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Gippsland Limited (the 'Company')

Annual Financial Report

The Company is pleased to announce its full year results for the year ended 30 June 2008. The annual report is available from the Company's website www.gippslandltd.com.

Enquiries:

Jack Telford
 Gippsland Limited
 T: +61 8 9340 6000
 E: jtelford@gippslandltd.com 

 Richard Hail                                               John Gilbert
 Fox-Davies Capital Ltd                              Fox-Davies Capital Ltd
 T: +44 20 7936 5200                                 T: +44 20 7936 5200
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 Nandita Sahgal                                          Matthew Thomas
 Seymour Pierce Limited                           Seymour Pierce Limited
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 Jane Stacey                                              Fiona Hyland
 Investor Relations                                     Investor Relations
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 E: jane@conduitpr.com                            E: fiona@conduitpr.com

 

DIRECTORS' REPORT 

Your directors submit their report on the company and its controlled entities for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.

DIRECTORS

The names of the directors in office at any time during or since the end of the year are as below. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated.

Mr Robert John Telford

Dr John Morrison Chisholm

Mr John Stuart Ferguson Dunlop

Mr John Damian Kenny

Mr Jon Starink

COMPANY SECRETARY

The following person held the position of company secretary at the end of the financial year:

Mr Rowan Caren - Bachelor of Commerce, Chartered Accountant. Mr Caren was employed by the chartered accountancy firm Price Waterhouse Coopers in Australia and overseas for six years and has been directly involved in the minerals exploration industry for a further ten years. Mr Caren also provides company secretarial and corporate advisory services to several exploration companies and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the economic entity during the financial year were:

• exploration and development of commercially and economically viable mineral resources.

There were no significant changes in the nature of the consolidated group's principal activity during the financial year.

OPERATING RESULTS

The loss of the consolidated group after providing for income tax and eliminating minority equity interests amounted to $3,425,133 (2007: $4,191,218).

Dividends

No dividend was paid or declared during the financial year and the directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.

Review of Operations

During the year the company continued to focus on the development of the Abu Dabbab tin/tantalum project in Egypt and the exploration for gold and base metals in the Wadi Allaqi region of Egypt. A detailed review of the company and the consolidated group's activities is set out in the company's Annual Report.

Financial Position

The net assets of the consolidated group have increased by $1,722,113 to $4,134,098 at 30 June 2008. The increase has largely resulted from the following factors:

• proceeds from the share issue and option conversion raising $4,140,715

• following a review of the expenditure on the Abu Dabbab project, some costs were reclassified as operating expenses and the impairment of the project development expenditure was removed resulting in a net increase in value of $2,184,129 offset by:

• • exploration expenditure of $1,064,693

  • administration expenditure of $2,051,916 and

  • employee benefits of $1,247,101

The directors believe that the company is in a sound financial position to be able to continue with the development of the Abu Dabbab project, undertake further exploration at the Wadi Allaqi leases and to take advantage of further opportunities to grow the company, should they arise. 

 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS

The following significant changes in the state of affairs of the parent entity occurred during the financial year:

• Completed the issue and allotment of 33,674,180 shares pursuant to the conversion of listed options having an exercise price of A$ 0.09 which expired on 31 December 2007.

• Completed the issue and allotment of 12,655,553 shares at a placement price of £0.045 (A$ 0.093) on 26 June 2008.

AFTER BALANCE DATE EVENTS

On 25 July 2008, Gippsland Limited ('Gippsland') and Stellar Resources Limited ('Columbus') announced that they will merge their respective interests in the Tasmanian Heemksirk Tin project (formerly known as the Zeehan Tin project) into Stellar's subsidiary Columbus Metals Limited ('Columbus'). The agreement is conditional upon Columbus raising a minimum of A$10 million and being admitted to the official list of the ASX on or before 31 December 2008. 

Gippsland will be issued with 15 million A$0.25 fully paid ordinary shares or the same number of shares that Stellar will hold in Columbus at the time of its admission to the official list of the ASX, if that number is greater than 15 million shares. Upon listing, Columbus will also invite a nominee from Gippsland to join the board of Columbus as a non-executive director.

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS, PROSPECTS AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Information as to likely developments in the operations of the Company and the consolidated group and the expected results of those operations in future financial years has not been included in this report because, in the opinion of the Directors, it would prejudice the interests of the Company and the consolidated group.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

The consolidated group's operations are not currently subject to any significant environmental regulations under either Australian or Egyptian legislation. However, the board is committed to achieving a high standard of environmental performance, and regular monitoring of potential environmental exposures is undertaken by management. The board considers that the consolidated group has adequate systems in place for the management of its environmental requirements and is not aware of any breach of those environmental requirements as they apply to the consolidated group.

An environmental and social impact assessment was updated during the financial year for the Abu Dabbab project in Egypt.

The consolidated group is required to carry out its activities in accordance with the Mining Laws and regulations in the areas in which it undertakes its exploration activities.  

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS 

Robert John Telford - Chairman (Executive)

AWAIT (Chem), MRACI

Mr Telford holds an Associate degree in Pure Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic) having graduated from the Institute of Technology of Western Australia (now Curtin University) in 1967.

Mr Telford has been a major shareholder in technology-based industries for some 30 years in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer ('CEO'). He has been involved in the pharmaceutical industry having been a past chairman and major shareholder of the company Inovax Limited. Mr Telford has held the position of CEO in companies involved in inorganic and organic chemical manufacture for over 15 years. He has been involved in the international resource industry for some 20 years via private and public companies and in the main is responsible for securing the Company's interest in its Egyptian resource projects.

Mr Telford is a Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

He is not currently a director of any other listed company nor has he been within the last three years.

Interest in Shares and Options - 20,126,446 ordinary shares in Gippsland Limited.

John Morrison Chisholm - Director (Executive)

BSc (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM, FAIG

Dr Chisholm is a geologist with wide experience in exploration geology and exploration management. His previous posts include lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Associate Professor at Curtin University. He has held senior positions with various mineral resource entities.

In 1984 Dr Chisholm joined Western United Mining Services Pty Ltd and as Managing Director he led a large group of geoscientists. He was involved in the discovery of the Transvaal and Bounty mines.

He is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy with Chartered Practising status in Geology. Practising Chartered Status is the highest level of recognition that can be attained by professional geologists in Australia and Dr Chisholm was one of the first geologists in Australia to have been awarded this honour.

He is not currently a director of any other listed company nor has he been within the last three years.

Interest in Shares and Options - 2,420,000 ordinary shares in Gippsland Limited.

 

Jon Starink - Director (Executive)

BSC (Hons), BChemE(Hons), MApplSc, FAusIMM, FIEAust, FIChemE, MRACI, MTMS, CPEng, CChem, CSci

Mr Starink's qualifications include Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours (University of Sydney), a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with First Class Honours (University of Sydney) and a Master of Applied Science (University of Sydney). His academic achievements include the Union Carbide Prize in Inorganic Chemistry, Western Mining Prize in Chemical Engineering and the Beckman Coulter Postgraduate Prize for Best Overall Performance in Molecular Biotechnology. He held the position of Deputy Head Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University of Technology during 1984-85 & 1987. 

Based in London, Jon Starink is a Chartered Professional Engineer, a Chartered Scientist and a Chartered Industrial Chemist, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, a Member of The Metallurgical Society and a Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. 

He has 30 years experience in the mining industry in the role of both Executive and Non-Executive director. His extensive practical and operational experience includes engineering design and project management; mining exploration management; science and engineering research & development and process innovation & development. 

Mr Starink served in senior technical and engineering roles with the Sons of Gwalia Ltd Greenbushes tantalum-tin project for 10 years where he was directly responsible for process development, project design and construction management for the tin smelter and tantalum extraction projects.

Other than as noted below he is not currently a director of any other listed company nor has he been within the last three years:

• Director of Manaccom Corporation Limited until 22 November 2007

Interest in Shares and Options - 300,000 ordinary shares in Gippsland Limited.

John Stuart Ferguson Dunlop - Director (Non-executive)

BE, M Eng Sc, P Cert Arb, CP, FAusIMM, FIMMM, MSME, MCIMM, MMICA

Mr Dunlop holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Melbourne. He is a certified Mine Manager having approximately 40 years of international surface and underground mining experience in a variety of base metals, industrial and precious metals production.  

He is a former Director of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and remains Chairman of its affiliate, the Mineral Industry Consultants Association (MICA). He is also Chairman of Alliance Resources Ltd, Drummond Gold Ltd and Alkane Resources Ltd.

Mr Dunlop is a highly experienced mining professional having been involved in the design, construction and on-going operation of a number of major resource projects throughout the world. He has a detailed knowledge of the Company's 40Mt Abu Dabbab tantalum project in Egypt with his ongoing involvement in the preparation of the project's original Bankable Feasibility Study, and subsequent updates to the BFS.

He has operated his own mining consulting firm based in Perth since 1992 and was previously a senior executive with BHP's (now BHP Billiton) Minerals Division, before becoming General Manager Operations for Aztec Mining Co Ltd until this company's takeover by Normandy Mining Ltd.

Interest in Shares and Options - Nil.

 

John Damian Kenny - Director (Non-executive)

B Com (Hons), LLB

Mr Kenny  is a corporate and resources lawyer has a specialised interest in venture capital, initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in public equity fundraisings and the pricing of equity, debt and derivative securities. He is a Director of The Ark Fund Limited.

Interest in Shares and Options - 2,250,000 ordinary shares in Gippsland Limited.

REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited)

This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each director of Gippsland Limited, and for the executives receiving the highest remuneration.

Remuneration Policy

The remuneration policy of Gippsland Limited has been designed to align director and executive objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives. The board of Gippsland Limited believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best executives and directors to run and manage the consolidated group, as well as create goal congruence between directors, executives and shareholders.

The board's policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for board members and senior executives of the consolidated group is as follows:

• The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors and other senior executives, was developed and approved by the board after seeking professional advice from independent external consultants.

• All executives receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience).

• The board reviews executive packages annually by reference to the consolidated group's performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors.

All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at the cost to the company and expensed. 

The board policy is to remunerate non-executive directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The board determines payments to the non-executive directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to non-executive directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Fees for non-executive directors are not linked to the performance of the consolidated group. However, to align directors' interests with shareholder interests, the directors are encouraged to hold shares in the company and are able to participate in the option plan.

 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION

2008

Key Management Person	Position	Short-term Benefits	Share-based Payment Options $	Post-employment Benefits Superannuation $	Total $
		Cash, salary and commissions $
Mr RJ Telford	Executive Chairman	260,211	-	-	260,211
Dr JM Chisholm	Executive Director	237,500	-	-	237,500
Mr JSF Dunlop	Non-executive Director	60,412	-	-	60,412
Mr JD Kenny	Non-executive Director	38,750	-	-	38,750
Mr J Starink	Executive Director	120,000	-	-	120,000
Mr PR Sims	Chief Financial Officer	230,303	-	23,030	253,333
Mr RS Caren	Company Secretary	60,000	-	-	60,000
		1,007,176	-	23,030	1,030,206

2007

Key Management Person	Position	Short-term Benefits	Share-based Payment Options $	Post-employment Benefits Superannuation $	Total $
		Cash, salary and commissions $
Mr RJ Telford	Executive Chairman	207,069	-	-	207,069
Dr JM Chisholm	Executive Director	177,917	-	-	177,917
Mr JSF Dunlop	Non-executive Director	44,648	-	-	44,648
Mr JD Kenny	Non-executive Director	38,333	-	-	38,333
Mr J Starink	Executive Director	17,742	-	-	17,742
Mr PR Sims	Chief Financial Officer	188,294	60,975	18,827	268,096
Mr RS Caren	Company Secretary	52,500	-	-	52,500
Mr RS Middlemas	Company Secretary	4,580	-	-	4,580
		731,083	60,975	18,827	810,885

Options issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2007

Options were issued to an executive as part of his remuneration. The options were not issued based on performance criteria, but are issued to the majority of directors and executives of Gippsland Limited and its subsidiaries to increase goal congruence between executives, directors and shareholders.

Options Granted As Remuneration

2008

 

			Terms & Conditions for Each Grant
Key Management Personnel	Granted No.	Grant Date	Value per Option at Grant Date	Exercise Price	Exercise Date
			$	$
Nil	-	-	-	-	-

 

 

2007

 

			Terms & Conditions for Each Grant
Key Management Personnel	Granted No.	Grant Date	Value per Option at Grant Date	Exercise Price	Exercise Date
			$	$
PR Sims	2,250,000	15.09.2006	0.03	0.15	31.12.2007

 

Meetings of Directors

During the financial year, 12 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director during the year were as follows:

	Directors' Meetings		Remuneration Committee
	Number eligible to attend	Number attended	Number eligible to attend	Number attended
RJ Telford	12	12	1	1
JM Chisholm	12	10	-	-
JSF Dunlop	12	11	1	1
JD Kenny	12	6	1	-
J Starink	12	6	-	-

Indemnifying Officers or Auditor

During or since the end of the financial year the company has given an indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay an insurance premium as follows:

The company has paid premiums to ensure any director or officer of Gippsland Limited against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of director or officer of the company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the company. The amount of the premium is $14,616.

Options

At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary shares of Gippsland Limited under option are as follows:

Grant Date	Date of Expiry	Exercise Price	Number under Option
16.05.2006	16.05.2012	$0.135	25,000,000
05.02.2008	15.12.2011	£0.07	4,000,000

During the year ended 30 June 2008, the following ordinary shares of Gippsland Limited were issued on the exercise of options granted. No amounts are unpaid on any of the shares.

Grant Date	Exercise Price	Number of Shares Issued
31.12.2007	$0.09	33,674,180

No person entitled to exercise the option had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of any other body corporate.

Proceedings on Behalf of Company

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or any part of those proceedings.

The company was not a party to such proceedings during the year.

Non-audit Services

The board of directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are satisfied that the services disclosed in Note 20 did not compromise the external auditor's independence for the following reasons:

• The nature of the services provided do not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board.

The following fees for non-audit services were paid / payable to the external auditors during the year ended 30 June 2008:

	$
Taxation Services	2,992
Corporate Advisory Fees	22,697

Auditors Independence Declaration

The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2008 has been received and can be found on page 15 of the directors' report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

R J TELFORD, Director

Dated this 30th day of September 2008.

Income Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

	Notes	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
		2008	2007	2008	2007
		$	$	$	$
Continuing Operations
Revenue
Finance income	5(b)	77,542	125,262	74,152	125,226
		77,542	125,262	74,152	125,226
Other Income	5(a)	3,338	10,168	1,835	1,935
Foreign exchange losses		(935,947)	(53,429)	(5,189)	(38,262)
Exploration expense		(59,515)	(287,516)	(59,515)	(34,061)
Project development expense		(211,937)	(35,526)	-	-
Impairment reversal of exploration expenditure	3	2,184,129	-	-	-
Depreciation and amortisation expense		(70,353)	(41,119)	(22,216)	(23,536)
Impairment of intercompany loans	10	-	-	(3,219,534)	(2,768,260)
Impairment of exploration and evaluation expenditure	12	(1,109,807)	(2,236,564)	-	-
Employee benefits expense	5(d)	(1,247,101)	(671,932)	(806,986)	(579,374)
Administration expense	5(c)	(2,051,916)	(1,000,497)	(1,292,517)	(955,541)
Finance costs	5(b)	(3,566)	(65)	(56)	(65)
Loss from continuing operations before tax		(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,026)	(4,271,808)
Income tax expense	6	-	-	-	-
Loss after tax from continuing operations		(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,026)	(4,271,808)
Loss attributable to minority interest		-	-	-	-
Loss attributable to members of the parent	7	(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,026)	(4,271,808)
Earnings per share (cents per share)	7
- basic for loss for the year		(1.24)	(1.77)
- basic for loss from continuing operations		(1.24)	(1.77)
- diluted for loss for the year		(1.24)	(1.77)
- diluted for loss from continuing operations		(1.24)	(1.77)
- dividends paid per share		-	-

  

Balance Sheet

AS AT 30 JUNE 2008

	Notes	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
		2008	2007	2008	2007
		$	$	$	$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	8	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,315,359
Trade and other receivables	9	47,941	122,806	47,941	121,255
Prepayments		46,095	19,530	35,051	19,530
Total Current Assets		1,686,876	2,753,555	1,411,808	2,456,144
Non-Current Assets
Other financial assets	10	-	-	27,688	305
Property, plant and equipment	11	199,747	154,908	68,253	88,136
Exploration and evaluation expenditure	12	3,105,666	-	-	-
Total Non-Current assets		3,305,413	154,908	95,941	88,441
TOTAL ASSETS		4,992,289	2,908,463	1,507,749	2,544,585
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables	14	799,863	458,177	150,622	201,514
Provisions	15	58,328	38,301	21,243	11,476
Total Current Liabilities		858,191	496,478	171,865	212,990
TOTAL LIABILITIES		858,191	496,478	171,865	212,990
NET ASSETS		4,134,098	2,411,985	1,335,884	2,331,595
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Issued capital		16	29,550,495	25,409,780	29,550,495	25,409,780
Retained earnings / (Accumulated losses)			(26,561,730)	(23,136,597)	(28,547,013)	(23,216,987)
Other reserves		16	1,145,333	138,802	332,402	138,802
Parent interests			4,134,098	2,411,985	1,335,884	2,331,595
Minority interests			-	-	-	-
TOTAL EQUITY			4,134,098	2,411,985	1,335,884	2,331,595

  Cash Flow Statement 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

	Notes	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
		2008	2007	2008	2007
		$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers and employees		(2,918,308)	(1,559,832)	(1,951,685)	(1,615,754)
Other		3,338	-	1,835	-
Net cash flows used in operating activities	8	(2,914,970)	(1,559,832)	(1,949,850)	(1,615,754)
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received		80,423	132,549	77,032	124,280
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(46,130)	(160,342)	(2,333)	(67,459)
Increase in investment in subsidiary		-	-	(27,383)	-
Purchase of exploration and evaluation expenditure		(2,155,401)	(2,437,175)	-	-
Other		-	-	(3,219,535)	(2,773,570)
Net cash flows used in investing activities		(2,121,108)	(2,464,968)	(3,172,219)	(2,716,749)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares (net of issue costs)	16	4,140,715	2,751,505	4,140,715	2,751,505
Net cash flows from financing activities		4,140,715	2,751,505	4,140,715	2,751,505
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(895,363)	(1,273,295)	(981,354)	(1,580,998)
Net foreign exchange differences		(123,016)	(53,429)	(5,189)	(38,263)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2,611,219	3,937,943	2,315,359	3,934,620
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,315,359

Statement Of Changes In Equity

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

					Minority	Total
		Attributable to equity holders of the parent			interest	equity
	Issued capital	Retained earnings	Other Reserves	Total
	$	$	$	$	$	$
CONSOLIDATED
At 1 July 2006	22,658,274	(18,945,379)	77,827	3,790,722		3,790,722
Loss for the year	-	(4,191,218)	-	(4,191,218)	-	(4,191,218)
Total income / expense for the year	-	(4,191,218)	-	(4,191,218)	-	(4,191,218)
Issue of Share Capital	2,896,294	-	-	2,896,294	-	2,896,294
Transaction Costs	(144,788)	-	-	(144,788)	-	(144,788)
Cost of share-based payments	-	-	60,975	60,975	-	60,975
At 30 June 2007	25,409,780	(23,136,597)	138,802	2,411,985	-	2,411,985
Currency translation differences	-	-	812,931	812,931	-	812,931
Loss for the year	-	(3,425,133)	-	(3,425,133)	-	(3,425,133)
Total income / expense for the year	-	(3,425,133)	-	(3,425,133)	-	(3,425,133)
Issue of share capital	1,181,290	-	-	1,181,290	-	1,181,290
Transaction Costs	(71,251)	-	-	(71,251)	-	(71,251)
Exercise of options	3,030,676	-	-	3,030,676	-	3,030,676
Cost of share-based payments	-	-	193,600	193,600	-	193,600
At 30 June 2008	29,550,495	(26,561,730)	1,145,333	4,134,098	-	4,134,098

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

					Minority	Total
		Attributable to equity holders of the parent			interest	Equity
	Issued capital	Retained earnings	Other Reserves	Total
	$	$	$	$	$	$
PARENT
At 1 July 2006	22,658,274	(18,945,179)	77,827	3,790,922		3,790,922
Loss for the year	-	(4,271,808)	-	(4,271,808)	-	(4,271,808)
Total income / expense for the year	-	(4,271,808)	-	(4,271,808)	-	(4,271,808)
Issue of share capital	2,896,294	-	-	2,896,294	-	2,896,294
Transaction costs	(144,788)	-	-	(144,788)	-	(144,788)
Cost of share-based payments	-	-	60,975	60,975	-	60,975
At 30 June 2007	25,409,780	(23,216,987)	138,802	2,331,595	-	2,331,595
Loss for the year	-	(5,330,026)	-	(5,330,026)	-	(5,330,026)
Total income / expense for the year	-	(5,330,026)	-	(5,330,026)	-	(5,330,026)
Issue of share capital	1,181,290	-	-	1,181,290	-	1,181,290
Transaction costs	(71,251)	-	-	(71,251)	-	(71,251)
Exercise of options	3,030,676	-	-	3,030,676	-	3,030,676
Cost of share-based payments	-	-	193,600	193,600	-	193,600
At 30 June 2008	29,550,495	(28,547,013)	332,402	1,335,884	-	1,335,884

Notes to the Financial Statements

         FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
       

    1    CORPORATE INFORMATION

The financial report of Gippsland Limited for the year ended 30 June 2008 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 23 September 2008.

Gippsland Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities exchange.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in note 3.

2    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

      (a)     Basis of Preparation

The financial report is a general-purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and applicable Australian Accounting Standards. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for investment properties, land and buildings, derivative financial instruments and available-for-sale financial assets that have been measured at fair value.  

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

Australian Accounting Standards include Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial report complies with International Financial Report Standards ('IFRS').

 

      (b) Going Concern

The consolidated entity and the parent entity incurred a net loss of $3,425,133 and $5,330,026, respectively for the year then ended 30 June 2008. As at that date, the cash resources of the group totalled $1,592,840. The directors have prepared a cash flow forecast for the year ending 30 June 2009 which indicates that the current cash resources may not meet expected cash outgoings.

The directors are currently seeking to raise additional equity funds to provide sufficient working capital for the company to continue through to finalising a loan agreement and further capital raising for the construction of the Abu Dabbab project in Egypt. The outcome of this pre project equity raising is not yet concluded.

These conditions indicate a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity's and parent entity's ability to continue as going concerns.

The directors are well advanced in negotiations for project financing with Kfw Bankengruppe which is owned 80% by the German Federal Government and 20% by the German federal states (Bundeslander). 

The directors have prepared cash flow forecasts that indicate that the amount and type of funding the consolidated entity and the parent entity will require to construct the Abu Dabbab project. This forecast assumes that a loan agreement is finalised with a major bank and an equity component of the funding is raised from investors. The outcome of this debt and further equity raising is not yet confirmed or concluded.

The ability of the consolidated entity and the parent entity to continue as going concerns is principally dependent upon raising additional capital and / or debt finance to fund exploration and project development, funding the Abu Dabbab project, other commitments, other principal activities and working capital.

      Should the consolidated entity and the parent entity be unable to continue as going concerns, they may be required 
      to realise their assets and extinguish their liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business, and at amounts 
      that differ from those stated in the financial statements.

These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts or classification of liabilities and appropriate disclosures that may be necessary should the consolidated entity and parent entity be unable to continue as going concerns.

 

 

      (c)  Adoption of New Accounting Standards

The company has adopted AASB 7 'Financial Instruments; Disclosures' and all consequential amendments which became applicable on 1 January 2007. The adoption of this standard has only affected the disclosure in these financial statements. There has been no affect on profit and loss or the financial position of the entity.

  

(d)  New Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2008 reporting periods. The Group's and the parent entity's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below.

New or revised requirement	Effective for annual reporting periods beginning/ending on or after	More information	Impact on Group
New or revised requirement	Effective for annual reporting periods beginning/ending on or after	More information	Impact on Group
New and revised Standards
AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements (Revised September 2007), AASB 2007-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards & Interpretations and AASB 2007-10 Further Amendments to AASBs arising from AASB 101 The revised standard affects the presentation of changes in equity and comprehensive income. It does not change the recognition, measurement or disclosure of specific transactions and other events required by other AASB standards. Australian issuers will need to make use in financial reports of the descriptions- Statement of Financial Performance and Position rather than Balance Sheet and Income Statement and use the term 'financial report' and not 'financial statement.' The Amending Standard updates references in various other pronouncements.	Beginning 1 January 2009	This will be adopted for the year ended 30 June 2010	This is a disclosure standard and therefore does not affect amounts recognised in the financial statements.

New or revised requirement	Effective for annual reporting periods beginning/ending on or after	More information	Impact on Group
New and revised Standards
AASB 123 Borrowing Costs (Revised), AASB 2007-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 1, 101, 107, 111, 116, 138 and Interpretations 1 & 12 This revision eliminates the option to expense borrowing costs on qualifying assets and requires that they be capitalised. The transitional provision provided allows for prospective application of this revision from either application date or adoption date if prior to 1 January 2009. The Amending Standard eliminates reference to the expensing option in various other pronouncements.	Beginning 1 January 2009	This will be adopted for the year ended 30 June 2010	To date the company has not been involved in such transactions, therefore the impact is not expected to be material.
AASB 3 Business Combinations (Revised), AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (Amended), AASB 2008-3 Amendments to AASBs arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127  This revision changes the application of acquisition accounting for business combinations and accounting for non-controlling interests. The revised and amended standards incorporate many changes which will have a significant impact on the profit and loss for entities entering into business combinations.	Beginning 1 July 2009	This will be adopted for the year ended 30 June 2010	If the group undertakes such transactions, this needs to be considered.
AASB 8 Operating Segments, AASB 2007-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 5, 6, 102, 107, 119, 127, 134, 136, 1023 & 1038 arising from AASB 8 This standard supersedes AASB 114 Segment Reporting introducing a US GAAP approach of management reporting as part of the convergence project with FASB.	Beginning 1 January 2009	This will be adopted for the year ended 30 June 2010	This is a disclosure standard and therefore does not affect amounts recognised in the financial statements.

New or revised requirement	Effective for annual reporting periods beginning/ending on or after	More information	Impact on Group
New and revised Standards
AASB 2008- 1 - Amendments to AASB 2 'Share Based Payments The amendment clarifies that vesting conditions are restricted to: service conditions; and  Performance conditions only.  Other features of a share-based payment are not vesting conditions. This means that all other terms and conditions are accounted for in the value of the share or option at grant date.	Beginning 1 January 2009	This will be adopted for the year ended 30 June 2010	The impact of this standard will affect the valuation of options issued by the company but is not considered to be material.

(e)    Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Gippsland Limited and its subsidiaries as at 30 June each year ('the Group').

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.

Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist.

All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions, have been eliminated in full. Unrealised losses are eliminated unless costs cannot be recovered.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group.

Where there is loss of control of a subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements include the results for the part of the reporting period during which Gippsland Limited has control.

(f)    Interest in joint venture operation

The Group's interest in its joint venture operation is accounted for by recognising the Group's assets and liabilities from the joint venture, as well as expenses incurred by the Group and the Group's share of income earned from the joint venture, in the consolidated financial statements.

(g)    Foreign currency translation

Both the functional and presentation currency of Gippsland Limited and its Australian subsidiaries is Australian dollars ($AUD).

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the exchange rates ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.

(g)    Foreign currency translation (continued)

All differences in the consolidated financial report are taken to the income statement with the exception of differences on foreign currency borrowings that provide a hedge against a net investment in a foreign entity. These are taken directly to equity until the disposal of the net investment, at which time they are recognised in the income statement.

Tax charges and credits attributable to exchange differences on those borrowings are also recognised in equity.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the date of the initial transaction.

Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

The functional currency of the overseas subsidiaries Tantalum Egypt JSC, Nubian Resources JSC and Nubian Resources PLC is Egyptian pounds (EGP).

As at the reporting date the assets and liabilities of these overseas subsidiaries are translated into the presentation urrency of Gippsland Limited at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the income statements are translated at the weighted average exchange rates for the year.

The exchange differences arising on the retranslation are taken directly to a separate component of equity.

On disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in the income statement.

(h)    Property, plant and equipment

Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:

Leasehold Improvements - over 2 to 5 years

Plant and equipment - over 3 to 10 years

Impairment

The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.

For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amount, the assets or cash-generating units are written down to their recoverable amount.

The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

 

       Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.

(h)    Property, plant and equipment (continued)

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued used of the asset.

Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in the income statement in the period the item is derecognised.

 

      (i)    Exploration and evaluation expenditure

Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.

Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made.

A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. 

(j)    Recoverable amount of assets

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. Where an indicator of impairment exists, the Group makes a formal estimate of recoverable amount. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. It is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset's value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value less costs to sell and it does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

(k)    Investments

All investments are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given and including acquisition charges associated with the investment.

After initial recognition, investments are measured as fair value. Gains or losses on investments are recognised in the income statement.

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification.

    

For investments where there is no quoted market price, fair value is determined by reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same or is calculated based on the expected cash flows of the underlying net asset base of the investment.

(k)    Investments (continued)

Purchases and sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the market place are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Group commits to purchase the asset.

(l)    Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables, which generally have 30-90 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts.

An estimate for impairment loss is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off when identified.

(m)    Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

       For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents 
      as  defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

(n)    Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost due to their short term nature they are not discounted. They represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

 

(o)    Provisions

 Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

 Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

 (p)    Share-based payment transactions

 The Group provides remuneration to employees (including directors) of the Group in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares ('equity-settled transactions').

 The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they are granted. 

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price if the shares of Gippsland Limited ('market conditions').

(p)    Share-based payment transactions (continued)

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ('vesting date').

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects (i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the number of awards that, in the opinion of the directors of the Group, will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on the best available information at balance date. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant date.

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition.

Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the modification, as measured at the date of modification.

Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.

The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share (see note 7).

    

(q)     Leases

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same bases as the lease income.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

    

Interest

Revenue is recognised as the interest accrues (using the effective interest method, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument) to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

 (r)    Income tax

 Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for the financial reporting purposes.

 Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences:

 

·         except where the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and

·         in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

      Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised:

·         except where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary differences arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and

·         in respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

 

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the income statement.

(s)     Other taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:

• where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and
• receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.

Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow statement on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows.

      Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the 
      taxation authority.

(t) Derecognition of financial instruments

The derecognition of a financial instrument takes place when the Group no longer controls the contractual rights that comprise the financial instrument, which is normally the case when the instrument is sold, or all the cash flows attributable to the instrument are passed through to an independent third party.

(u) Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

In the application of AIFRS management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and 

various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance, the results of 

which form the basis of making the judgments. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year, or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.  

Judgments made by management that have significant effects on the financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustments in the next year are disclosed, these relate to impairment of inter-company loans and exploration and evaluation expenditure. Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.

 (v)    Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Group's principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, cash and short-term deposits.

The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks, including interest rate and currency risk in accordance with the Group's financial risk management policy. The objective of the policy is to support the delivery of the Group's financial targets whilst protecting future financial security.

The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk and assessments of market forecasts for interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity prices. Ageing analyses and monitoring of specific credit allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts.

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks as summarised below.

Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the Board. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified below, including the setting of limits for credit allowances and future cash flow forecast projections.

Risk Exposures and Responses

Interest rate risk

The Group's has no long-term debt obligations. The Group's exposure to market interest rates primarily relate to cash and cash equivalents.

At balance date, the Group had the following mix of financial assets and liabilities exposed to Australian Variable interest rate risk that are not designated in cash flow hedges: 

	Consolidated		Parent
	2008	2007	2008	2007
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,315,359
	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,315,359

Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments

A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2007.

2008		Profit or Loss		Equity
	Carrying Value	100bp increase	100bp decrease	100bp increase	100bp decrease
	$	$	$	$	$
Cash and cash equivalents	1,592,840	13,813	(13,813)	13,813	(13,813)
Trade receivables	47,941	-	-	-	-
Cash flow sensitivity (net)		13,813	(13,813)	13,813	(13,813)

2007		Profit or Loss		Equity
	Carrying Value	100bp increase	100bp decrease	100bp increase	100bp decrease
	$	$	$	$	$
Cash and cash equivalents	2,611,219	23,034	(23,034)	23,034	(23,034)
Trade receivables	122,806	-	-	-	-
Cash flow sensitivity (net)		23,034	(23,034)	23,034	(23,034)

Foreign currency risk

As a result of operations in Egypt, the Group's balance sheet can be affected significantly by movements in the EGP/A$ exchange rates. The Group also has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases by an operating entity in currencies other than the functional currency. Approximately 58% of costs are denominated in the unit's functional currency. 

At 30 June 2008, the Group had the following exposure to foreign currency that is not designated in cash flow hedges:

	Consolidated		Parent
	2008	2007	2008	2007
Financial Assets
US$
Cash and cash equivalents	229,733	284,511	-	-
EGP
Cash and cash equivalents	34,291	11,347	-	-
Trade and other receivables	-	1,551	-	-
GBP
Cash and cash equivalents	1,120,056	-	1,120,056	-
	1,384,080	297,409	1,120,056	-
Financial Liabilities
US$
Trade and other payables	55,645	52,966	-	-
EGP
Trade and other payables	6,375	28,340	-	-
Euro
Trade and other payables	57,528	8,430	-	-
GBP
Trade and other payables	118,860	-	41,145
	238,408	89,736	41,145	-
Net exposure	1,145,672	207,673	1,078,911	-

The following sensitivity is based on the foreign currency risk exposures in existence at the balance sheet date:

At 30 June 2008, had the Australian Dollar moved, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post tax profit and equity would have been affected as follows:

Judgements of reasonably possible movements:

	Post Tax Loss (Higher)/Lower		Equity Higher/(Lower)
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Consolidated
AUD/EGP +10%	561,219	637,183	(1,650,637)	(630,467)
AUD/EGP -10%	(685,934)	(778,779)	2,017,445	770,571
Parent
AUD/EGP +10%	-	-	-	-
AUD/EGP -10%	-	-	-	-

The movements in equity in 2008 are more sensitive than in 2007 due to the higher level of EGP payables at balance date.  

Management believe the balance date risk exposures are representative of the risk exposure inherent in the financial instruments.

Credit risk

Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables. The Group's exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. Exposure at balance date is addressed in each applicable note. 

The Group does not hold any credit derivatives to offset its credit exposure. 

In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group's exposure to bad debts is not significant.

There are no significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group.

Liquidity risk

The Group's objective is to maintain a continuity of funding to ensure sufficient working capital is available to meet the companies exploration and development commitments.

The table below reflects all contractually fixed pay-offs and receivables for settlement, repayments and interest resulting from recognised financial assets and liabilities as of 30 June 2008. The values presented are the respective undiscounted cash flows for the respective upcoming fiscal years. Cash flows for financial assets and liabilities without fixed amount or timing are based on the conditions existing at 30 June 2008.

The remaining contractual maturities of the Group's and parent entity's financial liabilities are:

	Consolidated		Parent
	2008	2007	2008	2007
6 months or less	836,948	458,177	150,622	201,514
6-12 months	-	-	-	-
1-5 years	-	-	-	-
over 5 years	-	-	-	-
	836,948	458,177	150,622	201,514

Maturity analysis of financial assets and liability based on management's expectation.

The risk implied from the values shown in the table below, reflects a balanced view of cash inflows and outflows. These assets are considered in the Group's overall liquidity risk. To monitor existing financial assets and liabilities as well as to enable an effective controlling of future risks.

 

	≤6 months	6-12 months	1-5 years	>5 years	Total
Year ended 30 June 2008	$	$	$	$	$
Consolidated Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,592,840	-	-	-	1,592,840
Trade and other receivables	47,941	-	-	-	47,941
	1,640,781	-	-	-	1,640,781
Consolidated Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables	799,863	-	-	-	799,863
	799,863	-	-	-	799,863
Net maturity	840,918	-	-	-	840,918

	≤6 months	6-12 months	1-5 years	>5 years	Total
Year ended 30 June 2008	$	$	$	$	$
Parent Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,328,816	-	-	-	1,328,816
Trade and other receivables	47,941	-	-	-	47,941
	1,376,757	-	-	-	1,376,757
Parent Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables	150,622	-	-	-	150,622
	150,622	-	-	-	150,622
Net maturity	1,226,135	-	-	-	1,226,135

	≤6 months	6-12 months	1-5 years	>5 years	Total
Year ended 30 June 2007	$	$	$	$	$
Consolidated Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	2,611,219	-	-	-	2,611,219
Trade and other receivables	122,806	-	-	-	122,806
	2,734,025	-	-	-	2,734,025
Consolidated Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables	458,177	-	-	-	458,177
	458,177	-	-	-	458,177
Net maturity	2,275,848	-	-	-	2,275,848

 

	≤6 months	6-12 months	1-5 years	>5 years	Total
Year ended 30 June 2007	$	$	$	$	$
Parent Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	2,315,359	-	-	-	2,315,359
Trade and other receivables	121,255	-	-	-	121,255
	2,436,614	-	-	-	2,436,614
Parent Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables	201,514	-	-	-	201,514
	201,514	-	-	-	201,514
Net maturity	2,235,100	-	-	-	2,235,100

3    REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT LOSS

        

    In the current period, the company has reversed the exploration and evaluation impairment losses previously recognised amounting to $2,184,129 in relation to the Abu Dabbab tantalite, tin and feldspar project.

    The main events and circumstances that led to the reversal of these impairment losses are as follows:

• A 10 year off take agreement was signed with the German company HC Starck GmbH for the supply of 600,000 pounds of tantalum per annum.

• Bankable Feasibility Study on the Abu Dabbab project has been completed.

• Detailed negotiations with the Kfw German Bank to secure the debt portion of the project finance have commenced. The bank is continuing with its due diligence process.

• An in fill drilling program at Abu Dabbab has been completed resulting in an increase in the project reserves.

• A major equity raising is planned following the completion of the bank due diligence.

4    SEGMENT INFORMATION

    The Group's primary reporting format is business segments and its secondary format is geographical segments.

    The operating businesses are organised and managed separately according to the nature of the products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets.

    Transfer prices between business segments are set at an arms length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.

    

Business segments

    The following tables present revenue and profit information and certain asset and liability information regarding business segments for the years ended 30 June 2008 and 2007. 

 

	Continuing Operations			Total Operations
	Tantalum	Gold	Corporate
	$	$	$	$
Year ended 30 June 2008
Revenue
Other revenues from external customers	1,966	1,425	77,489	80,880
Inter-segment sales	-	23,934	-	23,934
Total segment revenue	1,966	25,359	77,489	104,814
Inter-segment elimination				(23,934)
Total consolidated revenue				80,880
Result
Segment result	(679,232)	1,995,375	2,108,990	3,425,133
Loss before income tax and minority interest				3,425,133
Income tax expense				-
Net loss for the year				3,425,133
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets	3,215,400	296,828	1,480,061	4,992,289
Total assets				4,992,289
Segment liabilities	465,755	220,571	171,865	858,191
Total liabilities				858,191
Other segment information
Capital expenditure	7,967	-	2,333	10,300
Depreciation	13,868	34,268	22,217	70,353
Impairment losses	-	1,109,807	-	1,109,807
Reversal of impairment	2,184,129	-	-	2,184,129

 

	Continuing Operations			Total Operations
	Tantalum	Gold	Corporate
Year ended 30 June 2007
Revenue
Other revenues from external customers	-	8,269	127,161	135,430
Total segment revenue	-	8,269	127,161	135,430
Inter-segment elimination				-
Total consolidated revenue				135,430
Result
Segment result	825,198	1,862,473	1,503,548	4,191,219
Loss before income tax and minority interest				4,191,219
Income tax expense				-
Net profit for the year				4,191,219
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets	235,388	128,793	2,544,282	2,908,463
Total assets				2,908,463
Segment liabilities	58,578	224,910	212,990	496,478
Total liabilities				496,478
Other segment information
Capital expenditure	-	66,635	93,707	160,342
Depreciation	-	17,583	23,536	41,119
Impairment losses	742,670	1,493,894	-	2,235,564

 

Geographical segments

    The Group's geographical segments are determined by the location of the Group's assets and operations.

    The following tables present revenue, expenditure and certain asset information regarding geographical segments for the years ended 30 June 2008 and 2007

	Australia	Egypt	Total
Year ended 30 June 2008
Revenue
Other revenues from external customers	77,490	3,390	80,880
Less revenue attributable to discontinued operation	-	-	-
Revenue from continuing operations	77,490	3,390	80,880
Inter-segment sales	-	-	-
Segment revenue	77,490	3,390	80,880
Other segment information
Segment assets	1,480,061	3,512,228	4,992,289
Total assets			4,992,289
Capital expenditure	2,333	7,967	10,300
Year ended 30 June 2007
Revenue
Other revenues from external customers	127,161	8,269	135,430
Less revenue attributable to discontinued operation	-	-	-
Revenue from continuing operations	127,161	8,269	135,430
Inter-segment sales	-	-	-
Segment revenue	127,161	8,269	135,430
Other segment information
Segment assets	2,544,282	364,181	2,908,463
Total assets			2,908,463
Capital expenditure	93,707	66,635	160,342

5    REVENUES AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$

(a)     Other income

 

Other income	3,338	10,168	1,835	1,935
	3,338	10,168	1,835	1,935

    

(b)    Finance (costs) / income

Bank loans and overdrafts	(3,566)	(65)	(56)	(65)
Total finance costs	(3,566)	(65)	(56)	(65)
Bank interest receivable	77,542	125,262	74,152	125,226
Total finance income	77,542	125,262	74,152	125,226

(c)    Lease payments and other expenses included in 

    income statement

Included in administrative expenses:
Minimum lease payments - operating lease	123,328	63,449	106,654	55,425
Option expense	193,600	60,975	193,600	60,975
Consultancy expense	140,953	117,169	57,405	105,202

(d)    Employee benefits expense

Wages and Salaries	1,217,380	589,554	778,916	496,996
Superannuation costs	29,721	21,403	28,069	21,403
Expense of share-based payments	-	60,975	-	60,975
	1,247,101	671,932	806,985	579,374

6    INCOME TAX

    

    Major components of income tax expense for the years ended 30 June 2008 and 2007 are:

    Income Statement

Current income
Current income tax charge	-	-	-	-
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years	-	-	-	-
Deferred income tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences	-	-	-	-
Benefit from previously unrecognised tax loss used to reduce deferred tax expense	-	-	-	-
Income tax expense reported in income statement	-	-	-	-

 

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000

Statement of changes in equity

Deferred income tax
Capital raising costs	-	-	-	-
Income tax expense reported in equity	-	-	-	-

A reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) applicable to accounting profit before income tax at the statutory income tax rate to income tax expense at the Group's effective income tax rate for the years ended 30 June 2008 and 2007 is as follows:

    

Accounting profit (loss) before tax from continuing operations	(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,027)	(4,271,808)
Loss before tax from discontinued operations	-	-	-	-
Accounting profit (loss) before income tax	(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,027)	(4,271,808)
At the statutory income tax rate of 30% (2007: 30%)	(1,027,540)	(1,257,366)	(1,599,008)	(1,281,542)
Provision for non-recovery of loans	-	832,071	-	832,071
Exploration expenditure incurred in relation to a foreign permanent establishment	17,855	10,218	17,855	10,218
Non-deductible expenses	62,389	73,918	62,389	73,918
Temporary differences not recognised	947,296	341,159	1,518,764	365,335
Income tax expense	-	-	-	-
Income tax expense reported in income statement	-	-	-	-
Income tax attributable to discontinued operation	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-
Effective income tax rate	0%	0%	0%	0%

    

 

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000

    Unrecognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

    Deferred tax assets and liabilities have not been recognised in respect of the following items:

    

Interest receivable	-	(864)	-	(864)
Business related costs	105,744	125,382	105,744	125,382
Accrued superannuation	-	523	-	523
Accrued audit fees	8,724	6,000	4,989	6,000
Accrued directors fees	-	5,000	-	5,000
Employee entitlements	6,373	4,665	6,373	3,443
Borrowing costs	1,454	2,181	1,454	2,181
Foreign exchange	110,695	12,078	1,557	11,118
Tax losses (domestic)	3,321,947	2,699,047	2,704,603	2,097,658
Trade and other receivables	-	-	4,062,664	3,096,804
Potential unrecognised tax benefit @ 30%	3,554,937	2,854,012	6,887,384	5,347,245

    The deductible temporary differences and tax losses do not expire under current legislation. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of these items because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the company can utilise benefits.

  

7    EARNINGS PER SHARE

    Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

    Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (after deducting interest on the convertible redeemable preference shares) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (adjusted for the effects of dilutive options and dilutive convertible non-cumulative redeemable preference shares).

    The following reflects the income and share data used in the total operations basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

    

	CONSOLIDATED
	2008	2007
	$	$
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for diluted earnings per share	(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)
	Shares	Shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per share	276,638,760	237,310,914
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share	276,638,760	237,310,914

    

The consolidated entity's options over ordinary shares could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, however they have been excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive for the years presented.

    

There have been no other transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares since the reporting date and before the completion of these financial statements.

    To calculate earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares for both basic and diluted is as per the table above. The following table provides the profit figure used as the numerator:

	2008	2007
	cents	cents
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders from discontinued operations:
- for basic earnings per share	(1.24)	(1.77)
- for diluted earnings per share	(1.24)	(1.77)

8    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Cash at bank and in hand	1,551,516	338,362	1,328,816	42,502
Short term deposits	41,324	2,272,857	-	2,272,857
	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,315,359
Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank rates. Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and one month depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rates.

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is $1,592,840 (2007: $2,611,219).
Reconciliation of cash
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following at 30 June:
Cash at bank and in hand	1,551,516	338,362	1,328,816	42,502
Short-term deposits	41,324	2,272,857	-	2,272,857
	1,592,840	2,611,219	1,328,816	2,325,359
Reconciliation from the net profit after tax to the net cash flows from operations
Net Loss	(3,425,133)	(4,191,218)	(5,330,026)	(4,271,808)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation	70,353	41,119	22,216	23,536
Impairment losses	(802,869)	2,236,564	3,219,535	2,768,260
Expenses capitalised	(104,892)	-	-	-
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	935,947	53,429	5,189	38,262
Interest received	(80,423)	(132,549)	(77,032)	(124,280)
Share options expensed	193,600	60,975	193,600	60,975
Changes in assets and liabilities
(increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables	74,864	(73,594)	73,314	(72,042)
(increase)/decrease in prepayments	(26,565)	(18,614)	(15,521)	(18,615)
(decrease)/increase in provisions	20,027	13,378	9,767	(13,447)
(decrease)/increase in trade and other payables	230,121	450,678	(50,892)	(6,595)
Net cash from operating activities	(2,914,970)	(1,559,832)	(1,949,850)	(1,615,754)

9    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CURRENT)

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Trade receivables	47,941	122,806	47,941	121,255
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 60-day terms.

At 30 June, the ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

			0-30	31-60	61-90	61-90	+91	+91
		Total	Days	Days	Days	Days	Days	Days
					PDNI*	CI*	PDNI*	CI*
2008	Consolidated	47,941	47,941	-	-	-	-	-
	Parent	47,941	47,941	-	-	-	-	-
2007	Consolidated	122,806	122,806	-	-	-	-	-
	Parent	121,255	121,255	-	-	-	-	-

*    Past due not impaired ('PDNI')

    Considered impaired ('CI')

The balances within trade and other receivables do not contain impaired assets and are not past due. It is expected that these other balances will be received when due. 

(a) Fair value and credit risk 

Due to the short term nature of these receivables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value.

The maximum exposure to credit risk is the fair value of receivables. Collateral is not held as security, nor is it the Group's policy to transfer (on-sell) receivables to special purpose entities. 

(b) Foreign exchange and interest rate risk

Detail regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposure is disclosed in note 2 (v).

10     OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS (NON-CURRENT)

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Loans receivable from controlled entities (a)	-	-	13,542,214	10,322,679
Provision for impairment of receivables	-	-	(13,542,214)	(10,322,679)
Investments in controlled entities (note 18)	-	-	27,688	305
			27,688	305

The impairment of loans to subsidiaries was $3,219,534 (2007: $ 2,768,260).

All amounts are receivable in Australian Dollars.

(a) Loans receivable from controlled entities

The loans to controlled entities are advanced interest free, are unsecured and will be repaid when the respective subsidiary is generating sufficient funds and has the financial capacity to meet the loan commitment.

(b) Fair values

The fair values and carrying values of non-current receivables of the Group are as follows:

	Consolidated		Parent
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$000	$000	$000	$000
Loan receivables	-	-	-	-

(c) Interest rate risk

Details regarding interest rate risk exposure are disclosed in note 2 (v).

(d) Credit risk

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the higher of the carrying value and fair value of each class of receivables. No collateral is held as security.

11     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

	CONSOLIDATED			PARENT
	Leasehold Improvements	Plant and equipment	Total	Leasehold Improvements	Plant and equipment	Total
	$	$	$	$	$	$
Year ended 30 June 2008
At 1 July 2007,
Net of accumulated depreciation	31,055	123,853	154,908	16,552	71,584	88,136
Additions	-	10,300	10,300	-	2,333	2,333
Disposals	-	-	-	-	-	-
Transfers	(14,503)	119,395	104,892	-	-	-
Depreciation charge for the year	(3,650)	(66,703)	(70,353)	(3,650)	(18,566)	(22,216)
At 30 June 2008,
Net of accumulated depreciation	12,902	186,845	199,747	12,902	55,351	68,253
At 1 July 2007
Cost or fair value	33,385	225,697	259,082	18,251	143,379	161,630
Accumulated depreciation and impairment	(2,330)	(101,844)	(104,174)	(1,699)	(71,795)	(73,494)
Net carrying amount	31,055	123,853	154,908	16,552	71,584	88,136
At 30 June 2008
Cost or fair value	18,251	316,165	334,416	18,251	110,104	128,355
Accumulated depreciation and impairment	(5,349)	(129,320)	(134,669)	(5,349)	(54,753)	(60,102)
Net carrying amount	12,902	186,845	199,747	12,902	55,351	68,253

 

	CONSOLIDATED			PARENT
	Leasehold Improvements	Plant and equipment	Total	Leasehold Improvements	Plant and equipment	Total
	$	$	$	$	$	$
Year ended 30 June 2007
At 1 July 2006,
Net of accumulated depreciation	-	35,685	35,685	-	35,685	35,685
Additions	33,385	126,957	160,342	18,251	75,456	93,707
Transfers	-	-	-	-	(17,720)	(17,720)
Depreciation charge for the year	(2,330)	(38,789)	(41,119)	(1,699)	(21,837)	(23,536)
At 30 June 2007,
Net of accumulated depreciation	31,055	123,853	154,908	16,552	71,584	88,136
At 1 July 2006
Cost or fair value	-	195,502	195,502	-	195,502	195,502
Accumulated depreciation and impairment	-	(159,817)	(159,817)	-	(159,817)	(159,817)
Net carrying amount	-	35,685	35,685	-	35,685	35,685
At 30 June 2007
Cost or fair value	33,385	225,697	259,082	18,251	143,379	161,630
Accumulated depreciation and impairment	(2,330)	(101,844)	(104,174)	(1,699)	(71,795)	(73,494)
Net carrying amount	31,055	123,853	154,908	16,552	71,584	88,136

12    EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE

	CONSOLIDATED			PARENT
	Evaluation expenditure	Exploration costs	Total	Evaluation expenditure	Exploration costs	Total
	$	$		$	$	$
Year ended 30 June 2008
At 1 July 2007,
net of accumulated amortisation	-	-	-	-	-	-
Additions	1,204,358	1,064,693	2,269,051	-	-	-
Impairment	2,184,129	(1,109,807)	1,074,322	-	-	-
Exchange adjustment	(282,821)	45,114	(237,707)	-	-	-
At 30 June 2008,
net of accumulated amortisation	3,105,666	-	3,105,666	-	-	-
At 1 July 2007
Cost (gross carrying amount)	3,784,660	2,809,451	6,594,111	-	-	-
Accumulated amortisation and impairment	(3,784,660)	(2,809,451)	(6,594,111)	-	-	-
Net carrying amount	-	-	-	-	-	-
At 30 June 2008
Cost (gross carrying amount)	3,105,666	3,664,199	6,769,865	-	-	-
Accumulated amortisation and impairment	-	(3,664,199)	(3,664,199)	-	-	-
Net carrying amount	3,105,666	-	3,105,666	-	-	-

    For the year ended 30 June 2008, evaluation expenditure is capitalised at cost. This project cost will be amortised over the life of the Abu Dabbab operation once production has commenced.

    This asset is tested for impairment where an indicator of impairment arises.

    The exploration costs represent the expenditure on the Wadi Allaqi leases in Egypt.

    The exploration asset has been impaired because, at this stage of the project, there is insufficient resource to justify a project and hence the recovery of the asset.

    The impairment loss of $1,109,807 was charged in the 2008 financial year. A previous impairment on the Abu Dabbab project was reversed as per note 3.

    

13    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Key management personnel 

Names and positions held of economic and parent entity key management personnel in office at any time during the financial year are:

Key Management Person        Position

Mr RJ Telford            Chairman - Executive

Dr JM Chisholm            Director - Executive

Mr JSF Dunlop            Director - Non-executive

Mr JD Kenny            Director - Non-executive

Mr J Starink                Director - Executive

Mr PR Sims                Chief Financial Officer

Mr RS Caren            Company Secretary

Key management personnel remuneration has been included in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors Report.

   

Options and Rights Holdings

    The Group had an option plan for the granting of non-transferable options to certain directors and senior executives.

    The relevant terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the option plan include:

• The exercise price of the options was set at a agreed price at the date of granting the options;

• Any options that are unvested on the 31 December 2007 lapsed.

    On 30 June 2008, Nil (2007: 15,568,322) options were held by key management personnel.

    Number of Options held by Key Management Personnel

	Balance 1.7.2007	Granted as Compensation	Options Exercised	Options Lapsed	Balance 30.6.2008
Mr RJ Telford	6,558,322	-	6,558,322	-	-
Dr JM Chisholm	2,260,000	-	2,260,000	-	-
Mr JSF Dunlop	2,250,000	-	-	2,250,000	-
Mr JD Kenny	2,250,000	-	2,250,000	-	-
Mr J Starink	-	-	-	-	-
Mr PR Sims	2,250,000	-	-	2,250,000	-
Mr RS Caren	-	-	-	-	-
	15,568,322	-	11,068,322	4,500,000	-

    

	Balance 1.7.2006	Granted as Compensation	Options Exercised	Options Lapsed	Balance 30.6.2007
Mr RJ Telford	6,558,322	-	-	-	6,558,322
Dr JM Chisholm	2,260,000	-	-	-	2,260,000
Mr JSF Dunlop	2,250,000	-	-	-	2,250,000
Mr JD Kenny	2,250,000	-	-	-	2,250,000
Mr J Starink	-	-	-	-	-
Mr PR Sims	-	2,250,000	-	-	2,250,000
Mr RS Caren	-	-	-	-	-
	13,318,322	2,250,000	-	-	15,568,322

Shareholdings

Number of Shares held by Key Management Personnel

	Balance 1.7.2007	Received as Compensation	Options Exercised	Net Change Other*	Balance 30.6.2008
Mr RJ Telford	13,568,124	-	6,558,322	-	20,126,446
Dr JM Chisholm	160,000	-	2,260,000	-	2,420,000
Mr JSF Dunlop	-	-	-	-	-
Mr JD Kenny	-	-	2,250,000	-	2,250,000
Mr J Starink	-	-	-	300,000	300,000
Mr PR Sims	-	-	-	-	-
Mr RS Caren	-	-	-	-	-
	13,728,124	-	11,068,322	300,000	25,096,446

	Balance 1.7.2006	Received as Compensation	Options Exercised	Net Change Other*	Balance 30.6.2007
Mr RJ Telford	13,568,124	-	-	-	13,568,124
Dr JM Chisholm	60,000	-	-	100,000	160,000
Mr JSF Dunlop	-	-	-	-	-
Mr JD Kenny	-	-	-	-	-
Mr J Starink	-	-	-	-	-
Mr PR Sims	-	-	-	-	-
Mr RS Caren	-	-	-	-	-
	13,628,124	-	-	100,000	13,728,124

*    Net change refers to shares purchased or sold during the financial year.

14    TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (CURRENT)

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Other payables	799,863	396,193	150,622	139,530
Related party payables ( b) :
Other related parties	-	61,984	-	61,984
	799,863	458,177	150,622	201,514

(a) Fair value

Due to the short term nature of these payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value.

(b) Related party payables

For terms and conditions relating to related party payables refer to note 18.

(c) Interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk

Information regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure is set out in note 2(v).

15    PROVISIONS

	Annual leave	Total
	$	$
CONSOLIDATED
At 1 July 2007	38,301	38,301
Arising during the year	35,823	35,823
Utilised	(15,796)	(15,796)
At 30 June 2008	58,328	58,328
Current 2008	58,328	58,328
Non-current 2008	-	-
	58,328	58,328
Current 2007	38,301	38,301
Non-current 2007	-	-
	38,301	38,301
PARENT
At 1 July 2007	11,476	11,476
Arising during the year	25,324	25,324
Utilised	(15,557)	(15,557)
At 30 June 2008	21,243	21,243
Current 2008	21,243	21,243
Non-current 2008	-	-
	21,243	21,243
Current 2007	11,476	11,476
Non-current 2007	-	-
	11,476	11,476

    

16    ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Ordinary Shares
Issued and fully paid	29,550,495	25,409,780	29,550,495	25,409,780
	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	Shares	$	Shares	$
Movement in ordinary shares on the issue
At 1 July 2006	232,851,926	22,658,274	232,851,926	22,658,274
Issued on 7 February 2007 for cash on exercise of share options at 9 cents each	6,000	540	6,000	540
Issued on 1 May 2007 for cash at 10.9 cents each	26,666,666	2,895,754	26,666,666	2,895,754
Issue costs associated with capital raising	-	(144,788)	-	(144,788)
At 1 July 2007	259,524,592	25,409,780	259,524,592	25,409,780
Issued on 31 December 2007 for cash on exercise of share options at 9 cents each	33,674,180	3,030,676	33,674,180	3,030,676
Issued on 26 February 2008 in accordance with an employment contract for nil consideration	500,000	-	500,000	-
Issued on 27 June 2008 for cash at 9.3 cents each	12,655,553	1,181,290	12,655,553	1,181,290
Issue costs associated with capital raising	-	(71,251)	-	(71,251)
At 30 June 2008	306,354,325	29,550,495	306,354,325	29,550,495

Options
	2008 Number	2008 WAEP	2007 Number	2007 WAEP
Outstanding at the beginning of the year	83,232,393	0.11	80,988,393	0.11
Granted during the year	4,000,000	0.16	2,250,000	0.15
Exercised during the year	(33,674,180)	(0.09)	(6,000)	(0.09)
Expired during the year	(24,558,213)	(0.10)	-	-
Outstanding at the end of the year	29,000,000	0.14	83,232,393	0.11

    *    WAEP refers to weighted average exercise price

 

(a)   Capital management

The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business.

There were no changes in the Group's approach to capital management during the year.

Neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

(b)  Share-based payments

On 5 February 2008, the company stockbrokers Fox Davies Holdings Limited and Seymour Pierce Limited were granted 2,000,000 options each with an exercise price of £0.07 on or before 15 December 2011.

Using the Binomial Tree option valuation, the fair value of the options was calculated. The model takes into account share price volatilities and the risk that the company is not listed. The following inputs were used:

Strike price	A$ 0.15
Stock price	A$ 0.10
Valuation date	05/02/2008
Expiry date	15/12/2011
Volatility	70%
Risk free rate	6.75%
Value per option	A$ 0.0484
Number of options	4,000,000
Value of options	A$ 193,600

 

The value of options issued was fully expensed at 30 June 2008.

Other Reserves              

	CONSOLIDATED			PARENT
	Option reserve	Foreign currency translation	Total	Option reserve	Foreign currency translation	Total
	$	$	$	$	$	$
At 1 July 2006	77,827	-	77,827	77,827	-	77,827
Share based payment	60,975	-	60,975	60,975	-	60,975
At 30 June 2007	138,802	-	138,802	138,802	-	138,802
Currency translation differences	-	812,931	812,931	-	-	-
Share based payment	193,600	-	193,600	193,600	-	193,600
As at 30 June 2008	332,402	812,931	1,145,333	332,402	-	332,402

    Nature and purpose of reserves

    Option reserve

    The option reserve is used to record items recognised as expenses on valuation of share options.

    

Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries.    It is also used to record the net investment hedged in these subsidiaries.

17     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    Operating lease commitments - Group as lessee

    The Group has entered into commercial leases for office accommodation in Perth, Australia and Cairo Egypt.

 

Perth Office Lease

The property lease is a non-cancellable lease with a five year term, with rent payable monthly in advance. Contingent rental provisions within the lease agreement require the minimum lease payments shall be increased by the lower of CPI or 5% per annum. An option exists to renew the lease at the end of the five year term for an additional five years.

Cairo Office Lease

The property lease is a non-cancellable lease with a two year term, with rent payable monthly in advance.

    Operating Lease Commitments

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Within one year	140,925	114,612	123,704	96,000
After one year but not more than five years	281,327	328,282	281,327	314,323
More than five years	-	-	-	-
	422,252	442,894	405,031	410,323

Capital commitments

    

There were no capital commitments at reporting date.

18    RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE

    The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Gippsland Limited and the subsidiaries listed in the following table:

    

	Country of incorporation	Equity interest (%)		Investment ($)
		2008	2007	2008	2007
Abutan Pty Ltd	Australia	100	100	100	100
Tantalum International Pty Ltd	Australia	100	100	100	100
Here2win.com Pty Ltd	Australia	100	100	100	100
Nubian Resources plc	United Kingdom	100	100	27,388	5
Tantalum Egypt JSC	Egypt	50	50	-	-
Nubian Resources JSC	Egypt	100	-	-	-
				27,688	305

    Gippsland Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity and ultimate parent of the Group.

     

The following table provides the total amount of transactions which have been entered into with related parties for the relevant financial year:

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Eco International Pty Ltd - a company controlled by Mr RJ Telford received management fees.	260,211	207,069	260,211	207,069
Mandu Pty Ltd - a company controlled by Dr JM Chisholm received geological consulting fees.	237,500	211,054	237,500	211,054
John S Dunlop and Associates Pty Ltd - a company controlled by Mr JSF Dunlop received directors and mining consulting fees.	60,412	45,640	60,412	45,640
Ventureworks Pty Ltd - a company controlled by Mr JD Kenny received director's fees.	38,750	38,333	38,750	38,333
The parent entity, Gippsland Limited, has made loans to its controlled entities. These loans are interest free, unsecured and at call.	-	-	3,219,535	7,054,347

19    EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

    On 25 July 2008, Gippsland Limited ('Gippsland') and Stellar Resources Limited ('Columbus') announced that they will merge their respective interests in the Tasmanian Heemksirk Tin project (formerly known as the Zeehan Tin project) into Stellar's subsidiary Columbus Metals Limited 

('Columbus'). The agreement is conditional upon Columbus raising a minimum of A$10 million and being admitted to the official list of the ASX on or before 31 December 2008. 

Gippsland will be issued with 15 million A$0.25 fully paid ordinary shares or the same number of shares that Stellar will hold in Columbus at the time of its admission to the official list of the ASX, if that number is greater than 15 million shares. Upon listing, Columbus will also invite a nominee from Gippsland to join the board of Columbus as a non-executive director.

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years.

20    AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

    

	CONSOLIDATED		PARENT
	2008	2007	2008	2007
	$	$	$	$
Amounts received or due and receivable by PKF Australia for:
an audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the consolidated entity	42,834	-	42,834	-
other services in relation to the entity and any other entity in the consolidated entity
(a)  tax compliance	2,992	-	500	-
(b) corporate advisory fees	22,697	-	10,902	-
	68,523	-	54,236	-
Amounts received or due and receivable by auditors other than PKF Australia for:
an audit or review of the financial report of subsidiary entities	89,037	29,670	12,422	29,670
	157,560	29,670	66,658	29,670

21    JOINT VENTURE

At 30 June 2008, the company has interests in the following joint ventures whose principal activities are the exploration for gold, precious metals and base metals.

Name of Project	Interests		Other Parties
	2008	2007
Heemskirk Tin Deposit - Tasmania, Australia	40%	40%	Stellar Resources Limited - 60%
Seiga - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Um Shashoba - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Haimur - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Nile Valley Block E - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Nile Valley Block A - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Um Garayat - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Koleit - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Um Tiur - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%
Abu Swayel - Wadi Allaqi, Egypt	50%	50%	Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority - 50%

The joint ventures are of the type where initially one party contributes tenements with the other party earning a specified percentage by funding exploration activities. The Joint Venture does not hold any assets and accordingly the Company's share of exploration expenditure is accounted for in accordance with the policy set out in Note 2 (f).  Directors' Declaration

   

 

Dated 30th day of September 2008.

    R J Telford

    Director

  

Shareholder Information set out as at 17 September 2008

A	TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES	Shares	Options ex 26/5/2012 at 13.5 cents	Options ex 15/12/2011 at 7 pence
	Totals on Issue	306,354,325	25,000,000	4,000,000
B	DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES
	1 - 1,000	68
	1,001 - 5,000	164
	5,001 - 10,000	246
	10,001 - 100,000	626
	100,001 and over	260	1	2
		1,364	1	2
	No of shareholders holding an unmarketable parcel	240
C	TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS	Number	%
1	International Finance Corporation	25,000,000	8.16
2	ANZ Nominees Limited	17,735,143	5.79
3	Taveroam Pty Ltd	16,600,000	5.42
4	Situate Pty Ltd	14,750,000	4.81
5	Eco International Pty Ltd	13,256,985	4.33
6	King Town Holdings Pty Ltd	12,000,000	3.92
7	Barclayshare Nominees Limited	7,668,971	2.50
8	L R Nominees Limited	7,667,682	2.50
9	Smith & Williamson Nominees Limited	7,200,000	2.35
10	Mr Robert John Telford & Robin K Telford	6,869,461	2.24
11	TD Waterhouse Nominees (Europe) Limited	6,390,188	2.09
12	Alsanto Nominees Pty Ltd	6,390,000	2.09
13	Pershing Nominees Limited	5,834,444	1.90
14	Starvest PLC	4,500,000	1.47
15	HSBC Custody Nominees	4,329,600	1.41
16	Sunvest Corporation Limited	4,266,665	1.39
17	The Bank of New York (Nominees) Limited	3,522,222	1.15
18	HSBC Marking Name Nominee (UK) Limited	2,611,111	0.85
19	HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Limited	2,331,166	0.76
20	Mandu Superannuation Fund	2,320,000	0.76
		171,243,638	55.90

 

D	UNLISTED OPTION HOLDERS			Number	Exercise Price		Expiry
	International Finance Corporation			25,000,000	13.5 cents		26/05/2012
	FD Holdings Ltd			2,000,000	7 pence		15/12/2011
	Seymour Pierce Limited			2,000,000	7 pence		15/12/2011
E	SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS			Number	%
	Situate Pty Ltd, Taveroam Pty Ltd and RW Beale			31,500,000	10.28
	International Finance Corporation			25,000,000	8.16
	Eco International Pty Ltd and Mr Robert John Telford & Robin K Telford			20,126,446	6.57
	ANZ Nominees Pty Ltd			17,735,143	5.79
F	VOTING RIGHTS
	Under the Company's constitution, all ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction. Options over ordinary shares do not carry any voting rights.
F	EXPLORATION INTERESTS
	As at 25 September, the company has an interest in the following tenements:
	Country	Project	Tenement			Status		Interest
	Egypt	Abu Dabbab	Exploitation Licence 1658			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Abu Dabbab	Exploitation Licence 1659			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Nuweibi	Exploitation Licence 1785			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Seiga	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Shashoba	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Haimur	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Garayat	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Koleit	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Nile Valley A	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Nile Valley E	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Abu Swayel	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Egypt	Wadi Allaqi - Um Tiur	Exploration Licence 1			Granted		50%
	Eritrea	Adobha	Application 2			Pending		90%
	Eritrea	Adobha	Application 2			Pending		90%
	Eritrea	Adobha	Application 2			Pending		90%
	Australia	Heemskirk (Tasmania)	Retention Licence No.5/1997			Granted		40%
	Notes:
	1	Tenements granted subject to an agreement with the Egyptian Government (EMRA) dated 21 June 2004.
	2	Applications submitted 20 February 2008.

   

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