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Appendix 4E Preliminary Final Report

Source: RNS
RNS Number : 9693Q
Resolute Mining Limited
24 February 2023
 

Appendix 4E

Preliminary Final Report

For the year ended 31 December 2022

 

24 February 2023    

 

Reporting Period

The reporting period is the year ended 31 December 2022 with the corresponding reporting period being for the year ended 31 December 2021. Unless otherwise stated, all dollar figures are United States dollars ($).

 

Results for Announcement to the Market





12 months ended

 31 December 2022

12 months ended

 31 December 2021





 





$'000 

$'000

Revenue from ordinary activities

Up

19%

to

651,129

549,242

Loss for the period

Down

91%

to

(34,665)

(367,471)

Loss after tax attributable to members

Down

89%

to

(34,083)

(319,203)














Amount per security

Franked amount per security

Dividends

Final dividend (per share)

N/A

N/A

Record date for determining entitlements to the final dividend

N/A

N/A

Payment date for the final dividend

N/A

N/A

Franking

0% franked


 


12 months ended

 31 December 2022

12 months ended

31 December 2021


$'000

$'000




Net tangible assets backing (per share)1

0.22

0.38




1. Net tangible assets excludes right of use assets from the reported net assets in the statement of financial position.

This Appendix 4E - Preliminary final report has not been subject to audit and there is no audit report provided. This report should be read in conjunction with the Financial Report for the period ended 31 December 2021. The Financial Report for the period ended 31 December 2022 is currently being audited by Ernst & Young and will be finalised for lodgement with ASX in March 2023.



 

2022 Financial and operational overview

In 2022, a total of 353,609 ounces (oz) of gold were produced (poured) at an All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) of $1,498/oz with total gold sales of 357,447oz at an average realised price of $1,819/oz.

Further details by operation are provided below.

 

Financial Performance

The Group's underlying net profit after tax (before abnormal items) was $20.3 million, with a reported net loss after tax of $34.7 million. The financial performance of Resolute for the year ended 31 December 2022 is summarised below:

Profit and Loss Analysis1
($'000s)

2022
Group

 

2021
Group

Revenue

651,129

 

549,242

Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortisation

(411,482)


(324,984)

Royalties and other operating expenses

(62,016)


(59,066)

Administration and other corporate expenses

(14,850)


(16,809)

Exploration and business development expenditure

(14,615)


(18,484)

EBITDA

148,166

 

129,899

Depreciation and amortisation

(85,894)


(120,993)

Net interest and finance costs

(15,273)


(11,741)

Inventories NRV movements and obsolete consumables

(36,077)


(44,258)

Fair value movements and unrealised treasury transactions

(13,345)


(27,697)

Other

1,767


(3,481)

Impairment expense

-


(227,464)

Gain on disposal

-


2,707

Indirect tax expense

(13,449)


(24,760)

Net loss before tax

(14,105)

 

(327,789)

Income tax expense

(20,560)


(39,682)

Reported net loss after tax

(34,665)

 

(367,471)

Abnormal items2:

 



+ Disputed Senegalese tax expense

23,926


7,132

+ Historical tax adjustments

14,809


39,334

+ Impairment of obsolete consumables

16,249


-

+ Impairment expense

-


227,464

Underlying net profit/(loss) after tax2

20,319

 

(93,541)

1.  Amounts presented above are aggregate balances of certain line items presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

2.  This financial performance indicator is a non-IFRS measure. It is used internally by management to assess the performance of the business

and is therefore considered relevant to readers of this document.

Group EBITDA of $148.2 million 2022 was a 14% improvement on the comparative period reflecting:

·      Higher revenue of $651.1 million from gold sales of 357,447oz (up 13%) at an average realised price of $1,819/oz (up 5%). The higher ounces sold reflects increased gold production (up 19%) due to:

improved Sulphide processing performance with gold recovered up 4% (gold poured up 19%);

higher gold recovered from both Syama Oxide (up 8%) and Mako (up 2%); and

significant drawdown from gold in circuit of 21,752oz (2021: 3,084oz).

·      Higher cost of sales due to significant increases in fuel and consumables prices as well as the impact of non-cash adjustments for bullion and gold in circuit (as a result of the continued drawdown of material).

·      Lower exploration and business development expenditure as a result of prior year transaction costs associated with divestments (sale of Bibiani and Cote D'Ivoire exploration assets).

The following abnormal items have been added back to the reported net loss in arriving at the underlying net profit of $20.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2022:

·      Disputed Senegalese tax expense ($23.9m), relates to an ongoing dispute with the Senegalese tax authorities regarding PMC's tax exoneration status;

·      Historical tax adjustments ($14.8m), included within this amount is $3.0m expected to be cash settled, with the remainder expected to be settled with VAT and other tax credits;

·      Provision for obsolete consumables ($16.2m), with $2.3m pertaining to Mako and the remainder to Syama.

 

Financial Position

Net debt decreased by $197.2 million to $31.6 million at 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021:
$228.8 million). Total borrowings at 31 December 2022 were $125.6 million comprising $80.0 million drawn on the Term Loan Facility and RCF, and overdraft facilities in Mali and Senegal of $45.6 million. Available liquidity of $189.0 million includes cash and bullion of $94.0 million and $95.0 million of undrawn RCF. As at the date of this release, the RCF has been fully repaid with $100 million available to be redrawn.

Resolute continued to invest in the business in 2022 with spending on development, property, plant, and equipment totalling $63.0 million (2021: $56.9 million) including outlays for tailings facilities across both sites, capitalised stripping costs and project capital at Syama.

 

Syama Gold Mine, Mali

2022 production from the Syama Sulphide circuit was 161,479oz at an AISC of $1,410/oz. A 19% increase in production at a steady AISC compared to the prior year ($1,406/oz). Ore mined increased from 2.2Mt to 2.3Mt while the roaster recorded its highest ever throughput, processing 175.2kt. The Syama sulphide operation is expected to continue to benefit from the successful planned maintenance shutdown which was completed in early April 2022.

Production from the Syama Oxide operations was 62,165oz at an AISC of $1,801/oz. The oxide operations continued lower grade mining at several satellite pits. Gold poured for the year increased 9%, with momentum picking up in the second half and the highest gold production occurring in the December quarter.

 

Mako Gold Mine, Senegal

2022 production from Mako was 129,425oz at an AISC of $1,318/oz. Tonnes processed steadily increased over the year reflecting increased plant uptime and modifications to the SAG Mill configuration. The increase in AISC reflected a higher volume of material mined, which impacted mining costs and continued pressure on consumables amid industry wide inflationary pressures.

 


Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

 

$'000

Note

2022

 

2021

Revenue from contracts with customers for gold and silver sales

1

651,129

549,242

Costs of production relating to gold sales

1

(411,482)

(324,984)

Gross profit before depreciation, amortisation and other operating costs

239,647

224,258

 

Depreciation and amortisation of mine assets

 

1

 

(83,706)

 

(118,621)

Other operating costs relating to gold sales

1

(62,016)

(59,066)

Gross profit from operations

93,925

46,571

Interest income

1

5,513

5,141

Other income

1

4,549

3,248

Exploration and business development

1

(14,615)

(18,484)

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

1

-

(5,068)

Impairment of mine properties and property, plant and equipment

1

-

(222,396)

Administration and other corporate expenses

1

(14,393)

(15,687)

Share based payments expense

1

(457)

(1,122)

Treasury - realised losses

1

(1,477)

(185)

Inventories net realisable value movements and obsolete consumables

1

(36,077)

(44,258)

Fair value movements and unrealised treasury transactions

1

(13,345)

(27,697)

Share of associates' losses

     1

(1,305)

(3,838)

Depreciation of non-mine site assets

 1

(2,188)

(2,372)

Finance costs

 1

(20,786)

(16,882)

Indirect tax expense

      1

(13,449)

(24,760)

Profit / (loss) before tax from operations

(14,105)

(327,789)

 

Tax expense

 

     1

 

(20,560)

 

(39,682)

Loss for the year from operations

(34,665)

(367,471)

 

(Loss)/gain attributable to:




Members of the parent


(34,083)

(319,203)

Non-controlling interest


(582)

(48,268)


(34,665)

(367,471)


 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (continued)

   for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

 

 

$'000

Note

2022

2021

 

Loss for the year (brought forward)

(34,665)

(367,471)

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss)




Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss




Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations:




- Members of the parent


(17,298)

(16,106)

Items that may not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss




Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations:




- Non-controlling interest


4,507

4,960

Changes in the fair value/realisation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

(717)

 

(12,981)

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax

(13,508)

(24,127)




Total comprehensive loss for the year

(48,173)

(391,598)

 

Total comprehensive (loss)/gain attributable to:




Members of the parent


(52,098)

(348,290)

Non-controlling interest


3,925

(43,308)


(48,173)

(391,598)

Loss per share for net loss attributable for continuing operations to the ordinary equity holders of the parent:

 

cents

 

cents

Basic loss per share

3

        (2.85)

        (28.92)

Diluted loss per share

3

        (2.85)

        (28.92)

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.


 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

 

$'000

Note

2022

2021

(Restated)(1)

Current assets




Cash

4

80,873

67,607

Other financial assets - restricted cash


1,406

9,443

Receivables

5

48,793

27,812

Inventories

8

146,430

156,589

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income


-

20,828

Prepayments and other assets


11,141

12,868

Asset sale receivable


-

56,495

Total current assets

288,643

351,642

Non current assets




Income tax asset

13

10,545

11,303

Inventories

8

42,434

53,918

Investments in associates


-

1,365

Promissory notes receivable


40,015

40,207

Contingent consideration receivable


13,636

14,524

Exploration and evaluation


3,211

2,909

Development


227,121

264,491

Property, plant and equipment


229,735

229,164

Right of use assets


13,453

7,708

Total non current assets

580,150

625,589

Total assets

868,793

977,231

Current liabilities




Payables


63,700

91,542

Financial derivative liabilities


1,546

-

Interest bearing liabilities

6

95,634

92,726

Provisions

9

100,377

57,165

Lease liabilities


3,373

2,991

Current tax liabilities


19,107

7,137

Total current liabilities

283,737

251,561

Non current liabilities




Interest bearing liabilities

6

29,482

223,979

Provisions

9

71,544

73,424

Deferred tax liabilities


-

1,591

Lease liabilities


12,536

8,086

Total non current liabilities

113,562

307,080

Total liabilities

397,299

558,641

Net assets

471,494

418,590

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent




Contributed equity

7

882,731

777,021

Reserves


(21,956)

(3,706)

Retained earnings


(317,341)

(283,258)

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent


543,434

490,057

Non-controlling interest


(71,940)

(71,467)

Total equity

471,494

418,590

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

(1)       Refer to restatement of comparative information Note 13


 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

 

 

$'000

Contributed equity

Net unrealised gain/(loss) reserve

Convertible notes/ Share options equity reserve

Non-controlling interests reserve

Employee equity benefits reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve

Retained earnings/ (accumulated losses)

(Restated)(1)

Non-controlling interest(1)

Non-controlling interest of disposal group held for sale

Total

 











At 1 January 2022

777,021

(8,631)

4,876

(724)

19,813

(19,040)

(283,258)

(71,467)

-

418,590

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

(34,083)

(582)

-

(34,665)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax

-

(717)

-

-

-

(17,298)

-

4,507

-

(13,508)

Total comprehensive (loss)

-

(717)

-

-

-

(17,298)

(34,083)

3,925

-

(48,173)

/income for the year, net of tax

Shares issued (net of cost)

105,710

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

105,710

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,398)

-

(4,398)

Share based payments expense

-

-

-

-

(235)

-

-

-

-

(235)

At 31 December 2022

882,731

(9,348)

4,876

(724)

19,578

(36,285)

(317,341)

(71,940)

-

471,494

 











At 1 January 2021

777,021

4,350

4,876

(724)

18,607

(2,934)

35,945

(22,023)

(6,981)

808,137

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

(319,203)

(47,929)

(339)

(367,471)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax

-

(12,981)

-

-

-

(16,106)

-

4,960

-

(24,127)

Total comprehensive (loss)

-

(12,981)

-

-

(16,106)

(319,203)

(42,969)

(339)

(391,598)

/income for the year, net of tax

Dividends paid

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(6,475)

-

(6,475)

Share based payments expense

-

-

-

-

1,206

-

-

-

-

1,206

Disposal of assets held for sale

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,320

7,320

At 31 December 2021

777,021

(8,631)

4,876

(724)

19,813

(19,040)

(283,258)

(71,467)

-

418,590

 

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

(1)     Refer to restatement of comparative information Note 13


 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

 

$'000

Note

2022

2021

Cash flows from operating activities




Receipts from customers


650,591

549,013

Payments to suppliers, employees and others


(524,706)

(451,554)

Exploration expenditure


(10,745)

(13,643)

Interest paid


(16,619)

(14,874)

Interest received


214

-

Indirect tax receipts/ (payments)


164

   (14,853)

Income tax paid


(7,994)

(3,531)

Net cash flows from operating activities


90,905

50,558

Cash flows used in investing activities




Payments for property, plant & equipment


(35,811)

(30,387)

Payments for development activities


(27,602)

(22,908)

Payments for evaluation activities


(4,372)

(2,926)

Proceeds from sale of asset


60,000

30,740

Payments relating to asset held for sale


-

(5,445)

Proceeds from sale of investment in associate


4,534

-

Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

19,148

2,289

Payments for sale of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

-

(1,179)

Other investing activities


(725)

(697)

Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities

15,172

(30,513)

Cash flows from financing activities




Repayment of borrowings


(195,000)

(79,811)

Proceeds from finance facilities


-

50,000

Proceeds from issuing ordinary shares


110,289

-

Payments for share issue costs


(4,579)

-

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest


(5,089)

(5,858)

Repayment of principal portion of lease liability


(3,457)

(13,823)

Net cash flows (used in)/from financing activities

(97,837)

(49,492)




Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

8,240

(29,447)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year


25,237

55,226

Exchange rate adjustment


1,982

(542)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

35,459

25,237

Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:




Cash at bank and on hand

4

80,873

67,607

Bank overdraft

4

(45,414)

(42,370)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

35,459

25,237

 

The above consolidated cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes


Notes to the Preliminary Final Report

 for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

About this Report    

The preliminary final report of Resolute Mining Limited and its subsidiaries ("Resolute" or the "Group") for the year ended 31 December 2022 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of directors.

Resolute Mining Limited (the parent) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

Basis of Preparation

This report is based on accounts that are in the process of being audited.

This report does not include all of the notes normally included in an Annual Financial Report. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the financial report for the year ended 31 December 2021 and any public announcements made by RML during the reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

Rounding of Amounts

The Financial Report has been prepared in United States dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($'000) unless otherwise stated.



 

1        Segment revenues and expenses

 

 

 



Unallocated (b)


 

31 December 2022

$'000

Mako

(Senegal)

Syama (Mali)

Corporate/

Other

 

Total

 

Revenue





Gold and silver sales at spot to external customers (a)

236,760

414,369

-

651,129

Total segment gold and silver sales revenue

236,760

414,369

-

651,129

Costs of production

(129,967)

(259,386)

-

(389,353)

Gold in circuit inventories movement

(336)

(21,793)

-

(22,129)

Costs of production relating to gold sales

(130,303)

(281,179)

-

(411,482)

Royalty expense

(11,838)

(27,736)

-

(39,574)

Operational support costs

(17,714)

(4,728)

-

(22,442)

Other operating costs relating to gold sales

(29,552)

(32,464)

-

(62,016)

Administration and other corporate expenses

(4,777)

(1,160)

(8,456)

(14,393)

Share-based payments expense

-

-

(457)

(457)

Exploration, business development and impairment of investments

(4,018)

(9,578)

(1,019)

(14,615)

Earnings/(loss) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

68,110

89,988

(9,932)

148,166

Amortisation of evaluation, development and rehabilitation costs

(30,496)

(25,520)

-

(56,016)

Depreciation of mine site properties, plant and equipment

(12,002)

(15,688)

-

(27,690)

Depreciation and amortisation relating to gold sales

(42,498)

(41,208)

-

(83,706)

Segment operating result before treasury, other income/ (expenses) and tax

25,612

48,780

(9,932)

64,460

Interest income

7

24

5,482

5,513

Other income

-

14

4,535

4,549

Interest and fees

(442)

(4,121)

(14,871)

(19,434)

Rehabilitation and restoration provision accretion

(397)

(955)

-

(1,352)

Finance costs

(839)

(5,076)

(14,871)

(20,786)

Realised foreign exchange (loss)/gain

853

879

(3,209)

(1,477)

Treasury - realised gains/(losses)

853

879

(3,209)

(1,477)

Inventories net realisable value movements and obsolete consumables

(7,004)

(29,073)

-

(36,077)

Unrealised foreign exchange (loss)/ gain

(1,016)

-

(14,025)

(15,041)

Unrealised foreign exchange loss on intercompany balances

-

-

1,696

1,696

Fair value movements and unrealised treasury transactions

(1,016)

-

(12,329)

(13,345)

Share of associates' losses

-

-

(1,305)

(1,305)

Depreciation of non-mine site assets

(175)

-

(2,013)

(2,188)

Indirect tax expense

-

(13,387)

(62)

(13,449)

Income tax expense

(13,411)

(4,178)

(2,971)

(20,560)

Profit/(Loss) for the 12 months to 31 December 2022

4,027

(2,017)

(36,675)

(34,665)


 

1     Segment revenues and expenses (continued)





Unallocated (b)


31 December 2021

$'000

 

Mako

(Senegal)

Syama (Mali)

Corporate/

Other

 

Total

Revenue





Gold and silver sales at spot to external customers (a)

221,478

327,764

-

549,242

Total segment gold and silver sales revenue

221,478

327,764

-

549,242

Costs of production

(87,541)

(245,920)

-

(333,461)

Gold in circuit inventories movement

583

7,894

-

8,477

Costs of production relating to gold sales

(86,958)

(238,026)

-

(324,984)

Royalty expense

(11,074)

(21,863)

-

(32,937)

Operational support costs

(17,528)

(5,344)

(3,257)

(26,129)

Other operating costs relating to gold sales

(28,602)

(27,207)

(3,257)

(59,066)

Administration and other corporate expenses

(5,060)

(1,617)

(9,010)

(15,687)

Share-based payments expense

-

-

(1,122)

(1,122)

Exploration, business development and impairment of investments

(3,512)

(4,802)

(10,170)

(18,484)

Earnings/(loss) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

97,346

56,112

(23,559)

129,899

Amortisation of evaluation, development and rehabilitation costs

(15,600)

(25,894)

-

(41,494)

Depreciation of mine site properties, plant and equipment

(40,262)

(36,865)

-

(77,127)

Depreciation and amortisation relating to gold sales

(55,862)

(62,759)

-

(118,621)

Segment operating result before treasury, other income/ (expenses) and tax

41,484

(6,647)

(23,559)

11,278

Interest income

69

-

5,072

5,141

Other income

-

-

3,248

3,248

Interest and fees

(434)

(2,854)

(13,312)

(16,600)

Gain on remeasurement for refinancing

-

-

316

316

Rehabilitation and restoration provision accretion

(165)

(433)

-

(598)

Finance costs

(599)

(3,287)

(12,996)

(16,882)

Realised foreign exchange (loss)/gain

(1,431)

387

859

(185)

Treasury - realised gains/(losses)

(1,431)

387

859

(185)

Inventories net realisable value movements and obsolete consumables

(53,188)

8,930

-

(44,258)

Unrealised foreign exchange (loss)/ gain

635

-

(17,120)

(16,485)

Unrealised foreign exchange loss on intercompany balances

-

-

(11,212)

(11,212)

Fair value movements and unrealised treasury transactions

635

-

(28,332)

(27,697)

Share of associates' losses

-

-

(3,838)

(3,838)

Depreciation of non-mine site assets

(151)

-

(2,221)

(2,372)

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

(4,808)

-

(260)

(5,068)

Impairment of mine properties and property, plant and equipment

(55,023)

(167,373)

-

(222,396)

Indirect tax expense

(9,026)

(9,874)

(5,860)

(24,760)

Income tax expense

(1,413)

(34,424)

(3,845)

(39,682)

Profit/(Loss) for the 12 months to 31 December 2021

(83,451)

(212,288)

(71,732)

(367,471)

 


a) Revenue from external sales for each reportable segment is derived from several customers.

b) This information does not represent an operating segment as defined by AASB 8, however this information is analysed in this format by the Chief Operating Decision maker, and forms part of the reconciliation of the results and positions of the operating segments to the financial statements.

 

2      Dividends paid or proposed

The company's dividend policy is, subject to board discretion, to pay a minimum of 2% of gold sales revenue as a dividend. A dividend has not been declared for the year ended 31 December 2022.

3      Earnings/(loss) per share

$'000

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

 

Basic (loss)/earnings per share



(Loss)/profit attributable to ordinary equity holders for operation  of the parent for basic loss per share ($'000)

(34,083)

(319,203)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year   used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS

1,196,856,518

 

1,103,896,747


cents

cents

Basic (loss)/earnings per share from operations (cents per share)

(2.85)

(28.92)




Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from operations (cents per share)(1)

(2.85)

                       (28.92)

 

Basic loss per share - continuing operations



Loss attributable to ordinary equity holders for continuing operations of the parent for basic loss per share ($'000)

(34,083)

 

 (319,203)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used    in the calculation of basic EPS

1,196,856,518

1,103,896,747


cents

cents

Basic loss per share from continuing operations (cents per share)

(2.85)

(28.92)




Diluted loss per share from continuing operations (cents per share)(2)

(2.85)

                        (28.92)

¹ Potentially dilutive instruments have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 because the result for the year was a loss.

 

2 Potentially dilutive instruments have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for continuing operations for 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 because the result for the year was a loss.


4      Cash


31 December 2022

31 December 2021

$'000

$'000

 

Cash at bank and on hand

80,873

67,607

Reconciliation to cash flow statement



For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following at the end of each year:



Cash at bank and on hand

80,873

67,607

Bank overdraft (Note 6)

(45,414)

(42,370)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

35,459

25,237

 

5       Receivables


31 December 2022

31 December 2021

$'000

$'000

 

Trade and other receivables

37

441

Total receivables

48,793

27,812

The Taxation receivables balance comprises a receivable of $12.1 million (2021: $9.0 million) in relation to VAT paid by the Syama operation.  Also included in the Taxation receivables is a VAT receivable of $34.9 million (2021: $10.1 million) relating to the Mako operation ("Mako VAT").  The Mako VAT represents the VAT which would be payable (and then refundable) in the event the Company is unsuccessful in extending the tax exoneration by an additional two years to July 2023. The remainder of the balance relates to Australian Goods and services tax (GST) amounts. Resolute continues to work with its legal and tax advisors to contest the position taken by the Senegalese and Malian Authorities. Refer to Note 9.

6      Interest bearing liabilities

 


31 December 2022

$'000

31 December 2021

$'000

 

Interest bearing liabilities (current)



Bank overdraft (Note 4)

45,414

42,370

Insurance premium funding

-

109

Bank borrowings

50,220

50,247

Total Interest bearing liabilities (current)

95,634

92,726

Interest bearing liabilities (non current)

Bank borrowings

 

29,482

 

223,979

Total Interest bearing liabilities (non current)

29,482

223,979

7     Contributed Equity


31 December 2022

31 December 2021

$'000

$'000

 

Ordinary share capital:



2,129,006,569  ordinary fully paid shares (2021: 1,103,931,520)

883,306

777,021

Movements in contributed equity, net of issuing costs:



Balance at the beginning of the year

777,021

777,021

Placement of shares to institutional and retail investors

110,289

-

Share issue costs

(4,579)

-

Balance at the end of the year

882,731

777,021

 



 

8     Inventories

 


31 December 2022

31 December 2021

$'000

$'000

Current



Ore stockpiles



- At cost

27,223

47,054

- At net realisable value

28,286

6,381

Total current ore stockpiles

55,509

53,435

Gold in circuit - at cost

4,186

22,353

Gold in circuit - at net realisable value

373

1,503

Gold bullion on hand - at cost

10,276

15,697

Gold bullion on hand - at net realisable value

-

1,722

Consumables at net realisable value

76,086

61,879

Total inventory (current)

146,430

156,589

Non Current



Ore stockpiles - at cost

1,959

1,935

Ore stockpiles - at net realisable value

3,279

6,559

Gold in circuit - at net realisable value

37,196

45,424

Total inventory (non current)

42,434

53,918

 

9     Provisions


31 December 2022

31 December 2021

$'000

$'000

Current



Site restoration

1,220

1,795

Employee entitlements

4,336

2,511

Dividend payable

136

150

Provision for indirect taxes

92,936

50,381

Other provisions

1,749

2,328

Total provisions (current)

100,377

57,165 

Non Current



Site restoration

70,874

72,172

Employee entitlements

670

1,252

Total provisions (non current)

71,544

73,424

Resolute's subsidiaries SOMISY(Mali) and PMC(Senegal), have received demands for payment to the Local Tax Authorities in relation to Income Tax and indirect tax for the years ended 31 December 2015 to 2022.

At 31 December 2022 the total provision for indirect taxes has increased from $50.4 million to $92.9 million.

This increase is as a result of an additional $37.6 million due to the potential reduction in the Mako tax exoneration period to 5 years. This amount relates to provisions for customs duties and VAT.  Whilst these amounts are recognised as provisions. Resolute is firmly of the view that it has complied with all the requirements for the extension of the tax exoneration to 7 years and will continue to work with the Senegalese authorities to resolve this matter. 

The remainder of the increase relates to an additional $4.6 million of indirect tax provisions in Mali based on government demands received, with a provision recognised in line with the requirements of relevant accounting standards. Resolute continues to challenge the factual basis and validity of these demands which are strongly disputed due to fundamental misinterpretations of the application of certain taxes. Resolute continues to work with its legal and tax advisors to contest the positions taken by the Authorities.



 

 

10  Subsequent events

On 19 January 2023, the Group announced that the Syama North Resource estimate increased to 34.0 million tonnes at 2.9g/t for 3.2 million ounces of gold.

 

11  Impairment testing

Impairment indicator assessment

At 31 December 2022, Resolute's quoted market capitalisation was lower than its net asset carrying value. Further, Resolute noted that the impact of inflationary pressures on costs and increase in risk free rate that underpins the applicable discount rate. These factors were considered as indicators of impairment. As a result, an impairment test was performed to determine the recoverable amounts for all CGU's of the Group, being the Syama Gold Mine and the Mako Gold Mine using the fair value less cost to sell (FVLCD) method.

 

Syama CGU - 31 December 2022

Syama indicator assessment

Whilst Syama's 2022 forecast production remain in line with budget, as a result of the general indicators of impairment noted above, a formal impairment test was performed to determine the recoverable amount for the Syama CGU.

Key Assumptions used to determine recoverable amount

The table below summarises the key assumptions used in determining the recoverable amount:

 

 

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

Gold price ($/oz)

1,735-1,534

1,777-1,467

Discount rate (post tax real)

14.8%

14.0%

Unmined resources ($/oz)

$20-$58

$20-$54

Gold prices

Gold prices are estimated with reference to external market forecasts based on a consensus view of market experts.

Discount rate

In determining the recoverable amount of assets, the future cash flows were discounted using rates based on the CGU's estimated real weighted average cost of capital, with an additional premium applied having regard to the CGU's risk profile.

Unmined resources

Unmined resources which are not included in the lifeofmine plan as result of the current assessment of economic returns, timing of specific production alternatives and the prevailing economic environment have been valued and included in the assessed fair value.

Operating and capital costs

Lifeofmine operating and capital cost assumptions are based on the Group's latest budget and lifeof mine plans. Operating cost assumptions reflect an assumption of maintaining current cost, over the long term, without including expected improvements over the life of mine.

Recognition

As a result of the analysis performed, there is no impairment loss recognised for the Syama CGU for the period ended 31 December 2022.



 

 

11  Impairment of non current assets (continued)

 

Mako CGU - 31 December 2022

Mako indicator assessment

Whilst Mako's 2021 forecast production and cost remain in line with budget, as a result of the general indicators of impairment noted above and the reduction in the tax exoneration period to 5 years (refer to Note 5), a formal impairment test was performed to determine the recoverable amount for the Mako CGU.

Key Assumptions

The table below summarises the key assumptions used in the determining the recoverable amount:

 

 

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

Gold price ($/oz)

1,735-1,534

1,777-1,467

Discount rate (post tax real)

10.5%

10.5%

Unmined resources ($/oz)

$48

$44

Gold prices

Gold prices are estimated with reference to external market forecasts based on a consensus view of market experts.

Discount rate

In determining the recoverable amount of assets, the future cash flows were discounted using rates based on the CGU's estimated  real discount rate, with an additional premium applied having regard to the CGU's risk profile.

Unmined resources

Unmined resources which are not included in a CGU's lifeofmine plan as result of the current assessment of economic returns, timing of specific production alternatives and the prevailing economic environment have been valued and included in the assessed  fair value.

Operating and capital costs

Lifeofmine operating and capital cost assumptions are based on the Group's latest budget and lifeof mine plans. Operating cost assumptions reflect an assumption of maintaining current cost, over the long term, without including expected improvements over the life of mine.

Recognition

As a result of the analysis performed, there is no impairment loss recognised for the Mako CGU for the period ended 31 December 2022.



 

12  Investment in associates

The Group has 23.3% investment in Loncor Resources Inc, with a carrying value of nil as at 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021:$1.2 million).

 

13  Restatement of comparative information

During 2022, the Group identified information that resulted in a restatement to the prior periods. The impact on previously reported amounts is summarised in the tables below, with the restatement only affecting amounts presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

 

$'000

31 December 2021

 As Reported

Restatement

31 December 2021

 Restated

Total current assets

351,642

-

351,642

Non current assets




Income tax asset

18,273

(6,970)

11,303

Total non current assets

632,559

(6,970)

625,589

Total assets

984,201

(6,970)

977,231





Total liabilities

558,641

-

558,641

Net assets

425,560

(6,970)

418,590

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent




Contributed equity

777,021

-

777,021

Reserves

(3,706)

-

(3,706)

Retained earnings

(277,682)

(5,576)

(284,448)

Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

495,633

(5,576)

488,867

Non-controlling interest

(70,073)

(1,394)

(71,765)

Total equity

425,560

(6,970)

417,102

 

The decrease in net assets at 31 December 2021 is due to the derecognition of income tax asset for the Syama operation in Mali. A reduction of CFA 4.271 billion ($6.9 million) was recorded on the basis that this amount did not meet the recognition criteria for a tax asset at 30 June 2018 and should have been recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income as a tax expense.

At 1 January 2021, this resulted in the reduction of the income tax assets of $6.9 million, a reduction in  retained earnings of $5.6 million and a reduction in Non-controlling interest of $1.4 million.

 

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