Appendix A -- Defined terms

This appendix is an integral part of the Standard.

exploration and evaluation assets

A[1]

Exploration and evaluation expenditures recognised as assets in accordance with the entity’s accounting policy.

exploration and evaluation expenditures

A[2]

Expenditures incurred by an entity in connection with the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources before the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource are demonstrable.

exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources

A[3]

The search for mineral resources, including minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources after the entity has obtained legal rights to explore in a specific area, as well as the determination of the technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting the mineral resource.