The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
ANR RP Limited ("The Company") participates in investment ownership and management with a view to delivering long term income and capital gains for its investors. The Company was incorporated on 17 May 2023 and made its investment in GLCR Limited on 23 June 2023, which is the parent company of the Rosh Pinah mine in Namibia (together, the "GLCR Group"). The Company is a holding vehicle under the control of private capital funds advised by Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”). Appian is the advisor to private capital funds that invest in the metals, mining, and infrastructure sectors
Given the investment focus of the Company, it has been designated as an investment entity (as defined in IFRS 10) and therefore does not prepare group financial statements. Instead, the investments are held at fair value through profit and loss.
The Company is exposed to a variety of financial and operational risks as detailed below:
Liquidity and cash flow risk
This is the risk that the Company's available cash will not be sufficient to meet its financial obligations. This is mitigated by the Directors performing simple cash flow management techniques, which are non-complex given the straightforward nature of the Company's operations.
The primary risk is the repayment of the loan owed to shareholders, however the shareholders have provided written confirmation of continued support for the Company which mitigates this risk. The loan has also benefited from a substantial reduction in the period as a result of the reorganisation of the subsidiary group's financing during the reporting period.
Interest rate risk
At the balance sheet date, the Company pays at a fixed rate of 5% on the loans from shareholders. Given this fixed rate on borrowings, the Directors do not consider it necessary to hedge the Company's exposure to interest rate any further.
Currency risk
The Company has a small proportion of cash denominated in foreign currencies, whilst loans are in US Dollars. The investments are predominantly influenced by the US Dollar value, although all trading activities take place in an environment exposed to the influence of the Namibian Dollar. However, the impact of the foreign exchange is not pervasive and the majority of assets and liabilities are in US Dollars, therefore there is no additional hedging measures used by the Directors.
Exchange differences on translation of all Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position items are taken to the Income Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Tariff and free trade risk
Subsequent to the year end, the government of the United States of America announced wide-ranging tariffs which threaten to disrupt the flow of free trade around the globe. Included within this package of measures was a 21% tariff on Namibian products, with no exemptions for the metals mined by the Rosh Pinah mine.
Whilst Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation ("RPZC") does not trade directly with the US, the tariffs have created volatility in commodity prices based on changes in anticipated global demand, with falling prices having the potential to reduce the value of the Company's investment.
Credit and counterparty risk
Throughout the year the Company holds a significant portion of its assets with a major bank, giving rise to a direct exposure should such an institution be unable or unwilling to repay capital and/or interest on funds provided to it. The Company's bank accounts and deposits are only held with counterparties which have credit ratings that the Directors consider to be adequate and the credit quality and financial position of such counterparties are monitored. The credit quality of these assets were satisfactory throughout the reporting period.
Given the nature of its investments into the GLCR Group, which include credit advances, the Company is also exposed to counterparty risk to the extent that the investments are unable to meet contractual obligations for repayment. Such credit challenges would also have an impact on the fair value of investment into GLCR. In order to mitigate this risk, the Directors oversee the activities of the investments and seek to monitor the financial performance on a regular basis, as well as liaising with local managers.
Operational risk
Given that the Company has no day to day operations beyond managing its investments, it does not have a formal business interruption plan.
Commodity risk
Given the value of the investment in GLCR Limited is intrinsically linked to commodity values of the metals produced by the Rosh Pinah mine, and the impact of those prices on the profitability and viability of extraction, these values manifest themselves in the fair value of the investment in GLCR Limited for the Company.
Capital risk
The group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholder and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
The capital structure of the group consists of debt, which includes the current liabilities, cash and cash equivalents and equity as disclosed in the statement of financial position.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the company may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
There are no externally imposed capital requirements.
There have been no changes to what the entity manages as capital, the strategy for capital maintenance or externally imposed capital requirements from the previous year.
Exchange control risk
From time to time, countries similar in profile to the Namibian environment in which the company's investment 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.
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's investments will obtain the requisite approvals in the future to repay loans or pay invoices to parties outside the CMA, including to this company. Thus, exchange controls may restrict the company from realising its returns.
The Directors consider the results to be in line with expectations. It is notable that the performance is driven almost entirely by the fair value of the investment into GLCR Limited, with the underlying mining activities being continuously improved following the initial acquisition by the Company and continued investment. There is an ongoing expansion project expected to increase annual ore throughput from circa 0.7 million metric tonnes to circa 1.3 million metric tonnes. This is expected to be complete in Q3 2026. The Directors are pleased to see a return on this development with a significant increase in the fair value of the company's investment.
Given the straightforward nature of operations, the Company does not have a complex number of KPI's.
As at 31 December 2024, the Company's net assets were $153,749,000 (2023 - $96,908,000), which is in line with the expectations of Directors based on the loan waiver and increase in the valuation of the investment in GLCR Limited. This uplift is a result of the increase in the fair value of investment of GLCR in its subsidiary RPZC.
More information on the loan waiver is set out in note 21.
In absence of trading activity in the Company beyond managing its investments, there are no non-financial KPI's which are monitored by the Directors.
Events after the reporting date: ANR RP LIMITED
On 27 March 2025, the Company issued 210,000,000 further shares at US$0.01 each to part fund an acquisition of a non-controlling interest from Jaguar Investments Four (Proprietary) Limited, increasing its stake in Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited from 89.96% to 97.8%.
At ANR RP Limited ("ANR"), 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 Company 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 ANR was only incorporated during 2023, as a result of its acquisition of Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation Limited ("RPZC") the trading activity of that company has seen significant change. The Directors believe that we have consistently acted in accordance with duties under Section 172 and imposed equivalent rules and mentalities on its subsidiaries since our acquisition, working to promote the success of the Company and safeguard the interests of shareholders, employees, and other 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.
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. Within trading groups this includes investments in further exploration and securing potential mining licences, whilst within ANR further development and acquisition opportunities are considered where the Directors believe that additional value can be achieved.
2. The interests of the Company's employees
ANR has no employees.
The success of our trading businesses would not be possible without the dedication of our workforce. Those 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.
Our trading business RPZC has 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.
3. The need to foster the Company's business relationships with suppliers, customers, and others
ANR itself has no key customers or suppliers, but instead focuses on maximising the value of its investments.
Within our trading businesses, 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 Company's operations on the community and the environment
With no trading, ANR has no direct impact on the community or environment.
For the trading businesses, 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 Directors seek 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 Company 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, both within ANR and its investments.
6. The need to act fairly between members of the Company
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 within trading investments.
On behalf of the board
The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The results for the year are set out on page 11.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
See the Strategic Report.
Azets Audit Services Limited were appointed as auditor to the company 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.
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.
As part of the regular budgeting and forecast process, the Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts covering a period in excess of 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements and are satisfied that the company will have sufficient cash to meet its obligations as they fall due during this period.
The Company has received a support letter from its shareholders, Appian Natural Resources Fund III LP and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III LP (together, the "Fund"), which confirms they will provide support to the Company. The Fund does not intend to demand repayment of any loans or other amounts owed to it by the Company for a period of at least twelve months from the date of signing of the financial statements.
On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing by way of a loan novation. Details of the loan restructured was disclosed in note 21 of these financial statements.
Thus the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
We have audited the financial statements of ANR RP Limited for the period ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows, and the 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.
Basis for 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 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.
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.
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.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company through enquiry and inspection;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias;
Performing audit work over the timing and recognition of revenue and in particular whether it has been recorded in the correct accounting period.
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.
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.
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.
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 them 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.
ANR RP 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 company has selected 31 December as its year-end to align with other group companies. Therefore, these financial statements include a seven-month comparative period and are hence not directly comparable to subsequent annual financial statements.
The financial statements are prepared in US dollars, which is the functional currency of the company,
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
Investments are recognised at fair value with changes included in profit and loss.
Debt instruments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income where the financial assets are held within the company’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.
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.
The company recognises financial debt when the company 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, 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.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when, and only when, the company’s obligations are discharged, cancelled, or they expire.
Equity instruments issued by the 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 at the discretion of the company.
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The company's functional and presentation currency are the United States dollar.
Other transactions denominated in British pounds have been translated into United States dollars at the average rate for the year of US$1=£0.7823 (2023: US$1=£0.7975).
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=£0.7981 (2023: US$1=£0.7845).
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 comprehensive income.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income using the effective interest method.
Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
In the current year, the following new and revised standards and interpretations have been adopted by the Company but have had no effect on the current period or a prior period or and are not expected to have an effect on future periods:
Supplier Finance Arrangements (Amendments to IAS7 and IFRS7)
Non-current Liabilities with Covenants (Amendments to IAS1) and Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS1)
Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (Amendments to IFRS16)
The adoption of these standards has not had any effect on the reported financial position or results of the Company.
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):
Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS1) effective 1 January 2025
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9) effective 1 January 2026
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards (Amendments to IFRS 1, IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 10 and IAS 7) effective 1 January 2026.
Contracts Referencing Nature-Dependent Electricity (Amendments to IFRS 7 and IFRS 9) effective 1 January 2026
IFRS18 'Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements' effective 1 January 2027
IFRS19 'Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures' effective 1 January 2027
The Company is not expecting to change its reported profits or net asset position as a result of these disclosures, although it is expected to change the presentation of these results as a consequence of the disclosure requirements of IFRS 18.
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.
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially recorded at cost but subsequently measured at fair value on the grounds the investment held is as part of an investment portfolio. 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.
The inputs to the valuation model are broadly unobservable, although in all instances relate to an underlying asset-backed investment which has a readily estimated valuation in current condition and use, which itself is predominantly based on the underlying cashflows associated with the life-of-mine model. The valuation uses a discounted cashflow model with key uncertainties being around the remaining value and quality of ore reserves in the ground, the cost of extraction, the sale price of the mined goods (being driven by global commodity prices), and the discount rates applied to the cashflows.
Production, reserves, life of mine, ore grades and operating and capital costs assumptions are based on the latest mine plan and project feasibility study.
Price to NAV ("P/NAV") multiple is applied to reflect the risk of an asset under expansion located in Namibia based on comparable intermediate base metals producing companies. This was based on market-referenced comparable multiples.
Commodity price and exchange rate assumptions are based on recent broker consensus published by Consensus Economics. The model is in real terms, i.e., no nominal inflation is taken into account which is also reflected in the real discount rate of 8%. The expansion project is on track and within budget with ca. 64% of the surface infrastructure completed as of 31 December 2024.
The Rosh Pinah mine has been in continuous operation for several decades. The Life of Mine model has a projection of operation until 2035.
Sensitivity Analysis
A 2.5% increase in zinc price would increase the investment valuation by $16m. A 2.5% increase in opex would reduce the investment valuation by $7m. A 0.5% increase in discount rate would reduce the investment value by $7m.
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the Company during the year was nil (2023: nil).
Details of the increase in fair value of assets are included in note 12
The charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit/(loss) per the income statement as follows:
The corporation tax rate was 25% throughout the reporting period (2023 - 25%).
All deferred tax balances are carried at 25%. As a result of the uncertainty of the timing of future taxable profits, tax losses carried forward and unrecognised total $3,070,000 (2023:$1,127,000); if a deferred tax asset was recognised on this it would increase the net assets of the Company by $768,000 (2023: $282,000).
The increase in fair value is included in other gains and losses as per note 10. Estimates and judgements used to determine the fair value are detailed in note 3.
The uplift in fair value relates to the zinc mine operated by Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited and is due to an ongoing expansion project, expected to complete in 2025, that will significantly increase the annual output of the mine.
The movement in the loan to subsidiary is detailed in note 21.
The Company has provided a pledge and cession over these shares as security over the borrowings of RPZC.
The increase in fair value is included in other gains and losses as per note 10. Estimates and judgements used to determine the fair value are detailed in note 3.
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Registered office addresses (all UK unless otherwise indicated):
Since the year-end, the stake in Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited has increased as explained in the subsequent events note 24 .
Details of the company's joint ventures at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
No interest is charged on the short-term ad hoc loan amounts arising from payments made on behalf of the non-operational subsidiary GLCR Limited.
Amounts owed by Rosh Pinah
These represents amounts owed by Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Proprietary) Limited, a group investment company which is a non-wholly owned subsidiary.
(1) This loan represents net amounts advanced on which interest is charged at 8%. Until the loan reorganisation described in note 21, interest was charged on the formal long-term loan amounts owed from subsidiary companies at a rate of 1.0% above the Scotiabank rate, on a compounding basis. Following this reorganisation, the replacement loan carried interest at 8% per annum, was unsecured, and was repayable to the Company on demand. The loan is repayable on 28 October 2032, or on an earlier date if demanded by the Company at an earlier date. As it is repayable on demand it is included in current assets even though no such demand is currently expected to be issued.
(2) This loan represents amounts acquired as part of the 2023 acquisition of Rosh Pinah, and is non-interest bearing.
In November 2024 the Company was party to a multi-party agreement which subordinated the Company's loans behind other secured creditors in the investment group.
The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables is approximately equal to their fair value.
Expected credit losses
No significant receivable balances are impaired at the reporting end date.
The Company has no trade receivables as a result of its status as an investment entity, and accordingly applies the simplified model to determine expected credit losses. As its receivables represent trading balances from subsidiaries and investment loans to subsidiaries, the expected losses on these are inherently linked with the assessment of the fair value of the investment in those subsidiaries (as detailed in note 12).
At the period end the Company has determined that cost approximates to fair value. It therefore follows that the loans remain recoverable on the same basis as when the Company first acquired beneficial ownership of those loans from a third party. It therefore follows that expected credit losses are not considered significant by the Directors.
Borrowings represent funds advanced to the company from shareholders Appian Natural Resources Fund III LP and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III LP, in order to fund the acquisition of GLCR Limited. The loans are repayable on demand by the lender. Interest is payable on the borrowings at a rate of 5% per annum, compounding on the basis of a 360 day year. The Company may prepay any part of the loan at any time. The loan is unsecured.
The Company has received a support letter from its shareholders, Appian Natural Resources Fund III LP and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III LP (together, the "Fund"), which confirms they will provide support to the Company. The Fund does not intend to demand repayment of any loans or other amounts owed to it by the Company for a period of at least twelve months from the date of signing of the financial statements.
During the year the Company benefited from a reduction in the value of the loan, as detailed in note 21 . The loan outstanding is $9.6m (2023: $50.0m).
The carrying amounts of financial liabilities which expose the company to cash flow interest rate risk are as follows:
The Company's borrowings are on a 5% fixed basis as disclosed in note 17. Such borrowings are with related parties of the Company.
The value of the investment into GLCR Limited and its subsidiary which operates the Rosh Pinah mine is subject to a number of assumptions and macro-economic influences, meaning that determination of its value is predominantly based on the underlying cashflows associated with the life-of-mine model at Rosh Pinah and how the cashflows may derive from this. The life-of-mine model uses a discounted cashflow model with key uncertainties being around the remaining value and quality of ore reserves in the ground, the cost of extraction, the sale price of the mined goods (being driven by global commodity prices), and the discount rates applied to the cashflows. In particular, the price of commodity is an unknown input and is entirely outside the control of the Company, and therefore the Company's investment values carry significant exposure to these risks.
Foreign exchange risk
The Company was exposed to foreign exchange movements, predominantly on its investment loans to Wilru Investments One Hundred and Thirty Four (Proprietary) Limited ("Wilru"), which are shown in note 12. These loans are now denominated in US Dollars. Hence there was exposure in 2023 and until the loan reorganisation but there no longer is at 31 December 2024.
Had the Namibian Dollar depreciated against the US Dollar by 5%, this would have resulted in a loss of approximately $nil (2023: loss of $2.0m) (appreciated by 5%, a gain of nil (2023: gain of $2.0m).
Included within accruals is $3,655,000 (2023: $1,438,000) of accrued but unpaid interest which is payable on the borrowings as detailed in note 17.
On incorporation, 10,000 ordinary shares of $0.01 were issued at par value. On 20 June 2023 a further 9,856,604,000 ordinary shares of $0.01 were issued at par value.
On 24 June 2024 the Company's interest-free and unsecured loan to its subsidiary amounting to $39.9m, representing a Namibian Dollar value of N$730.2m and shown within investments in the prior year in note 12 was novated to RP FC (Jersey) Limited ("RPFC"), a related party by virtue of common control. As part of the novation, the loan's currency denomination has been converted from NAD to USD at the exchange rate as of the novation date. This resulted in a revaluation to $40.3m which the Company was owed by RPFC. The replacement loan carried interest at 8% per annum, was unsecured, and was repayable to the Company on demand.
On the same date, the Company entered a deed of waiver which released RPFC from its obligation to pay the Company. Under UK company law, the waiver of a loan owed by a related party by virtue of common control is deemed to be a distribution, and is therefore presented as a deduction from retained profits within the Statement of Changes in Equity. Subsequently, on 25 October 2024, the Company obtained approval from its shareholders on the cancellation of the deemed distribution as it was ascertained that the Company did not have sufficient realised retained profits to make this distribution. The cancellation is also disclosed in the Statement of Changes in Equity as a reversal to the original transaction.
This resulted in a shareholder obligation to repay the distribution. This was offset against the loan of $50.0m due to the shareholders, details of which are provided in note 17. The offset has the effect of creating an unconditional right for the Company to pay a reduced value on the borrowings, which has resulted in a derecognition of the borrowings to the extent of the loan waiver.
The Company has not paid remuneration to any key management personnel, including directors, during the year, as defined in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures. However, the Company has paid Centralis UK Limited for commercial management of the Company's activities which includes provision of Adam Hewitson and Amy Lister as directors, for which fees of $35,000 (2023: $40,000) have been expensed to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Loan interest of $2,217,000 (2023: $1,624,000) was accrued to shareholders Appian Natural Resources Fund III LP and Appian Natural Resources (UST) Fund III LP and is included in the interest note.
The following amounts were outstanding and owed to related parties as at the period end date:
The following amounts were outstanding and owed to related parties as at the period end date:
On 24 June 2024, the group restructured its financing by way of a loan novation, which created a number of related party transactions and offsets as a result. Details of this are provided in note 21.
Major non-cash transaction - current year
During the year the Company was party to the offset of loans to a subsidiary with shareholder loans, via a waiver and cancellation of waiver as detailed in note 21, with value of $40,362,000. This had the effect of reducing the value of its investments in note 12 and its borrowings in note 17.
Major non-cash transaction - prior year
Prior to incorporation of the Company, a deposit of $6,000,000 was paid by the Fund, on behalf of the company, in respect of the acquisition. This was netted off the acquisition cashflows and recognised as a loan to the Fund on the Statement of Financial Position. This was repaid by the company prior to the year end.