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COPPERMOLY LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Sep 29, 2021

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

COPPERMOLY LIMITED

ABN/ARBN
54 126 490 855
Financial year ended:
54 126 490 855 30 JUNE 2021

Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2]

These pages of our annual report: This URL on our https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/ website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 29 September 2021 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3]

Date: 30 September 2021 Name of authorised officer Stephen Kelly, Company Secretary authorising lodgement:

1 “Corporate governance statement” is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 which discloses the extent to which an entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.

Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.

2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.

3 Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection. See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting
out:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.

and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a director or
senior executive or putting someone forward for election as
a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the board.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).

5 If you have followed all of the Council’s recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b)
through its board or a committee of the board set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the
composition of its board, senior executives and workforce
generally; and
(c)
disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(1)
the measurable objectives set for that period to
achieve gender diversity;
(2)
the entity’s progress towards achieving those
objectives; and
(3)
either:
(A)
the respective proportions of men and women
on the board, in senior executive positions and
across the whole workforce (including how the
entity has defined “senior executive” for these
purposes); or
(B)
if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the
Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s
most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as
defined in and published under that Act.
If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period, the measurable objective
for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board
should be to have not less than 30% of its directors of each
gender within a specified period.

and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c)
at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and if we were included in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period our measurable objective for
achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board of not less
than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance
of its senior executives at least once every reporting period;
and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a nomination
committee and the processes we employ to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate
balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities
effectively at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills that the board currently has or is
looking to achieve in its membership.

and we have disclosed our board skills matrix at:
Item 2.2 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, affiliation or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position or relationship in question and an explanation of
why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.

and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors at:
Item 2.3 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement
and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b)
at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the length of service of each director at:
Item 2.3 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the same
person as the CEO of the entity.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a need
for existing directors to undertake professional development to
maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role
as directors effectively.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
and we have disclosed our values at:
Item 3.1 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors,
senior executives and employees; and
(b)
ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that code.

and we have disclosed our code of conduct at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.3 A listed entity should:
(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.

and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.4 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy;
and
(b)
ensure that the board or committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy.

and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director, who is not
the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5)
in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify
and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting,
including the processes for the appointment and removal
of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
Not applicable
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
Not applicable
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an audit
committee and the processes we employ that independently verify
and safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including the
processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor
and the rotation of the audit engagement partner at:
Item 4.1 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk
management and internal control which is operating effectively.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.3 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 by an external auditor.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
listing rule 3.1.

and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy
at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all
material market announcements promptly after they have been
made.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.3 A listed entity that 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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.

and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on
our website at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations program that
facilitates effective two-way communication with investors.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages
participation at meetings of security holders.

and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation
at meetings of security holders at:
Item 6.3 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.4 A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a
meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by
a show of hands.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
Not applicable
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
Not applicable
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a risk committee
or committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for
overseeing our risk management framework at:
Item 7.1 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and
that the entity is operating with due regard to the risk
appetite set by the board; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.

and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk
management framework was undertaken during the reporting period
at:
Item 7.2 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk
management and internal control processes.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed how our internal audit function is structured
and what role it performs at:
Not applicable
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an internal audit
function and the processes we employ for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of our risk management and internal
control processes at:
Item 7.3 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does, how it
manages or intends to manage those risks.

and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to
environmental and social risks at:
Item 7.4 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement
and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:
Item 7.4 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose
that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level
and composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
Not applicable
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
Not aplicable]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a remuneration
committee and the processes we employ for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and
ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:
Item 8.1 of the 2021 Corporate Governance Statement

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.

and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives
at:
The Remuneration Report included in the Annual Report for the
year ended 30 June 2021

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy 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.

and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it at:
https://coppermoly.com.au/corporate/

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and
this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES
9.1 A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language
in which board or security holder meetings are held or key
corporate documents are written should disclose the processes
it has in place to ensure the director understands and can
contribute to the discussions at those meetings and
understands and can discharge their obligations in relation to
those documents.

and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at:
………………………………………………………………………
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we do not have a director in this position and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.2 A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure that
meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place and
time.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and this recommendation is
therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.3 A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externally
managed listed entity that has an AGM, should ensure that its
external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer
questions from security holders relevant to the audit.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and not an externally managed
listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not
applicable

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
AGM and this recommendation is therefore not applicable
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed
listed entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity
should disclose:
(a)
the arrangements between the responsible entity and the
listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;
and
(b)
the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible
entity for overseeing those arrangements.

and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a)
and (b) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor thewholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the
terms governing the remuneration of the manager.

and we have disclosed the terms governing our remuneration as
manager of the entity at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

30 June 2021

This Corporate Governance Statement of Coppermoly Limited ( Coppermoly or the Company ) has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Securities Exchange’s ( ASX ) Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council ( ASX Principles and Recommendations ). The Company’s ASX Appendix 4G, which is a checklist cross-referencing the ASX Principles and Recommendations to the relevant disclosures in either this statement, our website or our Annual Report, can be found on our website at www.coppermoly.com.au/corporate/corporate.htm.

This statement has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors ( Board ) and is current as at 29 September 2021.

The ASX Principles and Recommendations and the Company’s response as to how and whether it follows those recommendations are set out below.

Principle 1 - Lay solid foundations for management and oversight.

Recommendation 1.1: A listed entity should disclose: (a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and (b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management.

The Board is ultimately accountable for the performance of the Company and provides leadership and sets the strategic objectives of the Company. It appoints all senior executives and assesses their performance. It is responsible for overseeing all corporate reporting systems, remuneration frameworks, governance issues, and stakeholder communications. Decisions reserved for the Board relate to those that have a fundamental impact on the Company, such as acquisitions and divestments, any material changes in business operations, and capital raising transactions.

Management is responsible for implementing the Board’s strategy, day-to-day operations, and ensuring that all risks and performance issues are brought to the Boards attention. They must operate within the risk and authorisation parameters set by the Board.

Recommendation 1.2: A listed entity should: (a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as a director; and (b) provide security holders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director.

The Board has established a policy for the Nomination and Appointment of Directors and the Company undertakes reference checks prior to the appointment of a Director, or putting a person forward as a candidate, to ensure that the person is competent, experienced, and would not be impaired in any way from undertaking the duties of Director. Where appropriate, the Company seeks advice from external advisors in connection with the suitability of applicants for Board appointment and provides shareholders with relevant information for their consideration about the attributes of the candidates as well as whether the Board supports an appointment or re-election.

Recommendation 1.3: A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.

The terms of the appointment of each Director and senior executives are agreed upon and set out in a written agreement at the time of appointment.

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Recommendation 1.4: The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.

Given the limited number of employees engaged by Coppermoly, Coppermoly’s company secretary fulfils a broad range of management responsibilities in addition to core company secretarial duties. As a result, where:

  • (a) Coppermoly has a Managing Director or CEO, the company secretary reports to the Board through the Managing Director or CEO (as applicable); or

  • (b) Coppermoly does not have a Managing Director or CEO, the company secretary reports directly to the Board through the Chairman or, if there is no Chairman, the Board as a whole.

The company secretary is accessible to all Directors.

Recommendation 1.5: A listed entity should: (a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the objectives 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 reporting period the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards achieving them and either: (1) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole organisation (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act.

The Company has established a Diversity Policy, which is available on the Company’s website. In summary the Diversity Policy encourages the bringing together of people of different gender, age, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds who possess a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. The Company’s principle activities are carried out in a foreign country with unique cultural and traditional heritage. In PNG the Company employs an entirely PNG National workforce.

Although the Company seeks to promote diversity, including gender diversity, within the group as positions and appropriate candidates become available, due to the limited number of people currently employed by the Company, it does not currently require that the Board set any measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity.

As at the date of this report, 20% of the organisation’s employees were women (80% men); 0% of Board positions were occupied by women (100% men) and 0% of senior executive positions were occupied by women (100% men). For this purpose, the Board defines a senior executive as a person who makes, or participates in the making of, decisions that affect the whole or a substantial part of the business or has the capacity to affect significantly the Company’s financial standing.

No entity within the consolidated group is a ‘relevant employer’ for the purposes of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 and so no Gender Equality Indicators are disclosed.

Recommendation 1.6: A listed entity should (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process.

The Company periodically reviews the Board and Committee performance against certain standards. However, due to the limited resources and the size of the Company no formal performance review process was conducted during the reporting period.

Recommendation 1.7: A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of its senior executives; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process.

The Company periodically reviews the performance of its senior executives against agreed performance measures. Where the Company has a Managing Director or CEO, the Board undertakes this review in respect of the Managing Director or CEO, and the Managing Director/CEO undertakes the same assessments of the Company’s other senior executives. During the reporting period the Board reviewed the performance of the Company’s senior executives on an informal basis.

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Principle 2 - Structure the board to add value

Recommendation 2.1: The board of a listed entity should:

  • (a) have a nomination committee which:

  • (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and

  • (2) is chaired by an independent director,

and disclose:

  • (3) the charter of the committee;

  • (4) the members of the committee; and

  • (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or

  • (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.

The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a sufficient size to justify the formation of a separate Nomination Committee, so the Board as a whole performs the role of a Nomination Committee. The Company’s Policy for Nomination and Appointment of Directors is available on the Company’s website. Under the policy, the criteria for determining the identification and appointment of suitable candidates for the Board shall include the quality of the individual, their background of experience and achievements, their credibility within the Company's scope of activities, and their ability to undertake Board duties and responsibilities.

Where necessary, the Board seeks advice from external advisors in connection with the suitability of applicants for Board membership.

Recommendation 2.2: A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.

The Board’s skills matrix indicates the mix of skills, experience and expertise that are considered necessary at Board level for optimal performance of the Board. The matrix reflects the Board’s objective to have, where possible, an appropriate mix of industry and professional experience. External consultants may be brought it with specialist knowledge to address areas where this is an attribute deficiency in the Board.

The table below details the balance achieved with the current Board composition in terms of skills required for the Company.

Company.
Skill & Experience Directors
(out of 5)
Exploration & Geology

Geological qualifications

Exploration experience

Membership of industry related organisations
2
Commercial

Business experience and/or qualifications
5
Financial

Accounting or finance qualification

Financial literacy
4
Fundraising

Experience in raising funds for a public company
4
Executive management

Experience as an executive in a public company
5

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Recommendation 2.3: A listed entity should disclose: (a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors; (b) if a director has an interest, position, association or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and (c) the length of service of each director.

Details of the Board of Directors, their appointment dated, length of service, and independence status is as follows:

llows:
Appointment Length of service at Independence Non-
Director’s name date reporting date status executive
Mr Kevin Grice 15 July 2014 7 years, 2 months Independent Yes
Mr Jincheng Yao 5 March 2015 6 years, 6 months Not independent Yes
Dr Wanfu Huang 11 March 2015 6 years, 6 months Not independent No
Mr Zule Lin 11 April 2016 5 years, 5 months Not independent Yes
Mr Xuan Jian 28 August 2019 2 years, 1 month Not Independent Yes

The Board may determine that a Director is independent notwithstanding the existence of an interest, position, association or relationship of the kind identified in the examples listed under Recommendation 2.3 of the ASX Principles and Recommendations. No current Director has been deemed independent through this process.

Recommendation 2.4: A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors.

Having regard to the response to Recommendation 2.3 above, the majority of the Board at the reporting date were not independent.

Recommendation 2.5: The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the CEO of the entity.

The Chairman of the Board is Mr Kevin Grice who is an independent non-executive director.

Recommendation 2.6: 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.

New Directors undertake an induction program coordinated by the Company Secretary that briefs and informs the Director on all relevant aspects of the Company’s operations and background. The Company does not currently have any formal Director development program in place.

Principle 3 - Act ethically and responsibly

Recommendation 3.1: A listed entity should: articulate and disclose its values.

The Company’s values are embodied within the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Directors and Corporate Code of Conduct which are available on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 3.2: A listed entity should: (a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives, and employees; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee is informed of any material breaches of the code.

The Company maintains codes of conduct for its Directors, senior executives and employees. In summary, the code requires that each person act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company; exercise a duty of care; use the powers of office in the best interests of the Company and not for personal gain, declare any conflict of interest; safeguard Company’s assets and information and undertake any action that may jeopardise the reputation of Company.

The codes are available on the Company’s website.

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Recommendation 3.3: A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee is informed of any material incidents reported under that policy.

The Company has adopted a Whistleblower Policy intended to support and protect persons who speak up about any unlawful, unethical, or irresponsible behaviour within the organisation, a copy of which is available in the Corporate Policy section of the Company’s website. The Board are informed of material incidents reported under the Company’s Whistleblower Policy.

Recommendation 3.4: A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee is informed of any material breaches of the policy.

The Company has adopted an Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy which links to the Code of Conduct by which the Company expects its operations and business dealings to be managed. The ABC Policy prohibits the giving of bribers or other improper payments and specifies the controls around the giving of donations and the acceptance of gifts or hospitality by officers of the Company. The ABC Policy requires the Board to be informed of any material breaches of the ABC Policy. The ABC policy is available in the Corporate Policy section of the Company’s website.

Principle 4 - Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

Recommendation 4.1: The board of a listed entity should: (a) have an audit committee which: (1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and (5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner.

The Board maintains an Audit Committee, the current members of which are:

Committee member Executive Status Independence Status
Mr Kevin Grice - Chair Non-Executive Independent
Dr Wanfu Huang Non-Executive Not-independent
Stephen Kelly CFO / Company Secretary Not-independent

The Chair of the Committee is independent, although the majority of the Committee is not considered independent and not all members are Non-Executive Directors, thereby not completely satisfying this recommendation. The qualifications and experience of the Committee members are detailed in the ‘Information on Directors’ and ‘Company Secretary’ sections of the Directors’ report in the Company’s Annual Report. The number of Committee meetings held and attended by each Director is disclosed in the ‘Directors’ Meetings’ section of the Directors’ report.

The Charter of the Committee is available at the Company’s website.

Recommendation 4.2: The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

In respect to full year and half year financial reports, the Board obtains a written declaration from the CEO (or equivalent) and CFO (or equivalent) that, in their opinion, the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained and the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion is

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formed on the basis of 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 and material business risks. However, the Board will not receive declarations from the CEO (or equivalent) and CFO (or equivalent) in respect of the quarterly cash flow reports prepared and lodged in compliance with Appendix 5B of the Listing Rules as these quarterly cash flow reports are considered by the Board:

  • not to be a financial report or interim financial report as defined under Australian accounting standards; and / or

  • not to be capable, as a standalone report, of giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company, only its cash flows for the relevant reporting period.

Recommendation 4.3: 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 by an external auditor.

The Company has an effective system of internal control and multiple review and approval stages which it applies to public documents that are not reviewed or audited by its external auditor

Principle 5 - Make timely and balanced disclosure

Recommendation 5.1: A listed entity should (a) have a written policy for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under Listing Rule 3.1.

The Company maintains a written policy that outlines the responsibilities relating to the Directors, officers and employees in complying with the Company’s disclosure obligations. The Continuous Disclosure Policy requires all executives and Directors to inform the CEO or, in his absence, the Company Secretary of any potentially material information as soon as practicable after they become aware of that information. No member of the Company shall disclose market sensitive information to any person unless they have received acknowledgement from the ASX that the information has been released to the market.

The Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on Coppermoly’s website.

Recommendation 5.2: A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made.

The Company ensures that Directors are provided with a copy of all material market releases either prior to, or promptly after, lodgement

Recommendation 5.3 : A listed entity that 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.

Announcements Platform ahead of being presented, or made available to, investors or analysts.

Principle 6 - Respect the rights of security holders

Recommendation 6.1: A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website.

The Company maintains information in relation to governance documents, Directors and senior executives, Board and committee charters, annual reports, ASX announcements and contact details on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 6.2 and 6.3: A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors (6.2).

A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders (6.3).

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The Company maintains a shareholder communication policy that describes the approach taken by the Company to communicate with investors. The Company aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting the group.

Significant announcements and reports submitted to the ASX are posted on the Company’s website. The Company also maintains an investor mailing list to email significant announcements.

Shareholders are also able to submit questions to the Company via email.

The Company encourages shareholders to attend its general meetings. Shareholders who are unable to attend the Company’s general meetings are able to appoint proxies in advance of the meeting.

Recommendation 6.4: A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.

The Company has adopted the process required by ASX Guidance Note 35 which stipulates that all Listing Rule resolutions be decided by poll. The Company has extended the conduct of a poll to all resolutions proposed at shareholder meetings

Recommendation 6.5: A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically.

The Company’s share registry manages the majority of communications with shareholders. Shareholders are encouraged to receive correspondence from the Company electronically, thereby facilitating a more effective, efficient and environmentally friendly communication mechanism with shareholders. Shareholders not already receiving information electronically can elect to do so through the share registry, Boardroom Pty Limited at www.boardroomlimited.com.au/.

Principle 7- Recognise and manage risk

Recommendations 7.1 & 7.2: The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework (7.1).

The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place (7.2).

The Company does not currently have a dedicated Risk Committee. In the past the Company has had a combined Planning and Operations, and Risk Management Committee. However, with the reduction in Board and senior executive numbers, the function of the Planning and Operations, and Risk Management Committee is now performed at Board level. Due to the size and composition of the Board and executive, the Board considers it more efficient and effective to perform the functions of the Risk Management Committee at Board level rather than committee level.

The Board reviews the company’s risk management framework annually to ensure that it is still suitable to the company’s operations and objectives and that the company is operating within the set risk parameters. There were no significant recommendations made from the latest review undertaken for the year ended 30 June 2017.

Recommendation 7.3: A listed entity should disclose: (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes.

The Company does not currently have a separate internal audit function. The Audit Committee and the Board have determined that because of the limited resources of the Company and the scope of the risks involved it is more appropriate for the Audit Committee to monitor the need for a separate internal audit function.

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Under the Audit Committee Charter, the committee’s parameters include monitoring the need for an internal audit function along with how the function should be structured and what role it would perform. The Audit Committee also monitors the Company’s internal control processes, including risk management. The Audit Committee reports back to the Board any substantive issues arising out of its internal control and risk monitoring.

The Company’s external auditors undertake a half year review and full year audit as required under the Corporations Act 2001. The Audit Committee have regular meetings and contact with the external auditors during the year for the review and audits.

Recommendation 7.4: A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks.

Refer below for disclosures relating to the Company’s material business risks (including any material exposure to economic, environmental or social sustainability risks). Refer to commentary at Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 for information on the Company’s risk management framework.

Material business risks

The Company recognises that the management of risk is a critical component for Coppermoly achieving its purpose of delivering growth in shareholder value. The Company has a framework to identify, understand, and manage risks. The material business risks that could have an adverse impact on Coppermoly’s business include exposure to economic, political, environmental and social sustainability risks. The nature of the material risks and, where appropriate, how such risks are managed is set out below. This list is neither exhaustive nor in order of importance.

Funding risk

There is no certainty that Coppermoly can raise additional capital, or that it will be able to do so on favourable terms. If Coppermoly is able to raise additional capital, it may be required to do so at a significant discount to the prevailing share price. If this occurs, this may significantly dilute existing Shareholders. If Coppermoly cannot raise additional capital through the issue of additional Securities, it may be forced to dispose of some or all of its interest in one of more of its assets. If Coppermoly is required to dispose of assets in those circumstances to a third party, such disposal could possibly be on unfavourable terms, including price. If Coppermoly is not able to raise additional funding in a timely manner through either the issue of additional Securities or the disposal of assets, it could also have a significant and detrimental effect on the financial position and viability of the Company. To reduce these risks as much as possible the Company is striving to find the balance between cost savings and maintaining resources to allow for future operations when needed.

Exploration Licence extension risk

Copper Quest PNG Limited, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, is the legal holder of three Exploration Licences, with the following expiry dates:

Exploration Licences:

  1. EL 1043 (Nakru) has been granted for a two year term ending on 7 December 2022.

  2. EL 2379 (Simuku) expired on 10 September 2021. In June 2021 the Company submitted an application to renew EL 2379 for a further two year term;

  3. EL 2514 (Makmak) expired on 11 September 2021. In June 2021 the Company submitted an application to renew EL 2514 for a further two year term;

  4. EL 2578 (Kori River) expired on 25 February 2021. In November 2020 the Company submitted an application to renew EL 2514 for a further two year term.

  5. EL2638 (Metelen River) has been granted for a two year period expiring on 17 May 2022.

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The process for Exploration Licence extensions requires the approval at a Warden's Hearing, followed by consideration and recommendation by the Mining Advisory Council and the final approval by the Papua New Guinean Minister of Mining. Shareholders should be aware that, pending extension, granted Exploration Licences remain in force until a determination is made.

There is a risk that extension of the Company’s exploration licences will not be extended, or that the terms of the extension will not be favourable to Coppermoly.

Key sensitivities of Coppermoly’s licences

The future success of Coppermoly is largely dependent on the success of the WNB Projects. The WNB Projects are subject to the following key sensitivities:

  1. the delineation of sufficient copper/gold resources so as to result in the viable extraction and processing of copper/gold from the WNB Projects;

  2. copper, gold and other relevant material commodity prices;

  3. mining and processing costs of copper, gold and other ores;

  4. the capital cost to construct any required processing plant and associated facilities or the cost of transporting any extracted materials to a third party's processing facility;

  5. national/provincial/local governments’ stakes that may be included in any subsequent development agreement; and

  6. consent from the customary landowners or other parties for access to exploration licences.

There is also no guarantee that Coppermoly will be able to obtain all of the necessary approvals, permits, licences and consents required to develop its projects.

Principle 8- Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Recommendation 8.1: The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.

The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size to justify the formation of a separate Remuneration Committee. Accordingly, the Board as a whole oversees the Company’s Remuneration Policy and monitors remuneration outcomes to promote the interests of shareholders by attracting, rewarding, motivating and retaining Directors and senior executives. The Company’s Remuneration Policy is available on the Company’s website.

Where necessary, the Board also seeks advice from external advisors on the appropriateness of remuneration packages.

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Recommendation 8.2: A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives.

Non-executive Directors can be remunerated by way of cash fees, superannuation contributions and noncash benefits in lieu of fees. Due to the Company’s limited resources no Director is currently receiving any Directors’ fees. All Directors’ fees are currently being accrued in the accounts of the Company and will only be paid when the resources of the Company permit. Directors’ fees accrued up to March 2017 will be exchanged for ordinary shares in the Company, subject to shareholders’ approval at the 2017 AGM.

The level of remuneration reflects the anticipated time commitments and responsibilities of the position. Performance based incentives are not available to Non-executive Directors. Executive Directors and other senior executives can be remunerated using combinations of fixed and performance based remuneration. Fees and salaries are set at levels reflecting market rates and, where used, performance based remuneration is linked directly to specific performance targets that are aligned to both short and long term objectives. Further details in relation to the Company’s remuneration policies are contained in the Remuneration Report, within the Directors’ report in the Company’s Annual Report.

Recommendation 8.3: A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: (a) have a policy 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.

The Company’s Securities Trading Policy provides that Directors, key management personnel, employees and contractors of Coppermoly Ltd and Copper Quest (PNG) Ltd who hold Coppermoly securities under an incentive plan, offered by Coppermoly from time to time, must not sell, create a security interest in, or otherwise dispose or deal with their Coppermoly securities, or any of their interests in any of those Coppermoly securities, without the prior written consent from Coppermoly.

Coppermoly Directors and key management personnel are also prohibited from entering into transactions which limit the economic risk of participating in unvested entitlements. This prohibition includes hedging of unvested options or any other activity which may negate the incentive such options provide.

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