1 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) | (497) |
| 8.2 | (Payments forexploration & evaluation classified as investing activities)(item 2.1(d)) | (51) |
| 8.3 | Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) | (548) |
| 8.4 | Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) | 1,459 |
| 8.5 | Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) | - |
| 8.6 | Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) | 1,459 |
| 8.7 | Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) | 2.8 |
| Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as "N/A". Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7. | ||
| 8.8 | If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following 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: N/A | ||
| 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: N/A | ||
| 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: Yes | ||
| 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. | ||