Annual Report for Year Ended 30 June 2022

RNS Number : 2067B
Artemis Resources Limited
30 September 2022
 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended ("MAR"). Upon the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain .

 

30 September 2022

Artemis Resources Limited

("Artemis" or the "Company")

(ASX/AIM: ARV, FRA: ATY, US: ARTTF)

 

Annual Report for Year Ended 30 June 2022

The Directors of Artemis Resources Limited are pleased to announce the Company's audited annual results for the year ended 30 June 2022.

An extract of the audited results are included below and the full Annual Report is available on the Company's website at www.artemisresources.com.au/investors/#asx-reports .

For further information, please contract:

Artemis Resources Limited

via Camarco

Alastair Clayton

 

 

 

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(Nominated Adviser and Broker)


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Competent Persons Statement

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr. Steve Boda, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute Geoscientists.  Mr. Boda is an employee of Artemis Resources Limited. Mr. Boda has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr. Boda consents to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

About Artemis Resources

Artemis Resources (ASX/AIM:ARV; FRA:ATY; US: ARTTF) is a Perth-based exploration and development company, led by an experienced team that has a singular focus on delivering shareholder value from its Pilbara gold projects - the Greater Carlow Gold Project in the West Pilbara and the Paterson Central exploration project in the East Pilbara.

 

Chairman's Letter

Dear Shareholders,

On behalf of the Directors of Artemis Resources Limited, I am pleased to report on the activities of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2022.

The Group continues to focus on its core projects, the Paterson Central gold and copper project and the Carlow Castle gold, copper and cobalt project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

 Artemis' 100% owned Paterson Central gold and copper project covers 605km2 and is located approximately 40km east of Newcrest Mining's multi-million-ounce Telfer Gold-Copper mine and is contiguous to the Havieron gold and copper discovery by Greatland Gold Plc.  A number of compelling magnetic and gravity anomalies have been identified by the Artemis exploration team which are now being systematically drill tested.  Drilling at Paterson during the period focused on the Apollo and Atlas targets, with planning well advanced for drill testing the Enterprise, Juno and Voyager targets.  The Artemis team continues to be optimistic in its assessment of the prospects of the Paterson project and continues its exploration drill campaign in earnest.

At Carlow Castle, a further 24,641m of RC and diamond drilling was completed during the period.  Drill results continued to expand the high grade gold-copper footprint of the deposit, in particular to the North and at depth.  The high grades of gold and copper received from drill results were particularly welcome especially in an environment of high cost inflation.  An updated resource estimate is expected to be completed shortly. Substantial exploration potential on a regional level remains at the Carlow Castle Project which will be further investigated over the coming months.

During the year the Company completed its programme of disposing of non-core assets.  In particular, the spin-off of non-core base metals assets into GreenTech Metals Limited (ASX: GRE) which raised $5m on a successful ASX IPO in January 2022 was a successful endeavour, as well as the completion of the sale of the 70% interest in the Munni Munni PGM project to AIM listed Alien Metals (AIM: UFO) for $4.9m in March 2022.

In February 2022, the Company successfully completed a secondary listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and raised £5m.  This listing provides more scope for London and European based institutional and retail investors to invest in Artemis and is expected to increase liquidity.

In July 2022, the Company welcomed Vivienne Powe as a Non-Executive Director.  Vivienne is a metallurgical engineer and highly experienced senior executive with a strong track record of creating shareholder value in top tier, global mining and oil & gas companies.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow directors, the Artemis team and our shareholders for their ongoing commitment and support as we strive for a successful year ahead.

 

 

Mark Potter

Chairman

 

 

Operations Report

Artemis Resources Limited ("Artemis" or the "Company") is pleased to outline the progress the Company has made at its projects for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. Artemis is a gold and copper focused resources company with two major projects, Paterson Central and Greater Carlow Castle, both located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, as shown in Figure 1 . The Company owns 100% of Paterson Central and Greater Carlow and also owns 100% of the strategically located Radio Hill processing plant (on care and maintenance) and associated infrastructure, located approximately 30km south of Karratha.

 

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Figure 1 : Project map highlighting Artemis' Greater Carlow Castle project in the West Pilbara and the location of the Paterson Central Tenement in the East Pilbara .

 

During the financial year, the Company made significant progress with its Paterson Central and Greater Carlow Castle projects. All this work was completed despite a very challenging setting of Covid restrictions, acute industry wide personnel and rig shortages and extensive assay turnaround times.

 

The following review is an update and summary of the key work programs completed during the current financial year, with a breakdown of the drilling statistics by Project for the year included in Table 1.

 

Table 1 : Drilling Statistics by Project

Project

Hole Count by Drill Type

Drilled (m)

Samples Receipted

Paterson

RC precoll

4

409.7

 

 

DD

4

2,137.9

 

 

Totals

4

2,547.6

872

Carlow

RC

105

269.3

 

 

DD

2

24,372.4

 

 

Totals

107

24,641.7

28,082

 

 

 

 

 

Total holes drilled

111

 

 

Total Metres drilled

27,189.3

 

 

Total Samples Collected

28,954

 

 

 

 

PATERSON CENTRAL GOLD-COPPER PROJECT

Background to the Paterson Central Project

The Paterson Central Gold-Copper Project covers ~605 km2 and is located in the Yaneena Basin of the Paterson Province, which hosts large scale mineral deposits, such as the World class Telfer Gold- Copper Mine, recently discovered Winu copper-gold deposit, Nifty Copper Mine, and the rapidly growing Havieron gold and copper deposit. Figure 2 shows the location of major deposits in the region along with Havieron. Artemis' tenement is highlighted in yellow and is strategically positioned in relation to the Havieron deposit.

 

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Figure 2 : Paterson Central Tenement E45/5276 (yellow outline) overlying main geological units, and showing locations of major gold and base metal deposits. Green; Anketell Sediments, Blue; Paterson Formation.

 

The Company's Paterson Central project forms a 100% owned exploration tenement E45/5276, which surrounds the Havieron gold deposit on three sides, and covers the same continuous geological domain as shown in Figure 3.

The geology of the project area consists of Canning Basin sediments, primarily Permian siltstones in this part of the basin, which overlie Proterozoic meta-sedimentary basement rocks which form the main host rocks to large mineral deposits in the region. The sedimentary cover is 300m thick in the western part of the project area and is interpreted to deepen to over 800m in the far east. The Havieron gold and copper deposit is associated with a strong magnetic anomaly and sits under about 450m of Permian sedimentary cover.

Mineralisation at Havieron is an ovoid shaped zone of variable brecciation, alteration and sulphide mineralisation with dimensions of 650m x 350m trending in a northwest orientation. Mineralisation in this system extends 1,200m below the base of sedimentary cover and continues to remain open at depth. The Company is exploring the Paterson Central Project for both Havieron and Telfer styles of gold and copper mineralisation.


Summary of Geology at Paterson Central

The procedure for targeting and drill planning has been to follow structural trends in Neoproterozoic bedrock, sitting below thick Permian cover sediments, interpreted from geophysical data sets, including a deep penetrating 2D seismic reflection survey line acquired for oil and gas exploration in the 1980s by BHP, and subtle gravity and magnetic highs from features occurring below the sedimentary cover.

Figure 3 shows how the interpretation of geological structures occurring in bedrock below the Canning Basin Permian siltstone cover has likely identified a non-magnetic and low density granitic intrusive body, which would have likely been intruded during the regional Crofton Granite event (650-600 Ma).

 

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Figure 3 : Paterson Central Tenement E45/5276 (yellow outline), interpreted bedrock geology units and structures, on top of a merged magnetic anomaly image and location of 2D seismic reflection survey line. Nimitz Prospect as marked as red, was previously drilled in 2020.

This interpreted NW-SE trending granitic intrusion is in close proximity to Havieron and could be the main source of heat for driving hydrothermal alteration and local skarn-like metamorphism associated with gold and copper mineralisation. Low angle, west-dipping thrust faults and late brittle cross faults have also been interpreted in the 2D seismic reflection data as well as in both gravity and magnetic data sets to offset folded Neoproterozoic (850-820 Ma) metasediments of the Lamil Group.

This years' exploration activity at Paterson Central commenced to the north of Havieron at the Atlas and Apollo Prospect areas. Collar positions are shown in Figure 4 .

 

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Figure 4 : Location of drill collars at Apollo and Atlas in relation to the Havieron deposit.

These drill holes were planned to test the various magnetic and gravity anomalies and had encountered a variety of rock types and encouraging geological units including granodiorites, diorites gabbros and associated breccias and veining. Typical alterations styles included very intense silica-calcite-chlorite-actinolite +/- biotite with abundant pyrite and minor chalcopyrite in veins, halos and minor breccia infill. Figures 5 and 6 show some of the styles of breccia encountered in the drilling of Apollo.

The drill holes had encountered encouraging geology indicating that the Apollo and Atlas areas are well located for making a discovery with further drilling.

 

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Figure 5 : GDRCD007 - 547m, example of a large quartz calcite vein in altered diorite with semi-massive sulphides pyrite +/- chalcopyrite as well as chlorite actinolite infill and alteration halo.

 

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Figure 6 : GDRCD007 - 559m, example of a quartz qalcite vein in altered diorite with pyrite +/- chalcopyrite, chlorite 'jigsaw' infill.

Artemis is now focussing on testing its 6 higher priority drill targets with the intention to execute about 8,000m of diamond drilling to test these targets during the 2022 -2023 field season.


CARLOW CASTLE GOLD-COPPER-COBALT PROJECT

The Carlow Castle gold, copper and cobalt project is located in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia, ~45 km by road east of the city of Karratha ( Figure 7 ). Access is via the Northwest Coastal Highway and then by the unsealed Cherratta public road, which passes through the Project area. Carlow Castle is on the granted exploration license E47/1797 and is ~35 km from Artemis' 100% owned Radio Hill Processing Plant.

 

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Figure 7 : West Pilbara project map highlighting Artemis' current tenement holdings.

Following a multifaceted strategy, multiple drilling campaigns at Carlow Castle have returned several significant results, which continues to highlight the potential of the deposit.  The Main Carlow Castle zone returned positive results especially from the Crosscut Zone, where the majority of the drilling during the year was completed.

Additional holes on the Quod Est Zone has further extended this high-grade mineralised shoot at depth. 

Targeting geophysical anomalies, drilling discovered the new Crosscut Zone that lies east of Quod Est and to the north of the Main Eastern Zone by approximately 300m.

During the report year, a total of 106 holes were drilled for 24,641.3 metres of which two holes for 269.3 metres was diamond and 104 holes for 24,372 metres was RC. A total of 28,316 samples were collected, which included QAQC samples as well. Table 3 below summarised the breakdown of drilling according to prospects, with Figure 8 showing the prospect locations in relation to Carlow Castle.

Table 2 : Number of holes and drilled metres for the various prospects at Carlow tenement E47/1797

Prospect

No of Holes

RC (m)

Diamond (m)

Samples Receipted (incl QAQC)

Carlow East

13

3776

 

4202

Carlow West

17

3822

 

4044

Carlow Eastern Regional

1

198

 

178

Chapman

19

4714

132.9

5284

Marillion

1

210

 

234

Quod Est

5

766

 

933

Thorpe

8

2017

 

2489

Crosscut Zone 1

27

5465

 

6636

Crosscut Zone 2

11

2588

136.4

3322

Crosscut Zone 3

4

816

 

994

Totals

106

24,372

269.3

28,316

 

 

Total Metres Drilled

24,641.3

 

 

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Figure 8 : Location of drill collars in the various prospects within the Carlow tenement E47/1797.

The additional drilling completed during the year has significantly added crucial information regarding the structural, alteration and mineralogical controls at Carlow Castle. The new interpretation and modelling for Carlow has allowed for accurate target generation, which has been instrumental to improving the ounce discovered per metre drilled.

 

Carlow Castle Program

Crosscut Zones

The Crosscut Zone (XCZ) is defined by a series of parallel NW structure, hosting en echelon dilation structures that host mineralisation. The recent drilling in this area has indicated that these dilation features are striking north-south and have steep dips, usually to the east. Drilling had intersected significant sulphide zones at interpreted pierce point target zones at Crosscut, which is an encouraging result with respect to the interpretation of the model. Drill collar locations are shown in Figure 9 .

 

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Figure 9 : Location of drill holes at Crosscut and section lines. Note that only holes ARC403 and ARC404 were completed during the quarter period. Other holes are referenced in section figures.

A diamond hole, 22CCRD008 was drilled in response to the high-grade intersection in ARC344 which returned 22m @ 2.23g/t Au, 1.39% Cu, 0.457% Co from 247m (refer to ASX Announcement 19th November, 2021). Significant results for 22CCRD008 are shown in Table 3 with the section showing the mineralised intervals shown in Figure 10 .


Table 3 : Significant intersections for diamond hole 22CCRD008, based on >0.3% Cu, 2m internal dilution.

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR 22CCRD008

refer to ASX announcement 11th of July 2022

3.72m @ 0.32% Cu, 0.07g/t Au, 0.032% Co, from 233.06m

16.6m @ 2.73% Cu, 1.19g/t Au, 0.049% Co, from 255.8m

Incl; 1.18m @ 15.65% Cu, 5.4g/t Au, 0.09% Co, from 256.84m

Incl; 3.14m @ 6.38% Cu, 3.61g/t Au, 0.059% Co, from 265.92m

3.09m @ 0.58% Cu, 0.29g/t Au, 0.03% Co, from 285.79m

2.2m @ 0.43% Cu, 0.16g/t Au, 0.031% Co, from 305.69m

6.01m @ 0.68% Cu, 0.63g/t Au, 0.176% Co, from 309.42m

 

Mineralisation style encountered in hole 22CCRD008 is quartz-carbonate infill breccias and veining with sporadic agglomerations of sulphides and massive sulphide infills. The visible sulphides include chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and pyrite. These are shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 .

 

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Figure 10 : Section 9,960mE showing significant intersections for hole 22CCRD008. High grade intersections for ARC344 included for comparisons. Hole ARC392 drilled updip from the massive sulphide occurrence is pending assay results. Refer to Figure 8 for section location.

 

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Figure 11 : Part of the upper zone of the broader 16.6m showing the massive sulphide interval with brecciated upper contact which returned a result of 1.18m @ 15.65% Cu, 5.40g/t Au, 0.090% Co from 256.84m.

 

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Figure 12 : 22CCRD008 (263-273.5m) lower interval of significant vein hosted sulphide forming part of the broader 16.6m interval with a significant grade of 3.14m @ 6.38% Cu, 3.61% Cu, 0.059% Co from 265.92m

Mineralisation continues till end of hole, as shown in Figure 13 . Hole was not continued as driller had run out of rods.


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Figure 13 : 22CCRD008 mineralisation occurrence at EOH 315.3m.

Two additional holes, ARC387 and ARC389 drilled on section 9,920mN Loc (40m to the south of 22CCRD008) had intersected mineralisation near the proposed pierce points. These holes are shown in Figure 14 .

 

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Figure 14 : Section 9920mE looking Northwest showing additional holes that had intersected mineralisation 40m to the south of section 9960mE. This shows the continuation of what is the massive sulphide interval to the south through the sections. The intersection of 4m @ 1.02% Cu, 0.76g/t Au, 0.016% Co from 135m occurs in the Crosscut 2 zone. Refer to Figure 8 for section location.


Northern Extension of Crosscut

The mineralised structure of Crosscut is known to extend and continue to the northwest and a series of holes were drilled to test the structure.

Six holes to the north (ARC363 to 365 and ARC395 to 397) were drilled based on extending the Crosscut mineralisation to the north from the high-grade intersections encountered in hole ARC366 and ARC367 which returned grades of 8m @ 2.35% Cu, 5.01g/t Au, 0.400% Co from 80m and 8m @ 0.98% Cu, 1.08g/t Au, 0.020% Co from 167m, respectively as shown in Figure 15 , with Figure 16 showing a cross section.

Holes ARC363, 364 and 365 encountered massive basalts and returned no significant results.

 

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Figure 15 : Showing the location of the holes to test the mineralisation to the north. ARC403 encountered sulphides but assays are pending. Interpretation of the magnetics have identified similar NW structures to the west and NW along strike. These are north of the cataclasite ridge which is considered prospective for mineralisation.

 

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Figure 16 : Section through 10,200mE Local Grid showing high-grade intersections for ARC366 and ARC376. Refer to Figure 15 for section location.


Logging of holes ARC395, 396 and 367 showed that the NE holes encountered a major fault zone and intersected pelites and black shales. Hole ARC395 showed presence of sulphides associated with fuchsite with silicification and sericite alteration.

An additional hole ARC403 had intersected sulphides ( Figure 17 ) consistent with those in the high-grade zones to the south, meaning that the mineralised envelops had 'stepped' over to the west, in true en echelon form.

 

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Figure 17 : Sulphide occurrence in ARC403 comprising pyrite and pyrrhotite.

Not only is it common for mineralised structures to anastomose downdip, they also tend to stagger or step sideways within the confined margins of the NW zones.

It appears that the Crosscut Zone is copper-rich, with zones of higher-grade Au. Table 4 shows the results for the Crosscut Zone.

Table 4 : Significant assay results for the Crosscut Zone for drill holes received during the reporting period.

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR CROSSCUT DRILLING

refer to ASX announcement 11th of July 2022

8m @ 0.4% Cu, 0.55g/t Au, 0.061% Co, from 40m; Hole ARC366

6m @ 0.4% Cu, 0.25g/t Au, 0.036% Co, from 72m; Hole ARC366

8m @ 2.35% Cu, 5.01g/t Au, 0.4% Co, from 83m; ARC366

Incl: 1m @ 4.03% Cu, 9.04g/t Au, 0.377% Co, from 83m

Incl: 1m @ 9.02% Cu, 11.25g/t Au, 1.265% Co, from 85m

8m @ 0.98% Cu, 0.96g/t Au, 0.149% Co, from 167m; ARC367

1m @ 1.64% Cu, 0.02g/t Au, 0.004% Co, from 227m; ARC369

1m @ 1.00% Cu, 3.41g/t Au, 0.082% Co, from 259m; ARC381

13m @ 2.58% Cu, 0.62g/t Au, 0.057% Co, from 130m; ARC387

Incl: 4m @ 7.59% Cu, 1.81g/t Au, 0.148% Co, from 131m

4m @ 1.02% Cu, 0.76g/t Au, 0.016% Co, from 135m; ARC389

15m @ 2.02% Cu, 0.63g/t Au, 0.171% Co, from 299m; ARC389

Incl: 1m @ 6.29% Cu, 1.9g/t Au, 0.2% Co, from 300m

Incl: 1m @ 6.32% Cu, 0.33g/t Au, 0.044% Co, from 307m

Incl: 1m @ 3.4% Cu, 2.08g/t Au, 0.687% Co, from 309m

9m @ 0.45% Cu, 0.34g/t Au, 0.074% Co, from 317m; ARC389

1m @ 0.88% Cu, 2.91g/t Au, 0.029% Co, from 76m; ARC390

6m @ 0.85% Cu, 0.26g/t Au, 0.027% Co, from 104m; ARC390

Incl: 1m @ 3.47% Cu, 0.69g/t Au, 0.037% Co, from 107m

4m @ 1.11% Cu, 0.39g/t Au, 0.099% Co, from 143m; ARC391



Additional holes drilled to test SAM Survey

A series of holes were drilled to the east of Crosscut to test additional structures identified from magnetic interpretation and SAM survey anomalies. These are shown in Figure 18 .

No significant results were reported from holes ARC368, ARC370, ARC371, ARC379, ARC380 and ARC381. It is noted that ARC370 and ARC371 had intersected unusually high magnetite occurring as very fine layers within what has been noted as a komatiite. Ni values are unusually consistent through this unit at an average of around 0.14% Ni, with Cr showing a zonation, with high values of around 0.125%

Ni and Cr shows a distinct segregation to the NE and indicates the presence of ultramafics in the system, however not economically mineralised.

SAM was successful in identifying highly magnetic and conductive units to the east of the Crosscut Zone.

 

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Figure 18 : Drill collar location on background of SAM survey. Note the strong to intense SAM anomaly to the east which has defined conductive ultramafic rocks.

Carlow East Zone Drilling

These recent results have shown that the potential of the eastern zone lies in depth extensions while further discoveries of offset high-grade shoots to the south of the main East Zone will widen the mineralised area at depth.

Figure 19 shows the location of the collars for the programme along with sections lines for the cross-sections presented in this announcement.

Reinterpretation of the Carlow Castle deposit suggests that high-grade steeply-plunging shoots occur in the East Zone, which in turn potentially identifies the East Zone as the feeder to the Carlow system. This interpretation has enabled Artemis to plan drill targets with accuracy, with the majority of the targets intersecting mineralisation returning excellent results.

 

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Figure 19 : Section lines and collar locations of holes for the East Zone.

Most of these results extend existing mineralised trends downward in the East Zone, such as the results for ARC355 Section 507360mE as shown in Figure 20 . These results extend the current mineralised envelops 80 metres below the 2021 optimised pit outline.

 

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Figure 20 : Hole ARC355 Section 507360 showing a series of mineralised intervals down along the drill trace, well below the 2021 optimised pit outline. This remains open at depth. The line traces highlight the low grade halo with orange outlining the >0.25g/t Au trace and green outlining >0.25% Cu as defined by implicit modelling. Refer to Figure 11 for location of the section.

Other holes, such as ARC356,  shown on Section 507400mE; in Figure 21 , intersected another zone of high-grade of 6m @ 4.61g/t Au, 0.44% Cu, 0.02% Co from 294m that effectively extends the current mineralised envelope 60 metres below the 2021 optimisation pit.

 

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Figure 21 : Hole ARC356 Section 507400mE showing significant intersections well below the 2021 optimised pit outline, with mineralisation open at depth. This section of the East Zone is near the Crosscut Zone, as shown by the significant intersection in hole ARC344. The line traces highlight the low grade halo with orange outlining the >0.25g/t Au trace and green outlining >0.25% Cu as defined by implicit modelling. Refer to Figure 11 for location of the section.

 

A thick interval of 20m @ 2.06g/t Au, 0.40% Cu, 0.254% Co from 258m is particularly interesting, not just for the Au and Cu, but significant Co values as well as shown in Figure 22 .

 

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Figure 22 : Hole ARC359 Section 507540mE highlighting the thick mineralised intersection outside of the 2021 optimised pit outline. This mineralised trend remains open down dip. The line traces highlight the low grade halo with orange outlining the >0.25g/t Au trace and green outlining >0.25% Cu as defined by implicit modelling. Refer to Figure 11 for location of the section.

 

Continuation of the mineralised trend can be seen in Figure 23 and Figure 24 , with significant values extending below the 2021 optimised pit outline. These mineralised trends remain open at depth.

 

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Figure 23 : Hole ARC357 Section 507570mE showing the wide interval of mineralisation below the 2021 optimised pit. The line traces highlight the low grade halo with orange outlining the >0.25g/t Au trace and green outlining >0.25% Cu as defined by implicit modelling. Refer to Figure 11 for location of the section.

 

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Figure 24 : Hole ARC358 Section 507600mE showing the continuation of the mineralisation at depth and well below the 2021 optimised pit outline. The line traces highlight the low grade halo with orange outlining the >0.25g/t Au trace and green outlining >0.25% Cu as defined by implicit modelling. Refer to Figure 11 for location of the section.

Figure 25 places the sections into context, showing the various lodes that make up the Carlow mineralised trend.

 

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Figure 25 : Oblique view of the Carlow System looking northeast, displaying its typical vein splay. New shoot developments occur on the western side of the East Zone pit. Further drilling is required to extend these systems along strike and down dip. Grid scale is approximately 300m.

Mineralisation on the East Zone is enveloped by a low-grade Cu-Au halo which is likely a result of fracturing of the host rock during high-grade shoot development. Grades of this halo are typically >0.25g/t Au and >0.25% Cu but seem to be more confined than that of the West Zone.


Carlow West Zone Drilling

Five holes were drilled in the western zone, as shown in Figure 26 to test the high-grade shoots geometry and assays for these holes are pending.

 

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Figure 26 : Location of Carlow West drill holes. Note trend of a NW structure in the vicinity of ARC401. Yellow solids are Carlow mineralised polygons.

All holes except ARC400 intersected significant sulphide mineralisation with, Figure 27 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 showing some of the sulphide intervals for the series of holes.

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Figure 27 : Sulphide mineralisation in Hole ARC398 from 99 to 103m

 

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Figure 28 : Mineralisation occurrence in ARC401 showing some 'massive' style of sulphides

 

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Figure 29 : Additional mineralisation in hole ARC401 from 159 -160m

It is possible that hole ARC401 has intersected mineralisation obliquely that is related to the NW structure as interpreted from magnetics.

Table 5 shows the significant intersections for the drilling competed in the East and West Zones of the Carlow Main Area.


Table 5 : Significant intervals for drill holes in the East and West Zone of the Carlow Main Zone

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR MAIN ZONE DRILLING

refer to ASX announcement 29th of November and 21st December 2022

5m @ 1.73% Cu, 1.47g/t Au, 0.1% Co, from 67m; Hole ARC316

Incl: 1m @ 3.15% Cu, 2.7g/t Au, 0.126% Co, from 71m; Hole ARC316

5m @ 5.75% Cu, 2.67g/t Au, 0.057% Co, from 111m; Hole ARC316

Incl: 2m @ 11.48% Cu, 5.07g/t Au, 0.067% Co, from 112m; Hole ARC316

4m @ 1.09% Cu, 1.44g/t Au, 0.175% Co, from 140m; Hole ARC316

13m @ 5.86% Cu, 0.21g/t Au, 0.137% Co, from 58m; Hole ARC317

Incl: 4m @ 10.41% Cu, 0.28g/t Au, 0.228% Co, from 59m; Hole ARC317

Incl: 2m @ 5.45% Cu, 0.37g/t Au, 0.163% Co, from 64m; Hole ARC317

Incl: 3m @ 6.02% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 0.082% Co, from 67m; Hole ARC317

5m @ 1.25% Cu, 0.27g/t Au, 0.152% Co, from 175m; Hole ARC317

Incl: 1m @ 3.75% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 0.113% Co, from 177m; Hole ARC317

2m @ 1.74% Cu, 0.78g/t Au, 0.182% Co, from 196m; Hole ARC317

1m @ 1.22% Cu, 0.28g/t Au, 0.259% Co, from 206m; Hole ARC317

3m @ 11.39% Cu, 6.82g/t Au, 0.063% Co, from 108m; Hole ARC318

Incl: 2m @ 16.4% Cu, 9.72g/t Au, 0.09% Co, from 108m; Hole ARC318

1m @ 1.04% Cu, 0.28g/t Au, 0.011% Co, from 120m; Hole ARC318

3m @ 2.71% Cu, 2.83g/t Au, 0.058% Co, from 124m; Hole ARC318

Incl: 1m @ 6.95% Cu, 4.74g/t Au, 0.054% Co, from 125m; Hole ARC318

1m @ 3.03% Cu, 0.39g/t Au, 0.097% Co, from 152m; Hole ARC318

2m @ 8.43% Cu, 0.5g/t Au, 0.475% Co, from 159m; Hole ARC318

1m @ 2.08% Cu, 0.72g/t Au, 0.024% Co, from 30m; Hole ARC319

1m @ 1.01% Cu, 0.32g/t Au, 0.066% Co, from 44m; Hole ARC319

1m @ 1.02% Cu, 0.87g/t Au, 0.016% Co, from 111m; Hole ARC320

1m @ 9.23% Cu, 0.85g/t Au, 0.026% Co, from 119m; Hole ARC320

2m @ 1.06% Cu, 0.32g/t Au, 0.067% Co, from 130m; Hole ARC320

2m @ 1.07% Cu, 0.17g/t Au, 0.103% Co, from 133m; Hole ARC320

1m @ 2.74% Cu, 0.01g/t Au, 0.004% Co, from 235m; Hole ARC320

1m @ 1.13% Cu, 0.18g/t Au, 0.005% Co, from 50m; Hole ARC321

1m @ 1.12% Cu, 0.38g/t Au, 0.288% Co, from 135m; Hole ARC322

2m @ 1.43% Cu, 1.08g/t Au, 0.221% Co, from 149m; Hole ARC322

4m @ 1.03% Cu, 0.29g/t Au, 0.204% Co, from 24m; Hole ARC323

1m @ 3.47% Cu, 0.14g/t Au, 0.021% Co, from 260m; Hole ARC323

2m @ 1.97% Cu, 0.21g/t Au, 0.021% Co, from 266m; Hole ARC323

1m @ 1.9% Cu, 0.08g/t Au, 0.032% Co, from 112m; Hole ARC324

1m @ 1.24% Cu, 1.4g/t Au, 0.061% Co, from 151m; Hole ARC324

2m @ 1.79% Cu, 0.47g/t Au, 0.055% Co, from 159m; Hole ARC324

1m @ 2.5% Cu, 0.47g/t Au, 0.113% Co, from 180m; Hole ARC324

4m @ 1.12% Cu, 0.11g/t Au, 0.062% Co, from 188m; Hole ARC324

1m @ 1.12% Cu, 0.2g/t Au, 0.039% Co, from 146m; Hole ARC325

8m @ 1.32% Cu, 0.21g/t Au, 0.092% Co, from 177m; Hole ARC325

Incl: 1m @ 4.7% Cu, 0.69g/t Au, 0.355% Co, from 181m; Hole ARC325

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR MAIN ZONE DRILLING

4m @ 1.18% Cu, 3.96g/t Au, 0.102% Co, from 104m; Hole ARC326

1m @ 3.76% Cu, 0.18g/t Au, 0.202% Co, from 160m; Hole ARC326

2m @ 1.09% Cu, 0.13g/t Au, 0.005% Co, from 292m; Hole ARC326

1m @ 1.27% Cu, 1.08g/t Au, 0.013% Co, from 84m; Hole ARC327

2m @ 3.07% Cu, 5.34g/t Au, 0.256% Co, from 118m; Hole ARC327

Incl: 1m @ 3.98% Cu, 3.36g/t Au, 0.178% Co, from 119m; Hole ARC327

3m @ 4.22% Cu, 1.18g/t Au, 0.238% Co, from 127m; Hole ARC327

Incl: 1m @ 9.29% Cu, 1.39g/t Au, 0.474% Co, from 127m; Hole ARC327

3m @ 1.49% Cu, 0.68g/t Au, 0.111% Co, from 138m; Hole ARC327

1m @ 1.1% Cu, 3.08g/t Au, 0.043% Co, from 248m; Hole ARC334

2m @ 3.73% Cu, 0.03g/t Au, 3.211% Co, from 256m; Hole ARC334

5m @ 3.92% Cu, 1.22g/t Au, 0.05% Co, from 275m; Hole ARC334

1m @ 1.3% Cu, 1.51g/t Au, 0.505% Co, from 168m; Hole ARC335

3m @ 1.01% Cu, 0.11g/t Au, 0.163% Co, from 184m; Hole ARC335

1m @ 1.65% Cu, 0.15g/t Au, 0.126% Co, from 150m; Hole ARC337

1m @ 2.4% Cu, 0.33g/t Au, 0.072% Co, from 160m; Hole ARC337

10m @ 1.6% Cu, 2.11g/t Au, 0.34% Co, from 16m; Hole ARC338

Incl: 2m @ 4.23% Cu, 3.51g/t Au, 0.893% Co, from 16m; Hole ARC338

2m @ 1.13% Cu, 1.33g/t Au, 0.209% Co, from 36m; Hole ARC338

13m @ 5.95% Cu, 5g/t Au, 0.689% Co, from 42m; Hole ARC338

Incl: 5m @ 8.31% Cu, 8.1g/t Au, 0.659% Co, from 42m; Hole ARC338

Incl: 4m @ 8.42% Cu, 5.46g/t Au, 1.337% Co, from 50m; Hole ARC338

4m @ 2.59% Cu, 0.95g/t Au, 0.024% Co, from 80m; Hole ARC338

Incl: 1m @ 5.98% Cu, 1.6g/t Au, 0.019% Co, from 83m; Hole ARC338

3m @ 1.14% Cu, 2.31g/t Au, 0.161% Co, from 100m; Hole ARC338

1m @ 1.46% Cu, 4g/t Au, 0.029% Co, from 39m; Hole ARC340

5m @ 1.22% Cu, 1.69g/t Au, 0.024% Co, from 47m; Hole ARC340

Incl: 1m @ 3.76% Cu, 1.83g/t Au, 0.023% Co, from 49m; Hole ARC340

5m @ 1.66% Cu, 0.78g/t Au, 0.015% Co, from 57m; Hole ARC340

Incl: 1m @ 5.22% Cu, 1.18g/t Au, 0.02% Co, from 60m; Hole ARC340

1m @ 2.14% Cu, 0.09g/t Au, 0.102% Co, from 95m; Hole ARC340

1m @ 2.4% Cu, 7.05g/t Au, 0.082% Co, from 129m; Hole ARC340

1m @ 4.87% Cu, 0.02g/t Au, 0.003% Co, from 158m; Hole ARC340

3m @ 5.29% Cu, 0.8g/t Au, 0.185% Co, from 111m; Hole ARC342

Incl: 2m @ 6.68% Cu, 1.1g/t Au, 0.209% Co, from 112m; Hole ARC342

7m @ 1.9% Cu, 2.35g/t Au, 0.098% Co, from 126m; Hole ARC342

Incl: 1m @ 8.53% Cu, 11.25g/t Au, 0.175% Co, from 126m; Hole ARC342

1m @ 1.17% Cu, 1.42g/t Au, 0.549% Co, from 180m; Hole ARC342

1m @ 1.52% Cu, 2.39g/t Au, 0.477% Co, from 227m; Hole ARC342

2m @ 19.36% Cu, 1.58g/t Au, 0.051% Co, from 243m; Hole ARC342

2m @ 2.75% Cu, 0.42g/t Au, 0.009% Co, from 87m; Hole ARC344

Incl: 1m @ 4.9% Cu, 0.33g/t Au, 0.009% Co, from 87m; Hole ARC344

22m @ 2.23% Cu, 1.39g/t Au, 0.457% Co, from 247m; Hole ARC344

Incl: 4m @ 4.15% Cu, 1.78g/t Au, 0.517% Co, from 250m; Hole ARC344

Incl: 1m @ 4.89% Cu, 1.16g/t Au, 0.831% Co, from 258m; Hole ARC344

Incl: 4m @ 2.94% Cu, 2.08g/t Au, 0.978% Co, from 262m; Hole ARC344

7m @ 5.23% Cu, 0.74g/t Au, 0.054% Co, from 286m; Hole ARC344

Incl: 4m @ 7.65% Cu, 1.15g/t Au, 0.058% Co, from 286m; Hole ARC344

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR MAIN ZONE DRILLING

2m @ 1.83% Cu, 0.44g/t Au, 0.02% Co, from 73m; Hole ARC349

1m @ 1.23% Cu, 0.47g/t Au, 0.007% Co, from 132m; Hole ARC349

3m @ 2.78% Cu, 0.54g/t Au, 0.032% Co, from 139m; Hole ARC349

Incl: 1m @ 7.17% Cu, 1.13g/t Au, 0.045% Co, from 140m; Hole ARC349

1m @ 1.18% Cu, 0.17g/t Au, 0.016% Co, from 160m; Hole ARC349

3m @ 1.57% Cu, 1.7g/t Au, 0.008% Co, from 228m; Hole ARC349

1m @ 1.82% Cu, 0.14g/t Au, 0.02% Co, from 15m; Hole ARC350

1m @ 3.15% Cu, 0.78g/t Au, 0.11% Co, from 42m; Hole ARC350

5m @ 3.51% Cu, 1.39g/t Au, 0.173% Co, from 47m; Hole ARC350

Incl: 1m @ 10.9% Cu, 3.59g/t Au, 0.012% Co, from 47m; Hole ARC350

Incl: 1m @ 4.31% Cu, 1.07g/t Au, 0.614% Co, from 50m; Hole ARC350

1m @ 1.98% Cu, 2.88g/t Au, 0.021% Co, from 78m; Hole ARC350

1m @ 1.16% Cu, 0.96g/t Au, 0.1% Co, from 171m; Hole ARC350

6m @ 1.38% Cu, 0.62g/t Au, 0.1% Co, from 42m; Hole ARC351

1m @ 1.63% Cu, 4.27g/t Au, 0.014% Co, from 249m; Hole ARC352

2m @ 4.87% Cu, 0.01g/t Au, 0.006% Co, from 68m; Hole ARC353

2m @ 1.49% Cu, 0.07g/t Au, 0.005% Co, from 122m; Hole ARC353

1m @ 1.2% Cu, 1.36g/t Au, 0.302% Co, from 314m; Hole ARC353

1m @ 3.89% Cu, 1.38g/t Au, 0.582% Co, from 298m; Hole ARC354

1m @ 3.54% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 0.006% Co, from 211m; Hole ARC355

3m @ 1.45% Cu, 0.59g/t Au, 0.011% Co, from 215m; Hole ARC355

1m @ 1.33% Cu, 2.01g/t Au, 0.008% Co, from 237m; Hole ARC355

3m @ 21.91% Cu, 0.8g/t Au, 0.009% Co, from 246m; Hole ARC355

Incl: 2m @ 31.63% Cu, 1.1g/t Au, 0.011% Co, from 246m; Hole ARC355

Incl: 1m @ 53.1% Cu, 1.27g/t Au, 0.01% Co, from 246m; Hole ARC355

5m @ 1.31% Cu, 0.18g/t Au, 0.121% Co, from 283m; Hole ARC355

2m @ 11.93% Cu, 0.67g/t Au, 0.025% Co, from 199m; Hole ARC356

1m @ 6.23% Cu, 1.05g/t Au, 0.01% Co, from 231m; Hole ARC356

1m @ 1.24% Cu, 0.47g/t Au, 0.009% Co, from 254m; Hole ARC356

6m @ 4.61% Cu, 0.44g/t Au, 0.019% Co, from 294m; Hole ARC356

Incl: 1m @ 3.33% Cu, 0.12g/t Au, 0.013% Co, from 294m; Hole ARC356

Incl: 2m @ 5.75% Cu, 0.42g/t Au, 0.015% Co, from 296m; Hole ARC356

Incl: 1m @ 7.22% Cu, 1.05g/t Au, 0.04% Co, from 299m; Hole ARC356

1m @ 1.12% Cu, 0.03g/t Au, 0.005% Co, from 185m; Hole ARC357

11m @ 1.69% Cu, 0.49g/t Au, 0.256% Co, from 246m; Hole ARC357

Incl: 2m @ 6.68% Cu, 0.75g/t Au, 0.916% Co, from 246m; Hole ARC357

1m @ 1.21% Cu, 1.38g/t Au, 0.011% Co, from 294m; Hole ARC357

1m @ 1.1% Cu, 0.03g/t Au, 0.004% Co, from 315m; Hole ARC357

1m @ 25.1% Cu, 0.43g/t Au, 0.009% Co, from 245m; Hole ARC358

5m @ 1.71% Cu, 0.46g/t Au, 0.069% Co, from 262m; Hole ARC358

Incl: 1m @ 3.77% Cu, 0.57g/t Au, 0.016% Co, from 266m; Hole ARC358

20m @ 2.06% Cu, 0.4g/t Au, 0.254% Co, from 258m; Hole ARC359

Incl: 3m @ 8.78% Cu, 1.18g/t Au, 1.14% Co, from 258m; Hole ARC359

Incl: 7m @ 1.16% Cu, 0.38g/t Au, 0.128% Co, from 267m; Hole ARC359

2m @ 1.31% Cu, 6g/t Au, 0.014% Co, from 274m; Hole ARC361

1m @ 2.33% Cu, 0.36g/t Au, 0.05% Co, from 330m; Hole ARC361

6m @ 1.01% Cu, 1.81g/t Au, 0.027% Co, from 351m; Hole ARC361

1m @ 1.42% Cu, 0.54g/t Au, 0.018% Co, from 198m; Hole ARC362

1m @ 4.85% Cu, 4.72g/t Au, 0.059% Co, from 224m; Hole ARC362

 

Quod Est Zone

The Quod Est Zone mineralisation trends north-northeast, with a steep plunge dipping to the southeast, controlled by a gabbro/basalt contact. Collar locations are shown in Figure 30 .

Results for this drilling have returned 5m @ 2.90g/t Au, 0.62% Cu, 0.010% Co from 79m which includes 1m @ 7.14g/t Au, 1.26% Cu, 1.095% Co from 80m (Hole ARC323) and 4m @ 2.02g/t Au, 0.72% Cu, 0.263% Co which includes 1m @ 3.27g/t Au, 1.12% Cu, 0.365% Co from 104m (Hole ARC333). Additional results are shown in Table 6 .

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Figure 30 : Drill collar locations for the drilling at Quod Est Zone.

Table 6 : Significant Intersections for the Quod Est Drill Holes

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR QUOD EST DRILLING

refer to ASX announcement 29th of November

2m @ 1.64g/t Au, 0.88% Cu, 0.149% Co, from 46m; Hole ARC329

3m @ 3.14g/t Au, 0.43% Cu, 0.383% Co, from 111m; Hole ARC330

Incl; 1m @ 6.54g/t Au, 0.72% Cu, 0.766% Co, from 112m; Hole ARC330

3m @ 3.8g/t Au, 4.06% Cu, 1.563% Co, from 121m; Hole ARC330

Incl; 2m @ 4.52g/t Au, 4.99% Cu, 1.855% Co, from 121m; Hole ARC330

1m @ 1.93g/t Au, 0.25% Cu, 0.01% Co, from 127m; Hole ARC330

1m @ 1.24g/t Au, 2.09% Cu, 0.071% Co, from 146m; Hole ARC331

5m @ 2.9g/t Au, 0.62% Cu, 0.551% Co, from 79m; Hole ARC332

Incl; 1m @ 7.14g/t Au, 1.26% Cu, 1.095% Co, from 80m; Hole ARC332

Incl; 1m @ 3.33g/t Au, 0.61% Cu, 0.119% Co, from 82m; Hole ARC332

1m @ 4.35g/t Au, 0.77% Cu, 1.69% Co, from 96m; Hole ARC332

4m @ 2.02g/t Au, 0.72% Cu, 0.263% Co, from 102m; Hole ARC333

Incl; 1m @ 3.27g/t Au, 1.12% Cu, 0.365% Co, from 104m; Hole ARC333

 

 

DRILLING AT CHAPMAN PROSPECT

Chapman lies ~1km southeast of Carlow Castle as shown in Figure 8 . The drilling at Chapman was completed as part of the last phase of the 14,725 metre RC program, which was completed in September 2021. These holes are prefixed with 'GLC' and are shown in Figure 31 .

 

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Figure 31 : Location of drill collars and simplified geology for the Chapman Prospect. Direction of drill label does not reflect the drill direction. Q3 2021 drilling is prefixed GLC, Q1 2022 drilling prefixed ARC.

These holes were planned to test various Versatile Time Domain Electromagnetic (VTEM) plates with several holes intersecting low levels of copper and nickel.

 GLC007 was targeting a VTEM plate that was isolated and seemed 'off-trend'. Significant sulphides (up to 15%) were intersected, comprising predominately of pyrite and pyrrhotite, hosted in quartz veining. GLC007 has returned values of 10m @ 3.40% Cu, 1.75g/t Au, 24.65g/t Ag from 116m, including: 5m @ 6.23% Cu, 3.01g/t Au, 45.32g/t Ag, from 117m and 3m @ 1.73% Cu, 1.04g/t Au, 12.67g/t Ag from 138m.

The significant intersection in GLC007 and coincident VTEM plate is shown in Figure 32 with Table 7 showing significant results.

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Figure 32 : Slight oblique section looking northeast along the drill trace of GLC007 showing the location of the high-grade intersections in relation to the VTEM plates.

Table 7 : Significant intersections for holes drilled in the Chapman Prospect.

SIGNIFICANT MINERALISED INTERSECTION FOR CHAPMAN DRILLING

refer to ASX announcement 06th of December

2m @ 0.02g/t Au, 0.56% Cu, 2.9g/t Ag, from 129m; Hole GLC003

1m @ 0.02g/t Au, 0.81% Cu, 3.6g/t Ag, from 125m; Hole GLC004

3m @ 0.01g/t Au, 0.65% Cu, 3.17g/t Ag, from 81m; Hole GLC005

3m @ 0.02g/t Au, 0.69% Cu, 3.8g/t Ag, from 101m; Hole GLC005

Incl; 1m @ 0.04g/t Au, 1.08% Cu, 6.1g/t Ag, from 102m; Hole GLC005

3m @ 0.01g/t Au, 0.5% Cu, 2.23g/t Ag, from 17m; Hole GLC006

4m @ 0.28g/t Au, 0.56% Cu, 2.33g/t Ag, from 56m; Hole GLC006

Incl; 1m @ 0.85g/t Au, 1.04% Cu, 4.8g/t Ag, from 58m; Hole GLC006

3m @ 0.02g/t Au, 0.6% Cu, 3.43g/t Ag, from 126m; Hole GLC006

1m @ 0.06g/t Au, 0.51% Cu, 2.4g/t Ag, from 80m; Hole GLC007

10m @ 1.75g/t Au, 3.41% Cu, 24.65g/t Ag, from 116m; Hole GLC007

Incl; 5m @ 3.01g/t Au, 6.23% Cu, 45.32g/t Ag, from 117m; Hole GLC007

3m @ 1.04g/t Au, 1.73% Cu, 12.67g/t Ag, from 138m; Hole GLC007

Incl; 2m @ 1.28g/t Au, 2.28% Cu, 16.65g/t Ag, from 139m; Hole GLC007

 

In addition to the drilling, 52 x Ultrafine Fraction (UFF) soils were taken on a 200 x 50m grid to assist in identifying the structures that may host mineralisation as illustrated in Figure 33 .

It can be seen that the higher Cu values in the UFF soils fall within an interpreted structural corridor that trends to the northwest.

 

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Figure 33 : Image showing the first pass UFF soil sampling for Cu values, which are highlighting a NW trend. Note that the significant Cu values occur within the two inferred bounding structures, also trending to the NW. Hole GLC007 is highlighted with its significant result, using a 0.3% Cu cut off. Image is mag 2VD with draped satellite image.

 

Additional holes were planned to test not only the VTEM targets but also the structural trend as interpreted from magnetics. A total of 11 holes for 2,878m was completed, of which one hole was diamond core for 132.9m. A total of 2,784 samples, including QAQC was sent for analysis.

These are shown in Figure 35 and are prefixed ARC.

A total of 11 holes for 2,507m was completed, of which one hole was diamond core for 103.8m. A total of 2,784 samples, including QAQC was sent for analysis.

Post period the assay results were released in ASX release dated 13 September 2022 "Chapman Prospect - Copper Nickel System Identified".

 

Little Fortune Prospect

Drilling here is also targeting VTEM plates, along with trends as defined by geological exposure. A total of 7 holes for 2,017 metres was drilled. Location of the collars are shown in Figure 34 .

Several holes were cased with PVC to enable any future downhole geophysics.

Sulphides were also encountered downhole, coincident with VTEM plates, however no significant results were encountered in these holes.

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Figure 34 : Diagram showing collar locations and simply geology for the Little Fortune Prospect.

 

Geophysical Surveys

Downhole Electromagnetic Surveys (DHEM)

Downhole EM surveying was carried out in one drillhole at the Chapman (Good Luck) Prospect (GLCC005, Figure 35 ) two drillholes at the Thorpe (Little Fortune) Prospect (drillholes LFRC002 and LFRC005, Figure 36 ) and to follow-up copper mineralisation intersected in these drillholes as well as EM sources related to modelled VTEM conductor plate targets.

The DHEM surveys were designed by Resource Potentials, and Gap Geophysics Pty Ltd were awarded the survey contract, with the DHEM survey successfully completed in November 2021.

 

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Figure 35 : Location of drillhole GL005 and LF005 at the Chapman prospect, which was DHEM surveyed. The location of the transmitter loop used for the survey is also shown, in blue. The drillhole trace is coloured according to Cu (ppm).

 

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Figure 36 : Location of drillholes LF005 and LF005 at the Thorpe prospect, which were DHEM surveyed. The location of the transmitter loop used for the survey is also shown. The drillhole trace is coloured according to Cu (ppm).

Results

Downhole electromagnetic surveying in drillholes LFRC002 and LFRC005 resolved anomalous off-hole DHEM responses which was modelled with a steep NW dip and a moderate conductance of 850 siemens.

The up-dip projection of the modelled EM conductor plate coincides with elevated copper intersections in drillhole LFRC006, as well as modelled DDIP chargeability anomaly responses, and this zone has not been intersected by existing drilling.

A very small in-hole DHEM anomaly response was resolved in drillhole LFRC002, but no follow-up drill targeting is recommended for this this very small conductor source. DHEM data from drillhole LFRC002 also suggest that there could be an off-hole and far-field conductor source located to the northeast of the drill trace. DHEM conductor plate modelling was attempted, but not finalised due to the anomaly response only being by one receiver component, and EM conductor plate modelling could not be reliably completed. Interpretation of VTEM data and other ground-based EM surveys could be carried out to look for the source of this far-field EM anomaly.

 

Surface Sampling

A total of 339 soil samples were analysed during the reporting period.

A survey comprising 75 soil samples was undertaken on tenement P47/1622, just east of the Sing Well prospect, just prior to the reporting period. Samples were collected at 50m intervals along north-south orientated traverses spaced 150m apart ( Figure 37 ).

Samples comprised 100-200g material that was collected at a depth of 15cm below the ground surface and sieved to minus 2mm. These samples were analysed early in the 2021-22 reporting year.

 

 

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Figure 37 : Soil sampling localities on tenement P47/1622. Location of the tenement is shown in Figure 7.

 

A soil sampling program using Ultrafine+ Fraction (UFF) methodology was completed over the Carlow Castle Main zone (52 samples), Chapman (Good Luck, 104 samples), Thorpe (Little Fortune, 35 samples) and Carlow West (69 samples).

A total of 264 samples have been collected, as shown in Figure 38 . Samples have been collected over the Carlow Castle Main Zone as an orientation survey to compare the assay variability with the previously obtained results from the ionic leach method of ALS.

Results

The survey undertaken on tenement P47/1622 returned one sample (GB378) with a spectacular result of 10.9ppm Au. This sample also returned 1.02ppm Ag. Samples GB372 and GB373 to the west-southwest of this sample also returned highly anomalous gold of 0.109ppm and 0.508ppm, respectively.

The ultrafine soil sampling results define regional structures responsible for hosting mineralisation and appears coincident with a regional magnetic trend. The survey over the Carlow Main grid (200 x 50m grid), highlights elevated copper within an interpreted northwesterly trending structural corridor.

 

 

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Figure 38 : Overview map showing the distribution of UFF soil sampling that cover the Carlow Castle, Chapman and Thorpe (Little Fortune) areas.

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATIONS

The current mineral resource as released by CSA Global is shown in Table 8 below.

Table 8 : Carlow Main Mineral Resources by classification reported above a cut-off of 0.3g/t AuEq and within an optimised shell (as of 19th of May 2021).

Table Description automatically generated

 

Work has commenced on updating the interpretation for Carlow Castle which will allow for effective geological control through definition of high-grade shoots and structures. The aim of this reinterpretation is to increase the tonnage and grade through effective drill targeting and Artemis releasing an updated robust mineral resource. The new model will enable target generation, adding additional drill targets, to allow step out drilling while adding ounces to a currently increasing resource base. Figure 39 shows the Carlow lodes currently being updated.

The recent drill program centred on the Carlow Main, Quod Est and Crosscut Zones was designed to test the new interpretation, with assays results reflecting the interpretation.

 

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Figure 39 : Plan view of the various lodes for the Carlow system, which is currently in progress.

In accordance with Listing Rule 5.23.2, Artemis confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Annual Mineral Resources Statement above, and that in the case of mineral resources that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the Annual Mineral Resources Statement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Material Changes and Resource Statement Comparison

The Company during this year has continued to review and report its mineral resources at least annually and provide an Annual Mineral Resources Statement. The date of reporting is 30 June each year, to coincide with the Company's end of financial year balance date. If there are any material changes to its mineral resources over the course of the year, the Company is required to promptly report these changes. In completing the annual review for the year ended 30 June 2022, the historical resource factors for Projects were reviewed and found to be relevant and current, as at that date.

Governance Arrangements and Internal Controls

Artemis has ensured that the mineral resources quoted are subject to good governance arrangements and internal controls. The mineral resources reported have been generated by independent external consultants who are experienced in best practices in modelling and estimation methods. The consultants have also undertaken reviews of the quality and suitability of the underlying information used to generate the resource estimation. In addition, Artemis' management carries out regular reviews of internal processes and external contractors that have been engaged by the Company.

The Carlow Castle mineral resource was compiled in accordance with the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves' (JORC Code) 2012 Edition.

 

RADIO HILL

Downhole Electromagnetic Surveys

Downhole electromagnetic surveying was undertaken during November-December 2021 by Gap Geophysics Australia Pty Ltd. Two historical diamond holes at Radio Hill were selected for surveying, these being 07RHDD080 and 08RHRCD103 ( Figure 40 ). The latter was replaced by drillhole 08RHRCD108 when a pre-survey check showed that the hole 07RHDD080 was blocked at 70m downhole. A total of 1,157.12m was surveyed.

Drillhole 07RHDD080 was drilled in 2007 and intersected 0.68m at 3.66% Ni from 324m. Downhole EM surveying was originally completed in 2007 in this drillhole using a high transmitter frequency of 5Hz and a low-power system compared to modern standards. The historic DHEM survey identified a small in-hole anomaly response at 325m downhole, coincident with the nickel sulphide intersection. A very subtle deeper response was also observed within the noise envelope that may be associated with a far-field conductor located east of the drillhole.

Drillhole 08RHRCD108 was drilled in 2008. The drillhole did not intersect any significant nickel sulphide mineralisation and was not historically DHEM surveyed.

The new DHEM survey in drillhole 07RHDD080 identified a short wavelength anomaly at 325m downhole, coincident with the known nickel sulphide mineralisation intersected in the drillhole but did not detect a far-field anomaly. The modelled conductor plate has approximate dimensions of 20m by 15m.

No follow-up work is recommended based on the DHEM results in drillhole 07RHDD080. No anomalies of interest were identified in the DHEM survey data from drillhole 08RHRCD108, and no follow-up is recommended based on these DHEM survey data.

Radio Hill mine and plant remain on care and maintenance.

 

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Figure 40 : Downhole electromagnetic survey loops and drill hole locations that underwent the survey.

WHUNDO

The Whundo Project is located approximately 40 kilometres south-southwest of Karratha in the West Pilbara Region of Western Australia and is approximately 12.5 kilometres southeast of the Radio Hill nickel plant.

In the March quarter, a total 3,768m was drilled at Whundo, with 25 holes completed.

The drilling was focused on testing for lateral and deeper extensions to the eastern and western lobes of the Whundo deposit and including untested magnetic and conductor targets in proximity to the Whundo Mine.

To assist with future drill targeting at Whundo the deeper drill holes have been prepared for Down Hole EM Surveying (DHEM). GreenTech moved to 100% ownership of Whundo during the June quarter following satisfaction of the earn-in expenditure commitments.

 

Tenements

Artemis current tenement listing are shown in Table 9 . Refer to Figure 7 for locations.

Table 9 : Tenement holdings for Artemis Resources as of June 2022

Tenement

Status

Holder

Affiliate

Name

Code

Size

E47/3719

Granted

Artemis

Acnco Res Ltd

Karratha - ARV JV

C183/2008 Cherratta

16 Bks

L47/163

Granted

Artemis

Acnco Res Ltd

Whundo


4.83 Ha

M47/7

Granted

Artemis

Acnco Res Ltd

Radio Hill - ARV JV

C93/2003 Radio Hill

935.1 Ha

M47/9

Granted

Artemis

Acnco Res Ltd

Whundo

C93/2003 Radio Hill

4.8505 Ha

L47/781

Application

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Karratha - ARV JV


21.6 Ha

L47/782

Application

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Karratha - ARV JV


46.3 Ha

E45/5276

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Telfer


189 Blks

E47/1746

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Cherratta - ARV JV

C183/2008 Cherratta

42 Blks

E47/1797

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Cherratta - ARV JV

C183/2008 Cherratta

10 Blks

E47/3361

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Elysian/Hard Rock

C122/2018 Elysian

5 Blks

L47/93

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Karratha - ARV JV


7.02 Ha

L7922-1989-5

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Radio Hill - ARV JV



M47/161

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Radio Hill - ARV JV

C93/2003 Radio Hill

990.8 Ha

M47/337

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Radio Hill - ARV JV

C93/2003 Radio Hill

182.8 Ha

P47/1622

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Cherratta - ARV JV

C183/2008 Cherratta

96.87 Ha

P47/1972

Granted

Artemis

Artemis Res. Ltd

Cherratta - ARV JV


150.94 Ha









 

Corporate


AIM-listing

On 7 February 2022 the company was admitted to the aim market of the London stock exchange and its shares commenced trading under the symbol AIM:ARV. The company maintains its primary listing on the ASX.

Capital Raising

On 27 January 2022, as part of its listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, the Company raised, in aggregate, gross proceeds of £5 million (~A$9.5m) through the placing of 133,333,333 Placing Shares and Subscription Shares to certain institutional and other investors at a price of 3.75 pence (~7.1 cents) per share.

Project Sales and Tenement Agreements

GreenTech Metals Limited (GreenTech) exercised its Option to acquire certain non- core projects from Artemis in December 2021 and listed on the ASX on 4 January 2022.

GreenTech acquired the Elysian Project, Ruth Well Project, Nickol River Project and Weerianna Project from Artemis for a consideration of 6,750,000 shares in GreenTech or 14.84% of the ordinary shares and a $250,000 reimbursement in cash of exploration expenses.

In addition, the Company entered into the following farm-in agreements. Farm-In and JV Agreement with Artemis Resources Limited subsidiary KML No 2 Pty Ltd:  GreenTech can earn up to 51% interest and establish an unincorporated joint venture in the Osborne Nickel Project.

Farm-In and JV Agreement with Artemis Resources Limited subsidiary Fox Radio Hill Pty Ltd: GreenTech can earn up to 100% interest in the Whundo Project. If GreenTech earn less than 100% interest in the Whundo Project, an unincorporated joint venture will be established.

On 22 March 2022 Artemis completed the sale of its 70% interest in the Munni Munni JV.

Artemis received A$250,000 in cash and was issued 358,617,818 ordinary shares in Alien Metals PLC (LSE AIM:UFO) (A$4,650,000 worth of shares at a deemed VWAP of 0.699p per share).

Board Changes

The Board welcomed Dr Simon Dominy as a Director on 1 July 2021. Dr Dominy is Adjunct Professor at the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM), Curtin University, and a Visiting Associate Professor at the Camborne School of Mines (CSM), University of Exeter, UK. 

A mining geologist-engineer with over 25 years' experience, Dr Dominy has since 2015 been working with a number of private and listed entities developing/operating gold projects including: MG Gold Ltd; Novo Resources Corporation (TSV: NVO); Scotgold Resources Ltd (AIM: SGZ) and OCX Gold Group.

Between 2004-2014 he was an Executive Consultant/General Manager with the Snowden Group based in Australia and UK, including two years contracted out to LionGold Corporation (SGX: A78).

Simon is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy ("FAusIMM") and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists ("FAIG").

Mr Guy Robertson, Company Secretary, was appointed a Director on 17 January 2022.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

 


Consolidated

 


30 June 2022

 

30 June 2021

 

Notes

$

 

$

Revenue

3

33,389


133,815






Cost of sales


-


(38,617)

Fair value (loss)/gain on financial assets

9

(165,883)


708,289

Profit on disposal of exploration expenditure

13

1,734,962


9,946

Personnel costs


(313,386)


(56,375)

Occupancy costs


(94,142)


(33,540)

Legal fees


(31,638)


(546,610)

Consultancy costs


(626,247)


(471,802)

Compliance and regulatory expenses

4

(1,482,494)


(140,710)

Directors' fees


(616,804)


(920,675)

Travel


(53,842)


(9,440)

Marketing expenses


(103,295)


(232,106)

Borrowing costs


-


(28,461)

Other expenses


(461,931)


(342,811)

Project and exploration expenditure write off

13

(4,696,301)


(7,113,105)

Share-based payments

25

(112,200)


(1,401,000)

Foreign exchange loss


(539,533)


(409)

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX


(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)

Income tax expense/benefit

5

-


-

LOSS FOR THE YEAR


(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax


-


-

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR


(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)






LOSS FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO:





Owners of the parent entity


(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)






TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO:





Owners of the parent entity


(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)






Basic loss per share - cents

23

(0.58)


(0.93)

Diluted loss per share - cents

23

(0.58)


(0.93)

 

The consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2022


 

Consolidated

 


 

 


 

 


 

30 June 2022


30 June 2021

 


Notes

$


$

CURRENT ASSETS


 



Cash and cash equivalents

6

6,106,222


9,082,554

Other receivables

7

282,701


309,546

Assets held for sale

8

-


1,600,000

Other financial assets

9

6,283,560


533,542

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

12,672,483


11,525,642


 




NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 




Plant and equipment

10

95,741


90,507

Intangible assets

11

3,523


33,732

Right-of-use assets

12

153,980


-

Exploration and evaluation expenditure

13

27,323,626


26,603,617

Development expenditure

14

27,420,924


23,473,919

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS


54,997,794


50,201,775

TOTAL ASSETS


67,670,277


61,727,417






CURRENT LIABILITIES





Trade and other payables

15

2,931,542


2,643,864

Current lease liabilities

12

44,140


-

Employee benefits obligation

16

39,473


2,170

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES


3,015,155


2,646,034

 





NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES





Lease liabilities

12

109,311


-

Provisions

17

5,223,259


1,413,123

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES


5,332,570


1,413,123

TOTAL LIABILITIES


8,347,725


4,059,157

NET ASSETS

 

59,322,552

 

57,668,260






EQUITY





Share capital

18

114,927,239


105,855,802

Reserves

19

2,725,913


3,376,640

Accumulated losses


(58,330,600)


(51,564,182)

TOTAL EQUITY

 

59,322,552

 

57,668,260

 










 

The consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.





CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022   






Consolidated

Issued

Capital

Reserves

 

 

Accumulated Losses

Total

Equity

 

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2021

105,855,802

3,376,640

(51,564,182)

57,668,260

Loss for the year

-

-

(7,529,345)

(7,529,345)

Total comprehensive loss for the year

-

-

(7,529,345)

(7,529,345)

Issue of shares

9,508,026

-

-

9,508,026

Cost of share issue

(436,589)

-

-

(436,589)

Lapse of options

-

(762,927)

762,927

-

Share-based payments

-

112,200

-

112,200

Balance at 30 June 2022

114,927,239

2,725,913

(58,330,600)

59,322,552

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

Issued

Capital

Reserves

 

 

Accumulated Losses

Total

Equity

 

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2020

92,294,878

3,257,318

(42,105,810)

53,446,386

Loss for the year

-

-

(10,483,611)

(10,483,611)

Total comprehensive loss for the year

-

-

(10,483,611)

(10,483,611)

Issue of shares

14,359,343

-

-

14,359,343

Cost of share issue

(1,054,858)

-

-

(1,054,858)

Lapse of options

-

(1,025,239)

1,025,239

-

Conversion of options

    256,439

(256,439)

-

-

Share-based payments

-

1,401,000 

-

1,401,000

Balance at 30 June 2021

105,855,802

3,376,640

(51,564,182)

57,668,260

  The consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

 

   

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

 

 


Consolidated

 


30 June

2022

 

30 June

2021



$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Receipts from customers


19,989


35,000

Payments to suppliers and employees


(3,893,173)


(2,082,967)

Interest received


1,216


7,404

Receipts from government assistance


7,146


105,970

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

26

(3,864,822)


(1,934,593)






CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 




Proceeds from sale of investments


308,598


7,406,323

Payments for purchase of plant and equipment


(62,021)



Payments for exploration and evaluation


(7,950,756)


(9,750,122)

Payment for development expenditure


(136,869)


(59,765)

Payments for purchase of investments

 

(224,499)


(508,942)

Proceeds on sale of project

 

500,000


369,000

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(7,565,547)


(2,543,506)

 

 




CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 




Proceeds from issue of shares

 

9,443,279


12,599,475

Cost of share issue

 

(436,589)


(608,828)

Exercise of options

 

-


1,313,838

Repayment of short-term loan

27

-


(116,671)

Repayment of lease liabilities

27

(13,120)


(40,824)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

8,993,570


13,146,990






Net (decrease)/increase in cash held

 

(2,436,799)

 

8,668,891

Cash at the beginning of the period


9,082,554


412,138

Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies


(539,533)


1,525

CASH AT THE END OF THE YEAR

6

6,106,222

 

9,082,554

The consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.  Statement of significant accounting policies

 

Basis of Preparation

The financial report is a general-purpose financial report prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Standards Board, International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Group is a for profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions.  Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.  Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical costs, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is Artemis Resources Limited's functional and presentation currency.

These financial statements were authorised for issue on 30 September 2022.

Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company and its subsidiaries. Control is achieved when the Company:

· has power over the investee;

· is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement in with the investee; and

· has the ability to its power to affect its returns.

The Company reassess whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements listed above.

When the Company has less than a majority of the voting rights if an investee, it has the power over the investee when the voting rights are sufficient to give it the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee unilaterally. The Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether or not the Company's voting rights are sufficient to give it power, including:

·     the size of the Company's holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote holders;

· potential voting rights held by the Company, other vote holders or other parties; rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

· any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Company has, or does not have, the current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous shareholder meetings.

 

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income from the date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

Changes in the Group's ownership interest in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount paid by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted, and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to the owners of the Company.

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss and is calculated as the difference between:

· The aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest; and

· The previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests.

All amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to that subsidiary are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities of the subsidiary (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or transferred to another category of equity as specified/permitted by the applicable AASBs). The fair value of any investment retained in the former subsidiary at the date when control is lost is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting under AASB 139, when applicable, the cost on initial recognition of an investment in an associate or a joint venture.

Business Combinations

Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses.

A business combination is accounted for by applying the acquisition method, unless it is a combination involving entities or businesses under common control.  The business combination will be accounted for from the date that control is attained, whereby the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) assumed is recognised (subject to certain limited exemptions).

When measuring the consideration transferred in the business combination, any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement is also included.  Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.  Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is remeasured each reporting period to fair value, recognising any change to fair value in profit or loss, unless the change in value can be identified as existing at acquisition date.

All transaction costs incurred in relation to the business combination are expensed to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The acquisition of a business may result in the recognition of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.

Right-of-use assets

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.

Lease liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered of low value (i.e., below $5,000). Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Adoption of New a Revised Accounting Standards or Interpretations

In the year ended 30 June 2022, the Directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are relevant to the Company and effective for the current reporting period. As a result of this review, the Directors have determined that there is no material impact of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group and therefore, no material change is necessary to Group accounting policies.

Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are yet to be mandatory have not been early adopted.

The Directors have also reviewed all the new and revised Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted for the year ended 30 June 2022.  As a result of this review the Directors have determined that there is no material impact of the Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted by the Company.

Going C o ncern

 

For the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group recorded a loss of $7,529,345 (2021: Loss of $10,483,611) and had net cash outflows from operating activities of $3,864,822 (2021: $1,934,593) and has a net working capital surplus of $9,657,329 as at 30 June 2021 (2021:  $8,879,608).

The Directors believe that it is reasonably foreseeable that the Company and Group will continue as a going concern and that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the financial report after consideration of the following factors:

 

· The Group has cash at bank of $6,106,222 and net assets of $59,322,552 as at 30 June 2022;

· The Company has raised $9,508,026 in new capital during the year and Directors are of the view that should the Company require additional capital it has the ability to raise further capital to enable the Group to meet scheduled exploration expenditure requirements and future plans on the development assets;

· The ability of the Group to scale back certain parts of their activities that are non-essential so as to conserve cash; and

· The Group retains the ability, if required, to wholly or in part dispose of interests in mineral exploration and development assets, and liquid investments.

These factors indicate a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt as to whether the Company and Group will continue as a going concern and therefore whether they will realise their assets and extinguish their liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.

Income taxes

The income tax expense (benefit) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense (income).  Current income tax expense charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is the tax payable on taxable income calculated using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at reporting date.  Current tax liabilities (assets) are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority.

Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as well unused tax losses.  Current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged or credited directly to equity instead of the profit or loss when the tax relates to items that are credited or charged directly to equity.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.  Deferred tax assets also result where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available.  No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date.  Their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability.  Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised.  Where temporary differences exist in relation to investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates, and joint ventures, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in the foreseeable future.

Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists and it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists, the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

Exploration and evaluation costs

Exploration and evaluation expenditures in relation to each separate area of interest are recognised as an exploration and evaluation asset in the year in which they are incurred where the following conditions are satisfied:

· the rights to tenure of the area of interest are current; and

· at least one of the following conditions is also met:

Ø the exploration and evaluation expenditures are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale; or

Ø exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the balance date reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, the area of interest are continuing.

Exploration and evaluation assets are initially measured at cost and include acquisition of rights to explore, studies, exploratory drilling, trenching and sampling and associated activities and an allocation of depreciation and amortised of assets used in exploration and evaluation activities. General and administrative costs are only included in the measurement of exploration and evaluation costs where they are related directly to operational activities in a particular area of interest.

Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset may exceed its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of the exploration and evaluation asset (for the cash generating unit(s) to which it has been allocated being no larger than the relevant area of interest) is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in previous years.

Where a decision has been made to proceed with development in respect of a particular area of interest, the relevant exploration and evaluation asset is tested for impairment and the balance is then reclassified to development.

In determining the costs of site restoration, there is uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of the restoration due to community expectations and future legislation.  Accordingly, the costs have been determined on the basis that the restoration will be completed within one year of abandoning the site.

 

Financial Instruments

Recognition and initial measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred.

A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.

Classification and subsequent measurement

All financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs (where applicable). For the purpose of subsequent measurement, all the financial assets, are classified as amortised cost.

All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within finance costs, finance income or other financial items, except for impairment of other receivables which is presented within other expenses.

(i)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss ('FVTPL') are carried at fair value and any subsequent gains or losses are recognised in the statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. 

(ii)  Financial assets at amortised cost

Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated as FVTPL):

• they are held within a business model whose objective is to hold the financial assets to collect its contractual cash flows

• the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, and most other receivables fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other receivables

The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for other receivables as well as contract assets and records the loss allowance as lifetime expected credit losses. These are the expected shortfalls in contractual cash flows, considering the potential for default at any point during the life of the financial instrument. In calculating, the Group uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate the expected credit losses using a provision matrix.

The Group assess impairment of other receivables on a collective basis as they possess shared credit risk characteristics they have been grouped based on the days past due.

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities

The Group's financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments.

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss.

Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for derivatives and financial liabilities designated at FVTPL, which are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in profit or loss (other than derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedging instruments).

All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument's fair value that are reported in profit or loss are included within finance costs or finance income.

Plant and equipment

Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis.

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 company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Derecognition and disposal

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:

Plant and Equipment - ranging from 2 to 20 years

The assets' residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end.

Impairment

The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each balance date, with recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 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.

For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs, unless the asset's value in use can be estimated to approximate fair value.

An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount.

For plant and equipment, impairment losses are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the cost of sales line item.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are recorded at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment. Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful life and amortisation method is reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with any changes in these accounting estimates being accounted for on a prospective basis.

Impairment of intangible assets other than goodwill

The Group assesses at each balance 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 or groups of assets 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.

Development expenditure

Development expenditures represent the accumulation of all exploration, evaluation and other expenditure incurred in respect of areas of interest in which mining is in the process of commencing. When further development expenditure is incurred 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.

Restoration and rehabilitation

A provision for restoration and rehabilitation is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of development activities undertaken, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount of the provision can be measured reliably. The estimated future obligations include the costs of abandoning sites, removing facilities and restoring the affected areas.

The provision for future restoration costs is the best estimate of the present value of the expenditure required to settle the restoration obligation at the balance date. Future restoration costs are reviewed annually and any changes in the estimate are reflected in the present value of the restoration provision at each balance date.

The initial estimate of the restoration and rehabilitation provision is capitalised into the cost of the related asset and amortised on the same basis as the related asset, unless the present obligation arises from the production of inventory in the period, in which case the amount is included in the cost of production for the period. Changes in the estimate of the provision for restoration and rehabilitation are treated in the same manner, except that the unwinding of the effect of discounting on the provision is recognised as a finance cost rather than being capitalised into the cost of the related asset.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of 3 months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position.

Trade and other payables

Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.  Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months.

Employee leave benefits

Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave and sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the balance date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees' services up to the balance date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable.

Liabilities accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave, and sick leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the balance date are recognised in non-current other payables in respect of employees' services up to the balance date. They are measured as the present value of the estimated future outflows to be made by the Group.

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.  Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Provisions are measured at the present value or management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as an interest expense.

Revenue recognition

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method.  It includes the amortisation of any discount or premium.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred except borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period to get ready for its intended use or sale.  In this case the borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of such a qualifying asset.

The amount of borrowing costs relating to funds borrowed generally and used for the acquisition of qualifying assets has been determined by applying a capitalisation rate to the expenditures on those assets.  The capitalisation rate comprises the weighted average of borrowing costs incurred during the period.

Equity settled compensation

Share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortised over the vesting periods.  Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received.  The corresponding amount is recorded to the option reserve.  The fair value of options is determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model.  The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each reporting period such that the amount recognised for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted is based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest.

Goods and services tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office.  In these circumstances the GST 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 consolidated statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.  Cash flows are presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

Parent entity disclosures

The financial information for the parent entity , Artemis Resources Limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements.

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales for such asset (or disposal groups) and the sale is highly probable. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a complete sale within one year from the date of classification.

When the Group is committed to a sale plan involving loss of control of a subsidiary, all of the assets and liabilities of that subsidiary are classified as held for sale when the criteria described above are met, regardless of whether the Group will retain a non-controlling interest in it former subsidiary, after the sale.

Leases

  The group's leasing activities and how these are accounted for:

The group leases various offices with varying lengths from 1 to 3 years, some with extension options.

Contracts may contain both lease and non-lease components. The Group allocates the consideration in the contract to the lease and non-lease components based on their relative stand-alone prices. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose any covenants other than the security interests in the leased assets. Leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.

Leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the Group.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net present value of fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable.

Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in the measurement of the liability.

The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be readily determined, which is generally the case for leases in the Group, the lessee's incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the individual lessee would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security and conditions.

To determine the incremental borrowing rate, the Group:

· where possible, uses recent third-party financing received by the individual lessee as a starting point, adjusted to reflect changes in financing conditions since third party financing was received;

· uses a build-up approach that starts with a risk-free interest rate adjusted for credit risk for leases held by the Group; which does not have recent third-party financing; and

· makes adjustments specific to the lease, e.g. term, country, currency and security.

The Group is exposed to potential future increases in variable lease payments based on an index or rate, which are not included in the lease liability until they take effect. When adjustments to lease payments based on an index or rate take effect, the lease liability is reassessed and adjusted against the right-of-use asset.

Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:

· the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability;

· any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received;

· any initial direct costs; and

· restoration costs.

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis. If the Group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the underlying asset's useful life.

Payments associated with short-term leases are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss (unless capitalised as a component of Plant Construction in Progress). Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less.

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.  Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

Exploration and evaluation, and development expenditure carried forward

The Group capitalises expenditure relating to exploration and evaluation, and development, where it is considered likely to be recoverable or where the activities have not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  While there are certain areas of interest from which no reserves have been determined, the Directors are of the continued belief that such expenditure should not be written off since feasibility studies in such areas have not yet concluded.

The recoverability of the carrying amount of mine development expenditure carried forward has been reviewed by the Directors.  In conducting the review, the recoverable amount has been assessed by reference to the higher of "fair value less costs to sell" and "value in use".  In determining value in use, future cash flows are based on:

• Estimates of ore reserves and mineral resources for which there is a high degree of confidence of economic extraction;

• Estimated production and sales levels;

• Estimate future commodity prices;

• Future costs of production;

• Future capital expenditure; and/or

• Future exchange rates.

Variations to expected future cash flows, and timing thereof, could result in significant changes to the impairment test results, which in turn could impact future financial results.

Share-based payment transactions

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by an external valuer using a Black-Scholes model, using the assumptions detailed in Note 25.

Fair value of financial instruments

Management uses valuation techniques to determine the fair value of financial instruments (where active market quotes are not available) and non-financial assets. This involves developing estimates and assumptions consistent with how market participants would price the instrument.

Provision for restoration and rehabilitation

The provision for restoration and rehabilitation has been estimated based on quotes provided by third parties. The provision represents the best estimate of the present value of the expenditure required to settle the restoration obligation at the reporting date.

 

2.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

AASB 8 Operating Segments requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance.

The Group's operating segments have been determined with reference to the monthly management accounts used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions regarding the Group's operations and allocation of working capital. Due to the size and nature of the Group, the Board as a whole has been determined as the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

 

a. Description of segments

The Board has determined that the Group has two reportable segments, being mineral exploration activities and development expenditure. The Board monitors the Group based on actual versus budgeted expenditure incurred by area of interest.

The internal reporting framework is the most relevant to assist the Board with making decisions regard the Group and its ongoing exploration activities.

b. Segment information provided to the Board: 


Exploration Activities

Development Activities

Unallocated

Total

 


West Pilbara

East Pilbara

Other Projects

Radio Hill

Corporate

 

 

 

 


$

$

$

$

$

$

 

 

 






 

30 June 2022

 






 

Segment revenue

-

-

-

-

33,389

33,389

 

Fair value loss on financial assets

-

-

-

-

(165,883)

(165,883)

 

Segment expenses

-

-

-

-

(2,700,550)

(2,700,550)

 

Project and exploration expenditure write off

 

(4,696,301)

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

(4,696,301)

 

Reportable segment loss

(4,696,301)

-

-

-

(2,833,044)

(7,529,345)

 

 

 






 

Reportable segment assets

  20,328,519

4,915,951

2,079,156

27,420,924

12,925,727

67,670,277

 

Reportable segment liabilities

-

-

-

5,223,259

3,124,466

8,347,725

 

Additions to non-current assets

5,285,613

2,248,774

1,046,962

  3,947,005

215,988

12,744,342

 

30 June 2021







Segment revenue

-

-

-

-

133,815

133,815

 

Fair value gain on financial assets

-

-

-

-

708,289

708,289

 

Segment expenses

-

-

-

-

(4,184,149)

(4,184,149)

 

Project and exploration expenditure write off

 

(7,113,105)

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

(7,113,105)

 

Borrowing costs

-

-

-

-

(28,461)

(28,461)

 

Reportable segment loss

(7,113,105)

-

-

-

(3,370,506)

(10,483,611)

 

 

 






 

Reportable segment assets

21,287,631

2,596,883

2,719,103

23,473,919

11,649,881

61,727,417

 

Reportable segment liabilities

-

-

-

1,413,123

2,646,034

4,059,157

 

Additions to non-current assets

7,193,791

2,247,146

597,630

59,765

15,263

10,113,595

 

3.  REVENUE


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Other revenue




Government assistance - cash flow boost

-


74,093

Other sundry income

32,173


52,318

Interest received

1,216


7,404


33,389


133,815

 

4.  COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPENSES

  Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$





  AIM listing expenses¹

1,239,575


-

  Other regulatory costs

242,919


140,710


1,482,494


140,710

 

¹The Company dual listed on the London AIM exchange on 7 February 2022.

 

5.  income taxes

(a) Income tax expense


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Current tax

-


-

Deferred tax

-


-

Income tax expense

-


-

 

(b) Income tax recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Loss before tax

(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)

Tax at 30% (2021: 30%)

(2,258,804)


(3,145,083)

Tax effect on non-assessable income

-


(212,487)

Tax effect of non-deductible expenses

83,425


420,300

Exploration expenditure

1,408,891


2,133,932

Timing differences not brought to account

766,488


803,338

Income tax expense

-


 - 

 

(c) Deferred tax balances


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Deferred tax assets comprise:

 



Tax losses carried forward

15,886,778


10,706,790

Prior year adjustment

-


1,592,017

Employee benefits obligation

11,842


651

Provisions

1,566,977


423,937


17,465,597


12,723,395

Deferred tax liabilities comprise:




Capitalised exploration costs

8,197,088


8,491,085


8,197,088


8,491,085

Net deferred tax asset unrecognised

9,268,509


4,232,310

(d) Analysis of deferred tax assets

No deferred tax assets have been recognised as yet, other than to offset deferred tax liabilities, as it is currently not probable that future taxable profits will be available to realise the asset. 

 

6.  cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and account balances with banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated statement of cash flows comprise the following amounts:


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$


 



Cash and cash equivalents

6,106,222


9,082,554

 

7.  other receivables


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

 




Other receivables

93,694


12,580

GST receivables

10,982


156,057

Prepayments

178,025


140,909


282,701


309,546

 

The value of trade and other receivables considered by the Directors to be past due or impaired is nil (2021: Nil).

 

8.  ASSETS HELD FOR SALE


Consolidated


 


 


30 June 2022


30 June

2021


$


$





Assets held for sale

-


1,600,000

In the 2021 financial year the Company entered into a binding option agreement with GreenTech Metals Limited (GreenTech)  to sell GreenTech non-core tenements with a carrying value of $1.6 million in cash and shares in GreenTech. The transaction was completed in the current financial year.

 

9.  other financial assets


Consolidated

 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021

 


$


$

 

Current

 



 

Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

 



 

Shares in listed equity securities (Level 1)

6,283,560


533,542

 

 

Movement in other financial assets

 


Consolidated

 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021

 


$


$

 

Opening balance

533,542


6,586,551

 

Additions - cash

224,499


508,942

 

Additions - non-cash1

6,000,000


136,083

 

Disposals

(308,598)


(7,406,323)

 

Fair value (loss)/gain

(165,883)


708,289

 

Closing balance

6,283,560


533,542










¹ The Company sold Artemis' 70% joint venture interest in the Munni Munni platinum group metals project to Alien Metals Limited (LON:UFO) (Alien) a company incorporated in the United Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), for 358,617,818 shares in UFO at GBP0.08 per share for an amount of $4,650,000. The sale realised a profit of $2,263,931.

During the financial year the Company sold non-core tenements to GreenTech Metals Limited (ASX:GRE) for 6,750,000 shares in GRE at $0.20 for an amount of $1,350,000 and a recovery of exploration expenditure in the amount of $250,000.

During the 2021 financial year, the Group sold tenements with a carrying value of $494,977 for proceeds of $369,000 in cash and 37,357,190 shares in Alien.

 

10. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$





Computer equipment - at cost

81,814


60,347

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(54,705)


(23,591)

Total computer equipment at net book value

27,109


36,756





Furniture and fittings - at cost

115,319


114,085

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(88,815)


(62,534)

Total furniture and equipment at net book value

26,504


51,551





Motor vehicles - at cost

52,855


2,950

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(10,727)


(750)

Total motor vehicles at net book value

42,128


2,200





Total plant and equipment

95,741


90,507

 

Reconciliation of movement during the year

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of plant and equipment are set out below:

11. intangible assets


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$





Computer Software - at cost

151,262


151,262

Less: Accumulated amortisation

(147,739)


(117,530)

Total computer software at net book value

3,523


33,732





Reconciliation of movement during the year:


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Computer Software:




Carrying amount at the beginning of the year

33,732


71,676

- Disposal

-


(103)

- Amortisation

(30,209)


(37,841)

Carrying amount at the end of the year

3,523


33,732





12. LEASES

Amounts recognised in the balance sheet:

Consolidated

 


30 June 2022

 

30 June 2021

 


$

 

$

 

Right-of-use assets




 

Offices

153,980


-

 

Total right-of-use assets

153,980

 

-

 


 

Lease liabilities




 

Current

44,140


-

 

Non-current

109,311


-

 

Total right-of-use liabilities

153,451

 

-

 

 

Movement in right-of-use assets

 


Consolidated

 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Right-of-use assets opening balance

-


35,442

Add: New leases

166,571


-

Less: Amortisation

(12,591)


(35,442)

Right-of-use assets closing balance

153,980


-

 

Movement in lease liabilities


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Lease liability recognised at start of year

-


40,824

New lease

166,571


-

Add: Interest Expense

2,999


805

Less: Principal repayment


(41,629)

Closing balance


-

a)  Amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss:


30 June 2022

 

30 June 2021


$

 

$

Depreciation charge of right-of-use assets




Offices

12,591


35,442

Total right-of-use assets

12,591

 

35,442

Interest expense (included in finance cost)

2,999


805

Expenses relating to short-term leases (included in administrative expenses)

 

69,716


33,540


The total cash outflow for leases during the year ended 30 June 2022 was $13,120 (2021: $40,824).

 

 

 

13. exploration and evaluation expenditure


Consolidated


 


 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$





Exploration and evaluation expenditure

27,323,626


26,603,617

 

Exploration and Evaluation Phase Costs

Costs capitalised on areas of interest have been reviewed for impairment factors, such as resource prices, ability to meet expenditure going forward and potential resource downgrades.  The Group has ownership or title to the areas of interest in respect of which it has capitalised expenditure and has reasonable expectations that its activities are ongoing.

Reconciliation of movement during the year:


Consolidated


 


 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Opening balance

26,603,617


25,773,132

Expenditure capitalised in current period

8,581,349


10,038,567

Carrying value of projects sold1

(3,165,038)


(494,977)

Exploration expenditure written off, other2

(4,696,301)


(7,113,105)

Transfer to assets held for sale

-


(1,600,000)

Closing balance

27,323,626


26,603,617


¹ The Company sold its 70% joint venture interest in the Munni Munni platinum group metals project to Alien Metals Limited (LON:UFO) (Alien) a company incorporated in the United Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), for 358,617,818 shares in UFO at GBP0.08 per share for an amount of $4,650,000 and $250,000 in cash. The sale realised a profit of $2,263,931.  In addition, during the financial year the Company sold non-core tenements to GreenTech Metals Limited (ASX:GRE) for 6,750,000 shares in GRE at $0.20 for an amount of $1,350,000, and recovery of expenditure in the amount of $250,000.  $1,600,000 of Exploration Expenditure in relation to these assets was classified as held for sale at 30 June 2021. The sale resulted in a loss of $528,969.
During the 2021 financial year, the Group sold tenements with a carrying value of $494,977 for proceeds of $369,000 in cash and 37,357,190 shares in Alien.

2 The Group has rationalised the tenement/project portfolio during the year and has impaired the carrying value of those tenements/projects disposed of and impaired the carrying value of projects in excess of that deemed recoverable by the Directors.
Exploration expenditure has been carried forward as that expenditure is expected to be recouped through successful development and exploration of the areas of interest.

   

14. DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE


Consolidated


 


 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Development expenditure

27,420,924


23,473,919

Reconciliation of movement during the year:


Consolidated


 


 


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Opening balance

23,473,919


23,414,154

Additions

136,869


59,765

Increase in rehabilitation provision (Note 17)

3,810,136


-

Closing balance

27,420,924


23,473,919

Impairment assessment

There were no indicators of impairment for the year ended 30 June 2022.

 

15. trade and other payables


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

 

Trade and other payables

2,931,542


2,643,864

 

16. EMPLOYEE benefits obligation


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Opening balance

2,170


10,133

Provision for the year

57,994


-

Benefits used or paid

(20,691)


(7,963)

Closing balance

39,473


2,170





17. Provisions


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Provision for restoration and rehabilitation

5,223,259


1,413,123





Reconciliation of movement for the year




Opening balance

1,413,123


1,413,123

Increase in rehabilitation provision

3,810,136


-

Closing balance

5,223,259


1,413,123





During the year the Group revised its provision for restoration and rehabilitation to account for changes in inflation and discount rates. This resulted in an increase in the provision. The increase has been capitalised in the development asset.

 

18. SHARE CAPITAL


Consolidated

Consolidated


30 June 2022

30 June 2021

30 June 2022

30 June 2021


No. of Shares

No. of Shares

$

$

Issued and Paid-up Capital

 




Ordinary shares, fully paid

1,388,330,984

1,254,997,561

114,927,239

105,855,802

Reconciliation of movement during the year:


2022

2022

2021

2021


Shares

$

Shares

$






Opening balance

1,254,997,651

105,855,802

1,033,819,481

92,294,878

Shares issued to investors for Placement

 

133,333,333

 

9,508,026

 

79,992,856

 

5,599,475

Shares issued to investors for Placement

 

-

 

-

 

116,666,667

 

7,000,000

Shares issued on exercise of options

 

-

 

-

 

17,922,980

 

1,313,838

Shares issued to advisors

-

-

6,595,667

446,030

Share issue costs

-

(436,589)

-

(1,054,858)

Transfer of share based payments on conversion of options

-

-

 

 

-

 

 

256,439

Closing balance

1,388,330,984

114,927,239

1,254,997,651

105,855,802

 

Term of Issue:

Ordinary Shares

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at shareholders meetings.  In the event of winding up the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after creditors and are entitled to any proceeds of liquidation in proportion to the number of shares held.

 

19. RESERVES


Consolidated

Consolidated


30 June 2022

30 June 2021

30 June 2022

30 June 2021


No. of options/rights

No. of options/rights

$

$

Share based payments

 




Options

138,729,195

145,300,624

2,695,313

3,376,640

Performance rights

6,000,000

-

30,600

-




2,725,913

3,276,640

 

No options were exercised during the year.

The unlisted options issued during the year or the prior year were valued using the Black-Scholes model. The options outstanding as at 30 June 2022 were determined on the date of grant using the following assumptions:

 

   Series 6

Series 7

Class A Director

Class B Director

Grant date

22/07/2019

01/05/2020

1/05/2020

1/05/2020

Exercise price ($)

0.08

0.04

0.05

0.07

Expected volatility (%)

100

100

89

103

Risk-free interest rate (%)

0.935

0.63

0.64

0.63

Expected life (years)

3

3

2.4

2.9

Share price at this date ($)

0.029

0.031

0.032

0.032

Fair value per option ($)

0.0121

0.0181

0.01301

0.0151

Number of options

10,000,000

1,000,000

43,500,000

43,500,000

 

 

Class G

Director

Class E Director

Class F Director

Class A Broker

Class B Broker

Grant date

20/12/2021

2/12/2020

2/12/2020

01/05/2020

01/05/2020

Exercise price ($)

0.15

0.18

0.25

0.05

0.07

Expected volatility (%)

95

93

93

89

103

Risk-free interest rate (%)

0.391

0.142

0.142

0.64

0.63

Expected life (years)

3

3

5

2.2

3.2

Share price at this date ($)

0.086

0.15

0.15

0.031

0.031

Fair value per option ($)

0.0408

0.08123

0.07053

0.0117

0.0154

Number of options

2,000,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

7,500,000

7,500,000

 

On the 30 December 2021 the Company issued 6 million performance rights to employees and consultants of the Company.

The hurdles for the performance rights, which have a performance end date of 31 December 2022 are as follows:

1. 3,000,000 performance rights to vest on the share price achieving a 30-day VWAP in period of $0.025 (tranche 1 rights);
2. 3,000,000 performance rights to vest on Carlow Castle mineral resource reaching 1.0m oz Au equivalent (tranche 2 rights).


The performance rights were valued by 22 Corporate, Tranche 1 were valued using a Monte Carlo Simulation Methodology (MCSM) and Tranche 2 using the Black-Scholes model.  The following assumptions were used in the valuation:


Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Underlying share price

$0.081

$0.081

Exercise price

$nil

$nil

Term (years)

1

1

Risk-free rate

0.279%

0.279%

Dividend yield

Nil

Nil

Volatility

90.0%

90.0%

30-day VWAP hurdle

$0.25

n/a

Performance Period End Date

31/12/2022

31/12/2022

Fair value per right

$0.0204

$0.0810

Number of rights

3,000,000

3,000,000

 

On this basis the tranche 1 rights have been valued at $0.0204 per right and tranche 2 rights have been valued at $0.081 per right. The total value of the tranche 1 performance rights of $61,200 will be expensed over the performance period.

No vesting expense has been recorded for tranche 2 rights as at balance date it is seen as unlikely that these rights will vest.

For the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group has recognised $112,200 (2021: $1,401,000) of share-based payment expense in the income statement in relation to share options and performance rights issued.

 

20. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The Board of Directors takes responsibility for managing financial risk exposures of the Group.  The Board monitors the Group's financial risk management policies and exposures and approves financial transactions.  It also reviews the effectiveness of internal controls relating to commodity price risk, counterparty credit risk, currency risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk.  The Board meets approximately bi-monthly at which these matters are reviewed.

The Board's overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the Group in meeting its financial targets, while minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance.  Its review includes the use of hedging derivative instruments, credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

The Company's principal financial instruments comprise cash, short term deposits and securities in Australian or International listed companies.  The main purpose of the financial instruments is to earn the maximum amount of interest at a low risk to the company.  The Company also has other financial instruments such as trade debtors and creditors which arise directly from its operations.

The main risks arising from the Company's financial instruments are interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign exchange risk, commodity risk and liquidity risk. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below:

 

(i) Interest Rate Risk

The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is the risk that a financial instrument's value will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates and the effective weighted average interest rate for each class of financial assets and financial liabilities. 

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on the following financial assets and liabilities:

 

 

FY2022

Carrying

Amount

 

Effect on profit before tax

Effect on pre-tax equity

+1%

-1%

+1%

-1%

 







Financial Assets







Cash and cash equivalents1

 

6,106,222


 

61,062

 

(61,062)

 

61,062

 

(61,062)

Trade and other receivables2

 

282,701


 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other financial assets5

 

6,283,560


 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12,672,483


61,062

(61,062)

61,062

(61,062)








Financial liabilities







Trade and other payables3

2,931,542


-

-

-

-

Financial Liabilities4

153,451


-

-

-

-

 

   2,084,993


-

-

-

-

Total increase/(decrease)

 

61,062

(61,062)

61,062

(61,062)

 

 

FY2021

Carrying

Amount

 

Effect on profit before tax

Effect on pre-tax equity

+1%

-1%

+1%

-1%

 







Financial Assets







Cash and cash equivalents1

9,082,554


90,826

 (90,826)  

90,826

 (90,826)  

Trade and other receivables2

309,546


 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

Other financial assets5

533,542


 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9,925,642


90,826

(90,826)

90,826

 (90,826)  








Financial liabilities







Trade and other payables3

2,643,864


 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 

   2,643,864


-

-

-

-

Total increase/(decrease)

 

90,826

(90,826)

90,826

(90,826)

 

 

1 Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in both AUD and GBP. No funds were held in foreign currencies in 2021. The weighted average interest rate for the year ended 30 June 2022 was 0.00% (2021: 0.03%). No other financial assets or liabilities are interest bearing.

2 Trade and other receivables are denominated in AUD and are not interest bearing.

3 Trade and other payables at balance date are denominated mainly in AUD and are not interest bearing.

4 Financial liabilities are lease liabilities and are not interest bearing.

5 Other financial assets are designated in AUD and are non-interest bearing.

 

(ii) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter-party will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company.  The Company has adopted the policy of only dealing with credit worthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral or other security where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.

The Company does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics.  The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any provisions for losses, represents the Company's maximum exposure to credit risk.

 

(iii) Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company had the following British Pound denominated assets and liabilities at year end. 


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021




 

Cash




Cash and cash equivalents

  2,593,744


 

-

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD exchange rate, with other variables held constant.

Net impact of strengthening/(weakening) of AUD on GBP assets/liabilities outlined above

Change in GBP rate

Effect on profit before tax

Effect on pre-tax equity

 




FY2022

+5%

129,687

129,687

 

-5%

(129,687)

(129,687)

FY2021

+5%

-

-


-5%

-

-

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in CAD exchange rate, with other variables held constant.

(iv)  Market Risk

The Company's listed investments are affected by market price volatility. The following table shows the effect of market price changes.

 

Change in year end price

Effect on profit before tax

$

Effect on pre-tax equity

$

 




FY2022

+5%

314,178

314,178

 

-5%

(314,178)

(314,178

FY2021

+5%

26,677

26,677


-5%

(26,677)

(26,677)

(v) Liquidity Risk

The Group's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans, convertible notes and finance leases.  Cash flows from financial assets reflect management's expectation as to the timing of realisation.  Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed.  The timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates and does not reflect management's expectations that banking facilities will roll forward.

The following tables below reflect an undiscounted contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities.

 

FY2022

Within 1 year

1 to 5

years

Over 5

years

Total

Financial liabilities due for payment





Trade and other payables

2,931,542

 - 

 - 

2,931,542

Lease liabilities

44,140

109,311

 - 

153,451

Total contractual outflows

2,975,682

 109,311 

 - 

3,084,993






Cash and cash equivalents

6,106,222

 - 

 - 

6,106,222

Trade and other receivables

282,701

 - 

 - 

282,701

Other financial assets

6,283,560

-

-

6,283,560

Total anticipated inflows

12,672,483

 - 

 - 

12,672,483

Net inflow on financial instruments

9,696,801

 - 

 - 

9,587,490

 

FY2021

Within 1 year

1 to 5

years

Over 5

years

Total

Financial liabilities due for payment





Trade and other payables

2,643,864

 - 

 - 

2,643,864

Financial liabilities

-

 - 

 - 

-

Total contractual outflows

2,643,864

 - 

 - 

2,643,864






Cash and cash equivalents

9,082,554

 - 

 - 

9,082,554

Trade and other receivables

309,546

 - 

 - 

309,546

Other financial assets

533,542

-

-

533,542

Total anticipated inflows

9,925,642

 - 

 - 

9,925,642

Net inflow on financial instruments

7,281,778

 - 

 - 

7,281,778

 

 





 





Management and the Board monitor the Group's liquidity reserve on the basis of expected cash flow.  The information that is prepared by senior management and reviewed by the Board includes:

(i)  Annual cash flow budgets;

(ii)  Monthly rolling cash flow forecasts. 

 

(vi) Net Fair Value

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements represents their respective net fair values, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in Note 1.

 

21. commitmentS for expenditure

The Group currently has commitments for expenditure at 30 June 2022 on its Australian exploration tenements as follows:

 


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

 




Not later than 12 months

656,820


1,196,013

Between 12 months and 5 years

2,776,060


2,317,722

Greater than 5 years

400,900


1,181,899


3,833,780


4,695,634

The Company evaluates its tenements and exploration program on an annual basis and may elect not to renew tenement licences if it deems appropriate.

 

22. related party disclosures

(a) Refer to the Remuneration Report contained in the Directors' Report for details of the remuneration paid or payable to each member of the Group's Key Management Personnel for the year ended 30 June 2022.  Key Management Personnel for the year ended 30 June 2022 comprised the Directors and the General Manager Exploration.

(b) The total remuneration paid to Key Management Personnel of the Company and the Group during the year are as follows:

 


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

 




Short term employee benefits

1,182,804


1,153,653

Share based payment

89,250


1,401,000

Superannuation

24,042


36,074


1,296,096


2,590,727

(c) Remuneration options and performance rights: As at 30 June 2022, the outstanding options and performance rights that were granted to key Management Personnel in previous and current reporting periods comprised of 99,000,000 options and 1,500,000 performance rights.

(d) Share and option holdings: All equity dealings with directors have been entered into with terms and conditions no more favourable than those that the entity would have adopted if dealing at arm's length.

(e) Related party transactions

 


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

 




Doraleda Pty Ltd1

48,336


188,225

Integrated CFO Solutions2

108,000


-

Minerva Corporate Pty Ltd3

97,711


134,000

Kiran Capital Advisors Limited4

-


16,666


254,047


338,891



1
Director fees and consulting fees paid to Doraleda Pty Ltd, a company in which Mr Edward Mead has an interest.

2 Company secretary fees $98,000 and director fees $10,000 paid to Integrated CFO Solutions, a company in which Mr Guy Robertson has an interest.

3 Director fees $53,961 (2021: $50,004) and accounting fees $43,750 (2021: $83,996) paid to Minerva Corporate Pty Ltd, a company in which Mr Daniel Smith has an interest.

4 Non-Executive Chairman fees paid to Kiran Capital Advisors Limited, a company which Mr Mark Potter has an interest.

 

 


23. earnings per share

The calculation of basic earnings and diluted earnings per share at 30 June 2022 was based on the loss attributable to shareholders of the parent company of $7,529,345  (2021: Loss $10,483,611):


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Basic loss per share

(0.58)


(0.93)

Diluted loss per share

(0.58)


(0.93)





 

No of Shares


No of Shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares:




Used in calculating basic earnings per ordinary share

1,307,235,094


1,131,789,115

Dilutive potential ordinary shares

-


-

Used in calculating diluted earnings per share

1,307,235,094


1,131,789,115

 

24. auditor's remuneration


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Auditor of parent entity




Audit fees - HLB Mann Judd

58,464


47,027

Taxation services

19,750


5,000


78,214


52,027

 

25. share-based paymentS

Goods or services received or acquired in a share-based payment transaction are recognised as an increase in equity if the goods or services were received in an equity-settled share-based payment transaction or as a liability if the goods and services were acquired in a cash settled share-based payment transaction.

For equity-settled share-based transactions, goods or services received are measured directly at the fair value of the goods or services received provided this can be estimated reliably.  If a reliable estimate cannot be made the value of the goods or services is determined indirectly by reference to the fair value of the equity instrument granted.

Transactions with employees and others providing similar services are measured by reference to the fair value at grant date of the equity instrument granted.

Options issued to Key Management Personnel during the year are outlined in the remuneration report.



 

The following share-based payment arrangements were in place during the prior and current financial year:

Instruments

Date granted

Expiry date

Exercise price

No. of instruments

2021

No. of instruments

2020

Fair value at grant date

Options

30 November 2018

21 November 2021

0.21

8,571,429

8,571,429

0.0800

Options

24 May 2019

31 July 2022

0.08

13,729,195

13,729,195

0.0165

Options

22 July 2019

31 July 2022

0.08

10,000,000

20,000,000

0.0121

Options

1 May 2020

1 May 2023

0.04

1,000,000

4,000,000

0.0181

Options

1 May 2020

31 July 2022

0.05

43,500,000

43,500,000

0.0130

Options

1 May 2020

31 January 2023

0.07

43,500,000

43,500,000

0.0151

Options

1 May 2020

31 July 2022

0.05

7,500,000

7,500,000

0.0130

Options

1 May 2020

31 July 2023

0.05

7,500,000

7,500,000

0.0151

Options

2 December 2020

2 December 2023

0.18

5,000,000

5,000,000

0.0812

Options

2 December 2020

2 December 2025

0.25

5,000,000

5,000,000

0.0935

Options¹

30 September 2020

Lapsed

0.10

-

2,500,000

0.0537

Options¹

30 September 2020

Lapsed

0.125

-

2,500,000

0.0571

Options

20 December 2021

20 December 2023

0.15

2,000,000

-

0.0408

¹ Options lapsed on resignation of Boyd Timler in the prior year

Movement in share-based arrangements on issue

(a) Options


Number of instruments


30 June 2022


30 June 2021

 




Balance at beginning of year

145,300,624


158,663,462

Options granted during the year

2,000,000


15,000,000

Options exercised

-


(17,922,980)

Options forfeited/lapsed during the year

(8,571,429)


(10,439,858)

Balance at end of year

138,729,195


145,300,624





Options exercisable at end of year

138,729,195


145,300,624






Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year:


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Options - directors

81,600


1,401,000

Performance rights - employees and consultants

  30,600


  -

 

112,200


1,401,000

 

26. reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to loss after income tax


Consolidated


30 June 2022


30 June 2021


$


$

Loss after income tax

(7,529,345)


(10,483,611)

Depreciation and amortisation

97,988


115,742

Exploration and project expenditure written off

4,696,301


7,113,105

Share based payments

112,200


1,401,000

Profit on sale of exploration assets

(1,734,962)


(9,946)

Fair value loss/(gain) on financial assets

165,883


(708,289)

Unrealised foreign exchange gain

-


409

Changes in current assets and liabilities during the financial period:




Decrease/(increase) in receivables

26,844


(139,407)

Increase in trade and other payables

300,269


776,404

Net cash outflow from operating activities

(3,864,822)


(1,934,593)

 

 

27. CHANGES IN LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

FY2022

 

 

 


 

Lease liability

 


 


$

 


 

Opening balance

-




Non-cash new lease

166,571




Cash repayment

(13,120)




Closing balance

153,451




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY2021

 

 

 


 

Lease liability

 


Short term

loan


$

 


$

Opening balance

40,824



116,671

Cash repayment

(40,824)



(116,671)

Closing balance

-



-

 

 



 

28. PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURE


30 June 2022

 

30 June 2021


$


$

(a) Financial position




Total current assets

12,371,950


9,745,340

Total Non-Current Assets

2,558,801


3,264,949

Total Assets

14,930,751


13,010,289





Total current liabilities

2,632,467


2,263,539

Total non-current liabilities

109,311


-

Total Liabilities

2,474,778


2,263,539





Net Assets

12,188,973


10,746,750





Equity




Share capital

114,927,239


105,855,802

Reserves

2,725,913


3,376,639

Accumulated Losses

(105,464,179)


(98,485,691)


12,188,973


10,746,750





Loss for the year

(6,978,488)


(11,559,292)

Other comprehensive income



-

Total comprehensive loss

(6,978,488)


(11,559,292)









  (b) Commitments




Exploration commitments




  Not later than 12 months

-


-

  Between 12 months and 5 years

-


-


-


-





 



 

29 .SUBSIDIARIES


Country of Incorporation

Ownership

%



30 June 2022

30 June 2021

Parent Entity:




Artemis Resources Limited

Australia

-

-

Subsidiaries:




Fox Radio Hill Pty Limited

Australia

100

100

Karratha Metals Limited

Australia

100

100

KML No 2 Pty Limited

Australia

100

100

Armada Mining Pty Limited

Australia

100

100

Shearzone Mining Pty Limited¹

Australia

-

100

Western Metals Pty Limited1

Australia

-

80

Elysian Resources Pty Limited

Australia

100

100

Hard Rock Resources Pty Limited

Australia

100

100

Artemis Graphite Pty Ltd

Australia

100

100

Artemis Management Services Pty Ltd

Australia

100

100

 

1 Shearzone Mining Pty Ltd, held a 34% interest in tenements M47/232 and M47/93. Exploration expenditure of $115,091 was written off in the prior year. The Group had no carrying value in this entity at the date of disposal.

 

Western Metals Pty Ltd, held an 80% interest is M47/223. Exploration expenditure of  $522,047 was written off in the prior year. The Group had no carrying value in this entity at the date of sale to GreenTech Metals Limited (Note 13).

Consolidated

The parent entity with the Group is Artemis Resources Limited which is the ultimate parent entity in Australia.

Transactions with subsidiaries

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of current receivables and current payables (except for Note 16. Financial liabilities) are a reasonable approximation of their fair values.

 

31. contingent liabilities and contingent assets

There are no contingent liabilities or contingent assets since the last annual reporting period.

 

32. events subsequent to 30 june 2022

Mrs Vivienne Powe was appointed as a non-executive director on 4 July 2022.

Other than as outlined above, there are currently no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in the future financial years.

 

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