March 2024 Quarterly Activities Report and Cashflow Report
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QUARTERLY REPORT
Ending 31 March 2024
10 July 2024
Navarre Minerals Limited (‘NML’, ‘Navarre’ or the ‘Company’) provides the following Activities
Report and Appendix 5B for the quarter’s activities.
VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION
During the quarter, the Navarre Group of Companies (the Group) continued under External
Administration in accordance with the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) as executed on
18 October 2023.
PROJECTS AND EXPLORATION
During the quarter ended March 2024, there were no activities on the Group’s 100% owned
tenements.
Tandarra Gold Project JV (Navarre 49%)
In the March quarter at the Tandarra Gold Project, project operator Catalyst Metals Limited
(CYL) completed a diamond drilling program at the Lawry prospect with six holes completed
for 1,034m (assays pending) and an air core drilling program at Uptons Road prospect.
Disclosed subsequent to the quarter on 12 June 2024, the board of directors committed Navarre
to its 49% interest in the Tandarra Gold Project by paying its share of outstanding called sums
under the joint venture agreement amounting to approximately $373,000.
The Tandarra Gold Project is a joint venture with the manager, Catalyst Metals Ltd and located
approximately 40 kilometres north of the 22 million ounce Bendigo Goldfield and about 50
kilometers northwest from Agnico Eagle’s Fosterville Gold Mine. The project contains three
main prospects: Tomorrow, Macnaughtan and Lawry.
CORPORATE
On 16 January 2024, the Directors were advised that their increased bid to purchase all mineral
tenements for $400,000 cash was successful, bringing the total amount to effectuate the
DOCA to $525,000.
On 17 January 2024, 7,600,000 shares in Resource Base Ltd (RBX.ASX) owned by Navarre
Minerals Limited were sold on behalf of the deed administrator for $319,428. As per the terms
of the DOCA, PAC Partners Securities Pty Ltd, a brokerage firm which at the time employed
Navarre Mineral Limited
ACN 125 140 105 (ASX:NML)
Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 F: +61 3 9956 7355
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Non-Executive Director James Gurry, was mandated to sell the investment on third party terms.
Mr Gurry did not receive any direct or indirect benefit from the transaction.
On 19 January 2024, control of the Navarre Group reverted to Directors under terms of DOCA.
On 12 March 2024, the Directors and one previous director (Excluded Creditors under the terms
of the DOCA) agree to compromise their claims against the Company from $753,000 to
$70,000 owed to Mr Geoff McDermott only, capable of being settled in cash or through the
issuance of shares in future. All other directors completely compromised their claims subject
to the DOCA being effectuated.
At 31 March 2024, the books and records of the Administrators indicate Navarre Minerals
Limited had cash balances of $92k.
The Company’s major cashflow movements for the quarter included:
•
Employee, administration and corporate costs – ($58k);
•
Net costs in relation to the voluntary administration- ($211k); and
•
•
Capitalised exploration and evaluation costs – ($45k);
Proceeds from sale of investments - $319k.
PAYMENTS TO RELATED PARTIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATES
In the March 2024 quarter no salaries or fees (including superannuation) were paid to related
parties and their associates.
This announcement is approved for release by:
The Directors of Navarre Minerals Limited
For further information please contact:
James.Gurry@navarre.com.au
Ph: (03) 9692 7222
Navarre Mineral Limited
ACN 125 140 105 (ASX:NML)
Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 F: +61 3 9956 7355
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MINERAL TENEMENT PORTFOLIO
The mineral tenement holding of the Navarre Minerals Limited Group as of 31 March 2024 was:
Name
Tenement
Tenure Type
Status
NML Group Interest
STAWELL CORRIDOR GOLD PROJECT (south of Stawell, Victoria)
Ararat
EL 5476
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Tatyoon
EL 5480
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Glenlyle
EL 5497
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Long Gully
EL 6525
Exploration Licence
Granted - Renewal
Pending
100%
Westgate
EL 6526
Exploration Licence
Granted - Renewal
Pending
100%
Petticoat Gully
EL 6527
Exploration Licence
Granted - Renewal
Pending
100%
Dutton
EL 6528
Exploration Licence
100%
Eastern Maar
ELA 6530
Exploration Licence
Granted - Renewal
Pending
Granted - Renewal
Pending
100%
Langi Logan West
EL 6745
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Mininera
EL 7125
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Granted
100%
Langi Logan
Margaret Gully
Tatyoon North
EL 6702
Exploration Licence
ELA 6843
Exploration Licence
EL 7743
Exploration Licence
Application
Application
0%
0%
TANDARRA GOLD PROJECT (north of Bendigo, Victoria) – JV with Catalyst Metals Limited (CYL)
Tandarra
RL 6660
Retention Licence
Granted
49%
ST ARNAUD GOLD PROJECT (north of Stawell, Victoria)
St Arnaud
EL 6556
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Lord Nelson
EL 6819
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
St Arnaud East
EL 7431
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
St Arnaud West
EL 7436
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Donald
EL 7496
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Jeffcott
EL 7567
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Donald
EL 8117
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
STAVELY ARC PROJECT (west of Stawell, Victoria)
Black Range
EL 4590
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%1
Stavely
EL 5425
Exploration Licence
Granted
20%2
JUBILEE GOLD PROJECT (west of Ballarat, Victoria)
Jubilee
EL 6689
Exploration Licence
Granted
100%
Ballarat
ELA 7539
Exploration Licence
Application
0%
Ballarat
East Jubilee
Snake Valley
1
2
Nintingbool
ELA 7538
Exploration Licence
ELA 7748
Exploration Licence
ELA 7751
Exploration Licence
ELA 7752
Exploration Licence
Application
0%
Granted
100%
Granted
100%
Application
As part of the sale of the Black Range tenement, EL 4590 is in the process of being transferred to Resource Base Limited.
To be Transferred to Stavely Minerals Limited
Navarre Mineral Limited
ACN 125 140 105 (ASX:NML)
Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 F: +61 3 9956 7355
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Forward Looking Statements
This document may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws of applicable
jurisdictions. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document and Navarre
Minerals Limited (the Company) does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and
reflect Company management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not
limited to, the estimation of mineral reserve and mineral resources, the realisation of mineral reserve
estimates, the likelihood of exploration success, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs
of production, capital expenditures, success of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated
reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Forward-looking
statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”,
“intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “objectives”, “outlook”, “guidance” or other
similar words, and include statements regarding certain plans, strategies and objectives of management and
expected financial performance. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Navarre and any of its officers,
employees, agents or associates. Actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from any
projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those statements are based.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and Navarre assumes no
obligation to update such information.
Navarre Mineral Limited
ACN 125 140 105 (ASX:NML)
Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
P: +61 3 9692 7222 F: +61 3 9956 7355
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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
Navarre Minerals Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
66 125 140 105
31 March 2024
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers (net of GST)
1.2
Payments for
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
-
11
(a) exploration & evaluation
-
-
(b) development
-
-
(c) production (net of GST)
-
-
(d) staff costs (excluding those allocated
to production and exploration)
-
(6)
(58)
(299)
(e) administration and corporate costs (net
of GST)
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
1.4
Interest received
2
4
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
-
-
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
Funds received from Navarre Minerals
Queensland Pty Ltd and the Mt Carlton
operations totalling $208k offset by
payments in relation to the voluntary
administration of $301k
(211)
(93)
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(267)
(383)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) tenements
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(45)
(81)
(d) exploration & evaluation capitalised
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
(e) investments
-
-
(f)
-
-
(a) entities
-
-
(b) tenements
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
42
319
319
(e) other non-current assets
-
-
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
274
280
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
-
-
2.2
other non-current assets (mine
properties and development)
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(d) investments (disposal of shares in
RBX)
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
-
-
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
-
-
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
105
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
-
-
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
-
-
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (repayment of lease liability)
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
105
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
85
90
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
(267)
(383)
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
274
280
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
-
105
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
-
-
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
92
92
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
92
85
5.2
Call deposits
-
-
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (term deposit)
-
-
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
92
85
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1 (note 6)
-
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2 (note 6)
-
Current quarter
$A'000
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
12,449
12,449
-
-
105
105
12,554
12,554
7.1
Loan facilities
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
7.3
Other (please specify) see below
7.4
Total financing facilities
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
-
At 31 March 2024, there was no cash or bank balances under the control of the directors.
Financing facilities comprised of:
-
Funding facility with Glencore International AG executed in December 2022 for amount US$5M (A$6.8m).
This facility had a maturity date of 30 June 2023.
-
Funding facility with Lind Group Fund II, LP (Lind) executed in March 2023, under which Navarre received
$5M in exchange for $5.6M in credit which may be used by Lind to subscribe for fully paid shares in
Navarre over the duration of the two year facility.
Financing Facilities taken out during the period of Administration:
-
PAC Partners loan. In agreement with the Administrator and for the purpose of preventing the delisting
of NML from the ASX, PAC Partners Securities (the employer of Mr Gurry, a non-executive director at the
time) advanced the Company in August 2023 an amount of $44,618 to enable the payment of outstanding
ASX fees. Key terms of the loan were repayment by Administrator as an expense of the administration
should the Company be sold to a 3rd party, or in the event of a successful Deed of Company Arrangement
lead by the directors, terms were 12 months and 15% fee paid by the Company from funds raised by the
directors.
-
Director Loan (Gurry): in December 2023 Mr Gurry advanced the Company during the period of
Administration $60,000 to meet legal fees and other expenses in relation to the agreed Deed of Company
Arrangement. This loan is expected to be settled via share issue or cash, subject to agreement with Mr
Gurry, board approval and shareholder approval.
$A’000
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(267)
8.2
(Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing
activities) (item 2.1(d))
(45)
8.3
Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)
312
8.4
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
92
8.5
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.6
Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)
92
8.7
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by
item 8.3)
0
-
Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”.
Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
8.8
If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.8.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net
operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: No. During the quarter, Navarre Minerals Limited continued under External
Administration in accordance with the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) as
executed on 18 October 2023.
8.8.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise
further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely
does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: The DOCA executed on 18 October 2023 envisages the recapitalisation of
Navarre Minerals Limited over the ensuing months.
8.8.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its
business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: The DOCA executed on 18 October 2023 envisages the recapitalisation of
Navarre Minerals Limited over the ensuing months.
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which
comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
10 July 2024
Authorised by: By the board
(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash
Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting
standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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