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龙资源(01712) - 联合公告 - 万基证券有限公司代表WAH CHEONG DEVELOPME...
2025-08-08 10:42
香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本聯合公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本聯合公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 本聯合公告僅供參考,並不構成購入、購買或認購聯合集團有限公司或龍資源有限公司證券之邀請 或要約。 (於香港註冊成立之有限公司) (股份代號:373) (ALLIED GROUP LIMITED) 聯合集團有限公司 (股份代 號:1712) DRAGON MINING LIMITED (於西澳洲註冊成立的有限公 司,澳洲公司註冊號 碼 009 450 051) 龍資源有限公 司 * WAH CHEONG DEVELOPMENT (B.V.I.) LIMITED (於英屬處女群島註冊成立的有限公司) 聯合公告 茲提述(i)要約人就要約發出日期為二零二五年六月二日的要約文件(「要約文件」); (ii)聯合集團、要約人及龍資源就要約聯合發出日期為二零二五年六月十六日及 二十三日以及二零二五年八月一日的公告;及(iii)龍資源就要約發出日期為二零 二五年六月二十三日的回應文件。除文義另有所指外,本聯合公告 ...
龙资源(01712) - 董事会会议日期
2025-08-08 08:37
龍 資 源 有 限 公 司* 於本公告日期,董事會成員包括主席兼非執行董事狄亞法先生(王大鈞先生為其替任董事);行政總裁 兼執行董事 Brett Robert Smith 先生;非執行董事林黎女士;以及獨立非執行董事 Carlisle Caldow Procter 先生、白偉強先生及潘仁偉先生。 (於西澳洲註冊成立的有限公司,澳洲公司註冊號碼 009 450 051 ) (股份代號:1712) 董事會會議日期 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性或完整性 亦不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致 的任何損失承擔任何責任。 Dragon Mining Limited 龍資源有限公司*(「本公司」)之董事會(「董事會」)謹此 公佈,本公司將於 2025 年 8 月 20 日(星期三)(香港時間)舉行董事會會議,藉以 (其中包括)批准本公司及其附屬公司截至 2025 年 6 月 30 日止六個月之中期業績及 刊發其公告,以及考慮派發 2025 年度中期股息(如有)。 代表董事會 龍資源有限公司 執行董事 Brett Ro ...
龙资源(01712) - 联合公告 - 万基证券有限公司代表WAH CHEONG DEVELOPME...
2025-08-01 04:01
(股份代 號:1712) DRAGON MINING LIMITED (於西澳洲註冊成立的有限公 司,澳洲公司註冊號 碼 009 450 051) 龍資源有限公 司 * WAH CHEONG DEVELOPMENT (B.V.I.) LIMITED (於英屬處女群島註冊成立的有限公司) 聯合公告 萬基證券有限公司代表 WAH CHEONG DEVELOPMENT (B.V.I.) LIMITED (聯合集團有限公司之間接全資附屬公司) 提出收購龍資源有限公司 全部已發行股份之有條件自願現金要約 條件狀態更新 要約人的財務顧問 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本聯合公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不對因本聯合公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 本聯合公告僅供參考,並不構成購入、購買或認購聯合集團有限公司或龍資源有限公司證券之邀請 或要約。 (於香港註冊成立之有限公司) (股份代號:373) (ALLIED GROUP LIMITED) 聯合集團有限公司 茲提述(i)要約人就要約發出日期為二零二五年六月二日的要約文 ...
龙资源(01712) - 2024 - 年度财报
2025-04-10 08:54
Financial Performance - The company reported improved net profit due to rising average gold prices and the commencement of fee processing services at Svartliden, which will continue into 2025[5]. - The group recorded a pre-tax profit of AUD 17.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to AUD 7.5 million in 2023, and a post-tax profit of AUD 12.9 million, up from AUD 5.2 million in 2023[66]. - Gold sales revenue increased by 16.8% to AUD 70.7 million, driven by an average gold price of USD 2,430 per ounce, compared to USD 1,943 per ounce in 2023, with total gold sold amounting to 19,138 ounces[68]. - The total sales cost decreased by 5.4% to AUD 51.6 million, with mining costs rising by 3.3% to AUD 24.4 million and processing costs increasing by 5.8% to AUD 19.5 million[70]. - Gross profit surged by 256.5% to AUD 21.2 million, with a gross margin of 29.1%, compared to 9.8% in 2023[75]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company reported a net asset value of AUD 82.8 million, up from AUD 68.8 million in 2023, and an operating cash surplus of AUD 49.5 million, compared to AUD 35.5 million in 2023[78]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to AUD 40.3 million as of December 31, 2024, from AUD 22.2 million in 2023[78]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.5% as of December 31, 2024, down from 1.6% in 2023[78]. Production and Mining Operations - Total gold production from Vammala production center reached 3,100 tons, with an average grade of 3.2 g/t, yielding 320,000 ounces[11]. - The total estimated mineral resources for the group amount to 14,000 tons, with an average grade of 3.2 g/t, equating to 1,400,000 ounces[11]. - The company is focused on developing the Arpola deposit at Jokisivu, which has shown excellent performance[5]. - The Svartliden production center has produced a total of 399,676 ounces of gold since its inception in 2005[49]. - The company is preparing for full-scale mining at Fäboliden, with environmental permit applications submitted to the Swedish Land and Environment Court[59]. - The Vammala processing plant processed 299,951 tons of ore with an average gold grade of 2.52 g/t, producing 20,517 ounces of gold concentrate in 2024[40]. - The Jokisivu mine extracted 300,964 tons of ore with a gold grade of 2.58 g/t, contributing to the overall production[42]. - The processing recovery rate at the Vammala plant was 84.4% in 2024, slightly down from 84.9% in 2023[41]. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance - The environmental court in Sweden approved a permit change allowing the processing of Fäboliden ore and up to 20,000 tons of external ore at the Svartliden plant[5]. - The company continues to focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations[55]. - The updated waste management plan was approved with an additional financial guarantee of €11.9 million (approximately AUD 20.1 million) to be paid by May 18, 2025[127]. - The environmental monitoring report indicated an increase in sulfate and nitrogen levels in Paukkionoja ditch and Loimijoki river due to increased rainfall[140]. - The environmental permit for the Jokisivu mine was updated, reducing the financial guarantee to €2.8 million (approximately AUD 4.6 million) after a court ruling[137]. - The company has been monitoring water quality, with a total drainage volume of 575 cubic meters reported for the first half of 2024[146]. - The company has not discharged any wastewater from the mine since mid-2019, leading to improved water quality, particularly in Lake Peräjärvi[136]. Exploration and Resource Estimates - The mineral resource and ore reserve estimates as of December 31, 2024, will be reported in accordance with the JORC Code and disclosed to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[9]. - The recent updates to mineral resource and ore reserve estimates were conducted by independent mining consultants Ashmore Advisory Pty Ltd and MoJoe Mining Pty Ltd[9]. - The company maintains exploration rights for the Kaapelinkulma and Orivesi mines, with ongoing exploration and assessment activities planned[45][47]. - The company plans to conduct exploration activities in the Uunimäki area, with a detailed exploration plan to be submitted for approval before the third quarter of 2025[148]. - The company is focused on developing existing and new mining assets near its processing plants in Finland and Sweden, with a long-term operational strategy emphasizing responsible operations[91]. Safety and Workforce - The company reported a significant reduction in lost time injury frequency from 26.7 in 2023 to 10.7 in 2024, indicating improved safety performance[37]. - The total number of employees and contractors as of December 31, 2024, was 60, down from 63 in 2023, with total employee costs including director fees amounting to AUD 10.0 million[54]. - The company has not reported any work-related fatalities since its establishment, highlighting a strong safety culture[38]. - The company aims to attract and retain high-quality executives through competitive remuneration policies[195]. Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The company continues to hold 2,452,910 shares of Aurion Resources, with no sales made as of the report date[76]. - The company has renewed the share buyback authorization, allowing the repurchase of up to 15,809,661 shares, representing 10% of the total shares issued as of the annual general meeting date[93]. - The major shareholders as of December 31, 2024, include Asia Pacific Resources Limited and Allied Group Limited, each holding approximately 29.65% of the issued shares[186]. - The company has a management services agreement with Allied Group Limited, effective from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025[182]. - The company and its subsidiaries did not purchase, sell, or redeem any shares during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[180].
龙资源(01712) - 2024 - 年度业绩
2025-03-13 10:34
Financial Performance - Customer revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was AUD 72,804,000, an increase of 20.0% from AUD 60,495,000 in 2023[3] - Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, reached AUD 21,196,000, compared to AUD 5,945,000 in 2023, reflecting a significant increase[3] - Profit before tax for the year ended December 31, 2024, was AUD 17,043,000, up from AUD 7,527,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 126.5%[3] - Net profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2024, was AUD 12,876,000, compared to AUD 5,189,000 in 2023, marking an increase of 147.5%[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, were AUD 8.14, up from AUD 3.28 in 2023, indicating a growth of 148.8%[3] - Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was AUD 14,006,000, compared to AUD 8,167,000 in 2023, an increase of 71.5%[4] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to AUD 132,572,000, up from AUD 108,315,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 22.4%[6] - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were AUD 49,808,000, compared to AUD 39,557,000 in 2023, an increase of 25.9%[6] - Net assets as of December 31, 2024, reached AUD 82,764,000, up from AUD 68,758,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 20.4%[6] Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, were AUD 40,313,000, compared to AUD 22,168,000 in 2023, representing an increase of 81.9%[6] - Operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased to AUD 76,239 thousand from AUD 60,541 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 25.9%[8] - Net cash generated from operating activities rose significantly to AUD 24,596 thousand, compared to AUD 8,668 thousand in the previous year, marking an increase of 184.5%[8] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period reached AUD 40,313 thousand, up from AUD 22,168 thousand in 2023, reflecting an increase of 81.8%[8] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of AUD 17,472 thousand for the year, compared to AUD 5,267 thousand in 2023, which is a 231.5% increase[8] Investments and Expenditures - Total cash used in investing activities was AUD 6,959 thousand, compared to AUD 3,229 thousand in 2023, indicating a 115.1% increase in investment outflows[8] - The company made payments of AUD 1,865 thousand for development activities, up from AUD 1,385 thousand in 2023, which is an increase of 34.7%[8] - The company confirmed a reduction in exploration and evaluation asset write-offs, with no expenses recorded in 2024 compared to AUD 300 thousand in 2023[134] Taxation and Compliance - The company has tax losses available for offsetting future taxable profits amounting to approximately AUD 21.8 million in Australia and AUD 41.0 million in Sweden[137] - The financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations[11] - The company has adopted all new and revised standards effective from January 1, 2024, with no significant impact on its financial position or performance[11] Employee Benefits and Compensation - Employee benefits totaled AUD 9,961 thousand in 2024, up from AUD 9,170 thousand in 2023, with salaries and wages accounting for AUD 8,158 thousand[135] - Total remuneration for key management personnel increased to 1,611,057 AUD in 2024 from 1,519,286 AUD in 2023[190] - Total compensation for designated directors in 2024 is AUD 875,941, representing a 2.5% increase from AUD 855,407 in 2023[193] - Total compensation for specified executives in 2024 is AUD 735,116, reflecting a 10.8% increase from AUD 663,879 in 2023[193] Environmental and Regulatory Matters - The company has maintained its commitment to gold mining and exploration, with a focus on expanding its operations in Sweden and Finland[9] - The Vammala environmental permit has been upheld, requiring additional environmental monitoring and updated operational plans[175] - The company has recorded a restoration provision related to mining operations, with a discount rate of 3.2% in Finland and 2.5% in Sweden as of December 31, 2024[172] Accounting Policies and Estimates - Significant accounting estimates and assumptions are made regarding the valuation of assets and liabilities, particularly concerning mineral resources and ore reserves[106] - The recoverable amount of the Vammala cash-generating unit is determined based on the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal or its value in use, which includes future cash flow calculations[110] - Impairment is recognized when the carrying amount of a cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, indicating a need for asset impairment[111] Shareholder Information - The company’s major shareholder, Asia Pacific Resources Limited, holds a 45.36% stake as of December 31, 2024, up from 43.5% in 2023[194] - Brett Smith's salary increased by 5% to AUD 336,735 in 2024, excluding retirement benefits[194]
卧龙资源集团股份有限公司 第十届董事会第五次会议决议公告
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang· 2025-02-11 04:43
本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏,并对其内容 的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 卧龙资源集团股份有限公司(以下简称"公司")第十届董事会第五次会议(以下简称"本次会议")通知 于2025年2月7日以专人送达、电子邮件、电话等方式发出,会议于2025年2月10日以通讯表决方式召 开。本次会议应到董事9人,实到董事9人。本次会议的召集召开程序符合《中华人民共和国公司法》、 《中华人民共和国证券法》等法律、法规、规范性文件及《卧龙资源集团股份有限公司章程》的相关规 定,会议逐项审议并通过了以下议案: 一、审议通过《关于签订股权收购协议之补充协议的议案》 公司与卧龙电气驱动集团股份有限公司(以下简称"卧龙电驱")和卧龙控股集团有限公司(以下简 称"卧龙控股")已于2025年1月26日签署《股权收购协议》(以下简称"原协议"),因原协议签署后相 关情况发生变化,同意公司拟就原协议约定的过渡期安排等事项进行调整,并就相关事宜与卧龙电驱、 卧龙控股签订股权收购协议之补充协议予以补充约定。 具体内容详见公司于《上海证券报》、《证券时报》和上海证券交易所网站(www.sse. ...
龙资源(01712) - 2024 - 中期财报
2024-09-19 08:34
龍資源有限公司 DRAGON MINING LIMITED DRAGON MINING LIMITED 龍 資 源 有 限 公 日 (Incorporated in Western Australia with limited liability ACN 009 450 051) (於西澳洲註冊成立的有限公司,澳洲公司註冊號碼009 450 051) Stock Code股份代號 : 1712 INTERIM REPORT 中期報告 * For identification purpose only 僅供識別 Contents 目錄 Page頁次 Corporate Information 2 公司資料 Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss 4 綜合中期損益表 Consolidated Interim Statement of Other Comprehensive Income 5 綜合中期其他全面收益表 Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position 6 綜合中期財務狀況表 Consoli ...
龙资源(01712) - 2024 - 中期业绩
2024-08-21 09:01
香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責,對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明,並明確表示,概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依賴 該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 (股份代號:1712) 中期業績公告 截 至2024年6月30日止半年度 龍資源有限公司*(「本公司」或「龍資源」)董 事 會(「董事會」)謹 此 公 佈 本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司(統 稱 為「本集團」)截 至2024年6月30日 止 期 間 的 中 期 綜 合 業 績,連 同 截 至2023年6月30日止相應期間的比較數字如下: – 1 – 在 第7至27頁的附註構成本中期業績公告的一部份。 綜合中期損益表 截 至2024年6月30日 止6個 月 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------|---------------| | | | 截 至 2024 年 | 截 至 2023 年 | | | | 6 月 30 日 | ...
龙资源(01712) - 2023 - 年度财报
2024-04-11 08:37
Financial Performance - The company recorded profit growth despite challenges in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023[4] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of AUD 7.5 million for the year ending December 31, 2023, compared to AUD 4.7 million in 2022, and a post-tax profit of AUD 5.2 million, up from AUD 2.5 million in 2022[85] - Revenue increased by 15.2% to AUD 60.5 million, driven by the sale of 20,893 ounces of gold at an average price of USD 1,943 per ounce, compared to 20,296 ounces sold at USD 1,802 per ounce in 2022[85] - Total sales costs rose by 20.8% to AUD 54.6 million, including AUD 9.7 million in depreciation, with significant increases in mining costs (up 6.2%) and processing costs (up 15.6%) compared to the previous year[86] - The gross profit decreased by 19.0% to AUD 6.0 million, with a gross margin of 9.8%, down from 14.0% in 2022[90] Production and Resource Estimates - Total production from Vammala production center reached 3.8 million tons of ore, yielding 650,000 ounces of gold[11] - The total production from Svartliden production center amounted to 3.4 million tons of ore, yielding 490,000 ounces of gold[11] - The total production from the group reached 14 million ounces of gold, with an average grade of 3.2 grams per ton[11] - The total production from Orivesi gold mine was 270,000 ounces, with an average grade of 5.3 grams per ton[11] - The total estimated mineral resources at Orivesi gold mine is 2.6 grams per ton, with a potential gold price of $1,770 per ounce based on current economic conditions[17] - The total estimated mineral resources at Svartliden gold mine is 1.0 grams per ton for open-pit materials and 1.7 grams per ton for underground materials, with a potential gold price of $1,500 per ounce[20] - The total estimated mineral resources at Kaapelinkulma gold mine is 0.9 grams per ton for the northern area and 1.5 grams per ton for the southern area, with a potential gold price of $1,800 per ounce[16] - The total estimated ore reserves for the group are 4,200 tons of gold, with an average grade of 2.7 grams per ton[22] Environmental and Regulatory Matters - The company is awaiting a decision from the Swedish Supreme Court regarding an appeal on environmental permits for mining operations[4] - The Vammala environmental permit was upheld, allowing production capacity at the Vammala plant to remain at a maximum of 300,000 tons per year[78] - The company is appealing a court decision that denied its application for an environmental permit for full-scale mining at Fäboliden, with the appeal process expected to take six to eight months[82] - The company is committed to sustainable mining practices and has submitted a self-assessment report to the TSM network for approval[72] - The company is actively exploring the possibility of utilizing waste rock outside the mining area, requiring modifications to current environmental permits[174] Operational Efficiency and Safety - The processing recovery rate for the Jokisivu mine is 85%[23] - The processing recovery rate for the Fäboliden mine is 80%[23] - The processing recovery rate at Vammala was 84.9%, down from 85.9% in 2022[52] - The company confirmed that there is no new data that would significantly impact the ore reserves reported on March 18, 2024[36] - The lost time injury frequency for the year was reported at 26.7, slightly down from 26.9 in 2022[47] - The company has not reported any work-related fatalities since its establishment[48] - The company is committed to maintaining a safety culture and has implemented numerous health and safety measures across its operations[46] Exploration and Development Activities - The company is focused on developing existing and new mining assets within reasonable proximity to its processing plants in Finland and Sweden[114] - The exploration rights for Kaapelinkulma and Orivesi gold mines remain valid, with ongoing exploration and assessment activities planned[58][61] - In 2023, the company completed 75 diamond drill holes totaling 9,607 meters at the Jokisivu gold mine, compared to 43 holes and 7,659 meters in 2022[125][134] - Significant high-grade intersections were reported, including 3.80 meters at 35.14 g/t gold in the Arpola-1 area and 2.10 meters at 20.20 g/t gold in the Arpola-2 area[136] - The company is actively pursuing new exploration permits in the Svartliden area to secure targeted geological activities[151] Financial Management and Investments - The company reported a net asset value of AUD 68.8 million as of December 31, 2023, up from AUD 60.6 million in 2022, and a working capital surplus of AUD 35.5 million[95] - The company increased its unsecured loan financing with AP Finance Limited to AUD 27.0 million to cover expected environmental guarantees in Finland and Sweden[96] - The loan financing agreement was amended to extend the term to June 30, 2025, with an interest rate change to HIBOR plus 3%[99] - The company has not used foreign exchange hedging during the year, despite facing risks from currency fluctuations, as most costs are denominated in Swedish Krona and Euro while sales are in USD[104] - The company has repurchased 30,000 shares at a total cost of HKD 24,900 (approximately AUD 4,619) in January 2023, with the aim of enhancing shareholder value[120] Management and Governance - Independent non-executive director Mr. Pan Renwei has over 20 years of experience in auditing and accounting, currently serving as the financial director of a listed company in Hong Kong[196] - CFO Mr. Daniel Broughton has over 15 years of experience in financial operations within listed mining companies, ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory obligations[198] - Financial and Administrative General Manager Ms. Päivi Mikkonen oversees administrative and financial functions in the Nordic region, holding multiple advanced degrees in accounting and finance[199] - Chief Geologist Mr. Neale Edwards has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining, contributing to the discovery of gold resources in Western Australia[200]
龙资源(01712) - 2023 - 年度业绩
2024-03-14 09:26
Financial Performance - Total customer revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was AUD 60,495,000, an increase of 15.4% compared to AUD 52,514,000 in 2022[3] - Gross profit for the year was AUD 5,945,000, down 19% from AUD 7,341,000 in the previous year[3] - Net profit after tax for the year was AUD 5,189,000, representing a 108.4% increase from AUD 2,489,000 in 2022[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to AUD 3.28 from AUD 1.57, reflecting a growth of 108.2%[3] - Total comprehensive income for the year was AUD 8,167,000, significantly up from AUD 634,000 in 2022[4] - Operating cash flow for the year was AUD 8,668,000, slightly up from AUD 8,436,000 in 2022[8] - The pre-tax accounting profit for 2023 was AUD 5,189 thousand, compared to AUD 2,489 thousand in 2022, indicating a 108.5% increase[129] - The income tax expense for 2023 was AUD 2,338 thousand, up from AUD 2,250 thousand in 2022, reflecting a 3.9% increase[128] - Total operating expenses rose to AUD 5,662 thousand in 2023 from AUD 3,803 thousand in 2022, marking a 48.8% increase[127] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents at year-end increased to AUD 22,168,000 from AUD 17,671,000, a rise of 25.5%[6] - Total assets increased to AUD 108,315,000 from AUD 104,878,000, marking a growth of 3.9%[6] - Total liabilities decreased to AUD 39,557,000 from AUD 44,282,000, a reduction of 10.6%[6] - The group's net current assets stood at AUD 35.5 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to AUD 27.6 million in the previous year, indicating a 28% growth[14] - Trade receivables are initially measured at transaction price, with expected credit losses updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk[41] - The company recognizes full lifetime expected credit losses for trade receivables when there is a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition[42] Cash Flow and Financing - The company extended the maturity date of an unsecured loan financing of AUD 27.0 million to June 30, 2025, maintaining all other terms and conditions[14] - The group expects positive operating cash flows from its Finnish operations, supporting its ability to meet debt obligations[16] - The company has an unsecured loan financing of AUD 27,000,000 from AP Finance Limited, with the maturity date extended to June 30, 2025[165] Taxation - Income tax expenses are calculated based on taxable income at the applicable national tax rates for each jurisdiction, adjusted for deferred tax assets and liabilities[28] - The company recognizes deferred tax assets only when it is probable that sufficient future taxable profits will be available[116] - The deferred tax assets related to rehabilitation provisions increased to AUD 3,015 thousand in 2023 from AUD 2,602 thousand in 2022, a 15.9% increase[131] Exploration and Evaluation - Total exploration and evaluation expenditure for 2023 amounted to AUD 1,848,000, a decrease of 17.6% from AUD 2,242,000 in 2022[155] - The exploration write-off for 2023 was AUD 300,000, significantly higher than AUD 34,000 in 2022, indicating increased challenges in exploration[155] Employee Compensation - The company reported a total employee benefits expense of AUD 9,170 thousand in 2023, up from AUD 8,610 thousand in 2022, which is a 6.5% increase[127] - Total remuneration for key management personnel increased by 3.1% from AUD 1,473,589 in 2022 to AUD 1,519,286 in 2023[179] - The five highest-paid employees, including one director, received a total of AUD 1,389,760 in 2023, up from AUD 1,246,142 in 2022, reflecting a significant increase in compensation[181] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased and canceled 75,000 shares in 2023, resulting in a slight decrease in issued share capital from AUD 140,420,000 to AUD 140,408,000[167] - The total number of shares repurchased and canceled during the year was 75,000, compared to 109,000 shares in 2022[175] - No dividends were declared or paid for the year ending December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[169] Accounting Policies - The group has adopted all applicable International Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2023, with no significant impact on its financial position or performance[11] - Revenue, expenses, and assets are recognized net of goods and services tax (GST), with GST amounts receivable or payable recorded in the consolidated financial position[32] - The company implemented the Australian tax consolidation legislation on July 1, 2003, to determine appropriate amounts of current and deferred tax for the tax consolidated group members[31] Impairment and Valuation - The company reviews the carrying value of its non-financial assets to determine if there are any impairment indicators[71] - Impairment losses are recognized in the income statement when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount[71] - The recoverable amount of the Vammala cash-generating unit was A$35.9 million as of December 31, 2023, down from A$45.7 million in 2022, primarily due to changes in gold prices and exchange rates[147] Other Financial Information - The company recognized a fair value change of financial assets amounting to AUD 411 thousand in 2023, compared to zero in 2022[127] - The company faced minimal likelihood of default regarding tax liabilities among its entities, indicating a stable tax compliance environment[134] - The group reported significant influence from Asia Pacific Resources Limited, holding a 43.50% equity interest as of December 31, 2023[194]