TIDMPYX

RNS Number : 2916M

PYX Resources Limited

13 September 2023

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PYX Resources Limited / EPIC: LSE/NSX: PYX / Market: Standard / Sector: Mining

13 September 2023

PYX Resources Limited

("PYX" or "the Company")

Half Year 2023 Results

Positive Underlying EBITDA, Cash Neutral Status, No Debt and Significant Growth in Zircon Sales

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

   --    Premium Zircon production increased by 33% to 5.7kt 
   --    Premium Zircon sales up 34% to 5.2kt 
   --    8% reduction in cash cost of production per tonne of Premium Zircon 

-- EBITDA of negative US$9.8 million mainly due to the non-cash share-based payment provision of US$7.6m and the non-cash loss on fair value change of financial instrument of US$1.2m

   --    Underlying EBITDA improved by 46% to US$131k 
   --    US$7.2 million cash on balance sheet with no debt 

-- Successful renewal of a 10-year exploration and mining license (maximum term) for the Tisma Mineral Sands project

-- New Indonesian regulation allows export of titanium dioxide with minimum grades of TiO(2) >= 45% for Ilmenite and TiO(2) >= 90% for Rutile

-- Received the licence to export Rutile and Ilmenite, PYX has accumulated a stockpile of 8.0kt of Titanium Dioxide

-- Sustainability (PYX Cares programme): partnered with the Indonesian Red Cross Society in its annual Blood Donor Day for a third year

-- Awarded with the COVID-19 Prevention and Management and Zero Accident Award 2023, both from the Government authorities in Kalimantan

PYX Resources Ltd (NSX: PYX | LSE: PYX), the world's third largest publicly listed Premium Zircon producer by Zircon resources ([1]) , is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 ("HY 2023").

Financial and Operations Summary

Commenting on the half year results, Chairman and Chief Executive of PYX said:

"In the six months to June 2023, PYX has made significant headways in establishing itself as a leading player in the Premium Zircon market. Since its listing in February 2020, the Company has focused on delivering its strategy and creating shareholder value. Today, I am delighted to report several milestones achieved during the period, but I am particularly proud of our operational achievements which resulted in a positive underlying EBITDA in just under two years since our London listing and three years since our Australian listing.

"Looking ahead, PYX remains well positioned for growth with the award of the exploration and mining licence for Tisma and Mandiri's export licence for Rutile and Ilmenite, of which we have 8.5kt stockpiled and are ready to ship at the end of August 2023."

PYX has achieved significant milestones in its third year as a public company following its Australian IPO in 2020 and two years since its London Stock Exchange listing. The Company reported positive underlying EBITDA and finished with the same cash on the balance sheet as 31 December 2022, with no debt, since its initial public offering in February 2020. The Company's strategy of producing and selling Premium Zircon has resulted in a 33% increase in production, from 4.3kt to 5.7kt, and a 34% increase in Premium Zircon sales, from 3.9kt to 5.2kt, compared to the same period last year, which helped to reduce the cash cost of production in US$ per tonne by 8% compared to the same period last year.

This is a significant achievement for PYX Resources. The increase in production and sales of Premium Zircon is a testament to the Company's commitment to providing high-quality products to its customers. PYX Resources' Premium Zircon is highly sought-after in the market due to its superior quality, and the increase in demand for the product is a clear indication of the market's trust in the company's products.

The negative EBITDA and the resulting Net Loss are the result of the non-cash loss on fair value change of financial instrument of US$1.2m and the cancellation of 20,332,494 performance rights convertible into a maximum of 23,532,494 shares. According to Australian Accounting Standards Board 2, share-based payments should be settled or cancelled as an acceleration of vesting. All this with no effect on cash.

The cash on our balance sheet at the end of the first half of this year was slightly higher than at the end of last fiscal year with US$7,232k . This is a result of an increase of Operating Working capital of US$1.4m required for the increase of production, US$1.3m investment in capex and a positive US$2.8m of financial activities, mainly showing the strong support of our shareholders.

Moreover, PYX Resources has successfully renewed its exploration and mining licence for the Tisma Mineral Sands project, with a maximum term of 10 years. The Tisma project is focused on exploring mineral sands and producing and exporting premium grade Zircon. The project has significant inferred resources, including approximately 4.5Mt of zircon, along with gold and Titanium minerals (Rutile and Ilmenite).

The renewal of the exploration and mining licence for Tisma Mineral Sands, our second project, is a significant milestone for PYX Resources. The licence renewal provides the Company with long-term stability and growth opportunities.

Post Period

On 17 August 2023, PYX announced the receipt of the licence for the export of Ilmenite and Rutile ores from the Indonesian government, allowing it to extract, produce, and export 24kt of Zircon, 20kt of Rutile and 50kt of Ilmenite, as well as extract and produce other by-products such as SiO(2) . This followed the introduction of the new Indonesian regulation which allows the export of Titanium Dioxide with minimum grades of TiO(2) >= 45% for Ilmenite and TiO(2) >= 90% for Rutile.

The Company has already stockpiled 8.3kt of Titanium Dioxide feedstock and, with the new export licence, PYX Resources can expand its export opportunities and contribute to the global Ilmenite and Rutile market. The Titanium Dioxide feedstock production industry is valued at around US$4.5 billion annually . ([2])

Moreover, PYX received approval for its Tisma Work Plan and Budget for 2023 from the Energy and Resource Service Department of the Government of the Province of Central Kalimantan. This approval allows the Company to extract and process 24kt of zircon from its Tisma asset, which was acquired in January 2021.

The Work Plan and Budget costs cover various areas, including mining operations, processing, marketing, environment, safety, training, and community development.

Sustainability

PYX remains committed to its PYX Cares program in 2023 and submitted its Second Communication on Progress Report to the United Nations Global Compact Organization which focuses on five key pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

PYX Resources emphasises community engagement and environmental stewardship, implementing projects that empower local communities and protect wildlife and the natural environment. These initiatives aim to create sustainable opportunities and improve the quality of life for the community.

The Company partnered with the Indonesian Red Cross Society in its annual Indonesian National Blood Donor Day, received the Award for Prevention and Management of COVID-19 in the Workplace in 2023, and the Zero Accident Award 2023 from the government authorities in Kalimantan.

These recent developments are expected to contribute significantly to the company's long-term stability and growth opportunities, expand its export capabilities, and contribute to the global business community. PYX Resources is well positioned to continue its growth trajectory and establish itself as a leading player in the zircon market.

2023 Half Year Results Conference Call and Investor Meet Company Presentation

A conference call for equity market participants will take place on Monday 18 September 2023 at 4pm AWST / 6pm AEST / 9am BST. All participants wishing to listen in to the call must pre-register here before they can receive the dial-in number.

The Company is also providing a live presentation via the Investor Meet Company platform on 20 September 2023 at 11am BST / 6pm AWST / 8pm AEST. Current and potential investors can sign up and submit questions here ( https://www.investormeetcompany.com/pyx-resources-limited/register-investor ).

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For more information:

 
 PYX Resources Limited                     T: +61 2 8823 3132 
                                            E: ir@pyxresources.com 
 WH Ireland Limited (Broker)               T: +44 (0)20 7220 1666 
  Harry Ansell / Katy Mitchell / Darshan 
  Patel 
                                          ------------------------------ 
 St Brides Partners Ltd (Financial         E: pyx@stbridespartners.co.uk 
  PR) 
  Ana Ribeiro / Isabel de Salis / 
  Isabelle Morris 
                                          ------------------------------ 
 

About PYX Resources

PYX Resources Limited (NSX: PYX | LSE: PYX) is a producer of premium zircon dual listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. PYX's key deposits, Mandiri and Tisma, are large-scale, near-surface open pit deposits both located in the alluvium-rich region of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. PYX, whose Mandiri deposit has been in production since 2015, is the 3(rd) largest publicly traded producing mineral sands company by zircon resources globally. Determined to mine responsibly and invest in the wider communities where we operate, PYX is committed to fully developing its Mandiri and Tisma deposits, with the vision to consolidate the mineral sands resources in Kalimantan and explore and acquire mineral sands assets in Asia and beyond.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT of Profit or Loss and Other comprehensive Income

FOR THE HALF-YEARED 30 JUNE 2023

 
 
                                                                Note       Half-year  Half-year Ended 
                                                                               Ended     30 June 2022 
                                                                        30 June 2023 
                                                                                 US$              US$ 
 
Revenue                                                           2        9,971,528       10,645,890 
Other income                                                      2          100,169                - 
Cost of sales                                                     3      (9,067,092)      (7,403,682) 
Selling and distribution expenses                                          (459,926)        (970,335) 
Corporate and administrative expenses                                    (1,631,674)      (2,865,411) 
Foreign exchange loss                                                       (58,700)        (319,902) 
Share-based payment                                               3      (7,588,787)     (1,889,090,) 
Loss on FV change of financial instrument                         3      (1,239,273)        (795,990) 
Finance costs                                                                (8,950)         (15,124) 
Loss before income tax                                                   (9,982,705)      (3,613,644) 
Income tax benefit                                                           148,189         (10,107) 
Net loss for the period                                                  (9,834,516)      (3,623,751) 
                                                                       =============  =============== 
Other comprehensive income 
Items that will be reclassified 
 subsequently to profit or loss 
 when specific conditions are met 
Exchange differences on translating 
 foreign operations, net 
 of tax                                                                      292,836         (55,457) 
                                                                       -------------  --------------- 
Total comprehensive income for the 
 period                                                                  (9,541,680)      (3,679,208) 
                                                                       =============  =============== 
 
Net loss attributable to: 
-     owners of the Parent Entity                                        (9,295,815)      (3,729,389) 
-     non-controlling interest                                             (538,701)          105,638 
                                                                       -------------  --------------- 
                                                                         (9,834,516)      (3,623,751) 
                                                                       =============  =============== 
Total comprehensive income attributable 
 to: 
-     owners of the Parent Entity                                                910           51,170 
-     non-controlling interest                                               291,926        (106,627) 
                                                                       -------------  --------------- 
                                                                             292,836         (55,457) 
                                                                       =============  =============== 
 
Loss per share 
 Basic loss per share (US$ cents 
  per share)                                                                  (2.22)           (0.84) 
 Diluted loss per share (US$ cents 
  per share)                                                                  (2.18)           (0.81) 
 
                   The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 
 
 
 
             CONSOLIDATED Statement of Financial Position 
                          AS AT 30 JUNE 2023 
 
                                   Note           As at          As at 
                                           30 June 2023    31 December 
                                                                  2022 
                                                    US$            US$ 
 ASSETS 
 CURRENT ASSETS 
 Cash and cash equivalents                    7,232,727      7,221,085 
 Trade and other receivables                    987,683      1,396,300 
 Advance to suppliers                           371,690        619,782 
 Other assets                                   544,981        517,847 
 Prepayments and deposits                        60,029        102,457 
 Prepaid tax                                    757,175        661,130 
 Inventories                                  2,058,412        705,776 
                                         --------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                        12,012,697     11,224,377 
                                         --------------  ------------- 
 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
 Right of use assets                              5,642         11,332 
 Property, plant and equipment      8         5,014,757      4,051,196 
 Deferred tax assets                            691,039        523,421 
 Intangible assets                  9        73,522,137     73,314,239 
                                         --------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS                    79,233,575     77,900,188 
                                         --------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL ASSETS                                91,246,272     89,124,565 
                                         ==============  ============= 
 LIABILITIES 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Trade and other payables                       872,945      1,505,996 
 Amount due to shareholder                    2,975,550              - 
 Other liabilities                            3,246,224      4,064,122 
 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                    7,094,719      5,570,118 
                                         --------------  ------------- 
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                            7,094,719      5,570,118 
                                         ==============  ============= 
 NET ASSETS                                  84,151,553     83,554,447 
                                         ==============  ============= 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2023

 
                                             Note                As at          As at 
                                                          30 June 2023    31 December 
                                                                                 2022 
                                                                   US$            US$ 
 EQUITY 
 Issued capital                               5            104,776,925    102,226,925 
 Reserves                                     6                637,902      8,905,334 
 Accumulated losses                                       (19,465,808)   (26,027,122) 
                                                    ------------------  ------------- 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the Parent Entity                                      85,949,019     85,105,137 
 Non-controlling interest                                  (1,797,466)    (1,550,690) 
                                                    ------------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL EQUITY                                               84,151,553     83,554,447 
                                                    ==================  ============= 
 
    The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the half-year ended 30 JUNE 2023

 
                                                                          Foreign     Options 
                             Ordinary    Share-based                     currency     reserve 
                                Share        payment    Accumulated   translation                             Non-controlling 
                  Note        Capital        reserve         losses       reserve                  Subtotal         Interests         Total 
                                  US$            US$            US$           US$         US$           US$               US$           US$ 
 Balance at 
  1 January 2022           96,651,080      3,906,968   (16,555,930)      (24,207)           -    83,977,911         (941,260)    83,036,651 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Comprehensive 
  income 
 Loss for the 
  period                            -              -    (3,729,389)             -           -   (3,729,389)           105,638   (3,623,751) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                        -              -              -        51,170           -        51,170         (106,627)      (55,457) 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                        -              -    (3,729,389)        51,170           -   (3,678,219)             (989)   (3,679,208) 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Transactions 
 with owners, 
 in their 
 capacity 
 as owners, 
 and other 
 transfers 
 Shares issued 
  during the 
  period                    3,387,320              -              -             -           -     3,387,320                 -     3,387,320 
 Share based 
  payments                          -      1,889,090              -             -           -     1,889,090                 -     1,889,090 
 Issue of shares 
  to employees                      -    (1,123,386)              -             -           -   (1,123,386)                 -   (1,123,386) 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total transactions 
  with owners 
  and 
  other transfers           3,387,320        765,704              -             -     411,732     4,564,756                 -     4,564,756 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Balance at 
  30 June 2022            100,038,400      4,672,672   (20,285,319)        26,963     411,732    84,864,448         (942,249)    83,922,199 
                         ============  =============  =============  ============  ==========  ============  ================  ============ 
 
 Balance at 
  1 January 2023          102,226,925      8,350,453   (26,027,122)           942     553,939    85,105,137       (1,550,690)    83,554,447 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Comprehensive 
  income 
 Loss for the 
  period                            -              -    (9,295,815)             -           -   (9,295,815)         (538,701)   (9,834,516) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                        -              -              -           910           -           910           291,925       292,835 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                        -              -    (9,295,815)           910           -   (9,294,905)         (246,776)   (9,541,681) 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Transactions 
 with owners, 
 in their 
 capacity 
 as owners, 
 and other 
 transfers 
 Shares issued 
  during the 
  period                    2,550,000              -              -             -           -     2,550,000                 -     2,550,000 
 Share based 
  payments                          -      7,588,787              -             -           -     7,588,787                 -     7,588,787 
 Share based 
  payments cancelled                -   (15,857,129)     15,857,129             -           -             -                 -             - 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total transactions 
  with owners 
  and 
  other transfers           2,550,000    (8,268,342)     15,857,129             -           -    10,138,787                 -    10,138,787 
                         ------------  -------------  -------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Balance at 
  30 June 2023            104,776,925         82,111   (19,465,808)         1,852     553,939    85,949,019       (1,797,466)    84,151,553 
                         ============  =============  =============  ============  ==========  ============  ================  ============ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT of Cash Flows

FOR THE HALF-YEARED 30 JUNE 2023

 
                                                 Half-year      Half-year 
                                                     Ended          Ended 
                                              30 June 2023   30 June 2022 
                                                       US$            US$ 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Receipts from customers                         10,313,889     11,050,784 
Payments to suppliers and employees           (11,729,505)   (12,954,223) 
Other income                                       100,169              - 
Interest received                                    1,075            148 
Finance costs                                     (10,025)       (15,272) 
Income tax es refunded/(paid)                    (120,272)          9,674 
                                             -------------  ------------- 
Net cash used in operating activities          (1,444,669)    (1,908,889) 
                                             -------------  ------------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment      (1,331,906)      (943,247) 
Net cash used in investing activities          (1,331,906)      (943,247) 
                                             -------------  ------------- 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Net proceeds from placement funds                        -      4,383,822 
Deposits from shareholder                        2,800,000              - 
Costs associated with option issues                      -      (250,037) 
Receipts/(Advances) of employee loans              (3,335)          4,092 
Repayment of lease liabilities                       (830)       (15,631) 
Net cash generated by financing activities       2,795,835      4,122,246 
                                             -------------  ------------- 
 
Net increase in cash held                           19,260      1,270,110 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
 of period                                       7,221,085      6,624,364 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes            (7,618)      (241,404) 
                                             -------------  ------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       7,232,727      7,653,070 
                                             =============  ============= 
 
    The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 
    . 
 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF-YEARED 30 JUNE 2023

Note 1: Summary of Significant accounting policies

   a.            Basis of Preparation 

These general purpose interim financial statements for half-year reporting period ended 30 June 2023 have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Corporations act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting. The Group is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

This interim financial report is intended to provide users with an update on the latest annual financial statements of Pyx Resources Limited and its controlled entities (referred to as the "Consolidated Group" or "Group"). As such, it does not contain information that represents relatively insignificant changes occurring during the half-year within the Group. It is therefore recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements of the group for the year ended 31 December 2022 , together with any public announcements made during the following half-year.

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue on 12 September 2023 .

   b.            Accounting Policies 

The same accounting policies and methods of computation have been followed in this interim financial report as were applied in the most recent annual financial statements .

The group has considered the implications of new or amended Accounting Standards, but determined that their application to the financial statements is either not relevant or not material.

Note 2: Revenue and Other Income

The group has recognised the following amounts relating to revenue in the statement of profit or loss.

 
                                         Half-year   Half-year 
                                             Ended       Ended 
                                           30 June     30 June 
                                              2023        2022 
                                               US$         US$ 
Revenue from contracts with customers    9,971,528  10,645,890 
                                         =========  ========== 
Other income                               100,169           - 
                                         =========  ========== 
 

Revenue from contracts with customers

Revenue from contracts with customers represents the amounts received and receivable for production and distribution of premium Zircon.

NOTE 3: LOSS FOR THE PERIOD

 
                                                    Half-year      Half-year 
                                                        Ended          Ended 
                                                      30 June   30 June 2022 
                                                         2023 
                                                          US$            US$ 
Loss before income tax from continuing operations 
 includes 
 the following specific expenses: 
Expenses 
Cost of sales                                       9,067,092      7,403,682 
                                                    ---------  ------------- 
Interest expense on financial liabilities 
 not classified as at 
 fair value through profit or loss: 
 
  *    unrelated parties                               10,025         15,233 
Finance charges                                             -             39 
Less: Interest income                                 (1,075)          (148) 
                                                    ---------  ------------- 
Net interest expense                                    8,950         15,124 
                                                    ---------  ------------- 
Employee benefits expense: 
 
  *    Staff salaries and benefits                    173,878        183,163 
 
  *    Share based payments (non-cash)              7,588,787      1,889,090 
Rental expense on operating leases 
 
  *    short- term lease expense                          997          2,574 
Depreciation                                          166,967        111,698 
 

Note 4: Contingent Liabilities

There has been no change in contingent liabilities since the last reporting period.

Note 5: ISSUED CAPITAL

 
                                             Half-year Ended       Year Ended 
                                                30 June 2023      31 December 
                                                         US$             2022 
                                                                          US$ 
 
  452,976,142 (2022: 441,349,100) fully 
   paid ordinary shares                          104,776,925      102,226,925 
                                           -----------------  --------------- 
 
 
                                                                     2023                          2022 
                                                    No. of    Contributed         No. of    Contributed 
                                                    shares         equity         Shares         equity 
                                                                      US$                           US$ 
  a.     Ordinary Shares 
   At the beginning of the reporting 
    period                                     441,349,100    102,226,925    429,520,222     96,651,080 
         Movement : 
   Year 2022                                             -              -     11,828,878      5,575,845 
   5 January 2023                                2,436,438        850,000              -              - 
   23 February 2023                              2,976,191        500,000              -              - 
   30 March 2023                                 2,732,241        500,000              -              - 
   16 June 2023                                  3,482,172        700,000              -              - 
   At the end of the reporting 
    period                                     452,976,142    104,776,925    441,349,100    102,226,925 
                                             -------------  -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 

On 5 January 2023, 2,436,438 shares valued at US$850,000 were issued to L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund ("L1").

On 23 February 2023, 2,976,191 shares valued at US$500,000 were issued to L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund ("L1").

On 30 March 2023, 2,732,241 shares valued at US$500,000 were issued to L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund ("L1").

On 16 June 2023, 3,482,172 shares valued at US$700,000 were issued to L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund ("L1").

These shares were issued in connection with the funds of US$4,383,822 received from L1 as a prepayment for US$5 million worth of PYX shares in financial year 2022.

At the shareholders' meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called; otherwise, each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.

 
                                                30 June 2023  31 December 
                                                                     2022 
                                                         No.          No. 
b.   Unlisted options 
 At the beginning of the reporting period          4,944,576      537,500 
 Year 2022                                                 -    4,407,076 
 Expired during the period                         (537,500)            - 
                                                ------------  ----------- 
                                                   4,407,076    4,944,576 
                                                ------------  ----------- 
 

During the period, 537,500 unlisted options held by Tamarind Classic resources Limited were expired.

   c.         Capital Management 

Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maintain a sustainable debt to equity ratio, generate long-term shareholder value and ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern.

Management effectively manages the Group's capital by assessing the Group's financial risks and adjusting its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses include the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and share issues.

 
                                 Half-year Ended   Year Ended 
                                    30 June 2023  31 December 
                                                         2022 
                                             US$          US$ 
Total borrowings                               -            - 
Less cash and cash equivalents         7,232,727    7,221,085 
                                 ---------------  ----------- 
Net cash/(debt)                        7,232,727    7,221,085 
Total equity                          84,151,553   83,554,447 
                                 ---------------  ----------- 
Total capital                         84,151,553   83,554,447 
 
Gearing ratio                              0.00%        0.00% 
 

NOTE 6: RESERVES

   a.    Share-based Payment Reserve 

The share-based payment reserve records items recognized as expenses on valuation of share-based payments.

   b.    Options Reserve 

The options reserve records costs associated with the option issue.

   c.     Foreign Currency Translation Reserve 

The foreign currency translation reserve records exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled subsidiaries.

   d.    Analysis of Reserves 
 
                                          Half-year Ended   Year Ended 
                                             30 June 2023  31 December 
                                                                  2022 
                                                      US$          US$ 
Share-Based Payment Reserve 
At the beginning of the reporting 
 period                                         8,350,453    3,906,968 
Share-based payments expense                    7,588,787    5,566,871 
Share-based payments cancelled               (15,857,129)            - 
Issue of shares to employees                            -  (1,123,386) 
                                                           ----------- 
Closing balance in share-based payment 
 reserve                                           82,111    8,350,453 
                                          ---------------  ----------- 
 
Options Reserve 
At the beginning of the reporting 
 period                                           553,939            - 
Options reserve                                         -      553,939 
                                          ---------------  ----------- 
Closing balance in options reserve                553,939      553,939 
                                          ---------------  ----------- 
 
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve 
At the beginning of the reporting 
 period                                               942     (24,207) 
Exchange differences on translation 
 of foreign operations                                910       25,149 
                                          ---------------  ----------- 
Closing balance in foreign currency 
 translation reserve                                1,852          942 
                                          ---------------  ----------- 
Total                                             637,902    8,905,334 
                                          ===============  =========== 
 

NOTE 7: SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS

Performance Rights

The following performance rights were granted to staff during the period.

 
 Number   Grant date   Expiry date   Share price 
                                      at grant date 
 20,000   01/04/2023   30/9/2026         A$0.33 
 20,000   01/04/2023   30/9/2026         A$0.33 
 20,000   01/04/2023   30/9/2027         A$0.33 
 20,000   01/04/2023   30/9/2027         A$0.33 
 

During the half year, 16,900,000 performance rights were cancelled.

NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

 
                                    Half-year Ended   Year Ended 
                                       30 June 2023  31 December 
                                                            2022 
                                                US$          US$ 
Land and Buildings 
Freehold land at cost                       211,603      211,603 
Translation                                 (1,888)     (11,286) 
Total land                                  209,715      200,317 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
 
Buildings at cost                         1,208,238    1,231,651 
Accumulated depreciation                  (255,060)    (248,221) 
Translation                                 (9,087)     (53,375) 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
Total buildings                             944,091      930,055 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
Total land and buildings                  1,153,806    1,130,372 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
 
Construction in Progress 
Construction in progress at cost          3,144,223    2,258,130 
Translation                                (34,134)    (132,079) 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
Total Construction in Progress            3,110,089    2,126,051 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
 
Plant and Equipment 
Plant and equipment at cost               1,046,390    1,073,904 
Accumulated depreciation                  (373,498)    (333,363) 
Translation                                (20,395)     (53,678) 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
Total plant and equipment                   652,497      686,863 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
 
Motor Vehicles 
Motor vehicles at cost                      138,707      138,707 
Accumulated depreciation                   (59,970)     (42,618) 
Translation                                 (1,646)      (6,254) 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
Total motor vehicles                         77,091       89,835 
                                    ---------------  ----------- 
 
 
Furniture and Fittings 
Furniture and fittings at cost            36,192     31,806 
Accumulated depreciation                (16,214)   (13,145) 
Translation                                1,296      (586) 
                                       ---------  --------- 
Total furniture and fittings              21,274     18,075 
                                       ---------  --------- 
Total property, plant and equipment    5,014,757  4,051,196 
                                       =========  ========= 
 

NOTE 9: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 
                                  Half-year Ended   Year Ended 
                                     30 June 2023  31 December 
                                                          2022 
                                              US$          US$ 
Goodwill: 
Cost                                        7,774          7,774 
Accumulated impairment losses                   -              - 
                                  ---------------  ------------- 
Net carrying amount                         7,774          7,774 
                                  ---------------  ------------- 
 
 
 
Mining License Renewal: 
Cost                           332,346      88,984 
Accumulated amortization      (81,823)    (40,041) 
Translation                      3,787     (2,531) 
                            ----------  ---------- 
Net carrying amount            254,310      46,412 
                            ----------  ---------- 
 
Exploration asset 
Cost                        73,260,053  73,260,053 
Net carrying amount         73,260,053  73,260,053 
                            ----------  ---------- 
Total intangible assets     73,522,137  73,314,239 
                            ==========  ========== 
 
 
                                  Goodwill            Mining  Exploration       Total 
                                                     License        asset 
                                       US$               US$          US$         US$ 
Half-year ended 30 June 2023 
Balance at the beginning of 
 the year                            7,774            46,412   73,260,053  73,314,239 
Addition                                 -           243,362            -     243,362 
Amortisation                             -          (41,782)            -    (41,782) 
Translation                              -             6,318            -       6,318 
                                ----------  ----------------  -----------  ---------- 
Closing value at 30 June 2023        7,774           254,310   73,260,053  73,522,137 
                                ==========  ================  ===========  ========== 
 

Note 10: INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

 
 Name of Entity                   Equity Interest              Proportion              Contribution 
                                                       of Non-Controlling      to Net Profit/(Loss) 
                                                                 Interest           before taxation 
                                   2023      2022        2023        2022         2023         2022 
                                      %         %           %           %          US$          US$ 
 Takmur Pte Ltd.                    100       100           -           -     (17,038)     (11,702) 
 PT Andary Usaha Makmur            99.5      99.5         0.5         0.5     (68,552)    (142,681) 
 PT Investasi Mandiri*                -         -         100         100    (667,870)      128,139 
 Tisma Development (HK) 
  Ltd.                              100       100           -           -      (9,017)        8,214 
 PT Tisma Investasi Abadi            99        99           1           1      (1,667)      (1,719) 
 PT Tisma Global Nusantara**          -         -         100         100     (15,039)     (11,663) 
 

* This entity is accounted for as a controlled entity on the basis that control was obtained through the execution of an exclusive operations and management agreement between PT Andary Usaha Makmur and PT Investasi Mandiri and was for nil purchase consideration.

** This entity is accounted for as a controlled entity on the basis that control was obtained through the execution of an exclusive operations and management agreement between PT Tisma Investasi Abadi and PT Tisma Global Nusantara and was for nil purchase consideration.

The non-controlling interests in PT Andary Usaha Makmur and PT Tisma Global Nusantara are not material to the Group.

Subsidiary financial statements used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements have also been prepared as at the same reporting date as the Group's financial statements.

DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Pyx resources Limited, the directors of the Entity declare that:

1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 8 to 20, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

   a.    complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134: Interim Financial Reporting; and 

b. giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Group's financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date.

2. In the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Entity will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

Oliver B. Hasler

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong

Date: 12 September 2023

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Announcement contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Australian and UK securities laws, which are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this Announcement.

This forward-looking information includes, or may be based upon, without limitation, estimates, forecasts and statements as to management's expectations with respect to, among other things, the timing and amount of funding required to execute the Company's exploration, development and business plans, capital and exploration expenditures, the effect on the Company of any changes to existing legislation or policy, government regulation of mining operations, the length of time required to obtain permits, certifications and approvals, the success of exploration, development and mining activities, the geology of the Company's properties, environmental risks, the availability of labour, the focus of the Company in the future, demand and market outlook for precious metals and the prices thereof, progress in development of mineral properties, the Company's ability to raise funding privately or on a public market in the future, the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "may" and similar expressions have been used to identify such forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is given, and on information available to management at such time. Forward looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in currency markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, the ability of the Company to access sufficient capital on favourable terms or at all, changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, political or economic developments in Indonesia and Australia or other countries in which the Company does business or may carry on business in the future, operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or development activities, employee relations, the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities and grades of mineral reserves, contests over title to properties, especially title to undeveloped properties, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill results and other geological data, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding, limitations of insurance coverage and the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, and should be considered carefully. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect the Company's actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.

Although the forward-looking information contained in this Announcement is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure prospective purchasers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

No stock exchange, regulation services provider, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this Announcement.

Compliance Statement

The Mandiri mineral sands deposit hosts a 6Mt Inferred JORC Resource of zircon. The Company originally announced this resource in its Prospectus released on 20 February 2020 and confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Prospectus. All material assumptions and technical parameters disclosed in the Prospectus that underpin the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

The Tisma mineral sands deposit hosts a 4.5 Mt Inferred JORC Resource of zircon. The Company originally announced this resource in its Announcement "PYX Resources Limited Agrees to Acquire Tisma Development (HK) Limited, a World-Class, Fully Licensed Mineral Sands Deposit" on NSX on 13 January 2021 and confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Announcement. All material assumptions and technical parameters disclosed in the Announcement that underpin the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Together the Mandiri and Tisma mineral sand deposits total 10.5 Mt of contained zircon within a total of 263.5 Mt of heavy mineral sands.

[1] according to publicly available information as of 30 June 2023

[2] https://www.kenmareresources.com/en/our-products/titanium-feedstocks

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