Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

   Statement of Compliance

The half-year financial report is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS34 Interim Financial Reporting. The half-year report does not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report and should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report.

Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the half-year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Group's 2021 annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, except for the impact of the Standards and Interpretations described below. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Going Concern

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business.

The directors have considered the funding and operational status of the business in arriving at their assessment of going concern and believe that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate, based upon the following:

·      The ability to further vary cash flow depending upon the achievement of certain milestones within the business plan and;

·      The ability of the Company to obtain funding through various sources, including debt and equity.

However, should the Group be unable to raise further required financing from equity markets or other sources, there is uncertainty which may cast doubt as to whether or not the Group will be able to continue as a going concern and whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial statements.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts nor to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not continue as a going concern.

Exploration and Evaluation Costs

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are carried forward in respect of an area for which the rights to tenure are current and that has not at reporting date reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or relating to, the area of interest are continuing.

Impairment of Exploration and Evaluation Assets

The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale, of the exploration and evaluation assets.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Impairment tests are carried out when there are indicators of impairment in order to identify whether the asset carrying values exceed their recoverable amounts. There is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts. If, after having capitalised the expenditure under the policy, a judgement is made that the recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, the relevant capitalised amount will be written off to profit and loss.

The key areas of judgement and estimation include:

·      Recent exploration and evaluation results and resource estimates;

·      Environmental issues that may impact on the underlying tenements; and

·      Fundamental economic factors that have an impact on the operations and carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Revenue Reporting

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group's activities as described below. The group bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

Revenue from joint operations is recognised based on the Group's share of the sale by the joint operation.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which, for floating rate financial assets, is the rate inherent in the instrument.

Oil and Gas assets

The cost of oil and gas producing assets and capitalised expenditure on oil and gas assets under development are accounted for separately and are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Costs include expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of the item as well as past exploration and evaluation costs.

When an oil and gas asset commences production, costs carried forward are amortised on a units of production basis over the life of the economically recoverable reserves. Changes in factors such as estimates of economically recoverable reserves that affect amortisation calculations do not give rise to prior financial period adjustments and are dealt with on a prospective basis.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance.

New standards and interpretations

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1.     Amounts receivable from other royalty holders in projects operated by Nadsoilco LLC, and funds are to be used predominantly for new well workovers.  

1.     The increase in trade creditors is primarily attributable to creditors in Nadsoilco LLC and relates to amounts owing for prepaid workover costs. The balance includes amounts payable on behalf of other royalty holders for which there are also receivables owing for their share of the workover costs (refer Note 5).

2.     104,452,083 warrants issued to Directors expired on 22 December 2021.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

12.    Reserves (continued)

13.       Segment Information

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Operating segments are identified by the board based on the Oil and Gas projects in Australia the United States. Discrete financial information about each project is reported to the board on a regular basis.

The reportable segments are based on aggregated operating segments determined by the similarity of the economic characteristics, the nature of the activities and the regulatory environment in which those segments operate. The Group has two reportable segments based on the geographical areas of the mineral resource and exploration activities in Australia, the United States. Unallocated results, assets and liabilities represent corporate amounts that are not core to the reportable segments.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

13.       Segment Information (continued)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

13.     Segment Information (continued)