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Name:	DISCOVERY METALS LIMITED (DML)
Date of Listing:	17 December 2003
Date of Delisting:	01 September 2015
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This entity was delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange on 01 September 2015.

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ACN: 104 924 423ABN: 29 104 924 423
Registration Date: 30 May 2003
Deregistration Date: 05 November 2017

This entity was deregistered on 05 November 2017. It has thus ceased to exist.

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DISCOVERY METALS LIMITED(DML)

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	FROM	TO
DISCOVERY METAL LIMITED	08/12/2006	15/12/2006
DISCOVERY NICKEL LIMITED		08/12/2006

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Level 1, 200 Mary Street Brisbane QLD 4000

Tel : +61 (0)3 9415 4000 or 1300 850 505 (within Australia)
Fax : +61 7 3229 9860
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Company details

Address: Level 23, 333 Ann Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel: 07 3218 0222 Fax: 07 3218 0233

Date first listed: 17/12/2003
Company Secretary:
Sector: Materials Industry Group: XMJ
Activities: Exploration for nickel and copper deposits in Botswana and Australia

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company deregistered today	05/11/2017
delisted from the close of trading on Monday, 31 August 2015 the company was removed from the Official List pursuant to Listing rule 17.15	01/09/2015
we understand this entity did not pay its listing fees because it failed and is in administration	01/09/2015
The following entity (Discovery Metals Limited) has not paid their annual listing fees in respect of the year ending 30 June 2016 but the securities are already suspended from official quotation. Under listing rule 17.15, any entity that has not paid its annual listing fees as required by listing rule 16.5 by 5.00 pm AEST on Monday 31 August 2015 will be removed from the official list with effect from the close of trading on Monday 31 August 2015	25/08/2015
a loss declaration has been issued and the capital loss can therefore be claimed in the financial year the declaration is issued (this declaration was issued on 10 June 2015)	30/06/2015
Stefan Dopking and Michael Joseph Ryan appointed Liquidators	10/06/2015
the Board of Directors has today appointed Stefan Dopking and Michael Ryan of FTI Consulting as Voluntary Administrators of the Company under Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act. The decision to appoint Voluntary Administrators follows the receipt earlier today of correspondence from DML's Lender Group. DML's Lender Group has demanded full and immediate repayment by DML of all monies (comprising principal repayments, interest and costs).	27/02/2015
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited will be suspended from quotation immediately, in accordance with Listing Rule 17.3, following the appointment of voluntary administrators. Security Code: DML	27/02/2015
securities reinstated	03/02/2015
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to the provision of interim funding and an update on discussions that have been in progress with Cupric Canyon Capital LP in relation to a potential transaction. Security Code: DML	30/01/2015
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to a potential transaction with Cupric Canyon Capital LP. Security Code: DML	02/12/2014
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to an updated financial model and development plan. Security Code: DML	02/12/2014
the Company confirms that discussions seeking to resolve the current situation are active and continuing, and that progress has been made since the last Company update. DML is confident that these discussions will be progressed toward a satisfactory outcome during the coming week. At this time, it is appropriate that DML shares remain suspended from trading for a further week, until Friday 5 December 2014, or such earlier date at which point an announcement will be made regarding the Company's position	28/11/2014
the Company confirms that discussions seeking to resolve the current situation are active and continuing. DML is confident that these discussions will be progressed to a satisfactory outcome in the coming weeks. At this time, it is appropriate that DML shares remain suspended from trading until 28 November 2014 or such earlier date, at which point an announcement will be made regarding the Company's position	31/10/2014
an Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of DISCOVERY METALS LIMITED ACN 104 924 423 (the Company) will be held on Thursday, 27 November 2014, commencing at 11:00 am (Brisbane time) at the Christie Corporate Conference Centre, Morgan Room, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland	24/10/2014
provides Kalahari Copper Belt Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves Update	14/10/2014
Discovery Metals today advises the market that it has agreed with Sedgman that it is no longer required to complete a capital raising for a minimum of A$15 million by 30 September 2014. DML will continue to repay Sedgman in accordance with the previously announced repayment schedule. As a gesture of good faith, Discovery Metals has prepaid a sum of US$400,000 of the US$1.8 million otherwise due on 31 October 2014	01/10/2014
The Company now advises that it received a notice of breach from its Lenders stating that the updated Business Plan is not in a form and substance satisfactory to the Lenders, as required under the Amended and Restated Facility Agreement. The Lenders have reserved their rights. The proposed renounceable rights issue announced on 1 September 2014 will now not proceed in the form and timeframe announced. Therefore, the development of the Zeta Underground Mine is on hold. In the interim the Company will continue to operate the open cut operations at Zeta and Plutus, which delivered record copper production in July and August, while it continues to engage in discussions with its Lenders regarding future options	18/09/2014
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to an updated financial model and development plan. Security Code: DML	16/09/2014
securities reinstated	19/05/2014
the Company is currently in discussions directly with its lenders to negotiate a term sheet for the re-profiling of the PF Facility and SCRFA. In line with those negotiations, Discovery Metals is pleased to announce that the lenders have granted further waivers in relation to the principal and interest payments owing under the PF Facility and all amounts owing under the SCRFA until 30 May 2014	15/05/2014
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to a debt re-profile. Security Code: DML	15/05/2014
Discovery Metals (the Company) is pleased to announce that it has executed a legally binding term sheet (Term Sheet) with Blumont Group Limited (SGX: A33) (Blumont), an investment holding company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, for the recapitalisation of the Company.	19/09/2013
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited will be lifted at the commencement of trading tomorrow, Friday, 20 September 2013 following receipt of an announcement in connection with the receipt of a refinancing proposal. Security Code: DML	19/09/2013
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in connection with the receipt of a refinancing proposal. Security Code: DML	19/09/2013
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to the Company" financial position and a potential change of control process. Security Code: DML	21/05/2013
Following the Discovery Metals Limited (Discovery Metals) announcement of 2 May 2013 confirming that the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) had on 30 April 2013 handed down its decision in favour of Discovery Metals (DAB Decision), there has been correspondence between the parties regarding the DAB Decision. Despite such correspondence, Discovery Metals considers the DAB Decision (which confirmed that the amount of $4,989,650.93 is payable to Discovery Metals by Sedgman), as announced on 2 May 2013 remains legally binding on Sedgman, and will remain so, unless revised through amicable settlement or arbitration	09/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited refers to its voluntary suspension request of Friday, 26 April 2013 and update to ASX of Thursday, 2 May 2013 and provides the following by way of an update in relation to its financing arrangements. Discussions have continued with a number of potential investors and with the Company" banking syndicate. The Company will continue to inform the market of material developments as matters progress	09/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited refers to its voluntary suspension request of Friday, 26 April 2013 and provides the following by way of an update in relation to its financing arrangements. Discussions have continued with a number of potential investors and with the Company" banking syndicate.	02/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed Sedgman Limited" (Sedgman) application against the Company regarding a claim that Discovery Metals makes a payment to Sedgman in the amount of $20,027,470.07. The Supreme Court agreed with Discovery Metals that Sedgman acted, among other things, outside the terms of the May 2010 Engineering Procurement & Construction FIDIC Contract (EPCC) in trying to bypass a very clear dispute resolution and arbitration process set out in the EPCC	30/04/2013
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement with regard to its financing arrangements, including an accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. Security Code: DML	26/04/2013
name changed from Discovery Metal Limited	15/12/2006

company deregistered today	05/11/2017
delisted from the close of trading on Monday, 31 August 2015 the company was removed from the Official List pursuant to Listing rule 17.15	01/09/2015
we understand this entity did not pay its listing fees because it failed and is in administration	01/09/2015
The following entity (Discovery Metals Limited) has not paid their annual listing fees in respect of the year ending 30 June 2016 but the securities are already suspended from official quotation. Under listing rule 17.15, any entity that has not paid its annual listing fees as required by listing rule 16.5 by 5.00 pm AEST on Monday 31 August 2015 will be removed from the official list with effect from the close of trading on Monday 31 August 2015	25/08/2015
a loss declaration has been issued and the capital loss can therefore be claimed in the financial year the declaration is issued (this declaration was issued on 10 June 2015)	30/06/2015
Stefan Dopking and Michael Joseph Ryan appointed Liquidators	10/06/2015
the Board of Directors has today appointed Stefan Dopking and Michael Ryan of FTI Consulting as Voluntary Administrators of the Company under Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act. The decision to appoint Voluntary Administrators follows the receipt earlier today of correspondence from DML's Lender Group. DML's Lender Group has demanded full and immediate repayment by DML of all monies (comprising principal repayments, interest and costs).	27/02/2015
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited will be suspended from quotation immediately, in accordance with Listing Rule 17.3, following the appointment of voluntary administrators. Security Code: DML	27/02/2015
securities reinstated	03/02/2015
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to the provision of interim funding and an update on discussions that have been in progress with Cupric Canyon Capital LP in relation to a potential transaction. Security Code: DML	30/01/2015
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to a potential transaction with Cupric Canyon Capital LP. Security Code: DML	02/12/2014
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to an updated financial model and development plan. Security Code: DML	02/12/2014
the Company confirms that discussions seeking to resolve the current situation are active and continuing, and that progress has been made since the last Company update. DML is confident that these discussions will be progressed toward a satisfactory outcome during the coming week. At this time, it is appropriate that DML shares remain suspended from trading for a further week, until Friday 5 December 2014, or such earlier date at which point an announcement will be made regarding the Company's position	28/11/2014
the Company confirms that discussions seeking to resolve the current situation are active and continuing. DML is confident that these discussions will be progressed to a satisfactory outcome in the coming weeks. At this time, it is appropriate that DML shares remain suspended from trading until 28 November 2014 or such earlier date, at which point an announcement will be made regarding the Company's position	31/10/2014
an Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of DISCOVERY METALS LIMITED ACN 104 924 423 (the Company) will be held on Thursday, 27 November 2014, commencing at 11:00 am (Brisbane time) at the Christie Corporate Conference Centre, Morgan Room, Level 1, 320 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland	24/10/2014
provides Kalahari Copper Belt Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves Update	14/10/2014
Discovery Metals today advises the market that it has agreed with Sedgman that it is no longer required to complete a capital raising for a minimum of A$15 million by 30 September 2014. DML will continue to repay Sedgman in accordance with the previously announced repayment schedule. As a gesture of good faith, Discovery Metals has prepaid a sum of US$400,000 of the US$1.8 million otherwise due on 31 October 2014	01/10/2014
The Company now advises that it received a notice of breach from its Lenders stating that the updated Business Plan is not in a form and substance satisfactory to the Lenders, as required under the Amended and Restated Facility Agreement. The Lenders have reserved their rights. The proposed renounceable rights issue announced on 1 September 2014 will now not proceed in the form and timeframe announced. Therefore, the development of the Zeta Underground Mine is on hold. In the interim the Company will continue to operate the open cut operations at Zeta and Plutus, which delivered record copper production in July and August, while it continues to engage in discussions with its Lenders regarding future options	18/09/2014
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to an updated financial model and development plan. Security Code: DML	16/09/2014
securities reinstated	19/05/2014
the Company is currently in discussions directly with its lenders to negotiate a term sheet for the re-profiling of the PF Facility and SCRFA. In line with those negotiations, Discovery Metals is pleased to announce that the lenders have granted further waivers in relation to the principal and interest payments owing under the PF Facility and all amounts owing under the SCRFA until 30 May 2014	15/05/2014
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in relation to a debt re-profile. Security Code: DML	15/05/2014
Discovery Metals (the Company) is pleased to announce that it has executed a legally binding term sheet (Term Sheet) with Blumont Group Limited (SGX: A33) (Blumont), an investment holding company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, for the recapitalisation of the Company.	19/09/2013
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited will be lifted at the commencement of trading tomorrow, Friday, 20 September 2013 following receipt of an announcement in connection with the receipt of a refinancing proposal. Security Code: DML	19/09/2013
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement in connection with the receipt of a refinancing proposal. Security Code: DML	19/09/2013
The suspension of trading in the securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be lifted immediately, following receipt of an announcement in relation to the Company" financial position and a potential change of control process. Security Code: DML	21/05/2013
Following the Discovery Metals Limited (Discovery Metals) announcement of 2 May 2013 confirming that the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) had on 30 April 2013 handed down its decision in favour of Discovery Metals (DAB Decision), there has been correspondence between the parties regarding the DAB Decision. Despite such correspondence, Discovery Metals considers the DAB Decision (which confirmed that the amount of $4,989,650.93 is payable to Discovery Metals by Sedgman), as announced on 2 May 2013 remains legally binding on Sedgman, and will remain so, unless revised through amicable settlement or arbitration	09/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited refers to its voluntary suspension request of Friday, 26 April 2013 and update to ASX of Thursday, 2 May 2013 and provides the following by way of an update in relation to its financing arrangements. Discussions have continued with a number of potential investors and with the Company" banking syndicate. The Company will continue to inform the market of material developments as matters progress	09/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited refers to its voluntary suspension request of Friday, 26 April 2013 and provides the following by way of an update in relation to its financing arrangements. Discussions have continued with a number of potential investors and with the Company" banking syndicate.	02/05/2013
Discovery Metals Limited is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed Sedgman Limited" (Sedgman) application against the Company regarding a claim that Discovery Metals makes a payment to Sedgman in the amount of $20,027,470.07. The Supreme Court agreed with Discovery Metals that Sedgman acted, among other things, outside the terms of the May 2010 Engineering Procurement & Construction FIDIC Contract (EPCC) in trying to bypass a very clear dispute resolution and arbitration process set out in the EPCC	30/04/2013
The securities of Discovery Metals Limited (the "Company") will be suspended from quotation immediately, at the request of the Company, pending an announcement with regard to its financing arrangements, including an accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. Security Code: DML	26/04/2013
name changed from Discovery Metal Limited	15/12/2006

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Directors' on-market share transactions (last 5)

Purchases Sales

DATE	DIRECTOR	NUMBER	PRICE	AMOUNT
25/10/2013	Jeremy Read	790,732	$0.085	$67,212.00
27/02/2013	Brad Sampson	2,000	$0.600	$1,200.00
22/02/2013	Brad Sampson	8,000	$0.633	$5,060.00
22/02/2013	Niall Lenahan	150,000	$0.620	$93,000.00
21/02/2013	Brad Sampson	10,000	$0.590	$5,900.00

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Directors & Executives (current)

NAME	TITLE	DATE OF APPT
Jeremy Read	Non Exec Chairman	30/05/2003
Bob Fulker	Managing Director	04/11/2013
Kerry Parker	CFO, Company Secretary	11/08/2014
Paul Frederiks	Non Exec Director	26/10/2012
Royston Denysschen	Non Exec Director	09/07/2014

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Directors & Executives (former)

NAME	TITLE	DATE OF APPOINTMENT	DATE OF RESIGNATION

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