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Keras Resources PLC
24 February 2020
Keras Resources plc / Index: AIM / Epic: KRS / Sector:
Mining
24 February 2020
Keras Resources plc
('Keras' or the 'Company')
Final Results and Notice of AGM
Keras Resources plc, the AIM listed mineral resource company, is
pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 30
September 2019 along with the notice of its Annual General Meeting,
which is to be held on 19 March 2020 .
Copies of the Company's full Annual Report and Financial
Statements (the "Annual Report") will be posted to shareholders on
25 February 2020 and will also be made available to download from
the Company's website at www.kerasplc.com/documents.aspx
The Company's Annual General Meeting ('AGM') will be held at
Memery Crystal LLP, 165 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DY on Thursday
19 March 2020 at 2.00 p.m. A formal Notice of AGM and proxy form
will be posted to the Company's shareholders with the Annual Report
and will also be available to download from the Company's website
at www.kerasplc.com/documents.aspx . No consolidation of the
Company's ordinary shares will be proposed at the AGM, this
proposal is intended to be brought forward when the exploitation
licence for the Nayega manganese project is granted.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 596/2014.
For further information please visit www.kerasplc.com , follow
us on Twitter @kerasplc or contact the following:
Russell Lamming Keras Resources plc info@kerasplc.com
Nominated Adviser & Joint
Broker
Ewan Leggat SP Angel Corporate Finance +44 (0) 20 3470
Charlie Bouverat LLP 0470
Joint Broker Shard Capital Partners +44 (0) 207 186
Damon Heath LLP 9900
Financial PR +44 (0) 20 7236
Susie Geliher / Cosima Akerman St Brides Partners Ltd 1177
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
It gives me great pleasure to report on the substantial progress
made since my last report to transform the Company into a cash
generative mining company.
Manganese production / Togo
The primary focus of Keras during the year has once again been
to progress the Nayega manganese project in Togo. Keras has held an
85% shareholding in the company owning the exploration licence,
Société Générale de Mine SARL ("SGM"). As required for the grant of
an exploitation licence, SGM has been converted from a SARL to a
SA. Additionally, the Republic of Togo is entitled to a carried
interest of 10% in SGM after the issue of the exploitation licence,
which will have the effect of diluting Keras' 85% interest.
The bulk sampling metallurgical testwork programme at Nayega,
announced in July 2018, was completed during the year.
Approximately 10,000 tonnes of manganese ore ('Mn') was mined,
beneficiated and shipped to a major producer of manganese-based
alloys, for large scale metallurgical testwork, to assess the
suitability of the ore in their Mn smelting facilities. The results
of the testwork were very encouraging, as they not only
demonstrated the suitability of the concentrate for sale in
international markets, but also showed a higher manganese
percentage than had been predicted. The work programme was fully
funded by the end-user, including capital costs and management fees
to Keras, with the result that a surplus over direct costs is shown
in the Income Statement. The plant remains on site at Nayega, so
that the Group is in a position to continue producing beneficiated
manganese ore at a rate of up to some 75,000 tonnes per annum
without requiring further capital expenditure. However, the
intention is to upgrade the plant to increase production shortly
after the exploitation licence has been signed. It is intended that
this plant upgrade will be funded primarily through offtake finance
rather than new equity.
On the exploitation licence itself, a decree was published from
a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Togo held
on 18 October 2019, permitting SGM to undertake large scale mining
at the Nayega manganese project. In preparation for the issue of
the licence, as set out above, SGM has been converted to a Societe
Anonyme, and the formal grant of the licence is expected in time to
commence production in the current quarter, to 31 March 2020.
In order to be committed wholly to the mining of manganese at
Nayega, we have decided to relinquish our five cobalt and nickel
exploration licences, and the costs previously incurred have been
written off.
Calidus Resources Limited
During the year Calidus Resources Limited ("Calidus")
successfully completed and published a positive pre-feasibility
study, which demonstrated that the Klondyke Project is commercially
viable. As a result, the final tranche of Performance Shares in
Calidus was converted to Ordinary Shares. The escrow period expired
in June 2019 so that, at 30 September 2019, Keras owned 723,750,000
Calidus Shares.
The stated intention of the Directors had always been to demerge
those Calidus Shares to Keras shareholders when they were out of
escrow, and to do so in the most tax efficient way available. This
required the Company to apply for tax clearances in both Australia
and the United Kingdom. The timescales for obtaining such
clearances meant that it was not possible to complete the demerger
before 30 September 2019, but it has been completed subsequently by
way of a capital reduction scheme which required approval by the
High Court as well as shareholder approval. The circular to
shareholders was posted on 27 September 2019 and the demerger was
approved by shareholders on 14 October 2019. Following the second
High Court hearing, the Calidus shares were transferred to Keras
shareholders on the register at 6.00pm on 19 November 2019.
Previous statements had indicated that some Calidus shares might be
realised by Keras to provide working capital, and, in particular,
the costs associated with the demerger. In the event, tax
implications in Australia meant that this option was not pursued,
and all of the Calidus shares were transferred to Keras
shareholders. All of the costs of the demerger have been borne by
Keras.
The Calidus Shares are included with current assets in the
financial statements at fair value, as further set out in Note
18.
Management changes
While there have been no changes in the membership of the main
board during the year, management at the subsidiary level has been
strengthened by the appointment of Graham Stacey as Chief Operating
Officer. Graham will take operational control of the Nayega mine
when commercial production commences.
Financial review
The Income Statement for the year shows a loss of GBP471,000
(2018 - loss GBP584,000). This result includes the positive surplus
from the bulk sample, but also reflects the build up of costs in
anticipation of commercial production, the legal and other costs in
connection with the application for the exploitation licence, and
substantial costs in relation to the capital reduction and
demerger. There was no revenue from trading in the year, but income
from the production of manganese in Togo is expected to commence in
the current year.
Cash conservation remains a priority until commercial mining
commences. While it has been agreed that the fees payable to the
non-executive directors will increase to more commercial amounts
from 1 April 2019, cash payments to me are continuing to be
restricted to some 50% of my previously contracted entitlements,
and Dave Reeves has capitalised the whole of his entitlement.
Outlook
Keras is now in a position to operate Nayega as a producing mine
as soon as the exploitation licence is finalised, and the decree
promulgated by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Togo
means that commercial production should be achieved shortly.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the rest
of the board and our management team for their hard work, and
shareholders for their continuing support.
Brian Moritz
Chairman
21 February 2020
STRATEGIC REPORT
Strategy and Business Plan
The Group's strategy is to target projects that increase
shareholder value by taking projects through the life cycle from
feasibility to development.
The Group's business model has established the Company as an
efficient and low cost explorer/developer.
During the reporting period the Group was focussed on two main
areas:
1. Demerging its shares in Calidus Resources Limited to
shareholders by way of a capital reduction scheme. This was
finalised after the end of the financial year, in November
2019.
2. Progressing the Nayega manganese project in Togo and
preparing for commercial production. In this context the Group
extracted and shipped for testing a 10,000 tonne sample of
beneficiated manganese ore. The Council of Ministers of the
Republic of Togo has issued a decree granting the Group the right
to mine manganese at Nayega and, as and when an exploitation
licence is obtained, the Group intends to mine commercially at
Nayega with the minimum of delay, initially using the facilities
built for the bulk sample. A definitive feasibility study
previously completed for Nayega indicates that the project
represents significant value potential for the Group.
In exploring and developing mineral deposits, the Group accepts
that not all its exploration will be successful but also that the
rewards for success can be high. It therefore expects that its
shareholders will be invested for potential capital growth, taking
a long-term view of management's good track record in mineral
discovery and development. The Directors have further increased
their holdings in the Company and currently hold approximately 26%
of the issued shares in Keras. We believe this stake provides
further evidence of the Board's belief in and commitment to its
strategy.
To date, the Group has financed its activities through equity
raisings. As the Group's projects become more advanced, the Board
will seek mining and/or offtake finance, and may also investigate
strategic opportunities to obtain funding for projects from future
customers via production sharing, royalty and other marketing
arrangements.
Financial and Performance Review
There was no turnover in the year under review, but commercial
sales are expected to commence in the current year.
The results of the Group are set out in detail in the financial
statements. The Group reports a loss for the year of GBP471,000
(2018: loss GBP584,000).
The financial statements show that, at 30 September 2019, the
Group had total assets of GBP11.5m (2018: GBP13.2m), and net assets
of GBP11.2m (2018: GBP12.4m). The reduction is primarily due to the
reduction in the quoted price of Calidus shares. The basis of
valuation is set out in note 18 to the financial statements. The
capital reduction and demerger of Calidus shares, which became
effective after the year end, results in a reduction in both gross
and net assets of GBP9.9m, as well as eliminating the deficit on
distributable reserves.
Fixed assets total GBP1.4m (2018: GBP1.4m) which now includes
plant at the Nayega mine totalling GBP331,000 (2018: GBP230,000) as
well as exploration, evaluation and development expenditure on the
Group's projects in Togo.
Expenditure such as pre-licence and reconnaissance costs is
expensed in profit or loss as incurred.
The Directors have assessed the carrying value of the Nayega
manganese project and no impairment has been deemed necessary.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
During the year the Board monitored the following KPIs:
-- Cash flow and working capital:
o Short (<3 months) and long term cashflow models are
prepared to monitor and forecast the Group's funding needs;
o Management accounts prepared on a monthly basis for the
Group's key subsidiaries and quarterly on a consolidated basis;
and
o Weekly reporting of the Group's working capital position.
When the Group receives a mining permit for the Nayega Manganese
project, activities at this project will increase substantially
from the current reporting period, to include production forecasts
and mine plans.
Togo - Nayega Manganese Project (85% owned)
Keras currently holds an 85% interest in the Nayega manganese
project, which covers 92,390 hectares in northern Togo, held
through Societe Generale des Mines SARL. As part of the process to
convert the exploration licence to an exploitation licence, the
Government of Togo will be granted a carried equity interest of
10%, so diluting the interest of Keras. The project is 30km from a
main road, which has direct access to the regionally important
deep-water port of Lome 600km away that has >800,000t per annum
back loading capabilities.
Having defined a JORC (2012) Code compliant Indicated and
Measured Resource of 11.0Mt @ 13.1% manganese, the Group has
completed the majority of the Phase 1 Definitive Feasibility Study
("DFS") to develop an initial open-pit, 250,000tpa manganese
operation. To support commercial mining at Nayega, we have applied
for an Exploitation Licence. The Council of Ministers of the
Republic of Togo has decreed that the Group has the right to mine
manganese at Nayega, but the Group continues to await the award of
the licence itself, and consequently we have been unable to
undertake commercial mining activities during the year. Progress on
this is described above and in the Chairman's Statement. Test
sampling of the material produced as part of the bulk sample
process has indicated a manganese content in excess of 40% rather
than the 35% envisaged in the DFS referred to above. As soon as the
Exploitation Permit is granted, therefore, the directors intend to
commence commercial production at the rate of approximately
75,000tpa without the requirement for further capital expenditure,
and to increase production capacity using offtake finance.
The Group had previously discontinued and disposed of all its
other African projects.
Risk Management
The Board regularly reviews the risks to which the Group is
exposed and ensures through its meetings and regular reporting that
these risks are minimised as far as possible.
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group at this
stage in its development are:
Exploration Risk
The Group's business has been primarily mineral exploration and
evaluation which are speculative activities and whilst the
Directors are satisfied that good progress is being made, there is
no certainty that the Group will be successful in the definition of
economic mineral deposits, or that it will proceed to the
development of any of its projects or otherwise realise their
value.
The Group aims to mitigate this risk when evaluating new
business opportunities by targeting areas of potential where there
is at least some historical drilling or geological data
available.
Resource Risk
All mineral projects have risk associated with defined grade and
continuity. Mineral reserves and resources are calculated by the
Group in accordance with accepted industry standards and codes but
are always subject to uncertainties in the underlying assumptions
which include geological projection and commodity price
assumptions.
The Group reports mineral resources and reserves in accordance
with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ('the JORC Code'). The JORC Code
is a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for
public reporting of mineral exploration results, mineral resources
and ore reserves. Further information on the JORC Code can be found
at www.jorc.org.
Development Risk
Delays in permitting, financing and commissioning a project may
result in delays to the Group meeting production targets. Changes
in commodity prices can affect the economic viability of mining
projects and affect decisions on continuing exploration
activity.
Mining and Processing Technical Risk
Notwithstanding the completion of metallurgical testwork, test
mining and pilot studies indicating the technical viability of a
mining operation, variations in mineralogy, mineral continuity,
ground stability, ground water conditions and other geological
conditions may still render a mining and processing operation
economically or technically non-viable.
The Group has a small team of mining professionals experienced
in geological evaluation, exploration, financing and development of
mining projects. To mitigate development risk, the Group
supplements this from time to time with engagement of external
expert consultants and contractors.
Environmental Risk
Exploration and development of a project can be adversely
affected by environmental legislation and the unforeseen results of
environmental studies carried out during evaluation of a project.
Once a project is in production unforeseen events can give rise to
environmental liabilities.
The Group is currently in the exploration stage. Any disturbance
to the environment during this phase is minimal and is
rehabilitated in accordance with the prevailing regulations of the
countries in which we operate.
Financing & Liquidity Risk
The Group has an ongoing requirement to fund its activities
through the equity markets and in future to obtain finance for
project development. There is no certainty such funds will be
available when needed. To date, Keras has managed to raise funds
primarily through equity and debt placements despite the very
difficult markets that currently exist for raising funding in the
junior mining industry.
Political Risk
All countries carry political risk that can lead to interruption
of activity. Politically stable countries can have enhanced
environmental and social permitting risks, risks of strikes and
changes to taxation whereas less developed countries can have in
addition, risks associated with changes to the legal framework,
civil unrest and government expropriation of assets.
Partner Risk
Whilst there has been no past evidence of this, the Group can be
adversely affected if joint venture partners are unable or
unwilling to perform their obligations or fund their share of
future developments.
The Group aims to mitigate this risk by 1) holding significant
majority shareholdings in our projects that we can commit to
funding our minority partners until production and positive cash
flow and 2) endeavouring to enter into joint venture funding
arrangements with large and credible counterparties.
Bribery Risk
The Group has adopted an anti corruption policy and whistle
blowing policy under the Bribery Act 2010. Notwithstanding this,
the Group may be held liable for offences under that Act committed
by its employees or subcontractors, whether or not the Group or the
Directors had knowledge of the committing of such offences.
Financial Instruments
Details of risks associated with the Group's financial
instruments are given in Note 26 to the financial statements. Given
the nature of the Group's activities, Keras does not utilise any
complex or derivative financial instruments.
Insurance Coverage
The Group maintains a suite of insurance coverage that is
appropriate for the Group and Company. This is arranged via a
specialist mining insurance broker and coverage includes public and
products liability, travel, property and medical coverage and
assistance while Group employees and consultants are travelling on
Group business. This is reviewed at least annually and adapted as
the Group's scale and nature of activities changes.
Internal Controls and Risk Management
The Directors are responsible for the Group's system of internal
financial control. Although no system of internal financial control
can provide absolute assurance against material misstatement or
loss, the Group's system is designed to provide reasonable
assurance that problems are identified on a timely basis and dealt
with appropriately.
In carrying out their responsibilities, the Directors have put
in place a framework of controls to ensure as far as possible that
ongoing financial performance is monitored in a timely manner, that
corrective action is taken and that risk is identified as early as
practically possible. The Directors review the effectiveness of
internal financial control at least annually.
The Board, subject to delegated authority, reviews capital
investment, property sales and purchases, additional borrowing
facilities, guarantees and insurance arrangements.
The Board takes account of the significance of social,
environmental and ethical matters affecting the business of the
Group. At this stage in the Group's development the Board has not
adopted a specific policy on Corporate Social Responsibility as it
has a limited pool of stakeholders other than its shareholders.
Rather, the Board seeks to protect the interests of Keras'
stakeholders through individual policies and through ethical and
transparent actions.
The Group has adopted an anti-corruption and bribery policy and
a whistle blowing policy.
Shareholders
The Directors are always prepared, where practicable, to enter
into dialogue with shareholders to promote a mutual understanding
of objectives. The Annual General Meeting provides the Board with
an opportunity to informally meet and communicate directly with
investors.
Environment
The Board recognises that its principal activities, mineral
exploration and mining, have potential to impact on the local
environment. To date, activities at the various projects have been
limited to mining and drilling activities and the Group does comply
with local regulatory requirements with regard to environmental
compliance and rehabilitation. The impact on the environment of the
Group's activities has the potential to increase should our
projects move into a development or production phase. This is
currently assessed through baseline environmental studies that are
being undertaken and identifying resources needed to manage
environmental compliance in the future.
Given the Group's size and scale it is not considered practical
or cost effective to collect and report data on carbon
emissions.
Employees
The Group engages its employees to understand all aspects of the
Group's business and seeks to remunerate its employees fairly,
being flexible where practicable. The Group gives full and fair
consideration to applications for employment received regardless of
age, gender, colour, ethnicity, disability, nationality, religious
beliefs, transgender status or sexual orientation. The Group takes
account of employees' interests when making decisions and welcomes
suggestions from employees aimed at improving the Group's
performance.
The Group now operates solely in Togo, where it recruits locally
as many of its employees and contractors as practicable.
Suppliers and Contractors
The Group recognises that the goodwill of its contractors,
consultants and suppliers is important to its business success and
seeks to build and maintain this goodwill through fair dealings.
The Group has a prompt payment policy and seeks to settle all
agreed liabilities within the terms agreed with suppliers. There
have been occasions during the reporting period where this has been
extended beyond normal terms as the Group has managed cash flow
during the year during current difficult market conditions.
Health and Safety
The Board recognises that it has a responsibility to provide
strategic leadership and direction in the development of the
Group's health and safety strategy in order to protect all of its
stakeholders. The Group does not have a formal health and safety
policy at this time. This is re-evaluated as and when the Group's
nature and scale of activities change.
Brexit
Although the United Kingdom ceased to be a member of EU on 31
January 2020, and the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations has
been evident, the threats and opportunities of 'Brexit' are still
largely unknown. Despite no immediately foreseeable impact on the
Group, the Directors are monitoring developments.
This Strategic Report was approved by the Board of Directors on
21 February 2020.
Russell Lamming
Director
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue - -
Cost of - -
sales
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Gross profit - -
Recovery of costs of bulk sample 681 -
Administrative and exploration
expenses (1,147) (411)
Loss from operating activities (466) (411)
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Finance costs (5) -
Net finance costs (5) -
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Results from operating activities after
finance costs (471) (411)
Tax - -
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Loss for the year from continuing
operations (471) (411)
Discontinued operations
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operation,
net of tax - (173)
Loss for the year (471) (584)
Other comprehensive income - items
that may be subsequently reclassified
to profit or loss
Exchange translation on foreign operations 32 10
Change in fair value of available-for-sale
financial assets - (8,852)
Items that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss
Change in fair value of equity investments (1,604) -
at fair value though other comprehensive
income
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Total comprehensive loss for the
year (2,043) (9,426)
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Loss attributable to:
Owners of the Company (514) (576)
Non-controlling interests 43 (8)
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Loss for the year (471) (584)
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Total comprehensive loss attributable
to:
Owners of the Company (2,091) (9,419)
Non-controlling interests 48 (7)
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Total comprehensive loss for the
year (2,043) (9,426)
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Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued
operations
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) (0.022) (0.025)
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From continuing operations
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) (0.022) (0.018)
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From discontinued operations
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) (0.000) (0.007)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 332 232
Intangible assets 1,051 1,193
Non-current assets 1,383 1,425
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Other investments 9,923 11,527
Trade and other receivables 35 16
Cash and cash equivalents 184 217
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Current assets 10,142 11,760
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Total assets 11,525 13,185
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Equity
Share capital 7,266 7,064
Share premium 10,938 10,358
Other reserves 3,426 5,135
Retained deficit (10,310) (10,006)
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Equity attributable to owners
of the Company 11,320 12,551
Non-controlling interests (76) (124)
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Total equity 11,244 12,427
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Liabilities
Trade and other payables 281 758
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Current liabilities 281 758
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Total liabilities 281 758
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Total equity and liabilities 11,525 13,185
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors
and authorised for issue on 21 February 2020. They were signed on
its behalf by:
Brian Moritz, Director
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share Share Share Exchange Financial Retained Total Non-controlling Total
capital premium option reserve assets deficit interests equity
/warrant at
reserve FVOCI GBP'000
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Balance at 1
October
2018 7,064 10,358 108 (36) 5,063 (10,006) 12,551 (124) 12,427
Loss for the
year - - - - - (514) (514) 43 (471)
Other
comprehensive
income - - - 3 (1,604) 24 (1,577) 5 (1,572)
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Total
comprehensive
loss for
the year - - - 3 (1,604) (490) (2,091) 48 (2,043)
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Issue of
ordinary
shares 202 607 - - - - 809 - 809
Costs of share
issue - (27) - - - - (27) - (27)
Share-based
payment
transactions - - 78 - - - 78 - 78
Transfer reserve
in respect
of warrants
lapsed - - (186) - - 186 - - -
Transactions
with owners,
recognised
directly in
equity 202 580 (108) - - 186 860 - 860
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Balance at 30
September 2019 7,266 10,938 - (33) 3,459 (10,310) 11,320 (76) 11,244
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The available for sale assets reserve at 30 September 2018 has
been reclassified to financial assets at FVOCI on adoption of IFRS
9.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share Share Share Exchange Available Retained Total Non-controlling Total
capital premium option reserve for sale deficit interests equity
reserve assets GBP'000
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1
October
2017 6,970 10,107 66 (202) 13,915 (9,446) 21,410 (117) 21,293
Loss for the year - - - - - (576) (576) (8) (584)
Other comprehensive
income - - - (7) (8,852) 16 (8,843) 1 (8,842)
-------- -------- -------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------------- --------
Total comprehensive
loss for
the year - - - (7) (8,852) (560) (9,419) (7) (9,426)
-------- -------- -------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------------- --------
Issue of ordinary
shares 94 258 - - - - 352 - 352
Costs of share
issue - (7) - - - - (7) - (7)
Share-based payment
transactions - - 42 - - - 42 - 42
Transfer regarding
discontinued
activities - - - 173 - - 173 - 173
Total transactions
with owners,
recognised directly
in equity 94 251 42 173 - - 560 - 560
-------- -------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------------- --------
Balance at 30
September 2018 7,064 10,358 108 (36) 5,063 (10,006) 12,551 (124) 12,427
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss from operating activities (471) (411)
Loss from discontinued operating
activities - (173)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 28 4
Equity-settled share-based payments 78 42
Impairment 155 -
Foreign exchange differences 36 174
(174) (364)
Changes in:
- trade and other receivables (19) 15
- trade and other payables (18) 514
Cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities (211) 165
Finance costs - -
Taxes paid - -
Net cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities (211) 165
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Acquisition of property, plant and
equipment (127) (230)
Exploration and licence expenditure (18) (20)
Net cash used in investing
activities (145) (250)
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Cash flows from financing
activities
Net proceeds from issue of share
capital 323 242
Net cash flows from financing
activities 323 242
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents (33) 157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 217 60
Cash and cash equivalents at 30
September 184 217
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Property, plant and equipment - 230
Investments - -
Non-current assets - 230
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Other investments 9,923 11,527
Loans 1,379 1,484
Trade and other receivables 34 15
Cash and cash equivalents 175 208
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Current assets 11,511 13,234
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Total assets 11,511 13,464
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Equity
Share capital 7,266 7,064
Share premium 10,938 10,358
Other reserves 3,459 5,171
Retained deficit (10,401) (9,876)
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Total equity attributable to owners of
the Company 11,262 12,717
Liabilities
Trade and other payables 249 747
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Current liabilities 249 747
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Total liabilities 249 747
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Total equity and liabilities 11,511 13,464
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The Company has elected to take the exemption under Section 408
of the Companies Act 2006 from presenting the Parent Company profit
and loss account. The Parent Company loss for the period was
GBP711,000 (2018: loss of GBP354,000).
The financial statements of Keras Resources PLC, company number
07353748, were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised
for issue on 21 February 2020. They were signed on its behalf
by:
Brian Moritz, Director
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
Share Share Share option Financial Retained Total
capital premium /warrant assets at deficit equity
reserve FVOCI
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 October 2017 6,970 10,107 66 13,915 (9,522) 21,536
Loss for the year - - - - (354) (354)
Other comprehensive income - - - (8,852) - (8,852)
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Total comprehensive loss for
the year - - - (8,852) (354) (9,206)
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Issue of ordinary shares 94 258 - - - 352
Costs of share issue - (7) - - - (7)
Share-based payment
transactions - - 42 - - 42
---------
Transactions with owners,
recognised directly
in equity 94 251 42 - - 387
--------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- ----------
Balance at 30 September 2018 7,064 10,358 108 5,063 (9,876) 12,717
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Balance at 1 October 2018 7,064 10,358 108 5,063 (9,876) 12,717
Loss for the year - - - - (711) (711)
Other comprehensive income - - - (1,604) - (1,604)
---------- ---------
Total comprehensive loss for the year - - - (1,604) (711) (2,315)
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Issue of ordinary shares 202 607 - - - 809
Costs of share issue - (27) - - - (27)
Share-based payment transactions - - 78 - - 78
Transfer reserves in respect of warrants
lapsed - - (186) - 186 -
------ ---------- ---------
Transactions with owners, recognised
directly
in equity 202 580 (108) - 186 860
------ ------- ------ ---------- --------- ----------
Balance at 30 September 2019 7,266 10,938 - 3,459 (10,401) 11,262
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss from operating activities (711) (354)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation - -
Impairment of loan 159 -
Equity-settled share-based
payments 78 42
Changes in:
- trade and other receivables (19) 15
- trade and other payables (39) 515
Cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities (532) 218
Finance costs - -
Net cash generated by (used in) operating
activities (532) 218
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Acquisition of property,
plant and equipment - (230)
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Net cash used in investing
activities - (230)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from financing
activities
Net proceeds from issue of
share capital 323 242
Loans (to)/repaid by subsidiaries 176 (70)
Net cash flows from financing activities 499 172
--------- ---------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (33) 160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 208 48
Cash and cash equivalents at 30
September 175 208
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