Supplier and Customer Relationships - The largest supplier accounts for 13% of the company's total procurement[5] - The largest customer accounts for 14% of the company's total sales[6] Liquidity and Financial Resources - The company expects sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet ongoing operational obligations and future contractual commitments[14] - The company has secured access to up to 73millioninfinancialsupportfromanaffiliateofitsmajorshareholdertoimproveliquidityandfinancialconditions[125]−Thecompanyhasimplementedcost−savingmeasuresandisindiscussionswithsuppliersandtheMongolianTaxAuthoritytoextendpaymentschedulesforoutstandingliabilities[125]−Thecompany′scashflowforecastcoversa12−monthperiodstartingfromDecember31,2022,andincludesexpectedcashflowsfromoperationsandcost−savingmeasures[125]−Thecompany′sboardofdirectorsbelievestherearesufficientfinancialresourcestocontinueoperationsandmeetfinancialobligationsforthenext12months,supportingtheuseofthegoingconcernbasisforfinancialreporting[125]OperationalEfficiencyandProductionCapacity−ThecompanyaimstoimproveoperationalefficiencyandproductioncapacityattheOvootTolgoicoalwashingfacility[15]−Thecompanyplanstoenhanceminingoperationsandcapacityin2023,alongwithstrengtheninginfrastructureandtechnologyforcross−borderexportsattheCekePort[199]EnvironmentalandSafetyPerformance−Thecompanyisfocusedonmitigatingenvironmentalimpactsandenhancinghealth,safety,andenvironmentalperformance[15]CorporateGovernanceandCompliance−ThecompanyistransitioningitslistingstatusontheHongKongStockExchangefromsecondarytoprimary[15]−Thecompanyregularlyreviewsandupdatesitspracticestoensurecompliancewiththelatestcorporategovernancerequirementsandbestpractices[28]−Thecompanyhasestablishedadisclosurecommitteetooverseeitsdisclosurepractices,consistingofmanagementmembersandthechairofthenominationandcorporategovernancecommittee[24]−Thecompanyhasadisclosurecommitteeresponsibleforoverseeingdisclosurepractices,includingcontrols,procedures,andpolicies[55]−ThecompanyhasadoptedadisclosurepolicythatmeetsorexceedsthestandardssetbytheHongKongSecuritiesandFuturesCommission[49]−ThecompanyupdatedtheAuditCommitteeandCompensationandBenefitsCommitteechartersinMarch2023toalignwithHongKongListingRules,effectiveApril2023[65][69]−Thecompany′scorporategovernancereporthighlightstheroleofthenominationandcorporategovernancecommitteeinmonitoringcompliancewithlegal,regulatory,andgovernancestandards[136]−Thecompanyhasupdateditsdisclosure,confidentiality,andsecuritiestradingpoliciestoalignfullywiththeHongKongListingRules,effectiveMarch2023[145]BoardofDirectorsandCommittees−TheBoardofDirectorsconsistsof3executivedirectors,2non−executivedirectors,and3independentnon−executivedirectors[52]−Aspecialcommitteeofindependentnon−executivedirectorswasestablishedinDecember2022toexplorepotentialcapitalrestructuringoptions[56]−TheBoardoverseesthecompany′sbusinessandsetslong−termdevelopmentgoalsandstrategies[44]−TheNominationandCorporateGovernanceCommitteereviewstheeffectivenessofriskmanagementandinternalcontrolsystems[40]−TheBoardensuresthatseniormanagementoperatesinthebestinterestsofshareholdersandalignswithshareholderandmanagementobjectives[47]−TheBoardisresponsibleforapprovingtheappointmentofseniormanagementandreviewingtheirperformanceannually[49]−TheAuditCommitteeconsistsofthreeindependentnon−executivedirectors:Mr.SunMao(Chairman),Mr.HeYingbin,andMs.QuanJinlan[66]−TheBoardofDirectorsheldatotalof13meetingsin2022,withtheAuditCommitteeholding10meetings,theCompensationandBenefitsCommitteeholding5meetings,andtheOperationsCommitteeholding4meetings[75]−Thecompany′sboarddiversitypolicyemphasizestheimportanceofdiverseperspectives,experiences,andexpertiseforeffectivegovernance[107]−Thecompany′snominationandcorporategovernancecommitteeusesaskillsmatrixtoidentifyandtrackthequalificationsandskillsneededforboardmembers[111]−Thecompany′sboarddiversitypolicyemphasizesgenderdiversityandrecognizestheimportanceofwomeninpromotingdiverseperspectivesontheboard[139]−Thecompany′sboardofdirectorsincludesmemberswithexpertiseincorporategovernance,mining,financialmanagement,andrelatedfields,asoutlinedintheskillsmatrix[143]FinancialPerformanceandReporting−Coalsalesincreasedfrom900,000tonsin2021to1.1milliontonsin2022afterthereopeningoftheCekePortinMay2022[39]−ThecompanysuspendedcoalexportstoChinafromNovember2021toMay2022duetoCOVID−19restrictionsinInnerMongolia[39]−ThecompanysignificantlyimproveditscashflowduetothegradualincreaseinthenumberoftrucksallowedtocrosstheChina−MongoliaborderandcoalexportssinceMay25,2022,withcoalminingoperationsresumingonJuly15,2022[62]−Thecompanyreportedanetlossattributabletoequityholdersof30.4 million in 2022, compared to a net loss of 14.4millionin2021[155]−AsofDecember31,2022,thecompanyhadanassetdeficitof142.5 million, up from 90.5millionin2021[155]−Thecompany′sworkingcapitaldeficit(currentliabilitiesexceedingcurrentassets)reached184.7 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to 42.5millionin2021[155]−Thecompany′sinternalcontrolsoverfinancialreportingweredeemedeffectivebytheCEOandCFOasofDecember31,2022[151]−Thecompany′sfinancialreportinginternalcontrolsdidnotundergoanysignificantchangesinthemostrecentquarterthatcouldmateriallyaffectthem[152]−Thecompany′sauditfeesfor2022includedtheauditofannualfinancialstatements,reviewofquarterlyfinancialstatements,andstatutoryauditsofsubsidiaryfinancialstatements[154]−Auditfeesandrelatedfeesamountedto361,000 and 101,000respectively,totaling462,000[177] Risk Management and Internal Controls - The company's internal control policies aim to provide reasonable assurance against material misstatements and help the board identify and mitigate risks[118] - The company's financial reporting internal controls include policies and procedures to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with IFRS[121] - The company's board is responsible for maintaining an effective risk management and internal control system[118] Whistleblower and Employee Welfare - The company has adopted a whistleblower program to allow employees to confidentially report concerns or perceived misconduct[29] - The company's audit committee and corporate secretary jointly manage the whistleblower program[104] - The company emphasizes employee welfare and is committed to providing a healthy, respectful, and safe working environment, considering employees as its greatest asset[81] Shareholder Communication and Governance - The company's shareholder communication policy ensures that shareholders and the investment community receive complete, fair, and timely information about the company[105] - The company's shareholders can request a meeting if they hold at least 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares[162] Mining Operations and Assets - The company fully owns the Ovoot Tolgoi open-pit coal mine and the Soumber and Zag Suuj deposit development projects, located 150 kilometers apart in Mongolia[34] - The company focuses on the exploration, development, and production of coal deposits in the South Gobi region of Mongolia, with its flagship Ovoot Tolgoi mine supplying coal to Chinese customers[83] - The company's Oyu Tolgoi deposit has over 90 million tons of mineral reserves, with growth potential in nearby deposits[170] Legal and Financial Obligations - The company agreed to pay JDZF a deferral fee at an annual interest rate of 6.4% for the deferred interest payment due in November 2022[91] - The company's operating capital deficit as of December 31, 2022, included significant liabilities, including 59.7millionintradeandotherpayables,with22.5 million in unpaid taxes owed to the Mongolian Tax Authority[124] - The company has deferred payments totaling approximately 133.5milliontoJDZF,including7.9 million in semi-annual cash interest payments, 8.7millionincashinterest,managementfees,andrelateddeferralfees,13.5 million in cash and in-kind interest and related deferral fees, and $110.4 million in cash and in-kind interest, management fees, and related deferral fees, all due by August 31, 2024[125] - The company may face delays in repaying trade payables and other liabilities, potentially impacting its ability to resume mining activities and leading to legal actions or bankruptcy proceedings[180] Business Conduct and Ethics - The company has adopted a business conduct and ethics policy, "The Way We Work," applicable to all employees, consultants, senior management, and directors at all times[135] Going Concern and Financial Uncertainty - The company's ability to continue as a going concern is in significant doubt due to adverse conditions and uncertainties, potentially requiring adjustments to asset values and liabilities[157] - The company continues to operate on a going concern basis, with the ability to realize assets and repay debts in the normal course of business[199] Factors Affecting Liquidity - Factors affecting the company's liquidity include the impact of COVID-19, restrictions on coal product sales in China, economic growth, coal market prices, production levels, operational cash costs, capital costs, currency exchange rates, and exploration expenses[181] Director Education and Compensation - The company provides Canadian Directors Association membership to all directors to facilitate ongoing education, covering topics such as corporate governance and mining industry updates[78] - The company's independent non-executive directors received approved annual retainers for the fiscal year 2022, with no stock options granted during the year[116] Property, Plant, and Equipment - The company’s property, plant, and equipment changes for the fiscal year are detailed in Note 16 of the financial statements[87] Strategic Planning and Investments - The Board of Directors is responsible for approving annual and quarterly budgets, strategic plans, and significant acquisitions or investments outside the approved budget[86] Listing and Exchange Transitions - The company's revised articles of association will take effect after its delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange and relisting on the TSX Venture Exchange[168]