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Kodal Minerals PLC
22 December 2023
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Kodal Minerals Plc / Index: AIM / Epic: KOD / Sector: Mining
22 December 2023
Kodal Minerals plc ('Kodal', 'Kodal Minerals' or the
'Company')
Interim Results for the six months to 30 September 2023
Kodal Minerals Plc, the mineral exploration and development
company focused on lithium and gold assets in West Africa ,
announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30
September 2023.
Highlights
Operational
-- Funding transaction completed in November 2023 with Hainan
Mining Company ("Hainan" or "Hainan Mining") to provide
o $100m investment in to the Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali
("Bougouni" or the "Project") to fully finance the development of
the mine, with Hainan acquiring a 51% stake in the Project;
o $17.75m subscription for shares in Kodal Minerals, giving
Hainan a 14.7% holding in the Company.
-- New Mineral Resource estimate for Bougouni announced in
November 2023 of 31.9 million tonnes (Mt) at 1.06% Lithium Oxide
(Li2O), an increase of over 40% from the previous Mineral Resource
estimate.
-- Engineering and development work at Bougouni continued
including work on construction of a new access road for the
mine
-- Relationships with the local community in Bougouni remain
strong with ongoing discussions to prioritise an extensive
community development programme
Financial
-- For the 6 months to 30 September 2023, the Company made a
loss of GBP509,000 (6 months to 30 September 2022: GBP491,000).
-- Total investments in lithium and gold assets increased to
GBP17.0 million from GBP14.5 million as at 31 March 2023
-- Cash balances at 30 September 2023 were GBP1.7 million (30
September 2022: GBP0.6 million) and following the closing of the
Funding Transaction now stand at GBP11.2 million.
Overview:
The Company has continued to focus on the fast-track development
of the Bougouni Lithium mine and to that end the Company announced
in January 2023 a major funding transaction for US$117.75 million
(the "Funding Transaction"), paving the way for the opportunity for
Kodal to be the first London-quoted lithium producer. The Funding
Transaction was completed on 15 November 2023 with all funds
received.
The Funding Transaction was agreed with Hainan Mining Co.
Limited ("Hainan" or "Hainan Mining") and its wholly owned
UK-incorporated subsidiary Xinmao Investment Co. Limited ("Xinmao"
and together the "Hainan Group"), and provides full funding for the
development and commencement of production at the Bougouni Lithium
Project in Mali ("Bougouni" or the "Project"), as well as
supporting ongoing exploration and development programmes designed
to continue the expansion of the Project.
The Funding Transaction consists of a US$17.75 million equity
subscription by the Hainan Group into Kodal, with these new
ordinary shares admitted to trading on AIM. As a result, the Hainan
Group now holds 14.72% of the issued share capital of the Company.
The Funding Transaction also includes a US$100 million investment
into Kodal's UK subsidiary company, Kodal Mining UK Limited
("KMUK"), by the Hainan Group, primarily to provide the financing
to construct the Bougouni lithium production operation. Following
the transaction, KMUK is 49% owned by Kodal and 51% by the Hainan
Group.
Bougouni Lithium Project - Mineral Resource Update
In November 2023 Kodal announced a new JORC Mineral Resource
estimate (MRE) for the Bougouni Lithium Project of 31.9 million
tonnes (Mt) at 1.06% Lithium Oxide (Li(2) O), an increase of over
40% from the previous Mineral Resource completed in 2019. The
significant increase relates to the Ngoualana and Boumou deposits
following the drilling programmes completed in early 2023.
The updated Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared as part
of the development plans for Bougouni. As previously announced, the
Company plans for a two-stage development strategy: Stage 1
involves processing ore from the Ngoualana deposit through a dense
media separation ("DMS") process plant; and Stage 2 processing ore
from the Boumou and Sogola-Baoulé deposits through a flotation
plant.
Highlights of the Mineral Resource estimate include:
-- The 40% increase in Bougouni's spodumene resource adds 10.6Mt
to bring the overall MRE to 31.9Mt at 1.06% Li(2) O following 3,230
metres of RC/diamond drilling during 2023.
-- New JORC Mineral Resource estimates have been prepared for
the Boumou and Ngoualana prospects:
o Boumou: 13.1Mt at 1.04% Li(2) O, an increase of 236% from the 2019 estimate
(Boumou Resource reported using a 0.75% Li(2) O lower cut-off,
no top cut-off)
o Ngoualana: 6.7Mt at 1.00% Li(2) O, an increase of 9% from the 2019 estimate
(Ngoualana MRE reported using 0.5% Li(2) O lower cut-off, no top
cut applied)
The MRE update also improves Kodal management's confidence in
the previously defined resource at the Ngoualana prospect ahead of
the proposed DMS mining development.
-- Sogola-Baoulé prospect has a resource of 12.2Mt at 1.1% Li(2)
O, which is unchanged from the 2019 resource estimate, and the next
phase of drilling will include additional metres with potential to
expand Sogola-Baoulé.
-- Boumou prospect remains open along strike and drilling is
planned to target an additional 750m strike length.
-- Ngoualana resource is undergoing open pit optimisation and
the mine design is being updated to capture the increased
resources, and to support the final planning of the Ngoualana
prospect's DMS development.
The next drilling campaign will commence imminently, focussing
on further resource definition, infill and exploration drilling at
Boumou and Sogola-Baoul é prospects, as well as those not included
in the MRE to date, including Kola and Bougouni South, all located
within the current Bougouni mining licence.
Bougouni Lithium Project - Engineering Development
Bougouni Lithium project is an advanced lithium project which
has a mining permit for an initial twelve-year period, renewable in
ten-year blocks until all resources are mined, covering 97 km(2) of
highly prospective lithium deposits, which to date has a JORC
Mineral Resource Estimate of 31.9Mt of Li(2) O at 1.06%.
The Stage 1 development, for the DMS plant, is progressing well,
with the access road upgrade and construction nearing completion
and clearance of site for the proposed processing plant development
commencing.
The Engineering design of the DMS modular units is complete and
engineering representatives from Hainan and Kodal recently visited
the Johannesburg offices of our engineering consultant DRA Global
to review the proposed units.
Engineering works are continuing with the commencement of the
procurement of long lead items and in Mali, our development team is
building our internal capacity for the construction phase and
future operations of the Bougouni Lithium project.
Environmental and Social Governance
Kodal was granted an Environmental Permit over the Project in
November 2019. Supplemental studies have been ongoing in 2023,
including dust and noise monitoring, surface water and
hydrogeological assessments, and waste rock geochemistry
analysis.
The Company has finalised the upgrade of local access roads
following the end of the rainy season (October 2023), utilising
Malian contractors. This upgrade of existing roads in the project
area has improved conditions for the local community as they
approach the harvest season as well as benefiting the Company in
upgrading access to the Ngoualana deposit for the site development
activities.
The Company is continuing to work with the local community to
prioritise a community development programme, which involves direct
consultation with the local communities, in order to document a
programme that will jointly establish priority community
development projects and identify how the Company can provide
support for these initiatives.
Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals, said: "This year has
been transformational for Kodal as we move towards the development
and commencement of production from the Bougouni Lithium mine with
our new partner, the Hainan Group. During this year we have
completed the major Funding package that ensures the development of
the Bougouni Lithium mine as well as supplies additional funding
for further exploration and development. We have increased our JORC
compliant Mineral Resource estimate by over 40% and have identified
advance targets to continue that resource growth and have fast
tracked our project development with continued detailed engineering
and commencement of site works."
"Kodal ends the year 2023 in a strong financial position with a
cash balance exceeding GBP11,236,000 that will allow us to continue
to explore our 100% owned projects in Mali and C ô te d'Ivoire as
well as review opportunities that offer further growth and
expansion opportunities for the Company. Kodal has demonstrated an
expertise in the acquisition, exploration and development of
Lithium and Battery Mineral Projects and the Company will continue
to explore these opportunities that will utilise our successful
team."
"The Bougouni Lithium project remains a focus for the Company as
we work with our development partner to complete construction and
commence production during 2024. Kodal will continue the
exploration and mineral resource development of the Bougouni
Lithium project with an extensive drilling programme commencing at
the Boumou prospect and continuing to test additional high priority
pegmatite targets to support the future development of a Flotation
Processing plant to significantly expand the production of
spodumene concentrate from the project."
Chairman's Statement
I am very pleased to report on the status of our Company
following a remarkable 2023 year. The Company enters the 2024
calendar year in a very strong financial position, having secured
full funding for the development of our flagship Bougouni Lithium
project through the partnership with the Hainan Group.
The development of the Bougouni Lithium project will ensure
Kodal plays a role in the future energy transition away from fossil
fuels as our lithium spodumene concentrate product provides the key
base material for battery production. This year has seen the
lithium price retreat from the recent highs noted in 2022 that
marked, at that time, a 10-fold increase in price over a two year
timeframe. The current price for lithium spodumene concentrate is
in line with the Company's prices used in its feasibility studies
and underlines the robustness of our project.
Kodal continues to review the lithium sector and notes that the
decarbonisation and the energy transition are expected to fuel
sustained commodity demand growth and notes that a report published
by the International Energy Agency has estimated that global
battery and minerals supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet
projected critical minerals needs by 2030.
The demand for lithium is supported by the increasing primary
markets for lithium that include electric vehicle ("EV") batteries,
other batteries, ceramics and glass. EV batteries are the fastest
growing segment and the key driver of demand growth. The take-up of
electric vehicles is predicted to continue to strongly grow over
the next decade as Government policies, population demand and
increased vehicle choice drive the market.
In addition to the Bougouni Project, Kodal is now also
well-funded to undertake further work on its range of 100% owned
exploration projects in Mali and C ô te d'Ivoire. The Company has
advanced gold exploration projects with potential for near term
resource definition and we are working on a strategy to maximise
the value of these assets.
In the 6-month period ended 30 September 2023, the Group has
recorded a loss of GBP509,000 compared to losses of GBP491,000 for
the 6 months to 30 September 2022 and GBP1,461,000 for the year to
31 March 2023.
Cash balances as at 30 September 2023 were GBP1,706,000 compared
to GBP2,628,000 at 30 September 2022 and GBP545,000 at 31 March
2023. Cash as at 21 December 2023 was GBP11,236,000.
We have a very exciting period ahead of us as we move into the
construction and production phase at the Bougouni Lithium project
in partnership with the Hainan Group. We look forward to reporting
on our progress during 2024.
Robert Wooldridge
Non-Executive Chairman
Contact details:
For further information, please visit www.kodalminerals.com or
contact the following:
Kodal Minerals plc
Bernard Aylward, CEO Tel: +61 418 943
345
Allenby Capital Limited, Nominated Adviser
Jeremy Porter / Vivek Bhardwaj Tel: 020 3328
5656
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SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP, Financial Adviser
& Broker Tel: 020 3470
John Mackay / Laura Harrison 0470
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Canaccord Genuity Limited, Joint Broker
James Asensio/Gordon Hamilton Tel: 0207 523
4680
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Buchanan, Financial PR Tel: 020 7466
Bobby Morse/Oonagh Reidy 5000
kodal@buchanancomms.co.uk
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KODAL MINERALS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
GBP GBP GBP
Continuing operations
Revenue - - -
Other operating income 6 158,138 - -
Administrative expenses (511,978) (368,850) (944,473)
Share based payments (154,899) (122,006) (516,581)
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OPERATING LOSS (508,739) (490,856) (1,461,054)
Finance costs - - -
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LOSS BEFORE TAX (508,739) (490,856) (1,461,054)
Taxation - - -
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR (508,739) (490,856) (1,461,054)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Items that may be subsequently
reclassified to profit and loss
Currency translation (loss)/gain (54,725) 259,162 331,259
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR (563,464) (231,694) (1,129,795)
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Loss per share
Basic and diluted - loss per
share on total earnings - pence
per share 3 (0.0030) (0.0029) (0.0087)
KODAL MINERALS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
as at as at as at
30 September 30 September 31 March
2023 2022 2023
Note GBP GBP GBP
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Intangible assets 6 17,000,095 12,788,905 14,521,888
Property, plant and equipment 7 76,992 1,356 91,771
17,077,087 12,790,261 14,613,659
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CURRENT ASSETS
Other receivables 17,793 18,700 11,175
Cash and cash equivalents 1,705,534 2,628,334 544,988
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1,723,327 2,647,034 556,163
Non-current assets classified
as held for sale 267,991 - 513,109
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables (4,348,457) (598,543) (800,007)
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NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES)
/ ASSETS (2,357,139) 2,048,491 269,265
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NET ASSETS 14,719,948 14,838,752 14,882,924
EQUITY
Attributable to owners of
the parent:
Share capital 10 5,319,525 5,282,416 5,315,619
Share premium account 10 18,808,801 18,456,035 18,765,206
Share based payment reserve 1,849,685 1,272,684 1,537,779
Translation reserve (42,093) (59,466) 12,632
Retained deficit (11,215,970) (10,112,917) (10,748,312)
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TOTAL EQUITY 14,719,948 14, 838,752 14,882,924
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KODAL MINERALS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Share based Translation
Share Share premium payments reserve Retained Total
capital account reserve deficit equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
At 31 March 2022
(audited) 4,947,595 15,933,071 1,150,678 (318,627) (9,622,062) 12,090,655
Comprehensive
income
Loss for the period - - - - (490,855) (490,855)
Currency
translation gain - - - 259,161 - 259,161
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Total comprehensive
income
for the period - - - 259,161 (490,855) (231,694)
Transactions with
owners
Proceeds from
shares issued 334,821 2,522,964 - - - 2,857,785
Share based payment - - 122,006 - - 122,006
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At 30 September
2022 (unaudited) 5,282,416 18,456,035 1,272,684 (59,466) (10,112,917) 14,838,752
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Comprehensive
income
Loss for the period - - - - (970,199) (970,199)
Currency
translation gain - - - 72,098 - 72,098
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Total comprehensive
income
for the period - - - 72,098 (970,199) (898,101)
Transactions with
owners
Proceeds from
exercise of
share options 33,203 309,171 - - - 342,374
Lapse of share
options - - (334,804) - 334,804 -
Share based payment - - 599,899 - - 599,899
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At 31 March 2023
(audited) 5,315,619 18,765,206 1,537,779 12,632 (10,748,312) 14,882,924
Comprehensive
income
Loss for the period - - - - (508,739) (508,739)
Currency
translation (loss) - - - (54,725) - (54,725)
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Total comprehensive
income
for the period - - - (54,725) (508,739) (563,464)
Transactions with
owners
Proceeds from
exercise of
share options 3,906 43,595 - - - 47,501
Lapse of share
options - - (41,081) - 41,081 -
Share based payment - - 352,987 - - 352,987
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At 30 September
2023 (unaudited) 5,319,525 18,808,801 1,849,685 (42,500) (11,215,970) 14,719,948
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KODAL MINERALS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
GBP GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss before tax (508,739) (490,856) (1,461,054)
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Profit on sale of exploration and
evaluation assets (158,138)
Share based payments 154,899 122,006 516,581
Operating cash flow before movements
in working capital (511,978) (368,850) (944,473)
Movement in working capital
(Increase)/decrease in receivables (6,618) (12,931) (5,406)
Increase/(decrease) in payables 802,706 192,202 393,666
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Net movements in working capital 796,088 179,271 388,260
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from
operating activities 284,110 (189,579) (556,213)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets - - (103,633)
Purchase of exploration and evaluation
assets (2,473,559) (1,045,662) (3,006,324)
Disposal of exploration and evaluation 400,000 -
assets -
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Net cash outflow from investing
activities (2,073,559) (1,045,662) (3,109,957)
Cash flow from financing activities
Prepayment on share subscription 2,745,744 - -
Net proceeds from share issues - 2,857,785 2,857,785
Net proceeds from exercise of share
options 47,501 - 342,374
Net cash inflow from financing
activities 2,793,245 2,857,785 3,200,159
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 1,003,796 1,622,544 (466,011)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of the period 544,988 1,045,515 1,045,515
Exchange gain / (loss) on cash 156,750 (39,725) (34,516)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end
of the period 1,705,534 2,628,334 544,988
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KODAL MINERALS PLC
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
General information
Kodal Minerals plc is a public limited company incorporated and
domiciled in England & Wales. The Company's shares are publicly
traded on the AIM market of the London stock exchange. Kodal
Minerals Plc and its subsidiaries are involved in the exploration
and evaluation of mineral resources in West Africa.
Basis of preparation
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial
statements for the six months ended 30 September 2023 were approved
by the board and authorised for issue on 21 December 2023.
The basis of preparation and accounting policies set out in the
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 have
been applied in the preparation of these condensed consolidated
interim financial statements. These interim financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost
convention and in accordance with International Accounting
Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 that are expected to be applicable to the consolidated
financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024 and on the
basis of the accounting policies expected to be used in those
financial statements.
The figures for the six months ended 30 September 2023 and 30
September 2022 are unaudited and do not constitute full accounts.
The comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2023 are taken
from the 2023 audited accounts, which are available on the Group's
website, and have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, and
do not constitute full accounts.
The Group has not earned revenue during the period to 30
September 2023 as it is still in the exploration and development
phases of its business. The operations of the Group are currently
being financed from funds which the Company has raised from the
issue of new shares.
The directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for the next 12
months. The forecast includes the proceeds from the shares issued
as part of the Funding Transaction with Hainan, the costs of
targeted exploration of some of the company's gold assets, and the
ongoing overheads of the Group. The forecast shows that the Group
has sufficient cash resources available to allow it to continue as
a going concern and meet its liabilities as they fall due for a
period of at least 12 months from the date of the approval of these
interim results. Accordingly, the interims have been prepared on a
going concern basis.
KODAL MINERALS PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
1. SEGMENTAL REPORTING
The operations and assets of the Group are focused in the United
Kingdom and West Africa and comprise one class of business: the
exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. The parent Company
acts as a holding company. At 30 September 2023, the Group had not
commenced commercial production from its exploration sites and
therefore had no revenue for the period.
Six months to 30 September West African West African UK
2023 (Unaudited) Gold Lithium Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Other operating income - 158,138 - 158,138
Administration expenses (1,815) (19,832) (490,331) (511,978)
Share based payments - - (154,899) (154,899)
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Loss for the period (1,815) 138,306 (645,230) (508,739)
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At 30 September 2023
Intangible assets -
exploration and evaluation
expenditure 3,515,208 13,484,887 - 17,000,095
Property plant and equipment 846 76,146 - 76,992
Trade and other receivables - - 17,793 17,793
Cash and cash equivalents 18,929 6,205 1,680,400 1,705,534
Assets held for resale - 267,991 - 267,991
Trade and other payables - (1,402,138) (2,946,289) (4,348,457)
Net assets 3,534,983 12,433,091 (1,250,096) 14,719,948
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Six months to 30 September West African West African UK
2022 (Unaudited) Gold Lithium Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Administration expenses (293) (9,986) (358,570) (368,849)
Share based payments - - (122,006) (122,006)
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Loss for the period (293) (9,986) (480,576) (490,855)
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At 30 September 2022
Intangible assets -
exploration and evaluation
expenditure 3,068,268 9,720,637 - 12,788,905
Property plant and equipment 338 1,018 - 1,356
Trade and other receivables 17,088 806 806 18,700
Cash and cash equivalents 23,049 311 2,604,974 2,628,334
Trade and other payables (4,645) (481,624) (112,274) (598,543)
Net assets 3,104,098 9,241,148 2,493,506 14,838,752
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West West African
Year to 31 March African Lithium
2023 (Audited) Gold UK Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Administration expenses 4,288 27,795 912,390 944,473
Share based payments - - 516,581 516,581
Loss for the year 4,288 27,795 1,428,971 1,461,054
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At 31 March 2023
(Audited)
Intangible assets
- exploration and
evaluation expenditure 3,305,948 11,215,940 - 14,521,888
Tangible assets 1,042 90,729 - 91,771
Trade and other receivables - - 11,175 11,175
Cash and cash equivalents 90,426 28,858 425,704 544,988
Assets held for resale - 513,109 - 513,109
Trade and other payables - (670,675) (129,332) (800,007)
Net assets 3,397,416 11,177,961 307,547 14,882,924
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2. OPERATING LOSS
The operating loss before tax is stated after charging:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
GBP GBP GBP
Audit services - - 53,000
Share based payment 154,899 122,006 516,581
Directors' salaries and
fees 97,883 80,530 182,247
Employer's National Insurance - - 10,598
3. LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss for the
period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
period.
The following reflects the loss and share data used in the basic
EPS computations:
Loss Weighted average Basic loss
number of shares per share
(pence)
GBP
Six months to 30 September
2023 508,739 17,019,270,573 0.0030
Six months to 30 September
2022 490,855 16,715,347,911 0.0029
Year ended 31 March 2023 1,461,054 16,812,417,355 0.0087
Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss
attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
period plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that
would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential
ordinary shares into ordinary shares. Options in issue are not
considered diluting to the earnings per share as the Group is
currently loss making. Diluted loss per share is therefore the same as the basic loss per share.
4. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
The share-based payment reserve is used to recognise the value
of equity-settled share-based payments provided to employees,
including key management personnel, as part of their
remuneration.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
Share options outstanding
Opening balance 582,500,000 250,000,000 250,000,000
Lapsed in the period - (72,500,000) (77,500,000)
Issued in the period - 640,000,000 470,000,000
Exercised in the period (12,500,000) - (60,000,000)
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Closing balance 570,000,000 817,500,000 582,500,000
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Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
Performance share rights
outstanding
Opening balance 240,000,000 175,000,000 175,000,000
Issued in the period - 75,000,000 75,000,000
Exercised in the period - - (10,000,000)
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Closing balance 240,000,000 250,000,000 240,000,000
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Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months Year ended
to to 31 March
30 September 30 September 2023
2023 2022
Share warrants outstanding
Opening balance 326,250,000 205,000,000 205,000,000
Lapsed in the period - (12,500,000) (12,500,000)
Issued in the period - - 170,000,000)
Exercised in the period - - (38,250,000)
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Closing balance 326,250,000 192,500,000 326,250,000
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5. TAXATION
There is no taxation charge for the period to 30 September 2023
(6 months to 30 September 2022: GBPnil, year to 31 March 2023:
GBPnil) as the group continues to incur losses.
No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of losses
as the timing of their utilisation is uncertain at this stage.
6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Exploration and
evaluation
GBP
COST
At 31 March 2022 11,442,403
Additions in the period 1,047,742
Effects of foreign exchange 298,760
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At 30 September 2022 12,788,905
Additions in the period 2,179,214
Classified as held for sale (513,109)
Effects of foreign exchange 66,878
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At 31 March 2023 14,521,888
Additions in the period 2,684,613
Effects of foreign exchange (206,406)
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At 30 September 2023 17,000,095
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AMORTISATION
At 31 March 2022 and 30 September
2022 and 31 March 2023 and
30 September 2023 -
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NET BOOK VALUES
At 30 September 2023 (Unaudited) 17,000,095
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At 30 September 2022 (Unaudited) 12,788,905
================
At 31 March 2023 (Audited) 14,521,888
================
Assets held for
resale
GBP
COST
At 31 March 2023 513,109
Disposals in the period (241,862)
Effects of foreign exchange (3,256)
----------------
At 30 September 2023 267,991
On 18 April 2023, the Company announced the sale of the Bougouni
West project. This was held as an asset for resale at 31 March 2023
and 30 September 2023. During the period, sale of one of the
Bougouni West licences completed, resulting in other operating
income for the Group of GBP158,138.
7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and machinery
GBP
COST
At 31 March 2022 27,633
Additions in the period -
Effects of foreign exchange (127)
--------------------
At 30 September 2022 27,761
Additions in the period 103,633
Effects of foreign exchange 264
--------------------
At 31 March 2023 131,403
Additions in the period -
Effects of foreign exchange (1,813)
At 30 September 2023 129,590
--------------------
DEPRECIATION
At 31 March 2022 24,324
Charge for the period 2,081
At 30 September 2022 26,405
Charge for the period 13,227
--------------------
At 31 March 2023 39,632
Charge in the period 12,966
At 30 September 2023 52,598
--------------------
NET BOOK VALUES
At 30 September 2023 (Unaudited) 76,992
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At 30 September 2022 (Unaudited) 1,356
====================
At 31 March 2023 (Audited) 91,771
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8. SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES
The consolidated financial statements include the following
subsidiary companies:
Country Equity Nature of
Company Subsidiary of holding Business
of incorporation
Kodal Norway Kodal Minerals United Kingdom 100% Dormant company
(UK) Limited Plc
International Kodal Minerals Bermuda 100% Holding company
Goldfields (Bermuda) Plc
Limited
International International Mali 100% Mining exploration
Goldfields Mali Goldfields (Bermuda)
SARL Limited
International International C te d'Ivoire 100% Mining exploration
Goldfields C Goldfields (Bermuda)
te d'Ivoire SARL Limited
Jigsaw Resources International Bermuda 100% Holding company
CIV Limited Goldfields (Bermuda)
Limited
Corvette CIV Jigsaw Resources C te d'Ivoire 100% Mining exploration
SARL CIV Limited
Future Minerals International Mali 100% Mining exploration
Limited Goldfields (Bermuda)
Limited
Kodal Mining Kodal Minerals United Kingdom 100% Holding company
UK Limited Plc
9. ORDINARY SHARES
Allotted, issued and fully paid:
Nominal Number of Share Share Premium
Value Ordinary Shares Capital GBP
Note GBP
At 30 September
2022 16,903,730,956 5,282,416 18,456,035
March 2023 a 106,250,000 33,203 309,171
At 31 March 2023 17,009,980,956 5,315,619 18,765,206
May 2023 b 12,500,000 3,906 43,595
At 30 September
2023 17,022,480,956 5,319,525 18,808,801
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Share issue costs have been allocated against the Share Premium
account.
Notes:
a) On 20 March 2023, a total of 106,250,000 shares were issued
pursuant to the exercise of options, warrants and Performance Share
Rights from certain directors, senior management and consultants of
the Company. The shares were issued at between 0.14 and 0.38 pence
per share.
b) On 12 May 2023, a total of 12,500,000 shares were issued
pursuant to the exercise of options. The shares were issued at 0.38
pence per share.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions with related parties
Robert Wooldridge, a Director, is a member of SP Angel Corporate
Finance LLP ("SP Angel") which acts as financial advisor and broker
to the Company. During the six months to 30 September 2023, SP
Angel received fees of GBP15,000 (6 months to 30 September 2022:
GBP157,005, year to 31 March 2023: GBP173,605). The balance due to
SP Angel at 30 September 2023 was GBPnil (30 September 2022:
GBPnil, 31 March 2023: GBPnil).
Matlock Geological Services Pty Ltd ("Matlock"), a company
wholly owned by Bernard Aylward, a Director, provided consultancy
services to the Group during the six months to 30 September 2023
and received fees of GBP112,500 (6 months to 30 September 2022:
GBP61,754, year to 31 March 2023: GBP139,514). The balance due to
Matlock at 30 September 2023 was GBP88,690 (30 September 2022:
GBP13,270, 31 March 2023: GBPnil).
Geosmart Consulting Pty Ltd ("Geosmart"), a company wholly owned
by Qingtao Zeng, a former Director, provided consultancy services
to the Group during the six months to 30 September 2023 and
received fees of GBPnil (6 months to 30 September 2022: GBP18,948,
year to 31 March 2023: GBP24,627). The balance due to Geosmart at
30 September 2023 was GBPnil (30 September 2022: GBPnil, 31 March
2023: GBPnil).
Zivvo Pty Ltd ("Zivvo"), a company wholly owned by Steven
Zaninovich, a Director, provided consultancy services to the Group
during the six months to 30 September 2023 and received fees of
GBP105,000 (period to 30 September 2022: GBP37,370, year to 31
March 2023: GBP140,000). The balance due to Zivvo at 30 September
2023 was GBPnil (30 September 2022: GBP37,370, 31 March 2023:
GBPnil).
11. CONTROL
No one party is identified as controlling the Group.
12. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
On 27 October 2023, the Company announced that it, Kodal Mining
UK Limited, Hainan Mining Co. Limited, and Hainan's wholly owned
UK-incorporated subsidiary Xinmao Investment Co, Limited had agreed
terms to complete the funding package announced on 19 January 2023.
The agreement for completion of the transaction follows from the
waiving of certain conditions precedent relating to the
reorganisation of Kodal's Mali lithium assets.
On 14 November 2023, the Company announced that it had received
US$17.75 million (approximately GBP14.5 million) from Xinmao
Investment Co, Limited in consideration for the issue of
2,937,801,971 new ordinary shares at a price of 0.4912 pence per
share. The Subscription proceeds include the US$3.5m previously
advanced by the Hainan Group as announced on 3 August 2023.
On 15 November 2023, the Company announced the completion of the
funding transaction for US$117.75 million originally announced on
19 January 2023. The Funding Transaction consists of the US$17.75
million equity subscription into Kodal, noted above, and also
includes a US$100 million investment into Kodal's UK subsidiary
company, Kodal Mining UK Limited by the Hainan Group, primarily to
provide the financing to construct the Bougouni lithium production
operation.
On 16 November 2023, the Company announced that it had received
notices of exercise for options, warrants and Performance Share
Rights from certain directors, former directors, senior management
and consultants of the Company to subscribe for a total of
280,833,333 new ordinary shares. Total subscription proceeds for
the Company from these exercises was GBP651,833.
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