Final Results
Loss before tax of £8.6m for 2024, up from £6.7m in 2023, driven mainly by foreign exchange movements.
- Loss before tax £8,647,498 (prior £6,680,940)
- Sales £6,636,001 (prior £2,069,262)
- Cost of sales £6,701,131 (prior £1,564,224)
- Cash and cash equivalents £3,682,292 (prior £1,318,065)
- Loss per share (0.23p) (prior (0.19p))
- Concentrate produced (West Kytlim) 187kg
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The Company's full Annual Report, including the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "Annual Report") will be posted to those Eurasia shareholders electing to receive paper format notifications. The Company is grateful to the remaining shareholders choosing to receive digital notifications and the Annual Report is also available for download from the Company's website at: https://www.eurasiamining.co.uk/investors/financial-reports.
Information regarding the Company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting will be announced shortly.
During 2024, the planned sale of our assets remained the primary focus for the Company. To ensure this, work is maintained at an adequate level to keep all our projects in good standing. More recently, with possible major changes to the geopolitical landscape, the Company is reviewing its options for the future development of the Kola assets. Recent news of US interest in development of critical metals in the Russian Arctic supports a possible thawing in the relationship between these countries. Such a development would favour our assets in Kola.
The past 12 months also saw the Company secure its future outside of Russia, with a financing of approximately $4 million completed in March 2025. This provides financing for Eurasia for at least 24 months without further use of the trade finance facility entered into in September 2024. In parallel, the Company initiated actions to achieve the secondary listing in Astana, Kazakhstan, to improve the marketability of our shares. This is being realised at the time of writing.
The platinum price remained stable during the year, with the market in deficit for the third year running. This has seen a 30% rise in the price of the metal by mid-2025.
West Kytlim
Under the terms of the licence a minimally required amount of concentrate (a 'black sand' concentrate containing platinum, osmium, palladium, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium and gold) was produced during the year, totalling 187kg (less than in the previous production season) to keep the licence in good standing and in sale ready condition to allow for the strategy of full exit from Russia.
This allowed us to maintain the licence with no requirement for additional funding from the parent company.
Monchetundra
Following the completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") at Monchetundra, a plan has been put in place for starter pits at West Nittis and Loipishnune, with initial planned production of c.130koz per annum and potential to expand to 1,000koz per annum at full capacity. However, this development needs to take account of the adjacent NKT and Monchetundra Flanks, where exploration work was completed in 2024 and the results submitted to the authorities. Ultimately the development of these projects requires the mine and plant infrastructure to be fully integrated to save on time and capital.
Possible sale of Russian Assets
During the year, a number of parties were in discussions with the Company regarding the potential acquisition of our Russian assets. Eurasia continues to prioritise a complete exit from Russia via selling all remaining Russian assets (comprising West Kytlim, Monchetundra and NKT) via a competitive process among strategic investors. As ever, there can be no guarantee that Eurasia will enter into binding agreements.
Sanctions
During 2024, the Company continued to monitor the sanctions regime, with additional changes throughout the year, supported by legal advice sought where appropriate. The Board remains satisfied the Company's activities are not prohibited under the sanctions' rules. Furthermore, the Company does not engage and has not engaged with any sanctioned persons, entities or agencies.
Legal Disputes
As announced in 2024, the litigation in Russia against tax authorities was successfully concluded at the Supreme Court in Moscow. This final decision, binding on the tax authorities, returned to the Company in cash the excessive mining tax totaling $1.3 million, including legal costs.
The dispute on the ownership of the Queeld and Mispare shares was resolved with respect to the position of the Company, which was to make sure that the Company dealt with the reissue of shares to the legally entitled owner. While the dispute between the potential claimants continue, Eurasia remains neutral on the final decisions of the Court.
Finance
The Company entered into a trade finance facility in September 2024 to provide for short-term capital. In March 2025 a placing for approximately $4 million was completed that covers Eurasia's long-term financing needs. We also expect significant refunds from HMRC for VAT paid. These items are discussed below in the Strategic Report.
Outlook
Our strategy continues to focus primarily on the potential sale of the Company's assets in Russia, being the West Kytlim operating mine, the Monchetundra Project mining licence, the NKT brownfield project and the entitlement to the Nyud brownfield project. The Company remains committed to this possible sale.
In conclusion, and once again after a challenging year for the Company, I want to thank our staff, colleagues and fellow Directors for their dedication and hard work. I would also like to thank shareholders, who have always shown patience in recognising that most of our development plans have been disrupted by the continuing difficult geopolitical situation, outside our control. We will continue to provide shareholders with further updates regarding our key objectives, including the possible sale of our Russian assets.
Schaffalitzky
Executive Chairman
Strategic Report
OPERATIONS UPDATE
Eurasia Mining Plc is a battery metals, PGM and green hydrogen Company with a focus on environmental and sustainability focused solutions, and with awareness of the future outlook for the world energy supply landscape. Eurasia is an international company incorporated in the UK with its headquarters in London and listed on the AIM market of London Stock Exchange.
The Central Kola Peninsula Battery Metals (predominantly Nickel and Copper) and PGM assets developed around the Company's Monchetundra asset remain the flagship assets of the Company. These assets are well located in the Murmansk region, adjacent to the town of Monchegorsk, home to Norilsk's Severonickel nickel and PGM processing facility.
At West Kytlim, electrical power supports most of the equipment on site, saving on diesel and thereby reducing total emissions from the sites. This provides a more environmentally sustainable and attractive asset as well as a lower cost operation for the ongoing sale discussions.
The Company has demonstrated a consistent approach to creating value by bringing quality projects from exploration through to mining, as well as marketing for its proposed strategic sale following the Board's decision to exit from Russia.
KOLA BATTERY METALS AND PGM
The projects in Kola represent 'company maker' assets comprising PGM and Nickel-Copper projects on the Kola Peninsula. As these projects are well advanced, with the next step being their development, they represent a 'first mover' advantage in a district that has further battery metals and PGM deposits. The first plant constructed could therefore benefit from a major cost advantage in including further reserves for development. This has the potential to make our projects a cornerstone for long term PGM and Battery Metals production.
To enable the sale of the assets and to exit from Russia, the completion of the DFS for the open pits at Loipishnune and West Nittis within the Monchetundra project has added significant value for the sale process.
No significant expenditure or work programme is planned for the Monchetundra Project going forward, as the next step will be the development of the mine and processing plant.
The NKT project, adjacent to Monchetundra, comprises a brownfield Tier-1 scale deposit: 305Kt of Nickel, 143Kt of Copper, 57 tons of PGM and Gold (11.2Moz of Platinum equivalent) as estimated by Wardell Armstrong International (WAI) as JORC-compliant resources for an underground mining operation. The WAI report also included open pit optimisations for the project
NKT adds major value to the existing Monchetundra asset. Exploration work has been completed and the project is now going through the appraisal by the Authorities in preparation for the issue of a mining licence.
WEST KYTLIM
Open Pit PGM and Gold mine with a sustainability focus. Predominantly powered by grid (hydro-derived) electric power.
As required under the mining licence, the project continues to produce platinum concentrate which sustains the operations in Russia. Mining is low impact with washing plants operating to produce concentrates. The environmental impact is reduced in this near-surface operations, with rehabilitation proceeding as the mining progresses. At present three enrichment plants are operating, with the goal of expanding to six once the additional licenced areas for mining are added.
KEY PERFORMACE INDICATORS
Results for the year - the Group has made a loss before tax of £8,647,845 for the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: loss before tax of £6,682,941). The single largest item causing this variation is foreign exchange movements.
Shareholder return and share price performance.
The Company's shares are quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the shares have traded at between 1.38p and 3.75p* (2023: 1.475p and 4.5p) during the year under review. A range of factors both internal and external to the Company can impact share price performance, including significant geopolitical developments and uncertainty therein, commercial and new business developments, operational performance and metal price and metal price forecasting fluctuations. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine had a significant effect on the Company's share price as investor perception was affected across all business sectors.
*Based on yahoo finance closing prices for 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Group maintained sufficient funding to develop and expand operations during the year reported.
The West Kytlim asset, following considerable investment over the past number of years is considered by management to be fully capitalised and capable of sustained production at current levels for a life of mine in excess of 15 years, excluding further resources and reserves to be defined in both the West Kytlim Flanks and Typil licence areas adjacent to the mining licence.
No further significant expenses are forecast for the Monchetundra project.
The NKT Project is being assessed either as a standalone mine relaunch adjacent to the Monchetundra Project or with its reserves and resources integrated with those at the Monchetundra Project for concurrent development, with exploration work completed.
A Loan Facility was taken out with Sanderson Capital Partners in September 2024. Drawdowns were made in 2024 totalling £400,000.
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
| Note | Year to 31 December 2024 | Year to 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Sales | 8 | 6,636,001 | 2,069,262 |
| Cost of sales | 9 | (6,701,131) | (1,564,224) |
| Gross (loss)/profit | (65,130) | 505,038 | |
| Administrative costs | 9 | (2,055,218) | (1,185,490) |
| Investment income | 3,232 | 55,159 | |
| Finance cost | 10 | (144,695) | (83,101) |
| Other gains | 11 | - | 391,983 |
| Other losses | 11 | (6,385,687) | (6,364,529) |
| Loss before tax | (8,647,498) | (6,680,940) | |
| Income tax expense | 12 | (347) | (2,001) |
| Loss for the year | (8,647,845) | (6,682,941) |
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:
| Note | Year to 31 December 2024 | Year to 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| NCI share of foreign exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 15 | 901,049 | 530,146 |
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:
| Note | Year to 31 December 2024 | Year to 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Parent's share of foreign exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 2,319,969 | 1,352,061 | |
| Other comprehensive expense for the year, net of tax | 3,221,018 | 1,882,207 | |
| Total comprehensive loss for the year | (5,426,827) | (4,800,734) | |
| Loss for the year attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the parent | (6,552,157) | (5,486,899) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 15 | (2,095,688) | (1,196,042) |
| (8,647,845) | (6,682,941) | ||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the parent | (4,232,188) | (4,134,838) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 15 | (1,194,639) | (665,896) |
| (5,426,827) | (4,800,734) | ||
Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the parent:
| Note | Year to 31 December 2024 | Year to 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Basic and diluted loss (pence per share) | 27 | (0.23) | (0.19) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated statement of financial position
| Note | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 13 | 6,928,215 | 10,210,983 |
| Assets in the course of construction | 13 | 161,131 | 336,131 |
| Intangible assets | 14 | 2,761,023 | 3,148,382 |
| Total non-current assets | 9,850,369 | 13,695,496 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 17 | 322,597 | 2,305,108 |
| Trade and other receivables | 18 | 1,482,947 | 1,736,589 |
| Other financial assets | 30,561 | 63,610 | |
| Current tax asset | 3,019 | 5,806 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 3,682,292 | 1,318,065 |
| Total current assets | 5,521,416 | 5,429,178 | |
| Total assets | 15,371,785 | 19,124,674 | |
| EQUITY | |||
| Issued capital | 20 | 61,575,811 | 61,233,311 |
| Other reserves | 22 | 6,868,839 | 4,548,870 |
| Accumulated losses | (50,609,713) | (44,057,556) | |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | 17,834,937 | 21,724,625 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 15 | (5,262,083) | (4,067,444) |
| Total equity | 12,572,854 | 17,657,181 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | - | 24,966 | |
| Provisions | 25 | 250,695 | 397,747 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 250,695 | 422,713 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 23 | 262,706 | 44,014 |
| Lease liabilities | 26,105 | 139,178 | |
| Trade and other payables | 24 | 2,101,359 | 861,498 |
| Current tax liabilities | 221 | 90 | |
| Provisions | 25 | 157,845 | - |
| Total current liabilities | 2,548,236 | 1,044,780 | |
| Total liabilities | 2,798,931 | 1,467,493 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 15,371,785 | 19,124,674 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Note | Share capital | Share premium | Deferred shares | Other reserves | Translation reserve | Accumulated losses | Attributable to equity holders of the parent | Non-controlling interest | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 2,853,560 | 51,308,068 | 7,025,483 | 3,924,026 | (343,097) | (38,954,777) | 25,813,263 | (3,401,548) | 22,411,715 | |
| Issue of ordinary shares on exercise of options | 20 | 11,000 | 35,200 | - | - | - | - | 46,200 | - | 46,200 |
| Reversal on cancellation or exercise of options and warrants | - | - | - | (384,120) | - | 384,120 | - | - | - | |
| Transaction with owners | 11,000 | 35,200 | - | (384,120) | - | 384,120 | 46,200 | - | 46,200 | |
| Loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (5,486,899) | (5,486,899) | (1,196,042) | (6,682,941) | |
| - | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 22 | 1,352,061 | - | 1,352,061 | 530,146 | 1,882,207 | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year ended 31 December 2023 | - | - | - | - | 1,352,061 | (5,486,899) | (4,134,838) | (665,896) | (4,800,734) | |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 2,864,560 | 51,343,268 | 7,025,483 | 3,539,906 | 1,008,964 | (44,057,556) | 21,724,625 | (4,067,444) | 17,657,181 | |
| Note | Share capital | Share premium | Deferred shares | Other reserves | Translation reserve | Accumulated losses | Attributable to equity holders of the parent | Non-controlling interest | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 2,864,560 | 51,343,268 | 7,025,483 | 3,539,906 | 1,008,964 | (44,057,556) | 21,724,625 | (4,067,444) | 17,657,181 | |
| Conversion of loan notes | 14,822 | 327,678 | - | - | - | - | 342,500 | - | 342,500 | |
| Transaction with owners | 14,822 | 327,678 | - | - | - | - | 342,500 | - | 342,500 | |
| Loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (6,552,157) | (6,552,157) | (2,095,688) | (8,647,845) | |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 22 | 2,319,969 | - | 2,319,969 | 901,049 | 3,221,018 | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year ended 31 December 2024 | - | - | - | - | 2,319,969 | (6,552,157) | (4,232,188) | (1,194,639) | (5,426,827) | |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 2,879,382 | 51,670,946 | 7,025,483 | 3,539,906 | 3,328,933 | (50,609,713) | 17,834,937 | (5,262,083) | 12,572,854 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Note | Year to 31 December 2024 | Year to 31 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Loss for the year | (8,647,845) | (6,682,941) | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss | 347 | 2,001 | |
| Depreciation of non-current assets | 13 | 369,486 | 1,139,921 |
| Stripping assets transferred to inventory | 13 | 2,614,205 | - |
| Finance costs recognised in profit or loss | 10 | 144,695 | 83,101 |
| Investment income recognised in profit or loss | (3,232) | (55,159) | |
| Loss recognised on disposal of investments | - | 53,408 | |
| Loss recognised on valuation of inventory | - | (391,983) | |
| Rehabilitation cost recognised in profit or loss | 40,374 | 104,158 | |
| Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses | 11 | 6,385,687 | 6,311,121 |
| 903,717 | 563,626 | ||
| Movement in working capital | |||
| Decrease/(increase) in inventories | 1,521,567 | 1,372,033 | |
| Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables | (2,328) | 840,011 | |
| (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables | 1,523,743 | (987,299) | |
| Cash inflow/(outflow) from operations | 3,946,699 | 1,788,371 | |
| Income tax paid | 1,410 | (2,965) | |
| Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities | 3,948,109 | 1,785,406 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Proceeds from sale of investment securities | - | 3,651,014 | |
| Investment income | 2,276 | 382 | |
| Amounts advanced to non-related parties | - | (61,620) | |
| Proceeds from repayment of non-related party loans | 25,294 | - | |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 13 | (1,522,327) | (3,519,254) |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | - | |
| Payment for exploration and evaluation assets | 14 | (221,409) | (912,820) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,716,166) | (842,298) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from issue of equity shares | - | 46,200 | |
| Proceeds from issue of convertible loan notes | 342,500 | - | |
| Proceeds from short-term loan | 23 | 506,883 | 44,014 |
| Repayment of short-term loan | (300,151) | - | |
| Repayment of lease liability | (125,962) | (116,905) | |
| Interest paid | (29,096) | (49,887) | |
| Net cash used in from financing activities | 394,174 | (76,578) | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 2,626,116 | 866,531 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies | (261,889) | (558,374) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,318,065 | 1,009,908 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 3,682,292 | 1,318,065 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Notes to the financial statements
1 General information
Eurasia Mining Plc (the "Company") is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Great Britain with its registered office at International House, 142 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4EF, United Kingdom and principal place of business at Clubhouse Holborn, 20 St Andrew Street, EC4A 3AG, United Kingdom. The Company's shares are listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange plc. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively "Group") are related to the exploration for and development of battery metals, platinum group metals, gold and other minerals as well as green hydrogen projects.
2 Going concern
As at 31 December 2024, the Group's cash balance was £3,682,292 (£1,318,065 in 2023).
The Group's debt consists of (i) borrowings of £262,706 (at 31 December 2023 - £44,014) and (ii) lease liabilities in relation to the acquisition of mining machinery for a total amount of £ 26,105 (at 31 December 2023 - £164,144).
Other items:
- 41,551,563 warrants over ordinary shares of 0.1p each in the Company. These warrants, which were granted to institutional investors on 23 September 2021, have an exercise price of 26p per share, being the Company's share price at the time of grant.
- warrants over 72,033,188 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 8.74p per ordinary share.
- HMRC VAT refunds expected to currently net £453,679 during 2025.
In parallel, the Russian assets are for sale and discussions continue with several parties.
The Directors have prepared detailed bottom-up financial forecasts to address these various scenarios for the Group's operations. The forecasts for the current mining operations in Russia show that sufficient cashflow is expected to be generated in Russia to finance the operating costs of its operations, expenditure across other parts of its asset portfolio and to keep the projects in good standing. The cash at bank at 31 December 2024 is assessed as sufficient to sustain its costs including the cross-listing in London and in Astana for at least until the end of 2026.
Basis of preparation of the financial statements and disclosure
The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Directors are of the opinion that the Group has sufficient funds to meet ongoing working capital and general corporate expenses.
Material accounting policies
Amendments to IFRS 16: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024 and must applied retrospectively to sale and leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application of IFRS 16. Earlier application is permitted and that fact must be disclosed.
The amendments have no impact on the Group's financial statements .
Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current
- What is meant by a right to defer settlement;
- That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period;
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024 and must be applied retrospectively. The amendments have no impact on the Group's financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 - Supplier Finance Arrangements
The amendments have no impact on the Group's financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 21: Lack of Exchangeability
On 15 August 2023, the IASB issued Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates). The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025. IAS 21 sets out the requirements for determining the exchange rate to be used for recording a foreign currency transaction into the functional currency and translating a foreign operation into a different currency. If a currency lacks exchangeability, it can be difficult to determine an appropriate exchange rate to use. While relatively uncommon, a lack of exchangeability might arise when a government imposes foreign exchange controls that prohibit the exchange of a currency or that limit the volume of foreign currency transactions.
The Group is currently assessing the impact of the amendments on the Group's financial statements.
4 Summary of material accounting policies
4.1 Basis of preparation
4.2 Presentation of financial statements
4.3 Basis of consolidation
- Power over the investee;
- Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee;
- The ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of investor's returns.
4.4 Business combinations
In a business combination achieved in stages, the Group remeasure its previously held equity interest in the acquiree at its acquisition-date fair value and recognise the resulting gain or loss, if any, in profit or loss or other comprehensive income, as appropriate.
4.5 Foreign currencies
Functional and presentation currency
Transaction and balances
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Group companies
4.6 Share-based payments
4.7 Revenue
The Group has determined that it is the principal in the sales transactions as the Group holds the mining licence and has the rights to the underlying resources. The Group controls the sales process, from selecting the customer to determining sales price.
4.8 Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
Deferred tax
4.9 Property, plant and equipment
Mining assets
Stripping activity asset costs
In alluvial mining operations, it is necessary to remove overburden and other waste in order to access or improve access to the ore body. Associated costs are recognised as a stripping activity asset. A stripping activity asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently carried at cost less depreciation and impairment losses.
A stripping activity asset is depreciated on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the identified component of the ore body that becomes more accessible as a result of the stripping activity. The Company incurs stripping costs in a staged manner for specific, identified locations. Once the extraction activities in a particular location are complete, the related capitalised stripping asset is charged to the profit and loss account (i.e., units of production method)."
Assets under construction
Assets under construction are fixed asset investments that have not been commissioned by the year-end. The expenses associated with acquisition, building, delivery and other allowed expenses are first capitalised as assets under construction and then, once completed, depreciated over their useful life.
Other assets
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Plant & machinery 3-30 years
4.10 Intangible assets
Exploration and evaluation of mineral resources
Exploration and evaluation expenditure comprise costs that are directly attributable to:
- researching and analysing existing exploration data;
- conducting geological studies, exploratory drilling and sampling;
- examining and testing extraction and treatment methods; and/or
- compiling prefeasibility and feasibility studies.
Expenditures related to the development of mineral resources shall not be recognised as exploration and evaluation assets.
Exploration and evaluation of mineral resources shall no longer be classified as intangible assets when the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable, hence, they are reclassified as property, plant and equipment. Exploration and evaluation of mineral resources shall be assessed for impairment, and any impairment loss recognised, before reclassification.
4.11 Investments in subsidiary undertakings
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
4.12 Impairment testing for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
In assessing whether an impairment is required, the carrying value of the asset is compared with its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) and value in use (VIU).The FVLCD is estimated based on future discounted cash flows expected to be generated from the continued use of the asset, including any expansion prospects and eventual disposal, using market-based commodity prices, exchange assumptions, estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, production levels, operating costs and capital requirements based on the latest life of mine plans. These cash flows were discounted using a real post-tax discount rate that reflect the current market assessments of time value of money.
4.13 Inventories
4.14 Cash
4.15 Financial instruments
Recognition and derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.
Classification and initial measurement of financial assets
Financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs (where applicable). ). In subsequent period, financial assets are recognised at amortised cost.
Classification and initial measurement of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings or payables as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. In subsequent periods, financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost.
Impairment of financial assets
Trade and other receivables and contract assets
The Group assess impairment of trade receivables on a collective basis as they possess shared credit risk characteristics they have been grouped based on the days past due.
Financial liabilities at amortised cost (Loans and Borrowings)
Amounts borrowed from third parties are recorded initially at fair value, being the amount received under the agreements less issuance costs, and subsequently measure at amortised cost using an effective interest rate. There are times when there are conversion options included in the Group's borrowing agreements. The conversion options are analysed under IAS 32 - Financial Instruments: presentation to determine the proper classification. If the option is determined to be equity, the fair value of the conversion option is included in other reserves, with the fair value of the liability portion being recorded as a liability with interest accruing under the effective interest rate. If the conversion option is determined to be a liability, it is treated as a derivative financial instrument measured at fair value through profit or loss.
When a conversion option is exercised, the fair value of the shares issued is recorded in share capital and share premium. The amortised carrying value of the liability portion is extinguished. If the conversion option is an equity instrument, this is reclassified/adjustedto retained earnings. If the conversion option is a liability component, it is extinguished. Any difference between the carrying value of the liability and the conversion option and the fair value of share issued is taken to the profit and loss as gain or loss on extinguishment.
Warrants
The Company has issued warrants in association with debt and equity issuances and as compensation to suppliers or vendors in exchange for services. These are determined to be equity instruments. When warrants are issued with debt or as compensation to suppliers or vendors, the value of the warrants are included within the share-based payments reserve that sits within the other reserve. When warrants are issued together with equity issuances any fair value associated with these are recognised when the warrants are exercised within share premium. On exercise of the warrants, the value of the warrants are transferred from other reserves to the profit and loss reserve as applicable.
4.16 Provisions
Environmental protection, rehabilitation and closure costs
4.17 Segmental reporting
5 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
5.1 Key sources of estimation uncertainty
5.1.1 Provision for environmental rehabilitation
Provision is made for close down, restoration and environmental rehabilitation costs based on the estimated future costs using information available at the reporting date. Costs are estimated based on the observable local prices, fees and already agreed contract for specific jobs. The provision is discounted using a risk-free discount rate from 15.01% to 18.91%attributed to the Russian Federal bonds with corresponding maturity.
5.1.2 Impairment review of the mining assets
The impairment assessment of the West Kytlim mining asset was performed by calculating the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use and compared against the carrying value of the mining assets. Projected cash flows from 2024 to 2043 were used to assess the fair value less costs of disposal. The chosen period is consistent with the quantity of the approved reserves and resources and available for mining operations. No impairment has been recognised.
Assumptions used throughout 2024-2043:
Platinum/Gold price $1,172-1,381/oz / $1,825/oz
Pt grade 0.45 g/tonne
Process recovery 89.7%
Post-tax discount rate 7.74%
5.1.3 Impairment review of the intangible asset
Intangible asset represents the Monchetundra development and Nittis-Kumuzhya-Travyanaya (the "NKT") exploration and evaluation assets. NKT, previously referred to as The Monchetundra Flanks, is a northeast extension of the Monchetundra mineralisation. Monchetundra has been assessed as an economically viable asset for the purpose of preparing and submitting a Definitive Feasibility Study for the mines development. Parameters of the assessment have been evaluated by an expert panel of mining industry professionals and are being regularly evaluated by the Company for signs which can trigger impairment of the asset. The NKT exploration and evaluation asset falls under the IFRS 6 treatment. There were no indicators of impairment identified during the course of the year ended 31 December 2024.
5.1.4. Impairment of investments in subsidiary and receivables from subsidiaries
The Company's financial statements, and in particular its investments in and receivables from subsidiaries, are affected by certain of the critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty.
The critical estimates and judgments referred to application of the expected credit loss model to intercompany receivables (note 26). Management determined that the interest free on demand loans were required to be assessed on the lifetime expected credit loss approach and assessed scenarios considering risks of loss events and the amounts which could be realised on the loans. In doing so, consideration was given to factors such as the cash held by subsidiaries and the underlying forecasts of the Group's divisions and their incorporation of prospective risks and uncertainties.
In relation to impairment of investments in subsidiary please refer to Note 4.11.
6 Segmental information
During the year under review management identified the Group consisting of separate segments:
| West Kytlim | Monchetundra | Corporate and other segments | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical location | Urals Mountains, Russia | Kola Peninsula, Russia | London, UK | |
| Activity | Operating mine and revenue generating unit | Licenced mining project | Management and investment | |
| 2024 | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Non-current assets | 7,046,034 | 2,703,478 | 100,857 | 9,850,369 |
| Total assets | 11,929,783 | 2,879,656 | 562,346 | 15,371,785 |
| Total liability | 1,102,666 | 489,845 | 1,206,420 | 2,798,931 |
| Revenue | 6,636,001 | 0 | 6,636,001 | |
| Loss for the year | (6,024,469) | (839,292) | (1,784,084) | (8,647,845) |
| 2023 | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Non-current assets | 10,109,352 | 3,107,756 | 478,388 | 13,695,496 |
| Total assets | 14,786,256 | 3,273,798 | 1,064,620 | 19,124,674 |
| Total liability | 817,921 | 182,004 | 467,568 | 1,467,493 |
| Revenue | 2,069,262 | - | - | 2,069,262 |
| Loss for the year | (3,196,028) | (866,563) | (2,620,350) | (6,682,941) |
| 7 Employees | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| By the Company | 3 | 3 | ||
| By the Group | 78 | 77 | ||
| 8 Revenue | ||||
| Disaggregation of by primary markets is as follows: | ||||
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Revenue from sale of platinum and other precious metals | 6,636,001 | - | 2,069,262 | - |
| Revenue from management services | - | 120,000 | - | 120,000 |
| 6,636,001 | 120,000 | 2,069,262 | 120,000 | |
| Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers: | ||||
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| Russia | Cyprus | Russia | Cyprus | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Revenue from external customers | ||||
| - Sale of platinum and other precious metals | 6,636,001 | - | 2,069,262 | - |
| Revenue from related parties | ||||
| - Management services | - | 120,000 | - | 120,000 |
| 6,636,001 | 120,000 | 2,069,262 | 120,000 | |
| Timing of revenue recognition | ||||
| At a point of time | 6,636,001 | - | 2,069,262 | - |
| Over time | - | 120,000 | - | 120,000 |
| 6,636,001 | 120,000 | 2,069,262 | 120,000 | |
Revenue recognised in 2024 relates to the sale of PGM concentrate from the stockpile of 2022 and 2024 (2023: PGM concentrate from the stockpile of 2022).
9 Profit/(loss) for the year
Profit/(loss) for the year has been arrived at after charging:
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost of sales | (6,701,131) | - | (1,564,224) | - |
| Administrative expenses | (2,055,218) | (1,306,844) | (1,185,490) | (1,947,134) |
| Cost of sales includes: | ||||
| Cost of concentrate sold | (6,701,131) | - | (1,564,224) | - |
| Administration expenses include: | ||||
| Staff benefits expenses | 836,965 | 495,880 | 1,000,362 | 678,413 |
| Depreciation* | 19,486 | - | 20,921 | 419 |
| Audit fees payable | 74,208 | 74,208 | 142,924 | 142,924 |
| Staff benefits expense: | ||||
| Wages, salaries and Directors' fees | 743,242 | 478,382 | 904,524 | 654,582 |
| Social security costs | 93,723 | 17,498 | 94,737 | 22,730 |
| Other short-term benefits | - | 1,101 | 1,101 | |
| 836,965 | 495,880 | 1,000,362 | 678,413 | |
* * Total depreciation for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £369,486 (2023: £1,139,921)
10 Finance cost
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Interest on obligations under finance leases | 17,159 | - | 49,887 | - |
| Interest on unsecured borrowings | 59,770 | 32,699 | ||
| Unwinding of discounts on provisions | 67,766 | - | 33,214 | - |
| 144,695 | 32,699 | 83,101 | - | |
| 11 Other gains and losses | ||||
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Gains | ||||
| Reversal of loss on valuation of inventories to net realisable value * | - | - | 391,983 | - |
| - | - | 391,983 | - | |
| Losses | ||||
| Net foreign exchange loss | (6,385,687) | (258,215) | (6,311,121) | (162,020) |
| Loss on disposal of investments | - | - | (53,408) | (53,408) |
* In 2022 the Group took a decision to postpone the sale of platinum and other metals due to a strong Ruble and low platinum price. Improved parameters of valuation led to partial reversal of the loss recognised in 2022.
12 Income taxes
tax charged in the statement of profit and loss
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Group | |
| £ | £ | |
| Current tax | (347) | (2,001) |
| (347) | (2,001) |
Tax payable by the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 is £221 (2023: £90).
Reconciliation of the total tax charge
| Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Group | |
| £ | £ | |
| Loss before tax | (8,647,498) | (6,680,940) |
| Current tax at 25% (2023: 23.5%) | (2,161,874) | (1,570,021) |
| Adjusted for the effect of: | ||
| Unrecognised tax losses carried forward | 2,161,527 | 1,568,020 |
| Actual tax expense | 347 | 2,001 |
Total accumulated tax losses at 31 December 2024 - £28,126,784, (31 December 2023 - £28,348,555)
The Group operates in the following jurisdictions with the following applicable tax rates:
| Jurisdiction | Year to 3 1 December 2024 | Year to 3 1 December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25%* | 23.5%* |
| Russia | 20% | 20% |
| Cyprus | 12.5% | 12.5% |
*UK companies are subject to corporate income tax of 25% effective April 1, 2023 from the previous tax rate of 19% (average tax rate in 2023 is 23.5%).
Tax payable for the year ended 31 December 2023 is £221 (2023: £90).
13 Property, plant and equipment
Group property, plant and equipment
| Mining asset | Stripping asset | Property | Plant and machinery | Right of use assets | Office fixture and fittings | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost | |||||||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 4,381,562 | 717,169 | 23,976 | 5,970,174 | 780,699 | 12,332 | 11,885,912 |
| Additions | 2,598 | 2,703,247 | - | - | 30,621 | 1,974 | 2,738,440 |
| Transfer from assets under construction | - | - | - | 991,394 | - | - | 991,394 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | (1,433) | - | (2,298) | (3,731) |
| Exchange differences | (881,649) | (153,851) | (1,604) | (1,280,750) | (167,479) | (2,152) | (2,487,485) |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 3,502,511 | 3,266,565 | 22,372 | 5,679,385 | 643,841 | 9,856 | 13,124,530 |
| Additions | 88,887 | 778,978 | - | 443,032 | - | 2 | 1,310,899 |
| Transfer from assets under construction | - | - | - | 319,213 | - | - | 319,213 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | (185,968) | - | (164) | (186,132) |
| Charged to Profit and loss | - | (2,614,205) | - | - | - | - | (2,614,205) |
| Exchange differences | (611,026) | (653,202) | (1,175) | (1,135,686) | (128,747) | (1,970) | (2,531,806) |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 2,980,372 | 778,136 | 21,197 | 5,119,976 | 515,094 | 7,724 | 9,422,499 |
| Depreciation | |||||||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | (872,345) | - | (1,397) | (985,157) | (417,803) | (8,979) | (2,285,681) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | 1,433 | - | 2,298 | 3,731 |
| Depreciation expense | - | - | (81) | (1,005,627) | (131,950) | (2,263) | (1,139,921) |
| Exchange differences | 205,534 | - | 299 | 211,339 | 89,630 | 1,522 | 508,324 |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | (666,811) | - | (1,179) | (1,778,012) | (460,123) | (7,422) | (2,913,547) |
| Disposals | - | - | - | 185,968 | - | 164 | 186,132 |
| Depreciation expense | - | - | (60) | (329,776) | (38,732) | (918) | (369,486) |
| Exchange differences | 153,345 | - | 237 | 355,543 | 92,008 | 1,484 | 602,617 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | (513,466) | - | (1,002) | (1,566,277) | (406,847) | (6,692) | (2,494,284) |
| Carrying amount: | |||||||
| at 31 December 2024 | 2,466,906 | 778,136 | 20,195 | 3,553,699 | 108,247 | 1,032 | 6,928,215 |
| at 31 December 2023 | 2,835,700 | 3,266,565 | 21,193 | 3,901,373 | 183,718 | 2,434 | 10,210,983 |
The Group's right of use assets represents plant and machinery type assets acquired under lease terms.
The stripping asset is also a component of the mining assets; however, this is being shown separate from the mining assets for presentational purpose.
Assets in the course of construction
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||
| Balance at 1 January | 336,131 | 696,026 |
| Additions | 211,428 | 780,814 |
| Commissioned assets | (319,213) | (991,394) |
| Exchange differences | (67,215) | (149,315) |
| Balance at 31 December | 161,131 | 336,131 |
| 14 Intangible assets | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||
| Balance at 1 January | 3,148,382 | 2,859,368 |
| Additions | 221,409 | 912,820 |
| Exchange differences | (608,768) | (623,806) |
| Balance at 31 December | 2,761,023 | 3,148,382 |
At 31 December 2024 the Group's intangible asset consisted of the Monchetundra development assets and Nittis-Kumuzhya-Travyanaya (the "NKT") development assets.
The Company did not directly own any intangible assets at 31 December 2024 (2024: nil).
15 Subsidiaries
Details of the Company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2023 are as follows:
| Name of subsidiary | Place of incorporation | Proportion of ordinary shares held | Principal activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urals Alluvial Platinum Limited | Lampousa 1, 1095, Nocosia, Cyprus | 100% | Holding Company | |
| ZAO Eurasia Mining Service | Office 219/7, 36 Engelsa Street, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Region, Russian Federation | 100% | Holding Company | |
| ZAO Kosvinsky Kamen | 1, Pushkina Street, Kytlym Settlement, Karpinsk, Sverdlovsk Region, Russian Federation | 68% | Mineral Evaluation | |
| ZAO Terskaya Mining Company | Office 110, 23, Komsomolskaya Street, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region, Russian Federation | 80% | Mineral Evaluation | |
| ZAO Yuksporskaya Mining Company | Office 110, 23, Komsomolskaya Street, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region, Russian Federation | 100% | Mineral Evaluation | |
| OOO Kola Mining | Office 110, 23, Komsomolskaya Street, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region, Russian Federation | 100% | Mineral Evaluation | |
| OOO Kola Nickel | Office 110, 23, Komsomolskaya Street, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region, Russian Federation | 100% | Mineral Evaluation | |
| Eurasia Mining (UK) Limited | 142 International House Cromwell Road, London, UK | 100% | Dormant company | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Investment in subsidiaries (i) | 1,132,246 | 1,132,246 | ||
| Subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests ("NCI") | ||||
| Summary of non-controlling interest | ||||
| 2024 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| As at 1 January | (4,067,444) | (3,401,548) | ||
| Loss attributable to NCI | (2,095,688) | (1,196,042) | ||
| Exchange differences | 901,049 | 530,146 | ||
| As at 31 December | (5,262,083) | (4,067,444) | ||
| Non-controlling interest on subsidiary basis | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| ZAO Kosvinsky Kamen | (4,238,774) | (3,174,845) | ||
| ZAO Terskaya Mining Company | (1,023,309) | (892,599) | ||
| (5,262,083) | (4,067,444) | |||
| ZAO Kosvinsky Kamen | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Non-current assets | 7,046,034 | 10,109,352 | ||
| Current assets | 4,883,749 | 4,676,904 | ||
| Total assets | 11,929,783 | 14,786,256 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | 21,239,646 | 21,406,796 | ||
| Current liabilities | 2,085,878 | 1,333,528 | ||
| Total liabilities | 23,325,524 | 22,740,324 | ||
| Net assets | (11,395,741) | (7,954,068) | ||
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | (7,156,967) | (4,779,223) | ||
| Non-controlling interests | (4,238,774) | (3,174,845) | ||
| Loss for the year attributable to owners of the parent | (4,096,639) | (2,173,299) | ||
| Loss for the year attributable to NCI | (1,927,830) | (1,022,729) | ||
| Loss for the year | (6,024,469) | (3,196,028) | ||
| Total comprehensive expense for the year attributable to owners of the parent | (2,377,744) | (1,163,422) | ||
| Total comprehensive expense for the year attributable to NCI | (1,063,929) | (472,363) | ||
| Total comprehensive expense for the year | (3,441,673) | (1,635,785) | ||
| Net cash outflow from operating activities | (3,317,099) | (2,416,882) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | 1,249,485 | (2,638,626) | ||
| Net cash from financing activities | 122,959 | 990,614 | ||
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow | (1,944,656) | (4,064,894) | ||
| ZAO Terskaya Mining Company | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Non-current assets | 2,703,478 | 3,107,756 | ||
| Current assets | 176,178 | 166,042 | ||
| Total assets | 2,879,656 | 3,273,798 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | 3,075,699 | 3,075,223 | ||
| Current liabilities | 1,538,785 | 1,490,743 | ||
| Total liabilities | 4,614,484 | 4,565,966 | ||
| Net assets | (1,734,828) | (1,292,168) | ||
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | (711,519) | (399,569) | ||
| Non-controlling interests | (1,023,309) | (892,599) | ||
| Profit (loss) for the year attributable to owners of the parent | (671,434) | (693,250) | ||
| Profit (loss) for the year attributable to NCI | (167,858) | (173,313) | ||
| Profit (loss) for the year | (839,292) | (866,563) | ||
| Total comprehensive expense for the year attributable to owners of the parent | (311,950) | (486,089) | ||
| Total comprehensive income (expense) for the year attributable to NCI | (130,710) | (193,533) | ||
| Total comprehensive income (expense) for the year | (442,660) | (679,622) | ||
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities | (944,516) | (695,382) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (234,695) | (1,037,486) | ||
| Net cash from financing activities | 501,569 | 883,458 | ||
| Net cash (outflow)/inflow | (677,642) | (849,410) | ||
| 16 Other financial assets | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Current | ||||
| Advances to related parties | - | 29,005,853 | - | 28,880,560 |
| - | 29,005,853 | - | 28,880,560 | |
The Group has assessed the estimated credit losses of these loans and given the effective interest rate of the loans is 0%, there would be an immaterial loss expected on these loans.
Amounts due from related parties are non-interest bearing and are repayable on demand. No advances were made in 2024.
17 Inventories
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Platinum concentrate | - | 2,145,033 | - | |
| Stores | 322,597 | - | 160,075 | - |
| 322,597 | - | 2,305,108 | - |
Inventories held by the Group are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value (Note 11). The inventory recognised as expense is recorded under cost of sales (Note 9).
18 Trade and other receivables
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Trade receivables | 948,766 | - | 760,374 | - |
| Prepayments | 16,077 | 8,117 | 126,330 | 113,585 |
| VAT receivable | 445,525 | 419,000 | 343,425 | 327,130 |
| Mining tax receivable | - | - | 404,195 | - |
| Other receivables | 72,579 | 15,808 | 102,265 | 15,808 |
| Due from related parties (note 27) | - | 803,978 | - | 1,247,036 |
| 1,482,947 | 1,246,903 | 1,736,589 | 1,703,559 | |
| 19 Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash at bank | 3,682,292 | 11,737 | 1,318,065 | 110,553 |
| 3,682,292 | 11,737 | 1,318,065 | 110,553 | |
| 20 Issued Capital | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
Issued and fully paid ordinary shares with a nominal value of 0.1p
| Number | 2,879,381,734 | 2,864,559,995 |
| Nominal value (£) | 2,879,382 | 2,864,560 |
Issued and fully paid deferred shares with a nominal value of 4.9p
| Number | 143,377,203 | 143,377,203 |
| Nominal value (£) | 7,025,483 | 7,025,483 |
| Share premium | ||
| Value (£) | 51,670,946 | 51,343,268 |
| Total issued capital (£) | 61,575,811 | 61,233,311 |
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.
Deferred shares have attached to them the following rights and restrictions:
- they do not entitle the holders to receive any dividends and distributions;
- on return of capital on a winding up the holders of the deferred shares are only entitled to receive the amount paid up on such shares after the holders of the ordinary shares have received the sum of 0.1p for each ordinary share held by them and do not have any other right to participate in the assets of the Company.
Issue of ordinary share capital in 2024:
| Price in pence per share | Number | Nominal value £ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| As at 1 January 2024 | 2,864,559,995 | 2,864,560 | |
| 10-December-2024 - Issue of shares under financing terms | 2.3 | 14,821,739 | 14,822 |
| 14,821,739 | 14,822 | ||
| As at 31 December 2024 | 2,879,381,734 | 2,879,382 |
21 Share based payments
Warrants outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:
| Expiry date | Exercise price in pence per share | Number of instruments as at 31 December 2024 | Number of instruments as at 31 December 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrants | |||
| 20 May 2024 | 26.5 | - | 53,306,751 |
| Instruments extended from23 September 2024 to 30 June 2025 | 26.0 | 41,551,563 | 41,551,563 |
| 10 December 2026 | 4.0 | 54,347,826 | |
| Weighted average exercise price | 26.28 | 95,899,389 | 94,858,314 |
| Total contingently issuable shares at 31 December | 95,899,389 | 94,858,314 | |
All the listed warrants were exercisable as at 31 December 2024 (2023 - all).
54,347,826 warrants were granted by the Group in 2024 (2023: nil).
| (Price expressed in pence per share) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average exercise price | No. of warrants | Average exercise price | No. of warrants | |
| Warrant s | ||||
| At 1 January | 26.28 | 94,858,314 | 26.28 | 94,858,314 |
| Expired | 26.5 | (53,306,751) | ||
| Granted | 4.0 | 54,347,826 | ||
| At 31 December | 13.53 | 95,899,389 | 26.28 | 94,858,314 |
| 22 Other reserves | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Capital redemption reserve | 3,539,906 | 3,539,906 | 3,539,906 | 3,539,906 |
| Foreign currency translation reserve: | ||||
| At 1 January | 1,008,964 | - | (343,097) | - |
| Recognised in the period | 2,319,969 | - | 1,352,061 | - |
| At 31 December | 3,328,933 | - | 1,008,964 | - |
| Share-based payments reserve: | ||||
| At 1 January | - | - | 384,120 | 384,120 |
| Utilised on exercise of options | - | - | (26,424) | (26,424) |
| Reversed on expired options | - | - | (357,696) | (357,696) |
| At 31 December | - | - | - | - |
| 6,868,839 | 3,539,906 | 4,548,870 | 3,539,906 | |
The share-based payments reserve represents (i) reserve arisen on the grant of share options to employees under the employee share option plan and (ii) reserve arisen on the grant of warrants under terms of professional service agreements and/or issued under terms of financing arrangements.
23 Borrowings
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Current borrowings | ||||
| Unsecured loan | 262,706 | 90,199 | 44,014 | - |
| 262,706 | 90,199 | 44,014 | - | |
In 2024, the Group entered into a number of unsecured loan facilities to borrow RUB 55.3 million (GBP 215,502 at the rate exchange rate as at 31 December 2024) at 20% per annum. The loans were partly repaid in 2024, the remaining amount of RUB 24.5 million (GBP 172,507 at the exchange rate as at 31 December 2024) was repaid in January 2025.
On 6 September 2024 the Company signed a convertible loan agreement with Sanderson Capital Partners Ltd ("Sanderson") to borrow up to GBP 2,500,000. The loan is repayable in 12 months from the date of signing. Sanderson has an option to convert all or part of the loan into Company's shares.
24 Trade and other payables
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Trade payables | 1,045,818 | - | 270,214 | - |
| Accruals | 198,622 | 118,194 | 1,825,269 | 159,583 |
| Social security and other taxes | 760,759 | - | 46,460 | 7,998 |
| Other payables | 96,160 | 930,486 | 88,936 | 268,962 |
| 2,101,359 | 1,048,680 | 2,230,879 | 436,543 | |
| 25 Provisions | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Long term provision: | ||||
| Environment rehabilitation | 250,695 | 397,747 | ||
| Short term provision: | ||||
| Environment rehabilitation | 157,845 | - | ||
| 408,540 | 397,747 | |||
| Movement in provision is as follows | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| At 1 January | 397,747 | 342,695 | ||
| Recognised in the period | 40,374 | 104,158 | ||
| Unwinding of discount and effect of changes in the discount rate | 67,766 | 33,214 | ||
| Exchange differences | (97,347) | (82,321) | ||
| At 31 December | 408,540 | 397,747 | ||
The provision is discounted using a risk-free discount rate of from 15.01% to 18.91% (2023: 12.01% to 12.61%) depending on the commitment terms, attributed to the Russian Federal Bonds.
26 Related party transactions
Transactions with subsidiaries
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Receivables from subsidiaries | 803,978 | 1,247,036 |
| Loans provided to subsidiaries | 29,005,853 | 28,880,560 |
| Service charges to subsidiary | 120,000 | 120,000 |
The amounts owed by subsidiaries are unsecured and receivable on demand.
Transactions with key management personnel
The Group considers that the key management personnel are the Directors of the Company.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Short-term benefits | 328,382 | 415,417 |
| 328,382 | 415,417 |
An analysis of remuneration for each Director of the Company during 2024:
| Name | Position | Salaries, bonuses and allowances | Directors fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| C. Schaffalitzky | Executive Chairman | 120,000 | - | 120,000 |
| I. Rawlinson | Non-Executive Director | - | 55,000 | 55,000 |
| K. Kosaka | Non-Executive Director | 12,632 | 45,000 | 57,632 |
| A. Matyushok | Non-Executive Director | - | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| 183,382 | 145, 000 | 328,382 |
An analysis of remuneration for each Director of the Company during 2023:
| Name | Position | Salaries, bonuses and allowances | Directors fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| C. Schaffalitzky | Executive Chairman | 120,000 | - | 120,000 |
| J. Nieuwenhuys | Executive Director | 10,000 | - | 10,000 |
| I. Rawlinson | Non-Executive Director | - | 55,000 | 55,000 |
| K. Kosaka | Non-Executive Director | 15,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 |
| A. Matyushok | Non-Executive Director | - | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| 270,417 | 145, 000 | 415,417 | ||
| 27 Loss per share | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company | (6,552,157) | (5,486,899) | ||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue | 2,865,450,919 | 2,859,132,598 | ||
| Basic loss per share (pence) | (0.23) | (0.19) | ||
Potential number of shares that could be issued following exercise of warrants:
| Number of exercisable instruments: | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Warrants | 95,899,389 | 94,858,314 |
| 95,899,389 | 94,858,314 |
There is no dilutive effect of share options or warrants (2023: nil) as the Group was in a loss position.
28 Commitments
During 2020 the Group entered into several lease agreements to lease mining plant and equipment. As at 31 December 2024 the average lease term was 0.5 years and present value of minimum lease payments £26,105 (2023: £164,144).
The Group has no other material commitments.
29 Risk management objectives and policies
Financial risk management objectives
The Group's operations are limited at present to investing in entities that undertake mineral exploration. All investments in exploration are capitalised on project basis, which are funded by shareholders funds and fixed rate borrowings. The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including currency, fair value and liquidity risk. The Group seeks to minimise the effect of these risks on a daily basis, though due to its limited activities the Group has not applied policy of using any financial instruments to hedge these risks exposures.
Risk management is carried out by the Company under close board supervision.
Foreign currency risk
The following significant exchange rates have been applied during the year:
| GBP | Average rate | Reporting date spot rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| USD | 1.278 | 1.244 | 1.251 | 1.273 |
| RUB | 118.607 | 106.32 | 141.994 | 113.6 |
| Sensitivity analysis | ||||
| Strengthening | Weakening | |||
| Equity | Profit or loss | Equity | Profit or loss | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| USD (5% movement) | 185,245 | (89) | (167,603) | 81 |
| RUB (5% movement) | 1,021,834 | 373,370 | (924,517) | (337,810) |
| Strengthening | Weakening | |||
| Equity | Profit or loss | Equity | Profit or loss | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| USD (5% movement) | 99,634 | 15,742 | (90,144) | (14,243) |
| RUB (5% movement) | 525,849 | 236,627 | (475,769) | (214,092) |
Interest rate risk
As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the group's operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates.
The Group has interest bearing loan disclosed in the notes 23. All such liabilities are at a fixed rate of interest.
Fair values
Credit risk
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Current loans and advances | 16 | - | 29,005,853 | - | 28,880,560 |
| Trade and other receivables | 18 | 1,482,947 | 1,246,903 | 1,736,589 | 1,703,559 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 3,682,292 | 11,737 | 1,318,065 | 110,553 |
| 5,165,239 | 30,264,493 | 3,054,654 | 30,694,672 |
Liquidity risk
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the board of Directors, which has built an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Group's short, medium and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, borrowing facilities, cash and cash equivalent by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
| Current | Non-current | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | within 12 months | 1 to 2 years | later than 2 years |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| 2024 | |||
| Lease liabilities | 26,105 | - | - |
| Trade and other payables | 2,101,359 | - | - |
| 2,127,464 | - | - | |
| 2023 | |||
| Lease liabilities | 145,384 | 13,926 | - |
| Trade and other payables | 861,498 | - | - |
| 1,006,882 | 13,926 | - | |
| Current | Non-current | ||
| within 12 months | 1 to 2 years | later than 2 years | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| 2024 | |||
| Borrowings | 90,199 | ||
| Trade and other payables | 1,048,680 | - | - |
| 1,138,879 | - | - | |
| 2023 | |||
| Trade and other payables | 433,800 | - | - |
| 433,800 | - | - | |
Capital risk
Capital is monitored on the basis of its carrying amount and summarised as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Company | Group | Company | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Total borrowings | 262,706 | 90,199 | 208,158 | - |
| Less cash and cash equivalents (Note 19) | (3,682,292) | (11,737) | (1,318,065) | (110,553) |
| Net debt | - | 78,462 | - | - |
| Total equity attributable to owners of the Parent | 17,834,937 | 30,257,860 | 21,724,625 | 31,393,118 |
| Total capital | 17,834,937 | 30,257,860 | 21,724,625 | 31,393,118 |
| Gearing | 0% | 0,26% | 0% | 0% |
30 Events after the statement of financial position date
There have been no further adjusting events after the statement of financial position. All external loans (non-intercompany) of the subsidiaries have been repaid to date.
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