Audited Financial Report

Aura Energy Limited
27 September 2024
 

                                                                                                            27 September 2024

Aura Energy Limited

("Aura" or the "Company")

Audited Financial Report for the Year ended 30 June 2024


Aura Energy Limited (ASX: AEE, AIM: AURA) ("Aura", the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has released its Audited Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 (the "Financial Report").

A full version of the Financial Report can be viewed at:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0602G_1-2024-9-27.pdf

The Financial Report is also available on the Company's website at: https://auraenergy.com.au/investor-centre/financial-reports/

Information regarding the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting will be announced shortly.

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 ('MAR') which has been incorporated into UK law by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service ('RIS'), this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

For Further Information, please contact:

Andrew Grove

Managing Director and CEO

Aura Energy Limited

agrove@auraee.com

+61 414 011 383

 

Paul Ryan

Sodali & Co

Investor & Media Relations

paul.ryan@sodali.com

+61 409 296 511

 

SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP

Nominated Advisor and Broker

David Hignell

Adam Cowl

Devik Mehta

Grant Barker

+44 203 470 0470


About Aura Energy (ASX: AEE, AIM: AURA)  

Aura Energy is an Australian-based mineral company with major uranium and polymetallic projects in Africa and Europe.

The Company is focused on developing a uranium mine at the Tiris Uranium Project, a major greenfield uranium discovery in Mauritania. The February 2024 FEED study demonstrated Tiris to be a near-term low-cost 2Mlbs U3O8 pa near term uranium mine with a 17-year mine life with excellent economics and optionality to expand to accommodate future resource growth.  In mid-June 2024, Aura announced the Tiris' global mineral resources increased by 55% to 91.3Mlbs U3O8, up from 58.9Mlbs U3O8.

Aura plans to transition from a uranium explorer to a uranium producer to capitalise on the rapidly growing demand for nuclear power as the world shifts towards a decarbonised energy sector.

Beyond the Tiris Project, Aura owns 100% of the Häggån Project in Sweden. Häggån contains a global-scale 2.5Bt vanadium, sulphate of potash ("SOP") and uranium resource. Utilising only 3% of the resource, a 2023 Scoping Study outlined a 27-year mine life based on mining 3.5Mtpa.

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This announcement contains various forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties in that they may be affected by a variety of known and unknown risks, variables and factors which could cause actual values or results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the expectations described in such forward-looking statements. The Company does not give any assurance or guarantee that the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements will be achieved.



 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

These Financial Statements are an extract from the full published Aura Energy Limited Annual Report dated 27 September 2024.


Copies of the full report, including the Chairman's Letter, Directors Report, signed Directors Declaration and the Independent Auditor's Report can be viewed in the PDF version of the Annual Report.

 

Letter from the Chairman

 

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder

 

Thank you for your ongoing support as our Company continues to advance its key projects.

 

Aura Energy Ltd ("Aura" or the "Company") is in a great position to catch the new wave of clean energy demand. The Company is now uniquely positioned with a near term, low-cost uranium development at Tiris Project ("Tiris") in Mauritania, and a Tier One polymetallic resource in Europe's leading mining jurisdiction at Häggån Project ("Häggån") in Sweden - in a market that is increasingly hungry for cleaner energy solutions.

 

This year we made substantial progress at both Tiris and Häggån, and we are focussed on moving Tiris into construction and production by the end of 2026.

 

Demand for uranium continues to grow

 

Globally, 152 nuclear reactors are currently either under construction or planned to be constructed. During the year, key government decisions were taken to support the production of nuclear energy, uranium mining and uranium conversion.

 

These include developments in Sweden, the United Kingdom's plans to quadruple its nuclear energy capacity by 2050, and the US, Canada, Japan and France collectively investing in new uranium enrichment and conversion capacity.

 

Of course, China's development of its nuclear energy capacity continues apace. These developments underpinned uranium prices, which have stabilised at around US$85/lb. It is clear that global uranium stocks continue to be drawn down and demand is growing as the world brings more nuclear power online to provide reliable, baseload energy to complement renewables and phase out fossil fuels.

 

We are not alone in our optimism about the long-term direction of uranium markets. The World Nuclear Association's Nuclear Fuel Report projects a 28% increase in demand for uranium by 2030 and a further 51% increase in demand between 2031 and 2040.

 

Tiris Uranium Project

 

The Tiris Uranium Project is fully permitted and construction ready following the Mauritanian Government's granting of its final material permit for the construction and operation of the project. The Front End Engineering and Design ("FEED") study for Tiris, completed during the year and production target updated in September 2024, demonstrating the outstanding economics of Tiris with an NPV of US$499 million, an internal rate of return ("IRR") of 39 per cent, and a 2.25 year payback period.

 

In June, Aura appointed Orimco Pty Ltd to arrange debt funding for Tiris, and also appointed Macquarie Capital (Australia) Limited to identify and engage with strategic investors for a potential investment in Tiris and Aura. We are pleased to have secured these high-quality advisors to manage the significant interest we have received to date, and look forward to finalising these arrangements prior to Financial Investment Decision ('FID") which we are targeting to achieve by early 2025.

 

We are now in the process of procuring funding for Tiris, with production intended to commence late in 2026.

 

This year, we also conducted a successful exploration campaign which led to a 55% increase in Tiris' global Mineral Resources by 91.3 Mlbs U3O8, up from 58.9Mlbs U3O8. Our exploration efforts in Mauritania are very cost effective, delivered at a discovery cost of only US$0.14 per lb U3O8. We are highly confident that there is room for significant further growth in Tiris' resource base.

 

Häggån Project

 

In Sweden, where our substantial Häggån resource is located, we continued our engagement with local communities, and the national Government as it works through the process of implementing its policy to roll back the ban on uranium mining. Sweden, like the rest of Europe, sees nuclear energy as critical to providing energy security with zero carbon emissions.

 

We released a Scoping Study on Häggån that confirmed the significant strength of the project, with an NPV in the range of US$380 million to US$1,231 million and a post-tax of IRR estimated at between 26 and 47 per cent.

 

The Scoping Study was based on less than 3% of Häggån's 2 billion tonnes mineral resource and excluded uranium - which underlines why we are so excited about Häggån's long-term potential.

 

Exploitation Permit Application and Exploration Permit Application were applied for in August 2024.

 

Our Company

 

Aura ended the year in a strong financial position, following a A$16.2 million (gross) placement and an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan that raised an additional A$2 million. As part of the placement, we welcomed a number of highly credentialled investors to Aura's register.

 

The funding is helping us accelerate the Tiris Uranium Project towards FID, whilst unlocking the very significant value within Tiris along with future expansion opportunities in both the resource potential and project scale.

 

Furthermore, Aura and Curzon Uranium Limited ("Curzon") agreed to restructure the historical uranium offtake agreement, materially increasing the price receivable for planned uranium production and releasing significant value for Tiris.

 

Essentially, our average fixed contract price pursuant to the Curzon offtake arrangements increases 70% to US$74.75/lb from US$44.09/lb subject to FID by early 2025, and total contracted volumes reduce from 2.6Mlbs to 2.1Mlbs over same 7-year term, delivering US$41 million of additional potential revenue to Tiris at a uranium price of US$80/lb.

 

This year, we were excited to welcome Andrew Grove who joined Aura as Managing Director and CEO. For over 30 years, Andrew has been responsible for the financing, development and successful operation of numerous West African projects. Andrew was most recently Managing Director of Senegal-focussed Chesser Resources Limited until the successful acquisition by Fortuna Mines.

 

Andrew has the leadership skills and technical and financial experience to see our Company through this exciting phase of our development, and we are delighted to have him on board.

 

The capacity of the team to develop Tiris has been further strengthened with a number of key appointments. These include Mark Somlyay, CFO with extensive experience in West Africa, Jan Booyse and Project EQ who will undertake the pre-development planning and owners team function for Tiris development. Further appointments are underway to ensure the team has the capacity to successfully bring Tiris into production in late 2026.

 

In late January, Aura also announced the resignation of David Woodall as Managing Director and CEO. On behalf of the Board, I want to express our sincere thanks to David for his contributions, particularly in advancing the Tiris Enhanced Definitive Feasibility Study and the Häggån Scoping Study.

 

Board

 

I wish to thank my fellow Directors for their active and important participation throughout the year in Board meetings, Board committees and strategy workshops.

 

During 2024, we have significantly increased the oversight that the board has provided through our committees.

 

Bryan has led the Audit and Risk Committee, and reviewed the Committee Charter to ensure it remains relevant to the company's needs. The Committee has focussed its efforts on the company's formal accounting records, including regular engagement with the auditor, the Company's access to cash, compliance systems and has undertaken a comprehensive risk review and reviewed the same.

 

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee has responded to the 2023 Remuneration Report "first strike" with vigour. Working closely with our independent advisor, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee has developed a comprehensive approach which we understand both conforms with industry best practice and appropriately encourages and incentivises our leadership team to push the company forward to delivery of strong returns for shareholders.

Outlook

 

Next year will be a defining year for Aura as we ready ourselves for a final investment decision for the Tiris Project. With compelling economics, a stable and supportive Government and local community in Mauritania, Tiris is poised to be a near term producer

 

coming into a uranium market that is being driven by the convergence of growing global energy demand and the global push to meet Net Zero targets. Our focus in the coming months will be to finalise Tiris' funding requirements as we approach FID.

 

In Sweden, we are building relationships with key stakeholders as we move through the required approval processes to continue the development of the Häggån Project. At the same time, we are closely watching developments as the national Government moves through its legislative processes to rescind the country's ban on uranium mining.

 

Conclusion

 

Tiris is a low-cost, near-term uranium project that is development-ready, with the necessary stakeholder support, and opportunities for further resource upside. In Sweden, we have one of the world's great polymetallic resources in the heart of a huge energy and resource-hungry market.

 

The dedicated team at Aura continues to deliver results. I would like to thank Andrew and his executive team, and our people in Australia, Mauritania and Sweden for their continued professionalism and commitment to improving and delivering our projects.

 

Thank you again for your support of Aura in 2024. I look forward to reporting to you during the new financial year as we move from planning and developing to building of the world's next major uranium projects.

 

 

Philip Mitchell

Non-Executive Chair

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss & Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

 


Notes

30 Jun 2024                   30 Jun 2023

$                           *restated

$

Expenses




FX gains (losses)


(61,786)

41,333

Employee benefits


(2,324,134)

(1,244,278)

Corporate and administrative expenses

5(a)

(3,533,257)

(3,184,224)

Share based payment expenses

9

(585,368)

(2,472,578)

Operating loss


(6,504,545)

(6,859,747)

 

Finance income

 

5(b)

 

274,711

 

64,233

Finance expense

5(b)

(380,185)

-

Net finance income/(expenses)


(105,474)

64,233

Loss before income tax benefit


(6,610,019)

(6,795,514)

Income tax benefit

6

-

-

Loss after income tax benefit for the year attributable to the




owners of Aura Energy Limited


(6,610,019)

(6,795,514)

 

Loss is attributable to:




Owners of Aura Energy Limited


(6,589,231)

(6,492,350)

Non-controlling interests


(20,788)

(303,164)

(6,610,019)

(6,795,514)

Other comprehensive income




Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:




Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations


(77,014)

(1,371,500)

Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax


(77,014)

(1,371,500)

Loss after income tax for the year attributable to equity holders




of the Company


(6,687,033)

(8,167,014)

 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:




Owners of Aura Energy Limited


(6,656,994)

(7,855,170)

Non-controlling interests


(30,039)

(311,844)

(6,687,033)

(8,167,014)

 

 

From continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity


 

Cents

 

Cents

holders of the company




Basic and diluted loss per share

7

(1.01)

(1.19)

*During this period, the Company determined that the Tasiast Group no longer met the criteria for a disposal group under AASB 5 and was reclassified accordingly. Refer to note 21 for more details.

 

The above Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2024

 

 


Notes

30 Jun 2024                   30 Jun 2023

$                           *restated

$

Assets




Current assets




Cash and cash equivalents

10

16,470,818

11,276,307

Receivables

11

88,196

63,203

Other current assets

11

134,445

29,732

Total current assets


16,693,459

11,369,242

Non-current assets




Security deposits

11

57,401

50,380

Plant and equipment


10,412

5,158

Right of use assets

12

218,421

-

Exploration and evaluation

13

41,894,715

29,946,359

Total non-current assets


42,180,949

30,001,897

Total assets


58,874,408

41,371,139

Liabilities




Current liabilities




Trade and other payables

14

2,163,578

1,443,562

Provision for employee benefits

8

166,841

121,021

Other current liabilities


5,960

667

Short term loans

15

1,202,004

-

Lease liabilities

12

111,018

-

Total current liabilities


3,649,401

1,565,250

Non-current liabilities




Provision for employee benefits

8

5,870

3,594

Lease liabilities

12

150,717

-

Total non-current liabilities


156,587

3,594

Total liabilities


3,805,988

1,568,844

Net assets


55,068,420

39,802,295

Equity




Share capital

16

104,536,636

81,832,301

Other equity


314,346

314,346

Other reserves

17

3,645,166

4,464,106

Accumulated losses


(53,322,418)

(46,733,187)

Capital and reserves attributable to owners of parent


55,173,730

39,877,566

Non-controlling interests


(105,310)

(75,271)

Total equity


55,068,420

39,802,295

 

*During this period, the Company determined that the Tasiast Group no longer met the criteria for a disposal group under AASB 5 and was reclassified accordingly. Refer to note 21 for more details.

 

The above Consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements.


 


Attributable to owners of Aura Energy Limited

Non-

Share capital               Other                        Other              Accumulated                                                                               controlling                            Total Notes                  $                                                      equity reserves                 losses              Total                                                            interests                            equity

$                                    $                                             $                                   $                                      $                                 $

 

Balance at 1 July 2023


 

81,832,301

 

314,346

 

4,464,106

 

(46,733,187)

 

39,877,566

 

(75,271)

 

39,802,295

 

Loss after income tax expense for the half year


 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,589,231)

 

(6,589,231)

 

(20,788)

 

(6,610,019)

Other comprehensive income for the half year, net of tax


-

-

(67,763)

-

(67,763)

(9,251)

(77,014)

Total comprehensive loss for the year


-

-

(67,763)

(6,589,231)

(6,656,994)

(30,039)

(6,687,033)

 

Transactions with owners in their capacity









as owners









Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs and tax

16

16,734,430

-

-


16,734,430

-

16,734,430

Options exercised

16

4,633,360

-

-

-

4,633,360

-

4,633,360

Transfer from reserves on exercise of options

17

1,336,545


(1,336,545)

-

-

-

-

Loan funded securities

9

-

-

585,368

-

585,368

-

585,368

Balance at 30 June 2024


104,536,636

314,346

3,645,166

(53,322,418)

55,173,730

(105,310)

55,068,420











 

The above Consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Attributable to owners of Aura Energy Limited

 

Non-

Share               Other                        Other              Accumulated                                                  controlling                                             Total capital  equity                   reserves                                                               losses                               Total                           interests       equity

$                           $                                    $                                             $                                   $                                      $                                 $

 

Balance at 1 July 2022


 

69,357,543

 

314,346

 

3,946,825

 

(40,240,837)

 

33,377,877

 

236,573

 

33,614,450

 

Loss after income tax expense for the half year


 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,492,350)

 

(6,492,350)

 

(303,164)

 

(6,795,514)

Other comprehensive income for the half year, net of tax


-

-

(1,362,820)

-

(1,362,820)

(8,680)

(1,371,500)

Total comprehensive loss for the half year


-

-

(1,362,820)

(6,492,350)

(7,855,170)

(311,844)

(8,167,014)

 

Transactions with owners in their capacity









as owners









Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs and tax

16

9,936,597

-

-

-

9,936,597

-

9,936,597

Options exercised

16

1,702,684

-

-

-

1,702,684

-

1,702,684

Transfer from reserves on exercise of options

17

592,477

-

(592,477)

-

-

-

-

Loan funded securities

9

-

-

2,472,578

-

2,472,578

-

2,472,578

Shares issued in lieu of payment


243,000

-

-

-

243,000

-

243,000

Balance at 30 June 2023


81,832,301

314,346

4,464,106

(46,733,187)

39,877,566

(75,271)

39,802,295

 

 

The above Consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

 

 


Notes

30 Jun 2024                                     2022

$                                                 $

Operating activities




Loss after income tax expense for the year


(6,610,019)

(6,795,514)

Adjustments for:




Depreciation expense


148,131

1,856

Exchange fluctuations


(28,405)

249,017

Share based payments

9

585,368

2,715,579

Finance costs

12,15

380,185

-

Change in operating assets and liabilities:




Decrease/(increase) in other receivables


(24,993)

(36,030)

Decrease/(increase) in other operating assets


(59,877)

69,462

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables


720,018

168,743

Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits


48,096

106,074

Increase/(decrease) in other operating liabilities


5,293

-

Net cash flows used in operating activities


(4,836,203)

(3,520,813)

Investing activities




Payments for plant and equipment


(67,229)

(2,457)

Payments for exploration and evaluation


(11,990,026)

(7,259,757)

Payments for security deposits


(10,998)

-

Net cash used in investing activities


(12,068,253)

(7,262,214)

Financing activities




Proceeds from issue of shares from placement,




net of capital raising costs

16

16,874,476

9,936,596

Net proceeds from options funding agreement

16

3,691,070

-

Repayment of options funding agreement

15

(1,952,365)

-

Exercise of options

16

3,551,098

1,702,284

Finance leases

12

(48,475)

-

Net cash from financing activities


22,115,804

11,638,880

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents


5,211,348

855,853

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year


11,276,307

10,706,700

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash




and cash equivalents


(16,837)

(286,246)

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year

10

16,470,818

11,276,307

 

The above Consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.


 

Basis of Preparation

This section of the financial report sets out the Group's (being Aura Energy Limited and its controlled entities) accounting policies that relate to the financial statements as a whole. Where an accounting policy is specific to one Note, the policy is described in the Note to which it relates.

 

The Notes include information which is required to understand the financial statements and is material and relevant to the operations and the financial position and performance of the Group.

Information is considered relevant and material if:

 

•      The amount is significant due to its size or nature.

•      The amount is important in understanding the results of the Group.

•      It helps to explain the impact of significant changes in the Group's business.

•      It relates to an aspect of the Group's operations that is important to its future performance.

 

1.   Corporate Information

 

The financial statements of Aura Energy Limited for the year ended 30 June 2024 was authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 27 September 2024. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

 

Aura Energy Limited is a public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:

 

Level 30

35 Collins Street

Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA

 

All press releases, financial reports and other information are available at our Shareholders' Centre on our website: www.auraenergy.com.au

 

The nature of the operations and principal activities are disclosed in the Directors' Report

 

2.   Reporting Entity

 

The financial statements are for the Group consisting of Aura Energy Limited and its subsidiaries. A list of the Group's subsidiaries is provided at note 18.

 

3.   Basis of preparation

 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ('AIFRS'). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes thereto, complies with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS').

 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the initial recognition of financial instruments at fair value.


 

 

(a) Basis of consolidation

 

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

 

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group.

 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred asset. Accounting policies of the subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

 

(b) Key estimates and judgements

 

Critical accounting estimates

 

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management has made a number of judgements and applied estimates of future events. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in the following notes:

 

•      Note 6: Income tax

•      Note 9: Share-based payments

•      Note 12: Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

•      Note 13: Exploration and evaluation assets

 

(c) Foreign currency translation

 

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of the entities in the Group.

 

Foreign currency transactions

 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are generally recognised in profit or loss.

 

Functional operations

 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity.

 

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.


 

 

(d) Going concern

 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.

 

The Group incurred a loss for the year of $6,610,019 (2023: $6,795,514) and a net cash outflow from operating activities of $4,836,203 (2023: $3,520,813) and investing activities of $12,068,253 (2023: $7,262,214).

 

As at 30 June 2024, the Group had surplus working capital of $13,044,058 (2023: $9,803,992).

 

Based upon cash flow forecasts and other factors referred to above, the directors are satisfied that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate, including the meeting of exploration commitments. In addition, given the Group's history of raising funds to date, the directors are confident of the Group's ability to raise additional funds as and when they are required.

 

Performance for the Year

 

This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the Statement of Comprehensive Income that the directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity

 

4.   Segment Information

 

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments and has been identified as the Board.

 

The Group's operating segments are as follows:

 

•      Uranium - Project consists of the Tiris Uranium Project located in Mauritania of which Aura holds an 85% interest in the Project.

•      Vanadium - Project consists of the Häggån Polymetallic Project is located in Berg municipality in the province of Jämtland in central Sweden. Aura holds a 100% direct interest in the deposit.

•      Gold and Base Metals - Project consists of the Tasiast South Gold and Base Metals Project located in Mauritania. The Project comprises of three tenements, including the Nomads Joint Venture, where Aura has a right to earn a 70% interest.

•      Corporate - corporate expenses and share-based payments are examples of items that are not allocated to operating segments as they are not considered part of the core operation of any segment.


 

 

The segment information for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2024 and 30 June 2023 is as follows:

 

Uranium            Vanadium              Gold and         Corporate                        Total

$                                    $                         base                                  $                                  $ metals

$


30 June 2024







Total income

-

-

-

224,009

224,009


Operating expenses

(113,576)

(115,969)

(510,977)

(5,052,814)

(5,793,336)


Share based payments

-

-

-

(585,368)

(585,368)


Finance costs

(19,505)

-

-

(360,107)

(379,612)


Other expenses

(11,656)

(687)

(63,369)

-

(75,712)


Loss for the year

(144,737)

(116,656)

(574,346)

(5,774,280)

(6,610,019)


 

30 June 2024



30,257,419

9,386,889

2,623,463

16,606,634

58,874,405


Total segment assets


Total current liabilities

401,952

342,730

33,967

3,027,339

3,805,988


 

30 June 2023







Total income

-

-

-

11,076

11,076


Operating expenses

(687)

(88,411)

(368,840)

(3,938,966)

(4,396,904)


Finance (costs) income

(763,833)

(544,760)

-

1,371,485

62,892


Share based payments

-

-

-

(2,472,578)

(2,472,578)


Loss for the year

(764,520)

(633,171)

(368,840)

(5,028,983)

(6,795,514)


 

30 June 2023



Total segment assets

20,155,913

7,092,387

2,698,059

11,424,780

41,371,139


Total current liabilities

-

-

-

1,568,844

1,568,844


 

 

5.   Other Income and Expenses

 

(a) Corporate and administrative expenses

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Accounting and audit

(62,534)

(591,372)

Computers and communication

(134,073)

(110,207)

Consultants & Advisors

(960,718)

(1,096,284)

Depreciation

(148,131)

(1,856)

General & Administrative

(164,012)

(219,647)

Insurance

(132,704)

(185,809)

Investor relations

(413,693)

(181,515)

Legal

(744,826)

(70,508)

Listing and share registry

(212,945)

(216,448)

Travel and marketing

(559,621)

(510,578)

Total Corporate and administrative expenses

(3,533,257)

(3,184,224)


 

 

(b) Net finance income/(expenses)

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Interest income

274,141

64,233

Interest expense - lease liabilities

(19,505)

-

Amortisation of options funding loan agreements

(360,110)

-

Net finance income/(expenses)

(105,474)

64,233

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Net financing costs comprise the financing costs, interest on lease liabilities and interest receivable on funds invested. Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as it accrues, using the effective interest method.

 

6.   Income tax

 

(a) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Loss before tax

(6,610,019)

(6,795,514)

Income tax benefit using the statutory tax rate of 25% (2023:25%)

(1,652,505)

(1,698,879)

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in



calculating taxable income:



Share-based payments

146,342

618,145

Unrealised currency (gains)/losses

10,688

330,730

Superannuation liability

11,212

284

Employee leave obligations

3,437

24,295

Other

12,922

76,383

Subtotal

(1,467,904)

(649,042)

Difference in overseas tax rates

2,767

7,410

Current and deferred tax expense not recognised

1,465,137

641,632

Income tax benefit

-

-


 

 

(b) Tax losses

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Unrecognised tax losses

Potential tax benefit @ 25% (2023: 25%)

30,011,869

24,929,202

7,502,967

6,232,301

 

The potential tax benefit for tax losses has not been recognised in the statement of financial position. These tax losses can only be utilised in the future if the continuity of ownership test is passed, or failing that, the same business test is passed.

 

 

Accounting Policy

 

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable or receivable on the current period's taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.

 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted at the end of the reporting period in the country where the company's subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Provisions are established where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

 

Current tax liabilities for the current period and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantially enacted by the balance date.

 

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

 

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not profit or loss. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

 

Significant Judgements and Estimates

 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and carry forward losses only if the Group considers it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

 

Balances disclosed in the financial statements and the notes thereto, related to taxation, are based on the best estimates of directors. These estimates take into account both the financial performance and position of the Group as they pertain to current income taxation legislation, and the directors understanding thereof. No adjustment has been made for pending or future taxation legislation. The current income tax position represents the directors' best estimate, pending an assessment by tax authorities in relevant jurisdictions.


 

 

7.   Loss per share

 

The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share at 30 June 2024 was based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of $6,589,231 (2023: $6,492,350).

 

The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year comprised the following:

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Ordinary shares on issue at beginning of year Effect of share issues

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue at the end of the year

 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) (1)

545,890,060

107,305,924

428,181,481

117,708,579

 

653,195,984

 

545,890,060

 

(1.01)

 

(1.19)

 

(1) Due to the fact that the Group made a loss, potential ordinary shares from the exercise of options and performance rights have been excluded due to their anti-dilutive effect.

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Aura Energy Limited, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial period, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial period. Diluted loss per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic loss per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.


 

Employee Benefits

This section of the Notes includes information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements relating to the remuneration of employees and consultants of the Group, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements.

 

8.   Provision for employee benefits

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Annual leave

166,841

121,021

Long service leave

5,870

3,594


172,711

124,615

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled The provision for long service leave represents the vested long service leave entitlements accrued.

 

 

9.   Share based payment expenses

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Loan funded shares - vesting

1,209,397

2,472,578

Loan funded shares - lapsed

(624,029)

-


585,368

2,472,578

 

(a) Loan Funded Shares

 

Aura Energy Limited operates a loan funded equity scheme for directors, executives and senior consultants of the Group. In accordance with the provisions of the plan, as approved by shareholders at a previous annual general meeting, directors, executives and senior consultants may be granted loan funded securities.

 

Each loan funded share converts into one ordinary share of the Group on issue. The loan funded shares rank equally with all other fully paid ordinary shares on issue in the capital of the Group. The number of loan funded shares granted is approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting of the Group.

 

No Loan Funded Shares were granted during the year ended 30 June 2024.


 

 

2021 Loan Funded Shares

 

At the AGM on 21 December 2021, the shareholders approved the issue of loan funded shares to directors, executives and senior consultants (2021 Loan Funded Shares). The 2021 Loan Funded Shares were issued at

$0.25 and have the following vesting conditions:

 

Tranche                                           Vesting conditions

Tranches 1, 2 and 3

•      Continuous employment/engagement with the Group

Tranche 1

•      when the daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Group's Shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $0.50 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 12 months after grant date;

Tranche 2

•      when the daily VWAP of the Group's shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $0.75 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 24 months after grant date

Tranche 3

•      when the daily VWAP of the Group's shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $1.00 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 36 months after grant date.

 

The loan funded shares granted have been valued using a Monte Carlo Simulation, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the loan funded shares were granted. The valuation of 2021 Loan Funded Shares for Key Management Personnel and consultants is summarised as follows:

 

Key Management Personnel

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

Share price hurdle

$0.50

$0.75

$1.00

Share price at grant date

$0.245

$0.245

$0.245

Grant date

21 December 2021

21 December 2021

21 December 2021

Expected volatility

145.6%

145.6%

145.6%

Expiry date

21 December 2026

21 December 2026

21 December 2026

Expected dividends

-

-

-

Risk Free interest rate

1.35%

1.35%

1.35%

Value per loan share

$0.2313

$0.2273

$0.1987

Number of loan shares

2,800,000

4,200,000

7,000,000

Consultants

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

Share price hurdle

$0.50

$0.75

$1.00

Share price at grant date

$0.245

$0.245

$0.245

Grant date

21 December 2021

21 December 2021

21 December 2021

Expected volatility

145.6%

145.6%

145.6%

Expiry date

21 December 2026

21 December 2026

21 December 2026

Expected dividends

-

-

-

Risk Free interest rate

1.35%

1.35%

1.35%

Value per loan share

$0.2313

$0.2273

$0.1987

Number of loan shares

1,200,000

1,800,000

3,000,000


 

 

As of 30 June 2024, the conditional rights to securities associated with 4,000,000 of the 2021 Loan Funded Shares lapsed, as the conditions have not been met or can no longer be fulfilled.

 

2022 Loan Funded Shares

 

At the AGM on 29 November 2022 the shareholders approved the issue of loan funded shares to directors (2022 Loan Funded Shares). The 2022 Loan Funded Shares were issued at $0.30 and have the following vesting conditions:

 

Tranche                                           Vesting conditions

Tranches 1, 2 and 3

•      Continuous employment/engagement with the Group

Tranche 1

•      when the daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Group's Shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $0.50 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 12 months after grant date;

Tranche 2

•      when the daily VWAP of the Group's shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $0.75 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 24 months after grant date

Tranche 3

•      when the daily VWAP of the Group's shares meets the share price performance hurdle of $1.00 on 10 days on any 20 sequential trading days; and

•      eligible to vest 36 months after grant date.

 

The loan funded shares granted have been valued using a Monte Carlo Simulation, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the loan funded shares were granted. The valuation of 2022 Loan Funded Shares is summarised as follows:

 


Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

Share price hurdle

$0.50

$0.75

$1.00

Share price at grant date

$0.25

$0.25

$0.25

Grant date

29 November 2022

29 November 2022

29 November 2022

Expected volatility

82%

82%

82%

Expiry date

29 November 2027

29 November 2027

29 November 2027

Expected dividends

-

-

-

Risk Free interest rate

3.18%

3.18%

3.24%

Value per loan share

$0.0765

$0.0874

$0.0991

Number of loan shares

8,800,000

6,600,000

6,600,000

As of 30 June 2024, the conditional rights to securities associated with 16,000,000 of the 2022 Loan Funded Shares lapsed, as the conditions have not been met or can no longer be fulfilled.


 

 

Text Box: Accounting Policy The Group operates an employee share ownership scheme. 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 fair value of loan funded shares is determined using the Monte Carlo simulation. 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. Significant accounting judgements and key estimates Share based payments 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 of loan funded shares is determined by a Monte Carlo simulation. The assumptions and inputs to the models are detailed in note 9.

 

Assets

This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the Statement of Financial Position that the directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity.

 

10.  Cash and cash equivalents

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Cash and cash equivalents

16,470,818

11,276,307

16,470,818

11,276,307

 

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short-term deposits are made and have original maturities of less than 3 months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rates.


 

 

11.  Trade and other receivables

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Current

Value Added Tax receivables

 

Sundry debtors Prepayments Rental deposit

Total other receivables

 

Non-current

Security deposits

 

88,196

 

56,543

76,486

1,416

 

63,203

 

- 28,340

1,392

134,445

29,732

 

 

57,401

 

 

50,380

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Value added tax receivables Value-added taxes (VAT) is the generic term for the broad-based consumption taxes that the Group is exposed to such as: Australia (GST); Sweden (MOMS); and Mauritania (VAT). Revenues, expenses, and assets are recognised net of the amount of VAT, except where the amount of VAT incurred is not recoverable from the relevant country’s taxation authority. In these circumstances the VAT is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of VAT. Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the VAT component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. Other receivables Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Security deposits The security deposits relate to bank guarantees issued to the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for its tenements in Mauritania.


 

 

12.  Right of use assets and lease liabilities

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Right of use assets Opening balance Additions Depreciation Exchange differences Closing balance

 

Lease liabilities Opening balance Initial recognition Interest

Principal

Exchange differences

 

Disclosed as:

Current liability Non-current liability

 

 

Amounts recognised in the statement of comprehensive loss

Depreciation charge of right-in-use assets Interest expense

 

- 302,429

(86,154)

2,145

 

-

-

-

-

218,421

-

 

 

- 302,429

19,505

(48,471)

(11,728)

 

 

-

-

-

-

-

261,735

-

 

111,018

150,717

 

-

-

261,735

-

 

 

86,154

19,505

 

 

 

-

105,659

-

 

 

 

The Group entered into an office lease in Mauritania on 14 September 2023 with a 3 year term.


 

 

 

Accounting Policy

 

Right of use assets

 

A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred.

 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities.

 

Leases

 

With the exception of short-term leases and leases of low value underlying assets, each lease is reflected on the statement of financial position as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability.

 

Where a lease has an extension option the Group has used its judgement to determine whether or not an option would be reasonably certain to be exercised. The Group considers all facts and circumstances including any significant improvements, current stage of projects, location, and their past practice to help them determine the lease term. The Group have included all current extension options in determining the lease term. The lease has a term of 3 years.

 

Lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing rate at commencement date of the lease.

 

The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to lease liabilities was 8%

 

In the consolidated statement of cash flows, the Group has recognised cash payments for the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities, cash payments for the interest portion of the lease liability as interest paid within operating activities and short-term lease payments and payments for lease of low-value assets within operating activities

 

Short-term leases

 

The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as incurred.


 

 

13.  Exploration and evaluation assets

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Opening net book value

29,946,359

24,020,873

Expenditure capitalised during the half year

11,990,025

7,113,062

Exchange differences

(41,669)

(1,187,576)

Closing net book value

41,894,715

29,946,359

 

 

The expenditure above relates principally to exploration and evaluation activities. The carrying value as at 30 June 2024 represents the Directors' view of the recoverable value of these assets. The recoverability of the carrying amount is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation (or alternatively, through sale of the respective interest).

 

The Group's exploration properties may be subjected to claim(s) under Native Title (or jurisdictional equivalent), or contain sacred sites, or sites of significance to the Indigenous people of Sweden and Mauritania. As a result, exploration properties or areas within the tenements may be subject to exploration restrictions, mining restrictions and/or claims for compensation. At this time, it is not possible to quantify whether such claims exist, or the quantum of such claims.

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Exploration and evaluation expenditures in relation to each separate area of interest with current tenure are carried forward to the extent that: • such expenditures are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploration of the area of interest, or alternatively, by its sale; or • exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not at the reporting 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 is 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 amortisation 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. In the event that an area of interest is abandoned or, if facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset is impaired then the accumulated costs carried forward are written off in the year in which the assessment is made. 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 as “assets under construction” and allocated to the appropriate cash generating unit.


 

 

 

Significant Judgements and Estimates

 

Exploration and evaluation costs are carried forward 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 extracted, 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 Group assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined.

 

Oum Ferkik - exploitation application

 

The Company has lodged and is awaiting granting of an exploitation application for its Oum Ferkik tenement. It has received confirmation from the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy that the tenement application has been registered, that all fees due have been paid and in good standing and that the application is expected to be issued in due course. On this basis, the Directors consider that the exploration and evaluation costs relating to tenement not impaired. As of 30 June 2024, the carrying value of the exploration and evaluation assets for the Oum Ferkik tenement was $277,779 (30 June 2023:

$120,721).

 

Häggån K no 1 - exploitation application

 

On 5 September 2024, the Company announced that it had lodged the Exploitation permit application for Häggån K no 1 and a new exploration application lodged for Häggån no 2, covering the areas of the original Häggån no 1 concession, with the Swedish Mining Inspectorate. If granted, the Exploitation Permit will secure the tenure over the Häggån Project and be valid for 25 years, pending approval from the Swedish government. While the Swedish Mining Inspectorate considers the Häggån K no 1 Exploitation Permit application the Häggån no 1 exploration license will remain valid and after the determination the Häggån no 2 exploration license application may be considered. Refer to note 26 for more details.

 

Environment issues

 

Balances disclosed in the financial statements and notes thereto are not adjusted for any pending or enacted environmental legislation, and the directors understanding thereof. At the current stage of the Group's development and its current environmental impact, the directors believe such treatment is reasonable and appropriate.


 

Equity and Liabilities

This section provides additional information about those individual line items in the Statement of Financial Position that the directors consider most relevant in the context of the operations of the entity.

 

14.  Trade and other payables

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Trade payables

1,174,682

120,574

Accrued expenses

906,347

1,279,152

Payroll tax and other statutory liabilities

82,549

42,362

Other payables

-

1,474


2,163,578

1,443,562

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Trade payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months.

15.  Short term loans

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Options funding loans at amortised cost, net of borrowing costs

1,202,004

-

 

Options funding loans

 

On 25 January 2024, the Company announced that it had entered into Option Funding Agreements with certain investors, who prepaid $4.3 million, equivalent to the exercise monies for all remaining options expiring on 30 June 2024. The loan maturity date was 31 July 2024 and was secured over proceeds from the exercise of the outstanding options.

 

The funds were repaid with proceeds from option exercise monies from current Option holders. The Options were listed and had an expiry date of 30 June 2024 and an exercise price of $0.052 each, and on issue converted into ordinary fully paid shares in the Company.

 

Additionally, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with PAC Partners Securities Pty Limited for 20 million options. The Underwriter will receive shares equal to the number of unexercised Underwritten Options by the Expiry Date "Shortfall Shares".

 

As of 30 June 2024, 1,543,958 options remained unexercised, with an options funding loan balance of approximately A$80,000. On 10 July 2024, the Company issued the shortfall shares to the underwriter at the option exercise price of A$0.052 each. The options funding loans were fully repaid with proceeds received from options holders and the issue of shortfall shares to the underwriters.

 



Text Box: Accounting Policy Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.


 

 

16.  Issued capital

 


30 Jun 2024

No. of shares

30 Jun 2023

No. of shares

30 Jun 2024          30 Jun 2023

$                                        $

Ordinary shares - fully paid

787,089,409

616,484,204

104,536,636

81,832,301

 

(a) Movement in ordinary shares on issue:

 


Date

No. of shares

$

Opening balance 1 Jul 2022


503,825,028

69,357,543

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

19-Jul-22

7,692

400

Shares issued at $0.052 in lieu payment of services

19-Jul-22

1,500,000

78,000

Shares issued at $0.052 in lieu payment of services

19-Jul-22

660,000

165,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

12-Sep-22

385,865

20,065

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Sep-22

5,600,583

291,230

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

04-Oct-22

6,999,930

363,996

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

14-Oct-22

11,569,585

601,618

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

04-Nov-22

869,563

45,217

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

18-Nov-22

505,000

26,260

Directors loan funded shares issued

21-Dec-22

22,000,000

-

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

07-Dec-22

707,641

36,797

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Jan-23

247,594

12,875

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Jan-23

1,923,076

200,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

03-Feb-23

466,823

24,275

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

20-Feb-23

1,183,128

61,523

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

06-Mar-23

13,332

693

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

20-Mar-23

332,692

17,300

Shares issued pursuant to Private Placement

10-May-23

54,054,055

10,000,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

25-May-23

847

45

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

02-Jun-23

7,499

390

Shares issued pursuant to Share Purchase Plan (SPP)

20-Jun-23

3,624,271

670,490

Transfer from reserves on exercise of options


-

592,478

Transaction costs arising on share issues


-

(733,894)

Balance at 30 June 2023


616,484,204

81,832,301

 


Date

No. of shares

$

Opening balance 1 Jul 2023


616,484,204

81,832,301

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

27-Jul-23

352,000

18,304

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

17-Aug-23

302,000

15,704

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

31-Aug-23

387,000

20,124

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

18-Sep-23

249,687

12,984

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

19-Sep-23

100,000

5,200

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

19-Sep-23

300,000

15,600

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

26-Sep-23

421,153

21,900


 

 


Date

No. of shares

$

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

10-Oct-23

70,010

3,641

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

10-Oct-23

2,476

129

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

10-Oct-23

274,000

14,248

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Oct-23

100,000

5,200

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Oct-23

40,000

2,080

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Oct-23

318,000

16,536

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Oct-23

46,733

2,430

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

08-Nov-23

26,666

1,387

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

08-Nov-23

30,000

1,560

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

16-Nov-23

1,163,034

60,478

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

16-Nov-23

116,666

6,067

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

21-Nov-23

275,000

14,300

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

21-Nov-23

8,461

440

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Dec-23

250,000

13,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Dec-23

2,166

113

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

15-Dec-23

1,465,098

76,185

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

21-Dec-23

360,000

18,720

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

03-Jan-24

46,153

2,400

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Jan-24

250,000

13,000

Cancellation of Loan Funded Shares

09-Jan-24

(2,000,000)

-

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Jan-24

16,666

867

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

12-Jan-24

200,000

10,400

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

22-Jan-24

265,000

13,780

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

22-Jan-24

286,647

14,906

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

22-Jan-24

445

23

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

05-Feb-24

123,498

6,422

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

05-Feb-24

43,300

2,252

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Feb-24

285,000

14,820

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Feb-24

3,409

177

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Feb-24

615

32

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Feb-24

10,000

520

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Feb-24

6,666

347

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

19-Feb-24

4,688,893

243,822

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

01-Mar-24

1,923,077

100,000

Cancellation of Loan Funded Shares

01-Mar-24

(2,000,000)

-

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

06-Mar-24

3,190,946

165,929

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

20-Mar-24

668,624

34,768

Placement of shares

26-Mar-24

89,668,896

16,140,401

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

08-Apr-24

322,392

16,764

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-Apr-24

6,000,000

312,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

17-Apr-24

371,896

19,339

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Apr-24

1,019,401

53,009

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

09-May-24

11,615,666

604,015

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

22-May-24

614,109

31,934

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

29-May-24

384,616

20,000

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

29-May-24

1,696,112

88,198

Issue of SPP Shares

30-May-24

11,111,063

1,999,991

Issue of Placement Tranche 2 Shares

31-May-24

722,222

130,000


 

 


Date

No. of shares

$

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

13-Jun-24

5,334,080

277,372

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

17-Jun-24

3,929,096

204,313

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

21-Jun-24

6,871,103

357,297

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

24-Jun-24

8,944,850

465,132

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

27-Jun-24

16,174,721

841,085

Cancellation of Loan Funded Shares

30-Jun-24

(16,000,000)

-

Shares issued at $0.052 on exercise of options

30-Jun-24

7,155,893

372,106

Transfer from reserves on exercise of options



1,336,545

Transaction costs arising on share issues



(1,535,961)

Closing balance 30 June 2024


787,089,409

104,536,636

 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity and incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

 

Ordinary shares

 

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote.

 

Share buy-back

 

There is no current on-market share buy-back.


 

(b) Options

 

Information relating to options issued, exercised, lapsed and outstanding during and at the end of the current and comparative financial year is set out below:

 

 

 

Grant date

 

 

Expiry date                                             Exercise price

 

 

Balance at start of year

 

Granted during the period (1)

 

Expired during the

year

 

Exercised during the

period

 

Balance at the end of the

period

Vested and exercisable at the end of the

period

30 June 2024








28-May-21

30-Jun-24

$0.052

384,616

-

-

(384,616)

-

-

15-Nov-21

30-Jun-24

$0.052

90,262,366

-

(1,543,958)

(88,718,408)

-

-

30-May-24

30-May-26

$0.300

-

76,126,478

-

-

76,126,478

76,126,478



90,646,982

76,126,478

(1,543,958)

(89,103,024)

76,126,478

76,126,478

Weighted average exercise price


$                      0.05




$                      0.30

$                   0.30

Weighted average remaining contractual life:







1.9 years

30 June 2023








17-Mar-21

31-Mar-23

$0.104

3,039,528

-

(1,116,452)

(1,923,076)

-

-

17-Mar-21

30-Jun-24

$0.052

384,616

-

-

-

384,616

384,616

28-May-21

30-Jun-24

$0.052

8,038,461

-

-

(8,038,461)

-

-

15-Nov-21

30-Jun-24

$0.052







122,584,284

-

(1,116,452)

(30,820,850)

90,646,982

90,646,982

Weighted average exercise price

Weighted average remaining contractual life:


$                      0.05




$                      0.05

$                   0.05

1.0 years

 

1.     These options were exercisable immediately on grant date.

  

17.  Other Reserves

 


Share based         Foreign currency payments                        translation

$                                                 $

Total other reserves

$

At 1 July 2022

3,146,839

799,986

3,946,825

Currency translation differences

-

(1,362,820)

(1,362,820)

Other comprehensive income

-

(1,362,820)

(1,362,820)

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners




Transfer from reserves on exercise of options

(592,477)

-

(592,477)

Share based payments

2,472,578

-

2,472,578

At 30 June 2023

5,026,940

(562,834)

4,464,106

 

At 1 July 2023

 

5,026,940

 

(562,834)

 

4,464,106

Currency translation differences

-

(67,763)

(67,763)

Other comprehensive income

-

(67,763)

(67,763)

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners




Transfer from reserves on exercise of options

(1,336,545)

-

(1,336,545)

Share based payments

585,368

-

585,368

At 30 June 2024

4,275,763

(630,597)

3,645,166

 

 

Share-based payments

 

The share-based payment reserve records items recognised as expenses on valuation of share options and loan funded shares issued to key management personnel, other employees and eligible contractors. Refer to note 9 for more details.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are recognised in other comprehensive income as described in note and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. The cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss when the net investment is disposed of.

Financial Instruments

This section of the Notes discusses the Group's exposure to various risks and shows how these could affect the Group's financial position and performance.

 

(a)  Capital risk management

 

The Board policy is to maintain a capital base to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Capital consists of ordinary shares and retained earnings (or accumulated losses) as disclosed in notes 16 and 17. The Board manages the capital of the Group to ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern.

 

There are no externally imposed capital requirements

(b) Market risk

 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as foreign exchange rates, equity prices and interest rates will affect the Group's income or value of its holdings of financial instruments.

 

(c)  Foreign exchange risk

 

The Group is exposed to the financial risk related to the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates against the Group's functional currency, which is the Australian dollar ("AUD"). The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the Mauritanian Ouguiya ("MRU"), Swedish Krona ("SEK"), Euro ("EUR") and Great British Pounds ("GBP").

 

Foreign exchange risk arises from commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency.

 

The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting. The Group is also exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from the translation of its foreign operations.

 

The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting year, expressed in Australian dollar, was as follows:

 

USD                  MRU                   GBP                    SEK                     EUR                    CAD

$                           $                            $                            $                           $                            $

At 30 June 2024







Cash and cash equivalents

30,987

40,548

179,562

29,030

458,117

10,965

Trade payables

215,709

125,005

129,712

192,926

-

-

 

At 30 June 2023







Cash and cash equivalents

50,135

49,785

8,552

79,905

60,554

-

Trade payables

6,021

-

-

11,130

-

-

The Group has conducted a sensitivity analysis of its exposure to foreign currency risk. The sensitivity analysis is conducted on a currency-by-currency basis using the sensitivity analysis variable, which has been set as 10% change in the respective exchange rates for the year ended 30 June 2024, keeping all the other variables constant.

 

 

Estimated impact on profit before tax for the year ending

30 Jun 2024         30 Jun 2023

$                                       $

USD/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

(18,472)

4,411

MRU/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

(8,446)

4,979

GBP/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

4,985

855

SEK/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

(16,390)

6,878

EUR/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

45,812

6,055

CAD/AUD exchange rate - increase 10%*

(1,096)

-

 

 

(d) Interest rate risk

 

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on cash and term deposits recognised at reporting date whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments.

 

The Group's exposure to interest rates primarily relates to its cash and cash equivalents. The Group has no interest bearing loans or borrowings.

 

At reporting date, the Group had the following exposure to variable interest rate risk:

 

30 Jun 2024         30 Jun 2023

$                                       $

Cash and cash equivalents

2,970,818

11,238,716

 

The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk exposure in existence at the reporting date. The 1% sensitivity (2023: 1%) is based on reasonably possible changes over a financial year, using the observed range of actual historical rates for the preceding five year period.

 

At 30 June 2024, an increase/(decrease) of 100 basis points in interest rates on cash and cash equivalents over the reporting period would have increased/(decreased) the Group's loss and equity by $2,971 (2023: $11,239). The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

 

(e)  Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk of potential loss to the Group if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its liquid financial assets, including cash, receivables, and balances receivable from the government.

 

The group limits its exposure to credit risk in relation to cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets by investing surplus funds in banks and financial institutions with high credit ratings.

 

(f)  Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Group might encounter difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities.

 

The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows, only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions; and comparing the maturity profile of financial liabilities with the realisation profile of financial assets.

 

The Board meets on a regular basis to analyse financial risk exposure and evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent economic conditions and forecasts. The Board's overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the Group in managing its cash flows.

 

Financial liabilities are expected to be settled on the following basis:

 

Weighted             Less than              Between          Between                            Over              Total           Carrying average                      1 year                 1 and 2              2 and 5            5 years contractual amount of interest rate                                                        $                     years                    years                                                     $                    flows                                          liabilities

%                                                                     $                              $                                                               $                              $

As at 30 June 2024








Payables

-

2,163,578

-

-

-

2,163,578

2,163,578

Short term loans

-

1,202,004

-

-

-

1,202,004

1,202,004

Lease liabilities

8.0%

127,499

157,499

-

-

284,998

261,735



3,493,081

157,499

-

-

3,650,580

3,627,317

As at 30 June 2023








Trade and other payables

-

1,310,087

-

-

-

1,310,087

1,310,087

Lease liabilities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-



1,310,087

-

-

-

1,310,087

1,310,087


 

 

Text Box: Accounting Policy Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated as fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) if they are held within a business model whose objective is to hold the financial assets to collect its contractual cash flows and 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. Investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading are eligible for an irrevocable election at inception to be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Financial assets that are held within a different business model other than ‘hold to collect’ or ‘hold to collect and sell’ are categorised at FVTPL. Further, irrespective of business model financial assets whose contractual cash flows are not solely payments of principal and interest are accounted for at FVTPL.

 

The directors have assessed that the fair value of cash and short-term deposits, trade receivables, trade payables and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Group Composition

This section of the Notes includes information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements relating to the structure of the Group, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements.

 

18.  List of subsidiaries

 

 

 

Name of entity

 

Place of business/country of incorporation

Ownership interest held

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2024

%                                       %

Vanadis Battery Metals AB

Sweden

100

100

Aura Energy Mauritania Pty Ltd

Australia

100

100

Tiris Ressources SA

Mauritania

85

85

Tiris International Mining Company Sarl

Mauritania

100

100

Archaean Greenstone Gold Limited

Australia

100

100

Tiris Zemmour Resources Pty Ltd

Australia

100

100

North-East Resources Pty Ltd

Australia

100

100

Mauritanian Services Suarl *

Mauritania

100

-

 

*Mauritanian Services Suarl was incorporated on 13 September 2023.


 

 

19.  Parent entity information

 

The financial information for the parent entity, Aura Energy Limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements, except as set out below.

 

(a)  Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities

 

Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities are accounted for at cost in the parent entity's financial statements.

 

(b) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries

 

There are cross guarantees given by Aura Energy Limited, Archaean Greenstone Gold Limited, Aura Energy Mauritania Pty Ltd, Tiris Zemmour Resources Pty Ltd and North East Resources Pty Ltd as described in note 20. No deficiencies of assets exists in any of these companies.

 

(c)  Contingent liabilities

 

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2024 (2023: nil) other than those disclosed in note 24.

 

(d) Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment

 

The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2024 (2023: nil).

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Results of the parent entity



Loss after income tax

(6,687,033)

(8,167,014)

Total comprehensive loss

(6,687,037)

(8,167,014)

 

Statement of Financial Position



Current assets

16,541,346

11,178,873

Non-current assets

41,554,414

30,021,283

Total assets

58,095,760

41,200,156

 

Current liabilities

 

3,021,470

 

1,396,014

Non-current liabilities

5,870

1,847

Total Liabilities

3,027,340

1,397,861



Net assets

55,068,420

39,802,295

 

Equity



Contributed equity

104,536,636

81,832,301

Other equity

314,346

314,346

Reserves

4,275,762

5,026,940

Accumulated losses

(54,058,324)

(47,371,292)

Total equity

55,068,420

39,802,295

 

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group.


 

 

20.  Deed of cross guarantee

 

Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785, relief has been granted to these controlled entities of Aura Energy Limited from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and publication of accounts.

 

As a condition of the Class Order, Aura Energy Limited and the controlled entities subject to the Class Order, entered into a deed of indemnity on 28 June 2024. The effect of the deed is that Aura Energy Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding up of these controlled entities. The controlled entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event that Aura Energy Limited is wound up. By entering into the deed, these specific wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare a financial report and directors' report under Class Order 2016/785 (as amended) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

 

The consolidated income statement of the entities that are members of the 'Deed' are as follows:

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Consolidated Income Statement and Comprehensive Income



Expenses



FX gains (losses)

(50,130)

35,260

Employee benefits

(2,324,098)

(1,244,278)

Corporate & administrative expenses

(3,253,379)

(3,153,203)

Other expenses

(968,429)

(3,433,936)

Share based payment expenses

(585,368)

(2,472,578)

Operating loss

(7,181,404)

(10,268,735)

Finance income

274,141

1,393,722

Finance expense

(360,107)

-

Net finance income/(expenses)

(85,966)

1,393,722

Loss before income tax expense

(7,267,370)

(8,875,013)

 

Summary of movement in accumulated losses



Accumulated losses at beginning of year

(48,393,586)

(39,518,569)

Net profit

(7,267,370)

(8,875,017)

Accumulated losses at end of year

(55,660,956)

(48,393,586)


 

 

The consolidated statement of financial position of the entities that are members of the 'Deed' are as follows:

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Assets



Current assets



Cash and cash equivalents

16,376,303

11,115,217

Receivables

32,573

59,634

Other current assets

133,029

28,340

Total current assets

16,541,905

11,203,191

Non-current assets



Security deposits

54,878

11,983

Plant and equipment

10,410

5,158

Other financial assets

7,995,048

7,099,157

Exploration and evaluation

31,915,886

22,031,456

Total non-current assets

39,976,222

29,147,754

56,518,127

40,350,945

Liabilities



Current liabilities



Trade and other payables

1,671,665

1,445,661

Employee benefits

166,841

121,021

Other current liabilities

5,960

667

Short term loans

1,202,004

-

Total current liabilities

3,046,470

1,567,349

Non-current liabilities



Employee benefits

5,869

3,594

Total non-current liabilities

5,869

3,594

Total liabilities

3,052,339

1,570,943

Net assets

53,465,788

38,780,002

Equity



Share capital

104,536,636

81,832,301

Other equity

314,346

314,346

Other reserves

4,275,762

5,026,940

Accumulated losses

(55,660,956)

(48,393,585)

Total equity

53,465,788

38,780,002

 

 

21.  Reclassification of Tasiast South Project from disposal Group

 

During the financial year, the Board and Management assessed its near term options for Archaean Greenstone Gold Limited ("Archaean"), Tiris International Mining Company SARL ("TIMCO") and the Nomads Joint Venture ("Tasiast South Project") in relation to maximising the commercial outcomes for its Tasiast South Project in Mauritania. The Tasiast South Project was reclassified from a held for sale and disposal group as it was determined that the criteria for classification as a disposal group was no longer met. Exploration works on the properties are ongoing.


 

Other Information

This section of the Notes includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the Financial Statements.

 

22.  Commitments

 

Minimum exploration commitments

 

In order to maintain current rights of tenure to exploration tenements, the Group is required to perform exploration work to meet the minimum expenditure requirements specified by various governments. These amounts are subject to negotiation when application for a lease application and renewal is made and at other times. These amounts are not provided for in the financial report and are payable.

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Within one year

338,063

73,146

One to five years

676,126

-

Total exploration commitments

1,014,189

73,146

 

To the extent that expenditure commitments are not met, tenement areas may be reduced and other arrangements made in negotiation with the relevant government departments on renewal of tenements to defer expenditure commitments or partially exempt the Company. Where the group decides to relinquish a tenement, the commitment will be reduced accordingly.

 

23.  Remuneration of auditors

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Audit services - Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd



Audit and review of the financial statements

56,943

54,763

Taxation services



Tax compliance services

2,695

14,101

Total remuneration of Hall Chadwick WA Audit Pty Ltd

59,638

68,864

 

24.  Contingent liabilities

 

Tiris International Mining Company sarl

 

On 25 June 2016, the Group, Tiris International Mining Company sarl ("TIMCO") and Sid Ahmed Mohamed Lemine Sidi Reyoug executed the Tasiast South sale and purchase agreement. TIMCO holds tenements 2457 (Hadeibet Bellaa) and 2458 (Touerig Taet), granted by the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines.

 

Under the terms and conditions of the agreement, if the Group proves up an 'Indicated Resource' greater than one million ounces of gold, it will be required to pay Sid Ahmed Mohamed US$250,000 and, on commencement of production, US$5/ounce of gold and a 0.4% net sales revenue royalty on other commodities with total royalty payments capped to a maximum of US$5 million.


 

 

25.  Related party transactions

 

(a)  KMP disclosures

 

The following were key management personnel of the Group at any time during the reporting period and unless otherwise indicated were key management personnel for the entire period:

 

Mr Philip Mitchell Mr Warren Mundine Mr Bryan Dixon

Mr Patrick Mutz

Mr Andrew Grove (appointed 30 January 2024)

Mr David Woodall (resigned 30 January 2024)

Mr Will Goodall

Mr Mark Somlyay (appointed 22 April 2024)

 

The key management personnel compensation is as follows:

 

30 Jun 2024           30 Jun 2023

$                                         $

Short term employee benefits

1,242,351

944,966

Consulting fees

95,875

30,500

Post employment benefits

78,970

32,810

Long-term benefits

-

526

Termination benefits

85,000

-

Share based payments

895,834

1,937,188

Total

2,398,030

2,945,990

 

 

Information regarding individual directors and executive's compensation and some equity instruments disclosures as required by Corporations Regulations 2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors' Report on pages 31 to 43.

 

Apart from the details disclosed in this note and in the Remuneration Report, no director has entered into a material contract with the Company since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving directors' interests existing at the end of the current period.

 

(b) Receivable from and payable to related parties

 

The outstanding balance due to Philip Mitchell for Director fees as at 30 June 2024 was $15,000 (2023: $nil).

 

(c)  Terms and conditions with related parties

 

Transactions with related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions. Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured and interest-free and settlement occurs in cash and are presented as part of trade payables.


 

 

26.  Events after the reporting period

 

Quotation of securities

 

On 10 July 2024, the Company issued 1,543,958 Shares to the Underwriter at the option exercise price of 5.2c each. The Options Funding Loans were fully repaid with proceeds received from options holders and the issue of Shortfall Shares to the Underwriter.

 

Authorisation to develop, mine and produce Uranium Oxide Concentrate ("UOC") for Tiris Uranium Project

 

On 15 July 2024, the Company announced that it had received from the Mauritanian Government the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris Uranium Project. The authorisation to develop, mine and produce UOC was issued by the National Authority for Radiation Protection, Safety and Nuclear Security (L'Autorité Nationale de Radioprotection de Sûreté et de Sécurité Nucléaire ("ARSN")) on the 12 July 2024. This is the last material license required to commence construction, mine and produce uranium from Tiris and is a very significant step towards achieving a Final Investment Decision ("FID") by Q1 2025.

 

Curzon restructure and placement

 

On 15 August 2024, the Company announced the restructure of its uranium offtake agreement with Curzon Uranium Ltd ("Curzon"), significantly increasing the price receivable for planned uranium production at the Tiris Uranium Project and unlocking substantial value for the Project. As part of this, Curzon received a restructuring fee of US$3.5M (A$5.4M) in 29,914,530 shares, priced at A$0.18 per share, issued on 16 August 2024. These shares will be escrowed until the first production from the Project.

 

Additionally, on 19 August 2024 the Company completed a private placement to Curzon, issuing 29,914,530 shares valued at US$3.5M (A$5.4M) at A$0.18 per share. Half of these shares will be escrowed until the earlier of 30 June 2025 or the Final Investment Decision on the Project. The Company also issued 5,982,906 unlisted options to Curzon, priced at A$0.20 per option and expiring on 1 September 2025.

 

Häggån Project exploitation permit submission

 

On 5 September 2024, the Company announced that it had lodged the Exploitation permit application for Häggån K no 1 and a new exploration application lodged for Häggån no 2, covering the areas of the original Häggån no 1 concession, with the Swedish Mining Inspectorate. If granted, the Exploitation Permit will secure the tenure over the Häggån Project and be valid for 25 years, pending approval from the Swedish government.

 

Additionally, the Company has applied for a new exploration license, Häggån no 2, covering some of the areas of the original Häggån no 1 exploration license. The application also includes a request for an exception to the prohibition year, which where normally no parties may apply for the expired tenure for a period of 12 months. Given the substantial work undertaken on the Project to date, the Company believes that these applications are likely to be considered favourably.

 

While the Swedish Mining Inspectorate considers the Häggån K no 1 Exploitation Permit application the Häggån no 1 exploration license will remain valid and after the determination the Häggån no 2 exploration license application may be considered. However, there is no guarantee either application with be granted.

 

There were no other matters or circumstances which have occurred subsequent to balance date that have or may significantly affect the operations or state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.


 

Accounting Policies

This section of the Notes includes information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other pronouncements relating to new and revised accounting standards and their impact.

 

27.  Changes in Accounting Policies

 

In the year ended 30 June 2024, the directors have reviewed all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that are relevant to the Group and effective for the current annual reporting period.

 

The directors have determined that there is no material impact of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations on the Group and therefore no change is necessary to the Group's accounting policies.

 

28.   New Accounting Standards and Interpretations

 

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations most relevant to the Group that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective and have not been adopted by the Group for the year ended 30 June 2024 are outlined below.

 

There are no standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

 

29.   Other material accounting policies

 

(a)  Current and non-current classification

 

Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.

 

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.

 

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

 

(b)  Investments and other financial assets

 

Investments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on both the business model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless an accounting mismatch is being avoided.

 

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, its carrying value is written off.


 

 

Financial assets at amortised cost

 

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost only if both of the following conditions are met: (i) it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and (ii) the contractual terms of the financial asset represent contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest.

 

Impairment of financial assets

 

The carrying amounts of the Group's non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets (Note 3 Income tax expense) and exploration and evaluation assets (Note 5(a) Exploration and evaluation) are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset's recoverable amount is estimated.

 

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount.

 

A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are independent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement, unless the asset has previously been revalued, in which case the impairment loss is recognised as a reversal to the extent of that previous revaluation with any excess recognised through the income statement. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit on a pro rata basis. The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its 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, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

 

Impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation and amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

 

(c)  Impairment of non-financial assets

 

Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.

 

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit.

 

(d) Plant and equipment

 

Recognition and Measurement

 

Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Costs include expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.


 

 

Subsequent Costs

 

Subsequent expenditure is only capitalised when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group. Ongoing repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

Depreciation

 

Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. The expected useful lives in the current and comparative period are as follows:

 

•      IT equipment 2 - 3 years

•      Plant and equipment 2 - 3 years

•      Motor vehicle 5 years

 

The estimated useful lives, depreciation methods and residual values are reviewed at the end of each reporting period.


 

 

 

Name of entity

Type of entity

Trustee, partner or participant in JV

% of share capital

Place of Incorporation

Australian resident or foreign resident (3)

Foreign jurisdiction(s) of foreign residents

Aura Energy Limited (1)

Body Corporate

-

n/a

Australia

Australian

n/a *

 

Vanadis Battery Metals AB

 

Body Corporate

 

-

 

100

 

Sweden

 

Foreign

 

Sweden

Aura Energy Mauritania Pty Ltd

Body Corporate

-

100

Australia

Australia

n/a

 

Tiris Ressources SA

 

Body Corporate

 

-

 

85

 

Mauritania

 

Foreign

 

Mauritania

Tiris International Mining Company Sarl

Body Corporate

-

100

Mauritania

Foreign

Mauritania

 

Archaean Greenstone Gold Limited

 

Body Corporate

 

-

 

100

 

Australia

 

Australia

 

n/a

Tiris Zemmour Resources Pty Ltd

Body Corporate

-

100

Australia

Australia

n/a

 

North-East Resources Pty Ltd

 

Body Corporate

 

-

 

100

 

Australia

 

Australia

 

n/a

Mauritanian Services Suarl (2)

Body Corporate

-

100

Mauritania

Australia

n/a

 

 

(1)   Aura Energy Ltd has a branch in Mauritania which is subject to tax in Mauritania.

(2)   On the basis Mauritanian Services Suarl has limited activity for the period up to and including 30 June 2024, the directors and officers of Aura Energy Ltd do not have sufficient evidence or a basis to represent to the required true and correct standard that this entity has not carried on business in Australia through the exercise of central management and control in Australia.

(3)   The proposed disclosure is made solely for the purposes of the 30 June 2024 CEDS disclosures and are not representative, conclusive or determinative of the residency of these entities for Australian tax purposes.

Basis of preparation

This consolidated entity disclosure statement (CEDS) has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and includes information for each entity that was part of the consolidated entity as at the end of the financial year in accordance with AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Determination of tax residency

 

Section 295 (3A)(vi) of the Corporation Act 2001 defines tax residency as having the meaning in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The determination of tax residency involves judgement as there are different interpretations that could be adopted, and which could give rise to a different conclusion on residency.


 

 

 

 

In determining tax residency, the consolidated entity has applied the following interpretations:

 

•      Australian tax residency

The consolidated entity has applied current legislation and judicial precedent, including having regard to the Tax Commissioner's public guidance in Tax Ruling TR 2018/5.

 

•      Foreign tax residency

Where necessary, the consolidated entity has used independent tax advisers in foreign jurisdictions to assist in its determination of tax residency to ensure applicable foreign tax legislation has been complied with (see section 295(3A)(vii) of the Corporations Act 2001).

 

Partnerships and trusts

 

Australian tax law generally does not contain corresponding residency tests for partnerships and trusts and these entities are typically taxed on a flow-through basis.

 

Additional disclosures on the tax status of partnerships and trusts have been provided where relevant.


Directors' Declaration

 

 

In the directors' opinion:

 

(a)  the financial statements and notes set out on pages 48 to 86 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)   complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, and

(ii)  (ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2024 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date, and

 

(b)  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable

 

(c)   the consolidated entity disclosure statement on page 87 is true and correct, and

 

(d)  at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the closed group identified in note 20 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to, by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee.

 

Note 3 confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 

The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

 

 

 

Andrew Grove

Managing Director & CEO

27 September 2024

Melbourne

 

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