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Keras Resources PLC
12 March 2019
Keras Resources plc / Index: AIM / Epic: KRS / Sector:
Mining
12 March 2019
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 2018 along with the notice of its Annual General Meeting,
which is to be held on 4 April 2019.
Copies of the Company's full Annual Report and Financial
Statements (the "Annual Report") will be posted to shareholders
today and will also be made available to download today from the
Company's website at
https://www.kerasplc.com/constitutional-documents/.
The Company's Annual General Meeting ('AGM') will be held at
Winchester Suite, The Washington Mayfair Hotel, 5 Curzon Street,
Mayfair, London W1J 5HE on Thursday 4 April 2019 at 4.00 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 today from the Company's website at
https://www.kerasplc.com/constitutional-documents/.
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 / Charlie SP Angel Corporate Finance +44 (0) 20 3470
Bouverat LLP 0470
Financial PR
Isabel de Salis / Cosima +44 (0) 20 7236
Akerman St Brides Partners Ltd 1177
Chairman's Statement
It gives me great pleasure to report on the substantial progress
made in the last year to transform the Company from an exploration
company, which, by its nature, requires regular injections of cash,
to a cash generative mining company.
Manganese production / Togo
The primary focus of Keras during the year, in particular since
the appointment of Russell Lamming as CEO, has been to make
progress on the Nayega manganese project in Togo, in which we have
an 85% interest.
In July 2018, Keras announced that, as a critical step in the
Exploitation Permit approval process, it had been granted
permission to undertake a bulk sampling metallurgical testwork
programme at Nayega. This included the production of 10,000 tonnes
of beneficiated manganese ore ('Mn'), for processing by 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 work programme, which is estimated to cost US$1.5m,
is being fully funded by the end-user. Cost includes the capital
equipment, as well as operating and logistics costs and management
fees to Keras. The bespoke plant has been designed and constructed
in South Africa and subsequently shipped to Togo, where it has been
erected and is operating at its design capacity. Mining is being
undertaken through a Togolese contractor, with whom Keras has
established an excellent working relationship. It follows that the
Company 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, subject to receiving
appropriate approvals from the Togolese authorities.
The bulk sample has been delivered to the port of Lome for
shipment by the end user. Of the end user funding, $750,000 was
received on signature of the contract, and a further $750,000 has
now been received. To cover the mismatch between the date of
payments and receipts, Dave Reeves and I advanced a total of
GBP300,000 to Keras as a short term, interest free, unsecured loan,
repayable by the end of March 2019.
As part of our commitment to mining in Togo, we also obtained
five exploration licences covering 854.3 square kilometres of
ground in Togo that cover previously discovered cobalt and nickel
mineralisation. Initial exploration on the licences has been
undertaken.
Calidus Resources Limited
The previous year saw the successful capitalisation of the
Company's Australian gold interests as Calidus Resources Limited
("Calidus"), and the listing of Calidus on the Australian Stock
Exchange ('ASX'). Under the rules of the ASX the Company's ordinary
shares in Calidus ('Calidus Shares') are held in escrow for a two
year period which ends in June 2019, and it remains the intention
of the Directors is to distribute those Calidus Shares' to Keras
shareholders when they are out of escrow, subject to any Calidus
Shares which may be realised to provide working capital. The
Company's legal advisers, Memery Crystal, have been retained to
prepare the required documentation on a tax efficient basis.
Keras currently holds 475,000,000 Calidus Shares, and, in
addition, 275,000,000 Performance Shares to be converted into the
same number of Calidus Shares upon the announcement, by June 2020,
of a positive pre-feasibility study ('PFS'), which demonstrates the
Klondyke Project is commercially viable. Calidus has stated that it
is targeting the release of the PFS in Q3 of 2019. The Directors
consider that the best interests of shareholders will be served by
making the distribution when the Performance Shares have been
converted, rather than immediately at the end of the escrow
period.
3.5% of these shares will be transferred to Keras' financial
advisers in respect of fees relating to the transaction, leaving
96.5% owned by Keras. After conversion of the Performance Shares,
therefore, Keras expects that it will own 723,750,000 Calidus
Shares.
The Calidus Shares are included in the financial statements at
fair value, as further set out in Note 18. While the Calidus share
price has suffered a reduction during the year, in common with many
ASX listed junior gold mining companies, the shares are included in
the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at a value of
GBP11.5m, which represents approximately 0.5p per Keras ordinary
share. As the escrow period ends in June 2019, the investment is
now included within current assets.
Board changes
While there have been no changes in the membership of the board
during the year, there have been significant changes in the roles
of the directors. In March 2018, Russell Lamming was appointed as
CEO, and tasked with developing the Group's assets in Togo, as well
as seeking other ventures for Keras. Progress in Togo is set out
above. At the same time, Dave Reeves relinquished executive
responsibilities and remains a non-executive director.
Financial review
The Income Statement for the year shows a loss of GBP584,000
(2017 - profit GBP3,895,000). However, the two periods are not
comparable as the prior year profit results from the transfer of
Keras' Australian gold assets to Calidus, and not from trading.
There was no revenue from trading in either year, but income from
the production of manganese in Togo is expected to commence in the
current year.
The Group structure has been further simplified in the year
under review. The remaining subsidiaries in Australia and South
Africa have been disposed of for nominal consideration, having been
fully impaired in prior periods. As well as removing cost, this
simplification allows Keras to concentrate on realising the
potential of our manganese assets.
Cash conservation remains a priority until commercial mining can
commence, and the non-executive directors are continuing to be
remunerated at some 50% of their entitlements.
Outlook
Keras is now in a position to operate Nayega as a producing mine
as soon as the exploitation licence is issued and is well placed to
pursue other manganese related projects elsewhere in Africa. The
10,000-tonne bulk sample has been funded by the purchaser, and the
plant installed for this purpose will allow commercial production
to go ahead without delay or further capital expenditure. As
announced on 16 January 2019, sample tests on the product indicated
average manganese grades of more than 40%, exceeding our
expectations and increasing potential profits at Nayega. The
cobalt/nickel exploration licences are being evaluated as part of
the general strategy in Togo.
The directors are actively negotiating other manganese related
opportunities and look forward to providing shareholders with
further updates as appropriate.
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
11 March 2019
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 primarily on
progressing the Nayega manganese project in Togo and preparing for
the extraction of the contracted 10,000 tonne sample of manganese
ore. 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.
Further opportunities in the sphere of manganese are under
negotiation elsewhere in Africa.
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 increased their
holdings in the Company by 112,210,952 shares and currently hold
approximately 23% 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
and debt raisings. As the Group's projects become more advanced,
the Board will seek mining finance, as well as investigating
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.
The results of the Group are set out in detail in the financial
statements. The Group reports a loss for the year of GBP584,000
(2017: profit GBP3.9m), the prior year profit arising from the gain
on sale of the Australian gold assets.
The financial statements show that, at 30 September 2018, the
Group had total assets of GBP13.1m (2017: GBP21.6m), and net assets
of GBP12.4m (2017: GBP21.3m). 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.
Intangible assets total GBP1.2m (2017 : GBP1.2m) which now
comprises exploration, evaluation and development expenditure on
the Group's projects in Togo. In addition, the Group has made
payments of GBP0.2m in respect of plant under construction for
Nayega.
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 other exploration projects in Togo, and no
impairment has been deemed necessary. Other African assets have
been disposed of.
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.
Should the Group receive a mining permit for the Nayega
Manganese project, activities at this project could increase
substantially from the current reporting period, to include
production forecasts and mine plans.
African Assets
Togo - Nayega Manganese Project (85% owned)
Keras holds an 85% interest in the Nayega manganese project,
which covers 92,390 hectares in northern Togo, held through Societe
Generale des Mines SARL. 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 Group continues to await the award
of this, and consequently we have been unable to undertake
commercial mining activities during the year. However, we would
like to assure shareholders that we have all the relevant
documents, government assurances and local support in place. We
have received permission from the Togolese authorities to extract
and process a 10,000-tonne bulk sample, which is being fully funded
by the end user. Progress on this is described above and in the
Chairman's Statement. Test sampling of the material produced as
part of the bulk sample 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.
With the manganese price performing well this year and the
higher grade of manganese identified in product samples, our view
that Nayega offers significant value for Keras has been
reinforced.
Initial reconnaissance work at the cobalt licences has been
undertaken and results are being assessed. Until movement in the
granting of the manganese licence is observed, operations are being
kept to a minimum.
South Africa - Leinster Manganese
The Group had previously discontinued this project and the cost
has been fully impaired in previous years. It has now been disposed
of.
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 Company may be held liable for offences under that Act
committed by its employees or subcontractors whether or not the
Company or the Directors have knowledge of the commission of such
offences.
Financial Instruments
Details of risks associated with the Group's financial
instruments are given in Note 29 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 has operated projects in South Africa, Gabon and Togo
and Australia. We have recruited locally as many of our 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 Article 50 of the European Treaty to leave the EU has
been invoked 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 closely.
This Strategic Report was approved by the Board of Directors on
11 March 2019.
Russell Lamming
Director
11 March 2019
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Notes 2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 9 - -
Cost of - -
sales
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Gross loss - -
Administrative and exploration
expenses (411) (938)
Loss from operating activities (411) (938)
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Finance costs 13 - (309)
Net finance costs - (309)
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Results from operating activities after
finance costs (411) (1,247)
Tax 14 - -
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Loss for the year from continuing
operations (411) (1,247)
Discontinued operations
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operation,
net of tax 8 (173) 5,142
(Loss)/profit for the year (584) 3,895
Other comprehensive income - items
that may be subsequently reclassified
to profit or loss
Exchange translation on foreign operations 10 (160)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale
financial assets (8,852) 13,915
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Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the year (9,426) 17,650
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(Loss)/profit attributable to:
Owners of the Company (576) 3,300
Non-controlling interests (8) 595
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(Loss)/profit for the year (584) 3,895
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Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable
to:
Owners of the Company (9,419) 17,055
Non-controlling interests (7) 595
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Total comprehensive (loss)/income for
the year (9,426) 17,650
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Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued
operations
Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per
share (pence) 23 (0.025) 0.183
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From continuing operations
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) 23 (0.018) (0.103)
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From discontinued operations
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per
share (pence) 23 (0.007) 0.286
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Notes
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 15 232 6
Intangible assets 16 1,193 1,164
Other investments 18 - 20,379
Non-current assets 1,425 21,549
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Other investments 18 11,527 -
Trade and other receivables 20 16 31
Cash and cash equivalents 21 217 60
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Current assets 11,760 91
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Total assets 13,185 21,640
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Equity
Share capital 22 7,064 6,970
Share premium 10,358 10,107
Other reserves 5,135 13,779
Retained deficit (10,006) (9,446)
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Equity attributable to owners
of the Company 12,551 21,410
Non-controlling interests (124) (117)
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Total equity 12,427 21,293
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Liabilities
Trade and other payables 25 758 347
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Current liabilities 758 347
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Total liabilities 758 347
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Total equity and liabilities 13,185 21,640
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors
and authorised for issue on 11 March 2019.
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
/warrant assets
reserve 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)
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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
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Transactions
with owners,
recognised
directly in
equity 94 251 42 173 - - 560 - 560
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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 CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
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
2016 6,123 7,666 66 (405) - (12,387) 1,063 (730) 333
Profit for the year - - - 359 - 2,941 3,300 595 3,895
Other comprehensive income - - - (160) 13,915 - 13,755 - 13,755
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Total comprehensive income
for the year - - - 199 13,915 2,941 17,055 595 17,650
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Issue of ordinary shares 847 2,477 - - - - 3,324 - 3,324
Costs of share issue - (36) - - - - (36) - (36)
Goodwill - - - 4 - - 4 18 22
Total transactions with owners,
recognised directly in equity 847 2,441 - 4 - - 3,292 18 3,310
------- ------- ------- ---------- --------- -------------- ------------- --------
Balance at 30 September 2017 6,970 10,107 66 (202) 13,915 (9,446) 21,410 (117) 21,293
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Note 2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss from operating activities (411) (938)
Loss from discontinued operating
activities 8 (173) (504)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 4 4
Equity-settled share-based payments 42 -
Impairment - 1,119
Foreign exchange differences 174 (490)
(191) (809)
Changes in:
- inventories - 558
- trade and other receivables 15 184
- trade and other payables 514 (307)
Cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities 165 (374)
Finance costs - (21)
Taxes paid - (118)
Net cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities 165 (513)
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Cash disposed of with subsidiary - (11)
Acquisition of property, plant and
equipment (230) (2)
Exploration and licence expenditure (20) (1,511)
Net cash used in investing
activities (250) (1,524)
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Cash flows from financing
activities
Net proceeds from issue of share
capital 242 1,130
Proceeds from short term borrowings - 833
Net cash flows from financing
activities 242 1,963
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 157 (74)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 60 134
Cash and cash equivalents at 30
September 217 60
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Notes
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 15 230 -
Investments 17 - -
Other investments 18 - 20,379
Non-current assets 230 20,379
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Other investments 18 11,527 -
Loans 19 1,484 1,414
Trade and other receivables 20 15 30
Cash and cash equivalents 21 208 48
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Current assets 13,234 1,492
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Total assets 13,464 21,871
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Equity
Share capital 22 7,064 6,970
Share premium 10,358 10,107
Other reserves 5,171 13,981
Retained deficit (9,876) (9,522)
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Total equity attributable to owners of
the Company 12,717 21,536
Liabilities
Trade and other payables 25 747 335
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Current liabilities 747 335
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Total liabilities 747 335
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Total equity and liabilities 13,464 21,871
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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
GBP354,000 (2017: profit of GBP2,951,000).
The financial statements of Keras Resources PLC, company number
07353748, were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised
for issue on 11 March 2019.
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Share Share Share option Available Retained Total
capital premium /warrant for sale deficit equity
/fair value assets
reserve
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 October 2016 6,123 7,666 66 - (12,473) 1,382
Profit for the year - - - - 2,951 2,951
Other comprehensive income - - - 13,915 - 13,915
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Total comprehensive income for
the year - - - 13,915 2,951 16,866
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Issue of ordinary shares 847 2,477 - - - 3,324
Costs of share issue - (36) - - - (36)
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Transactions with owners,
recognised directly
in equity 847 2,441 - - - 3,288
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Balance at 30 September 2017 6,970 10,107 66 13,915 (9,522) 21,536
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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
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Transactions with owners, recognised directly
in equity 94 251 42 - - 387
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Balance at 30 September 2018 7,064 10,358 108 5,063 (9,876) 12,717
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss from operating activities (354) (4,222)
Adjustments for:
Equity-settled share-based 42 -
payments
Changes in:
- trade and other receivables 15 201
- trade and other payables 515 248
Cash generated by/(used in) operating
activities 218 (3,773)
Finance costs - (308)
Net cash generated by (used in) operating
activities 218 (4,081)
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Acquisition of property, (230) -
plant and equipment
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Net cash used in investing (230) -
activities
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Cash flows from financing
activities
Net proceeds from issue of
share capital 242 1,130
Proceeds from short term
borrowing - 833
Loans (to)/repaid by subsidiaries (70) 2,084
Net cash flows from financing activities 172 4,047
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 160 (34)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 48 82
Cash and cash equivalents at 30
September 208 48
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