Financial Performance - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 58,855,000, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 1,234,000 for the same period in 2023[8]. - The operating loss for the period was HKD 13,043,000, slightly higher than the operating loss of HKD 12,975,000 in the previous year[8]. - The company incurred a net financing cost of HKD 8,582,000, a significant increase from HKD 162,000 in the prior year[8]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 0.21 for the current period, compared to HKD 0.11 in the previous year[8]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 21,680,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 13,206,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 64% increase in losses[18]. - The group reported a total loss before tax of HKD 21,680,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 13,206,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 64.5% increase in losses[75]. - The group recognized a tax benefit of HKD 2,210,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 3,147,000 for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 29.7%[78]. - The group’s basic loss per share for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 0.21, compared to HKD 0.11 for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of 90.9% in losses per share[82]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets decreased to HKD 658,288,000 as of December 31, 2024, down from HKD 713,302,000 as of June 30, 2024[10]. - Non-current assets, primarily mining exploration assets, decreased to HKD 654,692,000 from HKD 707,867,000[10]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 439,669,000 from HKD 498,524,000, reflecting ongoing losses[10]. - The total liabilities increased slightly to HKD 218,619,000 from HKD 214,778,000, indicating a stable debt position[10]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's long-term debt increased to HKD 86,412,000, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.40%, up from 13.3% as of June 30, 2024[48]. - The total equity decreased to HKD 439,669,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 498,524,000 as of June 30, 2024[48]. - The company has a total capital of HKD 526,081,000 as of December 31, 2024, down from HKD 574,174,000 as of June 30, 2024[48]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents dropped to HKD 2,036,000 from HKD 4,559,000, indicating a liquidity challenge[10]. - The net cash outflow from operating activities was HKD 10,361,000, slightly improved from HKD 10,813,000 in the previous year[18]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 2,036,000 from HKD 4,559,000 at the end of June 2024, a decline of 55%[18]. - The company has taken measures to improve its liquidity position, including reviewing cash flow forecasts for the next twelve months[21]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was HKD 7,981,000, compared to a net outflow of HKD 239,000 in the previous year[18]. Shareholder Financing - The company has extended the repayment date of a major shareholder's existing loan of HKD 49,499,000 to December 31, 2026, with an annual interest rate of 17%[22]. - A commitment was made by a major shareholder to increase existing loan financing from USD 4,300,000 (approximately HKD 33,454,000) to USD 6,800,000 (approximately HKD 52,904,000) to meet future working capital needs[22]. - The total loans from a major shareholder increased from HKD 38,319,000 as of June 30, 2024, to HKD 49,499,000 as of December 31, 2024[130]. Exploration and Development - The company has a joint venture with Polaris Metals Pty Ltd, with initial development costs estimated at AUD 36,000,000 (approximately HKD 173,428,000)[20]. - The group has entered into a joint venture agreement with Polaris for exploration activities in the Pilbara region, with Polaris required to meet minimum expenditure commitments of AUD 250,000 and AUD 150,000 to acquire a 50% interest in the Marillana and Ophthalmia projects, respectively[117]. - The group must achieve or exceed a minimum exploration expenditure level of AUD 1,241,000 (approximately HKD 5,980,000) within the next year to maintain compliance with existing mineral rights[122]. - The ongoing business activities primarily involve updating environmental approvals and hydrological modeling for the Marillana project[151]. - The group continues to advance exploration activities at the Punda Springs project[151]. - The company is focused on developing its iron ore projects in Western Australia, particularly Marillana and Ophthalmia[189]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company is revising its environmental management and monitoring plans, including hydrological and greenhouse gas modeling[160]. - The company is conducting extensive social environment consultations with Indigenous owners, which are crucial for the project's environmental approval process[162]. - The company is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner to gain community respect and support[198]. - The group prioritizes the health and safety of employees and local communities, aiming to exceed local health and safety regulations[199]. - The company has established a systematic approach to manage environmental regulations and is not aware of any violations[200]. Accounting and Compliance - The group has adopted new accounting standards and interpretations consistent with those applied in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024, except for new standards effective from July 1, 2024[26]. - The amendments to IFRS 16 regarding lease liabilities from sale and leaseback transactions will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and must be applied retrospectively[29]. - The amendments to IAS 1 clarify the classification of liabilities as current or non-current and will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024[30]. - The amendments to IAS 21 regarding the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and are not expected to have a significant impact on the group's financial information[38]. - The group has not made any changes to its risk management policies since the year-end on June 30, 2024[44]. - The group has not adopted any new standards or interpretations that are expected to have a significant impact on its financial statements in the foreseeable future[40]. - The group will provide additional disclosures regarding supplier financing arrangements as per the amendments to IFRS 7 and IAS 7, effective from January 1, 2024[33].
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