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AfriTin Mining Ltd
02 July 2019
2 July 2019
AfriTin Mining Limited
("AfriTin" or the "Company" and with its subsidiaries the
"Group")
Audited Financial Results
for the year ended 28 February 2019
AfriTin Mining Limited (AIM: ATM), a mining company with a
portfolio of tin assets in Namibia and South Africa, is pleased to
announce its final audited results for the year ended 28 February
2019.
The preliminary financial information does not constitute full
statutory accounts but is derived from accounts for the year ended
28 February 2019 which are audited. This preliminary announcement
is prepared on the same basis as set out in the statutory accounts
for the year ended 28 February 2019. While the financial
information included in this preliminary announcement has been
prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement
criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as
adopted by the European Union (EU), this announcement does not in
itself contain sufficient information to comply with IFRSs.
The auditor's report for the year ended 28 February 2019 was
unqualified.
The full Annual Report along with a Notice of Annual General
Meeting ("AGM") will be distributed to shareholders on 9 July 2019
and made available on the Company's website. The AGM will be held
at 18-20 Le Pollet, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1WH on 1 August
2019.
On 23 May 2018, the Company announced details of a proposed
director share option scheme which was subsequently approved by
shareholders at an EGM on 14 June 2018. The Company wishes to
correct an error in the announcement to replace "Lapse Date" with
"Vesting Date". Full disclosure of the share option scheme can be
found in Note 19 to the Annual Financial Statements.
For further information, please visit www.afritinmining.com or
contact:
AfriTin Mining Limited
Anthony Viljoen, CEO +27 (11) 268 6555
Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker
WH Ireland Limited
Katy Mitchell
Adrian Hadden
James Sinclair-Ford +44 (0) 207 220 1666
Corporate Advisor and Joint Broker
Hannam & Partners
Andrew Chubb
Jay Ashfield
Nilesh Patel +44 (0) 20 7907 8500
Joint Broker
NOVUM Securities Limited
Jon Belliss +44 (0)20 7399 9400
Financial PR (United Kingdom)
Tavistock +44 (0) 207 920 3150
Jos Simson
Barney Hayward
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information under the Market Abuse
Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to present the Annual Report of AfriTin Mining
Limited ("AfriTin") for the year ended 28 February 2019.
Reflecting on our first complete year as an AIM-quoted company
on the London Stock Exchange, the AfriTin team have reached a
number of important milestones, most notably a significant amount
of new mining and processing infrastructure at our flagship Uis
mine in Namibia. The focus has been on delivering catalysts for
long-term value creation, namely the recommissioning of the Uis
mine site and the new pilot plant for the commencement of Phase 1
production, whilst confirming and updating the historical resource.
Construction of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant is well advanced and
production is imminent. All efforts have been inspired by an
unwavering vision of becoming a "first mover" to take advantage of
the current global tin deficit and to become the first AIM-quoted,
conflict-free tin mining company and the "tin champion" of
Africa.
The global tin market remains in a deficit which has been
exacerbated by production cuts in China. Tin continues to be one of
the better-performing commodities on the London Metal Exchange and
we have noticed a strong medium-term demand underpinned by growing
applications for its use in new technologies, particularly in
lithium-ion batteries. AfriTin strives to capitalise and position
itself for growth on these current solid supply/demand fundamentals
which remain in line with our expectations when we formed the
business.
Namibia as a jurisdiction continues to encourage foreign
investment in the mining sector. It is a stable democracy with an
independent, strong legal system. This has been evident in the
participation of locals wherever possible in the development at
Uis. AfriTin has been able to utilise local expertise throughout
the process of building the Phase 1 Pilot Plant. We have a
commitment to ensure that the local communities benefit alongside
the Company, and have therefore placed emphasis on community
engagement and upliftment. We were fortunate and delighted to
welcome the Minister of Mines and Energy, The Honourable Tom
Alweendo, for our first blast of ore at the Uis tin mine site in
December 2018.
Building on this solid base and turning to the year that lies
ahead, we will focus on the goal of commissioning the Phase 1 Pilot
Plant and becoming a producer of tin concentrate. With production
imminent at Uis, further attention will now be placed on confirming
the JORC-compliant resource, and starting a full feasibility study
(Phase 2). The appeal and scale of AfriTin's tin mineralisation at
Uis and surrounding permit areas, the discovery of lithium
pegmatites at the ML 133 licence, and the acquisition of further
prospective license areas near Brandberg West all considerably
enhance AfriTin's potential to realise additional value in the
future.
We look forward to the exciting upcoming months for AfriTin with
the imminent production of tin at Uis and further developments as
we advance to the larger Phase 2 development of the mine.
I would like to thank all our shareholders and stakeholders for
their continued support, my fellow board members and Anthony and
his dedicated team for what has been achieved to date.
GLEN PARSONS
Chairman
1 JULY 2019
CEO'S STATEMENT
Since listing on AIM in 2017, AfriTin has embarked on a journey
that has positioned the Company for sustainable development and
growth. The review below outlines the strategic objectives and
direction for the Company and speaks to the key milestones reached
and goals achieved thus far.
Following the commencement of civil construction works in June
2018, the Company has been preparing and rehabilitating the Uis
mine site for the commissioning of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant at our
flagship asset, Uis, in Namibia. In December 2018, the Company
undertook the first large-scale blast of mining material, the
primary crushing circuit was commissioned, and first material was
crushed. In an effort to improve design efficiencies and increase
the pilot plant throughput capacity, it was decided to modify the
plant by procuring a third dense medium separation circuit. This
will be advantageous to the Company in the long term as it will
allow greater tonnages to be processed and provide for improved
returns on the pilot plant. Furthermore, a magnetic separator was
added to the plant which will enable the co-production of a
tantalum concentrate, which has the ability to increase the
revenue-generation capability of the plant. In addition to this,
the Company has procured mining contractor services for drilling,
blasting, loading and hauling. These developments at site have been
facilitated by the contributions, skills and knowledge of our
experienced team.
Within the Uis license area, the V1 / V2 pegmatite bodies were
previously identified as priority targets to supply feed to the
upgraded processing plant. Results from a mapping programme of the
pits confirmed the extent of the mineralisation, along with further
mineralisation across the 197km(2) license area. Dense medium
separation test work was conducted on a bulk sample of the V1 / V2
bodies and highlighted the potential of concentrating mined
material, to produce the output of tin concentrate from a
significant tin and multi-commodity deposit outlined at IPO in
2017. The test work conducted confirmed the beneficiation potential
of the Uis pegmatites to produce a saleable concentrate from a
coarse run-of-mine feed and a scalable deposit.
In line with the mine plan, 2018 saw the commencement of the
validation drilling programme at Uis. The primary goal of the
exploration programme is to validate the existing report produced
for Iscor by SRK in 1985 over the V1 and V2 pegmatites. The core is
being assayed for the declaration of an initial JORC-compliant
resource on the project and will be announced to the market in due
course. This is a key element in the development of AfriTin's mine
plan and the bankable feasibility study for Phase 2.
Other developments that were set out for Phase 1 have made
significant progress. Viable groundwater sources have been
confirmed to supply the mine with the required process water. It
was also announced that the electrical power required at site will
be provided from the existing high-voltage supply line that
currently terminates approximately one kilometre from the plant
processing site. There will also be back-up power provided in the
form of diesel-generating sets.
The completion of an equity subscription of c.GBP3m on 22 May
2019 as well as the finalisation of a standby working capital
facility of ZAR30m (c.GBP1.7m) with Bushveld Minerals is expected
to allow us to complete the development of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant
and to provide us with general working capital to achieve our goal
of first production of tin concentrate.
While Uis remains our focus, we have also looked to expand our
footprint in the local area through regional exploration. We were
delighted by the discovery of geologically significant grades of
lithium-bearing material at our ML133 license. The ML 133 license
is outside of the current development area at the Uis mine but the
results are encouraging and warrant further investigation. This
provides the possibility for targeted upside in the future and the
prospect of multiple revenue streams. It is these discoveries,
coupled with acquisitions that grow the portfolio, such as the
addition of the Tantalum Investment deposits, that could propel
AfriTin towards its goal of becoming the "tin champion" of
Africa.
The tin market remained favourable throughout 2018 with robust
demand coupled with decreased supply, that was also exacerbated by
production cuts from Chinese smelters. Tin was one of the
best-performing metals on the London Metal Exchange in 2018 and the
continued research for the use of tin in the lithium-ion battery
space indicates a potential need for further increased supply in
the future. AfriTin is focused on taking advantage of these market
fundamentals by becoming a "first mover" in the new tin mine arena.
The first step towards achieving this goal was the blasting,
crushing and stockpiling of ore in anticipation of the completion
of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant.
Namibia is a favourable mining and exploration jurisdiction and
is the ideal location for our flagship asset. Mining continues to
be the biggest contributor to Namibia's economy and its importance
was emphasised by the attendance of the The Honourable Tom
Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, at the Company's first
blast in December 2018. While at site, and to an audience of
analysts and investors, he highlighted the importance of tin mining
returning to the Uis region and the significant economic benefits
that will be brought back to the region. We are indebted to the
communities, our local partners and government officials who have
shown significant support and have provided the framework to allow
us to achieve so much in a short space of time and we look forward
to working together further in the future.
With many key milestones achieved by the Company in 2018,
AfriTin is now focused on delivering a pilot plant capable of
producing a profitable concentrate at Uis while incorporating
optionality via regional expansion. Alongside this, we are looking
forward to producing a JORC-compliant resource at Uis to confirm
the historical SRK report.
Uis is part of a historical tin province and AfriTin is leading
the way in terms of development. The stable mining jurisdiction of
Namibia coupled with strong medium-term demand for tin underpinned
by growing applications in new technologies are strong positive
factors for AfriTin's long-term prospects.
I would like to thank the government and people of Namibia, my
fellow directors, all our employees, shareholders, advisors and
wider stakeholders for their ongoing support and loyalty to
AfriTin. Given the momentum over the past year, I look forward to
the upcoming year and the developments that lie ahead.
This report was approved by the Board on 1 July 2019.
ANTHONY VILJOEN
Chief Executive Officer
1 JULY 2019
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Although AfriTin has not yet commenced commercial production and
therefore has not earned any revenue from its primary activity,
namely the sale of tin concentrate, GBP27k (6-month period ending
28 February 2018: GBP18k) of revenue was generated from the sale of
sand at Zaaiplaats.
Tight control over administrative expenses was exercised during
the year. As such, they were contained to GBP1 098k. Administrative
costs for the 6-month period ending 28 February 2018 amounted to
GBP1 552k. This comparative amount included listing costs of
GBP330k and a one-off cost of GBP556k associated with the issuing
of shares to the directors and employees at GBPnil value upon
listing.
The Group's loss for the year totalled GBP1 058k (6-month period
ending 28 February 2018: GBP1 534k).
Basic loss per share from operations of 0.23 pence was recorded
(2018: 0.83 pence).
The Phase 1 Exploration Drilling Programme began in earnest
during the financial year. This coupled with other exploration and
evaluation work resulted in expenditure of GBP571k being
capitalised to the exploration and evaluation intangible asset
(2018: GBP178k). Furthermore, GBP850k was capitalised to intangible
assets when Tantalum Investment Pty Limited, a company holding
exclusive prospecting licenses at Brandberg West and Goantagab in
Namibia, was acquired through the issue of 25 000 000 of the
Company's shares.
Progress continued throughout the year on the Phase 1 Pilot
Plant project and capital expenditure on this project amounted to
GBP4.7m during the year under review (2018: GBP511k). Given the
near-term production from Phase 1, GBP489k worth of capitalised
exploration and evaluation costs in relation to Phase 1 were
reclassified from intangible assets to property, plant and
equipment.
As at 28 February 2019, the Group had cash in the bank of GBP1
781k (2018: GBP2 905k).
As part of the operational readiness programme, consumable
inventory of GBP25k had been procured as at year-end (2018:
GBPnil).
The majority of trade and other receivables of GBP475k (2018:
GBP122k) relate to VAT refunds in both Namibia and South Africa. In
South Africa, VAT refunds continue to be processed efficiently and
timeously. However, in Namibia, whilst we do not believe that there
is a recoverability issue with the VAT receivable of GBP312k and
all efforts are being made to speed up the refund process, the
amount receivable is 6 months overdue.
Net proceeds from an equity raise in May 2018 of GBP5 579k as
well as the acquisition of Tantalum Investment Pty Limited
(GBP850k) account for the majority of the movement in the share
capital balance for the financial year.
Share-based payment charges amounting to GBP157k, as well as a
charge of GBP65k relating to shares to be issued to certain
directors and employees in lieu of fees/salaries, were recognised
in the share-based payment reserve during the year.
Apart from trade and other payables of GBP379k (comprising
GBP266k trade creditors and GBP111k other payables) (2018:
GBP516k), the other significant liability on the balance sheet is
the environmental rehabilitation provision. Given the significant
progress on the Phase 1 Pilot Plant during the year, an
environmental rehabilitation liability and corresponding
decommissioning asset of GBP78k (2018: GBPnil) relating to the Uis
project had been recognised in the year.
The completion of an equity subscription of c.GBP3m on 22 May
2019 as well as the finalisation of a standby working capital
facility for ZAR30m (c.GBP1.7m) with Bushveld Minerals will allow
us to complete the development of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant and will
provide us with general working capital to achieve our goal of
first production of tin concentrate.
I look forward to the imminent achievement of our first sale of
tin concentrate and to reporting operational results in the near
future.
RM SEWELL
Chief Financial Officer
1 July 2019
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors of AfriTin hereby present their report together
with the consolidated financial statements for the period from 1
March 2018 to 28 February 2019.
Principal Activities, Business Review and Future
Developments
The principal activity of the Group (AfriTin and its
subsidiaries) is the exploration and development of mining and
exploration projects in both Namibia and South Africa. A review of
the Group's progress and prospects is given in the CEO's statement
in this Annual Report.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group is subject to a variety of risks, specifically those
relating to the mining and exploration industry. As an
entrepreneurial business operating in emerging markets, there is
clearly an elevated risk which is balanced by potentially greater
rewards. The Board is mindful of and monitors both its corporate
risks and individual project risks. Outlined below are the
principal risk factors that the Board feels may affect performance.
The risks detailed below are not exhaustive, and further risks and
uncertainties may exist which are currently unidentified or
considered to be immaterial. The risks are not presented in any
order of priority.
Risk and Impact Mitigation
Volatility Tin and tantalum prices are The Board and management
of metal prices subject to high levels of constantly monitor the
volatility and are impacted market in which the Group
by numerous factors that are operates. Long-term financial
outside of the control of planning is undertaken
the Group. A low tin or tantalum on a regular basis.
price could affect the financial
performance of the Company
which may affect the ability
of the Group to fund future
growth.
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Foreign Exchange With AfriTin's operations The Company holds the majority
mainly in Namibia and South of its funds in major currencies.
Africa, but tin sales based It attempts to match cash
in US Dollars and funding held in a particular currency
based in Sterling, the volatility to the currency in which
and movement in the Rand could liabilities are incurred.
be a significant factor to
the Group.
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Development Development projects have Feasibility studies and
projects no operating history upon construction are done by
which to base estimates of experienced geoscientists
future cash operating costs. and engineers. Independent
For development projects, third-party experts are
estimates of proven and probable used to verify all key
reserves and cash operating assumptions. The Phase
costs are, to a large extent, 1 Pilot Plant will assist
based on the interpretation in understanding the metallurgy
of geological data obtained and processing elements
from drill holes and other of the project which will
sampling techniques and feasibility provide essential up-front
studies which derive estimates information for the implementation
of cash operating costs based of Phase 2.
upon anticipated tonnage and
grades of ore to be mined
and processed, as well as
the con guration of the ore
body, expected recovery rates,
comparable facility and equipment
operating costs, anticipated
climatic conditions and other
factors.
As a result, it is possible
that actual cash operating
costs and economic returns
may differ materially from
those currently estimated.
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Exploration The business of exploration Exploration projects are
and mining for minerals involves a high carefully managed with
risks degree of risk. Whilst the regular review by the Board
discovery of a mineral deposit of progress against targets
may result in substantial and expenditure. Funds
rewards, few properties at are only expended on areas
the exploration stage are deemed prospective.
ultimately developed into
producing mines. The Group adheres strictly
to a health and safety
The operations of the Group programme. When constructing
may be disrupted by a variety a mine site, external geotechnical,
of risks and hazards which environmental and geo-hydrological
are beyond the control of consultants are used to
the Company, including geological, ensure all potential risks
geotechnical and seismic factors, of this nature are understood
environmental hazards, industrial and mitigation plans are
accidents, occupational and put in place.
health hazards, technical
failures, labour disputes,
unexpected rock properties,
explosions, ooding, and extended
interruptions due to inclement
or hazardous weather conditions
and other acts of God.
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Social license Past environmental incidents Our ability to maintain
to operate in the extractive industry regulatory compliance in
highlight risks such as water order to protect the environment,
management, tailings storage as well as the health and
facilities and other potential safety of our host communities
hazards to both the environment and our workers remains
and community health and safety. our top priority. We seek
to build partnerships with
host governments and local
communities based on trust
to drive shared long-term
value while working to
minimize the social and
environmental impacts of
our activities. The Board
oversees the Company's
environmental, safety and
health, corporate social
responsibility programs,
and policies and performance.
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Capital budget Whilst best estimates are The management team and
overruns used in preparing capital the Board regularly review
project budgets, the strategy expenditure on projects.
of relying on historical mine This includes reviewing
information prior to construction actual costs against budgeted
of the Phase 1 Pilot Plant costs, updating working
coupled with the fact that capital models and assessing
these budgets are dependent potential impacts on future
on a number of external factors cash flow.
which are beyond the control
of the Group, results in a
risk of material overruns
versus budget.
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Power and water Power sources and water supply The Company has concluded
supply are key to the functioning a formal electrical power
of viable mining operations. supply agreement with Namibia
A lack of power or water, Power Corporation for power
or uncertainties around their at the mining and processing
uninterrupted supply, would facility in Uis and this
adversely impact the feasibility will provide enough power
of the operation. for Phase 1 of the project.
Diesel generators will
serve as backup power.
A geohydrological study,
water drilling and test
pumping programme has been
completed. This work has
confirmed the viability
of using groundwater sources
to supply the Phase 1 Pilot
Plant with the required
process water.
Solutions for Phase 2 in
terms of both electrical
power and water supply
are in the process of being
reviewed.
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Country and AfriTin's operations are predominantly The AfriTin team is highly
political based in Namibia and South experienced at operating
Africa. Emerging market economies in Africa. AfriTin routinely
are generally subject to greater monitors political and
risks including legal, regulatory, regulatory developments
tax, economic and political in its countries of operation
risks, which are potentially at both regional and local
subject to rapid change. level.
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Key man risk The success and operational Remuneration arrangements
performance of the Group is are intended to be sufficiently
dependent on the skills, expertise competitive to attract,
and knowledge of management retain and motivate high-quality
and qualified personnel. Company executives capable of achieving
profitability could be impacted the Company's objectives,
in the event that one or more thereby enhancing shareholder
of these individuals leave value.
the business.
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Financing The successful extraction The Group has sufficient
of tin will require signi funds for its near-term
cant capital investment. The goal of bringing the Uis
Group's ability to raise further pilot plant into production
funds will depend on the success and has a supportive shareholder
of existing and acquired operations. base to engage with for
Market conditions may not future funding rounds.
be conducive to a financing. Furthermore, the Group
The Group may not be successful monitors cash flows on
in procuring the requisite a monthly basis.
funds.
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Results and Dividend
The Group's results show a loss for the year of GBP1 057 520.
The Directors will not be recommending a dividend.
Share Capital and Funding
Full details of the authorised and issued share capital,
together with details of the movements in the Company's issued
share capital during the year, are shown in Note 17. The Company
has one class of ordinary shares which carry no right to fixed
income. Each share carries the right to one vote at general
meetings of the Company.
Directors
The Directors who served the Company during the year are as
follows:
Anthony Viljoen (appointed 23 October 2017) Chief Executive Officer
Glen Parsons (appointed 23 October 2017) Chairman/Independent
Non-Executive Director
Laurence Robb (appointed 23 October 2017) Independent Non-Executive Director
Roger Williams (appointed 23 October 2017) Independent Non-Executive Director
Terence Goodlace (appointed 23 May 2018) Independent Non-Executive Director
Directors' Interests
The Directors' beneficial interests in the shares of the Company
at 28 February 2019 were:
Ordinary shares
of no par
value Share options
Anthony Viljoen 4 775 793 7 000 000
Glen Parsons 1 396 011 3 000 000
Roger Williams 1 381 765 2 500 000
Laurence Robb 394 586 2 500 000
Terence Goodlace - 2 500 000
Directors' Indemnity Insurance
The Group has maintained insurance throughout the year for its
Directors and officers against the consequences of actions brought
against them in relation to their duties for the Group.
Employee Involvement Policies
The Group places considerable value on the awareness and
involvement of its employees in the Group's exploration and
development activities. Within bounds of commercial
confidentiality, information is disseminated to all levels of staff
about matters that affect the progress of the Group, and that are
of interest and concern to them as employees.
Creditors' Payment Policy and Practice
The Group's policy is to ensure that, in the absence of dispute,
all suppliers are dealt with in accordance with its standard
payment policy to abide by the terms of payment agreed with
suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction. Suppliers
are made aware of the terms of payment. The number of days of
average daily purchases included in trade payables at 28 February
2019 was 30 days.
Related-party Transactions
Details of related-party transactions are detailed in Note 23 of
the consolidated financial statements.
Events after Balance Sheet Date
Events after balance sheet date are detailed in Note 22 of the
consolidated financial statements.
Statement as to Disclosure of Information to Auditor
The Directors who were in office on the date of approval of
these financial statements have confirmed that, as far as they are
aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor
is unaware. Each of the Directors has confirmed that they have
taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Directors in
order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information
and to establish that it has been communicated to the auditor.
Auditor
The Company's auditor, BDO LLP, was appointed on 10 September
2018 and has expressed their willingness to continue in office. The
Directors will place a resolution before the Annual General Meeting
to reappoint BDO LLP as the Company's auditor for the ensuing
year.
Electronic Communications
The maintenance and integrity of the Group's website is the
responsibility of the Directors; the work carried out by the
auditor does not involve consideration of these matters and
accordingly the auditor accepts no responsibility for any changes
that may have occurred to the financial statements since they were
initially presented on the website.
The Group's website is maintained in compliance with AIM Rule
26.
By order of the Board
AR VILJOEN
Chief Executive Officer
1 July 2019
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Introduction
As a listed company traded on the AIM market of the London Stock
Exchange we recognise the importance of sound corporate governance
throughout our organisation giving our shareholders and other
stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers and the
wider community confidence in our business. We endeavour to conduct
our business in an ethical and sensitive manner irrespective of
race, colour or creed.
AfriTin has chosen to adopt the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA)
Corporate Governance Code 2018 for Smaller Companies. The table
below outlines how we apply each of the code's ten key principles
to our business.
Principle Application
1. Establish a The Company is the first pure tin company listed
strategy and business in London and its vision is to create a portfolio
model which promote of world-class, conflict-free, tin-producing
long-term value assets. The Company's flagship asset is the
for shareholders. Uis brownfield tin mine in Namibia, formerly
the world's largest hard-rock tin mine.
The Company is managed by an experienced Board
of Directors and management team with a current
two-fold strategy: fast track Uis brownfield
tin mine in Namibia to commercial production
(the intention is to ramp up to 5 000 tonnes
of concentrate) and consolidate other quality
African tin assets. The Company strives to capitalise
on the solid supply/demand fundamentals of tin
by developing a critical mass of tin resource
inventory, achieving production in the near
term and further scaling production by consolidating
tin assets in Africa.
The Company is subject to a variety of risks,
specifically those relating to the mining and
exploration industry. The principal risk factors
facing the business as well as mitigation of
those risks are outlined in the Directors' Report
in this Annual Report.
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2. Seek to understand The Board is committed to maintaining good communications
and meet shareholder and having a constructive dialogue with all
needs and expectations. its shareholders.
Management, led by the CEO, undertake regular
presentations and roadshows to investors as
appropriate. This enables them to develop a
balanced understanding of the issues and concerns
of shareholders. The views of shareholders are
communicated to the rest of the Board.
Furthermore, the Company keeps shareholders
informed on the Company's progress through its
public announcements and its website. All reports
and press releases are published in the Investor
Relations section of the Company's website.
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3. Take into account The Board recognises that its prime responsibility
wider stakeholder is to promote the success of the Company for
and social responsibilities the benefit of its members as a whole. This
and their implications success is largely reliant on its relations
for long-term with its stakeholders, both internal (employees
success. and shareholders) and external (customers, suppliers,
business partners and advisors).
Employees, community members and other stakeholders
work in collaboration with one another and with
transparency and accountability. Open dialogue
and engagement with community members at our
sites is central to maintaining a successful
relationship and essential to ensuring long-term
sustainability for all parties involved.
The Company endeavours to systematically examine
the environmental impact of any of our operations
and will adopt measures to mitigate this. The
goal is to minimise the negative impacts of
the different processes related to the extraction
of tin on the environment. The Company operates
in the most environmentally and socially responsible
way possible.
The Company maintains a regular dialogue with
key suppliers.
The Company places considerable value on the
awareness and involvement of its employees in
its activities. Within bounds of commercial
confidentiality, information is disseminated
to all levels of staff about matters that affect
the progress of the Company and that are of
interest and concern to them as employees.
The Company has set up a share option scheme
for key employees which will give them a stake
in the Company's long-term success.
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4. Embed effective As an entrepreneurial business operating in
risk management, emerging markets there is clearly an elevated
considering both risk which is balanced by potentially greater
opportunities rewards. The Board is mindful of and monitors
and threats, throughout both its corporate risks and individual project
the organisation. risks.
The Board ensures that there is a risk-management
framework in place which identifies and addresses
all relevant risks in order to execute and deliver
strategy. Key risks are reviewed by the Board
regularly and disclosed in the Directors' Report.
The Audit Committee receives feedback from the
external auditors on the state of its internal
controls and reports their findings to the Board.
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5. Maintain the The Board is comprised of a Chairman, three
Board as a well-functioning, Non-Executive Directors and the CEO.
balanced team
led by the chair. The roles of the Chairman and CEO are clearly
separated.
The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operational
management of the business and is supported
by a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Operating
Officer, geologists and mining engineers.
The Chairman is responsible for the leadership
and effective working of the Board, for the
implementation of sound corporate governance,
for setting the Board agenda, and ensuring that
Directors receive accurate, timely and clear
information.
The Chairman and Non-Executive Directors (Glen
Parsons, Terence Goodlace, Laurence Robb and
Roger Williams) are considered by the Board
to be independent of management and free to
exercise independent judgement.
The Board meets at least every three months
or at any other time deemed necessary for the
good management of the business. All Directors
have attended all Board meetings whilst being
a Director of the Company.
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6. Ensure that Directors who have been appointed to the Company
between them the have been chosen because of the skills and experience
Directors have they offer.
the necessary
up-to-date experience, The composition of the Board as well as biographical
skills and capabilities. details are included within the Board of Directors
page on the Company website.
Furthermore, the Company has put in place an
Audit Committee and a Remuneration Committee.
The Directors have access to training (online
training or external training courses) to ensure
that their skills are kept up to date.
The Board and its committees will also seek
external expertise and advice where required.
Directors are briefed on regulations that are
relevant to their role as directors of an AIM-quoted
company from the Company's Nominated Advisor.
Robert Sewell (Chief Financial Officer) and
Frans van Daalen (Chief Operating Officer) attend
Board meetings by invitation to provide input
from a financial and operational perspective.
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7. Evaluate Board The Board considers evaluation of its performance
performance based and that of its committees and individual directors
on clear and relevant to be an integral part of corporate governance
objectives, seeking to ensure it has the necessary skills, experience
continuous improvement. and abilities to fulfil its responsibilities.
The goal of the Board evaluation process is
to identify and address opportunities for improving
the performance of the Board and to solicit
honest, genuine and constructive feedback.
The Chairman is responsible for ensuring the
evaluation process is "fit for purpose", as
well as dealing with matters raised during the
process.
Succession planning is a vital task for boards
and the management of succession planning represents
a key measure of the effectiveness of the Board.
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8. Promote a corporate The Company has a strong ethical culture, which
culture that is is promoted by the Board and the management
based on ethical team.
values and behaviours.
The Company endeavours to conduct its business
in an ethical, professional and responsible
manner, treating all employees, customers, suppliers
and partners with equal courtesy and respect
at all times.
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9. Maintain governance The Board approves the Company's strategy and
structures and ensures that necessary resources are in place
processes that in order for the Company to meet its objectives.
are fit for purpose
and support good Whilst the Board has delegated the operational
decision-making management of the Company to the Chief Executive
by the Board. Officer and other senior management, there are
detailed specific matters subject to the approval
of the Board. These include:
* annual budget;
* interim and final financial statements;
* management structure and appointments;
* mergers, acquisitions and disposals;
* capital raising;
* joint ventures and investments;
* projects of a capital nature; and
* significant contracts.
The Non-Executive Directors have a particular
responsibility to constructively challenge the
strategy proposed by the executive management
team, to scrutinise and challenge performance,
to ensure appropriate remuneration, and to ensure
that succession planning arrangements are in
place in relation to senior members of the management
team. The senior management team enjoy open
access to the Non-Executive Directors.
The Chairman is responsible for leadership of
the Board and ensuring its effectiveness. The
Chairman with the assistance of the Chief Executive
Officer sets the Board's agenda and ensures
that adequate time is available for discussion
of all agenda items, in particular strategic
issues.
The role of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration
Committee is set out further on in this report.
The governance structures will evolve over time
in parallel with the Company's objectives, strategy,
and business model to reflect the development
of the Company.
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10. Communicate The Board is committed to maintaining good communication
how the company and having constructive dialogue with all of
is governed and its stakeholders, including shareholders, providing
is performing them with access to information to enable them
by maintaining to come to informed decisions about the Company.
a dialogue with The Investor Relations section on the Company's
shareholders and website provides all required regulatory information
other relevant as well as additional information shareholders
stakeholders. may find helpful including:
* information on Board members, advisors and
significant shareholdings;
* a historical list of the Company's announcements;
* corporate governance information;
* historical Annual Reports and notices of Annual
General Meetings; and
* share price information and interactive charting
facilities to assist shareholders in analysing
performance.
Results of shareholder meetings and details
of votes cast will be publicly announced through
the regulatory system and displayed on the Company's
website with suitable explanations of any actions
undertaken as a result of any significant votes
against resolutions.
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The Board of Directors
The Board currently comprises:
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
-- Glen Parsons (appointed 23 October 2017)
Independent Non-Executive Directors
-- Roger Williams (appointed 23 October 2017)
-- Laurence Robb (appointed 23 October 2017)
-- Terence Goodlace (appointed 23 May 2018)
Executive Director
-- Anthony Viljoen (appointed 23 October 2017) Chief Executive Officer
Operational management in South Africa and Namibia is led by
Anthony Viljoen supported by a Chief Financial Officer (Robert
Sewell), a Chief Operating Officer (Frans van Daalen), geologists
and mining engineers. Operational management is also supported
technically through various consultancy agreements that were in
place during the year under review.
The Board met formally four times during the year and also met
frequently on an ad-hoc basis. This included Board site visits to
Uis.
All press releases, including quarterly operational updates, are
approved by the entire Board.
The Audit Committee
The Audit Committee meets at least twice a year and is composed
exclusively of Non-Executive Directors: Roger Williams (Chairman)
and Glen Parsons. The Chief Financial Officer, Robert Sewell,
attends Audit Committee meetings by invitation. The committee is
responsible for:
-- reviewing the annual financial statements and interim reports
prior to approval, focusing on changes in accounting policies and
practices, major judgemental areas, significant audit adjustments,
going concern and compliance with accounting standards, stock
exchange and legal requirements;
-- receiving and considering reports on internal financial
controls, including reports from the auditors, and reporting their
findings to the Board;
-- considering the appointment of the auditors and their
remuneration including reviewing and monitoring their independence
and objectivity;
-- meeting with the auditors to discuss the scope of the audit,
issues arising from their work and any matters the auditors wish to
raise; and
-- developing and implementing policy on the engagement of the
external auditor to supply non-audit services.
The Audit Committee is provided with details of any proposed
related-party transactions in order to consider and approve the
terms and conditions of such transactions.
The Audit Committee met four times during the year to consider
the following agenda items:
March 2018:
-- External audit plan for the period ended February 2018
July 2018:
-- External audit report
-- Critical accounting estimates
-- Going concern
-- Impairment
-- Approval of the Annual Report for the period ended February 2018
October 2018:
-- Half-year results and report to 31 August 2018
-- Going concern assessment
-- Capitalisation of costs
-- Related-party transaction
February 2019:
-- Auditor independence
-- External audit plan for the year ended February 2019
The Remuneration Committee
Prior to the appointment of Terence Goodlace to the Board,
remuneration matters had been dealt with by the full Board. With a
larger Board in place, a subcommittee was constituted comprising
Non-Executive Directors Glen Parsons (Chairman) and Roger
Williams.
The Committee is responsible for reviewing the performance of
senior management and for setting the scale and structure of their
remuneration, determining the payment of bonuses, considering the
grant of options under any share option scheme and, in particular,
the price per share and the application of performance standards
which may apply to any such grant, paying due regard to the
interests of shareholders as a whole and the performance of the
Group.
The Committee met for the first time in October 2018 and
considered:
-- an independent Paterson banding and job evaluation report for all employees
-- full time contracts of employment for key contractors
-- salary increases for staff and senior management
-- criteria for payment of future bonuses
-- the award of share options for senior management.
The Committee will meet at least once a year.
Internal Controls
The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the Group's
systems of internal controls and for reviewing their effectiveness.
These internal controls are designed to safeguard the assets of the
Group and to ensure the reliability of financial information for
both internal use and external publication. Whilst the Board are
aware that no system can provide absolute assurance against
material misstatement or loss, in light of the increased activity
and further development of the Group, continuing reviews of
internal controls will be undertaken to ensure that they are
adequate and effective.
Risk Management
The Board considers risk assessment to be important in achieving
its strategic objectives. Project milestones and timelines are
regularly reviewed.
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors'
Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and regulations.
The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 requires the Directors to
prepare Group financial statements for each financial year in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Directors are required by the AIM Rules of the London Stock
Exchange to prepare Group financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by
the European Union ("EU").
The financial statements of the Group are required by law to
give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's affairs at
the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the
Group for that year and are required by IFRS as adopted in the EU
to reflect fairly the financial position and performance of the
Group.
In preparing the Group financial statements, the Directors are
required to:
i) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
ii) Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
iii) State whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU; and
iv) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue
in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting
records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's
transactions, disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the Group, and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies (Guernsey) Law,
2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the corporate and financial information included on the Group's
website. Legislation in Guernsey governing the preparation and
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation
in other jurisdictions.
The Directors confirm they have discharged their
responsibilities as noted above.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 28 February 2019
Year ended As restated
28 February (Note 3)
2019 Period ended
GBP 28 February
2018
Notes GBP
Continuing operations
Revenue 4 26 782 17 826
Administrative expenses 5 (1 097 718) (1 551 662)
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Operating loss (1 070 936) (1 533 836)
Finance income 7 13 416 2
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Loss before tax (1 057 520) (1 533 834)
Income tax expense 8 - -
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Loss for the year/ period (1 057 520) (1 533 834)
Other comprehensive income
Items that will or may be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation (1 577) -
of share-based payment reserve
Exchange differences on translation (421 827) -
of foreign operations
Exchange differences on non-controlling 332 -
interest
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Total comprehensive income for the
year/period (1 480 592) (1 533 834)
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Loss for the year/ period attributable
to:
Owners of the parent (1 050 074) (1 533 464)
Non-controlling interests (7 446) (370)
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(1 057 520) (1 533 834)
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Total comprehensive income attributable
to:
Owners of the parent (1 473 478) (1 533 464)
Non-controlling interests (7 114) (370)
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(1 480 592) (1 533 834)
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Loss per ordinary share
Basic and diluted loss per share
(in pence) 9 (0.23) (0.83)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 28 February 2019
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
Notes GBP GBP
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets: exploration and
evaluation 11 7 012 317 6 300 864
Property, plant and equipment 12 5 785 043 538 369
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Total non-current assets 12 797 360 6 839 233
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Current assets
Inventories 25 221 -
Trade and other receivables 13 474 963 121 687
Cash and cash equivalents 14 1 781 335 2 904 767
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Total current assets 2 281 519 3 026 454
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Total assets 15 078 879 9 865 687
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Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 17 17 337 718 10 853 631
Accumulated deficit (2 583 538) (1 533 464)
Warrant reserve 18 78 651 29 783
Share-based payment reserve 19 220 729 -
Foreign currency translation reserve (421 827) -
Equity attributable to the owners
of the parent 14 631 733 9 349 950
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Non-controlling interests (7 484) (370)
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Total equity 14 624 249 9 349 580
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Non-current liabilities
Environmental rehabilitation liability 16 75 180 -
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Total non-current liabilities 75 180 -
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 15 379 450 516 107
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Total current liabilities 379 450 516 107
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Total equity and liabilities 15 078 879 9 865 687
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The notes further on in this report form part of these financial
statements.
The financial statements were authorised and approved for issue
by the Board of directors and authorised for issue on 1 July
2019.
AR VILJOEN
Director
1 July 2019
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 28 February 2019
Foreign
Share-based currency
Share Accumulated Warrant payment translation Non-controlling Total
capital deficit reserve reserve reserve(1) Total interests equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Total equity
at 1 September
2017 - - - - - - - -
Loss for the
period - (1 533 464) - - - (1 533 464) (370) (1 533 834)
Transactions
with owners:
Warrants
granted in
period (29 783) - 29 783 - - - - -
Issue of 11 172 11 172
shares 559 - - - - 11 172 559 - 559
Share issue
costs (289 145) - - - - (289 145) - (289 145)
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Total equity
at 28
February 10 853
2018 631 (1 533 464) 29 783 - - 9 349 950 (370) 9 349 580
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Loss for the
year - (1 050 074) - - - (1 050 074) (7 446) (1 057 520)
Other
comprehensive
income - - - (1 577) (421 827) (423 404) 332 (423 072)
Transactions
with owners:
Warrants
granted in
year (48 868) - 48 868 - - - - -
Share-based
payments in
the year - - - 222 306 - 222 306 - 222 306
Issue of
shares 6 858 813 - - - - 6 858 813 - 6 858 813
Share issue
costs (325 858) - - - - (325 858) - (325 858)
Total equity
at 28
February 17 337 14 624
2019 718 (2 583 538) 78 651 220 729 (421 827) 14 631 733 (7 484) 249
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1 Foreign exchange differences in the period ending 28 February
2018 were not material.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 28 February 2019
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
Notes GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss before taxation (1 057 520) (1 533 834)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation property, plant and
equipment 12 22 824 378
Share-based payments 205 962 552 520
Equity-settled transactions - 48 611
Finance income 7 (13 416) (2)
Changes in working capital:
Increase in receivables (379 245) (98 815)
Increase in inventory (26 222) -
(Decrease)/ increase in payables (119 708) 364 078
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Net cash used in operating activities (1 367 325) (667 064)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Finance income 13 416 2
Purchase of exploration and evaluation
assets 11 (570 767) (177 747)
Cash costs relating to Dawnmin acquisition - (6 235)
Cash element of Greenhills and Dawnmin
acquisitions - 60 799
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment 12 (4 901 993) (515 843)
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Net cash used in investing activities (5 459 344) (639 024)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issue of shares 5 682 954 4 210 855
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Net cash generated from financing
activities 5 682 954 4 210 855
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Net (decrease)/ increase in cash
and cash equivalents (1 143 715) 2 904 767
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 2 904 767 -
Foreign exchange differences 20 283 -
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Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the period 14 1 781 335 2 904 767
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 28 February 2019
1. Corporate information and principal activities
AfriTin Mining Limited ("AfriTin") was incorporated and
domiciled in Guernsey on 1 September 2017, and admitted to the AIM
market in London on 9 November 2017. The company's registered
office is 18-20 Le Pollet, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WH and
operates from 2nd Floor, Building 3, Illovo Edge Office Park,
Corner Harries and Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2116, South
Africa.
These financial statements are for the year ended 28 February
2019 and the comparative figures are for the period from 1
September 2017 to 28 February 2018.
The AfriTin Group comprises AfriTin Mining Limited and its
subsidiaries as noted below.
During the year the Company acquired 100% in Tantalum Investment
Pty Limited, a company containing Namibian exploration licenses
EPL5445 and EPL5670 for the exploration of tin, tantalum and other
associated minerals.
AfriTin Mining Limited ("AML") is an investment holding company
and holds 100% of Guernsey subsidiary, Greenhills Resources Limited
("GRL").
GRL is an investment holding company that holds investments in
resource-based tin and tantalum exploration companies in Namibia
and South Africa. The Namibian subsidiary is AfriTin Mining
(Namibia) Pty Limited ("AfriTin Namibia") (previously named Dawnmin
Africa Investments Pty Limited), in which GRL holds 100% equity
interest. The South African subsidiaries are Mokopane Tin Company
Pty Limited "Mokopane" and Pamish Investments 71 Pty Limited
"Pamish 71", in which GRL holds 100% equity interest.
AfriTin Namibia owns an 85% equity interest in Uis Tin Mine
Company Pty Limited "Uis Tin Mine" (previously named Guinea Fowl
Investments no 27 Pty Limited). The minority shareholder in Uis Tin
Mine is The Small Miners of Uis who own 15%.
Mokopane owns a 74% equity interest in Renetype Pty Limited
"Renetype" and a 50% equity interest in Jaxson 641 Pty Limited
"Jaxson".
The minority shareholders in Renetype are African Women
Enterprises Investments Pty Limited and Cannosia Trading 62 CC who
own 10% and 16% respectively.
The minority shareholder in Jaxson is Lerama Resources Pty
Limited who owns a 50% interest in Jaxson.
Pamish 71 owns a 74% interest in Zaaiplaats Mining Pty Limited
"Zaaiplaats". The minority shareholder in Zaaiplaats is Tamiforce
Pty Limited who owns 26%.
As at 28 February 2019, the AfriTin Group comprised:
Equity holding
and voting Country of Functional
Company rights incorporation currency Nature of activities
AfriTin Mining Limited N/A Guernsey GBP Ultimate Holding
Company
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Greenhills Resources 100% Guernsey GBP Holding Company
Limited(1)
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AfriTin Mining Pty Limited(1) 100% South Africa ZAR Group support services
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Tantalum Investment 100% Namibia NAD Tin & Tantalum
Pty Limited(1) Exploration
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AfriTin Mining (Namibia) 100% Namibia NAD Tin & Tantalum
Pty Limited(2) Exploration
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Uis Tin Mine Company 85% Namibia NAD Tin & Tantalum
Pty Limited(3) Exploration & Development
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Mokopane Tin Company 100% South Africa ZAR Holding Company
Pty Limited(2)
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Renetype Pty Limited(4) 74% South Africa ZAR Tin & Tantalum
Exploration
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Jaxson 641 Pty Limited(4) 50% South Africa ZAR Tin & Tantalum
Exploration
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Pamish Investments 71 100% South Africa ZAR Holding Company
Pty Limited(2)
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Zaaiplaats Mining Pty 74% South Africa ZAR Property Owning
Limited(5)
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(1) Held directly by AfriTin Mining Limited
(2) Held by Greenhills Resources Limited
(3) Held by AfriTin Mining (Namibia) Pty Limited
(4) Held by Mokopane Tin Company Pty Limited
(5) Held by Pamish Investments 71 Pty Limited
These financial statements are presented in Pound Sterling (GBP)
because that is the currency in which the Group has raised funding
on the AIM market in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, Pound
Sterling (GBP) is the functional currency of the ultimate holding
company, AfriTin Mining Limited.
2. Significant accounting policies
Basis of accounting
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards, International
Accounting Standards and Interpretations (collectively "IFRS")
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") as
adopted by the European Union ("EU adopted IFRS").
The Group has adopted the standards, amendments and
interpretations effective for annual periods beginning on or after
1 March 2018. The adoption of these standards and amendments did
not have a material effect on the financial statements of the
Group. See Note 3.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention. The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain
critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to
exercise judgement in the process of applying the Group's
accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of
judgement or complexity and areas where assumptions and estimates
are significant to the consolidated financial statements are
discussed further in this note. The principal accounting policies
are set out below.
Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis. In arriving at this position, the Directors have had regard
to the fact that the AfriTin Group has sufficient cash and other
assets to fund administrative and other committed expenditure for a
period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report.
On 22 May 2019, the Company completed an equity fundraising by
way of a direct subscription of 99 613 074 ordinary shares of no
par value in the Company at a price of 3 pence per share, to raise
approximately GBP3 million before expenses.
Additionally, on 22 May 2019, a standby working capital facility
of ZAR30million (c. GBP1.7million) was entered into between the
Company and Bushveld Minerals Limited ("Bushveld"). Bushveld has
agreed to a 12-month facility towards funding the general corporate
and working capital requirements of the Group, including
operational expenses prior to production.
The Directors have reviewed the Group's cashflow forecasts and
sensitivities for a period of at least 12 months from the date of
this report. In doing so, careful consideration was given to
potential risks to the forecasts, including pricing and production
ramp up. The forecasts indicate that the Group retains sufficient
liquidity from existing cash resources, operating cashflows and the
available standby working capital facility to meet its liabilities
as they fall due under the base case cashflow forecast and
reasonably possible sensitivities.
Accordingly, the Directors have concluded that the going concern
basis in the preparation of the financial statements remains
appropriate and that there are no material uncertainties that would
cast doubt on that basis of preparation.
Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured 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 over 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 Group applies the acquisition method to account for business
combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of
a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the
liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the
equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred
includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a
contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business
combination are measured initially at their fair values at the
acquisition date. The Group recognises any non-controlling interest
in the acquiree on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, either at
fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share
of the recognised amounts of acquiree's identifiable net
assets.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the
acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer's previously held
equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured to fair value at the
acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such
re-measurement are recognised in profit or loss.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the Group is
recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent
changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration that is
deemed to be an asset or liability are recognised either in profit
or loss or as a change to other comprehensive income. Contingent
consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured, and
its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.
The acquisition of subsidiaries that do not meet the definition
of a business and hold early stage exploration licenses are
accounted for as asset purchases with the fair value of
consideration being allocated to the assets.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains/losses
on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. When
necessary, amounts reported by subsidiaries have been adjusted to
conform with the Group's accounting policies.
Disposal of subsidiaries
When the Group ceases to have control, any retained interest in
the entity is measured to its fair value at the date when control
is lost, with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or
loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the
purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an
associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any
amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in
respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had
directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may
mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive
income are reclassified to profit or loss.
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified
separately from the Group's equity therein. Those interests of
non-controlling shareholders that present ownership interests
entitling their holders to a proportionate share of the net assets
upon liquidation are initially measured at fair value. Subsequent
to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is
the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the
non-controlling interests' share of subsequent changes in equity.
Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling
interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests
having a deficit balance.
Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the
internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker.
The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for
allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating
segments, has been identified as the management steering committee
that makes strategic decisions.
Foreign currencies
Functional and presentational currency
The individual financial statements of each Group company are
prepared in the currency of the primary economic environment in
which they operate (its functional currency). For the purpose of
the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial
position of each group company are expressed in Pound Sterling,
which is the functional currency of the Company, and the
presentation currency for the consolidated financial
statements.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional
currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the
transaction or valuation date where items are re-measured. Foreign
exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of
monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
are recognised in the income statement, except when deferred in
other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges and
qualifying net investment hedges. Foreign exchange gains and losses
that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are
presented in the income statement within "finance income or costs".
All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the
income statement.
Group companies
The results and financial position of all the Group entities
(none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy)
that have a financial currency different from the presentation
currency are translated into the presentation currency as
follows:
i) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are
translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance
sheet;
ii) income and expenses for each income statement are translated
at average exchange rates (unless the average is not a reasonable
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on
the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are
translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and
iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.
Revenue recognition
The Group is yet to commence commercial production and thus
there has been no revenue from the sale of tin during the year (the
Group's primary activity).
The Group has however generated an immaterial amount of revenue
from the sale of sand. Revenue is recognised in line with the
transfer of goods and services to customers. The amount recognised
reflects the amount to which the Group expects to be entitled in
exchange for those goods and services. Sales contracts are
evaluated to determine the performance obligations, the transaction
price and the point at which there is transfer of control.
The transaction price is the amount of consideration due in
exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to the
customer and is allocated against the performance obligations and
recognised in accordance with whether control is recognised over a
defined period or at a specific point in time.
Finance income
Interest income is recognised when it is probable that economic
benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be
measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by
reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest
rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated
future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial
asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial
recognition.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable
and deferred tax.
The tax charge is based on taxable profit for the period. The
Group's liability for current tax is calculated by using tax rates
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting
date.
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities
in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in
the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the
"balance sheet liability" method.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable
temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available
against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to
apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is
settled based upon rates enacted and substantively enacted at the
reporting date. Deferred tax is charged or credited to profit or
loss, except when it relates to items credited or charged to other
comprehensive income, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt
with in other comprehensive income.
Intangible exploration and evaluation assets
All costs associated with mineral exploration and evaluation,
including the costs of acquiring prospecting licenses; mineral
production licenses and annual license fees; rights to explore;
topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies;
exploratory drilling; trenching, sampling and activities to
evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial viability of
extracting a mineral resource; are capitalised as intangible
exploration and evaluation assets and subsequently measured at
cost.
If an exploration project is successful, the related
expenditures will be transferred at cost to property, plant and
equipment and amortised over the estimated life of the commercial
ore reserves on a unit of production basis (with this charge being
taken through profit or loss). Where capitalised costs relate to
both development projects and exploration projects, the Group
reclassifies a portion of the costs which are considered
attributable to near term production based on a percentage of the
ore resource expected to be mined in the relevant phase. Where a
project does not lead to the discovery of commercially viable
quantities of mineral resources and is relinquished, abandoned, or
is considered to be of no further commercial value to the Group,
the related costs are recognised in the income statement.
The recoverability of deferred exploration costs is dependent
upon the discovery of economically viable ore reserves, the ability
of the Group to obtain necessary financing to complete the
development of ore reserves and future profitable production or
proceeds from the extraction or disposal thereof.
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets
Intangible exploration and evaluation assets are reviewed
regularly for indicators of impairment following the guidance in
IFRS 6 "Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources" and
tested for impairment where such indicators exist.
In accordance with IFRS 6, the Group considers the following
facts and circumstances in their assessment of whether the Group's
exploration assets may be impaired:
-- whether the period for which the Group has the right to
explore in a specific area has expired during the period or will
expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed;
or
-- whether substantive expenditure on further exploration for
and evaluation of mineral resources in a specific area is neither
budgeted nor planned; or
-- whether exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
in a specific area have not led to the discovery of commercially
viable deposits and the Group has decided to discontinue such
activities in the specific area; or
-- whether sufficient data exists to indicate that although a
development in a specific area is likely to proceed, the carrying
amount of the exploration and evaluation assets is unlikely to be
recovered in full from successful development or by sale.
If any such facts or circumstances are noted, the Group, as a
next step, perform an impairment test in accordance with the
provisions of IAS 36. In such circumstances, the aggregate carrying
value of the mining exploration and assets is compared against the
expected recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit. The
recoverable amount is the higher of value in use and the fair value
less costs to sell.
Warrants
The warrants issued by the Company are recorded at fair value on
initial recognition net of transaction costs. The fair value of
warrants granted is recognised as an expense or as share issue
costs, with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value of
the warrants granted is measured using the Black Scholes valuation
model, taking into account the terms and conditions under which the
options were granted. The amount recognised as an expense is
adjusted to reflect the actual number of warrants that vest.
Share-based payments
Where equity settled share options are awarded to Directors or
employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is
charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over
the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into
account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to
vest at each reporting date so that, ultimately, the cumulative
amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of
options that eventually vest. Non-vesting conditions and market
vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options
granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, a
charge is made irrespective of whether the market vesting
conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not adjusted
for failure to achieve a market vesting condition or where a
non-vesting condition is not satisfied.
Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before
they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured
immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the
remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than
employees, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is
charged with the fair value of goods and services received.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less
accumulated depreciation.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided on all plant
and equipment at rates calculated to write each asset down to its
estimated residual value, using the straight-line method over their
estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
-- The mining asset and the decommissioning asset are amortised
over the life of the mine or 20 years whichever is the lesser.
Depreciation begins when the asset is available for use and
continues until the asset is derecognised, even if it is idle;
-- Computer equipment over three years;
-- Furniture over five years;
-- Vehicles over four years.
Mining assets under construction are not depreciated.
The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation
methods are reviewed at each year end and adjusted if
necessary.
Gains or losses on disposal are included in profit or loss.
An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its
recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than
its estimated recoverable amount.
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
At each statement of financial position date, the Group reviews
the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether
there is any indication that those assets have suffered an
impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable
amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent
of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate
cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group
estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to
which the asset belongs.
Where there has been a change in economic conditions that
indicate a possible impairment in a cash-generating unit, the
recoverability of the net book value relating to that mine is
assessed by comparison with the estimated discounted future cash
flows based on management's expectations of future commodity prices
and future costs.
The recoverable amount is the higher of 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
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been
adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit)
is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying
amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense
immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued
amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a
revaluation decrease to the extent that it reverses gains
previously recognised in other comprehensive income.
Where conditions giving rise to impairment subsequently reverse,
the effect of the impairment charge is also reversed as a credit to
the income statement, net of any depreciation that would have been
charged since the impairment.
Inventories
Inventories are initially recognised at cost, and subsequently
at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises all
costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present location and
condition.
Weighted average cost is used to determine the cost of
ordinarily interchangeable items.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's statement of
financial position when the Group becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets
Financial assets are classified as at amortised cost only if the
asset is held to collect the contractual cash flows and the
contractual terms of the asset give rise to cash flows that are
solely payments of principal and interest. At subsequent reporting
dates, financial assets at amortised cost are measured at amortised
cost less any impairment losses.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected
credit losses, defined as the difference between the contractual
cash flows and the cash flows that are expected to be received,
associated with its assets carried at amortised cost. The
impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a
significant increase in credit risk. For trade receivables only,
the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9 is applied, which
requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial
recognition of the receivables. Losses are recognised in the income
statement. When a subsequent event causes the amount of impairment
loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed
through the income statement. In the prior year, under IAS 39,
impairment provisions were recognised when there was objective
evidence that the Group will be unable to collect all of the
amounts due under the terms of the receivable, the amount of such a
provision being the difference between the carrying amount and the
present value of the future expected cash flows associated with the
impaired receivable.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at the fair
value of the consideration receivable less any impairment.
Trade and other receivables are subsequently measured at
amortised cost, less any impairment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at hand and deposits on
a term of not greater than three months.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities include trade and other payables,
derivatives and other longer-term financing, classified into one of
the following categories:
Fair value through profit and loss
The liabilities are carried in the statement of financial
position at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the
consolidated income statement.
Financial liabilities carried at amortised cost
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value.
They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method.
Rehabilitation costs
The net present value of estimated future rehabilitation costs
is provided for in the financial statements and capitalised within
property, plant and equipment on initial recognition.
Rehabilitation will generally occur on closure or after closure of
a mine. Initial recognition is at the time of the construction or
disturbance occurring and thereafter as and when additional
construction or disturbances take place. The estimates are reviewed
annually to take into account the effects of inflation and changes
in the estimated cost of the rehabilitation works and are
discounted using rates that reflect the time value of money. Annual
increases in the provision due to the unwinding of the discount are
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as a finance
cost. The present value of additional disturbances and changes in
the estimate of the rehabilitation liability are recorded to mining
assets against an increase/decrease in the rehabilitation
provision. The rehabilitation asset will be amortised over the life
of the mine once production commences. Rehabilitation projects
undertaken, included in the estimates, are charged to the provision
as incurred. Environmental liabilities, other than rehabilitation
costs, which relate to liabilities arising from specific events,
are expensed when they are known, probable and may be reasonably
estimated.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Group's accounting policies, the
Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and
associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may
differ from these estimates. In particular, information about
significant areas of estimation uncertainty considered by
management in preparing the financial statements is described
below:
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the
estimates are revised if the revision affects only that year, or in
the year of revision and in future years if the revision affects
both current and future years.
i) Decommissioning and rehabilitation obligations
Estimating the future costs of environmental and rehabilitation
obligations is complex and requires management to make estimates
and judgements as most of the obligations will be fulfilled in the
future and contracts and laws are often not clear regarding what is
required. The resulting provisions (see Note 16) are further
influenced by changing technologies, political, environmental,
safety, business and statutory considerations.
The Group's rehabilitation provision is based on the net present
value of management's best estimates of future rehabilitation
costs. Judgement is required in establishing the disturbance and
associated rehabilitation costs at year end, timing of costs,
discount rates and inflation. In forming estimates of the cost of
rehabilitation which are risk adjusted, the Group assessed the
Environmental Management Plan and reports provided by internal
experts. Actual costs incurred in future periods could differ
materially from the estimates and changes to environmental laws and
regulations, life of mine estimates, inflation rates and discount
rates could affect the carrying amount of the provision. The
carrying amount of the rehabilitation obligations for the Group at
28 February 2019 was GBP75 180 (February 2018: GBPnil).
ii) Acquisition of Greenhills Resources Limited ("Greenhills") in the prior period
On 8 November 2017, the Group completed the acquisition of
Greenhills which through its subsidiaries has interests in tin
exploration projects in South Africa. The total cost of the
acquisition was GBP3 328 813. Due to the lack of processes and
outputs relating to Greenhills at the time of purchase, the Board
did not consider the entities acquired to meet the definition of a
business. As such, the Group has accounted for the acquisition of
Greenhills as an asset purchase. Further details are disclosed in
Note 10.
iii) Acquisition of Dawnmin Africa Investments Pty Limited
("Dawnmin") in the prior period (now known as AfriTin Mining
(Namibia) Pty Limited)
On 9 November 2017, the Group completed the acquisition of
Dawnmin which through its subsidiary has interests in tin
exploration projects in Namibia. The total cost of the acquisition
was GBP2 749 349. Due to the lack of processes and outputs relating
to Dawnmin at the time of purchase, the Board did not consider the
entities acquired to meet the definition of a business. As such,
the Group has accounted for the acquisition of Dawnmin as an asset
purchase. Further details are disclosed in Note 10.
iv) Acquisition of Tantalum Investment Pty Limited ("Tantalum") in the current year
On 2 October 2018, the Group completed the acquisition of
Tantalum which has interests in tin exploration projects in
Namibia. The total cost of the acquisition was GBP850 000. Due to
the lack of processes and outputs relating to Tantalum at the time
of purchase, the Board did not consider the entity acquired to meet
the definition of a business. As such, the Group has accounted for
the acquisition of Tantalum as an asset purchase. Further details
are disclosed in Note 10.
v) Impairment of exploration & evaluation assets
Determining whether an exploration and evaluation asset is
impaired requires an assessment of whether there are any indicators
of impairment, including by reference to specific impairment
indicators prescribed in IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of
Mineral Resources. If there is any indication of potential
impairment, an impairment test is required based on value in use of
the asset. The valuation of intangible exploration assets is
dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable deposits
which, in turn, is dependent on future tin prices, future capital
expenditures and environmental, regulatory restrictions and the
successful renewal of licenses. The directors have concluded that
there are no indications of impairment in respect of the carrying
value of intangible assets at 28 February 2019 nor 28 February 2018
based on planned future development of the projects and current and
forecast tin prices. Exploration and evaluation assets are
disclosed fully in Note 11.
vi) Transfer of capitalised exploration costs to property, plant and equipment
On 28 February 2019, the Group transferred the Uis Phase One
exploration and evaluation asset to mine development costs. The
determination that the project had reached a stage of being
commercially viable and technically feasible for extraction
represented a key judgement. In forming this judgement, the Board
considered factors including: a) the mine permit had been awarded;
b) the Project had secured funding
for development and construction of the plant; c) the production
phase due to commence shortly is anticipated to be profitable and
cash generative; d) the mine development plan had been established;
and e) the results of exploration data including internal and
external assessments.
Where capitalised costs relate to both development projects and
exploration projects, the Group reclassifies a portion of the costs
which are considered attributable to near-term production based on
a percentage of the ore resource expected to be mined in the
relevant phase. Judgement was involved in determining the
percentage split of capitalised costs between exploration
expenditure and costs that relate to the development stage asset
and should be transferred to PPE. In calculating the percentage
split, the key inputs were total ore resource, ore resource for
Phase One, nameplate capacity of the plant and estimated timing for
Phase Two.
3. Adoption of new and revised standards
The Company adopted IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" and IFRS 15
"Revenue from Customers" in the year, following the standards
becoming effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January
2018.
IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" addresses the classification and
measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities and
replaces the guidance in IAS 39 that relates to the classification
and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 retains but
simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three
primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised
cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI) and fair
value through profit or loss. The basis of classification depends
on the entity's business model and the contractual cash flow
characteristics of the financial asset. There is now a new expected
credit loss model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model
used in IAS 39. The Group has applied the modified retrospective
approach to transition. The adoption of IFRS 9 did not result in
any material change to the consolidated results of the Group.
Following assessment of the consolidated financial assets and
liabilities no changes to classification of those financial assets
or liabilities was required, apart from the change in
classification of financial assets from loans and receivables to
amortised cost. The Group has applied the expected credit loss
impairment model to its financial assets.
IFRS 15 introduced a single framework for revenue recognition
and clarified principles of revenue recognition. This standard
modifies the determination of when to recognise revenue and how
much revenue to recognise. The core principle is that an entity
recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and
services to the customer of an amount that reflects the
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in
exchange for those goods or services. Whilst the Group is not yet
revenue generating from its primary activity (the sale of tin), the
Group does generate immaterial revenue from the sale of sand. The
adoption of IFRS 15 has had the result of income from the sale of
sand being reclassified from other income to revenue.
Accounting standards and interpretations not applied
Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards
that are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the
Group:
Amendments to existing standards
IFRIC 23 1 January IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
2019
IFRS 9 1 January Amendments to IFRS 9: Prepayment Features with
2019 Negative Compensation
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IAS 28 1 January Amendments to IAS 28: Long-term interests in Associates
2019 and Joint Ventures
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1 January Annual Improvements to IFRSs (2015-2017 Cycle)
2019
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IAS 19 1 January Amendments to IAS 19: Plan Amendment, Curtailment
2019 or Settlement
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1 January Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework
2020 in IFRS Standards
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IFRS 3 1 January Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations - Definition
2020 of a Business
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1 January Definition of Material - Amendments to IAS 1 and
2020 IAS 8
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The Directors anticipate that the adoption of these Standards
and Interpretations in future periods will have no material impact
on the financial statements of the Group based on current
operations.
New standards
IFRS 1 January IFRS 16 introduces a single lease accounting model.
16 Leases 2019 This standard requires lessees to account for
all leases under a single on-balance sheet model.
Under the new standard, a lessee is required to
recognise all lease assets and liabilities on
the balance sheet; recognise amortisation of leased
assets and interest on lease liabilities over
the lease term; and separately present the principal
amount of cash paid and interest in the cash flow
statement.
The requirements of IFRS 16 extend to certain service contracts,
such as mining contractors in which the contractor provides
services and the use of assets, which may impact the Group going
forward as it moves into production and enters into new contracts.
The Group is currently assessing the impact of IFRS 16.
4. Segmental reporting
The reporting segments are identified by the management steering
committee (who are considered to be the chief operating
decision-makers) by the way that the Group's operations are
organised. As at 28 February 2019, the Group operated within two
operating segments, tin exploration activities in Namibia and South
Africa.
Segment results
The following is an analysis of the Group's results by
reportable segment.
South Africa Namibia Total
GBP GBP GBP
Year ended 28 February
2019
Results
Revenue 26 782 - 26 782
Associated costs (13 623) (93 711) (107 334)
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Segmental profit/(loss) 13 159 (93 711) (80 552)
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Period ended 28 February
2018
Results
Revenue 17 826 - 17 826
Associated costs (51 654) (36 574) (88 228)
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Segmental profit/(loss) (33 828) (36 574) (70 402)
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The reconciliation of segmental gross loss to the Group's loss
before tax is as follows:
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Segmental loss (80 552) (70 402)
Unallocated
costs (990 384) (1 463 434)
Finance Income 13 416 2
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Loss before
tax (1 057 520) (1 533 834)
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Unallocated costs mainly comprise of corporate overheads and
costs associated with being listed in London.
In the prior period, unallocated costs mainly comprised one-off
professional fees in relation to the incorporation and listing of
the Company as well as a one-off cost of issuing shares to staff at
GBPnil consideration.
Other segmental information
South Africa Namibia Total
GBP GBP GBP
As at 28 February 2019
Intangible assets - exploration 3 798 7 012
and evaluation 3 214 042 275 317
Other reportable segmental 6 061 6 150
assets 89 103 366 469
Other reportable segmental
liabilities (70 203) (286 546) (356 749)
1 818
Unallocated net assets - - 211
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9 573 14 624
Total consolidated net assets 3 232 942 095 248
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As at 28 February 2018
Intangible assets - exploration 2 941 6 300
and evaluation 3 359 388 476 864
Other reportable segmental
assets 109 903 538 209 648 112
Other reportable segmental
liabilities (116 087) (171 039) (287 126)
2 687
Unallocated net assets - - 730
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3 308 9 349
Total consolidated net assets 3 353 204 646 580
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Unallocated net assets are mainly comprised of cash and cash
equivalents which are managed at a corporate level.
5. Expenses by nature
The loss for the period has been arrived at after charging:
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Staff costs (See Note 6) 519 823 855 621
Depreciation of property,
plant & equipment 22 824 378
Operating lease expense 20 332 -
Professional fees 75 076 479 753
Travelling expenses 105 939 74 252
Other costs 313 724 121 262
Auditor's remuneration 40 000 50 000
Currency translation differences - (29 604)
1 097 718 1 551 662
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6. Staff costs
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Staff costs capitalised under 570 042 -
property, plant and equipment
Staff costs capitalised under 75 005 -
intangible assets
Staff costs recognised as
administrative expenses 313 860 303 101
Shares issued (including amounts
capitalised) 65 297 552 520
Share-based payment charge 157 008 -
(including amounts capitalised)
Pension fund contributions - -
1 181 212 855 621
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Key management personnel have been identified as the Board of
Directors, Frans van Daalen (Chief Operating Officer of the Group)
and Robert Sewell (Chief Financial Officer of the Group). Details
of key management remuneration are shown in Note 23.
The average number of staff during the year was 22 (February
2018: 12) with an average total cost for the year of GBP52 693
(February 2018: GBP16 309).
Emoluments of GBP172 210 including GBP45 562 of share options
and shares to be issued (February 2018: GBP124 050 including GBP78
000 worth of shares issued at listing) were paid in respect of the
highest paid Director during the year.
7. Finance income
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Bank interest 13 416 2
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8. Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable
and deferred tax.
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
Factors affecting tax for the year/period: GBP GBP
The tax assessed for the year/period
at the Guernsey corporation tax charge
rate of 0%, as explained below:
Loss before taxation (1 057 520) (1 533 834)
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Loss before taxation multiplied by - -
the Guernsey corporation tax charge
rate of 0%
Effects of:
Differences in tax rates (overseas
jurisdictions) (160 094) (91 730)
Tax losses carried forward 160 094 91 730
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Tax for the period - -
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Accumulated losses in the subsidiary undertakings for which
there is an unrecognised deferred tax asset are GBP842 560
(February 2018: GBP322 353).
9. Loss per share
From continuing operations
The calculation of a basic loss per share of 0.23 pence
(February 2018: loss per share of 0.83 pence), is calculated using
the total loss for the period attributable to the owners of the
Company of GBP1 050 074 (February 2018: GBP1 533 464) and the
weighted average number of shares in issue during the year/period
of 465 473 041 (February 2018: 184 033 537).
Due to the loss for the year, the diluted loss per share is the
same as the basic loss per share. The number of potentially
dilutive ordinary shares, in respect of share options, warrants and
shares to be issued is 48 566 727 (February 2018: 1 897 922). These
potentially dilutive ordinary shares may have a dilutive effect on
future earnings per share.
99 613 074 ordinary shares with no par value were issued on 22
May 2019. Refer to Note 22 for further details.
10. Asset acquisitions
Acquisition of Greenhills Resources Limited ("Greenhills") in
the prior period
On 8 November 2017, the Group completed the acquisition of
Greenhills which through its subsidiaries has interests in tin
exploration projects in South Africa. The consideration of GBP3 328
313 was satisfied by the issue of 85 341 358 ordinary shares of the
company which were issued partially to Bushveld Minerals Limited, a
company listed on the AIM market in London, the previous owner of
Greenhills and partially to Bushveld Minerals shareholders. Due to
the lack of processes and outputs relating to Greenhills at the
time of purchase, the Board does not consider the entities acquired
to meet the definition of a business. As such, the Group has
accounted for the acquisition of Greenhills as an asset
purchase.
The relative fair values of the identifiable assets and
liabilities acquired and included in the consolidation are:
GBP
Intangible assets - exploration
and evaluation 3 349 614
Property, plant and equipment 15 366
Receivables 21 537
Cash 17 512
Other liabilities (75 716)
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3 328 313
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Acquisition of Dawnmin Africa Investments Pty Limited
("Dawnmin") in the prior period (now known as AfriTin Mining
(Namibia) Pty Limited)
On 9 November 2017, the Group completed the acquisition of
Dawnmin which through its subsidiary has interests in tin
exploration projects in Namibia. The consideration of GBP2 749 349
was satisfied by the issue of 70 336 290 ordinary shares of the
company which were issued to Naminco Limited, the previous owner of
Dawnmin as well as stamp duty costs. Due to the lack of processes
and outputs relating to Dawnmin at the time of purchase, the Board
does not consider the entities acquired to meet the definition of a
business. As such, the Group has accounted for the acquisition of
Dawnmin as an asset purchase.
The relative fair values of the identifiable assets and
liabilities acquired and included in the consolidation are:
GBP
Intangible assets - exploration
and evaluation 2 773 503
Property, plant and equipment 7 538
Other tax and social security
costs 1 335
Cash 43 287
Other liabilities (76 314)
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2 749 349
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Acquisition of Tantalum Investment Pty Limited ("Tantalum
Investment") in the current year
On 2 October 2018, the Group completed the acquisition of
Tantalum Investment which has interests in tin exploration projects
in Namibia. The consideration of GBP850 000 was settled by way of
issue of 25 000 000 ordinary shares of the Company which were
issued to a group of sellers. Due to the lack of processes and
outputs relating to Tantalum Investment at the time of purchase,
the Board does not consider the entity acquired to meet the
definition of a business. As such, the Group has accounted for the
acquisition of Tantalum Investment as an asset purchase.
The relative fair values of the identifiable assets and
liabilities acquired and included in the consolidation are:
GBP
Intangible assets - exploration
and evaluation 850 000
===================
11. Intangible exploration and evaluation assets
GBP
As at 1 September 2017 -
Additions for the period - acquisition of Greenhills
Resources Limited 3 349 614
Additions for the period - acquisition of AfriTin
Mining Namibia Pty Limited 2 773 503
Additions for the period - other expenditure 177 747
---------
As at 28 February 2018 6 300 864
Additions for the period - other expenditure 570 767
Additions for the year - acquisition of Tantalum 850 000
Reclassification to property, plant and equipment (488 891)
Foreign exchange difference (220 423)
---------
As at 28 February 2019 7 012 317
=========
For the purposes of impairment testing, the intangible
exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to the Group's
cash-generating unit, which represents the lowest level within the
Group at which the intangible exploration and evaluation assets are
measured for internal management purposes, which is not higher than
the Group's operating segments as reported in Note 4.
The amounts for intangible exploration and evaluation assets
represent costs incurred on active exploration projects. Amounts
capitalised are assessed for impairment indicators under IFRS 6 at
each period end as detailed in the Group's accounting policy. In
addition, the Group routinely reviews the economic model and
reasonably possible sensitivities and considers whether there are
indicators of impairment.
The directors have concluded that there are no indications of
impairment in respect of the carrying value of exploration and
evaluation assets at 28 February 2019 and 28 February 2018 based on
planned future development of the projects and current and forecast
tin prices. In making this assessment a tin price of USD 20
600/tonne (February 2018: USD 20 000/tonne) was used.
The Company's subsidiary, Greenhills Resources Limited has the
following:
i) a 74% interest in Renetype Pty Limited ("Renetype") which
holds an interest in Prospecting Right 2205.
ii) an 85% interest in Uis Tin Mine Company Pty Limited ("Uis
Tin Mine") which holds an interest in mining rights, ML129, ML133
and ML134.
iii) a 50% interest in Jaxson 641 Pty Limited ("Jaxson") which
holds an interest in Prospecting Right 428.
iv) a 74% interest in Zaaiplaats Mining Pty Limited
("Zaaiplaats") which holds an interest in Prospecting Right
183.
The Company has a 100% interest in Tantalum Investment Pty
Limited ("Tantalum") which holds an interest in Exclusive
Prospecting Licence 5445 and Exclusive Prospecting Licence
5670.
12. Property, plant and equipment
Mining
asset
under Decommissioning Computer
Land construction asset Equipment Furniture Vehicles Total
Cost
As at 1 September 2017 - - - - - - -
Additions for the period 15
- acquisition of Greenhills 366 - - - - - 15 366
Additions for the period
- acquisition of AfriTin
Namibia - 7 538 - - - - 7 538
Additions for the period
- other expenditure - 511 303 - 4 540 - - 515 843
15
As at 28 February 2018 366 518 841 - 4 540 - - 538 747
Additions for the period 4 721 64 5 027
- other expenditure - 734 78 168 701 74 065 88 902 570
Transfer from exploration
and evaluation asset - 488 891 - - - - 488 891
Foreign exchange differences (1 927) (233 695) (2 988) (3 043) (2 831) (3 398) (247 882)
13 5 495 66 5 807
As at 28 February 2019 439 771 75 180 198 71 234 85 504 326
Accumulated Depreciation
As at 1 September 2017 - - - - - - -
Charge for the period - - - 378 - - 378
As at 28 February 2018 - - - 378 - - 378
11
Charge for the period - - - 135 4 280 7 409 22 824
Foreign exchange differences - - - (473) (164) (282) (919)
11
As at 28 February 2019 - - - 040 4116 7 127 22 283
Net Book Value
13 5 495 55 5 785
As at 28 February 2019 439 771 75 180 158 67 118 78 377 043
15
At 28 February 2018 366 518 841 - 4 162 - - 538 369
As at 1 September 2017 - - - - - -
13. Trade and other receivables
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Trade receivables 42 463 35 065
Other receivables 83 615 13 828
VAT receivables 348 885 72 794
474 963 121 687
=========== ===========
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and
other receivables approximates to their fair value due to their
short-term nature. No allowance for any expected credit losses
against any of the receivables is provided.
The total trade and other receivables denominated in South
African Rand amount to GBP80 662 (February 2018: GBP55 102) and
denominated in Namibian Dollars amount to GBP316 307 (February
2018: GBP57 335).
14. Cash and cash equivalents
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Cash on hand and in bank 1 781 335 2 904 767
=========== ===========
Cash and cash equivalents (which are presented as a single class
of assets on the face of the Statement of Financial Position)
comprise cash at bank and other short-term highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The
Directors consider that the carrying amount of cash and cash
equivalents approximates their fair value. The total cash and cash
equivalents denominated in South African Rand amount to GBP82 287
(February 2018: GBP151 514), the total cash and cash equivalents
denominated in Namibia Dollars amount to GBP660 190 (February 2018:
GBP56 275) and the total cash and cash equivalents denominated in
US Dollars amount to GBP132 (February 2018: GBP132).
15. Trade and other payables
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Trade payables 266 184 308 699
Other payables 110 716 145 962
Accruals 2 550 61 446
379 450 516 107
=========== ===========
Trade and other payables principally comprise amounts
outstanding for trade purchases and on-going costs. The average
credit period taken for trade purchases is 30 days.
The Group has financial risk management policies in place to
ensure that all payables are paid within the pre-arranged credit
terms. No interest has been charged by any suppliers as a result of
late payment of invoices during the period.
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and
other payables approximates to their fair value.
The total trade and other payables denominated in South African
Rand amount to GBP149 684 (February 2018: GBP214 352) and GBP179
394 (February 2018: GBP171 039) is denominated in Namibian
Dollars.
16. Environmental rehabilitation liability
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
As at 1 March 2018 - -
Increase in provision 78 168 -
Foreign exchange
differences (2 988) -
As at 28 February
2019 75 180 -
=========== ===========
Provision for future environmental rehabilitation and
decommissioning costs are made on a progressive basis. Estimates
are based on costs that are regularly reviewed and adjusted
appropriately for new circumstances. The environmental
rehabilitation liability is based on disturbances and the required
rehabilitation as at 28 February 2019.
The rehabilitation provision represents the present value of
decommissioning costs relating to the dismantling and sale of
mechanical equipment and steel structures related to the Phase 1
Pilot Plant, the demolishing of civil platforms and reshaping of
earthworks. The provision is based on management's estimates and
assumptions based on the current economic environment. Actual
rehabilitation and decommissioning costs will ultimately depend
upon future market prices for the necessary rehabilitation works
and timing of when the mine ceases operation.
17. Share capital
Number of ordinary
shares of no
par value issued Share Capital
and fully paid GBP
Balance at 1 September 2017 - -
"Greenhills" acquisition 85 341 358 3 328 313
"AfriTin Namibia" acquisition 70 336 290 2 743 115
Initial Public Offering 89 743 584 3 500 000
Convertible loan notes converted into
shares 36 629 947 1 000 000
Shares issued to staff and service
provider for nil consideration 15 413 613 601 131
Warrants exercised 16 January 2018 1 348 -
Warrants exercised 2 February 2018 15 789 -
Share issue costs - excluding warrants - (289 145)
Share issue costs - fair value of
warrants - (29 783)
Balance at 28 February 2018 297 481 929 10 853 631
Capital raise - 14 June 2018 220 515 292 5 953 913
Share issue costs - excluding warrants - (325 858)
Share issue costs - fair value of
warrants - (48 868)
Shares issued to Hannam & Partners
- 17 August 2018 1 591 304 54 900
"Tantalum" acquisition - 2 October
2018 25 000 000 850 000
Balance at 28 February 2019 544 588 525 17 337 718
Authorised: 673 396 387 ordinary shares of no par value
Allotted, issued and fully paid: 544 588 525 shares of no par
value
On 23 May 2018, an accelerated bookbuild and subscription
process was undertaken and gross proceeds of GBP6m was raised. The
Placing of 220 515 292 shares was done at a price of 2.7p per
share. A resolution to issue the new ordinary shares was passed at
a General Meeting on 14 June 2018.
On 17 August 2018, 1 591 304 ordinary shares of no par value
were issued to Hannam & Partners Advisory Limited at 3.45p in
lieu of a payment of GBP54 900, being part of their fees in
relation to the capital raise that took place in June 2018.
On 2 October 2018, AfriTin Mining Limited acquired the entire
issued share capital of Tantalum Investment Pty Limited, containing
Namibian exploration licenses EPL5445 and EPL5670 for the
exploration of tin, tantalum and other associated minerals from Jan
Jonathan Serfontein. The purchase price of GBP850 000 was settled
by way of issue of 25 000 000 ordinary shares in the Company, at a
price of 3.40p.
18. Warrants
The following warrants were granted during the year ended 28
February 2019:
Date of grant 23 January
2019
Number granted 3 800 000
Contractual life 2 years
Estimated fair value
per warrant (GBP) 0.01286
The following warrants were granted during the period ended 28
February 2018:
Date of grant 9 November
2017
Number granted 1 871 939
Contractual life 3 years
Estimated fair value
per warrant (GBP) 0.01591
The estimated fair values were calculated by applying the Black
Scholes pricing model. The model inputs were:
Date of grant 23 January 9 November
2019 2017
Share price at grant
date (pence) 4.15 3.90
Exercise price (pence) 4.50 3.90
Expected life 2 years 3 years
Expected volatility 60% 60%
Expected dividends Nil Nil
Risk-free interest rate 1.24% 1.24%
In accordance with the terms of a Demerger Agreement between
Bushveld Minerals Limited and AfriTin Mining Limited (see Note 10),
Bushveld warrant holders are entitled to exercise the same amount
of warrants in AfriTin for GBPnil consideration subject to the
demerger ratio of 0.0899. This agreement effectively gave rise to
43 120 AfriTin warrants on admission. In the period to 28 February
2018, 17 137 of these warrants were exercised. The remaining 25 983
of these warrants expired during the year ended 28 February
2019.
The warrants in issue during the year are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 September -
2017
Arising as a result of
Demerger Agreement 43 120
Granted during the period 1 871 939
Exercised during the period (17 137)
Outstanding at 28 February
2018 1 897 922
Exercisable at 28 February
2018 1 897 922
Granted during the year 3 800 000
Expired during the year (25 983)
Exercised during the year -
Outstanding at 28 February
2019 5 671 939
Exercisable at 28 February
2019 5 671 939
The warrants outstanding at the period-end have an average
exercise price of GBP0.043, with a weighted average remaining
contractual life of 1.83 years.
In the period ended 28 February 2019, the Group recognised a
charge amounting to GBP48 868 (February 2018: GBP29 783) which was
deducted from share capital as the warrants were issued as
consideration for professional fees in relation to the issue of
shares.
19. Share-based payments reserve
Director share options
The following director share options were granted during the
year ended 28 February 2019:
14 June
Date of grant 2018 14 June 2018 14 June 2018
Number granted 8 750 000 4 375 000 4 375 000
Vesting period 1 year 18 months 2 years
Contractual life 5 years 5 years 5 years
Estimated fair value
per option (pence) 1.1040 0.9090 0.7280
The estimated fair values were calculated by applying the Black
Scholes pricing model. The model inputs were:
Date of grant 14 June 2018 14 June 2018 14 June 2018
Share price at grant
date (pence) 2.8 2.8 2.8
Exercise price (pence) 4.5 6.0 8.0
Expiry date 14 June 2023 14 June 2023 14 June 2023
Expected volatility 60% 60% 60%
Expected dividends Nil Nil Nil
Risk-free interest
rate 1.24% 1.24% 1.24%
The director share options in issue during the period are as
follows:
Outstanding at 1 March -
2018
Granted during the year 17 500 000
Forfeited during the year -
Exercised during the year -
Expired during the year -
Outstanding at 28 February
2019 17 500 000
Exercisable at 28 February
2019 17 500 000
The director share options outstanding at the year-end have an
average exercise price of GBP0.058, with a weighted average
remaining contractual life of 4.29 years.
The director must remain as a director of the Company for the
share options to vest. There are no market-based vesting conditions
on the share options.
Employee share options
The following employee share options were granted during the
year ended 28 February 2019:
Date of grant 1 October 2018 1 October 2018 1 October 2018
Number granted 11 250 000 5 625 000 5 625 000
Vesting period 1 year 18 months 2 years
Contractual life 5 years 5 years 5 years
Estimated fair value
per option (pence) 1.5750 1.3240 1.0830
The estimated fair values were calculated by applying the Black
Scholes pricing model. The model inputs were:
Date of grant 1 October 2018 1 October 2018 1 October 2018
Share price at grant
date (pence) 3.5 3.5 3.5
Exercise price (pence) 4.5 6.0 8.0
30 September 30 September 30 September
Expected life 2023 2023 2023
Expected volatility 60% 60% 60%
Expected dividends Nil Nil Nil
Risk-free interest
rate 1.24% 1.24% 1.24%
The employee share options in issue during the period are as
follows:
Outstanding at 1 March -
2018
Granted during the year 22 500 000
Forfeited during the year -
Exercised during the year -
Expired during the year -
Outstanding at 28 February
2019 22 500 000
Exercisable at 28 February
2019 22 500 000
The employee share options outstanding at the year-end have an
average exercise price of GBP0.058, with a weighted average
remaining contractual life of 4.59 years.
The employee must remain in employment with the Company for the
share options to vest. There are no market-based vesting conditions
on the share options.
Director shares to be issued
Directors fees of GBP24 050 are owing to the directors at the
end of the year (February 2018: GBPnil). These fees will be settled
through issuing a fixed number of shares. The corresponding credit
has been recorded in the share-based payment reserve.
Employee shares to be issued
Employee salaries of GBP41 248 are owing to employees at the end
of the year (February 2018: GBPnil). These fees will be settled
through issuing a fixed number of shares. The corresponding credit
has been recorded in the share-based payment reserve.
20. Financial instruments
The Group is exposed to the risks that arise from its use of
financial instruments. This note describes the objectives, policies
and processes of the Group for managing those risks and the methods
used to measure them. Further quantitative information in respect
of these risks is presented throughout these financial
statements.
Capital Risk Management
The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the
Group will be able to continue as going concerns while maximizing
returns to shareholders. In order to maintain or adjust the capital
structure, the Group may issue new shares or arrange debt
financing.
The capital structure of the Group consists of cash and cash
equivalents and equity, comprising issued capital and retained
losses.
The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital
requirements.
Significant accounting policies
Details of the significant accounting policies and methods
adopted including the criteria for recognition, the basis of
measurement and the bases for recognition of income and expenses
for each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity
instrument are disclosed in note 2.
Principal financial instruments
The principal financial instruments used by the Group, from
which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows:
-- Trade and other receivables
-- Cash and cash equivalents
-- Trade and other payables
Categories of financial instruments
The Group holds the following financial assets:
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Measured at amortised
cost:
Trade and other receivables 126 805 48 893
Cash and cash equivalents 1 781 335 2 904 767
Total financial assets 1 908 140 2 953 660
============ ============
The Group holds the following financial liabilities:
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Measured at amortised
cost:
Trade and other payables 379 450 516 108
Total financial liabilities 379 450 516 108
============ ============
General objectives, policies and processes
The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of
the Group's risk management objectives and policies. The Board
receives reports through which it reviews the effectiveness of the
processes put in place and the appropriateness of the objectives
and policies it sets.
The overall objective of the Board is to set policies that seek
to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the
Group's competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding
these policies are set out below:
Credit risk
The Group's principal financial assets are bank balances and
trade and other receivables.
Credit risk arises principally from the Group's cash balances
with further risk arising due to its trade receivables. Credit risk
is the risk that the counterparty fails to repay its obligation to
the Group in respect of amounts owed. The Group gives careful
consideration to which organisations it uses for its banking
services in order to minimize credit risk. Other than a limited
amount of sales of sand, the Group has no sales hence credit risk
relating to other receivables is minimal. There are no formal
procedures in place for monitoring and collecting amounts owed to
the Group. A risk management framework will be developed over time,
as appropriate to the size and complexity of the business.
The concentration of the Group's credit risk is considered by
counterparty, geography and by currency. The Group has a
significant concentration of cash held on deposit with large banks
in South Africa, Namibia and Mauritius with A ratings and above
(Standard & Poor's).
The concentration of credit risk was as follows:
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Currency
Sterling 1 038 726 2 696 846
USD 132 132
South African
Rand 82 287 151 514
Namibian Dollars 660 190 56 275
TOTAL 1 781 335 2 904 767
============ ============
There are no other significant concentrations of credit risk as
at the balance sheet date.
At 28 February 2019, the Group held no collateral as security
against any financial asset. The carrying amount of financial
assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances
for losses, represents the Group's maximum exposure to credit risk
without taking account of the value of any collateral obtained. At
28 February 2019, no financial assets were past their due date. The
Group applies IFRS 9 to measure expected credit losses for
receivables and these are regularly monitored and assessed. There
has been no impairment of financial assets during the year.
Management considers the above measures to be sufficient to control
the credit risk exposure.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter
difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due.
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with
the Board of Directors. The Board manages liquidity risk by
regularly reviewing the Group's gearing levels, cash-flow
projections and associated headroom and ensuring that excess
banking facilities are available for future use.
The Group maintains good relationships with its banks, which
have high credit ratings and its cash requirements are anticipated
via the budgetary process. At 28 February 2019, the Group had GBP1
781 335 (February 2018: GBP2 904 767) of cash reserves.
Market risk
The Group's activities expose it primarily to the financial risk
of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates.
Interest rate risk
The Group was exposed to minimal interest rate risk during the
period. For this reason, no sensitivity analysis has been performed
regarding interest rate risk.
Foreign exchange risk
The Group has foreign currency denominated assets and
liabilities. Exposure to exchange rate fluctuations therefore
arise. The carrying amount of the Group's foreign currency
denominated monetary assets and liabilities, all in Pound Sterling,
are shown below.
Year ended Period ended
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
GBP GBP
Cash and cash equivalents 742 609 207 921
Other receivables 48 811 39 643
Trade and other
payables (329 078) (385 391)
462 342 (137 827)
============ ============
The Group is exposed to a level of foreign currency risk. Due to
the minimal level of foreign exchange transactions, the Directors
currently believe the foreign currency risk is at an acceptable
level.
The Group does not enter into any derivative financial
instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currency risk.
The following table details the Group's sensitivity to a 10%
increase and decrease in the Pound Sterling against the Rand and
the Namibian Dollar. 10% is the sensitivity rate used when
reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management
personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonable
possible change in foreign currency rates. The sensitivity analysis
includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary
items and adjusts their translation at the year-end for a 10%
change in foreign currency rates.
Rand denominated Rand currency Rand currency
monetary items impact impact
GBP Strengthening Weakening
GBP GBP
Assets 128 300 141 130 115 470
Liabilities (149 684) (164 653) (134 716)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
(21 384) (23 523) (19 246)
================ ================ ================
Namibian Dollar Namibian Dollar Namibian Dollar
denominated currency impact currency impact
monetary items Strengthening Weakening
GBP GBP GBP
Assets 662 987 729 286 596 689
Liabilities (179 394) (197 333) (161 454)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
483 593 531 953 435 235
================ ================ ================
21. Operating Lease Commitments
The Group had total commitments at the reporting date under
non-cancellable operating leases falling due as follows:
28 February 28 February
2019 2018
Land and buildings Land and buildings
GBP GBP
Within one year 70 702 -
Between one and five
years 318 615 -
389 317 -
=================== ===================
The operating lease commitments relate to office rent in Illovo,
Johannesburg. The lease was agreed on 1 December 2018 for a period
of five years. Please refer to Note 23 for more details.
22. Events after Balance Sheet Date
Equity Fundraising
On 22 May 2019, the Company completed an equity fundraising by
way of a direct subscription of 99,613,074 ordinary shares of no
par value in the Company at a price of 3 pence per share, to raise
approximately GBP3 million before expenses.
Working Capital Facility
On 22 May 2019, a standby working capital facility of
ZAR30,000,000 (c. GBP1.7million) was entered into between the
Company and Bushveld Minerals Limited ("Bushveld"). Bushveld is a
shareholder of AfriTin, which holds 9.5% of the issued share
capital in the Company.
Bushveld has agreed to a 12-month facility of ZAR30,000,000 (c.
GBP1.7 million) (the "Facility") towards funding the general
corporate and working capital requirements of the Group. The
security for this Facility is a general notarial bond to be
registered in favour of Bushveld over the Plant. The Facility is
repayable after 12 months and bears a ZAR300,000 facility fee.
Interest on the Facility accrues at a rate of 12.5% per annum
(payable quarterly) on drawn amounts. Furthermore, the Facility may
be repaid at any time at no cost prior to the final repayment
date.
Subject to AfriTin's shareholders resolving to increase the
Company's authorised share capital at the AfriTin annual general
meeting to be held in June 2019, Bushveld has the right, in the
event of AfriTin defaulting in repaying the facility, to elect to
convert any outstanding loan amount at the maturity of the Facility
into AfriTin ordinary shares of no par value at a 20-day VWAP for
such shares discounted by 10%.
23. Related-party transactions
Balances and transactions between the Company and its
subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on
consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.
Goldiblox Pty Limited ("Goldiblox") is a related party due to
Frans van Daalen, key management personnel of Afritin Mining
Limited being a 50% shareholder of Goldiblox. During the year,
Goldiblox charged the Group GBP66 554 (February 2018: GBP119 973)
for management services. At year end, the Group did not owe
Goldiblox any funds.
Bushveld Minerals Limited ("Bushveld") is a related party due to
Anthony Viljoen, Chief Executive Officer being a Non-Executive
Director on the Bushveld Board. During the year, Bushveld charged
the Group GBP22 477 (February 2018: GBPnil) for rent, GBP18 592
(February 2018: GBPnil) for employee costs and GBPnil (February
2018: GBP77 537) for admin related costs. At year end, the Group
owed Bushveld GBP77 537. Post year-end, Bushveld provided the Group
a standby working capital facility (see Note 22).
The remuneration of the key management personnel of the Group,
which includes the Directors, Frans van Daalen and Robert Sewell,
is set out below.
28 February 2019 Shares/Share
Options Director Fees/Salary Other Fees Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Non-Executive Directors
Glen Parsons (Chairman) 27 433 - - 27 433
Terence Goodlace 12 583 21 996 - 34 579
Laurence Robb 16 591 12 000 - 28 591
Roger Williams 20 291 - - 20 291
Executive Director
Anthony Viljoen
(Chief Executive
Officer) 45 562 126 648 - 172 210
Other key management
personnel
Robert Sewell
(Chief Financial
Officer) 17 620 83 851 - 101 471
Frans van Daalen
(Chief Operating
Officer)* 26 546 112 302 - 138 848
------------ -------------------- ---------- -------
166 626 356 797 - 523 423
============ ==================== ========== =======
* Salary cost of GBP28 266 was paid to Frans van Daalen via
Goldiblox.
28 February 2018 Shares/Share
Options Director Fees/Salary Other Fees Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Non-Executive Directors
Glen Parsons (Chairman) 40 000 - - 40 000
Terence Goodlace - - - -
Laurence Robb 12 500 4 000 - 16 500
Roger Williams 25 000 - 2 809 27 809
Executive Director
Anthony Viljoen
(Chief Executive
Officer)* 78 000 46 050 - 124 050
Other key management
personnel
Robert Sewell - - - -
(Chief Financial
Officer)
Frans van Daalen
(Chief Operating
Officer)** 78 000 41 445 - 119 445
------------ -------------------- ---------- -------
233 500 91 495 2 809 327 804
============ ==================== ========== =======
* The salary cost of GBP46 050 was paid to Anthony Viljoen via
VM Investments.
** The salary cost of GBP41 445 was paid to Frans van Daalen via
Goldiblox.
24. Reserves within equity
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental cost
directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are
shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Warrant reserve
The warrant reserve represents the cumulative charge to date in
respect of unexercised share warrants at the balance sheet
date.
Share-based payment reserve
The share-based payment reserve represents the cumulative charge
to date in respect on unexercised share options at the balance
sheet date as well as fees/salaries owed to directors/employees to
be settled through the issuing of shares.
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign
exchange differences arising from the translation of entities with
a functional currency other than Pound Sterling.
Retained earnings/accumulated deficit
The retained earnings/accumulated deficit represent the
cumulative profit and loss net of distribution to owners.
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