Note 3 - Term Deposits

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

Term Deposits [Text Block]

3.   TERM DEPOSITS

	Sept. 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023
	(Unaudited)
Short-term deposits	$	5,968		$	6,901
Currency translation effect on short-term deposits		(22	)		(274	)
Total short-term deposits		5,946			6,627
Restricted term deposits - Current		739			755
Currency translation effect on restricted term deposits		(2	)		(16	)
Total restricted term deposits - Current		737			739
Restricted term deposits – Non-current		1,734			1,763
Currency translation effect on restricted term deposits		(15	)		(47	)
Total restricted term deposits - Non-current		1,719			1,716
Total term deposits	$	8,402		$	9,082

Restricted deposits represent the amount of cash pledged to secure loans payable or trade financing granted by financial institutions, serve as collateral for public utility agreements such as electricity and water, and performance bonds related to customs duty payable. Restricted deposits are classified as current and non-current depending on whether they relate to long-term or short-term obligations. Restricted deposits of $737 as at September 30, 2023 are classified as current assets as they relates to short-term trade financing. On the other hand, restricted deposits of $1,719 as at September 30, 2023 are classified as non-current assets as they relate to long-term obligations and will become unrestricted only upon discharge of the obligations.