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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements<br />
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)<br />
(t)<br />
Obligations for reclamation<br />
The Group’s obligations for reclamation consist of spending estimates at its mines in accordance with<br />
the relevant rules and regulations in Mongolia. The Group estimates its liabilities for final reclamation<br />
and mine closure based upon detailed calculations of the amount and timing of the future cash<br />
spending to perform the required work. Spending estimates are escalated for inflation, then discounted<br />
at a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks<br />
specific to the liability such that the amount of provision reflects the present value of the expenditures<br />
expected to be required to settle the obligation. The Group records a corresponding asset associated<br />
with the liability for final reclamation and mine closure, which is included in the mining properties.<br />
The obligation and corresponding asset are recognised in the period in which the liability is incurred.<br />
The asset is depreciated on the units-of-production method over its expected life and the liability is<br />
accreted to the projected spending date. As changes in estimates occur (such as mine plan revisions,<br />
changes in estimated costs, or changes in timing of the performance of reclamation activities), the<br />
revisions to the obligation and the corresponding asset are recognised at the appropriate discount rate.<br />
(u)<br />
Revenue recognition<br />
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Provided it is<br />
probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue and costs, if applicable,<br />
can be measured reliably, revenue is recognised in profit or loss as follows:<br />
(i)<br />
Sale of goods<br />
Revenue associated with the sale of coal is recognised when the risks and rewards of ownership<br />
of the goods have been passed to the customer. Revenue excludes value added tax or other<br />
sales taxes and is after deduction of any trade discounts and volume rebates.<br />
(ii)<br />
Interest income<br />
Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.<br />
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