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Half Year Report for the six months to 30 Sept 2022

Half Year Results12 December 2022NTLIndustrials

RESPONSIBLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE MINING
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to 30 September 2022

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HALF YEAR REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LTD


HALF YEAR REPORT 2022


CHAIR’S REPORT

Dear Shareholders

New Talisman Reports for the half year to 30 September 2022, which was a period of preparation and planning, along with putting to

bed past unrest. Mine-site activity remained on hold throughout the period, however considerable work was undertaken on detailed

costings and planning for implementation of the strategic plan, which was announced in April 2022.

By way of reminder the strategic plan includes:

• Recommencing underground activities at the mine, including developing the required Second Egress.

• Advancing the Mystery Vein Drive.

• Advancing the Mystery Vein will likely trigger the existing 2 year Bulk Sampling Consent.

• Opening a second face on the Mystery vein once the Second Egress is complete.

• Funding the implementation of the Traffic Management Plan

• Funding the Resource Consent application for Full Mining Consent

During the half year period we met with industry specialists in relevant disciplines to sequence and progress the phases required

to not only recommission the Talisman mine, but also establish a processing route for the ore produced from advancing the face

of Mystery vein. A number of mining methods are also being assessed, including production of a concentrate underground, which

has the potential to greatly reduce production costs and remove the need to transport ore large distances within the mine. This will

potentially minimise environmental impacts both above and below ground. The company has worked on design and installation

concepts to be tested against production volumes, gold recovery efficiency, and costs.

The company is also examining other innovative ideas to maximise the knowledge gained of the mine’s gold resource during the Bulk

Sampling phase.

We are pleased to have confirmed that our original costings and assumptions remain realistic.

In preparation for reopening the minesite in the first half 2023 we have commenced the review and update of our Health and Safety

Management systems and associated Mine Workplan.

We have implemented the administrative changes previously outlined in our release of 9th September 2022, with our financial

reporting now being provided inhouse. The half year reports were prepared by our internal team and were endorsed by our auditors

in their review.

We have also settled the claim by Matt Hill following the termination of the management services contract with Asia Pacific Capital.

The Board can now fully turn their minds to the work ahead without further distraction.

While our focus during the period has largely been on the Talisman Mine, our Vanuatu assets have attracted investment interest from

third parties. We have commenced discussion with them regarding development of the Exploration Permit and how we might realise

substantive value in that investment for our shareholders. An Exploration Workplan is currently being formulated.

In the last quarter of this year we have continued our firm focus on detailed costings and planning for implementation of the strategic

plan – with the goal being the cost-effective production of gold. We hope to be able to make further firm announcements on this

before the end of the year.

As we approach the end of 2022, I would like to thank all our shareholders for your continued support over the year.

Samantha Sharif

Chair, New Talisman Gold Mines Limited

Tenement Holdings

Talisman MMP 51326 100% New Talisman Gold Mines Ltd

Capella Vanuatu PL 1851

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Independent Non-executive Director and Chair

Samantha Sharif (LLB (Hons), LLM (Hons), Grad

Dip CSP, CMInstD)

Samantha Sharif is a Professional Director with extensive

leadership experience in infrastructure, resources, safety critical

industries, as well as investment and capital markets.

Ms Sharif is an experienced Board and Board Committee Chair,

and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.

Samantha has experience as a CEO and has also practised as a

senior commercial lawyer, with post-graduate legal and finance

qualifications. Current governance roles include: SIL/MFL Mutual

Funds - Director, NZ Shareholders Association - Deputy Chair,

Motor Trades Association Group - Director, Chair of Audit &

Risk Committee, Chair of Investment Committee, Museum of

Transport & Technology (MOTAT) - Director, Dept of Corrections

Audit & Risk Committee - External Member

Ms Sharif was appointed to the Board on 1 November 2021.

Director

John Upperton

Mr Upperton has a background in both Commercial and

Residential Construction Project Management. Alongside these

projects, Mr Upperton has garnered considerable experience in

aspects of the RMA and District Planning requirements, including

successfully representing himself in Environment Court.

Mr Upperton has 16 years’ experience as Managing Director

of a Limited Company. He has served on and chaired several

community organisations over a 25 year period.

Mr Upperton has also previously held a senior management

role for one of NZ’s leading Manuka Honey producers, being

responsible for the negotiation and placement of bee hives

across the North Island involving more than 300 landowners.

Mr Upperton was appointed to the Board on 29 September 2021.

Independent Non-executive Director

Michael Stiassny (LLB, BCom, FCA, CFInstD)

Michael has over 40 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant,

specialising in strategic advice, insolvency, and turnaround

activities.

Michael is currently Chair of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

Limited and Tower Limited, and a director of a number of other

companies.

Michael is a Chartered Fellow of The Institute of Directors in

NZ (Inc) (CFInstD) and is also past President of the Institute of

Directors. He is a also a life member of RITANZ.

Mr Stiassny was appointed to the Board on 1 November 2021.


Independent Non-executive Director

A Victor Rabone (BE Civil Engineering)

Mr Rabone is a Geotechnical Engineer with over 20 years of

operational experience in all facets of mining gained in New

Zealand and internationally. He has specialised expertise in hard

rock underground mining.

Victor’s experience includes feasibility analysis, management

of operations, geotechnical stability analysis, ground support

design and installation, drill and blast tunnel development, rail

haulage system’s design and installation, mineral processing,

refining and environmental management.

Victor holds a number of certifications required to manage a hard

rock underground gold mining operation including Controlled

Substance License, Handlers Certificate for blasting, he holds an

A Grade Tunnel Manager certification and a Site Senior Executive

qualification.

Victor has in recent years been dedicated fulltime to the planning

and development of the Broken Hills Gold Mine in the Puketui

valley, Coromandel Peninsula .

Victor is a member of a number of professional organisations;

Engineering NZ, NZ Geomechanics Society, NZ Tunnelling

Society, the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock

Engineering and the Railway Technical Society of Australasia.

Victor has had experience in the project management of a variety

of construction activities such as installation of screw piles,

seismic reinforcement using stone columns, geotechnical drilling

programmes, alluvial mining operations and underground mining

and tunnelling projects.

Mr Rabone was appointed to the Board on 13 September 2021.

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AUDITOR’S REPORT

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NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 September 2022


Note

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Unaudited

31-Mar-22

$NZ

Audited

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Unaudited

Equity

Attributable to parent company shareholders9,597,85310,262,35915,244,250

Term liabilities

Long term lease liabilities

Convertible Debt Security

Provision for closure and rehabilitation

8

10

2,593

1,000,000

34,438

17,924

-

34,438

28,775

-

33,794

Total term liabilities1,037,03152,36262,569

Current liabilities

Payables & Accruals305,958200,436150,347

Short term lease liabilities830,28529,54024,751

Total current liabilities336,243229,976175,098

Total liabilities1,373,274282,338237,667

Total equity and liabilities10,971,12710,544,697 15,481,917

Current assets

Cash966,880492,507955,853

Inventories4314,275314,275314,275

Receivables and prepayments79,15192,379205,405

Total current assets1,360,306899,1611,475,533

Non-current assets

Property, plant & equipment148,425163,097178,632

Assets under construction99,055,5469,029,76313,625,922

Right of use assets831,51346,05752,438

Intangible assets6330,865330,865119,329

Investments744,47275,75430,063

Total non-current assets9,610,8219,645,53614,006,384

Total assets10,971,12710,544,69715,481,917

Net tangible assets per security0.29 cents0.31 cents0.48 cents

For and on behalf of the Board:



J K Upperton Samantha Sharif

Dated: 06 December 2022 Dated: 06 December 2022

This statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes and the previous year’s annual financial statements.

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NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For six months ended 30 September 2022

Note

6 Months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Unaudited

6 Months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Unaudited

Continuing Operations

Revenue--

Cost of sales of goods4--

Gross Profit--

Interest received394232

Gain/(Loss) on share revaluation(32,932)8,706

Operating and administrative expenses

Contractor Claim Settlement incl Associated Legals

451,055

169,987

543,267

-

Loss from operations (653,580)(543,267)

Loss before tax for the period(653,580)(543,267)

Interest expense

Income tax expense

(10,926)

-

(3,100)

-

Total comprehensive income/(loss) (664,506)(537,429)

Net loss attributable to equity holders of the parent(664,506)(537,429)

Comprehensive loss attributable to equity holders of the parent(664,506)(537,429)

(664,506)(537,429)

Earnings per share

Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations

Comprehensive earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations(0.021) cents(0.017) cents

NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For six months ended 30 September 2022

Note6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Unaudited

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Unaudited

Total comprehensive income/(loss)(664,506)(537,429)

Prior Year Adjustment-(314,275)

Proceeds from share capital issued5-647,774

Equity at beginning of period10,262,35915,448,180

Equity at end of period9,597,85315,244,250

This statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes and the previous year’s annual financial statements.

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NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For six months ended 30 September 2022


Note

6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Unaudited

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Unaudited

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash inflows394232

Cash outflows(498,856)(502,367)

Net cash outflows from operating activities11(498,462)(502,135)

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash inflows--

Cash outflows(25,783)(298,585)

Net cash (outflows)/inflows from investing activities(25,783)(298,585)

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash inflows1,000,000647,774

Cash outflows-(10,341)

Net cash inflows from financing activities1,000,000637,433

Net increases / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held475,755(163,287)

Effect of changes in exchange rates(1,382)8,445

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period492,5071,110,695

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period966,880955,853

CASH COMPRISES:

Cash at bank111,880850,853

Short term deposits855,000105,000

966,880955,853

This statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes and the previous year’s annual financial statements.

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NEW TALISMAN GOLD MINES LIMITED

Notes to the interim financial statements

1. GENERAL

New Talisman Gold Mines Limited is a profit-oriented company incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand, registered under the

Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

The company is an FMC reporting entity for the purposes of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the financial statements of the

group have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and comply with NZX Listing Rule 10.6.1. The

group consists of New Talisman Gold Mines Limited (the “company”) and its subsidiaries (“Group”) and these financial statements are the

consolidated financial statements of the Group. The Group is engaged in mine development and mineral exploration.

These financial statements were approved for issue by the Directors on 06 December 2022.

Statement of compliance

These interim consolidated financial statements presented are for New Talisman Gold Mines Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,

Coromandel Gold Limited, Critical Mineral Resources Limited and Rahu Resources Pty Limited (“Group”). The information is presented

in New Zealand currency which is the company’s functional currency. The interim financial statements are condensed in accordance with

NZ IAS-34, Interim Financial Reporting. These consolidated financial statements have not been audited. The comparative information

for the year ended 31 March 2022 has been audited. The comparative information for the six-month period ended 30 September 2021

has not been audited.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are the same as those

adopted in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. Those policies are set out in the annual

report for the year ended 31 March 2022. There have been no changes to those accounting policies.

3. SEASONALITY OF OPERATIONS

The results are unaffected to any significant extent by seasonality factors.

4. INVENTORIES

Cost of sales of goods6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening inventories314,275314,275

Prior Period Adjustment-

Current year mining exploration costs released (refer to note 10)--

Less closing inventories(314,275)(314,275)

Total cost of sales of goods--

The cost of inventories is an accumulation of costs in relation to ore drilled but not yet processed.

5. SHARE CAPITAL

Share Capital Movement6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Share Capital Opening balance39,264,14538,216,371

Proceeds from Rights issues-1,047,774

Cancellation from Rights issued -(400,000)

Balance at end of period39,264,14539,264,145

At balance date 3,198,072,105 Ordinary shares were on issue.

The Company previously had 17,036,384 listed options that expired unexercised on 30 September 2022.

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6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Prospecting costs & mining tenements6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Year ended

31 Mar 22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening balance

11,63711,63711,637

Development expenditure---

Impairment of Prospecting Costs---

Balance at end of period11,63711,63711,637

Goodwill

6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Year ended

31 Mar 22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening balance319,228--

Additions-319,228107,692

Amortisation Charge---

Impairment of Goodwill---

Balance at end of period319,228319,228107,692

Total Intangible Assets330,865330,865119,329

The goodwill has arisen from the acquiring of a business combination associated with the acquisition of the shares in Capella Vanuatu

Limited which was completed in December 2021. Management has assessed the above costs and believed that these costs are

representative of its fair value and thus, no amortisation of goodwill has been recorded.

7. INVESTMENTS

6 months

Sep 2022

$NZ$

Unaudited

Year Ended

31 Mar 22

$NZ

Audited

6 months

Sep 2021

$NZ$

Unaudited

Investment in listed companies – at fair value44,47275,75430,063

Total share investments44,47275,75430,063

Investment in listed companies are recorded at market value using price and exchange rates as at 30 September 2022.

8. RIGHT OF USE ASSETS

The company has recognised a right of use asset for the lease of the premises situated at 547 Parnell Road, Auckland which is for a three

year period commencing on 6 October 2020.

Movements in right of use assets are summarised below:

Right of Use Assets6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Year ended

31-Mar-22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening balance46,05764,53964,539

Additions-8,164-

Depreciation charge(14,545)(26,646)(12,101)

Balance at end of period31,51246,05752,438

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A lease commitment has been recognised on the above right of use asset. Movements in the lease liability are summarised below:

Lease Liability6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Year ended

31-Mar-22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening balance47,46465,44665,446

Leases entered into during the year-8,164-

Interest expense1,0352,9071,513

Principal and Interest repayments(15,621)(29,053)(13,433)

Balance at end of period32,87847,46453,526

Short term lease liabilities30,28529,54024,751

Long term lease liabilities2,59317,92428,775

32,87847,46453,526

9. MINING TENEMENTS

Talisman Mine Development6 months

30-Sep-22

$NZ

Year ended

31-Mar-22

$NZ

6 months

30-Sep-21

$NZ

Opening balance9,029,76313,385,41313,385,413

Development expenditure25,783294,447240,509

Impairment of mine development-(4,650,097)-

Balance at end of period9,055,5469,029,76313,625,922

Development expenditure consists of mining development costs, professional salaries, data acquisitions and a small portion of overhead

expenses relating to the operation of the mine. Management assesses the allocation of directly attributable overheads at the end of

each reporting date. Management also assesses the carrying value of development expenditure to ensure it represents the fair value of

the mine development asset. An independent Technical Valuation of the Talisman Gold Project was provided by Geos Mining Minerals

Consultants as at 30 September 2021. They concluded that a preferred valuation of the Project was NZ $15.6 million. This valuation

exceeds the carrying amount of Assets under construction as at 30 September 2022 of $9,055,546. The Directors have reviewed the

various components that impact the value of the Mining Assets and have determined that no change be made to the impairment

provision for Assets under construction at this time.

10. CONVERTIBLE DEBT SECURITY

The Company issued a Convertible Debt Security with a principal value of NZ$1,000,000 on 24 August 2022. The Convertible Debt

Security has the following terms:

• Term, 18 months from drawdown,

• Drawdown of the Convertible Debt Security will be in one tranche,

• Annual Interest rate of 9.5%, payable quarterly in cash, there is no option to settle interest by any other means.

• Conversion to ordinary shares at the 18 month anniversary of drawdown at a 15% discount to the preceding 20 day VWAP of the

ordinary shares of the Company, or at the discretion of the Company repaid in cash on the 18 month anniversary of drawdown, with

no additional fees. In either case the principal amount to be repaid will be NZ$1,000,000.

• The Convertible Debt Security will be unsecured and rank pari-passu with unsecured trade creditors.

The issue of the Convertible Debt Security was approved by shareholders at a special meeting held on 22 June 2022.

As the Company has the discretion of repaying the Convertible Debt Security in cash on the 18 month anniversary of the drawdown, the

Convertible Debt Security has been fully recognised in these financial reports as Debt.

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11. RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS AND OPERATING CASH FLOW

6 months

Sep 2022

$NZ

Unaudited

6 months

Sep 2021

$NZ

Unaudited

Net loss after taxation

(664,506)(537,429)

Add non-cash items:

Depreciation

29,21627,346

Exchange (gain)/loss

1,382(8,445)

Impairment of Prospecting Costs

--

Write off of Debtor

7,395-

Loss on disposal of investments (refer to note 8)

-12,367

Loss / (Gain) on revaluation of shares

31,282(8,706)

61,88022,561

Add (less) movement in working capital:

Decrease (increase) in debtors

-(5,673)

Increase (decrease) in creditors

90,93717,770

Decrease (increase) in inventories

--

Decrease (increase) in accrued income

--

Decrease (increase) in Prepayments

9,87224,390

Decrease (increase) in Income Tax

558-

Decrease (increase) in GST

(4,598)(23,755)

104,16412,732

Net cash outflows from operating activities

(498,462)(502,135)

12. EXPENSES

A percentage of certain expenses including wages, consulting fees and other operational expenditure are capitalised to exploration

tenements and assets under construction based on a calculation prepared by management which is reviewed at each reporting date.

13. COMMITMENTS

Capital commitments at the end of the period were $nil.

14. GOING CONCERN

The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have declared that financial obligations can continue to

be met as and when they fall due.

15. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE

On 7 October 2022 the Company announced that the claim by Mr M Hill had been resolved and was to be settled by way of payment of

$145,000 excl gst in full and final settlement. These financial statements reflect an accrual for that settlement along with the write off of

a bad debt in relation to that settlement of $7,395 and the write off of a creditor of $30,000 excl gst. The legal costs associated with this

claim were $47,592. The net effect of this transaction inclusive of associated legal costs is $169,987 and is reflected in the statement of

operations.

No other material events occurred after balance date.

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Payments for consulting services to companies in which directors and major shareholders have a substantial interest amounted to

NZ$17,018 and is broken down as follows:

DirectorAmount Paid

John Upperton$7,418

Victor Rabone

$9,600

Director fees of $5,047 were payable at the end of the reporting period. Related party receivables at balance date were $nil.

As mentioned in note 15 an amount of $7,395 of related party debts was written off during the reporting period as part of the settlement

with Mr M Hill.

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DIRECTORS

Samantha Sharif (Chair and Independent Director)

John Upperton (Director)

Michael Stiassny (Independent Director)

Victor Rabone (Director)

COMPANY SECRETARY

S Jane Bell

REGISTERED (HEAD) OFFICE

2b Gibraltar Cres, Parnelll

Auckland, New Zealand

Telephone (+64 9) 303-1893

Email: info@newtalisman.co.nz

Website: www.newtalisman.co.nz

PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA

1st Floor, 25 Richardson Street

West Perth

Western Australia 6005

Telephone (+61 8) 9481-2040

Facsimile (+61 8) 9481-2041

BANKERS

Westpac Bank, Auckland

National Australia Bank, West Perth

AUDITORS

Scott Bennison

c/- K S Black & Co

Level 5

350 Kent Street,

Sydney, 2000

SOLICITORS

Chapman Tripp, Auckland

Williams & Hughes, Perth

SECURITIES LISTED

New Zealand Stock Exchange

Code: Shares NTL; Options NTLOB

Australian Securities Exchange

Code: Shares NTL, Options NTLOB

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