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4 6 14 22 25 Chairmans Statement Management Discussion and Analysis Corporate Governance and Other Information Report on Review of Interim Financial Information Condensed Financial Statements
Bayan-Ulgii Uvs
Zavhan
MONgOLia
CHiNa
Khovd
Khushuut Road Local road, (Built by MEC) Uyench canyon Baiteg Border Station
Govi-Altai
Xinjiang
Chairmans Statement
Dear Shareholders, The first half of this financial year was challenging for the Group. With the completion and commission of the Khushuut Road in December 2011, we expected a gradual and consistent increase in coking coal production and shipments to our customers. However, the sluggish coal market condition in the Peoples Republic of China (China) and our technical issues have created stumbling blocks for us to progress as planned. Due to the reasons just explained, we recorded a rather disappointing sales start-up for this financial period. The coking coal market in China has remained stagnant. Although there were some positive signs recently showing that the coking prices have begun to rise, we are still cautious about the ever changing market development. During this period, we are focusing on solving our technical issues on coal processing. Among the measures taken is the dry coal processing plant project at the Khushuut Coal Mine. This plant will help to reduce the ash of our raw coal contents prior to shipments, reducing transportation cost before the completion of the washing facilities. Furthermore, in order to ensure the coal quality shipped to our customers remain high and stable, we have upgraded our onsite laboratory to effectively identify the coal quality, speeding up the loading and inspection of coal for hauling our products to the Takeshenken Border through the Khushuut Road. Besides market uncertainties, the dispute with Leighton LLC (Leighton), over the invoice charges and services, is still continuing. We are currently looking for a new mining contractor in replacement and hopefully this process can be completed early next year.
Safety has always been our major concern. Hence, repairs and maintenance works on the Khushuut Road will be carried out this winter to ensure the 311 km road is ready for our coal hauling when our production resumes. Additionally, as we always did in the past winters, we have set up equipment and system to provide thermal coal to the local villagers this coming winter. The local government and the villagers have always supported the Khushuut Coking Coal Project, and we are dedicated to assist them during the cold and snowy winter as a responsible corporate citizen. Despite the obstacles we have and are facing currently, with the support from the local soum governments and the citizens, I have confidence we will continue forging ahead our development in Western Mongolia. I am truly thankful for the continuous support received in the past years from our dedicated team of professionals who have contributed to this project. I am looking forward to your continuous support and will report to you in our next Annual Report.
Overview
Our principal project is the Khushuut Coking Coal Project in Western Mongolia. The six-month period ended 30 September 2012 (the Financial Period) was a difficult period for the Group. We were impacted by the sluggish coking coal market condition in China, the principal coal market for our coal sales. We were also in dispute with Leighton regarding its services and the charges on MoEnCo LLC (MoenCo), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, and the dispute process is still continuing as at the date of this report. Leighton suspended its services in September and completed the handover of the Khushuut Coal Mine to MoEnCo in October. MoEnCo is looking for a new coal extraction contractor to resume its coal extraction services.
reSULTS ANALYSiS
Revenue
The Group sold 33,800 tonnes of raw coal to generate HK$8.6 million in revenue during the Financial Period with an average selling price of HK$254.4 per tonne. For the raw coal shipped in previous financial year, the washed results failed to meet the contract specifications, thus triggering downward adjustment to the contract price. The adjustment in revenue of HK$0.8 million was reflected in the Financial Period.
An impairment analysis with the assistance of an independent valuer was undertaken and updated mine life projection was prepared. The mine life projection reflected the prevailing economic situations, market conditions and best estimations on the future development of the Khushuut Coking Coal Project made by the management. The valuation has been prepared on a basis consistent in all material respects with the accounting policies presently adopted by the Company as disclosed in the Groups annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012. The independent valuer adopted an income-based approach to obtain the fair value (i.e. recoverable amount) of the Khushuut Coal Mine as at 30 September 2012. The income-based approach focuses on the economic benefits due to the income producing capability of the mineral asset. The underlying theory of this approach is that the value of the mineral asset can be measured by the present worth of the economic benefits to be received over the useful life of the mineral asset. Based on this value in use model, the income-based approach estimates the future economic benefits and discounts them to their present values using a discount rate appropriate for the risks associated with realising those benefits. The factors taken into account in arriving the future economic benefits, include, among others, (a) the selling prices and quantity of existing and future coal products; (b) existing and projected cost of revenue including mining costs (including but not limited to extraction costs, blasting costs, labour costs and fuel costs etc.), transportation costs and others; (c) existing and projected selling and administrative expenses; and (d) capital expenditures (including but not limited to washing plant in Xinjiang, dry coal processing plant in Mongolia). The major differences comparing to valuation as at 31 March 2012 were as follows: (i) (ii) the discount rate was 18.71%. The increase in 30 September 2012 was due to an increase in other risk premium to reflect the status of temporary suspension in coal extraction and the changing of mine contractor; estimated selling price for unwashed product at around US$80/tonne and washed product at around US$190/tonne for valuation as at 31 March 2012 (30 September 2012: unwashed product at around US$46/tonne and washed product at US$180/tonne). The decreases in the estimated selling prices were a reflection of the prevailing market conditions in China; and housekeeping changes to the cash flow pattern in order to tally the temporary suspension in coal extraction.
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As the recoverable amount of the Mine Assets determined by the independent valuer was significantly lower than their carrying values, an impairment loss amounting to HK$1.6 billion was recognised against the respective assets on a pro-rata basis. The recoverable amount of Mine Assets declined as a result of a combination of an increased discount rate and changes made from previous mine life projection in response to the temporary suspension of production and the decrease in the estimated selling prices of coal. The Company believes that the estimates/assumptions applied in the assessment of recoverable amount by the independent valuer are reasonable. However, such estimates/assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties and judgments. The Company has made its best estimate of all relevant factors to be included in the value in use model based on current conditions. However, it is possible that the underlying estimates/assumptions can be changed significantly and further impairment charges/reversal of charges may be required in future period.
At the ended of the Financial Period, there were following outstanding convertible notes (i) HK$2 billion 3-year 3% coupon convertible note; (ii) HK$300 million 3.5% convertible note and (iii) HK$466.8 million 3.5% convertible note. The derivative components of these convertible notes were initially recorded at fair value at their respective issue dates and re-measured at the end of the reporting period. The resulting changes in fair values amounting to HK$269.2 million were then recognised through the consolidated income statement (2011: HK$390.1 million).
Finance Costs
The increase in finance costs was due to the increase in interest expense on convertible notes and no capitalization of finance costs to development in progress (2011: HK$33.1 million was capitalized).
BUSiNeSS review
Khushuut Coking Coal Project
Khushuut coal resources
During the Financial Period, we had not conducted resources update program to our Khushuut coal deposit. Therefore, our JORC in-place resources information remain the same, i.e. approximately 141,456,000 tonnes (44,503,000 tonnes measured and 96,953,000 tonnes indicated).
During the Financial Period, we sold 33,800 tonnes of raw coking coal to our customers in Xinjiang, China and Mongolia. As at 30 September 2012, we had an inventory of approximately 177,416 tonnes of raw coking coal, approximately 135,000 tonnes of which were stocked in Xinjiang for washing process and sales to potential customers. We experienced an unsatisfactory sales result during the Financial Period. It was mainly attributable to (i) the low sales price of the raw coking coal and small quantity sold; and (ii) the sluggish coking coal market condition in China. The low sales price and small quantity on our sales were resulted from our unsatisfactory quality of raw coal initially shipped as well as the unfavourable market condition. We were further hit by the dispute with Leighton in September which Leighton suspended its mine contractors services on our Khushuut mine site, and subsequently demobilised the equipment and workers and handed over the mine to us in October. The condition of the coal market in China continued to soften due to the fall on demands and the mounting of supplies of coking coal during the Financial Period. Many miners lowered their offer prices of coking coal in an attempt to stimulate sales amid sluggish demand from downstream coke and steel makers. Buyers of coking coal generally asked for greater discount on the sales prices and longer settlement periods. As many steel mills are in maintenance status, local sources said the price would be likely to go down in the short run.
As previously reported, the separation of coal from undesired materials and the coal selection process are the technical issues we faced in our operation. These factors not only increase costs to our coal haulage, processing and storage, but also affect our product quality and productivity. Before setting up a washing plant in Xinjiang, and as an immediate measure, we have been co-operating with a coal trading company having a washing facility in Xinjiang to process our raw coking coal. Our coking coal stock in Xinjiang will ultimately be sent to this washing facility for processing treatment and sales to potential customers. This coal trading company will blend our raw coking coal with its own coal to produce a product to meet the requirements of the potential customers. This coal trading company is also acting as our agent to sell the after-washed products to potential customers. Apart from the washing plant project, and as part of the solutions to address coal selection issues, MoEnCo has recently placed orders to purchase a dry coal processing system to be installed in the Khushuut Mine Site. The proposed system is suitable for coal mine with restriction on the source of water supply. MoEnCo is now focusing on the foundation work for setting up the dry coal processing system in the Khushuut Coal Mine, and targeting to complete the installation of the system by the first quarter of 2013. The proposed system will enhance our coal quality in the coal treatment process. We are also moving forward with our Xinjiang washing plant project. The preliminary design of the washing plant was completed. It has been further amended according to the requirements of the relevant assessment authority. The equipment procurement team is in the process for selecting the appropriate equipment to be used for the washing plant as well as the equipment provider. We have planned to complete the construction design and budget required for the washing plant in January next year. The site location has been selected and the site location documentation for the washing plant has been approved by the Administration Office of the Altai District (). The next step is to submit the application to the Department of Land and Resources of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ().
Our exploration and mining operation is in Mongolia. Hence, the support from the local and central governments of Mongolia is important to us. We will endeavour to enter into co-operation agreements with local authorities and districts where we operate. The purposes of such agreements are to enhance co-operation between us and the local government and to provide successful implementation of our projects and investments planned by MoEnCo. In return, we are required to support their vocational training and education of unemployed people, to establish a fund for local support, to provide coal needs and job opportunities for the local people. As at the end of the Financial Period, we had three co-operation agreements with Tsetseg soum, Darvi soum and Khushuut bagh.
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Community issues
As part of our corporate responsibility, we take an active part in the local community development as part of our business involvement. Pursuant to the co-operation agreement with Darvi Soum, we have financed two SME development projects: flour mill house and sewing workshop. We have also provided financial support to purchase seeds and fuel for crop harvesting.
Exploration Activities
Licences
According to the enquiry made by our Mongolian advisers, MoEnCo currently has ten mining licences and ten exploration licences in Western Mongolia, including Khushuut, Gants Mod, Olon Bulag, Govi-Altai, Bayan-Ulgii and Khuvsgul. The areas cover by the licences are approximately 335,000 hectares. Two of the mining licences (11889A and 11890A) as reported in previous financial report continue to be suspended by the Mongolian authority.
Exploration
Pursuant to our costs cutting policy in response to the current market condition, only minimal exploration works were conducted during the Financial Period.
Legal Aspects
Mining Prohibition Law
On 16 July 2009, the Parliament of Mongolia enacted the Law of Mongolia on the Prohibition of Minerals Exploration and Mining in Headwater Areas, Protected Zones for Water Reserves and Forest Lands (the MPL) which prohibits minerals exploration and mining in areas such as headwaters of rivers and lakes, forest areas and areas adjacent to rivers and lakes. We have instructed our Mongolian legal advisers to conduct enquiry with The Mineral Resources Authority of Mongolia and the relevant government authorities regarding the validity of our licences. We were informed that all our mining and exploration licences are valid and in effect. However, we were informed by our advisers that some of our licences have been overlapping with the watershed and forestry areas which may have the potential in future to be ruled by the Mongolian government under to the MPL. Our Khushuut coal resources and operation mainly consist of six mining licences. There is apparently no change to the boundary of the overlapping areas as previously reported under the relevant governmental information, and therefore, based on the review by the management and an independent coal consultant, we believe that such overlapping will not have a material effect on our Khushuut operation. Shareholders may refer to the annual report this year for the information.
The dispute between the Group and Leighton arises out of, among others, the invoices amount charged by Leighton on MoEnCo and the services rendered by Leighton. As such, the Group refuses to settle the contractors fees as claimed by Leighton.
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MoEnCo received a First Notice on 10 September 2012 under the mining agreement from Leighton demanding payment of the outstanding contractors fees together with a notice of suspension of the contractors works at the Khushuut Coal Mine and a warning of termination of the relevant mining agreement between MoEnCo and Leighton for the Khushuut Coal Mine. According to the said notice, and as alleged by Leighton to be outstanding and due by MoEnCo, the sum demanded was in the aggregate of MNT16,961,875,197 (approximately US$12,211,661). Before the issue of the First Notice, the Company had discussed with Leighton regarding a possible settlement of the outstanding contractors fees. After the issue of the First Notice, the Company had tried to continue conversation with Leighton but it was not accepted by Leighton. On 9 October 2012, the Company received a statutory demand under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance from Leighton for the sum of MNT14,798,549,342 (approximately US$10,642,610 or HK$82,504,174). Leighton alleges that this sum is payable by the Company on behalf of MoEnCo in the Companys capacity as guarantor under the Khushuut Coal Mine mining agreement. The Company has instructed legal advisers to contest the demand and to handle all other legal issues arising with Leighton in connection with the dispute, including failings on the part of Leighton to meet the scope of services provided for under the mining agreement. As a result of the dispute, Leighton suspended its services in September, gradually demobilised its plant and equipment, dismissed its workers and completed the handover of the Khushuut Coal Mine to MoEnCo in October. The Companys own technical operation team has prepared to extend their current works for the operation of the Khushuut Coal Mine. The technical operation team currently comprises international coal mining and management experts and geologists with considerable experience in the mining industry. In order to prepare for the change of contract miner, MoEnCo invited tenders from other contractors in Mongolia for the provision of coal extraction services at the Khushuut Coal Mine in place of Leighton. MoEnCo will select the most suitable contractor to provide coal extraction services by considering factors including its experience, expertise and the contract price tendered. The invitation for tenders was closed on 12 October 2012, and there were altogether four bidding proposals received by MoEnCo. The MoEnCo tender selection team has made an initial evaluation on the bidding proposals but considered that additional time is required to complete the assessment process. Therefore, the tender selection team has extended the evaluation period to early January 2013 to further evaluate the most suitable bidder, and/or other alternative plans. Up to present, the outstanding sum claimed by Leighton amounts to US$14,188,322.34. Currently, there are exchange of correspondences between the legal advisers of the two sides and no court or arbitration application has been filed. The immediate impact on the Group regarding the dispute with Leighton is the disruption of the coal extraction work and the commercial resumption of which will depend on a suitable contractor being identified, or other feasible plan being implemented. Nevertheless, we are still continuing to perform blasting and extraction work by our own team, though in a smaller scale to provide domestic coal for the local people for the coming winter.
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FiNANCiAL review
1. Liquidity and Financial Resources
During the Financial Period, the Groups capital expenditure and working capital were mainly funded by short term loans granted by Mr. Lo, chairman of the Company. The borrowings of the Group as at 30 September 2012 comprised convertible notes and advances from a Director amounting to HK$3,089.2 million (31 March 2012: HK$2,998.2 million). The effective interest rates of these borrowings were in the range from 5% to 16.21%. Of the total borrowings, 31.5% of the total borrowings (31 March 2012: 16.4%) was repayable within 12 months and the rest was repayable within 2 years. At the end of the Financial Period, the cash and bank balances were HK$22.9 million (31 March 2012: HK$85.0 million). The liquidity ratio as at 30 September 2012 was 0.1 (31 March 2012: 0.26). The Group incurred a loss for the Financial Period of HK$1,786 million (2011: Profit HK$178.3 million), primarily due to significant costs associated with the start up and operation of Kuhshuut Coking Coal Project. As at 30 September 2012, the Groups current liabilities exceeded its current assets by approximately HK$1,065.9 million (31 March 2012: HK$509.8 million). The Groups liquidity position continues to decline as compared to previous financial year. The Group has initiated measures to reduce costs and is currently exploring various alternatives to address our liquidity issues. These measures and alternatives include: (i) reducing the cost of various inputs and services by renegotiating the terms of supply and service agreements; (ii) raising additional capital, either from new or existing investors (iii) arranging new financial support from existing lenders; and (iv) others such as disposal of non-core assets. However there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving any of these objectives or, if successfully implemented, that these initiatives will be sufficient to address our liquidity issues. If the Company is unable to seek new funding, or is unable to generate sufficient liquidity from its operations to satisfy its obligations, it may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and may result in our inability to continue as a going concern.
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As at 30 September 2012, the gearing ratio of the Group was 0.31 (31 March 2012: 0.26) which was calculated based on the Groups total borrowings to total assets. The increase was mainly due to the shrinkage of total assets during the Financial Period because of the impairment loss recognised on Khushuut mine related assets. The Group mainly operates in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Mainland China. The Groups assets and liabilities are mainly denominated in Hong Kong dollar, United States dollar, Renminbi and Mongolian Tugrik. The Group does not have a foreign currency hedging policy. However, the management will monitor foreign exchange exposure and will consider hedging significant currency exposure should the need arise. The details of the Groups contingent liabilities as at 30 September 2012 are disclosed in Note 18 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Gearing Ratio
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Foreign Exchange
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Contingent Liabilities
OUTLOOK
Although we have announced commencement of our commercial production early this year, we continue to be hit by both internal and external factors that slowing down our production process. Internally, coal processing is the technical issues faced by us in operation, and we have taken measures to address these issues seriously. We are working with a Xinjiang coal trading company to provide coal washing facilities to us, and this company is also acting as our sales agent to procure potential customers. We have undergone our onsite laboratory upgrade to facilitate our future ramping of coal production. Apart from the washing plant project in Xinjiang, we have recently placed orders to purchase a dry coal processing system to be installed in the Khushuut Mine Site. The proposed system is suitable for coal mine with restriction on the source of water supply. We are currently focusing on the foundation work for setting up the dry coal processing system and targeting to complete the installation of the system by the first quarter next year. Externally, the China economy is slowing and so is its steel industry. That has sent the price and demand of coal used for steelmaking down to a certain degree. Potential buyers of coal are more conservative on price and require greater discount and longer settlement period. This is one of the reasons that we had a disappointing coal sales result for this Financial Period. The dispute with Leighton has prompted us to look for replacement contract miner to perform coal extraction services for our Khushuut Coal Mine. We have already invited bidders for the provision of the extraction services but our selection team requires additional time to complete the assessment process. Our commercial coal extraction activity will resume upon successful selection of coal extraction contractor or other feasible plan being implemented. Despite the challenges, we believe our niche proximity to the Xinjiang market and the type of our coking coal are still providing us a favourable driver for moving forward. We will implement our operation planning prudently in response to the market condition.
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iNTeriM DiviDeND
The Directors do not recommend payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2012 (2011: Nil).
(a)
Name of Directors Mr. Lo Lin Shing, Simon (Mr. Lo) Ms. Yvette Ong Mr. To Hin Tsun, Gerald Mr. Tsui Hing Chuen, William Mr. Lau Wai Piu
Interest of a controlled corporation/ 1,212,788,301 Beneficial owner/Interest of spouse Beneficial owner Beneficial owner Beneficial owner Beneficial owner
Note: Among the 1,212,788,301 shares, 4,960,000 shares represent interest of Mr. Lo on an individual basis; while 1,206,078,301 shares represent interest of Golden Infinity Co., Ltd. (Golden Infinity). The balancing of 1,750,000 shares represents interest of Ms. Ku Ming Mei, Rouisa (Mrs. Lo). Accordingly, Mr. Lo is deemed to be interested in the shares in which Golden Infinity and Mrs. Lo are interested by virtue of the SFO.
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(b)
Name of Directors Mr. Lo Ms. Yvette Ong Mr. To Hin Tsun, Gerald Mr. Peter Pun Mr. Tsui Hing Chuen, William Mr. Lau Wai Piu
Note: Among the 87,000,000 shares, 75,000,000 shares represent interest of Golden Infinity. The balancing of 12,000,000 shares represents interest of Mr. Lo on an individual basis.
Save as disclosed in the section headed SHARE OPTION SCHEMES, as at 30 September 2012, none of the Directors, chief executives and their respective associates had any interests in the shares, underlying shares and/ or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which were required to be recorded in the register maintained by the Company under section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code.
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DiSCLOSeABLe iNTereSTS AND SHOrT POSiTiONS OF SUBSTANTiAL SHAreHOLDerS/ OTHer PerSONS UNDer THe SFO
The register of interests in shares and short positions maintained under section 336 of the SFO showed that as at 30 September 2012, the Company had been notified of the following interests in shares representing 5% or more of the Companys issued share capital:
Name of Shareholders Mrs. Lo Golden Infinity Dr. Cheng Kar Shun Ms. Ip Mei Hing Dragon Noble Group Limited (Dragon) Dato Dr. Cheng Yu Tung Chow Tai Fook Nominee Limited (CTF)
Capacity in which such interest is held Beneficial owner/Interest of spouse Corporate Interest of a controlled corporation/ Interest of spouse Interest of a controlled corporation/ Interest of spouse Corporate Beneficial owner/Interest of a controlled corporation Corporate
Percentage of nominal value of issued share capital 19.237% 18.961% 5.841% 5.841% 4.671% 18.131% 18.057%
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
Notes: 1. Mrs. Lo is the spouse of Mr. Lo and accordingly, she is deemed to be interested in 1,299,788,301 shares under the SFO. 2. Dr. Cheng Kar Shun is interested in the entire issued share capital of Dragon. By virtue of the SFO, he is deemed to be interested in 315,570,000 shares held by Dragon and 79,100,000 shares are owned by Ms. Ip Mei Hing, the spouse of Dr. Cheng Kar Shun. Dato Dr. Cheng Yu Tung is in control of CTF. By virtue of the SFO, he is deemed to be interested in 1,220,000,000 shares held by CTF. 1,220,000,000 shares held by CTF represent 220,000,000 shares and 1,000,000,000 underlying shares.
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Save as disclosed above and those disclosed under DIRECTORS INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS, the Company had not been notified of other interests representing 5% or more of the issued share capital of the Company as at 30 September 2012.
(A)
Directors
Number of shares subject to options Exercise price HK$ 4.110 0.810 4.110 0.810 4.110 0.810 4.110 0.810 4.110 0.810 4.110 0.810 As at 1 April 2012 6,000,000 6,000,000 500,000 5,000,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 21,500,000 Granted Lapsed Exercised during during during the period the period the period As at 30 September 2012 6,000,000 6,000,000 500,000 5,000,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 21,500,000
Name Mr. Lo
Exercise period 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 01-09-2011 to 31-08-2014 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017
Vesting period N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
09-04-2010 01-09-2011
09-04-2010 29-02-2012
09-04-2010 29-02-2012
09-04-2010 29-02-2012
09-04-2010 29-02-2012
Sub-total
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(B)
Employees in aggregate
Number of shares subject to options Exercise As at Vesting Exercise period 09-04-2010 to 08-04-2015 period N/A 1 April 2012 3,300,000 Granted during Lapsed during Exercised during As at 30 September 2012 3,300,000
29-02-2012 TOTAL
0.810
29-02-2012 to 28-02-2017
N/A
42,500,000 67,300,000
42,500,000 67,300,000
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The board of Directors (the Board) recognises the importance of maintaining a high standard of corporate governance to protect and enhance the benefits of shareholders and their responsibilities to maintain the interest of the shareholders and to enhance their values. They also believe a good corporate governance practice can facilitate a company in rapid growth under a healthy governance structure and strengthen the confidence of shareholders and investors.
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During the period ended 30 September 2012, the Company had applied the principles of code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code (the CG Code) as set out in Appendix 14 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the Listing rules) on the Stock Exchange, except the deviations as mentioned below: i. Under the code provision A.4.1 of the CG Code, non-executive directors should be appointed for a specific term and subject to re-election. None of the existing non-executive Directors is appointed for a specific term. This constitutes a deviation from code provision A.4.1 of the CG Code. However, they are subject to the retirement by rotation under the bye-laws of the Company. As such, the Company considers that sufficient measures have been taken to ensure that the Companys corporate governance practices are no less exacting than those in the CG Code. ii. The code provisions A.5.1 to A.5.4 of the CG Code in respect of the establishment, terms of reference and resources of a nomination committee. The Board has considered the merits of establishing a nomination committee but has concluded that it is in the best interests of the Company and potential new appointees that the Board collectively reviews and approves the appointment of any new Director as this allows a more informed and balanced decision to be made by both the potential Director and the Board as to suitability for the role. iii. The code provision E.1.2 of the CG Code stipulates that the chairman of the board should attend the annual general meeting (the AGM). The Chairman did not attend the 2012 AGM due to another business engagement. An executive Director chaired the 2012 AGM and answered questions from shareholders. The AGM of the Company provided a channel for communication between the Board and the shareholders. A member of the audit and remuneration committee of the Company was also available to answer questions at the 2012 AGM. Other than the AGM, shareholders may also communicate with the Company through the contact information listed on the Companys website.
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HUMAN reSOUrCeS
As at 30 September 2012, the Group employed 296 full time employees in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Mainland China. Remuneration packages are structured to take into account the level and composition of pay and the general market conditions in the respective geographical locations and businesses in which the Group operates. The remuneration policies of the Group are reviewed on periodic basis. Apart from the retirement schemes, year-end bonus and share options are awarded to the employees according to the performance of the Group, assessment of the individuals performance, and industry practice. Appropriate training programs are also offered for staff training and development.
AUDiT COMMiTTee
The Audit Committee has three members, all of whom are independent non-executive Directors. Mr. Lau Wai Piu is the chairman of the Audit Committee. He has appropriate professional qualifications, accounting and related financial management expertise. The Audit Committee has reviewed the unaudited interim financial information of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2012 in conjunction with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte), the Companys independent auditor. Such review does not constitute an audit on the basis of review conducted by Deloitte. The review report issued by Deloitte will be set out in the interim report of the Company.
DireCTOrS
During this period, the Board comprises the following members:
Executive Directors
Mr. Lo Lin Shing, Simon (Chairman) Ms. Yvette Ong (Managing Director) Mr. Liu Zhuo Wei
Non-executive Director
Mr. To Hin Tsun, Gerald
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TO THe BOArD OF DireCTOrS OF MONGOLiA eNerGY COrPOrATiON LiMiTeD (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
iNTrODUCTiON
We have reviewed the condensed consolidated financial statements of Mongolia Energy Corporation Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Group) set out on pages 25 to 48, which comprise the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of 30 September 2012 and the related condensed consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and certain explanatory notes. The Main Board Listing Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited require the preparation of a report on interim financial information to be in compliance with the relevant provisions thereof and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (HKAS 34) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with HKAS 34. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review, and to report our conclusion solely to you, as a body, in accordance with our agreed terms of engagement, and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report.
SCOPe OF review
We conducted our review in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410 review of interim Financial information Performed by the independent Auditor of the entity issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of these condensed consolidated financial statements consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
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CONCLUSiON
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with HKAS 34. Without qualifying our review conclusion, we draw attention to Notes 10 and 18 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The Group is currently in a dispute with the existing sole mining contractor of the Khushuut Coal Mine in Western Mongolia. Due to the non-payment of the contractor fee arising from the dispute, the coal commercial production is currently suspended and the Group expects that the existing sole mining contractor will terminate the relevant mining services agreement with the Group. Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, the Group has received tenders from alternative contractors and is currently in the process of identifying new mining contractors. However, the tender selection has not been completed up to the date of this report. Included in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 September 2012 are property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and development in progress with an aggregate carrying value of approximately HK$9,200 million in relation to the Khushuut Coal Mine operation (collectively referred to as Khushuut related Assets). For the purpose of assessing impairment of the Khushuut Related Assets, the Directors engaged an independent valuer to assess the recoverable amount based on a value in use calculation at the end of the reporting date, using discounted cash flow analysis. As the Group has not yet appointed a new mining contractor, the Directors instructed the independent valuer to use the information and assumptions previously provided by the existing sole mining contractor, including the cost structure and productive capacity of the Khushuut Related Assets. The recoverable amount of the Khushuut Related Assets estimated by the valuer was significantly lower than its carrying value, and accordingly, an impairment loss amounting to approximately HK$1,611 million was recognised in the condensed consolidated income statement. Once the Group has appointed the new mining contractor, the key assumptions adopted in the value in use calculation such as the timing of recommencement of coal commercial production, cost structure and production capacity may be significantly different and this may have a significant effect on the recoverable amount of the Khushuut Related Assets.
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In addition, as disclosed in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Group owns a number of mining concessions in Western Mongolia for coal mining, five of which the Mineral Resources Authority of Mongolia has notified the Group are within the area designated on a preliminary basis as land where mineral exploration and mining are prohibited under the Mining Prohibition Law (the MPL) and the Group also owns a number of exploration concessions in Western Mongolia, as set out in Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, which are also within the designated areas prohibited under the MPL. According to the MPL, the affected licence holders, including the Group, are to be compensated but details of the compensation are not currently available. If any of these mining concessions and/or exploration concessions are revoked due to the MPL and the compensation received by the Group is significantly less than the carrying amounts of these concessions, the Group might incur a significant impairment loss on the related assets. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot presently be determined. The management concluded that, other than the accumulated impairment losses recognised due to the recoverable amount of the Khushuut Related Assets determined by the independent valuer is lower than their aggregate carrying value as set out in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, no impairment that results from the MPL is required to be recognised in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Further, we draw attention to Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements which indicates that as at 30 September 2012, the Groups current liabilities exceeded its current assets by approximately HK$1,066 million. The Groups ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the ongoing availability of finance to the Group, including from the substantial shareholder and chairman of the Company. If the finance is not available, the Group would be unable to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. This condition along with other matters set forth in note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements indicates the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Groups ability to continue as a going concern.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong 26 November 2012
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Revenue Cost of sales Gross loss Other income Other gains and losses Administrative expenses Fair value gain on derivative component of convertible notes Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment Impairment loss on intangible assets Impairment loss on development in progress Impairment loss on available-for-sale financial asset Impairment loss on amounts due from associates Share of losses of associates Finance costs (Loss) profit before taxation Income tax expense (Loss) profit for the period (Loss) earnings per share basic (HK cents) diluted (HK cents)
10 10 10
5 7 6
Note: The presentation of the condensed consolidated income statement for the six months ended 30 September 2011 was changed from by nature to by function to be consistent with current period presentation.
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(11,208) (1,797,313)
5,363 183,711
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Notes Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Investment property Intangible assets Development in progress Exploration and evaluation assets Interests in associates Other asset Prepayments for exploration and evaluation expenditure Deposits for property, plant and equipment and other long-term deposits Deferred tax assets
10 10 10 10 11
12 13
14 15 19(a) 5(Note b)
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Notes Total assets less current liabilities Non-current liabilities Convertible notes Net assets Financed by: Capital and reserves Share capital Reserves equity attributable to owners of the Company Non-controlling interests Total equity
15
2,115,884 6,548,001
2,506,364 8,345,314
16
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Total HK$000
Total HK$000
132,131 12,993,006
(960,829) 13,074,102
57 13,074,159
178,348
178,348
178,348
5,363
5,363
5,363
(654,948)
1,724
5,363
178,348 654,948
183,711 1,724
183,711 1,724
199,594 199,594
41,192 62,037
21,147 (20,958)
57 13,259,594 57 8,345,314
(1,786,105)
(1,786,105)
(1,786,105)
(11,208)
(11,208)
(11,208)
(11,208)
(1,786,105)
(1,797,313)
(1,797,313)
135,131
13,107,506
199,594
62,037
(32,166)
(6,924,158)
6,547,944
57
6,548,001
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Net cash generated from financing activities Short term advances from a Director Proceeds from other loan Interest paid
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period effect of foreign exchange rate changes Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
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1.
BASiS OF PrePArATiON
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 interim Financial reporting issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKiCPA) as well as with the applicable disclosure requirements of Appendix 16 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Directors have given careful consideration to the future liquidity of the Company and its subsidiaries (together collectively referred to as the Group). While recognising that the Group had net current liabilities of approximately HK$1,065.9 million at 30 September 2012 and incurred a loss of approximately HK$1,786.1 million for the six months period then ended, the Directors are satisfied that the Group will be able to meet in full its financial obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future as Mr. Lo Lin Shing, Simon (Mr. Lo), a substantial shareholder who has significant influence over the Group and chairman of the Company, has provided facilities amounting to HK$850 million of which HK$219.4 million was unutilised as at 30 September 2012. Subsequent to 30 September 2012, Mr. Lo has extended his personal facilities up to the amount of HK$1,900 million to meet the Groups future funding needs for at least 12 months from the end of the reporting period. In addition, subsequent to 30 September 2012, Mr. Lo, also being the beneficial owner of the holder of convertible note with principal amount of HK$300 million issued by the Group to Golden Infinity Co., Ltd., has agreed to extend the maturity date of the convertible note for not less than 12 months from maturity date subject to re-negotiation of certain terms.
2.
The application of the above amendments in the current interim period has had no material effect on the amount reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and/or disclosures set out in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
3.
Total HK$000 7,817 (1,842,151) (34,283) 10 3,078 269,221 (2,080) (179,900) (1,786,105)
7,817 (1,842,151)
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3.
Total HK$000 (43,731) (48,472) 5 (13,520) 390,086 (6,797) (8,132) (170) (90,921) 178,348
(43,731)
The following is an analysis of the Groups assets by operating segment: 30 September 2012 HK$000 Coal mining 9,375,377 31 March 2012 HK$000 11,031,801
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
4.
5.
FiNANCe COSTS
Six months ended 30 September 2012 HK$000 interest on borrowings wholly repayable within five years: Interest expense: convertible notes advance from a Director (Note a) other loan (Note b) Less: interest expense capitalised to development in progress 2011 HK$000
Notes: (a) The amount represents interest payable to Mr. Lo for short term unsecured advances to the Group. The interest expense was charged at the prevailing prime rate quoted by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited per annum. (b) The amount represents interest payable to a short term unsecured loan with principal amount of HK$50 million. The interest expense was charged at the prevailing prime rate quoted by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited per annum.
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6.
7.
Cost of inventories Employee benefit expenses, including Directors emoluments Operating lease rentals in respect of land and buildings
8.
DiviDeNDS
No dividends were paid, declared or proposed during the reporting period (2011: Nil). The Directors do not recommend the payment of an interim dividend.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
9.
(1,786,105)
(1,786,105)
(125,886)
Six months ended 30 September 2012 000 Number of shares Number of ordinary shares in issue for calculation of basic (loss) earnings per share Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares: Share options Convertible notes Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for calculation of diluted loss per share (Note) 2011 000
6,756,548
6,756,548
7,391,932
Note: The computation of 2012 diluted loss per share does not assume the exercise of share options or the conversion of the Companys outstanding convertible notes since their exercise or conversion would result in a decrease in loss per share.
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10.
MOveMeNTS iN PrOPerTY, PLANT AND eQUiPMeNT, iNveSTMeNT PrOPerTY, iNTANGiBLe ASSeTS AND DeveLOPMeNT iN PrOGreSS
Property, Plant and Equipment
During the six months ended 30 September 2012, the Group spent approximately HK$Nil (30 September 2011: HK$170,634,000) on the development of mining structures, HK$10,431,000 (30 September 2011: HK$8,031,000) on construction in progress and HK$51,013,000 for the purchases of trucks (30 September 2011: HK$4,238,000 on motor vehicles).
Investment Property
The fair value of the Groups investment property as at the end of the current interim period was estimated by the external valuer by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties in the similar location and condition. An increase in fair value of investment property of HK$8,018,000 has been recognised directly in the condensed consolidated income statement for the six months ended 30 September 2012 (2011: HK$Nil).
Intangible Assets
The intangible assets consist of software and exclusive right of use of paved road. There are no significant capital expenditures spent in the intangible assets for the six months ended 30 September 2012.
Development in Progress
During the year ended 31 March 2009, an agreement was entered into between the Governors Administration Office of Khovd Province of Mongolia (the Governor) and MoEnCo LLC (MoenCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, regarding the right of use of a road granted by the Governor to MoEnCo subject to certain conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, MoEnCo will construct a road at its own cost from the Groups mine areas in Khushuut, Western Mongolia to the Yarant border crossing with Xinjiang, the PRC, with the construction permit granted to MoEnCo from the Ministry of Road, Transportation and Tourism of the Mongolian government. In return, MoEnCo enjoys the rights, which was granted at the date of the agreement, for the unrestricted use of the road for 30 years (the Approved Period). The road will be opened to public use subject to certain weight restrictions whereupon the Group may direct users including commercial users. The Group is also responsible for maintenance of the road during the Approved Period. The Group will use the road mainly for the purpose of transporting coal from its mine areas to its customers in the PRC. The construction of the 311 km road was completed and the formal approval from the Mongolian government on road commissioning was obtained during the year ended 31 March 2012, the construction cost of HK$1,906,297,000, representing 311 km of the road construction cost, was transferred to intangible assets. There is no additions of development in progress for the six months ended 30 September 2012. During the six months ended 30 September 2011, the Group spent approximately HK$38,576,000 on road surface construction and capitalised interest expenses to the development in progress of approximately HK$33,060,000.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
10.
MOveMeNTS iN PrOPerTY, PLANT AND eQUiPMeNT, iNveSTMeNT PrOPerTY, iNTANGiBLe ASSeTS AND DeveLOPMeNT iN PrOGreSS (Continued)
Impairment Loss Recognised on Khushuut Mine Related Assets
At the end of the reporting period, the Group engaged an independent qualified professional valuer (the independent valuer) who is not connected with the Group to determine the recoverable amount of its property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and development in progress related to the Khushuut mine operations (collectively referred to as Khushuut related Assets) which are treated as a cash generating unit. As the new mining contractor has not yet been appointed as disclosed in note 18, the Independent Valuer performed the valuation of Khushuut Related Assets, using discounted cash flow analysis based on the cost structure and the production capacity employed by the existing sole mining contract, after taking into account the temporary suspension of coal commercial production. The recoverable amount of the Khushuut Related Assets estimated by the Independent Valuer was significantly lower than their carrying value, and accordingly, an impairment loss amounting to HK$1,611,287,000 was recognised against respective assets on a pro-rata basis with reference to their carrying amount. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations include the estimation of the timing of recommencement of coal commercial production, the cost structure and the production capacity. The Directors were of the opinion that the chosen valuation techniques and assumptions used in the valuation are appropriate. During the six months ended 30 September 2012, impairment losses were charged HK$1,410,247,000 to property, plant and equipment, HK$194,515,000 to intangible assets and HK$6,525,000 to development in progress. The main reasons for such a significant impairment loss being recognised for the six months ended 30 September 2012 were due to changes made in response to the temporary suspension of commercial production and the decrease in estimated selling price of coals.
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10.
MOveMeNTS iN PrOPerTY, PLANT AND eQUiPMeNT, iNveSTMeNT PrOPerTY, iNTANGiBLe ASSeTS AND DeveLOPMeNT iN PrOGreSS (Continued)
As at 30 September 2012, five mining concessions (licence no. 2913A, 11888A, 11889A, 11890A and 15289A) owned by MoEnCo, have overlapping areas described under the MPL, where mineral exploration and mining are prohibited. The Groups legal advisers have confirmed that their interpretation of the relevant legislation is that, following determination and removal of any overlap with prohibited areas and making revisions to the coordinates of the licenced area, the mineral licence will remain valid less the overlapping areas. The Group is not currently operating within what it considers to be the overlapping areas. There was also no revocation of these licences as at 30 September 2012. The management also considers that even if the licences were revoked due to the MPL, the Mongolian government would pay a reasonable compensation to the Group. Hence, the management concluded that there is no further impairment, other than those set out above relating to Khushuut Related Assets, on the mining related assets amounting to HK$9,200 million including, mineral properties, mining structures, construction in progress, exclusive right of use of paved road and development in progress with carrying value of approximately HK$7,718 million, HK$280 million, HK$54 million, HK$1,111 million and HK$37 million respectively as at 30 September 2012. The implementation of the MPL represents a significant uncertainty to the Group, which might have a significant effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group. If the Groups affected mining concessions were revoked due to the MPL and the Group were paid compensation significantly less than the carrying amount of the related assets, the Group would incur a significant impairment loss on the related assets.
11.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
11.
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12.
iNveNTOrieS
30 September 2012 HK$000 Coal Materials and supplies 30,255 282 30,537 31 March 2012 HK$000 23,571 760 24,331
13.
TrADe reCeivABLeS
30 September 2012 HK$000 Trade receivables 508 31 March 2012 HK$000 5,389
The Group allows a credit period of 30 days to its customers. The following is an aged analysis of trade receivables presented based on the invoice date at the end of the reporting period. 30 September 2012 HK$000 Current to 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days Over 90 days 17 383 108 508 31 March 2012 HK$000 5,359 26 4 5,389
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
14.
TrADe PAYABLeS
The ageing analysis of trade payables presented based on invoice date at the end of reporting period is as follows: 30 September 2012 HK$000 Current to 30 days 31 to 60 days 61 to 90 days Over 90 days 8,318 16,453 17,502 36,835 79,108 31 March 2012 HK$000 23,389 16,201 17,512 57,102
15.
CONverTiBLe NOTeS
The movement of the liability and derivative component of convertible notes for the period/year is set out below: Liability component 30 September 2012 HK$000 At beginning of the period/ year Initial recognition Interest charge Redemption of the Zero Coupon Convertible Note Amortisation of transaction cost Fair value gain on derivative component Interest paid At end of the period/year 2,233,466 166,388 3,001 (10,529) 2,392,326 Derivative component Total 31 March 2012 HK$000 2,698,413 2,000,000 273,389 (2,000,000) 6,001 (432,016) (27,113) 2,518,674
31 March 30 September 2012 2012 HK$000 HK$000 2,592,235 1,388,954 273,389 (2,000,000) 6,001 (27,113) 2,233,466 285,208 (269,221) 15,987
31 March 30 September 2012 2012 HK$000 HK$000 106,178 611,046 (432,016) 285,208 2,518,674 166,388 3,001 (269,221) (10,529) 2,408,313
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15.
Note: The amount represents the carrying amount of the HK$300 million 3.5% convertible note issued to Golden Infinity Co., Ltd. and coupon interest payable to the convertible note holders due within one year.
HK$2 billion 3-year 3% coupon convertible note issued to Chow Tai Fook Nominee Limited with maturity date 16 June 2014
Binomial Valuation Model is used for valuation of the derivative component. The major inputs into the model were as follows: 30 September 2012 Stock price Exercise price Volatility (Note) Dividend yield Option life Risk free rate HK$0.325 HK$2.000 110% 0% 1.707 years 0.25% 31 March 2012 HK$0.650 HK$2.000 110% 0% 2.21 years 0.24%
Note: The volatility used in the model was determined by using the historical volatility of the Companys share price.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
15.
Note: The volatility used in the model was determined by using the historical volatility of the Companys share price.
HKD466.8 million 3.5% convertible note issued to Sculptor Finance (MD) Ireland Limited, Sculptor Finance (AS) Ireland Limited and Sculptor Finance (SI) Ireland Limited with maturity date 12 November 2013
Binomial Valuation Model is used for valuation of the derivative component. The major inputs into the model were as follows: 30 September 2012 Stock price Exercise price Volatility (Note) Dividend yield Option life Risk free rate HK$0.325 HK$3.140 110% 0% 1.118 years 0.24% 31 March 2012 HK$0.650 HK$3.140 110% 0% 1.624 years 0.19%
Note: The volatility used in the model was determined by using the historical volatility of the Companys share price.
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16.
SHAre CAPiTAL
Authorised and issued share capital
30 September 2012 HK$000 Authorised: 15,000,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.02 each 31 March 2012 HK$000
300,000
Amount HK$000
issued and fully paid At 1 April 2011 Issue of shares Placement of new shares (Note) At 31 March 2012 and 30 September 2012
6,606,547,828
132,131
150,000,000 6,756,547,828
3,000 135,131
Note: On 9 March 2012, the Company completed a placing of 150,000,000 shares at a subscription price of HK$0.8 per share. Net proceeds of the placement are approximately HK$117,500,000. These new shares rank pari passu in all respect with the existing shares.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
17.
CAPiTAL COMMiTMeNTS
As at 30 September 2012, the Group had capital commitments contracted for but not provided for in the condensed consolidated financial statements amounting to approximately HK$107,527,000 (31 March 2012: HK$99,450,000). These commitments are for the following projects: 30 September 2012 HK$000 Custom facility design Dry Processing Exploration drilling Mine design Other exploration related commitments Power plant design Purchase of property, plant and equipment Road construction Road improvement and drilling equipment transport Rotary Breaker Wash plant 825 35,095 23,412 491 652 786 30,972 11,625 205 3,464 107,527 31 March 2012 HK$000 872 21,637 491 526 786 35,360 28,830 10,743 205 99,450
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18.
CONTiNGeNT LiABiLiTieS
During the period, the Company and MoEnCo, an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, disputed the service provided by the existing sole mining contractor and disagreed on the amount charged under the existing mining contract (the Mining Agreement) and accordingly, refused to settle the contractor fees as claimed by the existing sole mining contractor. On 9 October 2012, the Company received a statutory demand under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance from the existing sole mining contractor for the sum of approximately HK$83 million of which approximately HK$50 million has been provided for in the condensed consolidated financial statements as at 30 September 2012. Based on opinion provided by the legal counsel, the Directors considered that the payment of the remaining balance is not probable. Up to the date of this report, the dispute is still in progress. Due to the unsettlement of the contractor fee, the Group expects that the existing sole mining contractor will terminate the Mining Agreement with the Group. The coal extraction work had been disrupted at the end of the reporting period and subsequent to the end of the reporting period, the Group has started the new contractor selection process on tenders received from alternative contractors for the provision of coal extraction services at the Khushuut Coal Mine.
19.
(a)
Six months ended 30 September 2012 HK$000 Interest expense paid/payable 13,231 2011 HK$000 5,454
Note: The advances are related to the facility granted from Mr. Lo as set out in Note 1. The amounts are unsecured and repayable on demand. The interest expense was charged at the prevailing prime rate quoted by The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited per annum.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the six months ended 30 September 2012
19.
(c)
Note: During the six months ended 30 September 2012, no share options were granted to the Groups key management (2011: 5,000,000 share options). Options granted in prior period were immediately vested on date of grant. The fair values of the total options were determined at the date of grant using the Trinomial model.