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Asiamet Resources Limited

05 May 2020

5 May 2020

2019 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Asiamet Resources Limited ("Asiamet" or the "Company") is pleased to present its audited financial statements for the 12 months ended 31 December 2019 ("Financial Statements") as extracted from the Company's 2019 Annual Report which is now available on the Company website at www.asiametresources.com and will be provided to shareholders who have requested a printed or electronic copy.

The Financial Statements are set out below and should be read in conjunction with the 2019 Annual Report which contains the notes to the Financial Statements.

All dollars in the report are US$ unless otherwise stated.

2019 Financial and Operational Highlights Include:

-- Beutong Project Mineral Resource Statement updated to contain metal in Resource on a 100% basis of 2.43Mt (5.3BIb) copper, 2.11Moz gold and 20.9Moz silver (1.95Mt (4.3Blb) copper, 1.69Moz gold and 16.73Moz silver on an 80% attributable basis).

   --    Environmental Permit and approval of the Indonesian Feasibility Study received for BKM. 
   --    Appointment of Feng (Bruce) Sheng as a Non-Executive Director. 

-- Updated Mineral Resource and Maiden Ore Reserve Statements delivered for BKM reinforcing the integrity, size and scale of the BKM deposit and providing a solid foundation for our emerging mid-size BKM copper development project.

-- Completion of BKM Feasibility Study delivered a robust copper project with post tax NPV(8) of $124.8 million, life of mine revenue of $1.27 billion and EBITDA of $563.3 million.

   --    MOU signed with China Nonferrous Metals for value engineering at BKM. 
   --    Commenced value enhancement activities for the BKM Feasibility Study. 

-- Capital raisings totalling US$4.1 million (before capital raising costs) completed during the period.

Key Subsequent Events Include:

-- A $3.89 million Placement completed in March 2020 with $3.11 million to Singapore commodities trader and strategic investor, Aeturnum Energy Pte LTD to become a 19.9% shareholder in Asiamet with significant support from Asiamet Directors.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Antony (Tony) Manini, Executive Chairman

For further information, please contact:

-Ends-

Tony Manini

Executive Chairman, Asiamet Resources Limited

Email: Tony.Manini@ asiametresources .com

FlowComms Limited - Investor Relations

Sasha Sethi

Telephone: +44 (0) 7891 677 441

Email: Sasha@flowcomms.com

Asiamet Resources Nominated Adviser

RFC Ambrian Limited

Bhavesh Patel / Stephen Allen

Telephone: +44 (0)20 3440 6800

   Email: Bhavesh.Patel@rfcambrian.com   / Stephen.Allen@rfcambrian.com 

Berenberg

Matthew Armitt, Detlir Elezi

Telephone: +44 20 3207 7800

   Email:   Matthew.Armitt@berenberg.com / Detlir.Elezi@berenberg.com 

Liberum

Clayton Bush, Kane Collings

Telephone: +44 20 3100 2000

Email: Clayton.Bush@Liberum.com

Optiva Securities Limited

Christian Dennis

Telephone: +44 20 3137 1903

Email: Christian.Dennis@optivasecurities.com

Blytheweigh Communications Limited

Tim Blythe / Megan Ray

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7138 3204

Email: Tim.Blythe@blytheweigh.com / Megan.Ray@blytheweigh.com

 
 
 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterised by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

This announcement contains inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) no. 596/2014 ("MAR").

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 December 2019

 
                                 2019       2018 
                                  $'000      $'000 
 
Assets 
Current assets 
 Cash                             418        2,679 
 Receivables and other assets     50         84 
                                 468         2,763 
Non-current assets 
 Plant and equipment              197        234 
 Right of use asset               236        - 
 Receivables and other assets    86         627 
                                 519         861 
Total assets                     987         3,624 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity 
Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables         396        980 
 Provisions                       89         50 
 Lease liabilities                78        - 
                                  563        1,030 
Non-current liabilities 
 Provisions                       473        378 
 Lease liabilities               237         - 
                                 710         378 
                                  1,273      1,408 
Equity 
 Share capital                    10,969     9,983 
 Equity reserves                  56,435     52,804 
 Other comprehensive income       74         10 
 Accumulated deficit              (64,511)   (57,328) 
 Other reserves                   (3,246)    (3,246) 
 Parent entity interest           (279)      2,223 
 Non-controlling interest         (7)        (7) 
                                  (286)      2,216 
Total liabilities and equity     987         3,624 
 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss

For the year ended 31 December 2019

 
                                                              2019        2018 
                                                               $'000       $'000 
 
Expenses 
 Exploration and evaluation                                    (3,228)     (6,218) 
 Employee benefits                                             (2,000)     (2,341) 
 Consultants                                                   (184)       (503) 
 Legal and Company Secretarial                                 (260)       (308) 
 Accounting and audit                                          (101)       (131) 
 General and administrative                                    (323)       (541) 
 Depreciation                                                  (133)       (38) 
 Share-based compensation                                      (298)       (480) 
                                                               (6,527)     (10,560) 
Other items 
 Foreign exchange gain/(loss)                                  89          (479) 
 Interest income                                               3           3 
 Finance costs                                                 (26)        - 
 Impairment expense                                            (724)       - 
 Other income                                                  2           1 
                                                              (656)        (475) 
Net loss                                                       (7,183)     (11,035) 
Items that may not be reclassified subsequently 
to profit or loss: 
 Actuarial gain on employee service entitlements               64          22 
Total comprehensive loss for the year                          (7,119)     (11,013) 
 
Net loss attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                  (6,995)     (10,681) 
 Non-controlling interests                                     (188)       (354) 
 
Total comprehensive loss attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                  (6,931)     (10,659) 
 Non-controlling interests                                     (188)       (354) 
 
Basic and diluted loss per common share                        (0.01)      (0.01) 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (thousands)      1,044,185   924,394 
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 December 2019

 
                                                           2019      2018 
                                                            $'000     $'000 
Cash provided from (used for): 
 
Operating activities 
 Loss for the year                                          (7,183)   (11,035) 
Adjustment for: 
 Depreciation                                               133       38 
 Share-based compensation                                   298       480 
 Settlement of consulting fees via issue of ARS shares     200       - 
 Net foreign exchange loss/(gain)                           (32)      33 
 Impairment expense                                         724       - 
 Finance costs                                              26        - 
 Movements in provisions                                    198       272 
Changes in working capital: 
 Receivables and other assets                               27        59 
 Value Added Tax ("VAT")                                    (154)     (117) 
 Trade and other payables                                   (515)     (73) 
                                                           (6,278)   (10,343) 
 Interest payments on lease liabilities                    (26)      - 
 Refund of security deposit                                 10        - 
                                                            (6,294)   (10,343) 
Investing activities 
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment                 (38)      (238) 
 Proceeds from sale of equipment                            -         3 
 Payment for additional investment in Beutong Resources     -         (3,246) 
                                                            (38)      (3,481) 
Financing activities 
 Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities          (48)      - 
 Proceeds from warrants and options exercises               237       1,034 
 Proceeds from equity raising                               4,133     13,334 
 Equity raising costs                                       (251)     (944) 
                                                            4,071     13,424 
Increase/(decrease) in cash                                 (2,261)   (400) 
 
Cash at beginning of the year                               2,679     3,079 
 
Cash at end of the year                                     418       2,679 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 December 2019

 
 
                                             Other                                 Parent     Non- 
                         Share    Equity     comprehensive  Accumulated  Other     entity     controlling 
                        capital   reserves   (income)/loss  deficit      reserves  interest   interests    Total 
                         $'000    $'000      $'000          $'000        $'000     $'000      $'000        $'000 
 
Balance at 1 January 
 2018                    8,528     40,354     (12)           (46,293)     -         2,577      (7)          2,570 
 
 Loss for the year       -         -          -              (10,681)     -         (10,681)   (354)        (11,035) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                 -         -          22             -            -         22         -            22 
Total comprehensive 
 income                  -         -          22             (10,681)     -         (10,659)   (354)        (11,013) 
 
Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners 
 Equity raising          1,262     12,072     -              -            -         13,334     -            13,334 
 Warrant exercises       62        214        -              -            -         276        -            276 
 Option exercises        131       628        -              -            -         759        -            759 
 Equity raising costs    -         (944)      -              -            -         (944)      -            (944) 
 Share based 
  compensation           -         480        -              -            -         480        -            480 
 Acquisition of NCI      -         -          -              -            (3,246)   (3,246)    -            (3,246) 
 Contribution by 
  parent in NCI          -         -          -              (354)                  (354)      354          - 
 
Balance at 31 December 
 2018                    9,983     52,804     10             (57,328)     (3,246)   2,223      (7)          2,216 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 December 2019

 
                                                                                 Total equity 
                                           Other                                 attributable  Non- 
                         Share   Equity    comprehensive  Accumulated  Other     to the        controlling 
                        capital  reserves  (income)/loss  deficit      reserves  parent        interests    Total 
                         $'000   $'000     $'000          $'000        $'000     $'000         $'000        $'000 
 
Balance at 1 January 
 2019                    9,983    52,804    10             (57,328)     (3,246)   2,223         (7)          2,216 
 
 Loss for the year       -        -         -              (6,995)      -        (6,995)        (188)        (7,183) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                 -        -         64             -            -         64            -            64 
Total comprehensive 
 income                  -        -         64             (6,995)      -         (6,931)       (188)        (7,119) 
 
Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners 
 Equity raising          873      3,260     -              -            -         4,133         -            4,133 
 Warrant exercises       19       122       -              -            -         141           -            141 
 Option exercises        26       70        -              -            -         96            -            96 
 Equity raising costs    -        (251)     -              -            -         (251)         -            (251) 
 Shares issued to 
  consultant            45       155       -              -            -         200           -            200 
 Reclass performance 
  rights issued to 
  directors             23       (23)      -              -            -         -             -            - 
 Share based 
  compensation           -       298        -              -            -        298            -            298 
 Contribution by 
  parent in NCI          -        -         -              (188)        -         (188)         188          - 
 
Balance at 31 December 
 2019                    10,969   56,435    74             (64,511)     (3,246)  (279)          (7)         (286) 
 

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