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BALLYMORE RESOURCES LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Sep 28, 2021

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021) – BALLYMORE RESOURCES LIMITED

The Company is committed to implementing the highest standards of corporate governance. In determining what those high standards should involve the Company has turned to the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, 4th Edition. Where the Company does not have certain policies or committees recommended by the ASX Corporate Governance Council (the Council) in place during the reporting period, we have identified such policies or committees. The Board of Directors of Ballymore Resources Limited is responsible for corporate governance of the Company. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of Ballymore Resources Limited on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. Where the Company’s corporate governance practices do not correlate with the practices recommended by the Council, the Company is working towards compliance, however it does not consider that all the practices are appropriate for the Company due to the size, nature and scope of Company operations. As the Company’s activities develop in size, nature and scope, the size of the Board and the implementation of additional corporate governance policies and structures will be reviewed.

For further information on corporate governance policies adopted by Ballymore Resources Limited, refer to our website: www.ballymoreresources.com. Date of last review and Board approval: 29 September 2021

Principle/ Recommendation Compliance Reference Commentary
Principle1:
Lay solid foundations formanagement
andoversight
Recommendation1.1
A listed entity should have anddisclose
a board charter setting out:
a) the respective roles and
responsibilitiesofits board and
management; and
b) thosemattersexpresslyreservedto
the board and those delegatedto
management.
Yes Board Charter,
Independent
Professional
Advice Policy
Website
The Company has established the functions reserved to the Board, and those delegated to senior
executives and the Company Secretary and has set out these functions in its Board Charter.
The Board is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company. The Board develops
strategies for the Company, reviews strategic objectives and monitors performance against those
objectives. Clearly articulating the division of responsibilities between the Board and management
will help manage expectations and avoid misunderstandings about their respective roles and
accountabilities. In general, the Board assumes (amongst others) the following responsibilities:

driving the strategic direction of the Company and defining the Company's purpose, ensuring
appropriate resources are available to meet objectives and monitoring management's
performance;

approving the Company's statement of values and Code of Conduct to ensure the desired
culture within the Company is maintained and monitoring the implementation of such values
and culture at all times;

ensuring that an appropriate framework exists for relevant information to be reported by
management to the Board;

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when required, challenging management and holding it to account, appointment and
replacement of the Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director, other senior executives and the
Company Secretary and the determination of the terms and conditions of their employment,
including remuneration and termination;
approving the Company's remuneration framework and ensuring it is aligned with the
Company's purpose, values, strategic objectives and risk appetite;
monitoring the timeliness and effectiveness of reporting to Shareholders;
reviewing and ratifying systems of audit, risk management (for both financial and non– financial
risk) and internal compliance and control, codes of conduct and legal compliance to minimise
the possibility of the Company operating beyond acceptable risk parameters;
approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and
significant acquisitions and divestitures;
approving and monitoring the budget and the adequacy and integrity of financial and other
reporting such that the financial performance of the Company has sufficient clarity to be
actively monitored;
approving the annual, half yearly and quarterly accounts;
approving significant changes to the organisational structure;
approving decisions affecting the Company's capital, including determining the Company's
dividend policy and declaring dividends;
recommending to Shareholders the appointment of the external auditor as and when their
appointment or
re–appointment is required to be approved by them (in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules
if applicable);
ensuring a high standard of corporate governance practice and regulatory compliance and
promoting ethical and responsible decision making; and
procuring appropriate professional development opportunities for Directors to develop and
maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as Directors effectively and to
deal with new and emerging business and governance issues.
The Company is committed to ensuring that appropriate checks are undertaken before the
appointment of a Director and the Company has in place written agreements with each Director
which detail the terms of their appointment.

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To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if a director considers it
necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly discharge the responsibility of their
office as a director then, provided the director first obtains approval from the Chair for incurring such
expense,the Companywillpaythe reasonable expenses associated with obtainingsuch advice.
Recommendation1.2
A listed entityshould:
a) undertakeappropriatechecksbefore
appointing a person, or putting
forwardtosecurity holders a
candidate forelection,as adirector;
and
b) provide security holders with all
material informationin its
possession relevant toadecision on
whether or not to elect orre-elect a
director.
Yes Director
Selection
Procedure
Website
In determining candidates for the Board, the Nomination Committee (or equivalent) follows a
prescribed process whereby it evaluates the mix of skills, experience and expertise of the existing
Board. In particular, the Nomination Committee (or equivalent) is to identify the particular skills that
will best increase the Board's effectiveness. Consideration is also given to the balance of
independent directors. Potential candidates are identified and, if relevant, the Nomination
Committee (or equivalent) recommends an appropriate candidate for appointment to the Board.
Any appointment made by the Board is subject to ratification by shareholders at the next annual
general meeting.
The Board recognises that Board renewal is critical to performance and the impact of Board tenure
on succession planning. Each director other than the Managing Director, must not hold office
(without re-election) past the third annual general meeting of the Company following the director's
appointment or three years following that director's last election or appointment (whichever is the
longer). However, a director appointed to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the Board must
not hold office (without re-election) past the next annual general meeting of the Company. At each
annual general meeting a minimum of one director or one third of the total number of directors must
resign. A director who retires at an annual general meeting is eligible for re-election at that meeting
and re-appointment of directors is not automatic.
Recommendation1.3
A listed entity should have a written
agreementwith eachdirectorand senior
executivesettingout the terms of their
appointment.
Yes Kept at
registered office
Independent
Professional
Advice Policy
Each non-executive director has a written agreement with the Company that covers all aspects of
their appointment including term, time commitment required, remuneration, disclosure of interests
that may affect independence, guidance on complying with the Company’s corporate governance
policies and the right to seek independent advice, indemnity and insurance arrangements, rights of
access to the Company’s information and ongoing confidentiality obligations as well as roles on the
Company’s committees. Each executive director’s agreement with the Company includes the same
details as the non-executive directors’ agreements but also includes a position description, reporting
hierarchy and termination clauses. To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's
policy that if a director considers it necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly
discharge the responsibility of their office as a director then, provided the director first obtains
approval from the Chairman for incurring such expense, the Company will pay the reasonable
expenses associated with obtainingsuch advice.

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Recommendation1.4
The company secretary of a listed entity
shouldbe accountable directly to the
board,throughthechair,on allmatters
to do with theproperfunctioning of the
board.
Yes Board Charter
Website
The Company has established the functions reserved to the Board, and those delegated to senior
executives and the Company Secretary and has set out these functions in its Board Charter.
Recommendation1.5
A listed entityshould:
a) have a diversity policy whichincludes
requirementsfor the board or a
relevantcommitteeof the board to
setmeasurableobjectives for
achieving genderdiversity andto
assess annually both theobjectives
and the entity’s progress in achieving
them;
b) disclose that policy or a summary of
it;and
c) disclose as at the end of each
reportingperiod the measurable
objectivesforachieving gender
diversity set by theboardor a
relevantcommitteeof the boardin
accordance with the entity’s diversity
policy and its progress towards
achievingthem,andeither:
1) the respectiveproportionsof
menandwomen on the board,
inseniorexecutive positions and
acrossthewhole organisation
(includinghowtheentityhas
No Diversity Policy
Website
The Board values diversity (in its broader sense) and recognises the benefits it can bring to the
organisation's ability to achieve its goals. However, given the current stage of the Company's
operations and number of employees, the Company has determined at this stage not to formally
adopt a diversity policy. The Company will re-assess this as the Company grows.
Diversity includes, but is not limited to, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status,
religious beliefs, socio-economic background, perspective, experience, cultural background, sexual
orientation and gender identity. The Company is committed to diversity and recognises the benefits
arising from employee and board diversity and the importance of benefiting from all available talent.
The Board has adopted a policy to address harassment and discrimination in the Company, which it
believes will facilitate an environment that encourages a diverse workforce.
As at the date of this report, the Company has the following proportion of women appointed:

to the Board – 0%

to senior management – 0%

to the organisation as a whole – 0%
The Company recognises that the mining and exploration industry is intrinsically male dominated in
many of the operational sectors and the pool of women with appropriate skills will be limited in some
instances. Where possible, the Company will seek to identify suitable candidates for positions from
a diverse pool.

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defined “seniorexecutive”for
these purposes);or
2) if the entity is a “relevant
employer”under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s
most recent“GenderEquality
Indicators”,as defined inand
published under thatAct.
Recommendation1.6:
A listed entityshould:
a) have and disclose a processfor
periodically evaluating the
performance ofthe board, its
committeesand individualdirectors;
and
b) disclose, in relation to eachreporting
period, whether aperformance
evaluationwas undertaken in the
reportingperiodinaccordance with
thatprocess.
Yes Board,
Committee &
Individuals
Performance
Evaluation
Procedure
Website
Board, its committees, the chairman and individual directors
The Chairman is responsible for evaluating the performance of the Board and, when appropriate,
Board committees and individual directors deemed. A Non-Executive Director is responsible for
evaluating the Chairman. The evaluations of the Board, and any applicable Board committees and
individual directors are undertaken via informal discussions on an ongoing basis with the Chairman.
The evaluation of the Managing Director (if applicable) is undertaken via an informal interview
process which occurs annually or more frequently, at the Board’s discretion.
As the Company only listed on the ASX in September 2021, evaluations have not been carried out to
date. However, the evaluation is likely to take place in the next reporting period.
Recommendation1.7:
A listed entityshould:
a) have and disclose a processfor
periodically evaluating the
performance ofits senior executives;
and
b) disclose, in relation to eachreporting
period, whether aperformance
evaluationwas undertaken in the
reportingperiodinaccordance with
thatprocess.
Yes Board,
Committee &
Individuals
Performance
Evaluation
Procedure
Website
Senior executives
The Chairman is responsible for evaluating the performance of senior executives. The evaluation of
senior executives is undertaken via an informal interview process which occurs annually or more
frequently as required and otherwise takes place as part of the annual salary review under the senior
executives’ employment contract.
As the Company only listed on the ASX in September 2021, evaluations have not been carried out to
date. However, the evaluation is likely to take place in the next reporting period.

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Principle 2:Structurethe board to b e
e f f e c t i v e a n d add value
Recommendation2.1
The board of a listed entityshould:
a) have a nominationcommittee which:
1) has at least threemembers, a
majority of whom are
independentdirectors; and
2) is chaired by an independent
director,
anddisclose:
3) thecharterof thecommittee;
4) the members of thecommittee;
and
5) as at the end of eachreporting
period,the number of times the
committee met throughoutthe
period andtheindividual
attendances of themembersat
those meetings;or
b) if it does not have a nomination
committee,disclose that fact and
the processesitemploys to address
boardsuccessionissues and to
ensure that the board hasthe
appropriatebalance of skills,
knowledge,experience, independence
anddiversityto enable it to discharge
its dutiesandresponsibilities
effectively.
No Nomination
Committee
Charter,
Independent
Professional
Advice Policy
Annual Report
Website
The Company does not have a Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board is of the opinion
that due to the nature and size of the Company, the functions performed by a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee can be adequately handled by the full Board. At such time when the
Company is of sufficient size, a separate Nomination and Remuneration Committee will be formed.
When the Board convenes to carry out the functions performed by a Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, it carries out those functions set out in the Company’s Nomination and Remuneration
Committee Charter. The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter
which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee.
To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if a director considers it
necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly discharge the responsibility of their
office as a director then, provided the director first obtains approval from the Chairman for incurring
such expense, the Company will pay the reasonable expenses associated with obtaining such advice.

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Recommendation2.2
A listed entity should have and disclose a
boardskills matrix setting out the mix of
skillsanddiversity that the board
currently has orislooking to achieve in its
membership.
No Website The Board does not maintain a formal Board Skills Matrix, as the Board considers that such a matrix
is not necessary given the current size and scope of the Company’s operations.
The Board may adopt such a matrix at a later time as the Company’s operations grow and evolve.
Recommendation2.3
A listed entity shoulddisclose:
a) the names of thedirectors
considered by the board to be
independentdirectors;
b) if adirectorhas aninterest,
position,association or relationship
of thetypedescribed in Box 2.3 but
the board isofthe opinion that it
does notcompromisethe
independence of thedirector, the
nature of theinterest,position,
associationor relationship in
question andanexplanation of why
the board is ofthatopinion;and
c) the length of service of each
director.
Yes Board Charter,
Independence of
Directors
Assessment
Annual Report
Website
The Board considers the independence of directors having regard to the relationships listed in Box
2.3 of the Principles & Recommendations and the Company's materiality thresholds.
Nicholas Jorss (Non-Executive Chairman), including entities associated with him, is an
(approximately) 19% shareholder in the Company. Mr Jorss is therefore not considered by the Board
to be independent.
David A-Izzeddin (Executive Director) holds an executive position in the Company and is an
(approximately) 16% shareholder in the Company. Mr A-Izzeddin is therefore not considered by the
Board to be independent.
Andrew Gilbert (Executive Director) holds an executive position in the Company and is an
(approximately) 8% shareholder in the Company. Mr Gilbert is therefore not considered by the Board
to be independent.
The board does not have a majority of independent directors.
When considering whether a director is an independent director, the materiality of an interest,
position, association or relationship must be assessed to determine whether it might interfere, or
might reasonably be perceived to interfere, in a material respect, with the director’s capacity to bring
an independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to act in the best interests of the
Company and its shareholders. Directors have been selected to bring specific skills and industry
experience to the Company. The Board has an expansive range of relevant industry experience,
financial, legal and other skills and expertise to meeting its objectives.
The length of service of each director is disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report.

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Recommendation2.4
A majority of the board of a listed entity
shouldbe independentdirectors.
No Independence of
Directors
Assessment
Website
As noted above, none of the three current directors are considered independent.
Directors have been selected to bring specific skills and industry experience to the Company. The
Board has an expansive range of relevant industry experience, financial, legal and other skills and
expertise to meetingits objectives.
Recommendation2.5
The chair of the board of a listed entity
shouldbe an independentdirectorand, in
particular,should not be the same person
as theCEOoftheentity.
No Independence of
Directors
Assessment
Website
The Chairperson, Nick Jorss, is not considered to be an independent Director (see above).
The Board may appoint an independent chair at a later time as the Company’s operations grow and
evolve.
Recommendation2.6
A listed entity should have a program for
inducting new directors and provide
appropriate professional development
opportunities for directors to develop and
maintain the skills and knowledge needed to
perform their role as directors effectively.
Yes Director
Induction
Program,
Ongoing
Education
Framework
Website
It is the policy of the Company that each new Director undergoes an induction process in which they
are given a full briefing on the Company. Where possible this includes meetings with key executives,
tours of the premises, an induction package and presentations. Information conveyed to new
Directors include:

details of the roles and responsibilities of a Director;

formal policies on Director appointment as well as conduct and contribution expectations;

a copy of the Corporate Governance Statement, Charters, Policies and Memos; and

a copy of the Constitution of the Company.
In order to achieve continuing improvement in Board performance, all Directors are encouraged to
undergo continualprofessional development.

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Principle 3: Instill a culture of acting
lawfully, ethically and responsibly
Recommendation3.1
A listed entity should articulate and disclose
its values.
Yes Code of Conduct
Website
The Company has established a Code of Conduct as to the practices necessary to maintain confidence
in the Company's integrity, the practices necessary to take into account its legal obligations and the
reasonable expectations of its stakeholders, and the responsibility and accountability of individuals
for reportingand investigatingreports of unethicalpractices.
Recommendation3.2
A listed entityshould:
a) have and disclose a code of conduct
for itsdirectors,senior executives
and employees;and
b) en s u r e t h a t t h e b o a r d o r a
c o m m i t t e e o f t h e b o a r d i s
i n f o r m e d o f a n y m a t e r i a l
b r e a c h e s o f t h a t c o d e.
Yes Code of Conduct
Website
The Company has established a Code of Conduct as to the practices necessary to maintain confidence
in the Company's integrity, the practices necessary to take into account its legal obligations and the
reasonable expectations of its stakeholders, and the responsibility and accountability of individuals
for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.
Recommendation3.3
A listed entityshould:
a)
have and disclose a whistleblower
policy;and
b)
ensure that the board or a committee
of the board is informed of any
material incidents reported under that
policy.
Yes Whistleblower
Policy
Website
The Company has a Whistleblower Policy, within its Corporate Governance Charter, which is on the
Company’s website.
Recommendation3.4
A listed entityshould:
a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery
and corruption policy;and
b)
ensure that the board or a committee
of the board is informed of any
material breaches of that policy..
Yes Anti-bribery and
Corruption Policy
Website
The Company has an Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy within its Corporate Governance Charter,
which is on the Company’s website.

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Principle 4: Safeguard the integrity in
corporate reports
Recommendation4.1
The board of a listed entityshould:
(a) have an auditcommittee which:
1) has at least threemembers,allof
whom are non-executive
directors anda majority of whom
areindependentdirectors; and
2) is chaired by an independent
director,who is not the chair of
theboard,
anddisclose:
3) thecharterof thecommittee;
4) the relevant qualificationsand
experience of the members ofthe
committee; and
5) in relation to eachreporting
period, thenumber of times the
committeemetthroughoutthe
period andtheindividual
attendances of themembersat
those meetings;or
a) if it does not have an audit
committee,disclose that fact and
the processesitemploys that
independently verifyandsafeguard
the integrity of itscorporate
reporting,including the processes
fortheappointment and removal of
theexternalauditor and the rotation
of theauditengagementpartner.
No Audit Committee
Charter
Website
The Company does not have an audit committee. The Board is of the opinion that due to the nature
and size of the Company, the functions performed by an audit committee can be adequately handled
by the full Board. At such time when the Company is of sufficient size, a separate Audit and Risk
Management Committee will be formed.
It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the
entity. This includes both internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of
significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting
records, and the reliability of financial and non-financial information. It is the Board’s responsibility
for the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control of the Company.
The Company has established procedures for the selection, appointment and rotation of its external
auditor. The Board is responsible for the initial appointment of the external auditor and the
appointment of a new external auditor when any vacancy arises, as recommended by the Audit
Committee (or its equivalent). Candidates for the position of external auditor must demonstrate
complete independence from the Company through the engagement period. The Board may
otherwise select an external auditor based on criteria relevant to the Company's business and
circumstances. The performance of the external auditor is reviewed on an annual basis by the Audit
Committee (or its equivalent) and any recommendations are made to the Board.

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Recommendation4.2
The board of a listed entity should, before
itapproves the entity’s financial
statementsforafinancial period, receive
from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in
their opinion, thefinancialrecords of the
entity have beenproperlymaintained and
that the financialstatementscomply with
theappropriate accountingstandards
and give a true and fair view ofthe
financial position andperformanceof the
entityand that the opinion has been
formed onthebasis of a sound system of
riskmanagementand internal control
which isoperating effectively.
Yes Kept at
registered office
The CEO (or equivalent) and the Chief Financial Officer provide a declaration to the Board in
accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act for each financial report and assure the Board
that such declaration is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that
the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks.
Recommendation4.3
A listed entity should disclose its process to
verify the integrity of any periodic corporate
report it releases to the market that is not
audited or reviewed byan external auditor.
Yes Kept at
registered office
All periodic reports are reviewed and approved by the Board prior to public release.
Principle 5: Make timely and balanced
disclosure
Recommendation5.1
a) A listed entityshouldhave and
disclose a written policy for
complying withitscontinuous
disclosure obligationsunderListing
Rule 3.1
Yes Continuous
Disclosure Policy
Website
The Company has established written policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with
ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and accountability at a senior executive level for that
compliance.
Recommendation5.2
A listed entity should ensure that its board
receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have
been made.
Yes Kept at
registered office
All material announcements are reviewed and approved by the Board prior to release. Copies of all
announcements are kept at registered office.

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Recommendation5.3
A listed entitythat gives a new and
substantive investor or analyst presentation
should release a copy of the presentation
materials on the ASX Market
announcements Platform ahead of the
presentation.
Yes n/a All investor, conference or roadshow presentations are released on the ASX Market announcements
Platform ahead of the presentation.

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Principle 6: Respect the rights of security
holders
Recommendation6.1
A listed entity should provideinformation
aboutitself and its governance to
investors viaitswebsite.
Yes Website
Disclosure Policy
Website
The Company’s website includes the following:

Corporate Governance policies, procedures, charters, programs, assessments, codes and
frameworks

Names and biographical details of each of its directors and senior executives

Copies of annual, half yearly and quarterly reports within the ASX announcements

ASX announcements

Copies of notices of meetings of security holders

Media releases

Overview of the Company’s current business, structure and history

Contact details for the share registryenquiries
Recommendation6.2
A listed entity should design and
implementaninvestor relationsprogram
that facilitateseffectivetwo-way
communicationwithinvestors.
Yes Shareholder
Communication
Policy
The Company has designed a communications policy for promoting effective communication with
shareholders and encouraging shareholder participation at shareholder meetings.
Recommendation6.3
A listed entity should disclose h o w i t
facilitatesandencouragesparticipationat
meetings ofsecurity holders.
Yes Shareholder
Communication
Policy
Website
The Company has designed a communications policy for promoting effective communication with
shareholders and encouraging shareholder participation at shareholder meetings.
Recommendation6.4
A listed entity should ensure that all
substantive resolutions at a meeting of
security holders are decided by a poll rather
than bya show of hands.
Yes n/a All resolutions at meetings of security holders are decided by poll.
Recommendation6.5
A listed entity should give security holders
theoption to receivecommunications
fromandsendcommunicationsto, the
entity anditssecurity registry
electronically.
Yes Shareholder
Communication
Policy
Website
Shareholders are regularly given the opportunity to receive communications electronically.

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Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk
Recommendation7.1
The board of a listed entityshould:
a) have acommitteeorcommitteesto
overseerisk, each ofwhich:
1) has at least threemembers, a
majority of whom are
independentdirectors; and
2) is chaired by an independent
director,
anddisclose:
3) thecharterof thecommittee;
4) the members of thecommittee;
and
5) as at the end of eachreporting
period,the number of times the
committee met throughoutthe
period andtheindividual
attendances of themembersat
those meetings;or
b) if it does not have a riskcommittee
orcommitteesthat satisfy (a) above,
disclosethat fact and the processes it
employsforoverseeing the entity’s
riskmanagementframework.
No Risk
Management
Policy
Website
The Company does not have a risk committee. The Board is of the opinion that due to the nature and
size of the Company, the functions performed by a risk committee can be adequately handled by the
full Board. At such time when the Company is of sufficient size, a separate Audit and Risk
Management Committee will be formed.
It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the
entity. This includes both internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of
significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting
records, and the reliability of financial and non-financial information. It is the Board’s responsibility
for the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control of the Company.
The Board has adopted a Risk Management Policy to assist with the identification and review of risk
as well as the responsibilities within the Company.
Recommendation7.2
The board or acommitteeof the board
should:
a) review the entity’s riskmanagement
frameworkat least annually to
satisfyitselfthat it continues to be
sound and that the entity is operating
with due regard to the risk appetite set
bythe board; and
Yes Risk
Management
Policy
Website
The Board has adopted a Risk Management Policy, which sets out the Company's risk profile. Under
the policy, the Board is responsible for approving the Company's policies on risk oversight and
management and satisfying itself that management has developed and implemented a sound system
of risk management and internal control. Under the policy, the Board delegates day-to-day
management of risk to the Managing Director (if not applicable, then the Chairman),who is
responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing risks. The Managing Director is also
responsible for updating the Company's material business risks to reflect any material changes, with
the approval of the Board.

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b) disclose, in relation to each
reportingperiod, whether such a
review hastakenplace.
In fulfilling the duties of risk management, the Managing Director (or equivalent) may have
unrestricted access to Company employees, contractors and records and may obtain independent
expert advice on any matter they believe appropriate, with the prior approval of the Board. In
addition, the following risk management measures have been adopted by the Board to manage the
Company's material business risks:

the Board has established authority limits for management, which, if proposed to be
exceeded, requires prior Board approval;

the Board has adopted a compliance procedure for the purpose of ensuring compliance
with the Company's continuous disclosure obligations; and

the Board has adopted a corporate governance manual which contains other policies to
assist the Company to establish and maintain its governance practices.
During the next reporting period, it is management’s intention to report to the Board on the following
categories of risks affecting the Company as part of the Company’s systems and processes for
managing material business risks: operational, financial reporting, sovereignty and market-related
risks.
Recommendation7.3
A listed entity shoulddisclose:
a) if it has an internal audit function,
howthe function isstructuredand
what roleitperforms; or
b) if it does not have an internalaudit
function, that fact and the processes
itemploys for evaluating and
continuallyimproving the
effectiveness of itsriskmanagement
and internalcontrolprocesses.
Yes Audit Committee
Charter
Website
The Board performs the role of Audit Committee. When the Board convenes as the Audit Committee
it carries out those functions which are delegated to it in the Company’s Audit and Risk Management
Committee Charter which include reviewing the Company’s internal financial control system. Due to
the nature and size of the Company's operations, and the Company’s ability to derive substantially
all of the benefits of an independent internal audit function, the expense of an independent internal
auditor is not considered to be appropriate.
Recommendation7.4
A listed entity should disclose whether it
hasany materialexposure to
environmental and social sustainabilityrisks
and, if it does, how it manages or intends
tomanage thoserisks.
Yes Corporate
Governance
Statement
The Company has considered its environmental and social sustainability risks by way of internal
review and has concluded that it is not subject to material environmental and social sustainability
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Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and
responsibly
Recommendation 8.1
The board of a listed entityshould:
a) have aremuneration committee
which:
1) has at least threemembers, a
majority of whom are
independentdirectors; and
2) is chaired by an independent
director,
anddisclose:
3) thecharterof thecommittee;
4) the members of thecommittee;
and
5) as at the end of eachreporting
period, the number of times the
committeemetthroughoutthe
period andtheindividual
attendances of themembersat
thosemeetings; or
b) if it does not have aremuneration
committee,disclose that fact and
theprocesses it employs for setting
thelevel and composition of
remunerationfordirectorsand
senior executivesandensuring that
suchremuneration isappropriate
and notexcessive.
No Remuneration
Committee
Charter,
Independent
Professional
Advice Policy
Website
The Company does not have a Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board is of the opinion
that due to the nature and size of the Company, the functions performed by a Nomination and
Remuneration Committee can be adequately handled by the full Board. At such time when the
Company is of sufficient size, a separate Nomination and Remuneration Committee will be formed.
When the Board convenes to carry out the functions performed by a Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, it carries out those functions set out in the Company’s Nomination and Remuneration
Committee Charter. The Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter
which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee.
To assist directors with independent judgement, it is the Board's policy that if a director considers it
necessary to obtain independent professional advice to properly discharge the responsibility of their
office as a director then, provided the director first obtains approval from the Chairman for incurring
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Recommendation8.2
A listed entity should separately disclose
itspolicies and practices regardingthe
remunerationof non-executivedirectors
andtheremunerationof executive
directors andother seniorexecutives.
Yes Remuneration
Policy
Website
Details of remuneration, including the Company’s policy on remuneration, are contained in the
Remuneration Report which forms of part of the Annual Report. The remuneration of non-executive
directors is set by reference to payments made by other companies of similar size and industry, and
by reference to the director’s skills and experience. Given the Company is at its early stage of
development and the financial restrictions placed on it, the Company may consider it appropriate to
issue unlisted options to non-executive directors, subject to obtaining the relevant approvals. The
Remuneration Policy is subject to annual review. All of the directors’ option holdings are fully
disclosed. Executive pay and rewards consists of a base salary and performance incentives. Long
term performance incentives may include options and/or performance rights granted at the
discretion of the Board and subject to obtaining the relevant approvals. The grant of options and/or
performance rights is designed to recognise and reward efforts as well as to provide additional
incentive and may be subject to the successful completion of performance hurdles. Executives are
offered a competitive level of base pay at market rates (for comparable companies) and are reviewed
annuallyto ensure market competitiveness.
Recommendation 8.3
A listed entity which has an equity-based
remuneration scheme should:
a) have apolicy on whether
participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether
through the use of derivatives or
otherwise) which limit the
economic risk of participating in
the scheme; and
b) disclose that policy or a summary
of it.
Yes Remuneration
Policy
Website
Executives and Non-Executive Directors are prohibited from entering into transactions or
arrangements which limit the economic risk of participating in unvested entitlements.

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