RNS Number : 0992G
  Zeehan Zinc Limited
  17 October 2008
   

    ZEEHAN ZINC LIMITED
    ('Zeehan Zinc' or the 'Company')

    Final Results for the year ended 30 June 2008

    London: 17 October 2008 - Zeehan Zinc Limited, the exploration and development company with assets in Western Tasmania, Australia,
announces its audited final results for the year ended 30 June 2008 ("Final Results").
    The audit report in respect of the Final Results, which will be included in its entirety in the Report & Accounts that will be posted to
shareholders shortly, is qualified on the basis that the auditors were not provided with information to support the directors' decision to
impair mine properties and plant & equipment by A$11,706,998 as at 30 June 2008. The auditors were unable to satisfy themselves as to the
recoverable amount calculated by the directors for mine properties and plant & equipment as at 30 June 2008.

    The auditors also drew attention to Note 1 in the financial report (reproduced below) which indicates that the Company incurred a net
loss of A$22,267,043 during the year ended 30 June 2008 and during the same period the Company's net cash used in operating activities was
A$11,507,620 as set forth in Note 22 and, as at that date, the parent entity's total liabilities exceeded its total assets by A$4,360,929.
These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate the existence of material uncertainty which may cast significant
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

    The Directors intend to send the Annual Report & Accounts to shareholders shortly, along with the AGM Notice which will include the
Directors' plans to raise additional funding to meet the Company's longer term liabilities.

    For further information please visit www.zeehanzinc.com or enquire to:

    
    
Zeehan Zinc plc                                     c/o Bankside
Tad Ballantyne                                       Tel: +44 (0)20 7367 8888
 
Libertas Capital                                      Tel: +44 (0)20 7569 9650
Jakob Kinde, Anthony Rowland
 
Bankside Consultants                            Tel: +44 (0)20 7367 8888
Simon Rothschild, Oliver Winters
    
 

    Review of Operations 
    Mining Properties
      Comstock
    The Company brought its mine at Comstock into initial production during the year after an intensive construction period. Mining
operations were carried out between February and June 2008 by mining contractor Hoare Brothers at Main Lode (South Pit) and Allison's Lode.
    Around 1,500 tonnes of high grade ore has been extracted and processed during the year. Around 620 cubic metres of massive zinc-lead
sulphide dominated materials and 4,270 cubic metres of mixed massive and disseminated zinc-lead sulphide and waste materials have been
extracted and currently stockpiled at site. 
    The Company entered into a contract for the sale of a trial amount of 500 tonnes of ore to Zinifex Australia Limited (Zinifex), now Oz
Minerals, in June 2008. Shipment was completed in early July 2008. The contract represents the commencement of a commercial relationship
with Zinifex and the Company intends to work closely with Zinifex and other interested parties for the sale of its product after the
completion of its exploration plan and subsequent extraction.
    In line with the board's focus on resource definition and exploration, all mining and processing ceased in or around June 2008. The
board considers it uncommercial to continue with mining and processing until a tailored plan can be implemented at the conclusion of
resource definition and exploration work.
    The processing plant has gone through extensive and costly commissioning, testing and adaption since October 2007 to produce product(s)
consistent with potential customers' expectations / specifications. Other adaptations have been made due to unforseen changes in the nature
of the ore being received at the plant. For these reasons the plant has been in a constant state of commission/adaptation/recommission since
October 2007. As a result, commissioning/operating costs have been high and the reliability below expectation. Ores crushed to date have
been for batch testing and sampling only and not truly representative of steady state production to a set product specification.
    Since February 2008 the plant has crushed 1,500 tonnes of ore, half of which was to generate concentrate products, the remainder has
been crushed to generate samples for run of mine (RoM) assay analysis, blended float tests with other companies ores' and; saleable
test-products (500 tonnes to Zinifex). 
    Given the cost incurred on the processing plant to date, and the decision to focus on resource definition and mining, there is currently
minimal commercial benefit in operating the processing plant. The board will consider the benefits and costs in maintaining the processing
plant and may decide to dispose of this asset and apply sale proceeds to its capital works including the comprehensive resource definition
and exploration program.
    The Government approved an increase in production limit for Comstock from 200ktpa to 400ktpa in March 2008. The board will seek to defer
use of this licence until the Company is in a position to recommence production.
    The Company's intention to undertake a preliminary feasibility study and related design of a flotation plant, with a designed capacity
of 1 million tonnes per annum, has been suspended for the present until further analysis of ore processing requirements is undertaken. The
Company is unlikely to require use of a flotation plant over the next 6 - 12 months. The Company is seeking to sell incomplete and second
hand parts of a flotation plant which it owns and apply sale proceeds to its resource definition work and exploration program. The board
considers it more commercial to generate funds immediately to service its operational needs, and either purchase or use a flotation plant
under an EPCM arrangement that is fit for purpose and does not require uncertain fine tuning and construction when the Company is ready to
mine and process its product.
    Development Properties
    Oceana
    A mine development proposal and environmental management plan (DPEMP) is being prepared for Government approval. It is unlikely the
Company will seek to mine Oceana until the completion of its feasibility study based on the high level resource estimation, which is
expected from completion of the exploration plan on Oceana. The current drilling program aims to further delineate Oceana resource and
provide useful data for re-estimating the mineral resource. Metallurgical and geotechnical analysis will assist in future mining and ore
processing design.
    Mariposa
    An application for a retention licence of 2 square kilometres at Mariposa (RL 1/2008) was approved in February 2008. This will allow the
Company to maintain control over the site until the completion of its current operational plan, likely to be around 12 months. The Company
will then develop and implement a mining and processing plan to the extent it is commercial and reasonable to do so.
    Exploration
    Exploration activities for the year included continuation of the Old Workings Survey aimed to locate previous mining activities on
current licences EL18/2003, EL20/2002 and EL30/2002. However, the exploration work on these areas will focus on conducting airborne
geophysical, ground geophysical and geochemical surveys. 
    A comprehensive resource definition and exploration program was adopted by the board and commenced in or around July 2008. The
commencement of this plan is consistent with the board's newly developed focus on substantiating and clarifying its resource position in
order to subsequently develop and implement a tailored mining and processing plan. The exploration plan and estimated budget have been
discussed with Mineral Resources Tasmania as part of the Company's commitment to the Government in applying for extensions of the
exploration licences. 
    Change in Board Focus
    The board announced on 28 July 2008 that it had modified its focus. In addition to the resource enhancement and exploration plans
outlined above, the board will steer the Company towards diversification of resources and expansion, both within Australia and
internationally. The board has approved initial groundwork needed to begin exploration for nickel, and additional resource enhancement work
at its Oceana and Comstock properties, and on its exploration licenses. The board is considering strategic acquisitions with a view to
growth and expansion and has commenced discussions with interested parties in Australia and internationally in relation to mutually
beneficial corporate transactions.
    Fund Raising
    During the reporting period, the Company announced it completed a secondary placement of 13,175,000 shares on the Alternative Investment
Market to raise an amount of approximately GBP�1.98 million (GBP�1.94 million net of expenses, A$4.6 million), to select institutional
clients of Libertas Capital Securities Limited. Dealings in these shares commenced on 14th August 2007.
    On 12 December 2007, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement with Creat Group Company Limited ("Creat Group") through
subsidiaries of Creat Group, to raise GBP�4.275 million by way of a convertible loan. The convertible loan is in the form of two convertible
loan notes which have a term of five years and carry a coupon of 6% per annum. Interest will be compounded if the Company opts not to meet
the interest payments on the relevant dates, such interest to be payable at maturity. The convertible loan is convertible into ordinary
shares of the Company at a conversion price of 15p. 
    Funds from the first convertible loan note were received in full 21 February 2008. Funds from the second convertible loan note were
received in part (GBP�1.0375 million) 21 May 2008, and (GBP�0.0380 million) 2 September 2008, At the date of this report, the balance due
under the agreement is GBP�0.720 million. The board agreed to an extension for the balance of the final payment which Creat Group has
undertaken to pay before the end of October 2008.  
    In order to meet the new board objectives reported above the board will review its capital structure. This review will be concluded on
terms and conditions which take into account the needs of all stakeholders, and particularly investors' long term investments in the
resource enhancement and subsequent operations of the Company.
    Events Subsequent to Balance Date
    The Company entered into a contract for the sale of a trial amount of 500 tonnes of ore to Zinifex Australia Limited (Zinifex). The
contract represents the commencement of a commercial relationship with Zinifex (now Oz Minerals). 
    The Company engaged an agent (Minasco Australia Pty Ltd) to effect the sale of flotation plant equipment. This decision was made on the
basis that the equipment was not fit for purpose and an uncertain amount of work would be required to effectively operate the equipment. The
Company intends to apply the proceeds of the sale to its working capital requirements including progress of the Exploration Plan. The
Company estimates it will receive around $2,900,000 from the sale.  
    Outstanding funds from the second convertible loan note agreement with Creat Group were received in part (GBP�0.0380 million) 2
September 2008, The board agreed to an extension for the balance of funds of GBP�0.720 million, which Creat Group has undertaken to pay
before the end of October 2008.  
    Mr Frank Lewis resigned from the board on 24 September 2008. The board thanked Mr Lewis for his efforts and commitment to the Company.

    INCOME STATEMENT
    FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
                              Note        Economic Entity                 Parent Entity
                                        2008           2007            2008            2007
                                         $               $              $               $
                                                                                 
 Revenue                         2      843,593        339,050          531,992         258,320
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
 Exploration and Evaluation      3     (103,648)    (3,003,039)        (41,649)        (28,580)
 Costs Expensed                                                                  
                                                                                 
 Depreciation Expense            3     (302,975)       (37,411)        (15,347)        (10,161)
                                                                                 
 Other Expenses                  3  (22,519,695)    (5,229,508)    (19,619,582)    (18,658,659)
                                                                                 
 Finance Costs                   3     (184,318)       (51,672)       (148,213)        (40,544)
                                                                                 
 Loss before Income Tax             (22,267,043)    (7,982,580)    (19,292,799)    (18,479,624)
                                                                                 
 Income Tax Expense              6           -              -               -               -  
                                                                                 
 Net Loss Attributable to           (22,267,043)    (7,982,580)    (19,292,799)    (18,479,624)
 Members of Parent Entity                                                        
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
 Earnings per share for the loss attributable                                    
 to the ordinary equity holders of the company                                   
                                       Cents           Cents                     
                                                                                 
 Basic loss per share                 (15.48)         (9.29)                     
                                                                                 
 Diluted loss per share               (15.48)         (9.29)                     
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
    BALANCE SHEET
    AS AT 30 JUNE 2008
                              Note         Economic Entity                 Parent Entity
                                        2008            2007            2008            2007
                                         $               $               $               $
 Assets                                                                           
 Current Assets                                                                   
 Cash and Cash Equivalents      7     1,278,897       9,260,758       1,153,822       9,087,082 
 Receivables                    8       116,569         271,982         289,636         339,971 
 Assets Held for Sale           11    2,985,224              -               -               -  
 Inventories                             96,281              -               -               -  
 Other Current Assets           9       336,338         970,027          49,471         199,387 
 Total Current Assets                 4,813,309      10,502,767       1,492,929       9,626,440 
                                                                                  
 Non-Current Assets                                                               
 Receivables                    8            -               -               -               -  
 Property, Plant and Equipment  11    4,806,307      12,077,196         210,037         227,045 
 Intangible Assets              10        3,721           3,721           1,033           1,033 
 Other Financial Assets         25           -               -               -               -  
 Total Non-Current Assets             4,810,028      12,080,917         211,070         228,078 
                                                                                  
 Total Assets                         9,623,337      22,583,684       1,703,999       9,854,518 
                                                                                  
 Liabilities                                                                      
 Current Liabilities                                                              
 Trade and Other Payables       12    1,210,331       3,237,273         409,206         386,519 
 Financial Liabilities          13        96,360         59,409              -               -  
 Provisions                     16       60,004          77,088              -               -  
 Total Current Liabilities            1,366,695       3,373,770         409,206         386,519 
                                                                                  
 Non-Current Liabilities                                                          
 Financial Liabilities          13    5,958,233         157,111       5,607,722               - 
 Other Liabilities              14          953          20,140               -          19,965 
 Deferred Tax Liabilities       15       48,000          48,000          48,000          48,000 
                                                                                  
 Total Non-Current Liabilities        6,007,186         225,251       5,655,722          67,965 
                                                                                  
 Total Liabilities                    7,373,881       3,599,021       6,064,928         454,484 
                                                                                  
 Net Assets                           2,249,456      18,984,663      (4,360,929)      9,400,034 
                                                                                  
 Equity                                                                           
 Issued Capital                 17   46,481,426      41,024,975      46,481,426      41,024,975 
 Reserves                       18      279,309         203,924         279,309         203,924 
 Accumulated Losses                 (44,511,279)    (22,244,236)    (51,121,664)    (31,828,865)
                                                                                  
 Total Equity                         2,249,456      18,984,663      (4,360,929)      9,400,034 
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
    CASH FLOW STATEMENT
    FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

                                 Note          Economic Entity                 Parent Entity
                                            2008            2007            2008            2007
                                                                                      
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities         $               $               $               $
                                                                                      
 Receipts from Customers                  1,209,019         174,440         320,585       95,678 
 Interest Received                          521,797         164,610         352,372         162,641 
 Payments to Suppliers and              (13,181,515)    (12,631,606)     (2,080,055)     (7,974,713)
 Employees                                                                            
 Interest Paid                              (36,105)        (51,672)              -         (40,544)
                                                                                      
 Net Cash used in Operating      22(i)  (11,486,804)    (12,344,228)     (1,407,098)     (7,756,938)
 Activities                                                                           
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
 Cash Flows from Investing                                                            
 Activities                                                                           
                                                                                      
 Sale/(Purchase) of Property,            (7,276,241)     (9,773,282)          1,661          12,204 
 Plant & Equipment                                                                    
 Payment for Controlled                          -             (200)             -             (200)
 Entities                                                                             
                                                                                      
 Net Cash used in Investment             (7,276,241)     (9,773,482)          1,661          12,004 
 Activities                                                                           
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
 Cash Flows from Financing Activities                                                 
                                                                                      
 Net Movement from Borrowings             6,053,879       3,292,026     (11,255,128)    (11,253,453)
 Proceeds from Issue of Shares            4,727,305      28,087,649       4,727,305      28,087,648 
                                                                                      
 Net Cash Provided by Financing          10,781,184      31,379,675      (6,527,823)     16,834,195 
 Activities                                                                           
                                                                                      
 Net Increase/(Decrease) in              (7,981,861)      9,261,966      (7,933,260)      9,089,261 
 Cash Held                                                                            
 Cash at Beginning of the Year            9,260,758          (1,208)      9,087,082          (2,179)
                                                                                      
 Cash at the End of the Year       7      1,278,897       9,260,758       1,153,822       9,087,082 
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
    FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
                               Note    Issued         Retained       Other         Total
                                       Capital        Earning       Reserves  
                                          $              $             $             $
 Economic Entity                                                              
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 1 July 2006         11,266,424     (14,261,656)    112,000      (2,883,232)
 Net Loss for the Period                     -       (7,982,580)         -       (7,982,580)
 Share Option Reserve                        -               -       91,924          91,924 
 Less: Capital Raising Costs         (5,140,648)             -           -       (5,140,648)
 Issue of Share Capital              34,899,199              -           -       34,899,199 
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 30 June 2007        41,024,975     (22,244,236)    203,924      18,984,663 
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 1 July 2007         41,024,975     (22,244,236)    203,924      18,984,663 
 Net Loss for the Period                     -      (22,267,043)         -      (22,267,043)
 Share Option Reserve                        -               -       75,385           75,385
 Less: Capital Raising Costs           (102,127)             -           -         (102,127)
 Issue of Share Capital               4,727,305              -           -        4,727,305 
 Issue of Convertible Notes             831,273              -           -           831,273
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 30 June 2008        46,481,426     (44,511,279)    279,309       2,249,456 
                                                                              
                                                                              
 Parent Entity                                                                
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 1 July 2006         11,266,424     (13,349,241)    112,000      (1,970,817)
 Net Loss for the Period                     -      (18,479,624)         -      (18,479,624)
 Share Option Reserve                        -               -       91,924          91,924 
 Less: Capital Raising Costs         (5,140,648)             -           -       (5,140,648)
 Issue of Share Capital              34,899,199              -           -       34,899,199 
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 30 June 2007        41,024,975     (31,828,865)    203,924       9,400,034 
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 1 July 2007         41,024,975     (31,828,865)    203,924       9,400,034 
 Net Loss for the Period                     -      (19,292,799)         -      (19,292,799)
 Share Option Reserve                        -               -        75,385          75,385
 Less: Capital Raising Costs           (102,127)             -           -         (102,127)
 Issue of Share Capital               4,727,305              -           -        4,727,305 
 Issue of Convertible Notes              831,273             -           -           831,273
                                                                              
 Total Equity at 30 June 2008         46,481,426    (51,121,664)     279,309     (4,360,929)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
 
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial report includes separate financial statements for
Zeehan Zinc Limited as an individual entity (the *Company* or *Parent Entity*) and the consolidated entity consisting of Zeehan Zinc Limited
and its subsidiaries (the *Group* or *Economic Entity*).
 
a)      Basis of Preparation
Statement of Compliance
This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs), including Australian
Interpretations, adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. Both the consolidated financial
report of the Economic Entity and the financial report of the Company comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (*IFRSs*) and
the interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board. 
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 24 September 2008.
Basis of Measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation
of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value either through
profit or loss or equity and certain classes of property, plant and equipment.
Going Concern
The Company is in a development stage and in the course of its activities has sustained operating losses. It expects such losses to continue
for at least the next 12 months. Attempts to extract, process and sell resources (to generate operating revenues) will be delayed until the
completion of comprehensive exploration and high confidence level resource estimation, and completion of a feasibility study. The Company
will finance its operations primarily through cash and cash equivalents on hand, future financing from the issuance of debt or equity
instruments and through the generation of revenues once commercial operations get underway. However, the Company has yet to generate any
significant revenues and has no assurance of future revenues. 
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis. However uncertainties exist in terms of the ability to generate cash flows
in the future which cast doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The directors have reviewed their short-term requirements and are considering various funding options to ensure that the Company is able to
meet its financial obligations on a going concern basis.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets nor to the
amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the entity not continue as a going concern.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Group*s functional currency.
Principles of Consolidation
Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is any entity Zeehan Zinc Limited has the power to control the financial and operating policies of, so as to obtain the benefit
from its activities. All controlled entities have a June financial year end.
Transactions Eliminated on Consolidation
All intercompany balances and transactions between entities in the Economic Entity, including any unrealised profits or losses, have been
eliminated on consolidation. Where controlled entities have entered or left the Economic Entity during the year, their operating results
have been included/excluded from the date control was obtained or until control ceased.
 
b)      Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Exploration and evaluation costs are expensed as they are incurred. 
Exploration operations in areas of interest are continuing. The Economic Entity holds current rights of tenure over any undiscovered
resources in the areas of interest. Significant amounts have been expensed to progress this work.
 
c)       Mine Development Expenditure
Mine Development expenditure incurred by or on behalf of the Economic Entity is accumulated separately for each area of interest in which
economically recoverable reserves have been identified to the satisfaction of the directors. Such expenditure comprises net direct costs and
an appropriate portion of related overhead expenditure having a specific nexus with the development property.
Mine Development expenditure is capitalised only if development costs can be measured reliably, the mining and production process is
technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits probable and the Economic Entity has sufficient resources to complete
development and to use or sell the asset. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labour and overhead costs that
are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement
when incurred.
No amortisation is provided in respect of mine development properties until they are reclassified as *Mine Properties* following a decision
to commence mining.
 
d)      Mine Properties
Mine properties represent the accumulation of all development expenditure incurred by or on behalf of the Economic Entity in relation to
areas of interest in which mining of a mineral resource has commenced.
When further development expenditure is incurred in respect of a mine property after the commencement of production, such expenditure is
carried forward as part of the mine property only when it is probable that the associated future economic benefits will flow to the Economic
Entity, otherwise such expenditure is classified as part of the cost of production.
Amortisation is provided on either a unit-of-production basis so as to write off the cost in proportion to the depletion of the proven and
probable mineral reserves. (Also refer Note 11c).
 
e)      Impairment of Assets
At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any
indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the
asset*s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset*s carrying value. Any excess of the asset*s carrying value
over its recoverable amount is expensed to the Income Statement. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest
levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).
 
f)        Rehabilitation and Mine Closure Costs
The Economic Entity has certain obligations to restore and rehabilitate mine properties. A non-transferable bond is held by Mineral
Resources Tasmania and is included under Mine Properties.
 
g)      Financial Instruments
Recognition
Financial instruments are initially measured at the cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual
rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term, or if so designed by
management and within the requirement of AASB139: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. Derivatives are also categorised as
held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of
these assets are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.
Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and
are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Available-for-sale Financial Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories. Available-for-sale financial assets
are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken directly to equity.
Financial Liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments are measured at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are taken to the income statement
unless they are designated as hedges.
Fair Value
Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair
value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm*s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.
 
h)      Comparative Figures
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current
financial year.


                                                       Economic Entity                  Parent Entity

                                                   2008              2007            2008           2007
                                                      $                $                $              $
 Note 2: Revenue                                                                               
                                                                                               
 Revenues from Operating Activities                                                            
                       Sale of Goods                    8,038            -             8,038             -  
 Revenues from Non-Operating Activities                                                        
                       Interest Income                521,797       164,610          352,372        162,641 
                       Other Revenue                   313,758      174,440          171,582         95,679 
 Total Revenue                                        843,593       339,050          531,992        258,320 
                                                                                               
                                                                                               
 Note 3: Expenses                                                                              
                                                                                               
 Loss from ordinary activities has been determined after:                                      
                                                                                               
 Finance Costs:                                                                                
                       Interest Expense -             130,524        44,965          127,397         40,544 
                       Other Persons                                                           
                       Finance Charges on              32,978         6,707               -              -  
                       Finance Leases                                                          
                       Amortisation of                  20,816             -         20,816              -  
                       Deferred Finance                                                        
                       Costs                                                                   
                                                      184,318        51,672          148,213         40,544 
                                                                                               
 Rental Expense relating to Operating                 368,284       108,845          126,786          9,545 
 Leases                                                                                        
                                                                                               
 Depreciation of Non Current Assets:                                                           
                       Property, Plant &              302,975        37,411           15,347         10,161 
                       Equipment                                                               
                                                                                               
 Bad and Doubtful Debts                                55,791       163,127           55,791        163,127 
                                                                                               
 Impairment Expense Mine Properties, Plant        11,706,998                                   
                                                                         -                 -              - 
                                                                                               
 Impairment Loss on Loans to Subsidiaries                  -             -        17,525,945     15,111,390 
                                                                                               
 Exploration and Evaluation costs expensed            103,648     3,003,039           41,649         28,580 
                                                                                               
                                                                                               
 Note 4: Auditors' Remuneration                                                                
                                                                                               
 Remuneration of the Auditor of Parent Entity for:                                             
                       Auditing or                     84,800        44,400           84,800         44,400 
                       Reviewing the                                                           
                       Financial Report                                                        
                       Other Services -                    -          6,800               -           6,800 
                       Internal control                                                        
                       review                                                                  
 No other benefits were received by Auditor.                                                   

 Note 5: Prior Year Transaction

 During the period February 2006 to June 2006, the then directors approved the conversion of debt to equity, in respect of amounts shown as
liabilities of the Group, totalling $1,377,847. The transactions undertaken resulted in an over issue of 2,745,464 shares in the Company,
for which agreed value was not
 received. The error in the calculation was not identified until after the issue of the final audited June 2006 accounts, and subsequently a
receivable amounting to $368,408 was raised in the Company's accounts but relevant to shares issued prior to end of year June 2006. The
amount due of $368,408, was received in
 cash in February 2007 in full settlement of the receivable amount, within seven (7) days of the relevant shareholders being advised of the
calculation error.

                                                                                           Economic Entity                                  
                                                                                                        Parent Entity
                                                               2008                                                                        
2007                                                                                    2008                                                
                         2007
                                                                 $                                                                          
 $                                                                                       $                                                  
                          $
 Note 6: Income Tax Expense

 (i)                             Current Income Tax
                                 Income Tax Expense                     -                                                                   
                   -                                                                                       -                                
                                  -  
                                 Reported in the
                                 Income Statement

 (ii)                            Numerical
                                 Reconciliation of
                                 Income Tax Expense
                                 to Prima Facie
                                 Income Tax Payable
                                 Accounting Loss               (22,267,043)                                                                 
           (7,982,580)                                                                            (19,292,799)                              
                         (18,479,624)
                                 before Income Tax
                                 Prima facie Income             (6,680,113)                                                                 
           (2,394,774)                                                                             (5,787,840)                              
                          (5,543,887)
                                 Tax Benefit on Loss
                                 from Ordinary
                                 Activities before
                                 Income Tax at 30%
                                 Permanent                              -                                                                   
                   -                                                                                       -                                
                                  -  
                                 Differences Group
                                 Company Receivable
                                 provided for
                                 Future Income Tax               6,680,113                                                                  
            2,394,774                                                                               5,787,840                               
                           5,543,887 
                                 Benefit Relating to
                                 Tax Losses not
                                 brought to Account

                                 Income Tax                             -                                                                   
                   -                                                                                       -                                
                                  -  
                                 Benefit/(Liability)
                                 Attributable to
                                 Operating Loss

 The directors estimate that the potential future                11,110,414                                                                 
             4,430,301                                                                              13,732,245                              
                            7,944,405
 income tax benefit at year end in respect of tax
 losses not brought to account is:

 The Parent Company and its subsidiaries are consolidated for tax purposes.

 The benefit of tax losses will only be obtained if:

 (a)                             The Company and its subsidiaries derive future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to
enable the benefit from the deductions for the losses to be realised;

 (b)                             The Company and its subsidiaries continue to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the
law; and

 (c)                             no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the Company and its subsidiaries in realising the benefit
from the deduction for the losses.

                                     Economic Entity             Parent Entity
                                                           
                                    2008          2007           2008            2007
                                     $             $              $               $
 Note 7: Cash and Cash                                                     
 Equivalents                                                               
                                                                           
 Cash at Bank and in Hand        1,178,897     4,888,098       1,153,822       4,814,422 
 Short-Term Bank Deposits          100,000     4,372,660              -        4,272,660 
                                 1,278,897     9,260,758       1,153,822       9,087,082 
 Reconciliation of Cash                                                    
 Cash at the end of the                                                    
 financial year as shown in the                                            
 Statement of Cash Flows is                                                
 reconciled to items in the                                                
 Balance Sheet as follows:                                                 
 Cash and Cash Equivalents       1,278,897     9,260,758       1,153,822       9,087,082 
                                                                           
                                                                           
 Note 8: Receivables                                                       
                                                                           
 Current                                                                   
 Debtors and Advances               34,841       163,584         207,908         231,573 
 Advances to Related Parties        320,417       271,526         320,417         271,526
 Provision for Doubtful Debts     (238,689)     (163,128)       (238,689)       (163,128)
                                   116,569       271,982         289,636         339,971 
                                                                           
 Non-Current                                                               
 Loans to Controlled Entities           -             -       40,304,964      22,779,018 
 (Note 23iv)                                                               
 Provision for Doubtful Debts           -             -      (40,304,964)    (22,779,018)
                                        -             -               -               -  
                                                                           
                                                                           
 Note 9: Other Current Assets                                              
                                                                           
 Deposits and Advances             251,900       287,778          26,706         133,807 
 GST Recoverable                    84,438       682,249          22,765          65,580 
                                   336,338       970,027          49,471         199,387 
 Note 10: Intangibles                                                      
                                                                           
 Preliminary Expenses                 2,013         2,013          1,033           1,033 
 Goodwill on Consolidation            1,708         1,708              -               - 
                                      3,721         3,721          1,033           1,033 
                                                                           


                                                         Economic Entity                                                                   
Parent Entity
                                         2008                                        2007                                        2008       
                          2007
                                          $                                           $                                            $        
                            $
 Note 11: Property, Plant and
 Equipment

 Land and Buildings
 Freehold Land at Independent                200,000                                     200,000                                     200,000
                        200,000 
 Valuation 2006 (a)
 Less: Provision for                          (7,587)                                     (3,794)                                    
(7,587)                         (3,794)
 Depreciation
 Total Land and Buildings                    192,413                                     196,206                                     192,413
                        196,206 

 Leasehold Improvements
 Leasehold Improvements at Cost              166,202                                     128,383                                         939
                             -  
 Less: Provision for                         (22,150)                                     (6,614)                                       
(69)                             -  
 Depreciation
 Total Leasehold Improvements                144,052                                     121,769                                         870
                             -  

 Plant and Equipment
 Plant and Equipment at Cost               4,340,068                                     352,425                                      29,566
                         42,566 
 Less: Provision for                      (2,992,396)                                    (35,267)                                   
(12,812)                        (11,727)
 Depreciation
 Total Plant and Equipment                 1,347,672                                     317,158                                      16,754
                         30,839 

 Leased Assets
 Leased Assets                               565,341                                     212,480                                          - 
                             -  
 Less: Provision for                         (89,338)                                    (14,466)                                         - 
                             -  
 Depreciation
 Total Leased Assets                         476,003                                     198,014                                          - 
                             -  

 Plant Under Construction
 Processing Plant and Flotation                   -                                    4,530,494                                          - 
                             -  
 Plant (b) 
 Less: Provision for                              -                                           -                                           - 
                             -  
 Depreciation
 Total Plant Under Construction                   -                                    4,530,494                                          - 
                             -  

 Mine Development
 Mine Development at Cost (c)                146,167                                   6,713,555                                          - 
                             -  
 Less: Provision for                              -                                           -                                           - 
                             -  
 Depreciation
 Total Mine Development                      146,167                                   6,713,555                                          - 
                             -  

 Mine Properties
 Mine Properties at Cost (c)              11,423,376                                          -                                           - 
                             -  
 Less: Provision for                      (8,923,376)                                         -                                           - 
                             -  
 Depreciation
 Total Mine Properties                     2,500,000                                          -                                           - 
                             -  

 Total Property, Plant and                 4,806,307                                  12,077,196                                     210,037
                        227,045 
 Equipment

 (a) The Group's land and buildings were revalued at 24th October 2005 by independent valuers. Valuations were made on the basis of open
market value. The revaluation
 surplus net of applicable deferred income taxes was credited to an asset revaluation reserve in shareholders' equity.

 (b)  Plant Under Construction reported as at 30 June 2007 comprised construction of a processing plant and equipment acquired with the
intention of constructing a flotation
 plant. As at 30 June 2008, the processing plant equipment has been transferred to Plant and Equipment and the flotation plant equipment
transferred to Assets held for Sale.

 (c)  Mine Properties An $11.4m asset was recognised when mining at Comstock commenced during the year. This included the $2.5 million bond
that was paid to Mineral
 Resources Tasmania for the Mining Licences in March 2007, which is expected to cover costs for decommissioning and rehabilitating the mine
site and disturbed areas.
 Following cessation of mining operations and significant uncertainty as to when commercial mining will recommence, an impairment loss of
$8.8m has been recognised. The
 directors have assessed that this now reflects the recoverable amount of the asset. The asset may have value in the future if further
resource definition and exploration
 work supports the recommencement of commercial mining operations. 

 Movements in Carrying Amounts

                                 Land & Buildings   Leasehold Improve    Plant & Equipment  Leased Assets      Plant Under       Mine
Develop-ment  Mine Properties      Total
                                                          -ments                                              Constr-uction


                                         $                   $                    $                $                 $                    $ 
               $               $
 Economic Entity:
 Balance at the Beginning of             196,206               121,769            317,158        198,014             4,530,494         
6,713,555               -      12,077,196 
 Year
 Additions/ (Disposals)                       -                 37,819            344,255        352,861             2,133,385         
4,855,988               -       7,724,308 
 Transfers / other movements                  -                     -           3,678,655             -             (6,663,879)      
(11,423,376)      11,423,376     (2,985,224)
 (1)
 Impairment Expense (2)                       -                     -          (2,855,155)            -                       -             
  -      (8,851,843)     (11,706,998)
 Depreciation Expense                     (3,793)              (15,536)          (137,241)       (74,872)                   -               
  -           (71,533)      (302,975)
 Carrying Amount at End of Year          192,413               144,052          1,347,672        476,003                    -            
146,167        2,500,000      4,806,307 

 Parent Entity 
 Balance at the Beginning of             196,206                    -              30,839             -                     -               
  -                -         227,045 
 Year
 Additions/ (Disposals)                       -                    939             (2,600)            -                     -               
  -                -          (1,661)
 Transfer to Subsidiary Coy                   -                     -                  -              -                     -               
  -                -              -  
 Depreciation Expense                     (3,793)                  (69)           (11,485)            -                     -               
  -                -         (15,347)
 Carrying Amount at End of Year          192,413                   870             16,754             -                     -               
  -                -         210,037 

 (1) Transfers and other movements includes reclassification between categories.
 (2) P&E impairment loss recoginsed comprised processing plant $2,694,391 and flotation plant equipment $160,764.

                                               Economic Entity                                    Parent Entity
                                       2008                   2007                         2008                          2007
                                         $                      $                            $                            $

 Note 12: Trade and Other
 Payables
 Current
 Trade Creditors                          931,112            1,191,944                           263,886                171,949 
 Sundry Accruals                          279,219            2,045,329                           145,320                214,570 
                                        1,210,331            3,237,273                           409,206                386,519 

 Note 13: Financial Liabilities
 Current
 Finance Lease Liability                   96,360               59,409                                -                      -  
                                           96,360               59,409                                -                      -  

 Non-Current
 Convertible Notes                       5,606,526                   -                        5,606,526                      -  
 Other Loans: Unsecured                         -               19,965                             1,196                 19,965 
 Finance Lease Liability                  351,707              137,146                                -                      -  
                                        5,958,233              157,111                         5,607,722                 19,965 

 Convertible Notes
 Proceeds from Issue of            6,629,303                           -                    6,629,303                    -  
 Convertible Notes
 Transaction Costs                  (338,836)                          -                     (338,836)                   -  
 Net Proceeds                      6,290,467                           -                    6,290,467                    -  
 Amount classified as Equity        (831,273)                          -                     (831,273)                   -  
 Amortisation of Deferred             20,816                                                   20,816 
 Finance Costs
 Accreted Interest                   126,516                           -                      126,516                    -  
 Carrying Amount of Liability      5,606,526                           -                    5,606,526                    -  
 at 30 June

 The amount of the convertible notes classified as equity of $831,273 is net of attributable transaction costs of
 $47,290.

 The notes are convertible into ordinary shares of the Company at a conversion price of 15p.

                                    Economic Entity         Parent Entity
                                   2008       2007         2008       2007
                                     $          $            $          $
                                                                   
 Note 14: Other Liabilities                                        
 Non-Current                                                       
 Security Deposits Held              953     20,140            -          - 
                                                                   
                                                                   
 Note 15: Deferred Tax                                             
 Liabilities                                                       
 Non-Current                                                       
 Deferred Tax Liabilities                                          
 Comprise:                                                         
 Tax Allowances relating to       48,000     48,000       48,000     48,000 
 Property, Plant and Equipment                                     
 Revaluation Adjustments taken                                     
 Directly to Equity.                                               
                                  48,000     48,000       48,000     48,000 
                                                                   
 Reconciliations                                                   
 i) Gross movements                                                
 The Overall Movement in the                                       
 Deferred Tax Account is as                                        
 follows:                                                          
 Opening Balance                  48,000     48,000       48,000     48,000 
 Charges to Equity                    -          -            -          -  
 Closing Balance                  48,000     48,000       48,000     48,000 


 Note 16: Provisions
 Economic Entity                                                                                             Employee Entitlements          
                                                   Rehabilitation of Comstock Mine                                                          
   Total
                                                                                                                    Current                 
                                                             Non Current
                                                                                                                       $                    
                                                                  $                                                                         
     $
 Opening Balance at 1 July 2007                                                                                                       77,088
                                                                                       -                                                    
           77,088 
 Additional Provisions Raised During the Year                                                                                        194,503
                                                                                     -                                                      
          194,503 
 Amounts Used/ Removed                                                                                                             
(211,587)                                                                                       -                                           
                  (211,587)

 Balance at 30 June 2008                                                                                                              60,004
                                                                                     -                                                      
           60,004 

 Opening Balance at 1 July 2006                                                                                                       30,317
                                                                                500,000                                                     
          530,317 
 Additional Provisions Raised During the Year                                                                                         70,731
                                                                                     -                                                      
           70,731 
 Amounts Used/ Removed                                                                                                              
(23,960)                                                                               (500,000)                                            
                 (523,960)

 Balance at 30 June 2007                                                                                                              77,088
                                                                                     -                                                      
           77,088 

 Parent Entity
 Opening Balance at 1st July                                                                                                              - 
                                                                                     -                                                      
               -  
 2007
 Amounts Used                                                                                                                             - 
                                                                                     -                                                      
               -  
 Amounts Transferred to                                                                                                                   - 
                                                                                     -                                                      
               -  
 Subsidiaries

 Balance at 30 June 2008                                                                                                                  - 
                                                                                     -                                                      
               -  

 Opening Balance at 1st July                                                                                                          21,181
                                                                                     -                                                      
           21,181 
 2006
 Amounts Used                                                                                                                        
(7,857)                                                                                     -                                               
                  (7,857)
 Amounts Transferred to                                                                                                             
(13,324)                                                                                     -                                              
                  (13,324)
 Subsidiaries

 Balance at 30 June 2007                                                                                                                  - 
                                                                                     -                                                      
               -  

 Analysis of Total Provisions 
                                                                    Economic Entity                                                         
                                                                                  Parent Entity
                                         2008                                                   2007                                        
                                           2008                                                                                    2007

 Current                                      60,004                                                            77,088                      
                                                               -                                                                            
          -  
 Non-current                                      -                                                                 -                       
                                                               -                                                                            
          -  
                                              60,004                                                            77,088                      
                                                               -                                                                            
          -  

 Provision for Employee
 Entitlements
 A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to annual leave for employees. The measurement and recognition criteria
for employee benefits have been included in Note 1.

 Provision for Rehabilitation of Comstock Mine
 The $500,000 provision (based on a report by SEMF Consulting in May 2006) from the prior year was reversed due to the $2.5 million bond
that was paid to Mineral Resources Tasmania for the Mining Licences in March 2007. This is expected to cover costs for decommissioning and
rehabilitating the
 mine site and disturbed areas and is expected to apply if the operation ceases at any time up to the end of the expected mine life. 

 Note 17: Contributed Equity
                                                                 Economic Entity                                                      
Parent Entity
                                                 2008                         2007                                   2008                   
                      2007
                                                  $                             $                                      $                    
                        $
 (i) Issued and Paid-up Capital
 144,979,674 Ordinary Shares Fully Paid           46,481,426                    41,024,975                                46,481,426        
                         41,024,975 
  
 (2007: 131,801,674)
 Total Issued Capital                              46,481,426                   41,024,975                                46,481,426        
                         41,024,975 


 (ii) Terms and Conditions of Contributed Equity
 Ordinary shares and "A" Class shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Parent Entity in proportion to the
number of shares held.

 At shareholders meeting each Ordinary share and each "A" Class share is entitled to 1 vote when a poll is called, otherwise each
shareholder has 1 vote on a show of hands.


 (iii) Movements in Ordinary Share Capital
                                                 2008                                  2008                                      2007       
                             2007
                                          Number of Ordinary                             $                             Number of Ordinary
Shares                            $
                                                Shares
 Beginning of the Financial Year                 131,801,674                           41,024,975                        43,449,307         
                           11,265,425 

 Shares Issued During the Year :
                   Shares Issued for              13,175,000                            4,727,305                                   
21,200,000                          5,354,040 
                   Cash
                   Converted A Class                                                                                                     
1,000                              1,000 
                   Shares
                   Conversion Brokers                                                                                                
2,065,507                            913,350 
                   Commission
                   Capital raised - AIM                                                                                             
46,153,846                         22,365,000 
                   Market Listing
                   Shares Issued to                                                                                                  
4,280,000                            928,400 
                   Swap Debt
                   Conversion of Note                                                                                               
14,652,014                          4,970,000 
                   Receivable                                                                                            -                  
                              368,408 
                   Capital raising                                                       (102,127)                       -                  
                           (5,140,648)
                   costs
                   Issue of Convertible                                                    831,273                       -                  
                                     -
                   Notes (a)
 End of the Financial Year                       144,976,674                            46,481,426                                 
131,801,674                         41,024,975 

 * Potential ordinary shares.
                                                             Economic Entity                          Parent Entity
                                               2008                       2007                     2008           2007
                                                 $                          $                        $              $
 At the Beginning of the Reporting Period   41,024,975                  11,265,425              41,024,975     11,265,425 
 Shares Issued During the Year :                                                                             
 Shares Issued for Cash:                                                                                     
 9,760,000 on 8th August 2006                       -                    2,494,040                      -       2,494,040 
 2,440,000 on 15th August 2006                      -                      610,000                      -         610,000 
 9,000,000 on 27th October 2006                     -                    2,250,000                      -       2,250,000 
                                                                                                             
 Receivable on 30th June 2006 (Note 5)              -                      368,408                      -         368,408 
 1,000 on 16th December 2006                        -                        1,000                      -           1,000 
 (Converted A Class Shares)                                                                                  
                                                                                                             
 46,153,846 on 6th March 2007 - AIM                 -                   22,365,000                      -      22,365,000 
 Listing                                                                                                     
 Captial raised: Value GBP 9,000,000                                                                         
                                                                                                             
 13,175,000 on 15th August 2007              4,727,305                          -                4,727,305             -  
 Captial raised: Value GBP 1,976,250                                                                         
                                                                                                             
 Shares Issued for Services Provided:                                                                        
 373,200 on 20th September 2006                     -                       93,300                      -          93,300 
 Brokers Commission - Equity based                                                                           
                                                                                                             
 1,692,307 on 6th March 2007                        -                      820,050                      -         820,050 
 Brokers Commission - Equity based                                                                           
                                                                                                             
 Shares Issued to Swap Debt:                                                                                 
 200,000 on 21st July 2006                          -                        2,800                      -           2,800 
 400,000 on 21st July 2006                          -                        5,600                      -           5,600 
 400,000 on 23rd October 2006                       -                      100,000                      -         100,000 
 880,000 on 23rd October 2006                       -                      220,000                      -         220,000 
 800,000 on 23rd October 2006                       -                      200,000                      -         200,000 
 1,600,000 on 23rd October 2006                     -                      400,000                      -         400,000 
 14,652,014 on 6th March 2007                       -                    4,970,000                      -       4,970,000 
 Conversion of Wind City Note                                                                                
                                                                                                             
 Less: Capital Raising Costs Associated                                                                      
 with AIM Listing & Other Capital Raising                                                                    
                                 (102,127)               (5,140,648)                 (102,127)                  (5,
                                                                                                               140,
                                                                                                               648)
                                                                                                             
 Issue of Convertible Notes                     831,273                           -                 831,273              -
 144,976,674 Ordinary Shares                                                                                 
 (2007: 131,801,674)                                                                                         
 Fully Paid at the Reporting Date            46,481,426                 41,024,975               46,481,426    41,024,975 

  (iv) Top 20 Shareholders                                                          
                                                                                    
      Shareholder                             No of shares     Percentage Held %    
      CREDIT SUISSE CLIENT NOMINEES (UK)        19,913,846               13.736%    
      W B NOMINEES LIMITED                      15,958,244               11.007%    
      THE BANK OF NEW YORK (NOMINEES)           15,874,687               10.950%    
      EUROPE WIND III BV                        14,652,014               10.106%    
      HSBC GLOBAL CUSTODY NOMINEE (UK)          13,417,801                9.255%    
      HSBC CLIENT HOLDINGS NOMINEE (UK)          9,200,000                6.346%    
      EMPIRE HOLDINGS BV                         6,100,000                4.208%    
      ROY NOMINEES LIMITED                       5,648,332                3.896%    
      BATEGO LIMITED                             5,000,000                3.449%    
      STATE STREET NOMINEES                      3,750,000                2.587%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      CHASE NOMINEES LIMITED                     3,474,358                2.396%    
      R C GREIG NOMINEES                         2,545,029                1.755%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      MR GRAEME                                  1,774,500                1.224%    
      STUART-BRADSHAW                                                               
      DEWBERRY ENTERPRISES                       1,726,387                1.191%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      MRS SUSANNE STUART-BRADSHAW                1,365,000                0.942%    
      NORTRUST NOMINEES                          1,282,050                0.884%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      J M FINN NOMINEES                          1,232,520                0.850%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      PERSHING NOMINEES                          1,197,000                0.826%    
      LIMITED                                                                       
      PETLYNNE INVESTMENTS                       1,072,700                0.740%    
      PTY LTD                                                                       
      BEAR STEARNS SECURITIES                      900,000                0.621%    
      CORP                                                                          
      
                                                                                                                                            
                       Economic Entity                                                                                                      
                                                                                                          Parent Entity
                                                                             2008                                                           
                                      2007                                                                                                  
                     2008                                                                                                                   
                          2007
                                                                               $                                                            
                                       $                                                                                                    
                      $                                                                                                                     
                           $
 Note 18: Reserves

 Asset Revaluation Reserve                                                                           112,000                                
                                          112,000                                                                                           
                         112,000                                                                                                            
                                                    112,000 
 Share-based Payments Reserve                                                                         167,309                               
                                           91,924                                                                                           
                         167,309                                                                                                            
                                                     91,924 
                                                                                                     279,309                                
                                          203,924                                                                                           
                          279,309                                                                                                           
                                                    203,924 

 Movements

 (i)                        Asset Revaluation
                            Reserve
                            Balance at 1 July                                                        112,000                                
                                          112,000                                                                                           
                         112,000                                                                                                            
                                                    112,000 
                            Revaluation - gross                                                           -                                 
                                               -                                                                                            
                              -                                                                                                             
                                                         -  
                            Balance at 30 June                                                       112,000                                
                                          112,000                                                                                           
                         112,000                                                                                                            
                                                    112,000 

 (ii)                       Share-based Payments
                            Reserve
                            Balance at 1 July                                                         91,924                                
                                               -                                                                                            
                          91,924                                                                                                            
                                                         -  
                            Option valuation                                                          75,385                                
                                           91,924                                                                                           
                          75,385                                                                                                            
                                                     91,924 
                            movements charged to
                            Income Statement
                            Balance at 30 June                                                       167,309                                
                                           91,924                                                                                           
                         167,309                                                                                                            
                                                     91,924 

 Nature and Purpose of Reserve

 (i)                        Asset Revaluation
                            Reserve
                            The Asset Revaluation Reserve records revaluations of non-current assets. Under certain circumstances dividends
can be declared from the Reserve.

 (ii)                       Share-based Payments
                            Reserve
                            The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued but not exercised.


 Note 19: Contingent Liabilities
                                                                                                                                            
                       Economic Entity                                                                                                      
                                                                                                          Parent Entity
                                                                             2008                                                           
                                      2007                                                                                                  
                     2008                                                                                                                   
                          2007
                                                                               $                                                            
                                       $                                                                                                    
                      $                                                                                                                     
                           $
 Estimate of the maximum amounts of
 contingent liabilities that may become payable
                                                                                     -                                                      
                         -                                                                                                                  
        -                                                                                                                                   
                                   -  

 Discussions are in process against the company relating to a dispute with a recruitment agency who claims an entitlement of up to $200,000
for services provided. The information usually required by AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets is not
disclosed on the grounds that it can be expected to prejudice seriously the outcome of the discussions to resolve the dispute. The directors
are of the opinion that the claim can be successfully resisted by the
 company.




 Note 20: Capital and Leasing Commitments
                                                                                                                                            
                      Economic Entity                                                                                                       
                                                                                 Parent Entity
                                                                                                           2008                             
                                                          2007                                                                              
                              2008                                                                                                          
    2007
 a) Finance Lease Commitments                                                                               $                               
                                                           $                                                                                
                               $                                                                                                            
      $
 Payable - Minimum Lease Payments 
  - Not later than 12 months                                                                                            134,283             
                                                                                   57,879                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
  - Later than 1 year Not Later than 5                                                                                  386,319             
                                                                                  173,602                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 Total Minimum Lease Payments                                                                                           520,602             
                                                                                  231,481                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  

 Less: Future Finance Charges                                                                                           (72,535)            
                                                                                  (34,926)                                                  
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 Present Value of Minimum Lease Payments (refer Note 14)                                                                448,067             
                                                                                  196,555                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  

 b) Operating Lease Commitments
 Payable - Rent and Car Parks at
 199 Macquarie St Hobart 
  - Not later than 12 months                                                                                            183,369             
                                                                                  178,115                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
  - Later than 1 year Not Later than 5                                                                                   83,349             
                                                                                  267,173                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 Total Minimum Lease Payments                                                                                           266,718             
                                                                                  445,288                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  

 c) Capital Expenditure commitments
 Reclamation and Rehabilitation
 Commitments at Comstock Mine                                                                                                -              
                                                                                       -                                                    
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  

 Capital Commitments on Exploration
 Leases held by ZZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
 EL20/2002 & EL30/2002                                                                                               3,837,000              
                                                                                1,887,000                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 EL18/2003                                                                                                             132,500              
                                                                                  122,500                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 Total Commitments over Term of Exploration Licences                                                                 3,969,500              
                                                                                2,009,500                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  

 Capital Commitments on Exploration
 Leases held by ZZ Explorations Pty Ltd:
 EL20/2002                                                                                                           1,880,500              
                                                                                1,110,917                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 EL30/2002                                                                                                             819,000              
                                                                                  545,667                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 EL18/2003                                                                                                              24,667              
                                                                                   16,333                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  
 Total Capital Expenditure Commitments as at period end                                                              2,724,167              
                                                                                1,672,917                                                   
                                                                      -                                                                     
                                   -  


 The minimum expenditure commitments of exploration licences under the Mineral Exploration Code of Practice are specified as follows:
 a) First Year: $250 per km2 per annum
 b) Second Year: $500 per km2 per annum
 c) Third Year at $1,000 per km2 per annum
 d) Fourth Year at $2,000 per km2 per annum
 e) Last Year at $5,000 per km2 per annum

 EL20/2002, EL30/2002 and EL18/2003 have been granted an extension of an additional year. All previous commitments to spend under these
licences were met or
 exceeded.

                                                             Economic Entity
                                               2008                             2007
                                                $                                $
 Total Capital Expenditure Incurred to Date
 From Date of Renewal/Granting 
 EL20/2002                                    (2,437,149)                     (2,279,970)
 EL30/2002                                    (1,109,524)                       (934,220)
 EL18/2003                                      (311,020)                       (209,907)
                                              (3,857,693)                     (3,424,097)

 Net Capital Commitments at 30                (1,133,526)                     (1,751,180)
 June after Expenditure
 Incurred  

 (Negative amount indicates amounts expended in excess of license requirement.)


 Note 21: Statement Of Operations by Segments

 Industry Segments
 The Economic Entity operates predominantly in one industry, being the mineral exploration development and extraction industry.

 Geographical Segments
 The Economic Entity's business segments are located in Australia.

                                       Economic Entity                  Parent Entity
                                     2008            2007            2008            2007
                                      $               $               $               $
 Note 22: Cash Flow Information                                                
                                                                               
 (i)       Reconciliation of Cash Flows from                                   
           Operations with Loss from Ordinary                                  
                                                                               
           Activities after Income Tax                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
           Loss from Ordinary                                                  
           Activities after                                                    
           Income Tax                                                          
                                 (22,267,043)     (7,982,580)    (19,292,799)    (18,479,624)
                                                                               
           Adjustments for:                                                    
           Depreciation              302,975          37,411          15,347          10,161 
           Doubtful Debts                 -               -       17,525,945      15,274,517 
           Finance Costs            184,318          51,672          148,213          40,544 
           Impairment Losses     11,706,998               -                -               - 
           Reserves                   75,385          91,924           75,385         91,924 
                                                                               
           Costs Associated         (102,127)     (5,140,648)       (102,127)     (5,140,648)
           with Capital Raising                                                
                                                                               
           Changes in Assets and Liabilities:                                  
           Other Receivables         155,413              -          (58,064)             -  
           Other Assets              633,689              -          258,315         (32,577)
           Payables               (2,026,942)        255,845          22,687         539,274 
           Provisions                (17,084)        453,229              -               -  
           Inventories               (96,281)             -               -               -  
           Other Liabilities               -         (59,409)              -         (19,965)
                                                                               
           Interest                                                            
           Interest Paid            (36,105)         (51,672)              -         (40,544)
                                                                               
           Net Cash Flows used   (11,486,804)    (12,344,228)     (1,407,098)     (7,756,938)
           in Operations                                                       
                                                                               
 (ii)      Non Cash Financing                                                  
           and Investment                                                      
           Activities                                                          
                                                                               
                                                                               
           Debt for Equity Swap           -        5,898,400              -        5,898,400 


 Note 23: Related Party Transactions
 Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties
unless otherwise stated.

                                                                               Economic Entity                                              
                     Parent Entity
                                                               2008                                        2007                             
          2008                                  2007
 (i) Loans with Related Parties                                 $                                           $                               
           $                                     $
 The following related parties have made loans to the
 Economic Entity. These loans are in the form of
 fixed rate 6% unsecured convertible notes.
 Creat Group (HK) Ltd (through its nominees Marvel                5,606,526                                         -                       
             5,606,526                             -  
 Link Group Limited and Kingwealth Finance Limited)
                                                                  5,606,526                                         -                       
             5,606,526                             -  

 (ii) Transactions with Director Related Parties:

 David Tanner Holdings Pty Ltd, controlled by David                     -                                       18,844                      
                   -                              444 
 Tanner, a past director, provided consultancy
 services

 Logok Pty Ltd, controlled by Malcolm Bendall, a past                   -                                       13,500                      
                   -                           13,500 
 director provided rental services

 Bass Gas & Oil Pty Ltd, controlled by Malcolm                          -                                      157,250                      
                   -                           37,538 
 Bendall, a past director, provided consultancy
 services

 Great South Land Minerals Limited of which Clive                       -                                      786,370                      
                   -                          191,465 
 Burrett is a director and Malcolm Bendall was a
 director provided use of company staff and equipment

 ECR Research Pty Ltd, controlled by Keith Laing, a                     -                                      181,826                      
                   -                          181,826 
 past director, provided consultancy services

 Michael Roberts, a past director, has provided                    42,650                                       47,389                      
              42,650                           47,389 
 consultancy services

 Malcolm Bendall, a past director has an outstanding               101,500                                     101,500                      
              101,500                         101,500 
 claim for consultancy services

 Malcolm Bendall, a past director has an outstanding               320,187                                     264,627                      
              320,187                         264,627 
 advance for non-business related expenses

 (iii) Parent Entity
 Zeehan Zinc Ltd (ABN 43 089 093 943) is the ultimate parent entity within the economic entity.

 (iv) Controlled Entities - Wholly Owned
 Controlled entities made payments and received funds on behalf of Zeehan Zinc Ltd by way of inter-company loan accounts. The loans are
unsecured, bear no interest and are repayable on demand,
 however, demand for repayment is not expected in the next twelve months. Aggregate amounts receivable from the wholly owned controlled
entities by the Company are set out in Note 8.

 (v) Entities with Significant Influence over the Economic Entity
 Directly through Creat Group Company Limited "Creat Group" or "Creat Group (HK) Ltd" with two senior executive directors on the Zeehan Zinc
Limited board and indirectly through its nominees
 Marvel Link Group Limited and Kingwealth Finance Limited.

 Note 24: Financial Risk Management

 The Group's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable, loans to
and from subsidiaries, bills and leases.
 The main purpose of non-derivative financial instruments is to raise finance for Group operations.
 The Group does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2008.
 The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are liquidity risk, credit risk and foreign currency risk.

 Foreign Currency Risk
 The Group manages exposures to fluctuations in foreign currencies as they arise. Current exposure is reviewed regularly.

 Liquidity Risk
 The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are
maintained.

 Credit Risk
 The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial
assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the Balance Sheet and notes to the
financial statements.

                                              Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate                           Floating Interest Rate     
                            Fixed Interest Rate maturing within 1 Year                                Fixed Interest Rate maturing 1 to 5
Years
                                               2008                              2007                         2008                    2007  
                                   2008                          2007                                      2008                           
2007
                                                %                                 %                            $                       $    
                                    $                             $                                         $                              
$
 Financial Liabilities
 Convertible Notes Unsecured                    -                                 6%                                    -                   
   -                                                -                      -                                         5,606,526              
          -  
 Lease Liabilities                             31%                               31%                                    -                   
   -                                               -                       -                                          448,067               
     196,555 
 Total Financial Liabilities                                                                                                                
                                                     -                     -                                        6,054,593               
     196,555 

                                                                                                                                            
                                       Non-interest Bearing                                                             Total
                                                                                                                                            
                                   2008                          2007                                      2008                           
2007
 Financial Assets                                                                                                                           
                                    $                             $                                         $                              
$
 Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                                                                                  
                                               14,450                  78,111                                       1,178,897               
   9,260,758 
 Receivables                                                                                                                                
                                              116,569                 271,982                                         116,569               
     271,982 
 Total Financial Assets                                                                                                                     
                                              131,019                 350,093                                       1,295,466               
   9,532,740 

 Financial Liabilities
 Short Term Borrowing Unsecured                                                                                                             
                                                   -                       -                                               -                
          -  
 Convertible Notes Unsecured                                                                                                                
                                                   -                        -                                        5,606,526              
           - 
 Long Term Borrowing Unsecured                                                                                                              
                                                   -                   19,965                                               -               
      19,965 
 Security Deposits Held                                                                                                                     
                                                  953                  20,140                                             953               
      20,140 
 Lease Liabilities                                                                                                                          
                                                   -                       -                                          448,067               
     196,555 
 Current Trade and Other Payables                                                                                                           
                                            1,210,331               3,237,273                                       1,210,331               
   3,237,273 
 Non Current Trade and Other Payables                                                                                                       
                                                   -                       -                                               -                
          -  
 Total Financial Liabilities                                                                                                                
                                            1,211,284               3,277,378                                       7,265,877               
   3,473,933 

                                                                                                                                            
               Economic Entity                                                                                                              
                                               Parent Entity
                                                                                                              2008                          
                                                       2007                                                                                 
           2008                                                                              2007                                  
                                                                                                                $                           
                                                         $                                                                                  
             $                                                                                $                                    
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
 Note 25: Other Financial Assets                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
 Non-Current                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
 Unlisted Investments at cost                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                   
 Shares in Controlled Entities                                                                                                          -   
                                                                                                  -                                         
                                       4,024,246                                                                      4,024,246    
 Provision for diminution                                                                                                               -   
                                                                                                  -                                         
                                       (4,024,246)                                                                    (4,024,246)  
 Total available-for-sale financial assets                                                                                              -   
                                                                                                  -                                         
                                               -                                                                              -    

 Note 26: Earnings Per Share

 Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent by
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.

 The following reflects the information used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                        Economic Entity
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                               2008                                        2007
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                $                                          $
 Basic earnings per share
                           Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company (cents per share)                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                        (0.1548)           (0.0929)

                           Earnings used in calculating earnings per share
                           Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company ($)                                              
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                    (22,267,043)           (7,982,580)

                           Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator
                           Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per share       
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                    143,878,757            85,886,946 

 Diluted earnings per share
                           Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company (cents per share)                                
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                       (0. 1548)           (0.0929)

                           Earnings used in calculating earnings per share
                           Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company ($)                                              
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                    (22,267,043)           (7,982,580)

                           Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator
                           Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share     
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                     143,878,757           85,886,946 
                           Instruments that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future but were not included in the
calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
                           Convertible notes - refer Note 13
                           Share options - refer Note 27
  
 Note 27: Share Based Payment

 The Company established a Share Option Plan in 2006 which enables directors and employees of the Company to be granted options to acquire
ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company. The Share Option Plan provides the directors with a means to attract, retain and reward
directors and employees. The key provisions of the Share Option Plan are as follows:

 Options are granted under the Share Option Plan for no consideration, and are granted at the discretion of the board. The options cannot be
transferred and can be exercised at any time between the date the option is granted and the expiry date, subject to the imposition of any
specified vesting date which is at the discretion of the board. Each option is convertible into one ordinary share.

 During the financial year there were 3,400,000 options granted under the Company's Share Option Plan. These options are exercisable in
tranches as follows:

                                                                                                                                            
                Grant Date                                                            Number of Options                                     
                                                         Expiry Date
                                              Option grant to key management (1)                                                            
                 14-Jul-07                                                                                                3,000,000         
                                                           14-Jul-12
                                              Option grant to senior employees                                                              
                  9-Oct-07                                                                                                  100,000         
                                                           31-Dec-07
                                              Option grant to director (2)                                                                  
                 16-Mar-08                                                                                                  300,000         
                                                           16-Mar-12

                                              (1) Options to be vested in lots of 500,000 on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd anniversaries, strike
price on date of grant for first two years. Options forfeited on resignation during year.

                                              (2) Options to be vested in lots of 100,000 on grant date, and 1st and 2nd anniversaries,
strike price on date of grant.

 The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options is as follows:

                                                                                                                            Number of
Options                                                                               weighted average exercise price                       
                                             Number of Options                                 weighted average exercise price
                                                                                                                                   2008     
                                                                                            2008                                            
                                            2007                                        2007
                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                              $                                             
                                                                                        $
                                              Options outstanding at 1 July                                                                 
                1,900,000                                                                                                   0.4994          
                                                                 -                        -  
                                              Granted                                                                                       
                3,400,000                                                                                                   0.3337          
                                                          1,900,000                       0.4994 
                                              Forfeited                                                                                     
               (3,000,000)                                                                                                  0.3423          
                                                                 -                        -  
                                              Exercised                                                                                     
                       -                                                                                                        -           
                                                                 -                        -  
                                              Expired                                                                                       
                 (500,000)                                                                                                  0.4172          
                                                                 -                        -  
                                              Options outstanding at 30 June                                                                
                1,800,000                                                                                                   0.1571          
                                                          1,900,000                       0.4994 

                                              Options exercisable at 30 June                                                                
                1,100,000                                                                                                   0.3992          
                                                            900,000                       0.4629 

                                              The options outstanding at 30 June 2008 have an exercise price in the range $0.22 to $0.54 and
a weighted average contractual life of 3.85 years.




 The estimated fair value of each share option granted during the period was calculated at $0.0151 (2007: $0.0798). This was calculated by
applying a binomial option pricing model using the following assumptions:

                                                                                                                                            
                      2008                                                                                                     2007
 Expected share price volatility (%)                                                                                                        
      23.40                                                                                                   14.30 
 Risk-free interest rate (%)                                                                                                                
       7.00                                                                                                    5.50 
 Expected life of option (years)                                                                                                            
          3                                                                                                       3 
 Share price ($)                                                                                                                            
     0.1631                                                                                                  0.4463 
 Weighted average exercise price ($)                                                                                                        
     0.4190                                                                                                  0.4906 

 Note 28: Accounting Standards Issued or Amended                                                   
                                                                                                   
 A number of Australian Accounting Standards have been issued or amended since year end but are not
 yet effective and have not been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements at
 reporting date. The Economic Entity does not believe they have any material impact on the 2008
 Financial Report or for the ensuing year.

 Note 29: Controlled Entities                                       
                                         Country of Incorporation         % owned
                                                                      2008       2007
 Parent Entity                                                      
 Zeehan Zinc Limited                       Australia                    -          -  
                                                                    
 Controlled Entities of Zeehan Zinc Limited:                        
 Oceania Tasmania Pty Limited              Australia                  100        100 
 ZZ Exploration Pty Limited                Australia                  100        100 
 Zeehan Zinc Administration Pty Limited    Australia                  100        100 
 Zeehan Zinc Properties Pty Limited        Australia                  100        100 

 Note 30: Company Details

 The registered office and principal place of business of the Company is:

                     Zeehan Zinc Limited
                     Level 1 199 Macquarie Street
                     Hobart 7000
                     Tasmania
                     Australia



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