Financial Performance - The company reported a pre-tax loss of HKD 13,206,000 for the six months ending December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 37,172,000 in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement [23]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 4,225,454,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 4,187,476,000 the previous year [12]. - The group recorded a net loss before tax of HKD 13,206,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 37,172,000 for the same period in 2022 [48]. - The loss before tax was HKD 13,206,000, down from HKD 37,172,000, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [89]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 1,234,000, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 38,449,000 in the same period last year [89]. - The basic and diluted loss per share improved to HKD 0.11 from HKD 0.31 year-on-year, reflecting better financial results [89]. - The group recorded a loss of approximately HKD 10,100,000 from continuing operations after tax for the period ending December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 28,600,000 in 2022 [167]. - The operating loss decreased by 62% to HKD 13,000,000 for the first six months of 2023, down from HKD 34,400,000 in 2022 [167]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flow from operating activities showed a net outflow of HKD 10,813,000, slightly worse than the previous year's outflow of HKD 10,621,000 [23]. - As of December 31, 2023, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 7,076,000, down from HKD 16,495,000 as of June 30, 2023 [48]. - The group has a net current liability of HKD 58,723,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 44,473,000 as of June 30, 2023 [48]. - The group anticipates sufficient financial resources to meet future working capital requirements and financial obligations due within the next twelve months [50]. - The group reported cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 10,800,000 for the period, compared to HKD 10,600,000 in 2022 [167]. Assets and Liabilities - The company’s total assets as of December 31, 2023, were reported at HKD 512,447,000, a decrease from HKD 590,137,000 the previous year [12]. - The total assets of the group as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 731,191,000, compared to HKD 724,809,000 as of June 30, 2023 [43]. - Non-current assets increased to HKD 722,409,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 707,389,000 as of June 30, 2023 [43]. - As of December 31, 2023, long-term debt and lease liabilities amounted to HKD 66,273,000, compared to HKD 65,335,000 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 1.43% [68]. - The company’s total capital decreased to HKD 578,720,000 as of December 31, 2023, down from HKD 641,882,000 as of June 30, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 9.83% [68]. Shareholder and Financing Activities - Major shareholder loans amounting to HKD 29,439,000 have had their repayment date extended to December 31, 2025, with an annual interest rate of 17% [28]. - The group has drawn down USD 800,000 (approximately HKD 6,254,000) from a revised standby loan facility of USD 4,300,000 (approximately HKD 33,575,000) at an annual interest rate of 17% [50]. - Major shareholders have committed to increase existing standby loan financing from $1,800,000 to $4,300,000 to meet future operational funding needs, with an annual interest rate of 17% [137]. Exploration and Development - The company is involved in a joint venture with Polaris Metals Pty Ltd, with initial development costs estimated at AUD 36,000,000 (approximately HKD 184,725,000) [27]. - The company has a joint venture arrangement with Polaris for the development of the Ophthalmia iron ore project [131]. - The total mineral resource of the Ophthalmia iron ore project is 341 million tons with an iron grade of 59.3% [170]. - The inferred mineral resource estimate for the Duck Creek iron ore deposit is 21.6 million tons with an iron grade of 55.9% [174]. - The Marillana iron ore project, in which the company holds a 50% interest, is located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia [141]. - The company plans to complete a passive seismic survey in early 2024 to enhance groundwater monitoring accuracy and update groundwater models [143]. - The group is advancing infrastructure corridor studies for the Marillana project, including transport road and rail line approvals [167]. Administrative and Operational Expenses - Administrative expenses increased slightly to HKD 8,133,000 from HKD 8,072,000 year-on-year [89]. - Exploration and evaluation expenses decreased sharply to HKD 6,422,000 from HKD 26,443,000, indicating a reduction in exploration activities [89]. - Total wages, salaries, and other short-term benefits for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were HKD 3,315,000, a decrease of 14.5% from HKD 3,876,000 in the same period of 2022 [161]. Taxation and Deferred Tax - The company recorded a tax benefit of HKD 3,147,000, compared to HKD 8,535,000 in the previous year [89]. - The group recognized a deferred tax asset of HKD 3,100,000 due to Australian tax losses for the period, down from HKD 8,500,000 in 2022 [167]. - The deferred tax liabilities include a taxable temporary difference from Australian mining exploration assets amounting to HKD 214,626,000 as of December 31, 2023 [129]. Corporate Governance and Risk Management - The company does not face significant foreign exchange risks as of December 31, 2023, similar to the situation as of December 31, 2022 [70]. - The company has not made any changes to its capital management objectives, policies, or processes since June 30, 2023 [75]. - The group emphasizes responsible business practices, focusing on corporate governance and social responsibility, including safety and environmental compliance [199]. - The group faces significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, as noted in the interim financial information [166]. Other Financial Information - The company reported other income of HKD 1,580,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 48,000 in the same period last year, representing a significant increase [89]. - Financing income rose to HKD 2,959,000 from HKD 68,000, while financing costs increased to HKD 3,121,000 from HKD 2,717,000, resulting in a net financing cost of HKD 162,000 compared to HKD 2,649,000 last year [89]. - The group has not utilized any financial instruments for hedging purposes during the interim period [78]. - No interim dividend is recommended for the six months ending December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year [187].
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