FLLYR: PRC: PRC result for year ended 30 June 2010

25 Aug 2010 11:59 am

PRC 25/08/2010 FLLYR

REL: 1158 HRS Pike River Coal Limited

FLLYR: PRC: PRC result for year ended 30 June 2010

PIKE RIVER COAL LIMITED

Results for announcement to the market - 25 August 2010 Reporting period: 12 months ended 30 June 2010 Previous reporting period: 12 months ended 30 June 2009

12 months to 30 June 2010 12 months to 30 June 2009 Increase / (decrease) NZD 000's NZD 000's % Revenue from ordinary activities 3,346 5 66820 % Loss for the period from ordinary activities after tax attributable to security holders (39,028) (13,018) (200) % Net loss attributable to security holders (39,028) (13,018) (200) %

As at 30 June 2010 As at 30 June 2009 Increase / (decrease) Net tangible assets per share $ 0.64 $ 0.72 (11) %

Amount per security Imputed amount per security Interim/final dividend n/a n/a Record date n/a Dividend payment date n/a

Results for announcement to the market - 25 August 2010 (continued) Reporting period: 12 months ended 30 June 2010 Previous reporting period: 12 months ended 30 June 2009 Pike River Coal Limited (PRCL) has reported a $39.0 million loss for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 (2010 financial year) reflecting that the namesake Pike River mine was in the development phase through the year. Sales revenue received from the company's first shipment of premium hard coking coal in February 2010 was $3.3 million. This coal was produced mainly from the underground "pit-bottom" area where large excavations have been made for the hydro-mining operations which are due to commence in mid-September 2010. Hydro-mining is the main method of coal mining and uses highly pressurised water to cut coal. Costs of sales of $48.1 million included a depreciation and amortisation charge of $8.8 million. Financial expenses of $6.1 million include $4.9 million of interest expense. A slight weakening of the US dollar cross rate against the NZ dollar during the year resulted in $1.4 million of realised exchange gains and $1.3 million of unrealised exchange gains primarily on the USD denominated convertible bond. An income tax benefit of $13.0 million has been recorded for the 2010 financial year. This tax benefit is recognised at the new company tax rate that comes into effect on 1 July 2011 of 28% and is recognised in the income statement as the company is expected to generate taxable profits in the future, against which the tax losses can be offset. In accordance with standard accounting policies, a total of $11.4 million post production costs for pit-bottom roadway construction have been reclassified during the 2010 financial year from operating costs to production assets. These costs will be written off over the mine life based on the saleable coal production in each reporting period as a percentage of total saleable coal from the mine (the 'units of production' basis). A further $25.2 million cash was invested in Pike River mine assets in the 2010 financial year. The total investment in mine assets at balance date was $288.1 million, this being net of accumulated depreciation and amortisation charge to 30 June 2010 financial year of $11.2 million. The results for this period reflect that the mine is still in development. During the 2010 financial year all coal was development coal recovered by coal cutting machines - the roadheader and two continuous miners. A considerable amount of driveage in stone was required to drive the access roadways through the rock graben back into coal in April 2010. The costs of pit-bottom development work and stone driveage in the rock graben from September 2009 to 20 April 2010 have been expensed. Accompanying this announcement are the company's financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2010 that have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand generally accepted accounting practice (NZ GAAP). The financial statements give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate and our auditors (KPMG) have reviewed the financial statements and their audit report is attached to the financial statements. This announcement together with the attached financial statements provide the information required in accordance with NZX Listing Rule 10.4.2, Appendix 1 and ASX Listing Rule 4.3A Further information: Brian Roulston +64 9 367 9367 Gordon Ward +64 4 494 0190 Company Secretary Chief Executive and Managing Director

Pike River Coal Limited Financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2010

Contents Page Statement of comprehensive income 3 Statement of changes in equity 4 Statement of financial position 5 Statement of cash flows 6 1. Reporting entity 7 2. Basis of preparation 7 3. Significant accounting policies 8 4. Segment reporting 12 5. Administrative expenses 12 6. Net finance costs 12 7. Income tax benefit 13 8. Property, plant and equipment 14 9. Mine development assets 14 10. Mine production assets 15 11. Intangible mine assets 15 12. Bonds and deposits 15 13. Deferred tax 16 14. Cash and cash equivalents 16 15. Trade and other receivables 16 16. Inventories 17 17. Trade and other payables 17 18. Rehabilitation provision 17 19. Convertible bonds and secured bank facilities 18 20. Share capital 19 21. Share based payments 20 22. Earnings per share 21 23. Related parties 22 24. Financial risk management 23 25. Commitments 27 26. Operating lease commitments 27 27. Reconciliation of the loss for the period with the net cash from operating activities 28 28. Group entities 28 29. Personnel expenses 28 30. Contingencies 28 31. Subsequent events 28

Statement of comprehensive income

In thousands of New Zealand dollars Note Group 12 months ended 30 June 2010 (Audited) Group 12 months ended 30 June 2009 (Audited) Parent 12 months ended 30 June 2010 (Audited) Parent 12 months ended 30 June 2009 (Audited)

Revenue 3,346 5 3,346 5 Cost of sales (48,101) (5,004) (48,101) (5,004) Gross income/(loss) (44,755) (4,999) (44,755) (4,999)

Other income 23 - - - 7,500 Administrative expenses 5 (4,050) (6,214) (4,050) (6,214) Operating loss from operating activities (4,050) (6,214) (4,050) 1,286

Financial income 6 2,911 5,009 2,911 5,009 Financial expenses 6 (6,149) (10,625) (6,149) (10,625) Net financing income/(costs) (3,238) (5,616) (3,238) (5,616)

Loss before income tax (52,043) (16,829) (52,043) (9,329) Income tax benefit 7 13,015 3,811 13,165 1,561 Total comprehensive income for the period (39,028) (13,018) (38,878) (7,768)

Loss per share Basic/Diluted (cents per share) 22a/ 22b (11.00) (4.42) (10.96) (2.64)

The notes on pages 7 to 28 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Statement of changes in equity

In thousands of New Zealand dollars Note Share capital Retained earnings Total equity

Group (Audited) Balance at 30 June 2009 266,090 (13,197) 252,893

Total loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period

Profit/(loss) for the period - (39,028) (39,028)

Contributions from owners Issue of share capital 20 47,794 - 47,794 Value of employee services received 20 647 - 647

Balance at 30 June 2010 314,531 (52,225) 262,306

Group (Audited) Balance at 30 June 2008 218,032 (179) 217,853

Total loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period

Profit/(loss) for the period - (13,018) (13,018)

Contributions from owners Issue of share capital 20 47,372 - 47,372 Value of employee services received 20 686 - 686

Balance at 30 June 2009 266,090 (13,197) 252,893

Parent (Audited) Balance at 30 June 2009 266,090 (7,947) 258,143

Total loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period

Profit/(loss) for the period - (38,878) (38,878)

Contributions from owners Issue of share capital 20 47,794 - 47,794 Value of employee services received 20 647 - 647

Balance at 30 June 2010 314,531 (46,825) 267,706

Parent (Audited) Balance at 30 June 2008 218,032 (179) 217,853

Total loss for the period and total comprehensive loss for the period

Profit/(loss) for the period - (7,768) (7,768)

Contributions from owners Issue of share capital 20 47,372 - 47,372 Value of employee services received 20 686 - 686

Balance at 30 June 2009 266,090 (7,947) 258,143

The notes on pages 7 to 28 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Statement of financial position

In thousands of New Zealand dollars Note Group As at 30 June 2010 (Audited) Group As at 30 June 2009 (Audited) Parent As at 30 June 2010 (Audited) Parent As at 30 June 2009 (Audited)

Assets Property, plant and equipment 8 97,026 47,851 97,026 47,851 Mine development assets 9 43,162 217,863 43,162 217,863 Mine production assets 10 141,405 - 141,405 - Intangible mine assets 11 6,499 5,439 6,499 5,439 Bonds and deposits 12 2,324 3,474 2,324 3,474 Deferred tax assets 13 18,957 5,942 16,857 3,692 Total non-current assets 309,373 280,569 307,273 278,319

Cash and cash equivalents 14 20,597 21,746 20,597 21,746 Trade and other receivables 15 1,708 1,667 1,708 1,667 Inventories 16 8,317 2,385 8,317 2,385 Intercompany loans 23 - - 7,500 7,500 Total current assets 30,622 25,798 38,122 33,298 Total assets 339,995 306,367 345,395 311,617

Liabilities

Rehabilitation provision 18 1,207 916 1,207 916 Convertible bonds 19a 41,667 42,096 41,667 42,096 Total non-current liabilities 42,874 43,012 42,874 43,012

Trade and other payables 17 10,841 9,756 10,841 9,756 Secured bank facilities 19b 22,917 - 22,917 - Employee benefits 1,057 706 1,057 706 Total current liabilities 34,815 10,462 34,815 10,462 Total liabilities 77,689 53,474 77,689 53,474

Net assets 262,306 252,893 267,706 258,143

Equity Share capital 20 314,531 266,090 314,531 266,090 Retained earnings (52,225) (13,197) (46,825) (7,947)

Total equity 262,306 252,893 267,706 258,143

John Dow (Chairman) Stuart Nattrass (Director)

Date: 25 August 2010 Date: 25 August 2010

The notes on pages 7 to 28 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Statement of cash flows

In thousands of New Zealand dollars Note Group Group Parent Parent 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months ended 30 June 2010 ended 30 June 2009 ended 30 June 2010 ended 30 June 2009 (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) (Audited)

Cash flows from operating activities Cash from customers 3,360 - 3,360 - Cash paid to suppliers and employees (47,533) (6,152) (47,533) (6,152) Interest received 400 2,319 400 2,319 Interest paid (3,707) (3,169) (3,707) (3,169) Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 27 (47,480) (7,002) (47,480) (7,002)

Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of tangible mine development assets (13,048) (77,384) (13,048) (77,384) Acquisition of intangible mine development assets (1,060) - (1,060) - Acquisition of production assets (10,451) (2,334) (10,451) (2,334) Acquisition of plant, property and equipment (649) (117) (649) (117) Repayment of bonds and deposits 1,150 1,320 1,150 1,320 Payment of bonds and deposits - - - - Net cash from/(used in) investing activities (24,058) (78,515) (24,058) (78,515)

Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of share capital 47,472 43,354 47,472 43,354 Repayment of loans (7,624) - (7,624) - Loan drawdowns 30,541 - 30,541 - Net cash from/(used in) financing activities 70,389 43,354 70,389 43,354

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,149) (42,163) (1,149) (42,163) Opening cash and cash equivalents 21,746 63,909 21,746 63,909

Closing cash and cash equivalents 14 20,597 21,746 20,597 21,746

The notes on pages 7 to 28 are an integral part of these financial statements.

1. Reporting entity

Pike River Coal Limited ('Pike River' or 'Company') is a company domiciled in New Zealand, registered under the Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange ('NZSX') and Australian Stock Exchange ('ASX'). Pike River is an issuer in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 1993.

Financial statements for the Company ('Parent') and consolidated financial statements are presented. The consolidated financial statements of Pike River Coal Limited as at and for the year ended 30 June 2010 comprise the Company and its subsidiary (together referred to as the 'Group').

Where the 2009 and 2010 Company and Group numbers are the same, they are presented and disclosed in one column in the relevant notes to the financial statements.

The registered office is located on Level 3, 1 Willeston Street, PO Box 25 263 Wellington, New Zealand.

The Group is primarily involved in the exploration and evaluation, development, and production of coal.

2. Basis of preparation

(a) Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ('NZ GAAP'). They comply with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards ('NZ IFRS'), and other applicable Financial Reporting Standards, as appropriate for profit-oriented entities. The financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS').

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 August 2010.

(b) Basis of measurement The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for derivative financial instruments, which are measured at fair value

(c) Functional and presentation currency These financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars ($), which is the Company's functional currency. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information presented in New Zealand dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand.

(d) Use of estimates and judgements The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the financial statements are described in the following notes: - Note 10-Mine production assets - Note 11-Intangible mine assets - Note 18-Rehabilitation provision - Note 21-Share based payments - Note 25-Commitments

(e) Adoption status of relevant new NZIFRS and Interpretations

New standards the Group adopted in the year to 30 June 2010 included: - NZ IAS 1: Amendments to presentation of the Statement of Comprehensive Income. - NZ IAS 23: Borrowing costs - NZ IAS 27: Consolidation and separate financial statements. - NZ IAS 39: Financial instruments by category - NZ IFRS 2: Share based payments. - NZ IFRS 7: Financial instruments disclosures - NZ IFRS 8: Operating segments

The adoption of these standards did not have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.

The Group has elected not to early adopt the following relevant standards which have been issued but are not yet effective: - NZ IFRS 2 Share-based payment - revision approved in August 2009 and effective for annual reporting periods beginning or after 1 January 2010. - NZ IFRS 8: Operating segments: and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010. - NZ IFRS 9 Financial instruments: and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. - NZ IAS 1: Amendments to presentation of financial statements: and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010. - NZ IAS 7: Amendments to Statement of Cash Flows: and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010 - NZ IAS 24 Related party disclosures (revised 2009) -approved November 2009 and effective for annual reporting periods beginning or after 1 July 2011. - NZ IAS 32 Amendment: Financial instrument: Classification of rights issue approved October 2009 and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 February 2010. - NZ IFRIC 19 Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments-approved December 2009 and effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010.

Upon adoption, these standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.

3. Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current years presentations.

(a) Basis of consolidation Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that presently are exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

(b) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference between amortised cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for effective interest and payments during the period, and the amortised cost in foreign currency translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognised in profit or loss.

(c) Financial instruments (i) Non-derivative financial instruments Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, bonds and deposits, advances, loans and borrowings, convertible notes, convertible bonds and trade and other payables.

Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below.

A financial instrument is recognised if the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised if the Group's contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. Purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits itself to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised if the Group's obligations specified in the contract expire or are discharged or cancelled.

Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits.

Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables are stated at their cost less impairment losses.

Advances, bonds and deposits Advances, deposits and short term bonds are stated at their cost less impairment losses. Long term bonds are amortised using effective interest rates.

Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are stated at cost.

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.

Convertible notes and Bonds Convertible notes are accounted for as compound financial instruments. Transaction costs that relate to the issue of a compound financial instrument are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. The equity component of the convertible notes is calculated as the excess of the issue proceeds over the present value of the future interest payments, discounted at the market rate of interest applicable to similar liabilities that do not have a conversion mechanism. The interest expense recognised in profit or loss is calculated using the effective interest rate method.

(ii) Derivative financial instruments In line with its stated risk management strategies, the Group may, from time to time, use derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and (where possible) commodity risk arising from operational and financing activities.

Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value and transaction costs are expensed immediately. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

(d) Property, plant and equipment (i) Recognition and measurement Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, capitalised borrowing costs and any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment

is capitalised as part of that equipment. The cost also includes dismantling and site rehabilitation costs to the extent that these are recognised as a provision.

When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

(ii) Leased assets Leases in terms of which the Group assumes substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Upon initial recognition the leased asset is measured at the amount equal to the lower of its fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the asset is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.

Other leases are operating leases and the leased assets are not recognised on the Group's balance sheet.

Lease payments are accounted for as described in accounting policy 3(m),

(iii) Subsequent costs The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost can be measured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised in the profit or loss as incurred.

(iv) Depreciation Depreciation is recognised in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. The useful life of such equipment is dependant upon future production and remaining reserves. Land is not depreciated.

The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows: - Technical and computer equipment 2 to 5 years - Plant and equipment 4 to 18 years - Motor vehicles and trucks 5 years - Office furniture and fittings 5 to 8 years - Buildings 18 years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reassessed at each reporting date.

(e) Production, Mine Development, Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure

Expenditure incurred on coal 'areas of interest' is accounted for using the successful efforts method. An area of interest is defined by the Group as being a licence or permit area. Exploration and evaluation expenditure is written off in profit or loss under the successful efforts method of accounting in the period that exploration work demonstrates that an area of interest, or any part thereof, is no longer prospective for economically recoverable resources or when the decision to abandon an area of interest is made.

(i) Mine production assets Mine production assets comprise development costs (excluding expenditure on property, plant and equipment) incurred in relation to areas of interest in which coal production has commenced. Expenditure on production assets is amortised using the production output method resulting in an amortisation charge proportional to the depletion of economically recoverable resources. Where such costs are considered not to be fully recoverable under existing conditions, an amount is provided to cover the shortfall in accordance with the impairment testing requirements stated under note 3(h).

(ii) Mine development assets Mine development assets comprise tangible costs (mine development costs) incurred on areas of interest in which economically recoverable resources have been identified and which are being developed for production. Such costs include direct costs plus overhead expenditure incurred which can be directly attributable to the development process. All development costs incurred prior to the commencement of commercial levels of coal production from each area of interest are capitalised. No amortisation is provided in respect of development assets until they are reclassified as production assets following commencement of coal production. The carrying amounts are subject to impairment testing in accordance with note 3(h).

(iii) Exploration and Evaluation interests Exploration and evaluation interests comprise both tangible and intangible costs incurred in areas of interest for which rights of tenure are current and: - such costs are expected to be recouped through successful development and exploitation of the area, or alternatively, by its sale; or - exploration and/or evaluation activities in the area have not yet reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment and/or evaluation of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable resources, and active and significant operations in, or in relation to, these areas are continuing.

The ultimate value of areas of interest is contingent upon the results of further exploration and agreements entered into with other parties and also upon meeting commitments under the terms of permits granted and any other related agreements.

Certain intangible exploration and evaluation costs, including the costs of acquiring mining licenses and resource consents, are capitalised as intangible exploration and evaluation assets ('E&E assets') pending determination of the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the project. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource is considered to be determinable when proven reserves are determined to exist. When a license is relinquished or a project is abandoned, the related costs are recognised in profit or loss. If the project proceeds to the development phase when economically recoverable resources are determined, the tangible and intangible E&E assets are first assessed for impairment before they are reclassified to 'mining development assets' and 'intangible development assets' respectively. The carrying amounts of E&E assets are subject to impairment testing in accordance with note 3(h).

(iv) Research Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical knowledge and understanding, is recognised in profit or loss when incurred.

(f) Intangible Mine assets (i) Intangible mine assets Intangible mine assets comprise development costs (excluding expenditure on property, plant and equipment) incurred in relation to areas of interest in which coal production has commenced. Expenditure on intangible production assets is amortised using the production output method resulting in an amortisation charge proportional to the depletion of economically recoverable resources. Where such costs are considered not to be fully recoverable under existing conditions, an amount is provided to cover the shortfall in accordance with the impairment testing requirements stated under note 3(h).

(ii) Intangible development assets Intangible development assets comprise definite life intangible E&E assets previously capitalised and then reclassified when economically recoverable resources are determined. It also includes any subsequent development costs incurred that are of an intangible nature. The intangible development assets are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. No amortisation is provided in respect of these assets until they are reclassified as production assets following commencement of coal production.

(iii) Subsequent expenditure Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates.

(iv) Amortisation Amortisation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, with the exception of intangible development assets which are not amortised until production commences, after which they are reclassified and amortised using the production output method.

(g) Inventories Inventories of saleable coal are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or net realisable value. Costs include direct material, labour and transportation expenditure incurred in getting such inventories to their existing location and condition, together with an appropriate portion of overhead expenditure. Inventories of materials, consumable supplies and maintenance spares expected to be used in production are valued at weighted average cost. All inventory is valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(h) Impairment The carrying amounts of the Group's assets with the exception of deferred tax assets, and inventories are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any objective evidence of impairment.

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses directly reduce the carrying amount of assets and are recognised in profit or loss.

(i) Impairment of receivables (including bonds, deposits and advances) The recoverable amount of the Group's receivables carried at amortised cost is calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition of these financial assets). Receivables with a short duration are not discounted.

(ii) Non-financial assets The carrying amounts of the Group's non-financial assets, other than, inventories, E&E assets and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then the asset's recoverable amount is estimated.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that are largely independent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(iii) Exploration and evaluation assets Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment when: - the period of exploration right has expired or will expire in the near future, - substantive expenditure on further development or exploration for mining coal in the specific area is neither budgeted or planned, - exploration for and evaluation of coal in the specific area have not led to the discovery of commercially viable quantities, or

- the Group has decided to discontinue such activities in the area or there is sufficient data to indicate that the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful development or by production and sale.

(i) Provisions A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

(i) Rehabilitation provision Rehabilitation expenditure to be incurred subsequent to the cessation of production from production areas of interest is provided for and expensed in the profit or loss based on best estimates of the expenditure required to settle the present obligations at balance date.

(j) Employees benefits (i) Short-term benefits Short-term employee benefit obligations e.g. holiday pay, are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided. A provision is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term employee benefits if Pike River has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

(ii) Share-based payments The grant date fair value of partly-paid shares granted to employees of Pike River are recognised as employee expenses, with a corresponding increase in equity over the period in which the employees become unconditionally entitled to ownership of the partly-paid shares. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of partly-paid shares that have been granted.

(k) Revenue Revenue from the sale of coal, including development coal is recognised only when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. The timing of revenue recognition may vary depending on the individual terms of the contract of sale. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.

(l) Other income Other income comprises revenue from the sale of prospecting and mining permit rights and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. It is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer. Other income also includes net gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment.

(m) Lease payments Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense, over the term of the lease.

(n) Finance income and expenses Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, foreign currency gains and gains on hedging instruments that are recognised in the profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues, using the effective interest method.

Finance expenses comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions, foreign currency losses, impairment losses recognised on financial assets (except for trade receivables) and losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in the profit or loss. All borrowing costs are recognised in the profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying assets e.g. mining development assets are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed. Borrowing costs that have been capitalised as part of mine development assets are amortised in accordance with note 3(d).

(o) Income tax Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognised for temporary differences where the initial recognition of assets or liabilities relates to a transaction that is not a business combination and at the time of that transaction it affects neither accounting nor taxable profit. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

(p) Earnings per share The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares.

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Pike River by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(q) Segment Reporting A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged in providing related products or services, which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments. Pike River's primary format for segment reporting is based on business segments.

4. Segment reporting

The Group currently operates within one primary segment, being the operation of a coal mine based near Greymouth on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. The operating segments' operating results are reviewed regularly by the Group's CEO to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. During the current financial period there was one sale of coal with the value of $3,345,000 to Gujarat NRE Coal (NSW) Pty Limited (see related parties note 23).

5. Administrative expenses

The following items of expenditure are included in administrative expenses:

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars Note (Audited) (Audited) Auditors remuneration: - audit of financial statements (104) (70) - other audit-related services - - - fees for tax advisory services (134) (133) Total auditors remuneration (238) (203) TSA termination expenses (i) (388) (1,934) Value of employee services provided 20 (647) (686) Other administrative expenses (2,777) (3,391) (4,050) (6,214) (i) TSA termination expenses On 21 May 2010 a final payment of $388,000 (30 June 2009: $1,934,000) was made in relation to the settlement of the Transport Services Agreement (TSA).

6. Net finance costs Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 20 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Interest income on bank deposits 377 2,033 Realised foreign exchange gains 1,362 2,841 Unrealised foreign exchange gains 1,307 - Net change in fair value of derivatives (135) 135 Financial income 2,911 5,009

Interest expense on financial liabilities (4,869) (3,520) Amortisation of discount on convertible bonds (427) (844) (5,296) (4,364) Unrealised foreign exchange losses - (6,211) Unwind of discount on provisions (61) (50) Other finance expenses (792) - Financial expenses (6,149) (10,625) Net finance income (costs) (3,238) (5,616)

7. Income tax benefit

Income tax on the face of profit or loss comprises:

Group year ended 30 June 2010 Group year ended 30 June 2009 Parent year ended 30 June 2010 Parent year ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) (Audited)

Current tax Current period - - - - Adjustment for prior periods - - - - - - - - Deferred tax Recognition of current period tax losses 22,398 7,301 22,398 5,051

Origination and reversal of temporary differences (7,001) (5,016) (7,001) (5,016) Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses 1,020 2,546 1,020 2,546 Prior year adjustment 1,360 - 1,360 - Derecognition of previously recognised tax losses - (1,020) - (1,020) Recognition of tax liability on mine assets (3,428) - (3,428) - Effect of change to 28% tax rate from 1 July 2011 (1,334) - (1,184) - 13,015 3,811 13,165 1,561

Total income tax benefit 13,015 3,811 13,165 1,561

The Group's tax rate is 30%. Income tax on the face of profit or loss is different from the standard rate of corporate tax and is reconciled as follows:

Reconciliation of effective tax rate Group year ended 30 June 2010 Group year ended 30 June 2009 Parent year ended 30 June 2010 Parent year ended 30 June 2009 (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) In thousands of dollars

Loss before income tax (52,043) (16,829) (52,043) (9,329) Income tax benefit @ 30% tax rate 15,613 5,049 15,613 2,799 Add/(deduct): Recognition of tax losses previously unrecognised 1,020 2,546 1,020 2,546 Prior year adjustment 1,360 - 1,360 - Non-deductible expenses (216) (223) (216) (223) Temporary differences previously not recognised - (2,541) - (2,541) Derecognition of tax losses previously recognised - (1,020) - (1,020) Recognition of tax liability on mine assets (3,428) - (3,428) - Effect of change to 28% tax rate from 1 July 2011 (1,334) - (1,184) - Total income tax benefit 13,015 3,811 13,165 1,561

8. Property, plant and equipment

In thousands of dollars Land Buildings, plant & equipment Motor vehicles Office furniture & fittings Total

Parent and Group Year ended 30 June 2010 Opening net carrying amount 65 47,588 78 120 47,851 Additions - 900 60 28 988 Transfers in from mine development assets - 56,741 - - 56,741 Depreciation charge - (8,505) (24) (25) (8,554) Closing net carrying amount 65 96,724 114 123 97,026

As at 30 June 2010 Cost or deemed cost 65 107,568 167 176 107,976 Accumulated depreciation - (10,844) (53) (53) (10,950) Net carrying amount 65 96,724 114 123 97,026

Parent and Group Year ended 30 June 2009 Opening net carrying amount 65 78 34 69 246 Additions - 110 7 117 Transfers in from mine development assets - 49,513 56 56 49,625 Depreciation charge - (2,113) (12) (12) (2,137) Closing net carrying amount 65 47,588 78 120 47,851

As at 30 June 2009 Cost or deemed cost 65 49,927 107 148 50,247 Accumulated depreciation - (2,339) (29) (28) (2,396) Net carrying amount 65 47,588 78 120 47,851

As at 1 July 2008 Cost or deemed cost 65 304 51 85 505 Accumulated depreciation - (226) (17) (16) (259) Net carrying amount 65 78 34 69 246

9. Mine development assets

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Opening balance 217,863 188,080 Additions 12,285 79,408 Transfers out to property, plant and equipment (56,741) (49,625) Transfers out to mine production assets (130,245) - Amounts written off - - Closing balance 43,162 217,863

Mine development assets balance comprises of assets that have not yet been commissioned, principally hydro-mining equipment, therefore no depreciation has been charged during the period.

During the year to 30 June 2010 $56,741,000 (30 June 2009: $49,625,000) has been transferred from mine development assets to property, plant & equipment and $130,245,000 (30 June 2009: $Nil) has been transferred from mine development assets to mine production assets.

Interest totalling $676,000 has been capitalised during the current period (2009:$580,000) in relation to borrowing costs that are directly attributable to acquisition and construction of mine development assets.

10. Mine production assets

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Opening balance - - Transfers in from mine development assets 130,245 - Capitalised roadway costs 11,425 Amortisation charges (265) - Closing balance 141,405 -

Mine production assets comprise development costs (excluding plant, property and equipment) incurred in relation to areas of interest in which coal production has commenced. Amortisation has been charged based on the production output methodology.

Included in year to 30 June 2010 is $11,425,000 of post production costs for pit-bottom roadway construction which will be used and amortised on the production output methodology.

11. Intangible mine assets

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Opening balance 5,439 3,105 Additions 1,072 2,334 Amortisation (12) - Closing balance 6,499 5,439

Intangible mine assets primarily comprise expenditure that Pike River has been required to make in order to obtain rights of access or operation in relation to key items of infrastructure or land necessary for operation of the coal mine. To the extent that this expenditure gives rise to long term future economic benefits it is capitalised and amortised over units of production in accordance with note 3(f).

12. Bonds and deposits

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars Note (Audited) (Audited)

Bonds (i) 2,324 2,324 Deposits (ii) - 1,150 2,324 3,474

(i) Bonds Bonds of $1,049,000 (30 June 2009: $1,049,000) have been lodged with the Department of Conservation ('DOC') in accordance with the conditions of access agreement permits granted to Pike River. In the event access agreement conditions are not maintained, the bonds may be forfeited.

Similarly, bonds of $1,200,000 (30 June 2009: $1,200,000) have been lodged with various local body authorities in accordance with conditions attaching to resource consents issued to Pike River. In the event that resource consent conditions are not maintained, the bonds may be subject to forfeiture.

There is also a $75,000 (30 June 2009: $75,000) bond retained in favour of the New Zealand Exchange Limited. The bond is required to be maintained as part of Pike River's continued listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

(ii) Deposits A cash-backed third party guarantee has been provided to Westpower Limited ('Westpower') in relation to an agreement for supply and installation of high voltage electricity supply infrastructure to the mine. At balance date Pike River has $Nil (30 June 2009: $1,150,000) cash lodged with ANZ National Bank Limited ('ANZ') (the provider of the guarantee). Cash lodged with ANZ to secure the guarantee is refunded by ANZ to Pike River on a monthly basis in line with Pike River's fulfilment of its monthly obligations under the Westpower infrastructure supply agreement. Westpower remitted a final payment of $50,000 in June 2010.

13. Deferred tax

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities Group 2010 Group 2009 Parent 2010 Parent 2009 (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) (Audited) In thousands of dollars

Deferred tax assets Opening balance 11,092 2,131 8,842 2,131 Current period tax losses 22,398 7,301 22,398 5,051 Value of previously unrecognised tax losses 1,020 2,546 1,020 2,546

Prior year adjustment 1,360 - 1,360 - Derecognition of previously recognised tax losses - (1,020) - (1,020) Effect of change to 28% tax rate from 1 July 2011 (2,380) (2,230) Provisions 111 134 111 134 Total Deferred tax assets 33,601 11,092 31,501 8,842

Deferred tax liabilities Opening balance (5,150) - (5,150) - Mine development assets (9,512) (5,150) (9,512) (5,150) Loss of tax depreciation on building from 1 July 2011 (826) - (826) - Effect of change to 28% tax rate from 1 July 2011 1,046 - 1,046 - Other (202) - (202) - Total deferred tax liabilities (14,644) (5,150) (14,644) (5,150)

Net deferred tax asset 18,957 5,942 16,857 3,692

As at 30 June 2010, with coal production underway and following assessment of the coming financial year's likely results, a deferred tax asset in relation to carry-forward tax losses has been recognised given the probability that sufficient future taxable profits will be generated to offset these tax losses. In May 2010 legislation was passed to reduce the New Zealand corporate tax rate from 30% to 28% and to remove the ability to claim tax depreciation on buildings with an estimated useful life greater than fifty years, effective for the 2011-2012 income tax year. The tax effect shown is the estimated impact on the value of deferred tax as a result of the changes from 1 July 2011.

14. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited) Bank balances 2,917 3,810 Deposits 17,680 17,936 20,597 21,746

15. Trade and other receivables

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Prepayments 871 717 GST receivable 714 651 Customs GST receivable - 185 Other receivables 123 114 1,708 1,667

16. Inventories

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Coal stock 4,202 734 Mine consumables and spare parts 4,115 1,651 8,317 2,385

17. Trade and other payables

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Trade payables 4,691 5,261 Accruals 6,015 4,101 Other creditors 135 394 10,841 9,756

Trade and other payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency for the current period comprise AUD $1,124,000 (30 June 2009: AUD $1,364,000, EUR $337,000 and USD $108,000).

18. Rehabilitation provision

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Opening balance 916 676 Provision made during the period - 321 Unwind of discount 61 50 Impact of change in discount rate 230 (131) Closing balance 1,207 916

Under an agreement with DOC, Pike River is obliged to rehabilitate any affected land area to an approved condition once coal production from the Pike River mine has ceased. This provision represents the costs expected to be incurred to rehabilitate areas where mine development work has occurred as at balance date.

Because of the long term nature of this liability, the biggest uncertainty in estimating the provision is the quantum of costs that will be incurred to rehabilitate the affected areas. In particular, Pike River has assumed that the site will be restored using technology and materials that are available currently.

No additional provision was made in the year to 30 June 2010. In 2009 an additional provision of $321,000 was made reflecting the increased area of mine development and a reassessment of the likely costs to be incurred.

The provision has been calculated using a discount rate of 5.35% as at 30 June 2010 (30 June 2009: 6.67%) The expected remaining life of mine used in the determination of the provision is estimated at 17 years as at 30 June 2010 (30 June 2009: 18 years).

19. Convertible bonds and secured bank facilities

This note provides information about the contractual terms of Pike River's interest-bearing loans and borrowings. For more information about Pike River's exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk, see note 24.

Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars Note (Audited) (Audited)

Non-current liabilities

Convertible bonds (a) 41,667 42,096 41,667 42,096

Current liabilities CreditPlus bank term debt facility (b) 12,917 - Multi-option bank facility (b) 10,000 - 22,917 -

Terms and conditions of outstanding loans and borrowings are as follows:

Interest bearing loans and borrowings Currency Nominal interest rate Year of maturity Face value Carrying amount Face value Carrying amount In thousands of dollars Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 Convertible bonds (i) USD 10.75% 2011 - - - 42,236 42,096 Convertible bonds (NZOG) (i) USD 10.00% 2012 41,667 41,667 41,667 - - Secured debt facilities NZD BKBM+1.20% 2013 12 12,917 12,917 - - NZD BKBM+1.70% 2010 10,000 10,000 - -

64,584 64,584 42,236 42,096

(a) Convertible bonds

Convertible bonds Group and Parent ended 30 June 2010 Group and Parent ended 30 June 2009 In thousands of dollars (Audited) (Audited)

Liberty Harbor Convertible bonds

Opening balance 42,096 37,826 Conversions during the period - (3,307) Issue of new convertible bonds during the period 1,902 - Amortisation of discount 427 844 Convertible bonds accrued interest - 475 Repayment of principal & interest (43,199) - Realised foreign exchange (gain)/ loss on translation (1,226) 6,258 Closing balance -

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