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RNS Number : 7191W Unicorn Mineral Resources plc 14 December 2023
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc
Interim Results for period ending 30 September 2023
14 December 2023
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc
("Unicorn" or the "Company")
Interim Results for the Period Ended 30 September 2023
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LSE:UMR), a mineral exploration and
development company based in Ireland exploring for Zinc, Lead, Copper and
Silver, with its main focus at present being the "Limerick basin" in Ireland,
is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months
ended 30 September 2023.
Operating Highlights
· A total of 1,537.2m of diamond drilling was completed in the first
half with the results confirming the presence of Waulsortian Reef hosted,
Pallas Green style, Black Matrix (BMB) / Polymictic (PMB) breccias that are
mineralised with low to medium grade zinc lead sulphides and oxides.
· The drilling also confirmed that the region is structurally complex
and that oxidation of the basal Waulsortian Reef and the breccia hosted
sulphide mineralisation is developing from the north and is more extensive
than previously thought.
· The next phase of the exploration programme will be designed to
develop and refine targeting for the next phase of drilling.
Financial Highlights
· The loss for the period ended 30 September 2023 ("Period") amounted
to €236,847 (H1 2022: €139,737)
· The loss for the Period consisted mainly of the professional fees,
insurance, London Stock Exchange fees and salaries.
· €437,269 in cash and cash equivalents at Period end (H1 2022:
€76,236)
· €359,974 carrying value of intangible assets at Period end (H2
2022: €158,483)
· Loss per share for the Period was €0.86 (H1 2022: €0.76)
Post Period Highlights
· Following the drilling at Kilmallock further surveys have commenced
in the area using the information gained from the summer drilling program.
This will be of assistance in prioritising the placement of drill targets in
H1 2024.
· Following the resignation on 19 September of the CEO, Richard O'Shea,
the Company has been working towards the appointment of a new Executive
Director and the raising of additional finance in order to continue the
exploration programme and also to consider complimentary overseas
opportunities.
Patrick Doherty, Chairman of Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc, commented:
"Following our successful IPO at the end of 2022, the six months to 30
September 2023 did not live up to the expectations of the Board and its
shareholders. Whilst the results of the drilling programme were positive and
indicated that we are on the right track, the system is more complex than
anticipated with further work needing to be done to identify where the ore
body may lie.
Following the AGM, Richard O'Shea announced that he was stepping down.
Richard was the driving force behind the IPO and without his efforts we would
not be here today. We expect to be announcing shortly a new executive
director coupled with the raising of some additional capital to continue the
exploration programme and also to consider complimentary overseas
opportunities."
For additional information please contact:
Unicorn Mineral Resources
plc
Tel +353 86 259 5123
John O'Connor, CFO
Novum
Securities
Tel +44 7399 9400
David Coffman / George Duxberry
Colin Rowbury
HALF-YEAR REPORT
The Directors are pleased to present an update on the Company's activities
over the six-month period ended 30 September 2023.
Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc (LSE:UMR) is a company listed on the Main Market
of the London Stock Exchange incorporated in Ireland under the Companies Acts
2014 (registered number 482509). The Company is domiciled in Ireland and its
registered address is 39 Castleyard, 20/21 St Patrick's Road, Dalkey, Co
Dublin. Historically the company has explored for zinc, lead, copper and
silver. The principal activity of Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc during the
period was exploration for zinc and associated minerals on its projects in
Ireland.
During the Period the Company reviewed several mineral property exploration
opportunities but did not expand its properties.
The main exploration focus for the period was a 1,537m, seven hole drilling
programme at the Company's properties in Kilmallock that commenced in May 2023
and the results were announced on 27 September 2023, with the highlights being
as follows:
Ø The exploration drilling programme consisted of seven holes for a total of
1,532.7m of coring, designed to extend the mineralised body, assess ground
conditions, and define the geological / structural setting.
Ø This phase of drilling has confirmed the presence of prospective basal
Waulsortian Reef hosted, Pallas Green style, Black Matrix (BMB) / Polymictic
(PMB) breccias that are mineralised with low to medium grade zinc lead
sulphides and oxides, UMK-004 intersected 2.8m grading 4.25% Zn / 0.47% Pb /
3.6g/t Ag.
Ø The drilling at the Bulgaden Target UMK-003 => 008 confirmed that the
region is structurally complex with NNW striking, enechelon, ramp-relay normal
faults with a throw of between 60 - 80m to the east. It also established that
oxidation of the basal Waulsortian Reef and the breccia hosted sulphide
mineralisation is developing from the north and is more extensive than
previously thought.
Ø Drilling at the shallow Ballycullane deposit (UMK-002A) was affected by
recovery issues in a technically challenging drilling environment. However,
material recovered (including sludge samples) contained unexpectedly high
grade Silver assay results, 8.0m at a grade of 59.69g/t Ag, with a peak value
of 85g/t Ag.
Ø Previous drilling on the Kilmallock Property has intersected significant,
high-grade zinc, lead, and silver mineralisation at a number of zones,
including one 3.8m intercept with 14.66% zinc, 4.8% lead and 133.79 g/t silver
at a depth of 325m, leading Unicorn continues to believe that a major,
undiscovered, mineralising system is located in this region.
Financial Results & Review
The loss for the Period was €236,847 (H1 2022: €139,737). The result for
the period consisted mainly of €145,282 (H1 2022: €nil) of salary costs,
along with €59,831 (H1 2022: €129,000) of professional and other costs
associated with the quotation on the London Stock Exchange, and €31,735 (H1
2022: €10,737) in administrative expenses. At the end of the Period, there
was €437,269 in cash in hand to be used in the short term to cover listing
and administrative costs, and other costs incidental to development of mineral
projects.
During the Period, the Company continued to review and develop its mineral
projects in Ireland.
During the Period, the Company did not issue any new shares or options.
The Board monitors the activities and performance of the Company on a regular
basis.
Financial Position
The Company's Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2023 and
comparatives at 30 September 2022 and 31 March 2023 are summarised below:
6 months to 30 September 2023 (unaudited) 6 months to 30 September 2022 (unaudited) Year ended 31 March 2023 (audited)
€ € €
Current assets 469,962 110,947 598,149
Non-current assets 359,974 158,483 167,879
Total assets 829,936 269,430 766,028
Current liabilities 642,424 261,821 340,332
Total liabilities 642,424 261,821 340,332
Net (liabilities)/assets 187,512 7,609 425,696
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The management of the business and the execution of the Company's strategy are
subject to a number of risks. The key business risks affecting the Company are
set out below.
Risks are formally reviewed by the Board, and appropriate processes are put in
place to monitor and mitigate them. If more than one event occurs, it is
possible that the overall effect of such events would compound the possible
adverse effects on the Company.
Exploration Risk
There is no assurance that the Company's exploration and development
activities will be successful, and statistically few properties that are
explored are ultimately developed into profitable producing mines. The risk is
mitigated by conservatively managing exploration funds such that subsequent
exploration expenditures are not committed until results from previous stages
have been evaluated.
Exploration and development activities may be delayed or adversely affected by
factors outside the Company's control, in particular: climatic conditions,
existence of commercial deposits of zinc and other minerals, unknown
geological conditions; remoteness of locations; actions of governments or
other regulatory authorities (relating to, inter alia, the grant, maintenance
or renewal of any required authorisations, environmental regulations or
changes in law).
Licence risk
The Company's exploration activities are dependent upon the grant of
appropriate licences, concessions, leases, permits and regulatory consents
which may be withdrawn or made subject to limitations or performance
criteria. Under its licences and certain other contractual agreements to
which the Company is or may in the future become party, the Company is or may
become subject to payment and other obligations. In particular, the Company
may be required to expend the funds necessary to meet the minimum work
commitments attaching to its licences. Failure to meet these work commitments
will render the licences in question liable to be revoked. Further, if any
contractual obligations are not complied with when due, in addition to any
other remedies which may be available to other parties, this could result in
dilution or forfeiture of interests held by the Company. The Company may not
have or be able to obtain financing for all such obligations as they arise.
Estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources
Estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources for exploration and
development projects are, to a large extent, based on the interpretation of
geological data obtained from drill holes and other sampling techniques and
feasibility studies which derive estimates of costs based upon anticipated
tonnage and mineralization grades to be mined, extracted and processed, the
configuration of the areas of mineralization, expected recovery rates,
estimated operating costs, anticipated climatic conditions and other factors.
Mineral resource estimates are estimates only and no assurance can be given
that any particular grade, stripping ratio or grade of minerals will in fact
be realised or that an identified reserve or resource will ever qualify as a
commercially mineable (or viable) deposit which can be legally and
economically exploited. As a result of these uncertainties, there can be no
assurance that any potential mineral resources programmes will result in
profitable commercial mining operations.
Commodity Price Risk
The demand for, and price of zinc and other minerals is dependent on global
and local supply and demand, actions of governments or cartels and general
global economic and political developments.
Economic Risk
The business and exploration environment is subject to volatility and
geopolitical issues. Recent higher levels of inflation may impact on the
purchase price of materials and services to the Company, and of the
availability of these materials and services.
Reliance on third parties
The Company is reliant on third party service providers for drilling and
geological reporting. There can be no assurance that such parties will be able
to provide these services in the time scale and at the cost anticipated by the
Company. In the event that the identified parties are unable to provide these
services, alternative third parties will be sourced and engaged, however this
may have an impact on timing and anticipated costs to enable the Company to
execute its strategy.
Access to land to carry out exploration activity is at the gift of the
landowner. The licence does provide legal rights of access but these are not
normally exercised. It is critical that the Company maintains good
relationships with relevant landowners to ensure access to land to carry out
work.
Key Personnel
The Company has a small management team, and the loss of a key individual
could have an adverse effect on the future of the Company's business. The
Company's future success will also depend in large part upon its ability to
attract and retain highly skilled personnel. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. The
Company seeks to create a workplace that attracts, retains, and engages its
workforce. Efforts are also made to attract new talent and skilled people.
Environmental Risk
There may also be unforeseen environmental liabilities resulting from both the
future and/or historic exploration or mining activities, which may be costly
to remedy. In addition, potential environmental liabilities as a result of
unfulfilled environmental obligations by the previous owners may impact the
Company. Environmental management systems are in place to mitigate
environmental hazard risks. The Company uses advisors with specialist
knowledge in mining and related environmental management for reducing the
impacts of environmental risk.
Climate Change Risk
Climate change and associated legislation or regulatory actions to reduce its
impact may affect the Company's suppliers and business model, and consequently
may affect its operations and growth. This impact could be amplified by the
perception that the Company is undertaking activities that are harmful to the
environment.
Uninsured risk
The Company, as a participant in exploration and development programmes, may
become subject to liability for hazards that cannot be insured against or
third-party claims that exceed the insurance cover. The Company may also be
disrupted by a variety of risks and hazards that are beyond control, including
geological, geotechnical and seismic factors, environmental hazards,
industrial accidents, occupational and health hazards and weather conditions
or other acts of God.
Financial Risk
The Company's funding source is in Sterling and the majority of it's
expenditure is in Euro. The Company's operations are thus exposed to a small
degree of currency risk, which the Company manages on a regular basis. The
Company does not use derivative financial instruments to manage the currency
risk and, as such, no hedge accounting is applied.
Exchange Rate
The Company is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of
foreign exchange rates against the Company's reporting currency, Euros. The
Company expects to continue to raise funds in London and Europe in sterling.
The Company conducts its business in the Republic of Ireland and its
expenditures are denominated in Euros. The Company has not hedged its exposure
to currency fluctuations.
Financing Risk
The development of the Company's properties will depend on the its ability to
obtain financing through the raising of equity capital, joint venture of
projects, debt financing, farm outs or other means. There is no assurance that
the Company will be successful in obtaining the required financing. If the
Company is unable to obtain additional financing as needed, some interests may
be relinquished, and/or the scope of the operations reduced.
This report was approved by the Board on 13 December 2023 and signed on its
behalf.
On Behalf of the Board:
Patrick Doherty
Chairman, Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Responsibility Statement
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
· the Half Year Report has been prepared in accordance with IFRS as
adopted by the European Union, as applied in accordance with the provisions of
the Companies Act 2014. ; and
· gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
position and loss of the Company; and
· the Half Year Report includes a fair review of the information
required by DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an
indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months
of the financial year and their impact on the set of interim financial
statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the
remaining six months of the year; and
· the Half Year Report includes a fair review of the information
required by DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being the
information required on related party transactions.
The Half Year Report was approved by the Board of Directors and the above
responsibility statement was signed on its behalf by:
Patrick Doherty
Chairman, Unicorn Mineral Resources Plc
UNICORN MINERAL RESOURCES PLC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at September 30, 2023
2023 2022
€ €
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 9) 437,269 76,236
Accounts receivable (Note 3) 32,693 34,711
Total Current Assets 469,962 110,947
Non-Current Assets
Intangible assets (Note 4) 359,974 158,483
Total Assets 829,936 269,430
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Warrants & Options 270,416 -
Accounts payable (Note 5) 372,008 261,821
Total Current Liabilities 642,424 261,821
Total Liabilities 642,424 261,821
Equity
Share capital (Note 6) 277,557 184,557
Share Premium Reserve 2,045,647 1,166,601
Share Based Payments Reserve 196,278 -
Other Reserves (466,694) -
Deficit (1,865,276) (1,343,549)
Total Equity 187,512 7,609
Total Liabilities and Equity € 829,936 € 269,430
Nature and continuance of operations (Note 1)
Subsequent event (Note 10)
On behalf of the Board:
Patrick Doherty
John O'Connor
Chairman
Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UNICORN MINERAL RESOURCES PLC
STATEMENT OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For the 6 months ended September 30, 2023
2023 2022
Operating expenses
Impairment of exploration assets (Note 4) € - € -
Administrative expenses (Note 11) € 236,847 € 139,737
Loss and comprehensive loss for the 6 months € (236,847) € (139,737)
Loss attributable to:
Shareholders € (236,847) € (139,737)
€ (236,847) € (139,737)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UNICORN MINERAL RESOURCES PLC
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the 6 months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
Share Capital
Shares Amount Reserves Deficit Total Equity
Balance, March 31, 2022 18,455,664 € 184,557 € 1,166,601 € (1,203,812) € 147,346
Loss for the 6 months - - - € (139,737) € (139,737)
Net proceeds of equity - - - - -
ordinary share issue
Balance, September 30, 2022 18,455,664 € 184,557 € 1,166,601 € (1,343,549) € 7,609
Loss for the 6 months - - - € (284,844) € (284,844)
Share based payment movements € (269,079) € (269,079)
Net proceeds of equity 9,300,000 € 93,000 € 879,010 - € 972,010
ordinary share issue
Balance, March 31, 2023 27,755,664 € 277,557 € 1,776,532 € (1,628,393) € 425,696
Loss for the 6 months - - - € (236,847) € (236,847)
Share based payment movements - - € (1,337) € (1,337)
Net proceeds of equity - - € 36 € (36) €-
ordinary share issue
Balance, September 30, 2023 27,755,664 € 277,557 € 1,775,231 € (1,865,276) € 187,512
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UNICORN MINERAL RESOURCES PLC
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the 6 months ended September 30, 2023
2023 2022
€ €
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the 6 months (236,847) (139,737)
Impairment of exploration assets -
-
Total Loss for the 6 months
(236,847)
(139,737)
Changes in non-cash working capital items: Accounts receivable
32,722 (16,906)
Accounts payable 300,756 142,973
Warrants & Options 1,337 -
Net cash used in operating activities 97,968 (13,670)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments to acquire intangible assets (192,096) (62,971)
Impairment of intangible asset - -
Net cash incurred by investing activities (192,096) (62,971)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issue of equity share capital - 30,661
Other Reserves (48,440) -
Share Based Payment Reserve 47,103 -
Net cash provided by financing activities (1,337) 30,661
Change in cash (95,465) (45,980)
Cash, beginning of the 6 months 532,734 122,216
Cash, end of the 6 months € 437,269 € 76,236
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
Unicorn Mineral Resources PLC is a public limited Company incorporated in the
Republic of Ireland. 39 Castleyard, 20/21 St Patrick's Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
is the registered office, which is also the principal place of business of the
Company. The principal activity of the Company during the period was the
exploration for minerals and precious metals. The financial statements have
been presented in Euro (€) which is also the functional currency of the
Company.
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis which assumes
that the Company will be able to realise its assets and discharge its
liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The
Company has incurred ongoing losses since inception and has no source of
recurring revenue. The success of the Company is dependent upon the ability of
the Company to obtain necessary financing to continue their exploration and
development activities, the confirmation of economically recoverable reserves,
and upon establishing future profitable production, or realisation of proceeds
on disposal. These financial statements do not give effect to the adjustments
that would be necessary to the carrying value and classification of assets and
liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all
periods presented in these Financial Statements.
2.1 Going concern
The preparation of financial statements requires an assessment on the validity
of the going concern assumption. The validity of the going concern concept is
dependent on the Company having available adequate financial resources to
continue operations in 2024, and thereafter finance being available for the
continuing working capital requirements of the Company and finance for the
development of the Company's projects becoming available. Based on the
assumptions that the Company has adequate financial resources to continue
operation and confidence that finance will become available, the Directors
believe that the going concern basis is appropriate for these accounts. Should
the going concern basis not be appropriate, adjustments would have to be made
to reduce the value of the company's assets, in particular the intangible
assets, to their realisable values.
2.2 Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and
deferred tax.
Current tax payable is based on the taxable profit for the year. Taxable
profit differs from the loss as reported in the statement of comprehensive
income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or
deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable
or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax
rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of
financial position date.
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial
statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable
profit and is accounted for using the statement of financial position
liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all
taxable temporary differences and deferred 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 taxable profits will
be available against which deductible temporary differences and the carry
forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised. Such
assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises
from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition
(other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a
transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each statement of financial
position date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable
that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised, based on tax
rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the
statement of financial position date. Deferred tax is charged or credited in
the statement of comprehensive income, except when it relates to items charged
or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt
with in equity.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally
enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax
liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation
authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and
liabilities on a net basis.
2.3 Intangible assets
Exploration and evaluation assets
Exploration expenditure relates to the initial search for mineral deposits
with economic potential in Ireland.
Evaluation expenditure arises from a detailed assessment of deposits that have
been identified as having economic potential.
The costs of exploration properties and cost of licences to explore for or use
minerals, which include the cost of acquiring prospective properties and
exploration rights and costs incurred in exploration and evaluation
activities, are capitalised as intangible assets as part of exploration and
evaluation assets.
Exploration costs are capitalised as an intangible asset until technical
feasibility and commercial viability of extraction of reserves are
demonstrable, when the capitalised exploration costs are reclassed to
property, plant and equipment. Exploration costs include an allocation of
administration and salary costs (including share based payments) as determined
by management.
Prior to reclassification to property, plant and equipment, exploration and
evaluation assets are assessed for impairment and any impairment loss
recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income
Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are
carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment
losses. Amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives. The estimated useful life and amortisation method are
reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes
in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis. Intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less
accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment of intangible assets other than goodwill
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment on a licence by
licence basis when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount
may exceed its recoverable amount. The company reviews for impairment on an
ongoing basis and specifically if any of the following occurs:
(a) the period for which the Company has a right to explore under the
specific licences has expired or is expected to expire;
b) further expenditure on exploration and evaluation in the specific
area is neither budgeted or planned;
c) the exploration and evaluation has not led to the discovery of
economic reserves;
d) sufficient data exists to indicate that although a development in
the specific area is likely to proceed, the carrying amount of the exploration
and evaluation asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful
development or by sale.
2.4 Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Company's
statement of financial position when the Company becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial
liabilities are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs
that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets
and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial
liabilities at fair value) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the
financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial
recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of
financial assets or financial liabilities are recognised immediately at fair
value through other comprehensive income ("FVOCI").
The Company includes in this category cash and other receivables. Due to the
nature of the financial assets being short-term in nature, the carrying value
approximates fair value.
Impairment of financial assets
The Company only holds receivables at amortised cost, with no significant
financing component and which have maturities of less than 12 months and as
such, has implemented the simplified approach for expected credit losses (ECL)
model under IFRS 9 to account for all receivables.
Therefore, the Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead,
recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date.
A financial asset is derecognised only when the contractual rights to cash
flows from the financial asset expires, or when it transfers the financial
asset and substantially all the associated risks and rewards of ownership to
another entity. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognised in
the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities measured subsequently at amortised cost
Financial liabilities that are not:
(i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business
combination,
(ii) held for trading, or
(iii) designated as at FVOCI,
are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest
method. The Company includes in this category trade and other payables.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of
a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant
period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts
estimated future cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received
that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs
and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial
liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the amortised cost of a
financial liability.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds
received, net of direct issue costs.
Warrants and Options
Warrants and options issued are classified separately as equity or as a
liability at FVOCI in accordance with the substance of the contractual
arrangement. Warrants or options classified as liabilities at FVOCI are stated
at fair value, with any gains and losses arising on remeasurement recognised
in the statement of other comprehensive income.
3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
September 30 2023 2022
Prepaid Insurance € 4,213 € -
- -
Taxation € 28,480 € 34,711
Accounts receivable € 32,693 € 34,711
4. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
All of the Company's exploration and evaluation assets are located in Ireland.
Exploration and evaluation assets acquired Impairment of exploration assets Total acquisition costs
Acquisition Costs
Cumulative to 31 March 2022 € 755,325 € 659,813 € 95,512
Change during 6 months to 30 September 2022 € 62,971 - € 62,971
Cumulative to 30 September 2022 € 818,296 € 659,813 € 158,483
Cumulative to 31 March 2023 € 827,691 € 659,813 € 167,878
Change during 6 months to 30 September 2023 € 192,096 - € 192,096
Cumulative to 30 September 2023 € 1,019,787 € 659,813 € 359,974
Acquisition Costs
Exploration and evaluation assets acquired
Impairment of exploration assets
Total acquisition costs
Cumulative to 31 March 2022
€ 755,325
€ 659,813
€ 95,512
Change during 6 months to 30 September 2022
€ 62,971
-
€ 62,971
Cumulative to 30 September 2022
€ 818,296
€ 659,813
€ 158,483
Cumulative to 31 March 2023
€ 827,691
€ 659,813
€ 167,878
Change during 6 months to 30 September 2023
€ 192,096
-
€ 192,096
Cumulative to 30 September 2023
€ 1,019,787
€ 659,813
€ 359,974
Exploration and evaluation assets relate to expenditure incurred in the
development of mineral exploration opportunities.
The realisation of intangible assets amounting to €359,974 at the financial
6 months end, 30 September 2023, is dependent on the further successful
development and ultimate production of the mineral reserves and availability
of adequate finance to bring the reserves to economic maturity and
profitability. The directors have considered the proposed work programmes for
the underlying mineral reserves. They are satisfied that there are no
indicators of impairment.
5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
September 30 2023 2022
Accounts payable € 186,587 € 139,787
Accrued liabilities € 185,421 € 122,034
Accounts payable € 372,008 € 261,821
6. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised: 100,000,000 ordinary shares at €0.01 each.
Issued: 27,755,664 ordinary shares (2022: 18,455,664 ordinary shares).
7. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company's objective when managing capital is to safeguard the entity's
ability to continue as a going concern. The Company monitors its adjusted
capital which comprises all components of equity. The Company manages its
capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in
economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To
maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue common
shares through private placements. The Company is not exposed to any
externally imposed capital requirements. No changes were made to the Company's
capital management practices during the 6 months.
8. RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS
The Company incurred costs of €27,823 (excl. VAT) (H1 2022: €54,460) from
BRG (Geotechnics) Limited ("BRG") during the 6 months. David Blaney who is a
director of Unicorn was also a director for part of the period covered by
these accounts, and owned 50% of BRG. BRG was owed €2,748 (H1 2022:
€66,985) at the periods end. The directors are satisfied that the amounts
charged by BRG to the Company were on an arm's length basis.
9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
September 30 2023 2022
Cash and bank balances € 437,269 € 76,236
Cash and cash equivalents € 437,269 € 76,236
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As at the date of these interim financial statements, there are no subsequent
events of notice.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
2023 2022
€ €
Administrative expenses
AGM & Meetings 5,933 140
Audit & Accounting 4,818 -
Bank charges 177 217
Computer bureau costs 125 815
Corporate Broker Fees 29,297 -
Flotation Costs - 124,612
Funding costs - 288
Insurance 12,810 284
Listing costs - 4,388
LSEG fees 27,707 -
Office expense 870 1,572
Marketing Costs 1,091 -
Printing, postage and stationery 447 260
Professional Fee 350 -
Registrar's Fees 2,827 -
Salary Cost 145,282
Telephone 982 1,020
Motor and travel expenses 3,252 6,567
General expenses 879 (426)
Administrative expenses € 236,847 € 139,737
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