2018
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      2017
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3 INVESTMENT IN FOREIGN LISTED ASSOCIATE                
  81 316 667 (2017: 70 833 334) shares in IronRidge Resources Limited (IronRidge) – at cost Balance at beginning of year     121 953       121 953  
  Acquired during the year     63 584       —  
  Balance at end of year     185 537       121 953  
  The investment represents a 28,91% (2017: 29,64%) interest in the ordinary share capital of IronRidge, which is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange.                
  IronRidge is registered in Australia and is a junior exploration company, with a portfolio of gold, bauxite, titanium and iron ore prospects in Africa and Australia.