Notice To The Reader
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (“Interim Financial Statements”) and all information contained in the management's discussion and analysis have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the management of Besra Gold Inc. and its subsidiaries.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting of three members, has reviewed the Interim Financial Statements and related financial reporting matters. The Company's independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, have not performed a review of these Interim Financial Statements in accordance with the standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity's auditors.
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Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements | |
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Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30,2013
Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
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(US$) (unaudited) | Note | | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Sep 30, 2012 |
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Sales | | | 20,216,909 |
| 19,169,500 |
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Cost of sales | | | 15,557,018 |
| 9,951,426 |
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Gross profit | | | 4,659,891 |
| 9,218,074 |
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Royalty expense | | | 2,457,995 |
| 2,203,781 |
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Environmental fees | | | 1,300,008 |
| 791,433 |
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Corporate and administrative expenses | | | 1,424,912 |
| 2,202,316 |
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Share-based compensation | 21 | | 200,024 |
| 613,181 |
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Exploration costs | | | 181,516 |
| 384,472 |
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| | | 5,564,455 |
| 6,195,183 |
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(Losses) earnings before net finance costs, income tax, depreciation, amortization (EBITDA) | (904,564 | ) | 3,022,891 |
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Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,771,799 |
| 4,661,534 |
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Finance charges | 8 | | 3,040,210 |
| 2,433,970 |
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| | | 6,812,009 |
| 7,095,504 |
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Loss for the period before income tax | | | (7,716,573 | ) | (4,072,613 | ) |
Income tax expense (recovery) | | | 355,108 |
| (406,661 | ) |
Total comprehensive loss for the period | | | (8,071,681 | ) | (3,665,952 | ) |
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Attributable to: | | | | |
Equity owners | | | (7,389,702 | ) | (3,843,280 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | (681,979 | ) | 177,328 |
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Loss per share attributable to equity owners | | | |
Basic | 7 | | (0.020 | ) | (0.010 | ) |
Diluted | 7 | | (0.020 | ) | (0.010 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements
Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30,2013
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at September 30, 2013
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US$ (unaudited) | Note | | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
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ASSETS | | | | |
Current | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 13 | | 1,844,225 |
| 4,062,045 |
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Tax and other receivables | 14 | | 1,820,606 |
| 1,714,355 |
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Inventories | 15 | | 10,513,293 |
| 12,224,852 |
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Prepayments | | | 2,495,100 |
| 1,614,240 |
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| | | 16,673,224 |
| 19,615,492 |
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Non-current | | | | |
Property, plant & equipment | 9 | | 17,577,196 |
| 17,231,269 |
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Deferred exploration expenditure | 10 | | 23,072,414 |
| 22,678,843 |
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Deferred development expenditure | 11 | | 5,133,020 |
| 6,216,049 |
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Mine properties | 12 | | 35,094,083 |
| 35,265,242 |
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Other long-term assets | | | 727,735 |
| 352,603 |
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| | | 81,604,448 |
| 81,744,006 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 98,277,672 |
| 101,359,498 |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Current | | | | |
Provisions | 16 | | 1,363,615 |
| 1,450,071 |
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Derivative financial liabilities | 19 | | 32,000 |
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Tax and trade payables | 17 | | 28,631,807 |
| 27,429,290 |
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Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 18 | | 7,500,533 |
| 6,981,965 |
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Convertible notes | 18 | | 6,198,880 |
| 5,353,217 |
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| | | 43,726,835 |
| 41,214,543 |
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Non-current | | | | |
Provisions | 16 | | 2,054,793 |
| 1,404,846 |
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Derivative financial liabilities | 19 | | 1,052,000 |
| 882,850 |
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Convertible notes | 18 | | 10,596,192 |
| 9,803,088 |
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Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 18 | | 17,224,028 |
| 16,645,179 |
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Deferred tax liabilities | | | 6,834,727 |
| 6,717,486 |
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| | | 37,761,740 |
| 35,453,449 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 81,488,575 |
| 76,667,992 |
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EQUITY | | | | |
Issued capital and reserves | 20 | | 129,559,480 |
| 129,390,208 |
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Deficit | | | (111,747,529 | ) | (104,357,827 | ) |
| | | 17,811,951 |
| 25,032,381 |
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Non-controlling interest | | | (1,022,854 | ) | (340,875 | ) |
TOTAL EQUITY | | | 16,789,097 |
| 24,691,506 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | 98,277,672 |
| 101,359,498 |
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Commitments, contingencies and contractual obligations | 23 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements
Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30,2013
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
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US$ (unaudited) | Issued Capital |
| Deficit |
| Reserves (note 20) |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
| Total Equity |
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Balance at July 1, 2013 | 135,182,292 |
| (104,357,827 | ) | (5,792,084 | ) | (340,875 | ) | 24,691,506 |
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Loss for the period | — |
| (7,389,702 | ) | — |
| (681,979 | ) | (8,071,681 | ) |
Share capital cancelled | (30,752 | ) | — |
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| — |
| (30,752 | ) |
Share-based payments (note 21) | — |
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| 200,024 |
| — |
| 200,024 |
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Balance at September 30, 2013 | 135,151,540 |
| (111,747,529 | ) | (5,592,060 | ) | (1,022,854 | ) | 16,789,097 |
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For the three months ended September 30, 2012
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US$ (unaudited) | Issued Capital |
| Deficit |
| Reserves (note 20) |
| Non-Controlling Interest |
| Total Equity |
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Balance at July 1, 2012 | 135,134,697 |
| (81,103,158 | ) | (5,638,890 | ) | 2,169,412 |
| 50,562,061 |
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(Loss) income for the period | — |
| (3,843,280 | ) |
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| 177,328 |
| (3,665,952 | ) |
Share-based payments (note 21) | — |
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| 613,181 |
| — |
| 613,181 |
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Balance at September 30, 2012 | 135,134,697 |
| (84,946,438 | ) | (5,025,709 | ) | 2,346,740 |
| 47,509,290 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements
Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
September 30,2013
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the three months ended September 30, 2013
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US$ (unaudited) | | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Sep 30, 2012 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | |
Loss for the period after tax | | (8,071,681 | ) | (3,665,952 | ) |
Items not affecting cash | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 3,771,779 |
| 4,661,534 |
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Stock-based compensation expense | | 200,024 |
| 613,181 |
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Deferred income tax | | 315,731 |
| (436,012 | ) |
Derivatives revaluation | | 201,150 |
| (588,665 | ) |
Interest and accretion of term loans | | 2,224,407 |
| 1,963,769 |
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Unrealized foreign exchange | | 199,651 |
| 360,560 |
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ARO accretion adjustment | | 28,976 |
| 86,828 |
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Changes in non-cash working capital balances | | | |
Trade and other receivables and other financial assets | | (980,362 | ) | 590,089 |
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Trade and other payables | | 971,310 |
| 313,236 |
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Inventory | | 1,631,516 |
| (387,903 | ) |
Cash provided by operating activities | | 492,501 |
| 3,510,665 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | |
Deferred exploration and development costs | | (1,287,965 | ) | (2,732,236 | ) |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | | (1,316,143 | ) | (485,132 | ) |
Investment in subsidiary | | (250,000 | ) | (600,000 | ) |
Cash used in investing activities | | (2,854,108 | ) | (3,817,368 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | |
Repayment of the secured bank loan | | (3,898,605 | ) | 1,744,781 |
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Proceeds from the secured bank loan | | 4,040,048 |
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Finance lease payments | | — |
| (449,568 | ) |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | 141,443 |
| 1,295,213 |
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(Decrease) increase in cash during the period | | (2,220,164 | ) | 988,510 |
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Cash - beginning of the period | | 4,062,045 |
| 3,397,728 |
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash | | 2,344 |
| 297 |
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Cash - end of the period | | 1,844,225 |
| 4,386,535 |
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Supplemental information | | | |
Interest paid | | 122,692 |
| 534,555 |
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Income taxes paid | | — |
| — |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
1. Corporate Information
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements (“Interim Financial Statements”) of Besra Gold Inc. (the “Company” or “Besra”) and its subsidiaries (together, the “Group”) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Company's Audit Committee on November 14, 2013. Besra is a corporation continued under the Canada Business Corporation Act with its registered office located and domiciled in Toronto, Ontario, Canada whose shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) and the OTCQX Bulletin Board in the United States of America.
The principal activities of the Group are the acquisition, exploration, development, mining and re-instatement of gold bearing properties in Southeast Asia. The Company has two key properties located in Central Vietnam: the Bong Mieu Gold property and the Phuoc Son Gold property; as well as one key property in East Malaysia: The Bau Gold property; and one key property in the Northern Philippines: The Capcapo Gold property.
2. Statement of Compliance
These Financial Statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Financial Statements do not include all of the information and disclosure required in the annual financial statements, and should therefore be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2013, which have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
3. Basis of Preparation and Going Concern
The Interim Financial Statements are presented in United States (“US”) dollars, which is the Company's functional and the Group's presentation currency.
These Interim Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost basis, which assumes the Company will continue its operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to, twelve months from the end of the reporting period.
Where necessary, comparatives have been reclassified to maintain consistency and comparability with current period figures.
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Group incurred a net loss of $8,071,681. As at September 30, 2013 the Group's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $16,789,097. As a result, there is a substantial doubt regarding the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern depends upon its ability to resume profitable operations or to access public debt or equity capital in the ordinary course. No assurance can be given that such capital will be available at all or on terms acceptable to the Company.
These Interim Financial Statements do not include any adjustments related to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. If the “going concern” assumption was not appropriate for these Interim Financial Statements, then adjustments to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, expenses and consolidated balance sheet classification, which could be material, may be necessary.
4. Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of these Interim Financial Statements for the Group in conformity with IAS 34 requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of the Interim Financial Statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are prepared by appropriately qualified people and based on management's experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual outcomes can differ from these estimates.
Information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty considered by management in preparing the Interim Financial Statements is described in the annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2013.
5. Accounting Policies, New Standards and Interpretations
The accounting policies and methods of computation are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2013 as described in those annual financial statements.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
The Company has reviewed new and revised accounting pronouncements that have been issued. There have been no new or amended IFRS or interpretations applicable to the Group which were issued and were effective at July 1, 2013.
6. Segment Analysis
For management purposes, the Group is organized into one business segment and has two reportable segments based on geographic area as follows:
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▪ | The Company's Vietnamese operations produce ore in stockpiles, gold in circuit, doré bars and gold bullion through its Bong Mieu and Phuoc Son subsidiaries. |
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▪ | The Company's Malaysian operations are engaged in the exploration for, and evaluation of, gold properties within the country. |
Management monitors the operating results of its reportable segments separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss, as well as mine development, and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the Financial Statements. However, group financing (including finance costs and finance income) and income taxes are managed on a group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
All revenues are transacted via one merchant on behalf of external customers unknown to the Group.
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$ | Property, plant and equipment |
| Deferred exploration expenditure |
| Deferred development expenditure |
| Mine properties |
| Other non-current assets |
| Total non- current assets |
| Current assets |
| Liabilities |
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September 30, 2013 | | | | | | | | |
Vietnam | 16,744,923 |
| 7,856,979 |
| 5,133,020 |
| 3,267,646 |
| 727,735 |
| 33,730,303 |
| 15,824,050 |
| 36,510,759 |
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Malaysia | 106,838 |
| 15,215,435 |
| — |
| 31,276,437 |
| — |
| 46,598,710 |
| 395,546 |
| 6,928,583 |
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Other | 725,435 |
| — |
| — |
| 550,000 |
| — |
| 1,275,435 |
| 453,628 |
| 38,049,233 |
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Total | 17,577,196 |
| 23,072,414 |
| 5,133,020 |
| 35,094,083 |
| 727,735 |
| 81,604,448 |
| 16,673,224 |
| 81,488,575 |
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June 30, 2013 | | | | | | | | |
Vietnam | 16,466,502 |
| 8,060,103 |
| 6,216,049 |
| 3,438,805 |
| 91,003 |
| 34,272,462 |
| 18,765,947 |
| 34,332,131 |
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Malaysia | 120,916 |
| 14,618,740 |
| — |
| 31,276,437 |
| — |
| 46,016,093 |
| 147,995 |
| 6,970,128 |
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Other | 643,851 |
| — |
| — |
| 550,000 |
| — |
| 1,193,851 |
| 963,150 |
| 35,365,733 |
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Total | 17,231,269 |
| 22,678,843 |
| 6,216,049 |
| 35,265,242 |
| 91,003 |
| 81,482,406 |
| 19,877,092 |
| 76,667,992 |
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| September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2012 |
$ 3 months ended | Revenue |
| Segment income (loss) after tax |
| Revenue |
| Segment income (loss) after tax |
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Vietnam | 20,216,909 |
| (3,950,551 | ) | 19,169,500 |
| 865,875 |
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Malaysia | — |
| (479,731 | ) | — |
| 605,713 |
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Other | — |
| (3,641,399 | ) | — |
| (5,137,540 | ) |
Total | 20,216,909 |
| (8,071,681 | ) | 19,169,500 |
| (3,665,952 | ) |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
7. Earnings Per Share
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Three months ended | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Sep 30, 2012 |
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Basic Earnings per Share Attributable to Equity Owners | | |
Loss for the period ($) | (7,389,702 | ) | (3,843,280 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 378,698,034 |
| 378,781,186 |
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Basic Earnings per Share Attributable to Equity Owners ($) | (0.020 | ) | (0.010 | ) |
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Diluted Earnings per Share Attributable to Equity Owners | | |
Net loss used to calculate diluted earnings per share ($) | (7,389,702 | ) | (3,843,280 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 378,698,034 |
| 378,781,186 |
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Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding ($) | — |
| 112,177 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per share | 378,698,034 |
| 378,893,363 |
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Diluted loss per share ($) | (0.020 | ) | (0.010 | ) |
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss for the period attributable to the equity owners of Besra by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Diluted earnings per share is based on basic loss per share adjusted for the potential dilution if share options and warrants are exercised and the convertible notes are converted into common shares.
8. Finance Expenses
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($) 3 months ended | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Sep 30, 2012 |
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Interest on convertible notes and gold-linked loans | 883,606 |
| 1,030,740 |
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Accretion on convertible notes and gold- linked notes | 1,401,532 |
| 1,491,030 |
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Interest expense (income), net | 402,579 |
| 62,330 |
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Derivative - fair value revaluations | 201,150 |
| (588,664 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | 98,843 |
| 438,534 |
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Financing costs | 52,500 |
| — |
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Total | 3,040,210 |
| 2,433,970 |
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9. Property, Plant and Equipment
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$ | Land & buildings |
| Plant & equipment |
| Infrastructure |
| Capital assets in progress |
| Total |
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Cost | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 3,522,005 |
| 34,734,453 |
| 21,436,075 |
| 1,453,918 |
| 61,146,451 |
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Additions | — |
| 198,844 |
| 648,916 |
| 1,066,738 |
| 1,914,498 |
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Disposals | (8,337 | ) | (582,008 | ) | (8,500 | ) | — |
| (598,845 | ) |
Reclassifications | 124,895 |
| 170,823 |
| 336,716 |
| (632,434 | ) | — |
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Translation adjustments | (292 | ) | (19,398 | ) | — |
| — |
| (19,690 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 3,638,271 |
| 34,502,714 |
| 22,413,207 |
| 1,888,222 |
| 62,442,414 |
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Accumulated depreciation | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | (1,928,513 | ) | (18,990,629 | ) | (10,964,649 | ) | — |
| (31,883,791 | ) |
Depreciation charge for the period | (80,225 | ) | (890,203 | ) | (572,723 | ) | — |
| (1,543,151 | ) |
Disposals | — |
| 544,822 |
| 2,233 |
| — |
| 547,055 |
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Translation adjustments | 18 |
| 18,495 |
| — |
| — |
| 18,513 |
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Balance at September 30, 2013 | (2,008,720 | ) | (19,317,515 | ) | (11,535,139 | ) | — |
| (32,861,374 | ) |
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Impairment provision as at July 1, 2013 | (589,065 | ) | (6,669,982 | ) | (4,336,120 | ) | (436,224 | ) | (12,031,391 | ) |
Utilization of provision | — |
| — |
| — |
| 27,547 |
| 27,547 |
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Impairment provision as at September 30, 2013 | (589,065 | ) | (6,669,982 | ) | (4,336,120 | ) | (408,677 | ) | (12,003,844 | ) |
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Net carrying amount | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 1,004,427 |
| 9,073,842 |
| 6,135,306 |
| 1,017,694 |
| 17,231,269 |
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Balance at September 30, 2013 | 1,040,486 |
| 8,515,217 |
| 6,541,948 |
| 1,479,545 |
| 17,577,196 |
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Plant and equipment with a carrying value of $8,048,203 and $25,520,224, respectively, at September 30, 2013 has been pledged as security for two Vietnamese bank loans (Note 18).
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
10. Deferred Exploration Expenditure
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$ | Bong Mieu |
| Phuoc Son |
| North Borneo Gold |
| Binh Dinh NZ Gold |
| Total |
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Cost | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 4,000,286 |
| 9,454,104 |
| 14,618,741 |
| 783,774 |
| 28,856,905 |
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Additions | 137,961 |
| 26,479 |
| 596,695 |
| — |
| 761,135 |
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Translation adjustment | — |
| — |
| — |
| (2,728 | ) | (2,728 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 4,138,247 |
| 9,480,583 |
| 15,215,436 |
| 781,046 |
| 29,615,312 |
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Accumulated amortization | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | (226,844 | ) | (3,613,294 | ) | — |
| — |
| (3,840,138 | ) |
Amortization for the period | (20,323 | ) | (344,513 | ) | — |
| — |
| (364,836 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | (247,167 | ) | (3,957,807 | ) | — |
| — |
| (4,204,974 | ) |
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Impairment provision as at July 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 | (91,070 | ) | (2,246,854 | ) | — |
| — |
| (2,337,924 | ) |
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Net book value | | | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 3,682,372 |
| 3,593,956 |
| 14,618,741 |
| 783,774 |
| 22,678,843 |
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Balance at September 30, 2013 | 3,800,010 |
| 3,275,922 |
| 15,215,436 |
| 781,046 |
| 23,072,414 |
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As the Company did not yet have unencumbered access to the Capcapo property at September 30, 2013, exploration costs incurred to date in respect of this property have been expensed.
11. Deferred Development Expenditure
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$ | Bong Mieu |
| Phuoc Son |
| Total |
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Cost | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 18,945,784 |
| 25,807,694 |
| 44,753,478 |
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Additions | 92,758 |
| 436,800 |
| 529,558 |
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Balance at September 30, 2013 | 19,038,542 |
| 26,244,494 |
| 45,283,036 |
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Accumulated amortization | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | (8,312,779 | ) | (18,296,257 | ) | (26,609,036 | ) |
Amortization for the period | (476,928 | ) | (1,135,659 | ) | (1,612,587 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | (8,789,707 | ) | (19,431,916 | ) | (28,221,623 | ) |
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Impairment provision as at July 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 | (9,066,659 | ) | (2,861,734 | ) | (11,928,393 | ) |
| | | |
Net book value | | | |
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 1,566,346 |
| 4,649,703 |
| 6,216,049 |
|
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 1,182,176 |
| 3,950,844 |
| 5,133,020 |
|
12. Mine Properties
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | Bong Mieu |
| Phuoc Son |
| North Borneo Gold |
| Binh Dinh NZ Gold Co |
| GR Enmore |
| Total |
|
Cost as at July 1, 2013 and September 30, 2013 | 3,220,670 |
| 4,995,064 |
| 31,276,437 |
| 1,333,333 |
| 550,000 |
| 41,375,504 |
|
Accumulated amortization as at July 1, 2013 | (1,903,624 | ) | (3,721,390 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (5,625,014 | ) |
Amortization for the period | — |
| (171,159 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (171,159 | ) |
Accumulated amortization as at September 30, 2013 | (1,903,624 | ) | (3,892,549 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (5,796,173 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Impairment provision as at July 1, 2013 & September 30, 2013 | — |
| (485,248 | ) | — |
| — |
| — |
| (485,248 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net book value as at July 1, 2013 | 1,317,046 |
| 788,426 |
| 31,276,437 |
| 1,333,333 |
| 550,000 |
| 35,265,242 |
|
Net book value as at September 30, 2013 | 1,317,046 |
| 617,267 |
| 31,276,437 |
| 1,333,333 |
| 550,000 |
| 35,094,083 |
|
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
The Company’s exploration and mining licenses related to the above mine properties are of a fixed term. Prior to the expiry of any of its exploration or mining licenses, the Company files applications in the ordinary course to renew those licenses that it deems necessary or advisable for the continued operation of its business.
Bong Mieu Gold Property
The Bong Mieu gold property consists of the Ho Gan open-pit and underground deposits, the Nui Kem underground mine and the Ho Ray -Thac Trang deposit. The Ho Gan underground operation was closed in August 2012 due to low grade. Nui Kem has been in commercial production since 2009. Ho Ray Thac Trang is at the feasibility stage. The property contains multiple gold mineralization zones that are being explored for additional resources.
Phuoc Son Gold Property
The Phuoc Son Gold Project hosts the Dak Sa Shear Zone containing the underground mines, Bai Dat and Bai Go which have been in commercial production since 2009 and 2011, respectively. The process plant, also within the Dak Sa Shear Zone, was brought into commercial production in July 2011. The property contains multiple gold mineralization zones that are being explored for additional resources.
Bau Gold Project
The Bau property is a brown-field project, spread over a large geographic area in which the Company is in consortium with a Malaysian company with material Bumiputra interests that owns rights to consolidated mining tenements covering much of the historic Bau Goldfield in Sarawak, East Malaysia. The Bau Gold Project comprises consolidated mining and exploration tenements that collectively cover more than 1,340km2 of the most highly prospective ground within the historic Bau Gold Project. The Company is nearing completion of a feasibility study and expects to release the results during 2013. Besra has agreed to acquire a further 7.94% of North Borneo Gold over the next three years from the Malaysian joint venture partner, bringing the total effective holding to 93.55%.
Capcapo Gold Property
The Capcapo Gold Property is located in Abra Province approximately 80km north of the prolific Baguio-Mankayan Gold District in the Northern Philippines. Besra, in consortium with a Philippine company controlled by Philippines nationals, has an option to acquire up to a 60% interest in the Capcapo Gold Project. Capcapo is a large relatively unexplored project analogous to productive deposits within the nearby Baguio mining district. Ore grade Au-Cu mineralization outcrops at surface and drilling indicates grade increases at depth.
Tien Thuan Gold Property
The Tien Thuan Gold Project lies approximately 50km west of the port city of Quy Nhon in Binh Dinh Province in Southern Vietnam. The project area broadly encompasses about 100km2 of hilly terrain containing numerous hard rock and alluvial gold occurrences, within and peripheral to a large, multiphase intrusive complex of predominately felsic composition.
Enmore Gold Property
The GR Enmore Gold Project covers approximately 325km2 within the Enmore-Melrose Goldfield of northeastern New South Wales, Australia. Besra holds a 100% interest in one exploration license covering 158.76km2 and is earning an 80% interest in two exploration licenses covering 35.28km2.
13. Cash and Cash Equivalents
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Cash at banks and on hand | 1,584,461 |
| 3,536,646 |
|
Restricted cash at banks | 250,277 |
| 250,892 |
|
Short-term deposits | 9,487 |
| 274,507 |
|
Total | 1,844,225 |
| 4,062,045 |
|
14. Tax and Other Receivables
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Taxes receivable (VAT, GST, etc.) | 1,341,718 |
| 1,241,484 |
|
Deposits | 445,151 |
| 446,859 |
|
Other receivables | 33,737 |
| 26,012 |
|
Total | 1,820,606 |
| 1,714,355 |
|
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
15. Inventories
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Doré bars and gold bullion | 3,926,173 |
| 5,596,937 |
|
Gold in circuit | 1,850,168 |
| 1,764,700 |
|
Ore in stockpiles | 838,524 |
| 515,066 |
|
Mine operating supplies & spares | 3,898,428 |
| 4,348,149 |
|
Total | 10,513,293 |
| 12,224,852 |
|
16. Provisions
|
| | | | | | | | |
$ | Asset retirement obligations |
| Employee entitlements |
| Other |
| Total |
|
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 1,865,466 |
| 678,372 |
| 311,079 |
| 2,854,917 |
|
Arising during the period | 639,884 |
| 133,968 |
| 87,594 |
| 861,446 |
|
Adjustment to ARO | (30,071 | ) | — |
| — |
| (30,071 | ) |
Accretion | 28,976 |
| — |
| — |
| 28,976 |
|
Utilization | (22,677 | ) | (141,035 | ) | (135,872 | ) | (299,584 | ) |
Translation adjustment | — |
| 12,390 |
| (9,666 | ) | 2,724 |
|
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 2,481,578 |
| 683,695 |
| 253,135 |
| 3,418,408 |
|
| | | | |
Current | 426,785 |
| 683,695 |
| 253,135 |
| 1,363,615 |
|
Non-current | 2,054,793 |
| — |
| — |
| 2,054,793 |
|
Total | 2,481,578 |
| 683,695 |
| 253,135 |
| 3,418,408 |
|
Asset Retirement Obligations
In accordance with Vietnamese and Malaysian law, land must be restored to its original condition. The Group recognized $2,814,302 in provisions before discount for this purpose in relation to its operations in Vietnam. Because of the long-term nature of the liability, the biggest uncertainty in estimating the provision relates to the costs that will be incurred. The provisions for asset retirement obligations are based on estimated future costs using information available at balance date. The provision has been calculated using a discount rate of 8 percent. The majority of rehabilitation is expected to occur progressively over the next 5 years. To the extent the actual costs differ from these estimates, adjustments will be recorded and the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income may be impacted. No provision has been calculated for Bau due to its exploration stage.
Employee Entitlements
Employee entitlements include the value of excess leave entitlements allocated over the leave taken by the employees of the Group. These amounts are expected to be utilized as the employees either take their accrued leave or receive equivalent benefits upon ceasing employment. Employee entitlements also include provisions for short-term incentive plan benefits.
Other
Other provisions mainly represent a provision for audit fees that relate to the period but for which the services are generally performed in a future period.
17. Tax and Trade Payables
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Taxes and government fees payable | 14,265,657 |
| 12,685,228 |
|
Trade payables | 10,978,770 |
| 10,832,636 |
|
Accruals and other payables | 3,387,380 |
| 3,911,426 |
|
Total | 28,631,807 |
| 27,429,290 |
|
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
18. Interest-Bearing Loans and Borrowings
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Non-current liabilities | | |
Convertible notes | 10,596,192 |
| 9,803,088 |
|
Gold-linked notes | 17,224,028 |
| 16,645,179 |
|
Total non-current liabilities | 27,820,220 |
| 26,448,267 |
|
| | |
Current liabilities | | |
Current portion of convertible notes | 6,198,880 |
| 5,353,217 |
|
| | |
Current portion of gold-linked notes | 584,039 |
| 206,914 |
|
Secured bank loan | 6,916,494 |
| 6,775,051 |
|
Total current interest bearing loans and borrowings | 7,500,533 |
| 6,981,965 |
|
Total current liabilities | 13,699,413 |
| 12,335,182 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Face Value |
| Currency | Maturity | Interest Rate (%) | Number of Units |
| Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Gold-linked notes (USD) | USD | May-15 | 8 | 13,131,898 |
| 16,729,967 |
| 16,729,967 |
|
Gold-linked notes (CAD) | CAD | May-15 | 8 | 7,567,264 |
| 4,319,856 |
| 4,319,856 |
|
9% CAD Convertible notes | CAD | Mar-14 | 9 | 5,142,679 |
| 6,356,499 |
| 6,356,499 |
|
8% CAD Convertible notes | CAD | Apr-15 | 8 | 15,000,000 |
| 15,000,000 |
| 15,000,000 |
|
8% USD Convertible notes | USD | May-15 | 8 | 1,469,000 |
| 1,469,000 |
| 1,469,000 |
|
Secured bank loans | USD | Jan-Mar-14 | 4.5-8 | 6,916,494 |
| 6,916,494 |
| 6,775,051 |
|
Convertible Notes
At September 30, 2013
|
| | | | |
Convertible Notes | Conversion Rate per Unit |
| Total Shares on Conversion |
|
9% CAD Notes | 0.42 |
| 15,134,521 |
|
8% CAD Notes | 0.50 |
| 30,000,000 |
|
8% USD Notes | 0.51 |
| 2,880,392 |
|
The Convertible Note agreements require the Company to meet certain covenants, all of which had been met as at September 30, 2013, including the affirmative and negative covenants, anti-dilution provision and other provisions that are customary for transactions of this nature.
Secured Bank Loan
In December 2012, Phuoc Son Gold Company Limited entered into a loan agreement with a Vietnamese bank for a maximum borrowing of $5,000,000, to be drawn down as required. The loan term is twelve months from the date of principal drawdown to the date of repayment for each drawdown. The interest rate for drawdowns to September 30, 2013 is 8 percent per annum. The bank loan is secured over all assets of the borrower (Phuoc Son Gold Company Ltd). The carrying amount of the loan was $5,000,000 as at September 30, 2013 ($5,000,000 as at June 30, 2013).
On June 21, 2013, Phuoc Son Gold Company Limited entered into a new loan agreement with a Vietnamese bank for a maximum borrowing of $2,000,000. The new loan term is six months from the date of principal drawdown to the date of repayment for each drawdown. The drawdown could be exercised as required until June 30, 2014. The interest rate currently is 4.5% per annum and may be adjusted upon the notification of the bank. The carrying amount of the loan was $1,619,494 as at September 30, 2013 ($1,775,051 as at June 30, 2013). The bank loan is secured over plant and equipment with a net carrying value of $8,048,203 (Note 9).
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
19. Derivative Financial Liabilities
|
| | | | |
$ As at | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Convertible notes - conversion option | 153,000 |
| 154,850 |
|
Convertible notes vested warrants - conversion option | 136,000 |
| 57,000 |
|
Gold-linked notes - gold price participation and put options | 795,000 |
| 671,000 |
|
Total | 1,084,000 |
| 882,850 |
|
| | |
Current portion (CAD 9% convertible notes) | 32,000 |
| — |
|
Non-current portion | 1,052,000 |
| 882,850 |
|
Total | 1,084,000 |
| 882,850 |
|
Gold-Linked Note Derivatives
Gold-Linked Notes (Amended Gold Loan Notes)
The Gold Price Participation Agreement (GPPA) option and put option features of the Amended Gold Loan Notes are re-valued at each reporting date using the Binominal Lattice option pricing model. The GPPA option of the Amended Gold Loan Notes, a derivative liability of the Company, has a value of $137,000 at September 30, 2013 ($116,000 as at June 30, 2013). The put and call option components of the Amended Gold Loan Notes had no value at September 30, 2013 (both nil as at June 30, 2013).
Gold-Linked Notes (Amended Convertible Notes)
Holders of the Amended Convertible Notes are entitled to participate in any increase in the gold price via an increase in the redemption price paid on the maturity date based on the prevailing gold price at the maturity date, May 6, 2015.
The GPPA option features of the amended convertible notes are re-valued at each reporting date using the Binominal Lattice option pricing model. The 2012 GPPA and call option components of the amended USD convertible notes, a derivative liability of the Company, had a value of $499,000 and nil, respectively, at September 30, 2013 ($423,000 and nil as at June 30, 2013). The GPPA and call option components of the amended CAD convertible notes, a derivative liability of the Company, had a value of $159,000 and nil, respectively, at September 30, 2013 ($132,000 and nil as at June 30, 2013).
Inputs used when valuing the Gold-Linked Notes, put and call option components were:
|
| | | | |
| Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Gold price per ounce ($) | 1,336 |
| 1,204 |
|
Exercise price (put options) per ounce ($) | 1,750 |
| 1,750 |
|
Term to maturity (years) | 1.6 |
| 1.85 |
|
Expected gold volatility (%) | 20 |
| 20 |
|
Annual risk rate (%) | 23 |
| 23 |
|
Risk free rate (gold rate) (%) | 1.8 |
| 1.7 |
|
Convertible Note Derivatives
Some of the convertible notes outstanding are denominated in Canadian dollars while others are denominated in US dollars and the associated warrants are denominated in Canadian dollars. The functional reporting currency of the Company is US dollars. As the exercise price of the stock underlying the warrants and conversion feature of the convertible notes denominated in Canadian dollars is not denominated in the Company's functional currency, the contractual obligations arising from the warrants and conversion feature meet the definition of derivatives under IFRS. They are re-valued at each reporting date using the Black-Scholes model for the warrants and a binomial option pricing model for the conversion option, with any change in valuation being recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
20. Issued Capital and Reserves
Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares with one vote per share and no par value per share.
The movement in the capital stock of the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows:
|
| | | | |
Common Shares | Number of Shares |
| Amount ($) |
|
Balance at June 30, 2013 | 378,951,274 |
| 135,182,292 |
|
Shares cancelled during the period | (170,000 | ) | (30,752 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 378,781,274 |
| 135,151,540 |
|
Stock Options
Under the Company's stock option plan, options to purchase shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the new plan is 12 percent (on a non-diluted basis) of the Company's issued and outstanding shares. Options granted under the plan have a maximum term of five years and vesting dates are determined by the Board of Directors on an individual basis at the time of granting.
The following table provides a summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
|
| | | | |
| September 30, 2013 |
CAD | Number of Options |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price CAD |
|
Outstanding, beginning of the period | 44,427,497 |
| 0.47 |
|
Expired | (416,667 | ) | 0.80 |
|
Outstanding, end of the period | 44,010,830 |
| 0.47 |
|
Options exercisable at the end of the period | 37,507,497 |
| 0.40 |
|
The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding as at September 30, 2013.
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable |
Range of exercise price CAD | Number outstanding |
| Weighted average remaining life (years) |
| Weighted average exercise price CAD |
| Number exercisable |
| Weighted average exercise price CAD |
|
0.12 | 127,566 |
| 0.26 |
| 0.12 |
| 127,566 |
| 0.12 |
|
0.20 - 0.29 | 14,297,500 |
| 3.99 |
| 0.24 |
| 7,387,500 |
| 0.25 |
|
0.30 - 0.39 | 4,470,000 |
| 3.5 |
| 0.33 |
| 4,470,000 |
| 0.33 |
|
0.40 - 0.49 | 10,717,184 |
| 2.21 |
| 0.41 |
| 10,717,184 |
| 0.41 |
|
0.50 - 0.59 | 9,285,558 |
| 3.13 |
| 0.52 |
| 9,275,558 |
| 0.52 |
|
0.60 - 0.69 | 2,350,000 |
| 1.97 |
| 0.60 |
| 2,350,000 |
| 0.60 |
|
0.70 - 0.79 | 2,763,022 |
| 2.38 |
| 0.72 |
| 2,763,022 |
| 0.72 |
|
| 44,010,830 |
|
| 0.40 |
| 37,090,830 |
| 0.39 |
|
During the three months ended September 30, 2013, no options were issued to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company.
Warrants
There has been no movement in the number of warrants of the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
|
| | | | |
| Number of Options |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price CAD |
|
Outstanding, at the beginning and the end of the period | 36,837,962 |
| 0.75 |
|
Reserves
The changes in reserves for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | Broker warrants |
| Foreign currency translation |
| Equity-based compensation reserve |
| Investment premium reserve |
| Other reserves |
| Total |
|
Balance at July 1, 2013 | 1,418,045 |
| (2,513,078 | ) | 15,036,349 |
| (19,639,773 | ) | (93,627 | ) | (5,792,084 | ) |
Share-based payments | — |
| — |
| 200,024 |
| — |
| — |
| 200,024 |
|
Balance at September 30, 2013 | 1,418,045 |
| (2,513,078 | ) | 15,236,373 |
| (19,639,773 | ) | (93,627 | ) | (5,592,060 | ) |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
Broker Warrants
This reserve represents broker warrants associated with the 9 percent CAD Convertible Note that was issued in March 2010, the 8 percent CAD Convertible Note that was issued in April 2011 and the 8 percent USD Convertible Note that was issued in May 2011.
Foreign Currency Translation
This reserve originated on January 1, 2009 when the Company changed from reporting in CAD to USD and represents accumulated translation differences on balance sheet translation.
Equity-Based Compensation Reserve
This reserve records movements in share-based compensation.
Investment Premium Reserve
This reserve represents the premium paid on acquisition of a greater equity interest in North Borneo Gold Sdn Bhd.
Other Reserves
This reserve originated in 2009 and represents the tax recovery on expiry of warrants.
21. Share-Based Compensation
No new options were issued during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
The total share-based compensation expense recognized for stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2013 is $200,024 (three months ended September 30, 2012 - $613,181).
Equity settled share-based payments are valued at grant date using a Black Scholes model.
Under the Company's stock option plan, options to purchase shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the plan is 12 percent (on a non-diluted basis) of the Company's issued and outstanding shares. Options granted under the plan have a maximum term of five years and vesting dates are determined by the Board of Directors on an individual basis at the time of granting.
22. Related Party Disclosure
The Interim Financial Statements include the financial statements of Besra Gold Inc. and the subsidiaries listed in the following table:
|
| | | | | |
| | % equity held as at |
Name | Country of Incorporation | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Formwell Holdings Ltd | British Virgin Islands | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Bong Mieu Holdings Ltd | Thailand | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Bong Mieu Gold Mining Company Limited | Vietnam | 80 |
| 80 |
|
New Vietnam Mining Corporation | British Virgin Islands | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Phuoc Son Gold Company Limited | Vietnam | 85 |
| 85 |
|
Kadabra Mining Corp. | Philippines | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Besra Vietnam Ltd (formerly Olympus Pacific Minerals Vietnam Ltd) | Vietnam | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Besra NZ Limited (formerly OYMNZ Ltd) | New Zealand | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Besra Labuan Ltd (formerly Olympus Pacific Minerals Labuan Ltd) | Malaysia | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Parnell Cracroft Ltd | British Virgin Islands | 100 |
| 100 |
|
GR Enmore Pty Ltd | Australia | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Binh Dinh NZ Gold Company Ltd | Vietnam | 75 |
| 75 |
|
North Borneo Gold Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | 85.61 |
| 85.61 |
|
Bau Mining Co Ltd | Samoa | 91 |
| 91 |
|
KS Mining Ltd | Samoa | 100 |
| 100 |
|
Compensation of the key management personnel of the Group was as follows:
|
| | | | |
| Three months ended |
($) | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Sep 30, 2012 |
|
Management fees and salary | 508,068 |
| 763,576 |
|
Share-based compensation | 138,479 |
| 405,257 |
|
Total compensation of key management | 646,547 |
| 1,168,833 |
|
The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognized as an expense during the reporting period related to the key management personnel.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
Directors' Interest in the Stock Option Plan
Stock options held by members of the Board of Directors under the stock option plan to purchase ordinary shares have the following expiry dates and exercises prices:
|
| | | | | | |
| | | Number of Options Outstanding |
Issue Date | Expiry Date | Exercise Price CAD$ | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
Jan-10 | Dec-14 | 0.40 | 2,073,618 |
| 2,073,618 |
|
Jun-10 | Apr-15 | 0.42 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,500,000 |
|
Jun-10 | Apr-15 | 0.60 | 1,500,000 |
| 1,500,000 |
|
Jan-11 | Dec-15 | 0.72 | 1,068,378 |
| 1,068,378 |
|
Sept-11 | Sept-16 | 0.53 | 751,599 |
| 751,599 |
|
Jan-12 | Jan-17 | 0.42 | 1,250,000 |
| 1,250,000 |
|
Feb-12 | Feb-17 | 0.52 | 3,472,872 |
| 3,472,872 |
|
Mar-12 | Mar-17 | 0.33 | 3,015,000 |
| 3,015,000 |
|
May-12 | May-17 | 0.32 | 150,000 |
| 150,000 |
|
Mar-13 | Mar-18 | 0.24 | 2,425,000 |
| 2,425,000 |
|
Total | | | 17,206,467 |
| 17,206,467 |
|
Directors' Interest in the Deferred Share Units Plan
Deferred share units are held by non-executive members of the Board of Directors. Under this plan, fees are paid as deferred share units (“DSUs”) whose value is based on the market value of the common shares.
|
| | | | | |
| | Value of Units Outstanding ($) |
Award year | Units | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Jun 30, 2013 |
|
2008 | 116,667 | 6,789 |
| 5,542 |
|
2009 | 120,690 | 7,023 |
| 5,733 |
|
Total of deferred share units outstanding | 237,357 | 13,812 |
| 11,275 |
|
In 2008 the Company set up a deferred share unit plan for the non-executive members of the Board. Under this plan, fees are paid as DSUs whose value is based on the market value of the common shares. Under terms of the plan, the DSU plan will be an unfunded and unsecured plan. The DSU are paid out in cash upon retirement/resignation. Compensation expense for this plan is recorded in the year the payment is earned and changes in the amount of the deferred share unit payments as a result of share price movements are recorded in directors fees in the period of the change. Total DSUs outstanding as at September 30, 2013 were 237,357 units. Liabilities related to this plan are recorded in accrued liabilities and totaled $13,812 as at September 30, 2013 (as at June 30, 2013 - $11,275). The DSU plan was discontinued for new grants in 2010.
Companies Controlled by Management
Management compensation incurred on behalf of the Company was paid to companies controlled by officers of the Company. The companies that were paid for management compensation include the following:
|
| | |
Company name | Name | Position |
Orangue Holdings Limited | David Seton | Executive Chairman |
Dason Investments Limited | David Seton | Executive Chairman |
Bolt Solutions Corporation | Darin Lee | Chief Operating Officer |
The Jura Trust Limited | John Seton | Chief Executive Officer |
Abergeldie Trust | John Seton | Chief Executive Officer |
Whakapai Consulting Ltd | Jane Bell | Chief Financial Officer |
Lloyd Beaumont No. 2 Trust | Paul Seton | Chief Commercial Officer |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
23. Commitments, Contingencies and Contractual Obligations
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 30, 2013 | | | | | | |
Payment Due ($) | Total |
| Less than one year |
| Year 2 |
| Year 3 |
| Year 4 |
| Year 5 and thereafter |
|
Operating leases | 742,496 |
| 373,055 |
| 161,429 |
| 91,389 |
| 61,861 |
| 54,762 |
|
Purchase obligations - supplies & services | 3,944,597 |
| 3,899,597 |
| 45,000 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
Purchase obligations - capital | 1,586,255 |
| 1,586,255 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
Acquisition of interest in North Borneo Gold Sdn Bhd | 8,150,000 |
| 4,150,000 |
| 4,000,000 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
Asset retirement obligations | 2,481,579 |
| 335,266 |
| 355,176 |
| 1,288,758 |
| 502,379 |
| — |
|
Total | 16,904,927 |
| 10,344,173 |
| 4,561,605 |
| 1,380,147 |
| 564,240 |
| 54,762 |
|
In 2010 the Company entered into an agreement, as amended on May 20, 2011 and January 20, 2012 and amended and restated on May 12, 2013, to acquire up to a 93.55% interest in North Borneo Gold Sdn Bhd (NBG) by September 2015, subject to payments to be made in several tranches as follows:
|
| | | |
Amount ($) | Purchase Date | Total per Year ($) | Effective Holdings (%) |
1,350,000 | December 2, 2013 | 1,350,000 | 87.10 |
| | | |
900,000 | March 3, 2014 | | 87.95 |
900,000 | June 2, 2014 | | 88.80 |
1,000,000 | September 1, 2014 | | 89.75 |
1,000,000 | December 1, 2014 | 3,800,000 | 90.70 |
| | | |
1,000,000 | March 2, 2015 | | 91.65 |
1,000,000 | June 1, 2015 | | 92.60 |
1,000,000 | September 1, 2015 | 3,000,000 | 93.55 |
In the normal course of business, the Group is subject to various legal claims. Provisions are recorded where claims are likely and estimable.
Contingencies
Capcapo Gold Property
The Company entered a formal joint venture agreement on September 30, 2011 with Abra Mining & Industrial Corporation (“AMIC”), Jabel Corporation (“Jabel”), Kadabra Mining Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) (“KMC”) and PhilEarth Mining Corporation (“PhilEarth”) (a Philippine company in the process of incorporation in which the Company will hold a 40% interest) in respect of the Capcapo Gold Property in the Northern Philippines.
Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company, in consortium with PhilEarth, has an option to acquire up to a 60% interest in the Capcapo Gold Project, Northern Philippines, subject to compliance with Philippine foreign ownership laws. The Company paid to AMIC $300,000 upon the signing of the joint venture agreement, is required to pay a further $400,000 upon gaining unencumbered access to the property and may fully exercise its option over three stages of expenditure as follows:
|
| | | | |
Stage | Expected Expenditures |
| Payment Due Upon Completion of The Stage |
|
Stage 1 | 1,000,000 |
| 400,000 |
|
Stage 2 | 2,000,000 |
| 400,000 |
|
Stage 3 | 4,000,000 |
| n/a |
|
In addition, Jabel will be paid a royalty based on the calculation that yields the highest payment; either 3% of the gross value of production from the Capcapo Gold Project or 6% of the annual profit of the joint venture corporation.
Finally, the Company is also obligated to make milestone payments each time a specified milestone is achieved in respect of the property. The specified milestone occurs at the earlier of defining a cumulative mineral reserve of 2,000,000 ounces of gold and gold equivalents for the property, or upon achievement of a consistent production rate of 2,000 tonnes per day. Accordingly, achieving one milestone does not trigger the obligation to make a subsequent milestone payment if the alternative milestone has been achieved. The milestone payment to AMIC consists of a $2,000,000 payment and the issuance of 2,000,000 common shares of the Company or common shares having a market value of $5,000,000, whichever is of lesser value.
Tax Disputes
The Company is currently disputing tax claims by the Vietnam General Department of Customs ("GDC") against Phuoc Son Gold Company ("PSGC") and Bong Mieu Gold Mining Company ("BMGMC"), Besra’s two operating gold companies in Vietnam. The GDC has made an assessment that PSGC and BMGMC should pay a total of approximately 250 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately $12,000,000) in export duties.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
September 30, 2013
In Vietnam, gold exported at 99.99% purity standard does not attract any export duty. GDC is claiming that during 2011 and 2012, several shipments did not meet 99.99% and therefore subject to a 10% tax. Besra strongly disputes this assessment as every shipment in question was refined in Vietnam to 99.99% by ACB Gold Center and subsequently certified 99.99% by Quality Assurance and Testing Center 3 (QuaTest3), the official government-testing center.
PSGC and BMGMC each filed official complaints under the Vietnamese Law on Complaints on May 16, 2013. These complaints were dismissed by GDC. On August 13, 2013, PSGC and BMGMC filed further complaints with the Ministry of Finance. The law provides for companies to dispute assessments made by government bodies in Vietnam in the first instance in an appeal heard by GDC, followed by an appeal to the Ministry of Finance. If unsuccessful in their complaints to the Ministry of Finance, PSGC and BMGMC intend to bring a petition before an administrative court of law to have the tax assessments overturned. The Company intends on exhausting all rights of appeal and is of the view that it will be successful in its appeals to have the GDC’s decisions overturned. No provision has been recognized in the consolidated financial statements as at September 30, 2013 with this regard. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully resolve the matter discussed above. The inability to successfully resolve the matter could have a material adverse impact on the Company's future cash flows, earnings, results of financial performance and financial conditions.
Board of Directors and
Senior Officers
Board of Directors
David A. Seton
Executive Chairman
Kevin M. Tomlinson
Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Director
Leslie G. Robinson
Independent Director
N. Jon Morda
Independent Director
Senior Officers
David A. Seton
Executive Chairman
John A. G. Seton
Chief Executive Officer
S. Jane Bell
Chief Financial Officer
Darin M. Lee
Chief Operating Officer
Paul F. Seton
Chief Commercial Officer
Jeffrey D. Klam
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Corporate Information
Corporate Office
Besra Gold Inc.
Suite 500, 10 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5C 1C3
Telephone: 416 572 2525
Toll-Free: 888 902 5522
Facsimile: 416 572 4202
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Australian Securities Exchange: BEZ
OTCQX : BSRAF
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