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A
UNIQUE INNOVATIVE
TAX EFFECTIVE OPPORTUNITY
TO PARTICIPATE IN MINERAL
EXPLORATION
ANKETELL
RESOURCES OVERVIEW
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Anketell Resources NL ("ARN") is a company established
to explore for minerals in joint venture with the participants
(Explorers) in the Anketell Exploration Project.
- ARN
will have rights to acquire the Explorers' interests in the Joint
Venture after completion of exploration.
- Explorers
or their nominee will be IPO shareholders in ARN. 1
- Once
the offer has closed, the ARN Board will apply for listing on
the ASX.
ANKETELL
EXPLORATION PROJECT OVERVIEW
The
Anketell Exploration Project ("the Project") provides
a unique innovative opportunity to enter into the exciting field
of mineral exploration. Explorers are able to participate in the
potentially high return exploration business in an innovative and
tax effective manner.
This
has the effect of reducing the effective entry cost to the participant
by up to 48.5% from the cost of investing in exploration through
the traditional method of acquiring shares in mining exploration
companies.
The
key features of the Anketell Exploration Project include:
- Contributions
to the Project are for $10,000 and multiples thereof (plus 10%
GST).
- 100%
tax deductibility for all contributions at the time of entry.
- The
mineral exploration project being conducted in joint venture with
ARN.
- Explorers
(or their nominees such as their superannuation fund) subscribe
for shares in ARN at the same time as establishing their interest
in the Anketell Exploration Project and accordingly extending
their effective interest in the underlying exploration project.
- Guaranteed
sale of the Explorers' interests through put and call options
between the fund and ARN (to be based on independent valuations).
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Explorers also are required to subscribe for 40,000 shares in ARN
for 6.25 cents each per $10,000 contribution to the Anketell Exploration
Project.
THE
EFFECTIVE COST OF PARTICIPATION IS REDUCED
A portfolio
interest in mineral exploration has historically been offered only
through an investment in the shares of an exploration company. This
approach offered no tax benefits to the participating investor.
As
demonstrated below the innovative approach developed for undertaking
mineral exploration through the Anketell Exploration Project and
subscribing for ARN shares significantly reduces the cost of participation
compared with the historical alternative.
Effective
cost of typical $12,500 contribution to exploration project by an
individual.
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Project/ARN
Participation Cost
$
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Historical
Shares Only Alternative
$
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| Anketell
Exploration Project contribution |
10,000
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-
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| Benefit
of tax deductibility (assumed to be at highest personal marginal
rate of 48.5%) |
(4,850)
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-
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| Subscription
for shares |
2,500
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12,500
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Net
cost of $12,500 gross exploration funding
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7,650
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12,500
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In
the example the net cost of participation is reduced by $4,850
per $12,500 (38.8%).
The
Tax Deductibility is supported by an Independent Taxation Opinion
from Ernst & Young and a Tax Office Product Ruling is Pending
The
tax deductibility of the Project contributions is supported by the
independent tax expert's opinion included in the prospectus provided
by Chartered Accountants, Ernst & Young. Application has been
made for a binding Australian Taxation Office Product Ruling. This
should be received shortly.
THE
MINERAL EXPLORATION BUSINESS
Mineral
exploration is high risk by nature but can lead to spectacular returns.
By way of example, all major mining projects begin life as exploration
projects.
Despite
the level of risk involved in mineral exploration, the discovery
of a viable resource involves much more than mere luck. It is necessary
to carefully manage the exploration activities, particularly in
large under explored regions such as the Anketell Project. The Anketell
team has the skill, experience and funding necessary to explore,
effectively and efficiently, this remote region of Western Australia.
The
resources sector is recognised as highly cyclical because of volatility
in mineral prices and in recent years the high level of capital
returns seen in the high tech projects has led to a reduction in
the funding available for mineral exploration. Nonetheless, a strong
world economy has strengthened the demand for many minerals and
metals driving prices higher.
Despite
this fact, this lack of exploration funding presents a strong investment
opportunity.
Stated exclusive of the impact of GST since
GST will be recoverable if the Explorer is register for GST with
the Taxation Office.
Applications Required Pursuant to Prospectus
This
information is intended only as an introduction to the Anketell
Exploration Project and ARN. Interests in the Anketell Exploration
Project and shares in ARN are only available pursuant to completed
application forms as included in the Anketell Exploration Project
and Anketell Resources NL Prospectus dated [date] 2000 (Prospectus).
It is recommended parties considering an investment in the Project
and ARN read the Prospectus in full.
The
Prospectus is available here
or by telephoning 1800 [number].
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