Company registration number 09400628 (England and Wales)
GLCR LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
GLCR LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Adam Hewitson
Milos Amati
Amy Lister
Company number
09400628
Registered office
100 Longwater Avenue
Green Park
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 6GP
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Regis House
45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
GLCR LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 8
Directors' report
9 - 11
Directors' responsibilities statement
12
Independent auditor's report
13 - 15
Group income statement
16
Group statement of comprehensive income
17
Group statement of financial position
18 - 19
Group statement of changes in equity
21
Group statement of cash flows
23
Notes to the group financial statements
24 - 71
GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present the strategic report for the year:
Principal activities

GLCR Limited is the parent of a group of Namibian companies ("the Group") which includes a circa 90% indirect interest in the primary trading company Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited ("RPZC"). RPZC operates a zinc and lead mine at Rosh Pinah in the Republic of Namibia under an agreement with PE Minerals Namibia (Proprietary) Limited, the holder of the Mining Licence 39 (ML39).

 

There have been no material changes to the nature of the Group's business from the prior year.

 

On 23 June 2023 the Group was acquired by ANR RP Limited, a company incorporated in England & Wales. ANR RP Limited is under the control of Appian Natural Resources Fund GP III Limited, the ultimate controlling party incorporated in Jersey.

 

The previous owner Trevali Mining Corporation obtained Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act Protection ("CCAA") in August 2022, which permitted it the opportunity to restructure its financial affairs.

 

Review of the business

The Rosh Pinah mine has been in operation since 1969, excluding a short period during the 1990's when it was placed under care and maintenance. It is an underground mine producing primarily zinc and lead, with a 1,800-2,000 tonnes per day milling operation. RPZC is undertaking an expansion project ("RP2.0") which is expected to increase milling capacity to 3,600 tonnes per day, resulting in an increase of annual ore throughput from circa 0.7 million metric tonnes to circa 1.3 million metric tonnes.

 

ML 39 was granted by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy on 13 November 1995 and subsequently renewed on 2 December 2020 for a term of 15 years to expiry on 11 November 2035.

 

The group also has an interest in Exclusive Prospecting License 2616 ("EPL 2616"), which allows for exploration of base, rare, and precious metals in an area surrounding the Rosh Pinah mine. EPL 2616 was renewed in December for 2021 for two years until 30 November 2023.

 

The Group has maintained relatively stable production and costs compared to 2022, with revenues decreasing from $119.2m to $84.2m and profit before tax decreasing from $32.6m to $4.5m, primarily due to falling commodity prices.

 

On 23 June 2023, ANR RP Limited, a company owned by Appian Natural Resources Fund III L.P. and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III L.P. (the “Fund”) agreed to acquire Trevali Mining Corporation’s 89.96% interest in the producing Rosh Pinah zinc mine in Namibia out of receivership, which was enacted through the purchase of 100% of the ordinary share capital of GLCR Limited.

 

The RP2.0 expansion project was restarted in Q3 2023, and has the potential to expand Rosh Pinah's zinc production levels, while also producing significant by-products of lead and silver. To partially fund this project, in Q2 2024, a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited, provided $14.0m of funding via an intercompany loan facility of up to $50m to RPZC (details of which are given in note 23).

 

The Group's property, plant and equipment has decreased to $118.6m (2022 - increased to $122.4m).

 

During 2023, the Group identified a source of potential contamination associated with historical and ongoing operations, with the potential to affect certain employees of the mine and dependents living in the Rosh Pinah area. Following the Group’s discovery, shortly after its acquisition by ANR RP (an Appian entity), it took immediate action to contain and resolve the situation, incurring directly attributable expenses in 2023 of approximately $687,000. Such fees represent the cost of environmental monitoring and studies, together with relocation costs for those affected.

 

The Group expects to incur further costs for ongoing monitoring of the site, together with improvements to avoid a recurrence of similar contamination. Capital commitments are expected to be $2.7m and a provision has been made for the remaining costs of $3.5m.

 

GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Joint ventures

In addition to the above mineral resources, the Group has an effective 44% interest in Gergarub Exploration and
Mining (Pty) Ltd ("Gergarub"), a joint venture with the Skorpion Zinc mine. Gergarub has recently been granted Mining License ML245 for 20 years until 20 February 2044, which covers an area of 691 hectares (6.9sqkm), and is located within EPL 2616 with zinc and lead potential.

 

The license was renewed in August 2022 as part of ongoing exploration. The Group is committed to making certain cash payments in order to fund the ongoing exploration of the Gergarub region, which is yielding indicators that reserves may exist. This ongoing commitment to providing cash is likely to utilise a substantial portion of the Group's trading cash generation in the near future, and during 2023 the Group has injected around $1.8m further into Gergarub. These amounts are being recognised as an increase in the carrying value of the joint venture, but until resources are proven, the carrying value of the joint venture is impaired in full, such that the Group effectively recognised exploration costs as an expense when incurred.

The Group has two further joint ventures, being a circa 28% share of Rosh Pinah Health Care (Proprietary) Limited and a circa 45% RoshSkor Township (Proprietary) Limited ("RTPL"). Both joint ventures support the employees of the Rosh Pinah region and therefore underpin the operation of the mine.

 

Rosh Pinah Health Care (Proprietary) Limited was incorporated in Namibia. The company operates the Sidadi medical clinic in Rosh Pinah, Namibia.

 

RTPL was incorporated in Namibia and is engaged in the supply of utilities and other services to Rosh Pinah town.

 

Future developments

On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing. $39.9m included in borrowings in note 22 owed to the parent undertaking unsecured and interest-free has been replaced with $39.9m owed to a related undertaking under a secured loan agreement charging 8% interest.

Key performance indicators

Included within the below are references to certain non-IFRS metrics including C1 Cash Cost per pound, and All-In-Sustaining-Cost per pound ("AISC"). These measures are not recognised under IFRS as they are highly specific to the mining industry. Management uses these measures internally to evaluate the underlying operating performance of the Group for the reporting periods presented. The use of these measures enables management to assess performance trends and to evaluate the results of the underlying business. The Directors believe that these measures reflect performance and are useful indicators of expected performance in future periods.

 

C1 Cash Cost per pound

This measures the estimated cash cost to produce a pound of payable zinc. This measure includes mine operating production expenses, such as mining, processing, administration, indirect charges (including surface maintenance and camp), and smelting, refining, and freight, distribution, royalties, and by-product metal revenues, divided by pounds of payable zinc produced. C1 Cash Cost per pound of payable zinc produced does not include depreciation, depletion, and amortisation, reclamation expenses, capital sustaining, and exploration expenses.

 

AISC per pound

This measures the cash cost to produce a pound of payable zinc plus the capital sustaining costs to maintain the mine and mill. This measure includes the C1 Cash Cost per pound and sustaining capital costs, dividend by pounds of payable zinc produced. AISC per pound of zinc payable does not include depreciation, depletion and amortisation, reclamation or exploration expenses. Sustaining capital costs are defined as those expenditures which do not increase payable mineral production at a mine site and excludes all expenditures at the Group's growth projects, and certain expenditures at the Group's operating sites which are deemed expansionary in nature.

AISC per pound
2023
2022
Operating cost per tonne milled ($/tonne)
60.56
63.06
C1 cash cost per pound ($)
0.79
0.72
AISC per pound ($)
1.03
1.02
GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Production and operational key performance indicators
The key production KPI's are as follows:
2023
2022
Ore milled (tonnes)
693,084
692,125
Zn head grade (%)
6.17
6.77
Pb head grade (%)
2.17
1.76
Ag head grade (Toz/t)
0.82
0.81
Zn recovery (%)
87
86
Pb recovery (%)
73
76
Ag recovery (%)
51
43
Zn payable production (lbs)
68,531,874
74,815,301
Pb payable production (lbs)
22,855,702
19,193,245
Ag payable production (oz)
254,894
209,451
The Group's key non-financial key performance indicator are health and safety metrics that measures the levels of accidents at operational sites.
Health & safety key performance indicators
2023
2022
Recordable accidents
10
8
Lost time injuries
5
3
GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Financial instruments

Key financial risks

The following are key financial risks of the Group.

 

Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, company treasury maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

 

The Group's risk to liquidity is a result of the funds available to cover future commitments. The Group manages liquidity risk through an ongoing review of future commitments and credit facilities. The directors, in terms of the Articles of Association of the relevant group companies, determine the borrowing capacity from time to time as authorised by the shareholders. Cash flow forecasts are prepared, and adequate utilised borrowing rates are monitored.

 

The summary below analyses the Group's financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months are equal to their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.

 

At 31 December 2023 due in less than one year: trade and other payables $4.9m, group payables $43.0m.

 

At 31 December 2022 due in less than one year: trade and other payables $2.5m, group payables $48.7m.

 

In Q2 2024, Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited signed a new funding loan agreement with the lender being a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited. The facility is up to $50m, of which $20m has been drawn to date. Details of the drawdowns made on the facility since the year end are provided in note 35.

 

Interest rate risk

Details of the Group's interest rate risk are given in note 23.

 

Foreign currency risk

Details of the Group's foreign currency risk are given in note 23.

 

Treasury operations

The centralised corporate treasury function at Trevali provided services to RPZC, co-ordinated access to domestic

and international financial markets, and managed the financial risks including risks relating to the Group's

operations through internal risk reports that analysed exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks

included market risks (including foreign currency risks, interest rate, and price risks), credit and liquidity risks.

 

The Trevali internal auditors on a continuous basis reviewed compliance with policies and exposures limits and

results were reported to the Board. This continued until Trevali's sale of the Group was completed in June 2023.

 

Since June 2023, the trading subsidiary's treasury function maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

 

The Group does not enter into nor trades financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for

speculative purposes.

GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Credit risk

Credit risk consists mainly of cash deposits, cash equivalents, and trade debtors. The company only deposits cash with major banks with high quality credit standing and limits exposure to any one counterparty.

 

Details of the Group's credit risk, and response to this credit risk, are detailed in note 21.

 

Financial assets exposed to credit risk at the year-end were as follows:

 

2023     2022

$m     $m

Cash and cash equivalents                      0.6     16.7

Trade and other receivables                     19.6     0.0

Group receivables                          0.0     2.0

 

Commodity price risk

The Group's exposure to price risk is significant. Although the settlement is of the amount receivable is on average within a short period from the date of the sale, the final price is subject to the quotational period.

 

Details of the Group's exposure to commodity price risk are given in notes 20 and 23.

 

Capital risk

The Group's capital risk management objectives include continuing to operate as a going concern while maximising the return to shareholders. The main risks that could adversely affect the Group's financial assets, liabilities or future cash flows are market risks comprising commodity price risk, cash flow interest risk, foreign currency risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks in accordance with its financial risk management policy. The capital structure of the Group includes shareholders' equity and debt. Further details of this are provided in note 34.

 

Currency risk

The Group is subject to currency risks. The Group's functional currency is the US dollar, and its mining operations and interests are located in Namibia. Zinc and lead are sold in US dollars and the Group's costs are incurred principally in US dollars and Namibian dollars. The appreciation of non-US dollar currencies against the US dollar can increase the cost of production and capital expenditures in US dollar terms. The Group also holds cash and cash equivalents that are denominated in foreign currencies that are subject to currency risk.

 

Exchange controls risk

From time to time, countries similar in profile to the Namibian environment in which the Group operates or has interests have adopted measures to restrict the availability of the local currency or the repatriation of capital across borders. These measures are typically imposed by governments and/or central banks during times of local economic instability to prevent the removal of capital or the sudden devaluation of local currencies or to maintain in-country foreign currency reserves.

 

These measures can have a number of negative effects on the Group's operations. For example, exchange controls reduce the quantum of immediately available capital that the Group could otherwise deploy for investment opportunities or the payment of expenses. As a result, the Group may be required to use other sources of funds for these objectives which may result in increased financing costs. In addition, measures that restrict the availability of local currency or impose a requirement to operate in the local currency may create practical difficulties for the Company.

 

Namibia is part of the Common Monetary Area of Southern Africa ("CMA"). Exchange controls in the CMA require that dividends, loans, repayment of loans and payment of all invoices to parties outside the CMA by companies registered in the CMA receive prior approval. The controls, as they relate to Namibia, are applied by the Bank of Namibia. There can be no assurance that the Company will obtain the requisite approvals in the future to repay loans or pay invoices to parties outside the CMA, including the Group companies. Thus, exchange controls may restrict the Group from repatriating funds and using those funds for other purposes.

GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Key non-financial risks

The following are key non-financial (operational) risks of the Group.


Demand risk

The Group's principal products are zinc and lead. Even if commercial quantities of mineral deposits are discovered by the Group, there is no guarantee that a profitable market will continue for the sale of the metals produced. Zinc and lead prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond the Group's control, such as the sale or purchase of metals by various central banks and financial institutions, interest rates, exchange rates, inflation or deflation, fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar and foreign currencies, global and regional supply and demand, and the political and economic conditions of major metals-producing and metals-consuming countries throughout the world.

 

A slowdown in the financial markets or other economic conditions, including but not limited to consumer spending, employment rates, business conditions, inflation, fuel and energy costs, consumer debt levels, lack of available credit, the state of the financial markets, interest rates and tax rates, may adversely affect the Group's growth and profitability.

 

Inventory risk

The Group's internal Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates (details of which are not presented as part of this annual report) are estimates only and no assurance can be given that any particular level of recovery of metals will in fact be realised. There can also be no assurance that an identified mineral deposit will ever qualify as a commercially mineable (or viable) orebody that can be economically exploited. Additionally, no assurance can be given that the anticipated tonnages and grades will be achieved or that the indicated level of recovery will be realised. These estimates may require adjustments or downward revisions based upon further exploration or development work or actual production experience.

 

Estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources can also be affected by such factors as environmental permitting regulations and requirements, weather, environmental factors, unforeseen technical difficulties, unusual or unexpected geological formations and work interruptions. In addition, the grade of ore ultimately mined may differ dramatically from that indicated by results of drilling sampling and other similar examinations. Short-term factors relating to Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, such as the need for orderly development of ore bodies or the processing of new or different grades, may also have an adverse effect on mining operations and on the results of operations.

 

Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are determined so as to be general indicators of mine life. Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources should not be interpreted as assurances of mine life or of the profitability of current or future operations. There is a degree of uncertainty attributable to the calculation and estimation of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources and corresponding grades being mined or dedicated to future production. Until ore is actually mined and processed, Mineral Reserves and grades must be considered as estimates only.

 

In addition, the quantity of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources may vary depending on metal prices. Extended declines in market prices for zinc and lead may render portions of the Group's mineralisation uneconomic and result in reduced reported mineralisation. Any material change in Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources tonnes or grades may affect the economic viability of the Group's projects.

 

Key personnel risk

The nature of the Group's business requires specialised skills and knowledge. The Group operates large mining operations in Namibia that requires technical expertise in the areas of geology, engineering, mine planning, metallurgical processing, mine operations and environmental compliance.

 

GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Regulatory & climate change risk

Governments are moving to introduce climate change legislation and treaties at the international, national, state, provincial and local levels.

 

The occurrence of any climate change violation or enforcement action may have an adverse impact on the Group's operations. In addition, there may be pre-existing environmental hazards or hazards caused by third parties which the Group or property owners are not aware at present, and which could impair the commercial success, levels of production and continued feasibility and project development and mining operations on these properties.

 

Operational risk

Mineral production, exploration and development involve risks, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation, may not be able to overcome. Operations in which the Group has a direct or indirect interest will be subject to hazards and risks beyond the Group's control and normally incidental to exploration, development and production of minerals, any of which could result in work stoppages, damage to or destruction of property, loss of life and environmental damage.

 

The Group is concentrated in the zinc mining industry, and accordingly, its profitability is most sensitive to changes

in the overall condition of this industry. Furthermore, any adverse condition affecting mining, processing conditions,

expansion plans, or ongoing permitting activities at any of the Group's operating mines could have a material

adverse effect on the Group's financial performance and results of operations.

 

Finite resource risk

By the nature of mining, there is a finite quantity of resources to be extracted from the current Rosh Pinah mine site. The Group continues to explore new deposits in the region, most notably through the Gergarub joint venture previously described. Should new resources not be locatable, it would be inevitable that the mine is closed and operations terminated at some point in the future.

 

Environmental and regulatory risk

Mining operations are heavily regulated to minimise environmental impact. Companies must comply with a myriad of environmental laws and regulations, which can vary significantly by country and region. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines, legal sanctions, and even shutdowns. Additionally, changes in environmental regulations can impose new compliance costs and operational restrictions, affecting the Group's ability to conduct its business.

Directors' Responsibilities under s172 of the Companies Act

At GLCR Limited ("the Group"), the Directors act in a manner consistent with their duties under section 172 of the UK Companies Act 2006. In doing so, they promote the success of the Group for the benefit of its shareholders, taking into consideration the interests of all stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers, the environment, and the wider community.

 

In this statement we outline the key aspects of our approach to Section 172 and how our Directors have fulfilled their duties throughout the year.

 

Although 2023 has been a year of significant change, most notably in ownership and Board composition fully changing, the Directors believe that we have consistently acted in accordance with duties under Section 172, working to promote the success of the Group and safeguard the interests of shareholders and stakeholders alike. We will continue to uphold these principles as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead, striving to create lasting value for all those connected to our business.

GLCR LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The Directors take the following into consideration in their decision-making process.

 

1. The likely consequences of any decision in the long term

We are committed to making strategic decisions that drive long-term growth and value creation for our shareholders. This includes investments in further exploration (as detailed earlier in this Report), securing potential mining licences, forming strategic partnerships, and collaborating with the Namibian government to maximise the potential of the area under licence.

 

2. The interests of the Group's employees

The success of our business would not be possible without the dedication of our workforce. Our staff view health, safety, wellbeing, training, compensation, and career opportunities as being important, and we recognise the importance of attracting, retaining, and developing a talented workforce.

 

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment, and challenge local leadership groups to maintain the highest operational standards.

 

We have further invested in the development of both the Rosh Pinah town and living environment, and also in the healthcare facilities in the town which underpin the health of the employees of our mine. All employees are also entitled to participate in access to dividend streams payable from the mine through the Rosh Pinah Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme.

 

3. The need to foster the Group's business relationships with suppliers, customers, and others

We believe that maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders is essential for long-term success. In particular, all zinc and lead concentrate sales are with a sole customer which places emphasis on maintaining a good relationship with that customer.

4. The impact of the Group's operations on the community and the environment

The Directors are aware that the Rosh Pinah site uniquely impacts the local community as it is one of two major employers in the region, which underpins the Rosh Pinah township's very existence. The Group has investments in ownership of the township.

 

Whilst mining has an unavoidable impact on the environment, the Group seeks strategic partnerships where possible to mitigate this impact. On 7 April 2021 the Group entered into a 15 year renewable energy power purchase agreement with Emerging Markets Energy Services Company ("EMESCO") for the supply of solar power to the Rosh Pinah Mine.

 

5. The desirability of the Group maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct

Our Directors are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

 

6. The need to act fairly between members of the Group

The Board aims to understand the views of its shareholders and always act in their best interest, whilst also balancing this with local decision-making requirements at the Rosh Pinah site.

On behalf of the board

Adam Hewitson
Director
24 October 2024
GLCR LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 16.

No dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of final dividend.

Disclosures required under s416(4) of the Companies Act 2006 are commented upon in the Strategic Report, as the Directors consider them to be of strategic importance to the Group.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Steven Molnar
(Resigned 23 June 2023)
Johan Pretorius
(Resigned 23 June 2023)
Adam Hewitson
Milos Amati
(Appointed 23 June 2023)
Amy Lister
(Appointed 23 June 2023)
Directors' insurance

The company has made qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors during the period.

These provisions remain in force at the reporting date.

Supplier payment policy

The Group's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

 

Trade creditors of the Group at the year end were equivalent to 26 days purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.

Financial instruments

Explanations of financial instruments are shown in the strategic report.

Disabled persons

As all staff of the Group are overseas, the Group does not have a formal policy for disabled persons. However, any applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned and in particular the potential impact on the safe operation of mining activities, where applicable. In the view of the Directors, the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Employee involvement

The Group's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.

 

Information of matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the Group's performance.

GLCR LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Post balance sheet events

The RP2.0 expansion project was restarted in Q3 2023, and has the potential to expand Rosh Pinah's zinc production levels, while also producing significant by-products of lead and silver. To partially fund this project, in Q2 and Q3 2024, a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited, provided $20m of funding via an intercompany loan facility of up to $50m to RPZC (details of which are given in note 23).

 

On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing. $39.9m of borrowings, included in note 22, representing a Namibian Dollar value of N$730.2m which were interest-free, unsecured, and owed to ANR RP Limited (a controlling entity of the Group), has been novated to RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), a related party. As part of this the currency has been fixed in the US$ equivalent at that date, resulting in a revaluation to $40.3m, and as a result the Group then owed this amount to RPFC. The replacement loan carries interest at 8% per annum, is unsecured, and is payable to RPFC on demand.

Future developments

Rosh Pinah is a producing zinc mine located in Namibia, with significant value accretion potential through the RP2.0 expansion project. The asset produces high-quality zinc and lead concentrates and has been in almost continuous operation since 1969, expanding reserves under previous ownership, including Exxaro Resources, Glencore and most recently, Trevali Mining Corporation.

Auditor

Azets Audit Services Limited were appointed as auditor on 26 March 2024 and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.

Energy and carbon report

The company's UK emissions and energy consumption was less than 40,000 kWh of energy in the reporting period.

 

As such the company qualifies as a low energy user and is exempt from reporting under SECR regulations.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

Each director in office at the date of approval of this annual report confirms that:

 

This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of section 418 of the Companies Act 2006.

Life of mine

The life of mine (“LOM”) was calculated at 14 years as at 1 January 2023. The life of mine as at 1 January 2023 was calculated by using the 2021 year‐end Reserves, subtracting the 2022 depletion and applying the RP2.0 expansion project ramp‐up profile used in the August 2022 internally prepared life of mine. The life of mine as at 1 January 2022 was calculated using the National Instrument 43‐101 (NI 43‐101) guidelines.

 

The life of mine calculation as at 1 January 2024 is assessed at 12 years based on the preliminary results of the steady state profile of 1.3Mtpa.

GLCR LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Going concern

The directors believe that the Group and company have adequate financial resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and accordingly the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have satisfied themselves that the Group and company are in a sound financial position and that they have access to sufficient borrowing facilities to meet their foreseeable cash requirements.

 

The directors are also not aware of any material non‐compliance with statutory or regulatory requirements or of any pending changes to legislation that may affect the ability of the Group and company to continue operations for the foreseeable future.

 

On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing. $39.9m of borrowings, included in note 22, representing a Namibian Dollar value of N$730.2m which were interest-free, unsecured, and owed to ANR RP Limited (a controlling entity of the Group), has been novated to RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), a related party. As part of this the currency has been fixed in the US$ equivalent at that date, resulting in a revaluation to $40.3m, and as a result the Group then owed this amount to RPFC. The replacement loan carries interest at 8% per annum, is unsecured, and is payable to RPFC on demand.

 

The Company, GLCR Limited in its own right, has net liabilities because it has no trading income but incurs expenditure. Group support is available. Refer to the going concern note 1.4 later in the financial statements.

On behalf of the board
Adam Hewitson
Director
24 October 2024
GLCR LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

 

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the United Kingdom. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

 

In preparing these financial statements, International Accounting Standard 1 (Group) and Financial Reporting Standard 101 (UK GAAP) (Parent Company only) require that directors:

 

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

GLCR LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF GLCR LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of GLCR Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the group income statement, the group statement of comprehensive income, the group and parent company statement of financial position, the group and parent company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows, and the group and parent company notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and UK adopted International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

In our opinion:

 

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

 

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group’s and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

 

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The director is responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

 

GLCR LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF GLCR LIMITED
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

· the information given in the strategic report and the director's report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

· the strategic report and the director's report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

 

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the director's report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

· adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company or group, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

· the parent and group company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
· certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or

· we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

 

Responsibilities of director

As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement, the director is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the director determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the director is responsible for assessing the parent company's and group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the director either intends to liquidate the parent company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

 

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

 

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.

 

GLCR LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF GLCR LIMITED
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In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:

 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to him in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

 

Laura Pingree (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services Limited
24 October 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Regis House
45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
$'000
$'000
Revenue
4
84,197
119,193
Cost of sales
(43,900)
(44,220)
Impairment of non-current assets
14 & 15
(3,180)
(880)
Impairment of inventories
5
(432)
(484)
Gross profit
36,685
73,609
Other operating income
126
631
Distribution costs
(12,190)
(17,506)
Administrative expenses
(19,632)
(15,513)
Operating profit
5
4,989
41,221
Share of profits of joint ventures
4
56
Investment revenues
99
-
0
Finance costs
10
(1,233)
(719)
Other gains and losses
11
646
(7,959)
Profit before taxation
4,505
32,599
Income tax income/(expense)
12
2,628
(9,086)
Profit for the year
7,133
23,513
Profit for the financial year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
7,753
22,307
- Non-controlling interests
(620)
1,206
7,133
23,513
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Profit for the year
7,133
23,513
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gain on defined benefit pension schemes
31
-
0
Currency translation differences
(10,692)
(8,332)
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
(10,661)
(8,332)
Total comprehensive income for the year
(3,528)
15,181
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
(2,908)
13,975
- Non-controlling interests
(620)
1,206
(3,528)
15,181
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
$'000
$'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
14
1,677
5,350
Property, plant and equipment
15
118,653
122,360
Investments
16
361
208
120,691
127,918
Current assets
Inventories
19
13,668
13,557
Trade and other receivables
20
27,860
4,956
Current tax recoverable
2,754
2,963
Cash and cash equivalents
570
16,692
44,852
38,168
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
25
14,230
9,181
Borrowings
22
47,037
48,701
Provisions
27
3,481
-
64,748
57,882
Net current liabilities
(19,896)
(19,714)
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
26
39,385
42,021
Long term provisions
27
4,936
6,181
44,321
48,202
Net assets
56,474
60,002
Equity
Called up share capital
29
-
0
-
0
Retained earnings
47,313
50,221
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
47,313
50,221
Non-controlling interests
9,161
9,781
Total equity
56,474
60,002
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 October 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Adam Hewitson
Director
Company registration number 09400628 (England and Wales)
GLCR LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
31 December 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
$'000
$'000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
377
218
Net current liabilities
(377)
(218)
Net liabilities
(377)
(218)
Equity
Called up share capital
-
0
-
0
Retained earnings
(377)
(218)
Total equity
(377)
(218)

As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own income statement and related notes. The company's loss for the year was $158,698 (2022: $218,068).true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 October 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Adam Hewitson
Director
Company registration number 09400628 (England and Wales)
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Retained earnings
Total
Non-controlling interest
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Balance at 1 January 2022
-
0
36,246
36,246
8,575
44,821
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Profit
-
22,307
22,307
1,206
23,513
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
(8,332)
(8,332)
-
(8,332)
Total comprehensive income
-
13,975
13,975
1,206
15,181
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
0
50,221
50,221
9,781
60,002
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit
-
7,753
7,753
(620)
7,133
Other comprehensive income:
Remeasurement of severance pay provision
-
31
31
-
31
Currency translation differences
-
(10,692)
(10,692)
-
(10,692)
Total comprehensive income
-
(2,908)
(2,908)
(620)
(3,528)
Balance at 31 December 2023
-
0
47,313
47,313
9,161
56,474
GLCR LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Share capital
Retained earnings
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
Balance at 1 January 2022
-
0
-
0
-
Year ended 31 December 2022:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(218)
(218)
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
0
(218)
(218)
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(159)
(159)
Balance at 31 December 2023
-
0
(377)
(377)
GLCR LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
39
3,107
48,240
Income taxes refunded/(paid)
201
(3,026)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
3,308
45,214
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(309)
(1,496)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(17,625)
(33,229)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
12
-
Loans made to other entities
(164)
-
0
Repayment of loans
1,987
6,124
Interest received
99
-
0
Net cash used in investing activities
(16,000)
(28,601)
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
-
0
4,235
Repayment of borrowings
(5,678)
-
Interest paid
(713)
(398)
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities
(6,391)
3,837
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(19,083)
20,450
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
16,692
5,418
Effect of foreign exchange rates
(1,053)
(9,176)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
(3,444)
16,692
Relating to:
Bank balances and short term deposits
570
16,692
Bank overdrafts
(4,014)
-
0
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

GLCR Limited ("the company") is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 100 Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6GP. The company's principal activities and nature of its operations are disclosed in the directors' report.

 

The Group consists of GLCR Limited and all of its subsidiaries. The principal place of business is the site of a subsidiary at the Rosh Pinah mine, Namibia. See the subsidiaries note 17.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis and incorporate the principal accounting policies set out below.

 

This is the Group's second year of consolidated financial statements being prepared. The company has previously taken the exemption conferred by section 401 of the Companies Act 2006 not to present group financial statements because it was included in the published consolidated financial statements of its ultimate parent undertaking, and has instead presented company only financial statements for those years.

 

Historical costs are generally based on fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services. In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the fair value measurements in its entirety.

 

- Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at measurements date; and

 

- Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

 

- Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The financial statements are prepared in US dollars, which is the functional currency of the Group. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest $'000.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The Company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework (FRS 101) and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

 

As permitted by FRS 101, the Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions from the requirements of IFRS:

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.2
Business combinations

The cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill.

The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date.

 

Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date.

1.3
Basis of consolidation

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company GLCR Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2023. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used in line with those used by other members of the group.

 

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

Entities in which the group holds an interest and which are jointly controlled by the group and one or more other venturers under a contractual arrangement are treated as joint ventures. Entities other than subsidiary undertakings or joint ventures in which the group has a participating interest and over whose operating and financial policies the group exercises a significant influence are treated as associates.

Investments in joint ventures and associates are carried in the group statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the group’s share of the net assets of the entity, less any impairment in value. The carrying values of investments in joint ventures and associates include acquired goodwill.

 

If the group’s share of losses in a joint venture or associate equals or exceeds its investment in the joint venture or associate, the group does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred obligations to do so or has made payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate.

 

Unrealised gains arising from transactions with joint ventures and associates are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the entity.

Special purpose entity

 

Rosh Pinah Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme exists for the benefit of the permanent employees of the Group's trading subsidiary Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited. Although legally independent with a majority of trustees appointed by the employees, this amounts to a special purpose entity with no genuine ability to exist or operate without the employer's co-operation. Therefore, it is included in the accounts by full consolidation as if it was part of Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation.

 

Rosh Pinah Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme owns 0.574% of Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited so the effect of the above assessment is to consider this shareholding to be part of the group's and revise the non-controlling interest accordingly.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Going concern

The directors consider that performance to date is in line with expectations, that cashflow forecasts show the Group will remain able to discharge its liabilities when they fall due, that these forecasts have been successfully stress-tested and that group support will remain available.true

 

The company has net liabilities because it has no trading income but incurs expenditure. Group support is available.

 

The directors are also not aware of any material non‐compliance with statutory or regulatory requirements or of any pending changes to legislation that may affect the ability of the Group and Company to continue operations for the foreseeable future.

 

The directors at the time of approving the financial statements consider that the above assessment gives them a reasonable expectation that the group and company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least twelve months from the date of signing of the financial statements. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 

The RP2.0 expansion project was restarted in Q3 2023 and is expected to expand Rosh Pinah's zinc production levels, while also producing significant by-products of lead and silver. To partially fund the project, in Q2 and Q3 2024, a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited, provided $20m of funding via an intercompany loan facility of up to $50.0m to RPZC (details of which are given in note 22). This facility carries interest at 8% per annum and is repayable on demand by the lender.

 

On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing. $39.9m of borrowings, included in note 22, representing a Namibian Dollar value of N$730.2m which were interest-free, unsecured, and owed to ANR RP Limited (a controlling entity of the Group), has been novated to RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), a related party. As part of this the currency has been fixed in the US$ equivalent at that date, resulting in a revaluation to $40.3m, and as a result the Group then owed this amount to RPFC. The replacement loan carries interest at 8% per annum, is unsecured, and is payable to RPFC on demand.

 

RPFC have provided a support letter that this loan will not be recalled within 12 months from the date of signing of these financial statements.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Revenue

Revenue for the group is through Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited, the Group's main trading subsidiary.

 

Revenue consists of zinc and lead‐silver concentrate sales. RPZC’s performance obligations relate primarily to the delivery of these products to its customer, Glencore (a related party) with each separate delivery or shipment representing a separate performance obligation at a point in time.

 

Revenue is recognised when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer. In most instances, revenue is recognised when the product is delivered to the destination specified by the customer, which is typically the vessel on which it is shipped or the customer’s premises.

 

Revenue is recorded at the date of sale based on the estimated final consideration to be received, being the estimate of the price expected to be received at the end of the relevant quotational period (“QP”) stipulated in the off‐take agreement, i.e., the forward price. At the same time, a corresponding settlement receivable is recognised.

 

Adjustments to the sales price based on movements in quoted market prices between the date of revenue recognition and the end of the of the QP are referred to as settlement mark‐to‐market and are made to settlement receivables in subsequent periods up to the date of final pricing. As the adjustment mechanism is an embedded derivative, the changes in fair value of the settlement receivables are disclosed separately from revenue from contracts with customers.

 

Provisional payments for FOB ST deliveries are 100% of the estimated value of the shipment of the material, paid in US Dollars by telegraphic transfer within 7 working days after Bill of Lading date and against presentation of a full set of shipping documents.

 

Provisional payments for CIF FO deliveries are 100% of the estimated value of the shipment of the material, paid in US Dollars by telegraphic transfer upon arrival and completion of discharge of each lot of the material at discharge port as evidenced by the Notice Of Readiness and Statement of Facts and against presentation of a full set of shipping documents.

 

Final invoices are paid once the final weights, assays and metal quotations are known.

 

Cost of sales

 

When inventories are sold, the carrying amount of those inventories is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. The amount of any write‐down of inventories to net realisable value and all losses of inventories are recognised as an expense in the period the write‐down or loss occurs. The amount of any reversal of any write‐down of inventories, arising from an increase in net realisable value, is recognised as a reduction in the amount of inventories recognised as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs.

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Intangible assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

 

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on a straight line or unit of production basis as follows:

 

The amortisation period and the amortisation method for the intangible assets are reviewed every period‐end. Subsequent expenditure on capitalised intangible assets is capitalised only if it increased the future benefits embodied in the specific assets to which it relates.

 

Costs associated with maintaining software programs are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets where the following criteria are met:

Directly attributable costs that are capitalised as part of the software include employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads.

 

Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is ready for use.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is initially measured at cost. Cost includes all of the expenditure which is directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of the asset, including the capitalisation of borrowing costs on qualifying assets.

 

Depreciation of an asset commences when the asset is available for use as intended by management.

Depreciation is charged to write off the asset’s carrying amount over its estimated useful life to its estimated residual value, after taking into account the life of mine, using a method that reflects the pattern in which the asset’s economic benefits are consumed by the company. Leased assets are depreciated in a consistent manner over the shorter of their expected useful lives and the lease term. Depreciation is not charged to an asset if its estimated residual value exceeds or is equal to its carrying amount. Depreciation of an asset ceases at the earlier of the date that the asset is classified as held for sale or derecognised.

 

Directly attributable expenses relating to mining and other capital projects, site preparations and exploration are capitalised until the asset is brought to a working condition for its intended use. The initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing an item and restoring the site on which it is located is also included in the cost of property, plant and equipment, where the company is obligated to incur such expenditure, and where the obligation arises as a result of acquiring the asset or using it for purposes other than the production of inventories.

 

Expenditure incurred subsequently for major services, additions to or replacements of parts of property, plant and equipment are capitalised if it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the company and the cost can be measured reliably. Day to day servicing costs are included in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 

Major inspection costs which are a condition of continuing use of an item of property, plant and equipment and which meet the recognition criteria are included as a replacement in the costs of the item of property, plant and equipment. Any remaining inspection costs from the previous inspection are derecognised.

 

Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives or life of mine, if shorter, on the following bases:

Building and infrastructure
Units of production or straight line; 1 to 17 years
Residential buildings
Units of production or straight line; 1 to 17 years
Site preparation
Units of production or straight line; 5 to 17 years
Plant & machinery
Units of production

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its continued use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising from the recognition of an item of property, plant and equipment is included in profit of loss when the item is derecognised. Any gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the item.

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Major spare parts and stand-by equipment which are expected to be used for more than one year are included in property, plant and equipment.

 

The residual value, useful life and depreciation method of each asset are reviewed at the end of each reporting year. If the expectations differ from previous estimates, the change is accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.

 

Each part of an item of property, plant and equipment with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the item is depreciated separately.

 

The depreciation charge for each year is recognised in profit or loss unless it is included in the carrying amount of another asset.

 

Impairment tests are performed on property, plant and equipment when there is an indicator that they may be impaired. When the carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment is assessed to be higher than the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit of loss to bring the carrying amount in line with the recoverable amount.

1.8
Non-current investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the parent company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the group holds a long-term interest and has significant influence. The Group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.9
Borrowing costs related to non-current assets

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

1.10
Impairment of tangible and intangible assets

At each reporting end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher 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 for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

 

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.11
Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost determined on a weighted average basis, and net realisable value.

 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

The cost of inventories comprises of all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. The cost of finished goods and work‐in‐progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, other costs and fixed production overheads, but excludes interest charges. Fixed production overheads are allocated on the basis of normal capacity.

 

Write‐downs to net realisable value and inventory losses are expensed in the period in which the write‐downs or losses occur.

 

Spare parts and consumables not meeting the definition of property, plant and equipment are included in inventories at cost as long as they remain usable.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.12
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.13
Financial assets

Financial assets are recognised in the group's statement of financial position when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are classified into specified categories, depending on the nature and purpose of the financial assets.

 

At initial recognition, financial assets classified as fair value through profit and loss are measured at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets not classified as fair value through profit and loss are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

When any of the above-mentioned conditions for classification of financial assets is not met, a financial asset is classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognized initially at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. A gain or loss on a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss, and is included within finance income or finance costs in the statement of income for the reporting period in which it arises.

Financial assets held at amortised cost

Financial instruments are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost where the objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest. They arise principally from the provision of goods and services to customers (e.g. trade receivables). They are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to their acquisition or issue, and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment where necessary.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Debt instruments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income where the financial assets are held within the group’s business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

A debt instrument measured at fair value through other comprehensive income is recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, each asset is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognised through other comprehensive income are directly transferred to profit or loss when the debt instrument is derecognised.

The parent company has made an irrevocable election to recognize changes in fair value of investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income, not through profit or loss. A gain or loss from fair value changes will be shown in other comprehensive income and will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss. Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction cost directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, each asset is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognized through other comprehensive income are directly transferred to retained earnings when the equity instrument is derecognized or its fair value substantially decreased. Dividends are recognized as finance income in profit or loss.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

The expected credit losses associated with these assets are estimated on a forward-looking basis. A broad range of information is considered when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument.

 

For trade receivables, the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9 is applied, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.14
Financial liabilities

The group recognises financial debt when the group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial liabilities are classified as either 'financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss' or 'other financial liabilities'.

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, trade payables and other short-term monetary liabilities, are initially measured at fair value net of transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the financial liability. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For the purposes of each financial liability, interest expense includes initial transaction costs and any premium payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when, and only when, the group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled, or they expire.

1.15
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the parent company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer payable at the discretion of the company.

1.16
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the Group has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.17
Provisions

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

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows.

 

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Provision is made for environmental rehabilitation costs where either a legal or constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon costs that are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstance.

 

Where a provision is made for dismantling and site restoration costs, an asset of similar initial value is raised and amortised in accordance with the company’s accounting policy for property, plant and equipment. As the value of the provision for mine closure represents the discounted value of the present obligation to restore, dismantle and close the mine, the increase in this provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a borrowing cost.

 

The discount rate used is a pre‐tax rate that reflects the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

 

Expenditure on plant and equipment for pollution control is capitalised and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets whilst the cost of on‐going current programmes to prevent and control pollution and to rehabilitate the environment is charged against profit or loss as incurred.

1.18
Retirement benefits

The company provides defined contribution funds for the benefit of employees, the assets of which are held in separate funds. The funds are funded by payments from employees and the company, taking account of the recommendation of independent actuaries. Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as an expense as they fall due. The company does not provide guarantees in respect of returns in the defined contribution funds.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Medical

No contributions are made to the medical aid of retired employees.

 

Short‐term and long‐term benefits

The cost of all short‐term employee benefits, such as salaries, bonuses, housing allowances, medical and other contributions is recognised during the period in which the employee renders the related service. The vesting portion of long‐term benefits is recognised and provided for at reporting date, based on current cost to company.

 

Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable whenever an employee’s employment is terminated before the normal retirement date or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The company recognises termination benefits when it has demonstrated its commitment to either terminate the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility withdrawal or to provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. If the benefits fall due more than 12 months after the reporting date, they are discounted to present value.

 

Provision for severance benefits is made in accordance with Section 35 of the Namibian Labour Act 2007. As the severance benefits are only payable on retirement or the voluntary termination of service from the side of the employer, this is accounted for as a post‐retirement service. The plan is defined benefit obligation. The cost of providing these benefits is determined based on the projected unit method and actuarial valuations are performed at every reporting date.

 

Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, is reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognised in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognised in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment.

 

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined liability

or asset. Defined costs are categorised as follows:

- Service costs (including current service cost, past service cost. As well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements)

- Net interest expense or income

- Remeasurement

 

The Group presents the first two components of the defined benefit costs in profit or loss in the line item

employee benefits. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as past service costs.

1.19
Leases

The company assesses whether a contract is, or contains a lease, at the inception of the contract. A contract is, or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

 

In order to assess whether a contract is, or contains a lease, management determine whether the asset under consideration is "identified", which means that the asset is either explicitly or implicitly specified in the contract and that the supplier does not have a substantial right of substitution throughout the period of use. Once management has concluded that the contract deals with an identified asset, the right to control the use thereof is considered. To this end, control over the use of an identified asset only exists when the company has the right to substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset as well as the right to direct the use of the asset.

 

In circumstances where the determination of whether the contract is or contains a lease requires significant judgement, the relevant disclosures are provided in the significant judgements and sources of estimation uncertainty section of these accounting policies.

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 36 -

A lease liability and corresponding right‐of‐use asset are recognised at the lease commencement date, for all lease agreements for which the company is a lessee, except for short‐term leases of 12 months or less, or leases of low value assets. For these leases, the company recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight‐line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Details of leasing arrangements where the company is a lessee are presented in the note.

 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the company uses its incremental borrowing rate.

 

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

Variable rents that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement of the lease liability (or right‐of‐use asset). The related payments are recognised as an expense in the period incurred and are included in operating expenses.

 

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect lease payments made. Interest charged on the lease liability is included in finance costs.

 

The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right‐of‐use asset) when:

discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate;

termination or extension option, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate;

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right‐ of‐ use asset or is recognised in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right‐of‐use asset has been reduced to zero.

 

The right‐of‐use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day, less any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

 

Whenever the Group incurs an obligation for costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, restore the site on which it is located or restore the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, a provision is recognised and measured under IAS 37. To the extent that the costs relate to a right‐of‐use asset, the costs are included in the related right‐of‐use asset, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 37 -

Right‐of‐use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right‐of‐use asset reflects that the group expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right‐of‐use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.

 

The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.

 

The right‐of‐use assets are presented as a separate line in the statement of financial position.

 

The Group applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right‐of‐use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment loss as described in the ‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ policy.

 

Variable rents that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement the lease liability and the right‐ of‐use asset. The related payments are recognised as an expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers those payments occurs and are included in the line “Other expenses” in profit or loss.

 

As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee not to separate non‐lease components, and instead account for any lease and associated non‐lease components as a single arrangement. The company has not used this practical expedient. For contracts that contain a lease component and one or more additional lease or non‐lease components, the company allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of the relative stand‐alone price of the lease component and the aggregate stand‐alone price of the non‐lease components.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 38 -
1.20
Foreign exchange

The Company's and Group's functional and presentation currency are the United States dollar. The functional currency of the Namibian subsidiaries is the Namibian dollar.

 

Transactions denominated in Namibian dollars have been translated into United States dollars at the average rate for the year of US$1=N$18.4588 (2022: US$1=N$16.3818).

 

Monetary items denominated in Namibian dollars at the year‐end have been translated at the closing rate at the last day of the reporting period of US$1=N$18.2847 (2022 US$1=N$16.9325).

 

Monetary items denominated in British pounds at the year‐end have been translated at the closing rate at the last day of the reporting period of US$1=£0.7845 (2022 US$1= £0.8306).

 

Unrealised differences arising from the above and realised differences arising on settlement in the year are included in the appropriate income or expenditure category.

 

Transaction and balances

Transactions denominated in currencies other than the Group’s functional currency, US dollar, are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the transaction date. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Gains and losses arising on translation are credited to or charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

 

Foreign currency hedges

Foreign currency hedges are dealt with in the financial instruments accounting policy.

 

Consolidation

Financial statements of components whose functional currency is not the United States dollar have been translated at the average rate for the year for comprehensive income items and closing rate for financial position items. Differences arising are included in other comprehensive income.

 

Exchange rates used

Monetary items at year‐end have been translated at the closing rate at the last day of the reporting period

US$1:N$18.2847 (2022 US$1: N$16.9325).

1.21

Interest and dividends

Interest is recognised on the time proportion basis taking into account of the principal outstanding and the effective rate over the period to maturity, when it is determined that such income will accrue to the company.

 

Dividends are recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

 

Dividends paid are recognised by the company when the shareholder’s right to receive payment is established. These dividends are recorded and disclosed as dividends paid in the statement of changes in equity. Dividends proposed or declared subsequent to the year‐end are not recognised at the reporting date but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 39 -
1.22

Research, development and exploration costs

Exploration and evaluation expenditure relates to costs incurred on the exploration and evaluation of potential mineral resources and include costs such as exploration, researching and analysing historical exploration data, exploratory drilling, trenching, sampling and the cost of pre‐feasibility studies. Exploration and evaluation expenditure for each area of interest, other than that acquired from another company, is charged to profit or loss as incurred, except when the expenditure will be recouped from future exploitation or sale of the area of interest and it is planned to continue with active and significant operations in relation to the area, or at the reporting period end, the activity has not reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of commercially recoverable reserves, in which case the expenditure is capitalised.

 

Purchased exploration and evaluation assets are recognised at their fair value at acquisition. As the intangible component represents an insignificant and indistinguishable portion of the overall expected tangible amount to be incurred and recouped from future exploitation, these costs along with other capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is recorded as a component of property, plant and equipment.

 

As the capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure asset is not available for use, it is not depreciated. All capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is monitored for indications of impairment. Where a potential impairment is indicated, an assessment is performed for each area of interest or at the cash generating unit level. To the extent that capitalised expenditure is not expected to be recovered, it is charged to profit or loss.

 

Administration costs that are not directly attributable to a specific exploration area are charged to profit or loss. Licence costs paid in connection with a right to explore in an existing area are capitalised and amortised over the term of a permit.

 

When commercially recoverable reserves are determined and such development receives the appropriate approvals, capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is transferred to extensions under construction, a component within the plant and equipment asset sub‐category. All subsequent development expenditure is similarly capitalised, provided commercial viability conditions continue to be satisfied. Proceeds from the sale of product extracted during the development phase are netted against development expenditures. Upon completion of development and commencement of production, capitalised development costs are further transferred, as required, to the appropriate plant and equipment asset category and depreciated using the straight‐line basis.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.23

Financial instruments

Classification

The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following measurement categories:

∙ Those to be measured subsequently at fair value either through

‐ Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI) or through

‐ Profit or loss (FVPL), and

∙ Those to be measured at amortised cost

 

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

 

For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or OCI. For investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, this will depend on whether the group has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).

 

Recognition and derecognition

 

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade‐date, the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

 

At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss.

 

Subsequent measurement

 

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the Company classifies its instruments:

 

Amortised cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognised directly in profit or loss and presented in other gains/(losses) together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment losses are presented as a separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.

 

FVOCI: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at FVOCI. Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest income and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in profit or loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity to profit or loss and recognised in other gains/(losses). Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in other gains/(losses) and impairment expenses are presented as separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.

 

FVPL: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at FVPL. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at FVPL is recognised in profit or loss and presented net within other gains/(losses) in the period in which it arises.

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2
Adoption of new and revised standards and changes in accounting policies

In the current year, the following new and revised standards and interpretations have been adopted by the group and have an effect on the current period or a prior period or may have an effect on future periods:

IFRS17 Insurance Contracts
Withdrawal of IFRS4 Insurance Contracts
Amendments to IAS 12 'Income Taxes
Deferred tax relating to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction
Amendments to IFRS 10 19 and IAS 28
Sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture
Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2
Disclosure of accounting policies
Amendments to IAS 8
Definition of an accounting estimate
Amendments to IAS 12 'Income Taxes'
International tax reform - Pillar Two Model Rules
Amendments to IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements'
Non-current liabilities with covenants
Amendments to IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements'
Classification of liabilities as current or non-current
Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
Supplier finance arrangements
Standards which are in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following standards and interpretations, which have not yet been applied in these financial statements, were in issue but not yet effective (and in some cases had not yet been adopted by the UK Endorsement Board):

Standard / Interpretation
Effective date
IFRS S1 'General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information' and IFRS S2 'Climate-related disclosures'
1 January 2024
Amendments to IAS 21 to clarify lack of exchangeability
1 January 2025
IFRS 18 'Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements'
1 January 2027
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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3
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. 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 period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are outlined below.

Critical judgements
Revenue recognition

The sales agreements entered into for both zinc and lead sales require agreement with the buyer on the metal content of zinc and lead concentrate. The buyer makes a provisional payment of 100% of the provisional invoice value based on provisional weight and moisture measurements, provisional assays and the metal quotation applicable. Final invoices are raised when the final details pertaining to weights, assays, moisture and prices are known. At year‐end, estimates of the final assays and metal prices are applied to account for revenue where the final invoices have not been issued.

Net realisable value of inventory

Inventory is carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is estimated by calculating the net selling price less all costs still to be incurred in converting the relevant inventory to saleable product, and delivering it to the customer. The selling price of mine products is generally determined by reference to mineral content; management must determine the grade of the material as well as the physical quantities.

 

Net realisable value is determined on the basis of conditions that existed at balance sheet date; subsequent price movements are also considered to determine whether they provide more information about the conditions that were present at balance sheet date. The net realisable value should be determined using the most reliable estimate of the amounts the inventories are expected to realise. Both the year‐end spot price and the market forward commodity price may provide unbiased and reliable estimates of the amount the inventories are expected to realise. The spot price at period end will often provide the best evidence of the value which the inventories could realise, however, where the inventory is to be sold at a future date and the entity has an executory contract for this the use of the forward price curve would be appropriate. Movements in the ore price after the balance sheet date typically reflect changes in the market conditions after that date and therefore should not be reflected in the calculation of the net realisable value. A consistent approach to different commodities will need to be applied and this approach should be consistent from one year to another.

Impairment testing

Impairment tests are performed when there is an indication of impairment of assets or a reversal of previous impairment of assets. Management therefore has implemented certain impairment indicators and these include movements in exchange rates, commodity prices and the economic environment its business operate in.

 

Estimates are made in determining the recoverable amount of assets that include the estimation of cash flows and discount rates used. In estimating the cash flows, management base cash flow projects on reasonable and supportable assumptions that represent management’s best estimate of the range of economic conditions that will exist over the remaining useful life of the assets, based on publicly available information. The discount rates used are pre‐tax rates that reflect the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the assets for which the future cash flow estimates have not been adjusted.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
(Continued)
- 43 -
Directly attributable costs capitalised to construction-in-progress-assets

The historical cost of acquiring an asset includes the costs necessarily incurred to bring it to the condition and location necessary for its intended use. Determining which costs are “necessarily incurred” for a capital project requires judgment. Generally, costs incurred for replacements or betterments of property, plant, and equipment is capitalized when they extend the life or increase the functionality of the asset in question; otherwise, they are expensed as incurred.

 

The company applies a capitalisation threshold of USD 5,000 (Five Thousand US Dollars), with stand alone costs necessarily incurred that is less than the threshold being expensed. The application of the threshold do not have a material effect on the financial statements

 

The company applies judgement in the capitalisation of internal incurred costs relating to exploration and development. Direct and indirect costs are capitalised by applying a percentage of the total related costs in so far as those costs contribute or are incurred for the specific activity.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Mineral resources

Such estimates relate to the category of the resource (measured, indicated or inferred), the quantum and the grade. Management use a National Instrument 43‐101 (NI‐43‐101) compliant LOM for business calculations and financial accounting.

Provisions - defined benefit pension schemes

For defined benefit schemes, management is required to make annual estimates and assumptions about future returns on classes of schemes’ assets, future remuneration changes, employee attrition rates, administration costs, and changes in benefits, inflation rates, exchange rates, life expectancy and expected remaining periods of service of employees. In making these estimates and assumptions, management considers advice provided by external advisers, such as actuaries.

 

The principal estimates input to the model were a discount rate of 9.80% (2022 - 9.80%), an inflation rate of 4.80% (2022 - 4.80%), an expected salary increase of 6.30% (2022 - 6.30%), and a withdrawal table of 15% ages 20-24, 10% ages 25-29, 7% ages 30-34, 4% ages 35-39, 2% ages 40-44, and 0% aged 45 and over. The mortality table used was a Pre-retirement SA85-90 (Light).

 

Useful economic life and residual values

The depreciable amount of assets is allocated on a systematic basis over their useful lives. In determining the depreciable amount management makes certain assumptions in respect of the residual value of assets based on the expected estimated amount that the entity would currently obtain from disposal of the asset, after deducting the estimated cost of disposal. If an asset is expected to be abandoned the residual value is estimated at zero. In determining the useful life of assets, management considers the expected usage of assets, expected physical wear and tear, legal or similar limits of assets such as mineral rights as well as obsolescence.

Environmental and decommissioning provision

Provision is made for environmental and decommissioning costs where either a legal or a constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are made in determining the present obligation of environmental and decommissioning provisions, which include the actual estimate, the discount rate and inflation rate used and the expected date of closure of mining activities in determining the present value of environmental and decommissioning provisions. Estimates are based upon costs that are regularly reviewed, by internal and external experts, and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances. Refer to the note for detailed explanation of the provisions raised.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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4
Revenue
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Revenue analysed by class of business
Sale of zinc and lead concentrate
109,256
142,145
Smelting and refining costs
(25,059)
(22,952)
84,197
119,193
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Revenue analysed by geographical market
Switzerland
84,197
119,193

There is a sole buyer for all concentrate produced thus represents a significant concentration risk. In absence of this, the Directors are of the opinion that the nature of commodity markets means that this customer could be readily replaced if required.

5
Operating profit
2023
2022
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
$'000
$'000
Exchange losses
11
-
0
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
128
179
Fees payable to the subsidiaries' auditor for the audit of the subsidiaries' financial statements
59
63
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
11,327
8,628
Loss on disposal of non-current assets
3,168
880
Amortisation of intangible assets (included within cost of sales)
1,399
800
Cost of inventories recognised as an expense
9,876
10,122
Impairment of inventories recognised as an expense
432
484
6
Auditor's remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
$'000
$'000
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
80
120
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries as part of the audit of the consolidated financial statements
48
59
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation
59
63
187
242
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6
Auditor's remuneration
(Continued)
- 45 -

Fees payable for the audit of subsidiaries pursuant to legislation is to a component auditor of the Group who is unaffiliated with the Group auditor. Non- audit fees of $13,000 (2022 $23,000) in respect of taxation services were payable to the component auditor.

 

 

 

7
Employees: GROUP

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Administration
52
38
Management
10
10
Production
397
364
Total
459
412

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Wages and salaries
18,206
17,636
Social security costs
24
24
Pension costs
1,091
1,208
19,321
18,868
8
Employees: COMPANY

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
-
-
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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9
Directors' Remuneration: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Remuneration for qualifying services
Basic salary
91
52
Short term incentive plan
11
-
Long term incentive plan
30
61
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
4
1
136
114

Directors of the subsidiary companies are classed as key management personnel, for whom details of remuneration is provided in note 36.

 

3 directors are accruing benefits under defined contribution pension schemes.

 

The above includes all remuneration paid to directors of the parent company by any group company. The above was paid for services as directors of the trading subsidiary; no director received any remuneration for their role as director of GLCR Limited.

10
Finance costs: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Other interest payable
712
398
Unwinding of discount on provisions
521
321
1,233
719
11
Other gains and losses: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Environmental rehabilitation and decommissioning - change in cost
1,320
(1,772)
Net foreign exchange gains / losses
4,314
425
Provisional pricing adjustments
(4,988)
(6,612)
646
(7,959)

The environmental cost includes a provision of $3.5m in respect of remedial works for environmental contamination. See note 27 and note 30 for further details.

12
Income tax expense: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Current tax
Foreign taxes and reliefs
-
0
3,945
-
0
3,945
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12
Income tax expense: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
(Continued)
- 47 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
467
7,528
Foreign exchange differences
(3,095)
(2,387)
(2,628)
5,141
Total tax charge/(credit)
(2,628)
9,086

The charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit/(loss) per the income statement as follows:

2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Profit before taxation
4,505
32,599
Expected tax charge based on a corporation tax rate of 37.50% (2022: 37.50%)
1,689
12,225
Effect of expenses not deductible in determining taxable profit
7,373
10,033
Change in unrecognised deferred tax assets
14
54
Effect of overseas tax rates
-
27
Foreign exchange differences
(4,298)
(3,385)
Exchange differences
(130)
77
Capitalised exploration costs
(2,223)
(3,404)
Special allowances
(5,056)
(6,520)
Share of joint ventures
(2)
(21)
Allowances reversed
5
-
Taxation (credit)/charge for the year
(2,628)
9,086

The Group's primary operating environment is in Namibia, where the prevailing tax rate is 37.50% for hard-rock mining companies during both periods. There is no expected future change in this rate.

 

The company has UK corporation tax losses carried forward of $377,000 (2022: $218,000). If sufficient taxable profits arise to use these losses, corporation tax payable will be reduced by $94,000 (2022: $54,000). No deferred tax asset has been recognised.

13
Impairments: GROUP

Inventory impairments were $432,000 (2022: $484,000) and have been recognised in cost of sales.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 48 -
14
Intangible assets: GROUP
Software
Mining
Software
Total
licence
under
development
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Cost
At 1 January 2022
1,332
329
4,446
6,107
Additions
1,262
-
234
1,496
Impairment
(867)
-
0
-
(867)
Foreign currency adjustments
(231)
-
(96)
(327)
Transfers
4,328
-
(4,328)
-
At 31 December 2022
5,824
329
256
6,409
Additions - purchased
309
-
0
-
0
309
Impairment
(3,641)
-
0
-
0
(3,641)
Foreign currency adjustments
(460)
-
0
(22)
(482)
Transfers
234
-
0
(234)
-
At 31 December 2023
2,266
329
-
0
2,595
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
255
115
-
370
Charge for the year
798
2
-
800
Impairment
(73)
-
0
-
(73)
Foreign currency adjustments
(38)
-
0
-
(38)
At 31 December 2022
942
117
-
1,059
Charge for the year
1,399
-
0
-
1,399
Impairment
(1,469)
-
0
-
(1,469)
Foreign currency adjustments
(70)
-
0
-
(70)
At 31 December 2023
801
117
-
918
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
1,465
212
-
1,677
At 31 December 2022
4,882
212
256
5,350
At 31 December 2021
1,076
214
4,446
5,736
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14
Intangible assets: GROUP
(Continued)
- 49 -

All intangible assets are associated with the Group's sole cash-generating unit, being that of mining operations at the Rosh Pinah site in Namibia.

 

The mining licence represents the right to use the Rosh Pinah Mine, grant number ML39, owned by PE Minerals Namibia (Proprietary) Limited. The mining licence was renewed in November 2020 for 15 years.

 

Computer software transfers of $4,328,000 in 2022 and $234,000 in 2023 arose from the developments and implementation that took place on the operating systems during the year. This software consisted of capitalised development costs and therefore represents an internally generated intangible asset.

 

The life of mine (“LOM”) was calculated at 14 years as at 1 January 2023 (13 years at 1 January 2022). The life of mine as at 1 January 2023 was calculated by using the 2021 year‐end Reserves, subtracting the 2022 depletion and applying the RP2.0 expansion project ramp‐up profile used in the August 2022 internally prepared life of mine. The life of mine as at 1 January 2022 was calculated using the National Instrument 43‐101 (NI 43‐101) guidelines.

15
Property, plant and equipment: GROUP
Building and infrastructure
Residential buildings
Site preparation
Assets under construction
Plant & machinery
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Cost
At 1 January 2022
9,541
4,473
90,204
15,311
48,719
168,248
Additions
-
0
-
0
11,311
18,908
3,010
33,229
Impairment
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(241)
(241)
Transfers
7
-
0
33
(2,989)
2,949
-
0
Foreign currency adjustments
(555)
(260)
(5,609)
(1,407)
(3,016)
(10,847)
At 31 December 2022
8,993
4,213
95,939
29,823
51,421
190,389
Additions
94
14
7,741
6,357
3,419
17,625
Impairment
(159)
-
0
(881)
-
0
(23,503)
(24,543)
Transfers
140
36
3,841
(15,638)
11,621
-
0
Foreign currency adjustments
(664)
(311)
(6,993)
(2,294)
(3,883)
(14,145)
At 31 December 2023
8,404
3,952
99,647
18,248
39,075
169,326
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
5,308
30
26,923
-
0
31,258
63,519
Charge for the year
199
-
0
3,290
-
0
5,139
8,628
Impairment
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(155)
(155)
Foreign currency adjustments
(315)
(1)
(1,671)
-
0
(1,976)
(3,963)
At 31 December 2022
5,192
29
28,542
-
0
34,266
68,029
Charge for the year
170
-
2,856
-
0
8,301
11,327
Impairment
(159)
-
0
(870)
-
0
(22,506)
(23,535)
Foreign currency adjustments
(383)
(2)
(2,092)
-
0
(2,671)
(5,148)
At 31 December 2023
4,820
27
28,436
-
0
17,390
50,673
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15
Property, plant and equipment: GROUP
Building and infrastructure
Residential buildings
Site preparation
Assets under construction
Plant & machinery
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
(Continued)
- 50 -
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
3,584
3,925
71,211
18,248
21,685
118,653
At 31 December 2022
3,801
4,184
67,397
29,823
17,155
122,360

Site preparation represents capitalised exploration costs of $7,395,000 and development costs of $346,000.

16
Investments: GROUP
Non-current
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Investments in joint ventures
361
208
361
208

At 31 December 2023, the Group had an interest of circa 28% (2022 - circa 28%) in Rosh Pinah Health Care (Proprietary) Limited. The Group has joint control of its board to execute and comply with all policy and strategic directives, although the majority of the Board seats are appointed by the other joint venturer.

 

At 31 December 2023, the group had an interest of circa 45% (2022 - 45%) in RoshSkor Township (Proprietary) Limited ("RTPL"). The Group has joint control of its board to execute and comply with all policy and strategic directives, alongside Skorpion Zinc, the fellow joint venturer. This joint venture is fully impaired at the current and prior year ends.

 

As at 31 December 2023 the group had an effective interest of circa 44% (2022 - circa 44%) in Gergarub Exploration and Mining (Proprietary) Limited ("Gergarub"). Gergarub is a joint venture operation between Skorpion Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited and the Group. The Group is the holder of Mineral Deposit Retention Licence 2616 which holds the exclusive right to mine precious, base, and rare metals over a certain portion of the land in the Karas region, near Rosh Pinah. The Gergarub project has recently been granted Mining Licence 245 ("ML 245") for 20 years until 20 February 2044, which covers an area of 691 hectares (6.9 square kilometres) and is located within EPL 2616.

 

The Group jointly controls, but does not control alone, all companies and therefore has treated these as joint ventures under IAS 28.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
16
Investments: GROUP
(Continued)
- 51 -
Movements in non-current investments
Shares in subsidiaries and participating interests
$'000
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
208
Additions
164
Profit share attributable to the group
4
Foreign exchange adjustments
(15)
At 31 December 2023
361
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2023
361
At 31 December 2022
208
Prior financial period
Shares in subsidiaries and participating interests
$'000
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
163
Additions
-
Profit share attributable to the group
56
Foreign exchange adjustments
(11)
At 31 December 2022
208
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
208
At 31 December 2021
163
17
Subsidiaries: GROUP & COMPANY

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 are as follows:

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
17
Subsidiaries: GROUP & COMPANY
(Continued)
- 52 -
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Principal activities
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Wilru Investments One Hundred and Thirty Four (Proprietary) Limited
Rosh Pinah Mine, Kahan Street, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Non-trading
Ordinary
100.00
-
Rosh Pinah Base Metals (Proprietary) Limited
Rosh Pinah Mine, Kahan Street, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Non-trading
Ordinary
-
100.00
Rosh Pinah Mine Holdings (Proprietary) Limited
Rosh Pinah Mine, Kahan Street, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Non-trading
Ordinary
-
100.00
Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
Rosh Pinah Mine, Kahan Street, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Mining
Ordinary
-
89.96
Significant restrictions
Cash and cash equivalents held in Namibia are subject to local exchange control regulations, and may result in a restriction on exporting capital. This applies to all subsidiaries and therefore all assets in the Group financial statements.
Non-controlling interests ("NCI")
The Group's sole non-controlling interest is in Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited ("RPZC"). Summary financial information for the assets and liabilities of RPZC are as follows:
2023
2022
Summarised Statement of Financial Position
$'000
$'000
Current assets
44,847
42,266
Current liabilities
(24,436)
(18,640)
Current net assets
20,411
23,626
Non-current assets
120,693
127,919
Non-current liabilities
(44,315)
(48,204)
Non-current net assets
76,378
79,715
Net assets
96,789
103,341
Accumulated NCI
9,161
9,781
2023
2022
Summarised Statement of Comprehensive Income
$'000
$'000
Revenue
84,195
119,194
Profit for the year
4,110
21,072
Other comprehensive income
(10,661)
(8,332)
Total comprehensive income for the year
(6,551)
12,740
Profit allocated to NCI
620
1,205
No dividends were paid to the NCI. The cash flows of RPZC approximate to the cash flows of the Group and accordingly no summarised Statement of Cash Flows is presented. There were no transactions with NCI's in the current or prior period.
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 53 -
18
Joint ventures: GROUP

Details of the group's joint ventures at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Principal activities
Interest
% Held
held
Direct
Indirect
Rosh Pinah Health Care (Proprietary) Limited
Sidadi Clinic, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Ownership of healthcare assets
Ordinary
0
27.89
RoshSkor Township (Proprietary) Limited
RoshSkor Building, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Ownership of the township
Ordinary
0
44.98
Gergarub Exploration and Mining (Proprietary) Limited
Rosh Pinah Mine, Rosh Pinah, Namibia
Mining
Ordinary
0
44.08
19
Inventories: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Raw materials
7,977
7,571
Finished goods
5,691
5,986
13,668
13,557

Inventories can be analysed to product categories as follows:

2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Plant spares and stores
8,709
8,019
Ore stock piles
749
680
Zinc concentrate
3,312
4,770
Lead concentrate
2,379
1,216
Inventory provision
(1,481)
(1,128)
13,668
13,557
20
Trade and other receivables : GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Trade receivables
19,620
(1)
VAT recoverable
3,408
1,469
Amounts owed by related parties
-
0
2,046
Other receivables
4
4
Prepayments
4,828
1,497
Provision for bad and doubtful debts
-
0
(59)
27,860
4,956
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
20
Trade and other receivables : GROUP
(Continued)
- 54 -

There is a sole buyer for all concentrate products. The buyer has a long-term credit rating of BBB+ from Standard & Poor's, and Baa1 from Moody's.

 

The trade receivables figure is adjusted to be representative of mark to market adjustments (hereafter, "provisional pricing adjustments"), being a level 2 fair value measurement. Details of these adjustments and the sensitivity to market inputs are provided in note 23.

 

At the year end the Group has the following open contracts which are subject to provisional pricing adjustments:

2023
2022
Zinc
Other
Zinc
Other
Tonnes under provisional pricing adjustments
12,735
9,282
16,116
3,776
Ounces under provisional pricing adjustments
-
177,777
-
98,613
Gross revenue ($000s) (1)
32,095
24,325
52,293
10,435
Provisional pricing adjustment ($000s) (2)
(54)
9
(2,204)
(209)

(1) Revenue originally recognised under the contract, determined using spot commodity pricing and expected tonnages, prior to the deductions shown in note 4.

(2) The cumulative impact of provisional pricing adjustments from the contract date to the year end for all open contracts. The gain/(loss) from this is shown in note 11.

21
Trade receivables - credit risk: GROUP
Fair value of trade receivables

The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables is approximately equal to their fair value.

No significant receivable balances are impaired at the reporting end date.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
21
Trade receivables - credit risk: GROUP
(Continued)
- 55 -

Credit risk exists predominantly on cash deposits and trade receivables. The Group only deposits cash with major banks with high quality credit standing, and limits exposure to any one counter-party insofar as is possible.

 

The Group's zinc and lead sales were made to a single customer. For both lead and zinc, provisional payments of 100% are made based on provisional weight, moisture, assays, and the metal quotation applicable.

 

During the year 31 December 2023, revenue decreased by $ 0.4 million (2022: $ 0.3 million decrease) from the final zinc sales invoices and increased by $ 0.7 million (2021: $ 1.0 million increase) from final lead, silver and gold sales invoices in respect of invoices outstanding at previous year‐end.

 

The Group does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics, except for the sole customer. That sole customer is the sole buyer for all concentrate produced. It has a long-term credit rating of BBB+ from Standard & Poor's, and Baa1 from Moody's.

 

The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. Trade receivables and contract assets are written off where there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a counterparty to engage in a repayment plan with the Group, and a failure to make contractual payments for a period of greater than 120 days.

 

Impairment losses on trade receivables and contract assets are presented as net impairment losses within operating profit. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the same line item.

Movement in the allowances for doubtful debts
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Balance at 1 January 2023
59
63
Allowance reversed
(59)
(4)
Balance at 31 December 2023
-
0
59
22
Borrowings: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Borrowings held at amortised cost:
Bank overdrafts
4,014
-
Loans from parent undertaking
43,023
48,701
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
22
Borrowings: GROUP
(Continued)
- 56 -

2023

Group borrowings were reorganised as part of the acquisition by ANR RP Limited therefore the borrowings are owed to ANR RP Limited, the ultimate parent company as at 31 December 2023.

 

$3.1m carries interest at a rate per annum equal to the Scotiabank rate plus 1.0%, until a full and final repayment of all advances. Interest is calculated daily and accrues for payment on the Demand Date, being the date that the lender fixes by notice to the Group.

 

$39.9m is unsecured and interest-free and has no fixed repayment terms. This loan was subject to a change in terms subsequent to the year end, as detailed in note 35, resulting in this incurring interest to a related party at 8% per annum and being repayable on demand.

 

2022

The borrowings are owed to Trevali Mining Corporation , part of the ultimate parent company as at 31 December 2022.

 

$5.6m carries interest at a rate per annum equal to the Scotiabank rate plus 1.0%, until a full and final repayment of all advances. Interest is calculated daily and accrues for payment on the Demand Date, being the date that the lender fixes by notice to the Group.

 

$43.1m is unsecured and interest-free and has no fixed repayment terms.

23
Market risk: GROUP
Financial risk management

Until June 2023, the centralised corporate treasury function at Trevali provided services to the Group, coordinated access to domestic and international financial markets, and managed the financial risks including risk relating to the Group's operations through internal risk reports that analysed exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks included market risks, credit risk, and liquidity risks. The Group does not enter into nor trades financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

 

From June 2023, the new parent company co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets and manages the financial risks including risks relating to the company’s operations through internal risk reports that analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks, in a manner consistent with that provided by Trevali. These risks include market risks (including foreign currency risks, interest rate and price risk), credit and liquidity risk.

 

The Group does not enter into nor trades financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
23
Market risk: GROUP
(Continued)
- 57 -
Foreign exchange risk

The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the Namibian Dollar which is the predominant currency of its country of operations.

 

The Group does not hedge foreign exchange fluctuations. All revenue is paid in US Dollars into the Group's CFC bank account. Management reviews the forecasted operational cash requirements on a continuous basis and transfers funds from the CFC account to the current account at the applicable spot rate. Borrowings (shown in note 22) are in US Dollars thus matching the primary operational currency holdings in the CFC account to the borrowings, which provides a natural matching of revenues to borrowings, thus eliminating foreign exchange risk from this.

 

The carrying amounts of the group's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the reporting date are as follows:

Assets
Liabilities
2023
2022
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Namibian Dollars
11,418
7,981
18,508
57,882

At 31 December 2023, if the US Dollar had strengthened by 10% against the Namibian Dollar with all other variables held constant, pre-tax profit for the year would have been approximately $0.7m lower (2022 - $5.61m lower), mainly as a result of exchange gains on the translation of Namibian Dollar denominated trade and other payables.

 

The sensitivity rate used internally is 10% and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in the foreign exchange rates. A strengthening of the Namibian Dollar or Pound Sterling against the US Dollar represents a weakening of the US Dollar which will result in higher costs being incurred without a change in associated revenues (which are only denominated in US Dollars). The opposite will apply for a strengthening in the US Dollar.

Interest rate risk

The Group's main interest rate risk arises from short-term borrowings with variable rates, which expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk.

 

The short-term borrowings from ANR RP/ Trevali, disclosed in note 22, carries interest at a rate equal per annum to the Scotiabank (Canada) rate plus 1.0% until the borrowings are settled in full.

 

Subsequent to the year end the Group has replaced certain major borrowings with an interest-bearing loan owed to a related party. Details of this are provided in note 35.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
23
Market risk: GROUP
(Continued)
- 58 -
Liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit facilities, and the ability to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, Group treasury maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed credit lines.

 

The Group's liquidity risk is a result of the funds available to cover future commitments. The Group manages liquidity risk through an ongoing review of future commitments and credit facilities. Cash flow forecasts are prepared, and adequately utilised borrowing facilities are monitored.

 

The group's financial liabilities are analysed into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the year end date to the contractual maturity date, based on contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant. As at the year end all balances within trade and other payables, and borrowings, are payable within 12 months and the undiscounted cashflows are equal to the amortised cost disclosed in the financial statements.

 

The Group had access to an undrawn borrowing base facility of $23.6m and an undrawn overdraft until March 2023, when this terminated. In April 2024, Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited signed a new funding loan agreement with the lender being a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), which is a financing vehicle for monies sourced from Appian Natural Resources Fund III L.P. and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III L.P. RPFC provided a facility of up to $50m at a fixed interest rate of 8%. This new funding is secured via a floating charge over the assets of the Group other than investments in joint ventures; the Company has also pledged the shares in subsidiary companies (which are detailed in note 17) along with any intercompany receivables from the same subsidiaries. Details of the drawdowns since the year end are provided in note 35. All amounts are repayable on demand by RPFC.

 

Further changes to borrowings were enacted subsequent to the year end. Details of this are provided in note 35.

 

An analysis of the Group's liquidity gap is given in note 24.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
23
Market risk: GROUP
(Continued)
- 59 -

Commodity price risk

The Group sells its zinc and other minerals at prevailing market prices, which is the commodity price prevailing at the date of dispatch but subject to a variable embedded derivative pricing adjustment which normally ranges from one to four months after delivery. The Group is therefore exposed to changes in market prices for zinc and other minerals for future and previous sales which remain open for final pricing. The Group does not actively hedge against the impact of commodity price movements.

 

Whilst a movement in the commodity price would not affect reported revenues, such movements would result in gains or losses for the pricing adjustment shown in note 11 and therefore on reported profits of the Group. Such a movement in the commodity price will affect sales that remain open at that date only, but would result in a change to the value of the trade receivables.

 

If all other variables, such as currency rates, remain constant then:

 

 

In addition, a movement in the average commodity prices during the year would impact revenue and earnings. If all other variables, such as currency rates, remained constant and ignoring the impact of provisional pricing, then:

 

24
Financial instruments: GROUP
The Group is party to a number of financial instruments in the ordinary course of trading. Such instruments create liquidity risks for the Group. The undiscounted contractual maturity analysis, and the instruments' designation, are shown below. The maturity analysis reflects the contractual undiscounted cashflows, including future interest charges where applicable, which may differ from the carrying value of assets and liabilities as at the reporting date.
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
24
Financial instruments: GROUP
(Continued)
- 60 -
Classification
Demand and less than 3 months
From 3 to 12 months
From 12 months to 2 years
More than 2 years
Total
Year ended 31 December 2023
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables
Fair value through profit and loss (#)
27,861
-
-
-
27,861
Cash and cash equivalents
Amortised cost
570
-
-
-
570
Total financial assets
28,431
-
-
-
28,431
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amortised cost
(13,120)
(1,086)
-
-
(14,206)
Bank overdraft
Amortised cost
(4,014)
-
-
-
(4,014)
Borrowings (*)
Amortised cost
(43,033)
-
-
-
(43,033)
Total financial liabilities
(60,167)
(1,086)
-
-
(61,253)
Liquidity gap
(31,736)
(1,086)
-
-
(32,822)
* These borrowings are due from the parent company of GLCR Limited, and whilst are due on demand the Group has obtained written confirmation of ongoing support for the Group's activities which includes not demanding repayment of this debt. The debts have further been novated after the year end to another related party, who has pledged to provide similar ongoing support by not demanding repayment of these borrowings.
# The initial value is at amortised cost but the mark to market component is at fair value.
Classification
Demand and less than 3 months
From 3 to 12 months
From 12 months to 2 years
More than 2 years
Total
Year ended 31 December 2022
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables
Fair value through profit and loss (#)
4,957
-
-
-
4,957
Cash and cash equivalents
Amortised cost
16,692
-
-
-
16,692
Total financial assets
21,649
-
-
-
21,649
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amortised cost
(9,181)
-
-
-
(9,181)
Borrowings (*)
Amortised cost
(48,701)
-
-
-
(48,701)
Total financial liabilities
(57,882)
-
-
-
(57,882)
Liquidity gap
(36,233)
-
-
-
(36,233)
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 61 -
25
Trade and other payables: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Trade payables
4,939
2,529
Accruals
7,795
5,602
Other payables
1,496
1,050
14,230
9,181
26
Deferred taxation: GROUP
Liabilities
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Deferred tax balances
39,385
42,021
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
26
Deferred taxation: GROUP
(Continued)
- 62 -

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and movements thereon during the current and prior reporting period.

Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Provisions
Prepayments
Rehabilitation and decommissioning provisions
Leave pay provision
Corporation tax loss carried forward
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
Liability at 1 January 2022
35,751
2,223
(586)
22
(13)
(516)
-
36,881
Deferred tax movements in prior year
Timing differences
6,417
412
774
563
(774)
135
-
7,527
Foreign exchange differences
(2,314)
(144)
38
(1)
1
33
-
(2,387)
Liability at 1 January 2023
39,854
2,491
226
584
(786)
(348)
-
42,021
Deferred tax movements in current year
Timing differences
2,530
262
(1,968)
1,270
350
(114)
(1,860)
470
Foreign exchange differences
(2,946)
(183)
(17)
(43)
57
26
-
(3,106)
Liability at 31 December 2023
39,438
2,570
(1,759)
1,811
(379)
(436)
(1,860)
39,385
Analysed as:
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Deferred tax liability
43,819
43,155
Deferred tax asset (offset)
(4,434)
(1,134)
39,385
42,021
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 63 -
27
Provisions for liabilities: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Non-current liabilities
Environmental
814
763
Decommissioning
2,769
4,112
Severance pay
1,346
1,306
4,929
6,181
Current liabilities
Environmental
3,488
-
The environmental provision includes costs of $3.5m in respect of remedial actions in respect of environmental contamination. See note 30 for details.
Movements on provisions:
Environ-
Decommiss-
Severance
Total
Non-current liabilities
mental
ioning
pay
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
At 1 January 2023
763
4,112
1,306
6,181
Additional provisions in the year
29
(1,349)
100
(1,220)
Utilisation of provision
-
-
(89)
(89)
Unwinding of discount
376
20
124
520
Exchange difference
(355)
(14)
(95)
(464)
At 31 December 2023
814
2,769
1,346
4,929
Environ-
Current liabilities
mental
$'000
At 1 January 2023
-
Additional provisions in the year
3,455
Exchange difference
33
At 31 December 2023
3,488

Environmental (non-current)

Provision is made for environmental rehabilitation costs where either a legal or a constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon costs that are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances. The current estimate was discounted at a rate of 9.93% (2022: 9.35%) with inflation adjustment of 4.6% (2022: 5.5%) over the current life of mine of 14 years at 1 January 2023 (13 years at 1 January 2022). The environmental plan has been approved by the Minister of Mines and Energy.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
27
Provisions for liabilities: GROUP
(Continued)
- 64 -

Decommissioning

The decommissioning provision relates to decommissioning of property, plant and equipment where either a legal or a constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon cost that are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances. The current estimate was discounted at a rate of 9.93% (2022: 9.35%) with an inflation adjustment of 4.6% (2022: 5.5%) over the current life of mine of 14 years at 1 January 2023 (13 years as at 1 January 2022).

 

Environmental (current)

During 2023, the Group identified a source of potential contamination associated with historical and ongoing operations, with the potential to affect certain employees of the mine and dependents living in the Rosh Pinah area. Following the Group’s discovery, shortly after its acquisition by ANR RP (an Appian entity), it took immediate action to contain and resolve the situation, incurring directly attributable expenses in 2023 of approximately $687,000. Such fees represent the cost of environmental monitoring and studies, together with relocation costs for those affected.

 

The Group expects to incur further costs for ongoing monitoring of the site, together with improvements to avoid a recurrence of similar contamination. Capital commitments are expected to be $2.7m and a provision has been made for the remaining costs of $3.5m.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
27
Provisions for liabilities: GROUP
(Continued)
- 65 -

Severance pay

Details of the severance pay provisions are provided in note 37.

 

The Group has a liability for termination benefits payable to employees on dismissal, death, retrenchment or retirement at the age of 60 or 63 as determined by the Group policy.

 

Eligibility for severance payments on dismissals, death, retirement and resignation on reaching age 65 has been determined in accordance with the Namibia Labour Act, 2007 and the recommendations in Circular 3 (2009) as compiled by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia. The benefits are unfunded under IAS19. As the severance benefits are only payable on retirement or the involuntary termination of services from the side of the employer, this is accounted for as a post‐retirement benefit. This plan is a defined benefit obligation. No other post‐retirement benefits are provided to these employees. The benefit payable is a week’s wages for each completed year of service.

 

Alexander Forbes carried out the most recent actuarial valuation of the present value of the defined benefit obligation in December 2023. The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service costs and past service cost was measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.

 

The principal assumptions used for the purpose of the actuarial valuation were as follows:

2023

•    Discount rate 9.80%

•    Inflation rate 4.80%

•    Expected rates of salary increase 6.30%

•    Mortality Pre‐retirement ‐ SA85‐90(Light) Table

•    Annual withdrawal rate by age range:

•    20 – 24 15.00%

•    25 – 29 10.00%

•    30 – 34 7.00%

•    35 – 39 4.00%

•    40 – 44 2.00%

•    45+ 0.00%

 

2022

•    Discount rate 9.80%

•    Inflation rate 4.80%

•    Expected rates of salary increase 6.30%

•    Mortality Pre‐retirement ‐ SA85‐90(Light) Table

•    Annual withdrawal rate by age range:

•    20 – 24 15.00%

•    25 – 29 10.00%

•    30 – 34 7.00%

•    35 – 39 4.00%

•    40 – 44 2.00%

•    45+ 0.00%

28
Retirement benefit schemes: GROUP
2023
2022
Defined contribution schemes
$'000
$'000
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
1,091
1,208

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 66 -
29
Share capital: GROUP & COMPANY
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
$'000
$'000
Allotted, called up and fully paid
Ordinary of $1 each
100
100
0.1
0.1

The company has one class of Ordinary share which carries no fixed right to income.

30
Contingent liabilities: GROUP

Guarantees have been provided by the group in the normal course of business as follows:

 

 

The Directors do not anticipate that any material liability will crystallise in respect of these guarantees, which are provided purely to serve as security in case of non-payment.

 

During 2023, the Group identified a source of potential contamination associated with historical and ongoing operations, with the potential to affect certain employees of the mine and dependents living in the Rosh Pinah area. Following the Group’s discovery, shortly after its acquisition by ANR RP (an Appian entity), it took immediate action to contain and resolve the situation, incurring directly attributable expenses in 2023 of approximately $687,000. Such fees represent the cost of environmental monitoring and studies, together with relocation costs for those affected.

 

The Group expects to incur further costs for ongoing monitoring of the site, together with improvements to avoid a recurrence of similar contamination. Capital commitments are expected to be $2.7m and a provision has been made for the remaining costs of $3.5m (see note 27).

 

The Group does not believe there are any wider risks to operations, either in terms of the cost of mining work or compliance with the terms of the mining licence, nor does this situation affect the ongoing viability of continued extractive activities at the site.

31
Other leasing information: GROUP

Set out below are the future cash outflows to which the lessee is potentially exposed that are not reflected in the measurement of lease liabilities:

2023
2022
Operating leases land and buildings
$'000
$'000
Within one year
76
100
Between two and five years
258
399
334
499
GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 67 -
32
Capital commitments: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000

At 31 December 2023 the group had capital commitments as follows:

Contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
37,860
1,757

The committed expenditure relates to property, plant and equipment and will be financed by existing cash resources, funds internally generated and available borrowing capacity.

33
Medical funds: GROUP

The Group contributes to medical aid schemes for the benefit of permanent employees and their dependents. The contributions charged against income amounted to $1,631,000 (2022: $1,581,000). Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited has no post‐retirement medical aid obligation for current or retired employees.

34
Capital risk management: GROUP

The Group is exposed to the cyclical price movements associated with commodity products. The Group's policy is therefore to ensure that the group builds a robust capital structure with strong financial metrics that can withstand a significant downturn in commodity prices. Growth opportunities, debt levels, and dividend distributions to shareholders are considered against this backdrop.

 

Provision is made for future commitments and working capital requirements in determining the level of interim and final dividends to shareholders, if any.

 

Details of the Group's primary borrowings are given in note 25.

The group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

 

The gearing ratio is 0.816 (2022: 0.812).

35
Events after the reporting date: GROUP

The RP2.0 expansion project was restarted in Q3 2023, and has the potential to expand Rosh Pinah's zinc production levels, while also producing significant by-products of lead and silver. To partially fund this project, in Q2 and Q3 2024, a related party, RP FC (Jersey) Limited, provided $20m of funding via an intercompany loan facility of up to $50m to RPZC (details of which are given in note 23).

 

On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing. $39.9m of borrowings, included in note 22, representing a Namibian Dollar value of N$730.2m which were interest-free, unsecured, and owed to ANR RP Limited (a controlling entity of the Group), has been novated to RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), a related party. As part of this the currency has been fixed in the US$ equivalent at that date, resulting in a revaluation to $40.3m, and as a result the Group then owed this amount to RPFC. The replacement loan carries interest at 8% per annum, is unsecured, and is payable to RPFC on demand.

 

 

 

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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36
Related party transactions: GROUP
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel, including directors, is set out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures.

Key management personnel remuneration was $498,000 (2022: $539,000) in total. This represented short-term remuneration of $377,000 (2022: $406,000), retirement benefits of $22,000 (2022: $24,000), and long-term incentive plans totalling $99,000 (2022: $109,000).

 

This has three components: base salary including benefits and group contributions, short-term incentive plans (STIP), and long-term incentive plans (LTIP).

 

Base salary recognises the responsibilities of the individual managers with considerations for the experience and skills of the individual, market conditions, and the group's overarching interest in attracting and retaining executive talent. This is fixed compensation determined annually.

 

The STIP is intended to motivate and reward the achievement of annual individual and Group objectives which contribute to the successful implementation of the Group’s business plan and the enhancement of Shareholder value.

 

The LTIP is intended to help attract and retain employees by providing them with an opportunity to participate in the future success of the Group and to reinforce commitment to long‐term growth in profitability and Shareholder value.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
36
Related party transactions: GROUP
(Continued)
- 69 -

Other transactions with related parties

Debtors

 

Creditors

 

Subsequent to the year end, $39.9m of the amount owed to ANR RP Limited has been novated and at the date of approval of the financial statements is owed instead to RP FC (Jersey) Limited, a related party. Details of this change are provided in note 35.

 

Expenditure

Administration Fees

 

Royalties

 

Interest paid

Other information

Joint ventures

During the year the Group has contributed to the exploration for mineral resources, with costs incurred in its joint venture Gergarub Exploration and Mining (Proprietary) Limited ("Gergarub"). Gergarub is conducting exploration activities in a region close to Rosh Pinah, under a separate mining licence. It has no source of funds other than from its joint venturers, being the Group and Skorpion Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited. As part of this arrangement, the joint venturers each incur costs on behalf of Gergarub and then these are settled on a quarterly basis via a cash transfer between the joint venturers or remitted from Gergarub.

 

For costs incurred by the Group, these are added to the investment in the joint venture but then fully provided for such that the carrying value of the joint venture is $nil; this policy is expected to continue until the point at which mineral resources are substantially proven and commercial viability can be established, at which point recoverability of the investment will be reassessed. This has the effect of expensing these exploration costs.

 

During the year the Group made payments to, or on behalf of, Gergarub totalling $3,291,000 (2022 - $307,000), of which $1,613,000 (2022 - $150,000) represents a cost expensed as irrecoverable from the joint venture and the balance is recoverable from Gergarub and/or Skorpion Zinc. At the year end the outstanding balance owed from Gergarub was $935,000 (2022 - $297,000).

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 70 -
37
Retirement funds: GROUP

Independent funds provide retirement and other benefits for all permanent employees, retired employees, and their dependents. At the end of the financial year, the main fund to which Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited was a participating employer, was as The Rosh Pinah Retirement Fund operating as a defined contribution fund.

 

The employer’s contribution of 16.25% in the Rosh Pinah Retirement fund is expensed as incurred. Members pay a contribution of 9.75% to the Rosh Pinah Retirement fund.

 

Membership was 410 (2022: 412).

 

Employer contributions were $1,087,000 (2022: $1,207,000).

 

Due to the nature of these funds, the accrued liabilities by definition equate to the total assets under control of these funds. The last actuarial valuation of the Rosh Pinah Retirement Fund was performed as at 31 December 2023 in which the actuary reported that the fund was in sound financial position.

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Analysis of changes in net debt: GROUP
1 January 2023
Cash flows
31 December 2023
$'000
$'000
$'000
Cash at bank and in hand
16,692
(16,122)
570
Bank overdrafts
-
(4,014)
(4,014)
16,692
(20,136)
(3,444)
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(48,701)
5,678
(43,023)
(32,009)
(14,458)
(46,467)
1 January 2022
Cash flows
31 December 2022
Prior year:
$'000
$'000
$'000
Cash at bank and in hand
5,418
11,274
16,692
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(44,713)
(4,235)
(48,701)
(39,295)
7,039
(32,009)

The Group's cash is predominantly held in US Dollars. For accounts held in Namibian Dollars, the rate of conversion is USD$1 = N$18.28 (2022 - USD$1 = N$17.27). The group has an unsecured overdraft facility of N$80 million at an interest rate of prime overdraft rate.

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes petty cash at the company premises. The Group's bank has a long-term credit rating of AA+ from Fitch (Standard Bank Investor Relations: Credit Ratings). The Group's banker provides general banking facilities and facilitates the payment of suppliers and employees via an electronic banking platform.

GLCR LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 71 -
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Cash generated by/ (absorbed by) operations: GROUP
2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Profit for the year before income tax
4,505
32,599
Adjustments for:
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
(4)
(56)
Finance costs
1,233
719
Investment income
(99)
-
0
Loss on disposal of non-current assets
3,168
880
Foreign exchange gains on borrowings
-
0
(247)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
1,399
800
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment
11,327
8,628
Other gains and losses
(646)
7,959
Severance pay provision non-cash movement
31
-
Increase in provisions
2,146
1,696
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
(111)
70
Increase in trade and other receivables
(24,887)
(1,823)
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables
5,045
(2,985)
Cash generated from operations
3,107
48,240
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Controlling Party: GROUP & COMPANY

Until 23 June 2023

The parent and ultimate controlling party was Trevali Mining Corporation, a company incorporated in Canada.

 

This was the only party which consolidated the group's results into its financial statements. These were available from 1900-999 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

From 23 June 2023

The immediate parent and controlling party is ANR RP Limited, a company incorporated in England & Wales. ANR RP Limited is under the control of Appian Natural Resources Fund GP III Limited, the ultimate controlling party incorporated in Jersey.

 

There is no party which consolidates the Group's results into its financial statements.

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