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DPM Metals Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025
Apr 7, 2025
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
DELIVERING SUPERIOR VALUE
2025 ANNUAL & SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
MAY 7, 2025 AT 4 PM ET
Dundee PRECIOUS METALS
ABOUT DUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS
We are a Canadian-based international gold mining company with operations and projects located in Bulgaria, Serbia and Ecuador. The Company's purpose is to unlock resources and generate value to thrive and grow together. Our strategic objective is to become a mid-tier precious metals company, which is based on sustainable, responsible and efficient gold production from our portfolio, the development of quality assets, and maintaining a strong financial position to support growth in mineral reserves and production through disciplined strategic transactions. This strategy creates a platform for robust growth to deliver above-average returns for our shareholders.
Our Portfolio

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
March 20, 2025
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to report that DPM delivered an excellent year in 2024. Our results reinforce the DPM strengths that underpin our strategy to become a mid-tier precious metals company and create strong momentum as we focus on delivering our next phase of growth.

2024 Year In Review
Once again, we achieved our annual guidance for gold production and all-in sustaining cost, solidifying our remarkable ten-year track record of operational excellence. Most importantly, we accomplished this while maintaining a high standard for responsible mining, with a strong safety and environmental track record which has ranked us at the top of our industry for the past four years in the annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
We have consistently delivered strong free cash flow generation, including a record $305^1$ million in 2024. This has grown our cash position to over $800 million at the beginning of 2025, further strengthening our capacity to fund growth.
At the same time, investors are benefiting from our low-cost, high margin gold production as we harvest free cash flow by returning excess capital to shareholders. Since 2020, we have returned over US$260 million to shareholders, through our quarterly dividend and share repurchases, and we are planning a significantly enhanced share buyback in 2025, with repurchases up to US$200 million.
Building a Strong Future
Following the discovery of Čoka Rakita in 2023, we have rapidly advanced this high-quality organic project which will add high-margin gold production growth to our portfolio. We completed the pre-feasibility study at the end of the year – less than 24 months after its discovery – and advanced the project to a feasibility study, expected to be completed by year-end 2025.
What makes Čoka Rakita particularly exciting is the significant exploration potential within the footprint of the project, where we have made additional discoveries, including the Dumitru Potok, Frasen and Valja Saka prospects, demonstrating how we continue to generate value through the drill bit.
At the Loma Larga gold project, building on the progress achieved in 2024, on the permitting front, we are planning to complete an updated feasibility study for the project in 2025. Loma Larga remains an attractive growth option in our portfolio which is a great fit with our technical and operating expertise.
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2025 promises to be another exciting year for DPM as we advance our organic pipeline and continue building value and momentum. Our portfolio is generating solid, consistent results and we are very well positioned as one of the lowest cost producers. We are harvesting free cash flow and delivering peer-leading returns to shareholders through our enhanced share buyback program.
The Company is focused on executing our strategy to deliver above-average returns for our shareholders as a mid-tier precious metals company.
Engaging With Our Shareholders
Once again, the Board has chosen to hold its annual shareholders meeting in a virtual-only format. After careful consideration, we determined that this format best serves the interests of Shareholders and the Company by allowing for broader participation, regardless of location, while maintaining full engagement opportunities, including the ability to ask questions and vote in real time.
We remain committed to transparency and accessibility and will continue to assess our meeting format to ensure it meets these objectives.
We encourage you to exercise your right to vote on the matters to be considered at the Meeting. You may vote in advance, during the virtual Meeting, or by proxy, using the methods described in the accompanying management information circular, where you will also find details on how to participate.
On behalf of the Board, thank you for your continued engagement and support. To our global employees, thank you for all your hard work and for safely delivering on our strategic goals.
Sincerely,
"Peter Gillin"
Peter Gillin
Chair of the Board
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NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual and Special Meeting (the "Meeting") of holders of common shares ("Shares") ("Shareholders") of Dundee Precious Metals Inc. ("DPM" or the "Company") will be held:
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Where: Virtual only Meeting via live audio webcast online at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS;
What: At the Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to:
- Receive the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the report of the auditor thereon;
- Elect the directors for the ensuing year;
- Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to set the auditor's remuneration;
- Consider and, if deemed appropriate, pass, with or without variation, an ordinary resolution approving the Company's Shareholder Rights Plan, as more particularly described under the heading "Meeting Business - Approval of the Shareholder Rights Plan" in the accompanying Management Information Circular;
- Vote, on a non-binding advisory basis, on a resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation; and
- Approve the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Who can Vote:
Only Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2025, will be entitled to vote at the Meeting.
How to Attend and Vote:
Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be able to attend the Meeting, ask questions, and vote in real time, provided they are connected to the internet and comply with the requirements outlined in the Management Information Circular dated March 20, 2025 (the "Circular").
Non-registered (or beneficial) Shareholders who hold Shares through an intermediary ("Beneficial Shareholders") who have not appointed themselves as proxyholders may attend the Meeting as guests but will not be able to vote.
If you are unable to attend the Meeting, we encourage you to vote in advance by submitting your form of proxy ("Proxy") or voting instruction form ("VIF"), following the instructions provided in the Circular.
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Meeting Materials and Additional Information:
The Circular provides further details on the business to be conducted at the Meeting, including information on the nominated directors, governance practices, and the advisory vote on executive compensation. The Circular also explains how to appoint a proxyholder, including the requirement to register proxyholders with our transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc. ("Computershare"), to receive an Invite Code for voting at the Meeting.
Late proxies may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Chair of the Meeting.
The Board of Directors has approved the contents of this Notice and the Circular and has authorized their distribution to Shareholders.
By Order of the Board
DATED at Toronto, Ontario, this 20th day of March 2025.
"Kelly Stark-Anderson"
Kelly Stark-Anderson
Corporate Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
- 2024 Performance Highlights 1
- Production and Financial Highlights 2
- 2024 Pay for Performance 3
- Executive Compensation Mix 3
- Governance 4
- Meeting Details 5
- Board Nominees 6
MEETING
- General Information 7
- Proxies and Voting 10
- Beneficial Shareholder Voting 11
- Registered Shareholder Voting 14
- Meeting Business 18
DIRECTORS
- Nominees 24
- Independence 33
- Other Directorships / Interlocks 34
- Conflicts of Interest 35
- Nomination of Directors 35
- Advance Notice Policy 36
- Diversity of the Board and Senior Management 36
- Skills and Competencies 39
- Additional Information 41
- Director Compensation 42
- Director Equity Ownership Requirements 45
GOVERNANCE
- Governance Practices 50
- Overview 50
- Board Mandate and Position Descriptions 51
- Board and Committee Meetings 51
- Ethical Business Conduct 52
- Environmental, Social and Governance 53
- Strategic Oversight 55
- Risk Oversight 56
- Orientation 58
- Continuing Education 59
- Performance Assessment 60
- Succession Planning 61
- Term Limits and Retirement Age 61
- Shareholder Engagement 61
- Communicating with the Board 62
- Board Committees 64
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Audit Committee 65
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Human Capital and Compensation Committee 68
- Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee 71
- Sustainability Committee 74
- Technical Committee 76
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Practices 77
- Letter from the HCC Committee Chair 78
- Compensation Discussion & Analysis 82
- Philosophy 82
- Principles 84
- Peers and Benchmarks 85
- 2024 Pay for Performance 87
- Compensation Governance 102
- Risk Management 105
- Executive Equity Ownership Requirements 107
- NEO Summaries 109
- Share Performance Alignment 115
- CEO Compensation Lookback 117
- Compensation Tables 118
- Termination and Change of Control 123
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 127
SCHEDULES
- A - Equity Compensation Plan 131
- B - Summary of Shareholder Rights Plan 137
- C - Board of Directors Mandate 147
- D - Virtual AGM User Guide 162

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OVERVIEW
2024 Performance Highlights
| OPERATING PERFORMANCE | FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE | ADDING VALUE TO OUR PORTFOLIO | STAKEHOLDER VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVED ANNUAL GUIDANCE | |||
| 261,000 | |||
| ounces of gold | |||
| 30M | |||
| pounds of copper | RECORD CASH FLOW | ||
| US$297M | |||
| cash provided from operating activities from continuing operations | |||
| US$305M | |||
| free cash flow^{1} from continuing operations | ČOKA RAKITA PROJECT | ||
| COMPLETED | |||
| pre-feasibility study and advanced to feasibility study | |||
| NEW DISCOVERIES | |||
| high-grade copper-gold prospects adjacent to the project | RETURNING CAPITAL TO SHAREHOLDERS | ||
| US$79M | |||
| in dividends & share repurchases | |||
| 26% of free cash flow^{1} | |||
| returned to shareholders | |||
| INDUSTRY-LEADING COST PERFORMANCE | |||
| US$1,113/oz. | |||
| cost of sales per ounce of gold sold^{1} | RECORD ADJUSTED EARNINGS | ||
| US$243M | |||
| net earnings from continuing operations | |||
| US$232M | |||
| adjusted net earnings^{1} from continuing operations | ECUADOR | ||
| ADVANCED | |||
| activities related to permitting and stakeholder relations at Loma Larga gold project | |||
| ONGOING EXPLORATION | |||
| activity at Tierras Coloradas | STRONG ESG RATING | ||
| TOP DECILE | |||
| performance in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the 4th consecutive year | |||
| US$872/oz. | |||
| all-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold^{1} | FINANCIAL STRENGTH | ||
| US$635M /~US$800M^{2} | |||
| cash on the balance sheet as at December 31, 2024 / January 2025 | PORTFOLIO RATIONALIZED | ||
| COMPLETED | |||
| sale of the Tsumeb smelter to focus portfolio on core mining business |
NO DEBT
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Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold represents Chelopech and Ada Tepe cost of sales divided by the payable gold in concentrate sold. All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold ("AISC"); free cash flow; and adjusted net earnings are non-GAAP measures or ratios. These measures have no standardized meanings under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section contained in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis (the "MD&A") for the year ended December 31, 2024 commencing at page 39, which is available on the Company's website at www.dundepe precious.com and has been filed on the SEDAR+ site at www.sedarplus.ca, for a detailed description and a reconciliation of each of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
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Reflects DPM's cash balance as at December 31, 2024, plus the US$171M received in January 2025 related to the conclusion of the DPM tolling arrangement.
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Production and Financial Highlights

- Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold is a supplementary financial measure and represents Chelopech and Ada Tepe cost of sales divided by the payable gold in concentrate sold. AISC per ounce of gold sold; adjusted net earnings; and free cash flow are Non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. These measures have no standardized meanings under IFRS Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section contained in the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 commencing at page 39, which is available on the Company's website at www.dundepe precious.com and has been filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for a detailed description and a reconciliation of each of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
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2024 Pay For Performance
Overall, our operating achievements continue to demonstrate a strong link between pay and performance.
- Annual incentives – 2024 performance resulted in (i) a final corporate score of 7.58 out of a target of 6.67, or 127% on our balanced score card ("BSC"), which is used to set annual objectives that are aligned with the achievement of our strategic goals, and (ii) short-term incentive payouts for the NEOs for 2024 ranging from 116-135.4% of the target bonus based on the BSC and achievement of personal objectives.
- Long-term incentives – our Performance Share Units ("PSUs") are paid out based on an Achieved Performance Ratio, measured for grants in 2023 and going forward as the three-year TSR relative to a TSR Peer Group, over a three-year performance period. Therefore, for the grant vested in 2024 for the period ending December 31, 2023 (applicable to PSUs paid out in 2024) the ratio was 153%, which was (i) as to 60% for Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") performance at the 69th percentile for the three-year period ending December 31, 2023, a factor of 176% and (ii) as to 40% for the average achievement on the BSC over the same period, a factor of 118%.
Executive Compensation Mix
Under our executive compensation program, a significant portion (76% and, on average, approximately 65%, respectively) of our Chief Executive Officer's ("CEO") and other NEOs' annual target total direct compensation is variable for 2024, as shown below, and is based on our BSC performance and our TSR performance.


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GOVERNANCE
Say on Pay
We have been providing our Shareholders with a say on pay every year since 2015. It ensures that you have a say in how the Company you have invested in compensates its management. We are pleased to highlight that over the last five years, our approach to executive compensation has earned the support of 98% of our Shareholders on average.
We continue to review our executive compensation program to ensure it is aligned with our philosophy of balancing competitive compensation with Shareholder interests. We look forward to receiving your support again this year and welcome any comments or concerns you may have on our executive compensation program.
Communicating with the Board
The Board of Directors (the "Board") welcomes input and comments from Shareholders on all aspects of our governance and how we can continue to drive value for you.
Please send your comments to:
Board of Directors of Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
c/o Corporate Secretary
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
150 King St West, Suite 902,
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1J9
416-365-5191
[email protected]
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Meeting Details
The Meeting will be held in a virtual only format, which will be conducted via live audio webcast at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Meeting in person. A summary of the information Shareholders will need to attend the Meeting online is provided below under "General Information". For more information on how to attend and participate in the Meeting online, please see the Virtual AGM User Guide attached to this Circular as Schedule D.
At this year's Meeting we are asking our Shareholders to vote on the following matters:
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Elect Directors
The Board recommends you vote FOR the election of the director nominees named in this Circular. -
Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditor for 2025
The Board recommends you vote FOR this resolution. -
Approve the Shareholder Rights Plan
The Board recommends you vote FOR this resolution -
Advisory Vote on Approach to Executive Compensation
The Board recommends you vote FOR this resolution.
Proxies will be solicited on behalf of management of the Company by mail, personally, telephone, e-mail, internet, or other means of communication by officers, employees, and agents of the Company. The cost of solicitation will be borne by us.
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Board Nominees
You are being asked to cast your vote for eight directors. Our directors are elected annually, individually and by majority vote.
| Name | Age | Years on Board | Occupation | Independent | Other Public Boards | Committees | 2024 Votes For % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Gov | HCC | Tech | Sust | |||||||
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | 51 | 3 | President of Cupel Advisory Corporation | Yes | 2 | ● | ● | C | 94 | ||
| Robert Bosshard | 68 | 1 | Chair of the Canadian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board | Yes | 0 | C | ● | 99 | |||
| Jaimie Donovan | 47 | 4 | Corporate Director and owner and operator of and/ore restaurant | Yes | 2 | ● | ● | C | 99 | ||
| R. Peter Gillin | 76 | 16 | Corporate Director | Yes | 2 | 96 | |||||
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | 69 | 4 | President, Azteca Consulting LLC | Yes | 2 | ● | C | ● | ● | 98 | |
| Juanita Montalvo | 59 | 8 | Managing Director, Privus and Acasta | Yes | 1 | C | ● | 99 | |||
| David Rae | 64 | 5 | President and CEO | No (executive of the company) | 0 | 99 | |||||
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 65 | 10 | CEO at Iron Hill Investments | Yes | 0 | ● | ● | ● | 99 |
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MEETING
General Information
We use "we", "our", "DPM" and "the Company" to refer to Dundee Precious Metals Inc. in this document.
Meeting Date, Time, and Location
May 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time ("ET")
The Meeting will be held virtually via live audio webcast, providing Shareholders with greater access and opportunities for participation. Join online at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS.
How Shareholders will be able to Participate at the Meeting
Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders who participate at the Meeting online will be able to listen to the Meeting, ask questions and vote, all in real time, provided they are connected to the internet and comply with all the requirements set out below under "Registered Shareholder Voting". Beneficial Shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholders may still attend the Meeting as guests. Guests will be able to listen to the Meeting but will not be able to vote at the Meeting. See "Beneficial Shareholder Voting" below.
Date of Information
Information is as of March 17, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Currency
All dollar amounts are shown in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
Common Shares Outstanding
Our Shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the symbol DPM. There were 170,238,644 Shares of DPM outstanding at the close of business on March 17, 2025.
Owners of 10% or More of Our Common Shares
To the knowledge of the directors and executive officers, the only persons or companies that own or control 10% or more of our Shares is:
| Name and Location | Shares Owned or Controlled | % of Outstanding Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc. | ||
| 55 East 52nd Street | ||
| New York, NY 10555 | 18,846,451 | 11.1 |
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Interests in Meeting Business and Material Transactions
Since January 1, 2024, none of DPM, our directors, director nominees and executive officers, or anyone associated or affiliated with any of them, has a material interest in any item of business at the Meeting, except with respect to the election of the directors. A material interest is one that could reasonably interfere with the ability to make independent decisions.
To the best of our knowledge, no informed person of DPM has or had since January 1, 2024, a material interest in a material transaction or proposed material transaction involving DPM. An informed person includes any director, executive officer of DPM or its subsidiaries and any director or executive officer of a 10% holder of voting shares, any proposed nominee for director, and any associate or affiliate of any of these persons or companies.
Mailing of Circular
This Circular is scheduled to be mailed on April 7, 2025, to each of our Shareholders of record on March 17, 2025 who has previously requested paper copies of our disclosure documents. All other Shareholders will only receive a notice with information on how to view the Meeting materials electronically. See "Notice and Access" below.
We give Meeting materials to brokers, intermediaries, custodians, nominees, and fiduciaries and request the materials be sent to Beneficial Shareholders promptly. We will pay for the distribution of the Meeting materials by clearing agencies and intermediaries to objecting Beneficial Shareholders.
Electronic Delivery
Shareholders can choose to receive Meeting materials electronically rather than by paper. If you have already chosen to receive electronic copies, no paper materials will be sent to you. If you would like to receive future Meeting materials electronically, please complete the enclosed form and return it as indicated on the form.
If we do not have an electronic document available or chose not to send an electronic copy, a paper copy will be provided.
Notice and Access
We are delivering your Meeting materials by providing you with a notice and posting the materials on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com. The materials will be available on our website starting on April 7, 2025 and will remain on our website for one year. The Meeting materials can also be accessed with our public filings on www.sedarplus.ca. We will mail paper copies of the Meeting materials to any Shareholder who previously requested paper copies. If you received the notice only and would like a paper copy of the full materials in advance of the proxy deposit date and Meeting date, requests must be received at the latest by April 28, 2025 five business days in advance of the
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proxy deposit date and time set out in the accompanying Proxy, or on the VIF you receive from your intermediary. Please send us a request as set out below.
Additional Documents
We file an annual report and an annual information form with the Canadian securities regulators. In addition, our financial information is provided in our audited consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024. We will provide you, free of charge, a copy of our annual report, which includes our annual financial statements and MD&A, our annual information form and/or this Circular on request. Please submit your request by:
Telephone: (416) 365-5191 (ask for Corporate Secretary)
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
150 King St West, Suite 902,
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1J9
Attention: Corporate Secretary
You can also get copies of any document required to be filed in Canada by:
- Accessing our public filings at www.sedarplus.ca
- Going to “Financials and Reporting” on our Investor page at www.dundeeprecious.com
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Proxies and Voting
Record Date
The record date for the Meeting is March 17, 2025. If you held Shares on that date, you are entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at the Meeting. You may also be entitled to vote your Shares if you purchase them from a registered Shareholder and notify our transfer agent that you want to vote at the Meeting at least 10 days before the Meeting.
Voting Securities and Votes
Our Shares are our only voting securities. Each Share entitles the Shareholder to one vote at the Meeting.
Quorum
We can only decide business at the Meeting if we have a quorum – where two or more people attend the Meeting and hold or represent by proxy at least 25% of our outstanding Shares that are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
Voting Instructions
If you specify how you want to vote on your Proxy, or on your VIF if you are a Beneficial Shareholder, your proxyholder must vote that way. If you do not indicate how you want to vote, your proxyholder will decide for you.
If you appoint Mr. Peter Gillin, Chair of the Board, or Mr. David Rae, President and CEO, the representatives of DPM set out in the enclosed Proxy or VIF, and do not specify how you want to vote, your Shares will be voted as follows:
| Matter | How Voted |
|---|---|
| Election of management nominees as directors | FOR |
| Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor | FOR |
| Approval of a Shareholder Rights Plan | FOR |
| Approach to executive compensation | FOR |
Approvals
A simple majority of votes cast at the Meeting (50% plus one vote) is required to approve all the items of business other than the appointment of the auditor.
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Amendments or Other Business
If amendments or other business are properly brought up at the Meeting, you (or your proxyholder, if you are voting by proxy) can vote as you see fit. We are not aware of any other business to be considered at the Meeting or any changes to the current business, as described in this Circular.
Voting Questions
Our transfer agent is Computershare. Please contact them if you have any questions on how your votes are counted.
Telephone:
1-800-564-6253 (toll free in North America)
1-514-982-7555 (collect from outside North America)
Fax:
1-866-249-7775 (fax from anywhere)
Beneficial Shareholder Voting
You are a Beneficial Shareholder if your Shares are held through an intermediary such as a broker, trustee, or other financial institution.
Voting Options
Here is how you can vote:
- By providing a VIF to your intermediary – follow the instructions provided by your intermediary
- By telephone – see the VIF
- Via the internet – see the VIF
- At the Meeting – see below
Voting by Providing Instructions to Your Intermediary
As a Beneficial Shareholder, you will receive a VIF from your intermediary and should follow the instructions for voting your Shares set therein. Whether or not you attend the Meeting, you can appoint someone else to attend and vote as your proxyholder. The people named in the form are members of management and/or the Board. You have the right to choose another person to be your proxyholder by printing that person's name in the space provided. Your votes can only be counted if the person you appointed attends the Meeting and votes on your behalf. If you have voted on the form, neither you nor your proxyholder may vote at the Meeting, unless you revoke your proxy.
Shareholders who wish to appoint someone other than the Company nominees as their proxyholder to attend and participate at the Meeting as their proxy and vote their Shares MUST submit their VIF appointing that person as proxyholder AND register that proxyholder online, as described below. Registering your proxyholder is an additional step to be completed AFTER you have submitted your VIF. Failure to register the proxyholder will result in the proxyholder not receiving an Invite Code that is required to vote at the Meeting.
Step 1: Submit your VIF: To appoint someone other than the Company nominees as proxyholder, insert that person's name in the blank space provided in the VIF and follow the instructions for submitting such VIF. This must be completed before registering such proxyholder, which is an additional step to be completed once you have submitted your VIF.
If you are a Beneficial Shareholder and wish to vote at the Meeting, you have to insert your own name in the space provided on the VIF sent to you by your intermediary, follow all of the applicable instructions provided by your intermediary AND register yourself as your proxyholder, as described below. By doing so, you are instructing your intermediary to appoint you as proxyholder. It is important that you comply with the signature and return instructions provided by your intermediary. Please also see further instructions below under the heading "Voting at the Meeting".
If you are a Beneficial Shareholder located in the United States and wish to vote at the Meeting or, if permitted, appoint a third party as your proxyholder, in addition to the steps described below under "Voting at the Meeting", you must obtain a valid legal proxy from your broker, bank or another agent. Follow the instructions from your intermediary included with the Proxy or the VIF sent to you or contact your intermediary to request a legal proxy if you have not received one. After obtaining a valid legal proxy from your intermediary, you must then submit such legal proxy to Computershare. Requests for registration from Beneficial Shareholders located in the United States that wish to vote at the Meeting or, if permitted, appoint a third party as their proxyholder must be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or by courier to: Computershare, Attention: Proxy Dept., 8th Floor, 100 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1, Canada and in both cases, must be labeled "Legal Proxy" and received no later than the voting deadline of 4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 5, 2025 or, if the meeting is adjourned or postponed, at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the time set for the meeting to resume. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email after we receive your registration materials, following the voting cut-off time. You may attend the virtual meeting and vote your shares at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS during the meeting. Please note that you are required to register your appointment at www.computershare.com/DundeePrecious.
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Step 2: Register your proxyholder: To register a third party proxyholder, Shareholders must visit www.computershare.com/DundeePrecious by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on May 5, 2025 and provide Computershare with the required proxyholder's contact information so that Computershare may provide the proxyholder with an Invite Code via email.
Without an Invite Code, proxyholders will not be able to attend and vote at the meeting.
Voting at the Meeting
Beneficial Shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will not be able to vote at the Meeting but will be able to participate as a guest. This is because the Company and Computershare do not have a record of the Beneficial Shareholders of the Company, and, as a result, will have no knowledge of your shareholdings or entitlement to vote unless you appoint yourself as proxyholder. If you plan to attend the Meeting and wish to vote your Shares at the Meeting, insert your own name in the space provided on the VIF. Then, follow the signing and return instructions provided by your intermediary. You may also nominate yourself as a proxyholder online, by typing your name in the "Appointee" section.
Your vote will be taken and counted at the Meeting, so do not indicate your votes on the form.
The Company is holding the Meeting in a virtual only format, which will be conducted via live audio webcast. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Meeting in person.
Attending the Meeting online enables duly appointed proxyholders, including Beneficial Shareholders who have duly appointed themselves as proxyholder, to participate at the Meeting and ask questions, all in real time. Duly appointed proxyholders can vote at the appropriate times during the Meeting.
Guests, including Beneficial Shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholders, can log in to the Meeting as set out below. Guests can listen to the Meeting but are not able to vote.
- Log in online at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS. We recommend that you log in at least one hour before the Meeting starts.
- Click on "Shareholder" and enter a Control number or an Invite Code
OR
- Click "Guest" and then complete the online form.
Duly appointed proxyholders: Computershare will provide the proxyholder with an Invite Code by e-mail after the proxy voting deadline has passed and the proxyholder has been duly appointed AND registered as described in "Voting by Providing Instructions to Your Intermediary" above.
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If you attend the Meeting online, it is important that you are always connected to the internet during the Meeting to vote when balloting commences. It is your responsibility to ensure connectivity for the duration of the Meeting. You should allow ample time to check into the Meeting online and complete the related procedure. For more information on how to vote at the Meeting online, please see the Virtual AGM User Guide attached to this Circular as Schedule D.
Revoking your VIF or Changing your Instructions
You may revoke your VIF at any time before it is acted on by following the procedures provided by your intermediary. You may change your voting instructions by sending new instructions prior to the cut off time set by your intermediary. Beneficial Shareholders should contact their intermediary if assistance is required.
Registered Shareholder Voting
You are a Registered Shareholder if your name appears on a share certificate or a direct registration System statement confirming your holdings. If you are a Registered Shareholder, you have received a "Form of Proxy" for this meeting. Here is how you can vote:
Voting Options
Here is where to go to find instructions to vote by these methods:
- By submitting a paper Proxy – see below
- By telephone – see the Proxy
- Via the internet – see the Proxy
- Voting at the Meeting – see below
Voting by Proxy
Whether or not you attend the Meeting, you can appoint someone else to attend and vote as your proxyholder. Use the enclosed Proxy to do this. The people named in the enclosed Proxy are members of management and/or the Board. You have the right to choose another person to be your proxyholder by printing that person's name in the space provided. Then complete the rest of the Proxy, sign it and return it. Your votes can only be counted if the person you appointed attends the Meeting and votes on your behalf. If you have voted by completing the Proxy and you attend the Meeting and have accepted the terms and conditions when entering the Meeting online, a vote cast by you on a ballot will be counted and the submitted Proxy will be disregarded.
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Return your completed Proxy form in the envelope provided so that it arrives by 4:00 pm (ET) on May 5, 2025, or, if the meeting is adjourned or postponed, at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before the time set for the meeting to resume. The Chair of the meeting may extend or waive the Proxy cut-off time in his sole discretion, without notice.
Shareholders who wish to appoint someone other than the Company nominees as their proxyholder to attend and participate at the Meeting as their proxy and vote their Shares MUST submit their Proxy appointing that person as proxyholder AND register that proxyholder with Computershare, as described below. Registering your proxyholder is an additional step to be completed AFTER you have submitted your Proxy. Failure to register the proxyholder will result in the proxyholder not receiving an Invite Code that is required to vote at the Meeting.
Step 1: Submit your Proxy: To appoint someone other than the Company nominees as proxyholder, insert that person's name in the blank space provided in the Proxy and follow the instructions for submitting such Proxy. This must be completed before registering such proxyholder, which is an additional step to be completed once you have submitted your Proxy.
Step 2: Register your proxyholder: To register a third party proxyholder, Shareholders must visit http://www.computershare.com/DundeePrecious by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 5, 2025 and provide Computershare with the required proxyholder contact information so that Computershare may provide the proxyholder with an Invite Code via email.
In order to participate online, Shareholders must have a valid 15-digit control number and proxyholders must have received an email from Computershare containing an Invite Code.
Without an Invite Code, proxyholders will not be able to vote at the Meeting but will be able to attend as a guest.
The virtual meeting platform is fully supported across most used web browsers (note: Internet Explorer is not a supported browser). We encourage you to access the meeting prior to the start time. It is important that you are always connected to the internet during the meeting to vote when balloting commences.
Voting at the Meeting
Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders may vote at the Meeting by completing a ballot online during the Meeting, as further described below. If you plan to attend the Meeting and want to vote your Shares at the Meeting, do not complete or return the enclosed Proxy. Your vote will be taken and counted at the Meeting.
The Company is holding the Meeting in a virtual only format, which will be conducted via live audio webcast. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Meeting in person.
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Attending the Meeting online enables registered Shareholders to participate at the Meeting and ask questions, all in real time. Registered Shareholders can vote at the appropriate times during the Meeting.
Guests, including Beneficial Shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder, can log in to the Meeting as set out below. Guests can listen to the Meeting but are not able to vote.
- Log in online at https://meetnow.global/MXDGNRS. We recommend that you log in at least one hour before the Meeting starts.
- Click on "Shareholder" and enter a Control number or an Invite Code
OR
- Click "Guest" and then complete the online form.
Registered Shareholders: The 15-digit control number is located on the Form of Proxy or in the email notification you received.
Revoking your Proxy
You may revoke your Proxy at any time before it is acted on by delivering a written statement that you want to revoke your Proxy, to our Corporate Secretary before or by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 5, 2025, or 48 hours prior to any adjournment or postponement thereof (excluding weekends and holidays). If you are using a 15-digit control number to login to the online Meeting and you accept the terms and conditions, you will be revoking all previously submitted proxies. However, in such a case, you will be provided the opportunity to vote by ballot on the matters put forth at the Meeting. If you DO NOT wish to revoke all previously submitted proxies, do not accept the terms and conditions, in which case you can only enter the Meeting as a guest.
If you have followed the process for attending and voting at the Meeting online, voting at the Meeting online will revoke your previous proxy.
Changing your Proxy
You may change the way you voted by Proxy by sending a new Proxy prior to the cut off time to revoke your vote. Your latest Proxy will be the only one that is valid.
Questions at the Meeting
Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders (including Beneficial Shareholders who have appointed themselves or third party proxyholders) who attend the Meeting virtually and have properly followed the instructions in this Circular to vote virtually at the Meeting will have an opportunity to ask questions at the Meeting on each resolution as it is being considered at the
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Meeting and during the question period at the end. Should any such Shareholder or proxyholder wish to ask a question, the Shareholder or proxyholder should access the Q&A tab, type your question into the box at the bottom of the screen and then press send. The Chair of the Meeting will also reserve time at the Meeting for management to answer questions from registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders and guests that attend the Meeting. All submitted questions will be moderated before being sent to the Chair of the Meeting. Questions can be submitted at any time during the Meeting up until the Chair of the Meeting closes the question period. It is anticipated that Shareholders will have substantially the same opportunity to ask questions on matters of business before the Meeting as in past years when the annual general meeting of shareholders was held in person, provided that such Shareholders have properly followed the instructions in this Circular to participate in the virtual Meeting and remain connected to the internet at all relevant times. A replay of the Meeting will be available after the Meeting on the Company's website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
It is important that you are connected to the internet at all times during the Meeting in order to vote when balloting commences. You will also need to be using a supported browser, which currently includes the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox. Please review the Virtual AGM User Guide, included with your form of proxy or VIF for the Meeting, and attached to this Circular as Schedule D, to assist in registering and participating at the Meeting. The Virtual AGM User Guide will also be available on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com. Shareholders with questions regarding the virtual meeting platform or requiring assistance accessing the Meeting website should contact Computershare at 1-888-724-2416 (local) or +1 781-575-2748 (international).
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MEETING BUSINESS
Financial Statements
Our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the auditor's report will be placed before the Meeting. These financial statements are included in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and are filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Election of Directors
The Company's articles of incorporation provide that the Board consists of a minimum of three and a maximum of fifteen directors. It is proposed that the eight individuals set out below be nominated for election as directors of the Company to hold office until the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly appointed or elected. See "Directors - Nominees" section for detailed information with respect to the individuals nominated for election by the Board.
- Nicole Adshead-Bell
- Joimie Donovan
- Kalidas Madhavpeddi
- David Rae
- Robert Bosshard
- R. Peter Gillin
- Juanita Montalvo
- Marie-Anne Tawil
As of the date hereof, the Company has not received notice of any director nominations pursuant to the advance notice provision of our by-laws. The only nominees for election at the meeting are the nominees listed above.
Management does not believe that any of the nominees will be unable to serve as a director, but if that should occur for any reason prior to the Meeting, the person(s) named as proxyholder(s) in the enclosed Proxy reserve the right to vote for another nominee in their discretion. Each director elected will hold office until the next annual meeting of Shareholders, or until their successor is duly elected, unless their office is earlier vacated.
We recommend that you vote FOR the election of these eight nominees
The people named in the enclosed Proxy will vote FOR the election of the eight nominees listed above, unless the Shareholder has specified in the Proxy that the Shares represented by such Proxy are to be voted against the election of one or more nominees.
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Appointment of Auditor
The Board recommends, on the advice of the Audit Committee, that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"), Chartered Professional Accountants, be re-appointed as auditor of the Company. PwC has served as auditor of the Company since June 2002. The directors will also be authorized to set the fees paid to the auditor.
Additional information with respect to the auditor, including the Audit Committee charter and fees paid in 2024, can be found in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form under the heading "Audit Committee Disclosure", available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Auditor Independence and Tenure
The Board and Audit Committee prioritize maintaining auditor independence and addressing potential concerns regarding the length of PwC's tenure as DPM's external auditor, which commenced in 2002. To ensure auditor independence, while preserving the benefits of PwC's deep understanding of our business and industry, DPM implements the following measures:
- Annual assessment of PwC's performance, independence, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Annual written confirmation of independence from PwC, including disclosure of any potential conflicts.
- Rotation of the lead audit partner every seven years to ensure fresh perspectives while maintaining continuity.
- Rigorous pre-approval of all non-audit services to prevent conflicts of interest.
We recommend that you vote FOR the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Professional Accountants as our auditor
The people named in the enclosed Proxy will vote FOR the appointment of PwC, Chartered Professional Accountants, as our auditor unless the Shareholder has specified in the Proxy that the Shares represented by such Proxy are to be withheld from voting in respect thereof.
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Approval of the Shareholder Rights Plan
On March 17, 2025, the Board determined that implementing a shareholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") is advisable and in the best interests of the Company. The Rights Plan is being proposed by the Board as a governance best practice in the interests of the Company and all Shareholders, given the widely held ownership of the Shares. It is not being proposed in response to any proposal to acquire control of the Company, nor is the Board currently aware of any pending or threatened take-over bid for the Company or anticipating any such action. In considering the implementation of the Rights Plan, the Board considered the existing legislative framework governing take-over bids in Canada and sought to address its overarching concern that the current Canadian take-over bid rules could permit a person (which includes a company) or group of persons to obtain control or effective control of the Company without treating all Shareholders equally. In particular, exemptions in the current Canadian take-over bid legislation could allow a person or group of persons to gain control of a company without making a formal take-over bid to all of the shareholders (for example, by (i) acquiring shares through transactions outside of Canada which are not subject to Canadian take-over bid rules, (ii) acquiring shares through private agreements with a small group of shareholders, at a premium to the market price not available to all shareholders, or (iii) slowly accumulating shares over time through stock exchange trading). This could result in a person or group of persons acquiring control without paying fair value to all Shareholders.
The Rights Plan is designed (i) to provide the Board and Shareholders with adequate time to consider and evaluate any unsolicited take-over bid, (ii) to provide the Board with time to identify, solicit, develop and negotiate value-enhancing alternatives, as may be considered appropriate, in response to any unsolicited take-over bid, and (iii) to encourage potential bidders to treat Shareholders fairly in connection with an unsolicited take-over bid and provide Shareholders with full and fair value for their Shares.
By applying to all acquisitions of 20% or more of the Shares, except in limited circumstances including Permitted Bids (as defined in the Rights Plan), the Rights Plan is designed to ensure that all Shareholders receive equal treatment. In addition, the Rights Plan is designed to discourage lock-up agreements that are not in the best interests of the Company or the Shareholders and to encourage bidders to structure lock-up agreements so as to provide locked-up Shareholders with reasonable flexibility to terminate such agreements in order to deposit their Shares to a higher value bid or support another transaction offering greater value.
The Rights Plan is therefore designed to encourage a potential bidder who intends to make a take-over bid in respect of the Company to proceed either by way of a Permitted Bid, which requires a take-over bid to meet certain minimum standards designed to promote the fair and equal treatment of all Shareholders, or with the concurrence of the Board. If a take-over bid fails to meet these minimum standards and the application of the Rights Plan is not waived by the Board, the Rights (as defined in the Rights Plan) to be issued to Shareholders under the Rights Plan will entitle the holders thereof, other than the Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Plan) and certain related
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parties, to purchase additional Shares at a significant discount to market, thus exposing the person (or group of persons) acquiring 20% or more of Shares to substantial dilution of their holdings.
It is as a result of the foregoing principal considerations that the Board has determined that it is advisable and in the best interests of the Company to implement the Rights Plan. In recommending the approval of the Rights Plan, it is not the intention of the Board to preclude a bid for control of the Company. The Rights Plan provides a mechanism whereby Shareholders may tender their Shares to a take-over bid as long as it meets the criteria applicable to a Permitted Bid or Competing Permitted Bid (as defined in the Rights Plan), as the case may be, under the Rights Plan (discussed more fully in "Schedule B – Summary of Shareholder Rights Plan" to this Circular). Furthermore, even in the context of a take-over bid that would not meet such criteria, but is made by way of a take-over bid circular to all of the Company's shareholders, the Board would still have a duty to consider such a bid and consider whether or not it should waive the application of the Rights Plan in respect of such bid. In discharging such duty, the Board must act honestly, in good faith, and with a view to the best interests of the Company.
The Rights Plan will not preclude any Shareholder from using the proxy mechanism of the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA") to promote a change in the Company's management or in the Board, and it will have no effect on the rights of holders of the Shares to requisition a meeting of Shareholders in accordance with the provisions of applicable legislation.
The Rights Plan is not expected to interfere with the Company's day-to-day operations. The initial issuance of Rights under the Rights Plan and the issuance of additional Rights in the future will not in any way alter the financial condition of the Company or impede its business plans or alter its financial statements. In addition, the Rights Plan is initially not dilutive. However, if a Flip-in Event (as defined in the Rights Plan) occurs and the Rights separate from the Shares as described in the Rights Plan, reported net earnings per share and reported adjusted net earnings per share, on a fully-diluted or non-diluted basis, among other metrics, may be affected. In addition, an Acquiring Person and holders of Rights not exercising their Rights after a Flip-in Event may suffer substantial dilution.
If the Rights Plan is approved at the Meeting, it will be effective until the close of business of the annual general meeting of the Company to be held in 2028, unless it is reconfirmed at such meeting or it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms. If the Rights Plan is not approved at the Meeting, it will expire at the close of business on the date of the Meeting (unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms).
For a summary of the purpose and principal terms of the Rights Plan, please see "Schedule B - Summary of Shareholder Rights Plan" to this Circular. Shareholders are urged to carefully review the summary. The summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Rights Plan which is available on the Company's website (www.dundeeprecious.com) and may be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary of the Company.
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At the Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to consider and, if deemed appropriate, to approve the ordinary resolution (as set forth below), approving the adoption of the Rights Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED, AS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, THAT:
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the Shareholder Rights Plan as set forth in the Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement dated March 17, 2025 between the Company and Computershare Investor Services Inc., as rights agent, as adopted by the Board on March 17, 2025 and described in the Information Circular of the Company dated March 20, 2025 is hereby approved, confirmed and ratified and the Company is authorized to issue Rights pursuant thereto; and
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notwithstanding that this resolution has been duly passed by the shareholders of the Company, the directors of the Company are hereby authorized and empowered to revoke this resolution, without any further approval of the shareholders of the Company, at any time before it is acted upon if such revocation is considered necessary or desirable by the directors; and
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Any one director or officer of the Company is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, whether under corporate seal or otherwise, the agreement referred to above and any other agreements, instruments, notices, consents, acknowledgments, certificates and other documents (including any documents required under applicable laws or regulatory policies), and to perform and do all such other acts and things, as any such director or officer in his discretion may consider to be necessary or advisable from time to time in order to give effect to this resolution.
We recommend that you vote FOR the resolution to adopt the Rights Plan.
Say on Pay
The Board adopted a policy to hold an advisory vote on our approach to executive compensation (commonly referred to as "Say on Pay") at every annual Shareholder meeting. This advisory Say on Pay vote gives Shareholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the Company's executive compensation program, practices, and policies, including the compensation paid to the individuals who were, for any portion of the year, the CEO, CFO, or one of the three other most highly compensated executive officers of the Company or a principal subsidiary of the Company (collectively the "Named Executive Officers" or "NEOs").
As discussed in this Circular, the primary objective of the Company's compensation programs, including the executive compensation program, is to attract and retain qualified employees who fit our corporate culture in order to achieve our corporate objectives and increase Shareholder value.
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At the Meeting, Shareholders will be asked to consider and, if deemed appropriate, to pass a non-binding advisory resolution to accept the approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in this Circular, substantially in the form set out below (the "Advisory Resolution").
The text of the Advisory Resolution to be passed is:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT on an advisory basis, and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Company's management information circular dated March 20, 2025."
We recommend that you vote FOR the adoption of this resolution to support our approach to executive compensation
The people named in the Proxy will vote FOR the Advisory Resolution approving our approach to executive compensation unless the Shareholder has specified in the Proxy that the Shares represented by such Proxy are to be voted against such resolution.
Because the vote is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board. However, if a significant number of Shares are voted against this Advisory Resolution, the Board will review the approach to executive compensation in the context of the specific concerns of the Shareholders. Following such review by the Board, the Company will disclose a summary of the processes undertaken by the Board and an explanation of any changes being implemented in relation to the Company's executive compensation program practices and policies. This disclosure will be provided within six months of the relevant Shareholders' meeting and, in any case, not later than the next Circular issued by the Company.
Shareholders approved our approach to executive compensation in 2024 with 98.44% voting for our approach. The Board and Human Capital and Compensation Committee ("HCC Committee") continue to monitor developments in executive compensation to ensure that our approach, including our compensation practices and risk oversight, is appropriate.
Other Business
If other matters are properly brought up at the Meeting, you (or your proxyholder, if you are voting by Proxy) can vote as you see fit. We are not aware of any other items of business to be considered at the Meeting.
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DIRECTORS
Nominees
The following tables provide information on the eight director nominees.
Nicole Adshead-Bell
Dr. Adshead-Bell is President of Cupel Advisory Corp., a private company she established to focus on investments and advisory services in the mining sector. She was most recently CEO and Managing Director of ASX listed Beadell Resources Ltd. from July 2018 until its acquisition in March 2019. Her career also includes Director of Mining Research, Sun Valley Gold LLC, a global precious metals fund, and Managing Director Investment Banking at Haywood Securities.
Dr. Adshead-Bell is a geologist with over 29 years of combined capital markets and mining sector experience, including over 29 years of cumulative public board experience with exploration, development, operating and royalty precious and base metals companies listed in Canada, USA, Australia, and the UK. Her diverse background has facilitated participation across the spectrum of board committee functions: audit, compensation, nominating, ESG, technical and special committees.

Dr. Adshead-Bell holds a Ph.D. in Structural/Economic Geology, Class 1 Honours Degree in Structural Geology and BSc. in Geology/Archaeology, all from James Cook University, Queensland, Australia.
| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | ||
| Audit | 4/4 | ||
| HCC | 6/6 | ||
| Technical (Chair) | 1/1 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 19/19 | 100% | 239,823 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | ||
| Altius Minerals Corporation | Governance & Sustainability, Audit | ||
| AuMega Metals Ltd. | Audit and Risk (Chair), Remuneration & Nomination | ||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| Shares | Nil | Nil | |
| DSUs | 50,527 | 658,872 | |
| Subtotal | 658,872 | ||
| Options | 19,815 | 74,049 | |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 732,921 | ||
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | YES |
INDEPENDENT
Age: 51
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Director since 2022
Primary Skills and Competencies
Governance
Strategic Leadership / Risk Management
M&A
Corporate Finance
Financial Literacy
Compensation / Human Resources
Mining Industry
Government / Stakeholder Relations
Environment, Climate & Social
International Business Experience
2024 Voting Results
94.23%
Total value of equity at risk
$732,921
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Robert M. Bosshard
Mr. Bosshard is currently Chair of the Canadian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, which has the authority and responsibility to set standards for quality management, audit, sustainability assurance, other assurance and related services engagements and guidance in Canada. From July 2016 until June 2021 he was an independent contractor at PwC LLP, a professional services firm.
Mr. Bosshard has approximately 40 years of experience in finance, capital markets, risk management, climate, and environment, social and governance reporting. Prior to retiring as partner in 2016, he had a multi-decade career with PwC, both in Canada and the United Kingdom, and brings significant experience working with Canadian and U.S. public companies as well as a deep understanding of global business practices and geopolitical risks. He has also served on the boards of a variety of community organizations including the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada.

Mr. Bosshard holds accounting designations in Canada and the UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, as well as an ICD.D designation from The Institute of Corporate Directors.
| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | ||
| Audit (Chair) | 4/4 | ||
| Sustainability | 2/2 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 14/14 | 100% | 243,118 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | ||
| None | |||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| Shares | Nil | Nil | |
| DSUs | 12,004 | 156,532 | |
| Subtotal | 156,532 | ||
| Options | 6,730 | 20,055 | |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 176,587 | ||
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | On Target |
- Mr. Bosshard was appointed to the Sustainability Committee effective May 8, 2024.
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|---|
| Age: 68 |
| Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Director since 2023 |
| Primary Skills and Competencies |
| Governance |
| Strategic Leadership / Risk Management |
| Corporate Finance |
| Financial Literacy |
| Government / Stakeholder Relations |
| Environment, Climate & Social |
| International Business Experience |
| 2024 Voting Results |
| 98.78% |
| Total value of equity at risk |
| $176,587 |
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Jaimie Donovan
Ms. Donovan is a Corporate Director and is the owner and operator of and/or restaurant.
Ms. Donovan is a mining engineer with over 20 years of experience in the mining industry spanning roles in operations, technical services, capital allocation and corporate development. She was the Head of Growth and Evaluations for Barrick Gold, North America until March 2019, where she oversaw the evaluation and development of regional investment opportunities. Prior to that, Ms. Donovan held senior positions at Barrick Gold as Vice President of Evaluations, and Waterton Global Resource Management as a Principal and head of Evaluations. Ms. Donovan has significant technical and operations experience working at mines in Australia and Canada for Barrick, Goldfields, and Western Mining. She is on the board of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Dundee Corporation and formerly served as a director of Perpetua Resources from January 2019 to December 2020.

Ms. Donovan holds bachelor's degrees in Mining Engineering (B.Eng. Honours) and Commerce (B.Com. Finance) from the University of Western Australia. She has also completed the ICD Director Education Program at the Rotman School of Management.
| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | INDEPENDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | Age: 47 | |
| Sustainability (Chair) | 4/4 | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| CGN | 5/5 | ||
| Technical | 1/1 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 18/18 100% | 259,750 | Director since 2020 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | Primary Skills and Competencies | |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | Audit, Governance, Sustainability | Strategic Leadership / Risk Management M&A | |
| Dundee Corporation | Audit | Mining Industry | |
| Environment, Climate & Social | |||
| International Business Experience | |||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| Shares | 5,000 | 65,200 | 2024 Voting Results |
| DSUs | 97,082 | 1,265,949 | 98.76% |
| Subtotal | 1,331,149 | ||
| Options | 30,961 | 136,567 | Total value of equity at risk |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 1,417,495 | $1,417,495 | |
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | YES |
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R. Peter Gillin
Mr. Gillin is a Corporate Director and was Deputy Chair of DPM from April 1, 2013, until May 5, 2022 when he was appointed Chair of the Board. He brings extensive public and mining company experience to the Board and is currently a director of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. He was on the Board of Sherritt International Corporation until June 2019 and was Board Chair of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. until December 31, 2022. He has also been a senior investment banker, having previously served as Vice Chair of N M Rothschild & Sons Canada Limited and as a Managing Director of Scotia Capital. In addition, he was until 2020 also a member of the Independent Review Committee of TD Asset Management Inc. and a director at TD Mutual Funds Corporate Class Ltd. He also sits on the Independent Review Committee for Mulvihill Asset Management.

Mr. Gillin has an Honours Business Administration degree from Western University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds an ICD.D designation from The Institute of Corporate Directors.
| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board (Chair) | 8/8 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 8/8 | 100% | 360,000 |
| Other Public Boards¹ | Committees | ||
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | Governance | ||
| Premium Global Income Corp | Audit | ||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| Shares | 15,000 | 195,600 | |
| DSUs | 454,422 | 5,925,663 | |
| Subtotal | 6,121,263 | ||
| Options | 54,248 | 271,851 | |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 6,393,114 | ||
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | YES |
- Mr. Gillin is a member of the Independent Review Committee of several managed funds of Mulvihill Asset Management. As part of this role, Mr. Gillin serves on the board of directors of three of the TSX-listed Mulvihill Group of Funds that are corporations, being Premium Income Corporation, S Split Corp. and World Financial Split Corp. Mr. Gillin's commitment with the Mulvihill Group of Funds is substantially less and not comparable to commitments at typical public companies because the Mulvihill Group of Funds (i) have virtually no employees, (ii) have an external manager that manages all of the operations of the investment funds, (iii) only function as investment funds (rather than operating companies), and (iv) have a much reduced time commitment with the Independent Review Committee and Advisory Board. It is noted that Mr. Gillin has had a perfect attendance record for the companies on which he serves as a director.
| INDEPENDENT |
| --- |
| Age: 76 |
| Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Director since 2009 |
| Primary Skills and Competencies
Strategy Leadership / Risk Management
M&A
Corporate Finance
Financial Literacy
Compensation / Human Resources |
| 2024 Voting Results
95.58%
Total value of equity at risk
$6,393,114 |
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Kalidas Madhavpeddi
Mr. Madhavpeddi is currently the President of Azteca Consulting LLC, an advisory firm to the metals and mining sector since 2006. From 2008 to 2018 he was CEO of China Molybdenum International, a privately held company and global producer of copper, gold, cobalt, phosphates, niobium and molybdenum. He has 40 years of international experience in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, government relations, marketing, mining engineering and capital.
His extensive career in the mining industry includes over 25 years at Phelps Dodge Corporation ("Phelps Dodge"), a Fortune 500 company, starting as a Systems Engineer and ultimately becoming Senior Vice President for Phelps Dodge, and contemporaneously the President of Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable. Mr. Madhavpeddi currently serves as Chair of Glencore plc and is a director of NovaGold Resources Inc. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, the University of Iowa, and the Harvard Business School.

| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | |
| Audit | 4/4 | |
| HCC (Chair) | 6/6 | |
| Sustainability | 4/4 | |
| Technical | 1/1 | |
| Overall Attendance | 23/23 100% | 272,250 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | |
| Glencore plc (Chair) | Health and Safety, Environment and Communities, Nomination, Remuneration | |
| NovaGold Resource Inc. | Compensation (Chair), Sustainability | |
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) |
| Shares | Nil | Nil |
| DSUs | 99,132 | 1,292,681 |
| Subtotal | 1,292,681 | |
| Options | 30,961 | 135,703 |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 1,429,998 | |
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | YES |
INDEPENDENT
Age: 69
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Director since 2021
Primary Skills and Competencies
Strategic Leadership / Risk Management
M&A
Financial Literacy
Compensation / Human Resources
Mining Industry
Government / Stakeholder Relations
International Business Experience
2024 Voting Results
98.76%
Total value of equity at risk
$1,429,998
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Juanita Montalvo
Ms. Montalvo is Managing Director of Privus Capital Inc. and Acasta CC Inc., focused on private equity and strategic corporate investments, and an Independent Director of First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM). She has over 25 years of experience developing and leading strategies to drive performance through excellence in corporate governance, partnership and joint venture management and good business practice. She was an SVP at Sherritt International Corporation (TSX:S) and served as Country Manager in Madagascar during the construction of its Ambatovy JV with Sumitomo Corporation and Korea Resources Corporation. She has held a number of corporate governance positions at subsidiaries and private companies. She is Chair of the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS- Canada), a founding Member of the Women for Nature initiative of Nature Canada, the former Deputy Chair of Canada's National Ballet School, and an alumnus of the McKinsey LGBTQ+ Leadership Master Class. She holds a B.Sc. Biology and Biochemistry, B.A. in International Development Studies and Masters in Development Economics, all from Dalhousie University; and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and Rotman School of Management.

| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | ||
| CGN (Chair) | 5/5 | ||
| Sustainability | 4/4 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 17/17 | 100% | 259,500 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | ||
| First Quantum Minerals | n/a | ||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| --- | --- | --- | |
| Shares | Nil | Nil | |
| DSUs | 233,112 | 3,039,780 | |
| Subtotal | 3,039,780 | ||
| Options | 40,961 | 222,566 | |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 3,262,346 | ||
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | Yes |
INDEPENDENT
Age: 59
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director since 2017
Primary Skills and Competencies
Governance
Strategic Leadership / Risk Management
Compensation / Human Resources
Mining Industry
Government / Stakeholder Relations
Environment, Climate & Social
International Business Experience
Information Technology / Cybersecurity
2024 Voting Results
98.86%
Total value of equity at risk
$3,262,346
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David Rae
Mr. Rae was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company from May 6, 2014, until he became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on May 7, 2020.
Mr. Rae is a seasoned international mining and smelting executive with extensive experience in Africa, Eurasia and Canada and has held increasingly senior operating and executive roles with international mining companies including Falconbridge and Xstrata. He joined the Company as SVP, Operations in November 2012 and was appointed Executive Vice President and COO in May 2014 before becoming the President and CEO.
Mr. Rae has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Metallurgy from Leeds University in Yorkshire, England. He is a member of The Institute of Corporate Directors.

| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | |
| Overall Attendance | 17/17 100% | 4,032,235 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | |
| None | ||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shares | 217,855 | 2,840,829 |
| DSUs | Nil | Nil |
| RSUs | 135,833 | 1,771,262 |
| PSUs | 265,606 | 3,463,502 |
| Subtotal | 8,075,593 | |
| Options | 195,900 | 721,293 |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 8,796,886 | |
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | Yes |
NOT INDEPENDENT
Age: 64
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director since 2020
Primary Skills and Competencies
Strategic Leadership / Risk Management
Compensation / Human Resources
Mining Industry
Environmental, Climate & Social
International Business Experience
Information Technology / Cybersecurity
2024 Voting Results
98.86%
Total value of equity at risk
$8,796,886
- Mr. Rae is subject to our executive ownership guidelines and his equity ownership was calculated as at March 17, 2025, in accordance with those ownership guidelines. Refer to "Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Executive Equity Ownership Requirements" section for further information.
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Marie-Anne Tawil
Ms. Tawil is an experienced Corporate Director, C-suite executive, lawyer, and entrepreneur. She is President of Iron Hill Investments, an investment firm she helped established in 2000. Most recently, she also served as CEO of One Drop and President and CEO of Lune Rouge Inc.
She has over 30 years of legal and management experience. She practiced law with Stikeman Elliott and McCarthy Tetrault before joining Quebecor Inc. as legal counsel and corporate secretary. As an entrepreneur, she has led and managed several successful acquisitions and exits from Quebec-based SMEs. Ms. Tawil has extensive experience in all aspects of board participation including governance, audit, compensation, and risk management. Ms. Tawil was appointed to the board of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ("CBC") / Radio-Canada in February 2024. She

chaired the Board of Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Quebec and served on the board and audit committee of Hydro-Québec as well as the board of Stornoway Diamonds Corporation and a number of other private and public companies.
Ms. Tawil is a member of the Bar of the Province of Quebec, holds a Bachelor in Civil Law LL. L, a Bachelor in Common Law LL. B, an MBA and is a Certified Corporate Director ICD.D. She is a member of the YPO – World President Organization since 1999 and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III coronation medal.
| Board and Committee Membership | 2024 Attendance | 2024 Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 8/8 | ||
| Audit | 4/4 | ||
| CGN | 5/5 | ||
| HCC | 6/6 | ||
| Overall Attendance | 23/23 | 100% | 238,500 |
| Other Public Boards | Committees | ||
| None | |||
| DPM Securities Held as at December 31, 2024 | Number | Value ($) | |
| Shares | Nil | Nil | |
| DSUs | 292,742 | 3,817,356 | |
| Subtotal | 3,817,356 | ||
| Options | 40,961 | 222,566 | |
| Total Value of Equity at Risk | 4,039,922 | ||
| Meets Director Equity Ownership Requirement | YES |
INDEPENDENT
Age: 65
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Director since 2015
Primary Skills and Competencies
Governance
Strategic Leadership / Risk Management
M&A
Financial Literacy
Compensation / Human Resources
Information Technology / Cybersecurity
2024 Voting Results
94.23%
Total value of equity at risk
$4,039,922
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The information as to securities owned or controlled by our nominees is not within the knowledge of the Company and has been furnished by the nominees individually as of December 31, 2024.
The value of Shares and Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") was calculated based on the greater of: (i) the acquisition cost or the grant value; and (ii) the aggregate fair market value based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024, at $13.04. DSUs vest immediately upon being granted, but are redeemed only when the Eligible Director ceases to be a director of the Company or any designated affiliate. The value of unexercised in-the-money options represents the intrinsic value of the vested and unvested Options based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024, at $13.04. The value of the DSUs and the Options may not be representative of the amount that may be realized upon redemption of the DSUs and exercise of the Options due to market fluctuations in our Share price. Refer to "Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Outstanding Option- and Share-Based Awards at Year-End" section and "Directors Compensation - Outstanding Option- and Share-Based Awards at Year-End" section for further information.
Our non-executive Board members are subject to director equity ownership guidelines and have five years to reach the threshold, being four times the annual cash retainer. Refer to "Board of Directors Compensation - Director Equity Ownership Requirements" section for further information.
The value of Mr. Rae's PSUs and Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") is calculated based on the greater of: (i) the acquisition cost or the grant value; and (ii) the aggregate fair market value based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024, of $13.04. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis – Long-Term Incentive Compensation – Share Unit Plan" section for further information.
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Independence
The Board and the CGN Committee considered the relationships of each of the eight director nominees, determining that seven out of the eight proposed nominees for election as directors qualify as independent directors. Independence is reviewed in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 58-101 - Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices ("NI 58-101") and National Instrument 52-110 - Audit Committees and its applicable Companion Policy ("NI 52-110"), as well as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Glass Lewis & Co's, and our major shareholders' proxy voting guidelines. The Board has concluded that none of the independent directors has a material relationship with the Company that could impact their ability to make independent decisions.
| Name | Status of Director Nominees | Reason for Non-Independent Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Not Independent | ||
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | ✓ | ||
| Robert Bosshard | ✓ | ||
| Jaimie Donovan | ✓ | ||
| R. Peter Gillin | ✓ | ||
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | ✓ | ||
| Juanita Montalvo | ✓ | ||
| David Rae | ✓ | President and CEO | |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | ✓ |
Separate Chair and CEO
The roles and responsibilities of the Chair and the CEO of DPM are separate to allow for more effective oversight and to hold management more accountable.
The Chair seeks to ensure that the Board operates independently of management. The duties and responsibilities of the Chair are set out in the Board mandate attached as Schedule C.
The CEO is principally responsible for the management of the business and affairs of the Company in accordance with the strategic plan and objectives approved by the Board. The duties of the CEO are set out in the mandate for the President and CEO which is available on the "Corporate Governance" page of our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
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Meetings of Independent Directors
The independent directors hold in-camera sessions, without management present, at each regular and special Board meeting, including those held by teleconference. In-camera sessions are held with all directors, including the CEO, followed by in-camera discussion for the independent directors only and are of no fixed duration.
At its regular quarterly meetings, the Audit Committee meets in-camera with the Company's external auditor to allow committee members to ask the auditor questions on any topic and to invite the auditor to make comments of any nature related to their work to the committee, without management present. The Audit Committee also has in-camera discussions with management as well as with the Director, Assurance & Advisory Services.
In-camera sessions are also on the agenda for every meeting of the HCC, CGN, Technical and Sustainability Committees. The HCC Committee also meets in-camera regularly with its representative from Mercer (Canada) Limited ("Mercer"), the independent compensation consultant.
In addition, the independent directors may meet separately at such other times as any independent director may request. The Chair, and the committee chairs update management on the substance of these sessions, to the extent that action is required to be taken by management.
Other Directorships/Interlocks
Prior to joining another board, directors are expected to consult with the Chair, who may further consult with the CGN Committee, to ensure that a conflict would not arise, that the director has sufficient time to properly fulfill their responsibilities to DPM, and that the additional board role would not negatively impact the director's status under good governance practices.
The CGN Committee reviews external board and committee memberships of all directors as part of its annual evaluation of director independence. While DPM does not impose a formal limit on the number of boards a director may serve on, no director currently serves on more than two other public company boards.
Current Interlocks
An interlock occurs when two or more directors serve together on another board. There is currently one interlock among DPM's director nominees. Details are provided below:
| Directors | Interlocking Boards |
|---|---|
| Jaimie Donovan | Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. |
| Peter Gillin |
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While DPM does not specifically prohibit interlocking board positions, each situation is evaluated individually. The Board considers factors such as: material relationships that could affect independence, workload, and the director's personal capacity to meet their obligations. Following this assessment, the CGN Committee has determined that the current interlock does not impair the ability of these directors to exercise independent judgment.
Conflicts of Interest
Certain of the directors and officers of the Company also serve as directors and/or officers of other companies involved in natural resource exploration and development or investment in or provide services to natural resource companies. The Company expects that any decision made by any such directors and officers will be made in accordance with their duties and obligations to deal fairly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders. In addition, each of the directors is required to declare and refrain from voting on any matter in which such directors may have a conflict of interest in accordance with the procedures set forth in the CBCA and other applicable laws.
Nomination of Directors
The CGN Committee, composed entirely of independent directors, is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and recommending potential Board candidates for nomination to the Board and, as such, monitors and assesses, on an annual basis, the mix of skills and competencies required for the Board to perform and fulfill its role effectively. The CGN Committee also maintains an evergreen list of potential candidates for the Board as part of its Board succession planning which includes identifying candidates that reflect the objectives of the Company's Diversity Policy (the "Diversity Policy"). When the CGN Committee identifies additional skills and competencies that may be required by the Board's members, or becomes aware of an individual director's intention to retire from the Board, it initiates a recruitment process and, if necessary, engages the services of a professional search firm to assist in the identification of a diverse pool of potential candidates who reflect the Company's culture. As part of the process, the CGN Committee considers the Board's skills and competencies matrix, the long-term plan for Board composition, diversity of Board membership and the potential candidate's experience, professional expertise, personal skills, qualities, values, diverse perspective, and independence. Consideration is also given to the perceived ability of a candidate to devote the time and effort needed to fulfill their duties and to whether they exhibit the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, values, and independent judgment. The success of this approach is well-demonstrated through the Board refreshment process undertaken over the last several years which resulted in the addition of Ms. Donovan in 2020, Mr. Madhavpeddi in 2021, Dr. Adshead-Bell in 2022, and Mr. Bosshard in 2023, each bringing valuable skills and perspectives to the Board. See the "Diversity of the Board and Senior Management" section for further information on the Company's Diversity Policy.
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The CGN Committee reviewed the qualifications of the individuals nominated for election as directors at the Meeting against the mix of skills and competencies that it determined are required for the Board to perform and fulfill its role effectively and concluded that there are currently no gaps that need to be addressed.
Advance Notice Policy
The Company adopted an “Advance Notice Policy” in its by-laws with the purpose of providing Shareholders, directors and management of the Company with a clear framework for nominating directors. The Advance Notice Policy establishes a notice period being not less than 30 nor more than 65 days prior to the date of the annual meeting of Shareholders within which a Shareholder must submit director nominations to the Company and sets out the information that must be included in the notice to the Company for any proposed director nominee to be eligible for election at any meeting of the Shareholders.
The Advance Notice Policy provides the Board with a reasonable opportunity to assess the qualifications and suitability of proposed director nominees and to respond, as appropriate, in the best interests of the Company. It also allows Shareholders a reasonable opportunity to evaluate all proposed director nominees and the Board's recommendation to make an informed vote.
Diversity of the Board and Senior Management
We recognize that having a diverse group of individuals on our Board and our Senior Management team, which for this purpose includes our Board Chair, President and CEO, CFO, Executive and Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and management personnel performing policy-making functions for DPM (“Senior Management”) is key to driving strong business performance, fostering continuous improvement, and upholding good governance. The Board acknowledges that diverse directors and employees with competitive skills and competencies are integral to DPM's effectiveness and success.
DPM first adopted a Gender Diversity Policy in 2015, which was revised in February 2020 to expand its scope and renamed as a Diversity Policy to consider broader categories of diversity. We are committed to fostering diversity across DPM, including but not limited to characteristics such as race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, indigeneity, education, skills and experience, placing a special focus on the diversity of our Board and Senior Management team. A copy of the Company's Diversity Policy is available on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
The Board has not adopted any specific targets for the representation of particular diverse groups on the Board and in Senior Management, as we believe that skills and experience must remain the primary criteria for selection. However, we remain committed to fostering diversity through initiatives that expand our candidate pool and develop internal talent for succession, ensuring we attract, retain, and promote the best candidates. Within Senior Management (excluding the Board Chair),
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women represent 25% and members of visible minorities 13%. While we recognize there is still progress to be made, we remain committed to advancing diversity through focused initiatives that support meaningful and sustainable change at all levels. At the Board level, diversity has remained consistent, with 50% women, one member from a visible minority, one member from the LGBTQ+ community, and one member who is a person with disabilities. Our approach prioritizes skills and experience while ensuring our leadership reflects a broad range of perspectives to drive the company's success.
Annually, the HCC Committee receives updates on diversity statistics and initiatives within the Company that support the objectives set out in our Diversity Policy.
Following the Meeting, and if all eight nominees for directors are elected, the Board will be comprised of:
| Gender Diverse | Persons with Disabilities | Indigenous Peoples | Visible Minorities | LGBTQ+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| Board | 4 | 50 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
As of the date of this Circular, the Senior Management team (excluding the Board Chair) is comprised of:
| Gender Diverse | Persons with Disabilities | Indigenous Peoples | Visible Minorities | LGBTQ+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| Senior Management | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
While there are no vacancies on the Board currently, the CGN Committee continues its efforts towards expanding the pool of potential Board candidates, to maintain an exemplary Board, which benefits from the diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, skills, and experience as set out in our Diversity Policy.
Although we do not have term or age limits for directors, we maintain a robust Board refreshment process that has resulted in regular changes to our Board composition on average, every year over the past decade. Our commitment to renewal is demonstrated by recent appointments, including Mr. Bosshard in 2023, Dr. Adshead-Bell in 2022, Mr. Madhavpeddi in 2021, and and Ms. Donovan in 2020, which coincided with the retirements of Mr. Walsh in 2024, Messrs. Kinsman and Goodman in 2022 and Messrs. Nixon and Young in 2021. The CGN Committee is confident that our processes effectively support ongoing Board renewal.
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To demonstrate our commitment to gender diversity, we are proud members of the 30% Club in Canada, an organization committed to achieving better gender balance on boards and senior leadership of Canadian companies and is focused on building a strong foundation of business leaders who are committed to meaningful and sustainable gender balance in business leadership. Following the Meeting, and assuming the election of all eight director nominees, the Board will maintain its composition of 50% women, exceeding the 30% commitment. Our Senior Management team (excluding the Board Chair) has fallen slightly below 30%, following the appointment of new officers, resulting in the composition of 25% women.
In addition to these achievements, our commitment to fostering diversity extends to our Future Leaders Academy ("FLA"), specifically designed for the development of our director-level employees. The FLA includes a Culture & Inclusion module, addressing unconscious biases and raising awareness, thus reinforcing our dedication to our core value "we respect each other and embrace inclusion".
The benefits of diversity, particularly gender diversity, are also acknowledged at the Company's local operations. The Company's Bulgarian subsidiaries, Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech EAD and Dundee Precious Metals Krumovgrad EAD, together maintain a combined female workforce of approximately 17%, despite operating under legislative restrictions with respect to the employment of females in underground mining positions. The percentage of site senior management positions at the Company's Bulgarian operations filled by females is currently 50%. This includes our first female GM at our Ada Tepe mine, Irena Tsakova, appointed in early 2024.
Similarly, the Company's other subsidiaries also demonstrate a commitment to diversity. DPM Avala d.o.o, in Serbia, has a female workforce of approximately 37%, and in Ecuador, DPM Ecuador S.A., has a female workforce of approximately 51%.
The overall workforce diversity, across our locations in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Ecuador are comprised of approximately 99% local national talent.
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Skills and Competencies
The CGN Committee annually reviews and updates the skills and competencies of each of the directors in several areas critical to the Board's oversight function to ensure that there is appropriate diversity of experience and to ensure that the Board is composed of directors with the required expertise and experience to oversee the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives.
The CGN Committee has determined that each of the director nominees possesses the relevant skills and competencies currently relied upon for the Board to effectively fulfill its oversight responsibilities. The skills and competencies of each of the director nominees are set out in the table below.
"P" (Primary) – advanced degree of experience or expertise in a particular area
"S" (Secondary) – general experience or expertise in a particular area
| Director Skills & Competencies | Adshead-Bed | Bosshard | Donovan | Gillin | Madhavpeddy | Montalvo | Rae | Tawil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governance | P | P | S | S | S | P | S | P |
| Strategic Leadership / Risk Management | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| M&A | P | S | P | P | P | S | S | P |
| Corporate Finance | P | P | S | P | S | S | S | S |
| Financial Literacy | P | P | S | P | P | S | S | P |
| Compensation / Human Resources | P | S | S | P | P | P | P | P |
| Mining Industry | P | S | P | S | P | P | P | S |
| Government / Stakeholder Relations | P | P | S | S | P | P | S | S |
| Environment, Climate & Social | P | P | P | S | S | P | P | S |
| International Business Experience | P | P | P | S | P | P | P | S |
| Information Technology / Cybersecurity | S | S | S | S | S | P | P | P |
Skills and Competencies Descriptions
Governance: Experience guiding and defining the corporate governance framework to ensure management coherence, accountability, transparency and protection of stakeholder interests and ethics and or experience as a Board member of a major organization (public or private) other than the Company
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Strategic Leadership/Risk Management: Experience developing and guiding implementation of growth strategies of an organization, preferably including the management or oversight of multiple significant projects as well as experience in overseeing policies and processes to identify and manage principal business risks and opportunities
M&A: Experience evaluating and executing significant mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Corporate Finance: Experience with domestic and international capital markets, including evaluating and executing corporate debt and equity transactions
Financial Literacy: The ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be associated with the Company's financial statements
Compensation/Human Resources: Experience in leadership development, succession planning, talent development and retention, diversity and inclusion, compensation programs (including executive compensation) and management of compensation-related risks
Mining Industry: Experience with a mining or resource company, with senior management accountability in one or more of the following areas: reserves, exploration, mine/project development, metallurgy, and operations, including cultivating and maintaining a culture focused on digital innovation and operational excellence
Government/Stakeholder Relations: Experience with, or a good understanding of, the workings of governments and public policy, domestically and internationally and/or experience in stakeholder relations including developing strong working relationships with communities, local and national government representatives, other industry regulators and non-governmental organizations
Environment, Climate & Social: Experience with development, implementation, and oversight of ESG policies, programs, standards, reporting regimes, and cross-functional integration, including in the areas of sustainability, climate change, workplace health and safety, and environment and social responsibility, to ensure the business generates measurable positive impact to maintain and further strengthen its social and political license to operate. Understanding of the ESG investing strategies at the capital markets
International Business Experience: Experience operating in multiple jurisdictions, (preferably in countries or regions where the Company operates or expects to operate as well as having knowledge and experience in international business practices and regulatory requirements
Information Technology/Cybersecurity: Experience with developing and implementing information technology systems, digital innovation, including artificial intelligence, and business continuity management
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Additional Information
Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions
| Area | Any Director |
|---|---|
| Cease trade orders – Now or within the past 10 years, name any director nominee who has been a director, CEO or CFO of any company that was subject to a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation (an “Order”) that was issued while the proposed director was acting in the capacity as a director, CEO or CFO; or was subject to an Order that was issued after the proposed director ceased to be a director, CEO or CFO and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as director, CEO or CFO | None |
| Bankruptcy – Now or within the past 10 years, name any director nominee who (i) has now or within the past 10 years, been a director or executive officer of any company that, while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or (ii) has, within the 10 years before the date of the Circular become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director nominee | See below |
| Penalties and sanctions – Name any director nominee who has been a director subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or securities regulatory authority or who has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority, or any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable securityholder in deciding whether to vote for a proposed director | None |
Ms. Tawil served as a director of Stornoway Diamond Corporation (“Stornoway”) until November 1, 2019. On September 9, 2019, Stornoway filed for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (“CCAA”), and the process was concluded by order of the Superior Court of Quebec in November 2019. Following the successful implementation of restructuring transactions, Stornoway’s operating subsidiary emerged from the CCAA process and continued operations as a going concern. In the same month, Stornoway voluntarily assigned itself into bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).
Director and Officer Indebtedness
We do not make loans to our directors or officers. Accordingly, there are no loans outstanding to any of them.
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
The Company has acquired and maintains liability insurance for its directors and officers as well as those of its subsidiaries.
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Director Compensation
The total annual retainer for each non-executive director is comprised of both a cash component and a long-term equity component. The annual equity component is provided in the form of Options, up to the lesser of: (i) 10,000 Options; or (ii) 25% of the annual equity retainer value to each non-executive director, and for the Chair, equal to 25% of their annual equity retainer, with any excess paid in DSUs. Additionally, Option grants to non-executive directors will not exceed 1% of the issued and outstanding Shares at the time, with a maximum value of $150,000 per fiscal year. For further details, refer to the "Stock Option Plan" and "Director Deferred Share Unit Plan" sections. The annual grants of equity-based compensation, in the form of Options and DSUs, aim to align the interests of directors with those of Shareholders.
In line with its mandate to review director compensation annually, the HCC Committee engaged Mercer in early 2025 to conduct a market review of the Company's director compensation. This review benchmarked compensation against publicly disclosed data from management information circulars of companies of comparable size, scope, and complexity within the Company's designated compensation peer group (the "Compensation Peer Group"). While Mercer did not recommend any pay adjustments, in February 2025, the Board reviewed and approved an increase in the Technical Committee Chair Retainer from $15,000 to $30,000, effective January 1, 2025, to align with the retainers paid to other Committee Chairs.
The following table summarizes the annual director compensation, paid quarterly to non-executive directors, including the Chair, for services rendered during the year ended December 31, 2024, and incorporates the approved changes for 2025.
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| Director Services | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer | |
| Chair | 180,000 |
| Other Non-Executive Directors | 90,000 |
| Additional Annual Cash Retainer for all Committee Chairs^{1} | 30,000 |
| Annual Equity Retainer | |
| Chair | 180,000 |
| Other Non-Executive Directors | 105,000 |
| Additional Fees | |
| Attendance Fee^{2} | 1,500 |
| Fee for each day of travel to and from site, at the request of the Company, and for each day spent at site as well as for attendance at any Board Committee meetings during the visit | 1,250 |
| Fee paid to certain directors as a travel allowance for meetings attended in persons | 1,250 |
- The Technical Committee was established in November 2024, and its Chair received a pro rata retainer of $15,000 for the remainder of the year. Effective January 1, 2025, the annual retainer for the Technical Committee Chair increased to $30,000 to align with the retainers paid to other Committee Chairs.
- The Chair of the Board received no additional attendance fees.
The HCC Committee believes that the compensation structure for the Board members is reasonable, competitive and assists in attracting and retaining superior candidates to the Board.
Mr. Rae is also an executive officer of DPM and, as such, does not receive any additional compensation for his role as a director, including attendance fees for Board meetings. He is excluded from all the tables in this section as all his compensation is set out in the "Summary Compensation Table".
Director Deferred Share Unit Plan
The director deferred share unit plan ("Director DSU Plan") was established to strengthen the alignment of interests between non-employee directors of the Company and designated affiliates (the "Eligible Directors") and Shareholders by linking a portion of annual director compensation to the future value of the Shares. In addition, the Director DSU Plan was adopted to advance the interests of the Company through the motivation, attraction, and retention of directors and encourage director commitment and performance due to the opportunity offered to them to receive compensation in line with the value of the Shares.
The Board has established a policy that allows directors to elect to receive all, or a portion, of their annual compensation in DSUs. Executive directors are not eligible to receive DSUs under the Director DSU Plan.
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The Director DSU Plan is administered by the HCC Committee. Under the Director DSU Plan, DSUs granted are credited to an account maintained for the Eligible Director by the Company or its designated affiliates, as specified by the HCC Committee, and are subject to adjustment for dividends and normal anti-dilution events including the subdivision, consolidation, or reclassification of the outstanding Shares.
An Eligible Director is entitled to a cash payment in respect of the DSUs granted to them only when the Eligible Director ceases to be a director of the Company or any designated affiliate thereof for any reason (the "Separation Date"). DSUs vest immediately upon being granted, but are redeemed in cash only after the Separation Date. Following their Separation Date, a Canadian resident director may elect one or more redemption dates at any time prior to December 15 of the calendar year following the calendar year during which their Separation Date (the "Outside Date") occurred. If no such election is made by the director, their DSUs are redeemed on the Outside Date. The cash value of redeemed DSUs will be calculated based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on the last trading day prior to the applicable redemption date multiplied by the number of DSUs redeemed.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, an aggregate of 150,642 DSUs were issued and 266,342 DSUs were redeemed under the Director DSU Plan. As of December 31, 2024, there was an aggregate of 1,239,021 DSUs outstanding under the Director DSU Plan.
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Director Equity Ownership Requirements
It is important for our directors to hold a significant equity ownership in the Company to align their interests with those of the Company and its Shareholders and provide a performance incentive to each of them by ensuring their vested interest in the price performance of the Shares.
Our Chair and each non-executive director are required to own Shares or DSUs with an aggregate value of four times their annual cash retainer, which is calculated based on the greater of: (i) the acquisition cost or the grant value; and (ii) the aggregate fair market value of the Shares on the TSX on the last trading day of the year (the "Director Equity Ownership Requirement"). The Director Equity Ownership Requirement must be met within five years of becoming a member of the Board and each director is required to take at least 50% of their annual cash retainer in DSUs until the ownership requirement has been fulfilled. Refer to "Compensation – Director Deferred Share Unit Plan" section for further information.
In the event of an increase in the directors' annual retainer, after the Director Equity Ownership Requirement is attained, directors will be expected to reach the additional ownership requirement, related to the annual retainer increase, within three years of the change.
Except for Mr. Bosshard, who has five years from December 1, 2023, to achieve the Director Equity Ownership Requirement and who is on track to meet the requirement, all the non-executive directors meet or exceed the Director Equity Ownership Requirement.
Directors are prohibited from engaging in equity monetization transactions or hedges involving securities of the Company. Refer to "Risk Management – Anti-Hedging Provisions" section for further information.
The following table shows the information regarding the equity ownership, for each non-executive director, as of March 17, 2025.
| Director | Equity Ownership Requirement ($) (Multiple of annual cash retainer) | Fair Market Value of Total Holdings^{1} ($) | Acquisition Cost of Grant Value of Total Holdings ($) | Compliant with the Director Equity Ownership Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | 360,000 (4x) | 937,223 | 452,024 | Yes |
| Robert M. Bosshard | 360,000 (4x) | 222,693 | 137,910 | On Track^{2} |
| Jaimie Donovan | 360,000 (4x) | 1,893,101 | 882,325 | Yes |
| R. Peter Gillin | 720,000 (4x) | 8,705,835 | 2,534,903 | Yes |
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | 360,000 (4x) | 1,838,744 | 853,876 | Yes |
| Juanita Montalvo | 360,000 (4x) | 4,323,864 | 1,370,440 | Yes |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 360,000 (4x) | 5,429,866 | 1,543,369 | Yes |
- Based on the closing price of the shares on the TSX on March 17, 2025, at $18.47.
- Mr. Bosshard has until December 1, 2028, five years from the date of his election, to meet the Director Equity Ownership requirement.
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Director Compensation Table
The following table shows the compensation provided to non-executive directors of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Director | Fees earned^{1} | Share-based awards^{2,3} ($) | Option-based awards^{2,4} ($) | All Other Compensation^{5} ($) | Total Compensation ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash ($) | Share-based^{2} ($) | |||||
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | 32,323 | 90,000 | 78,753 | 26,247 | 12,500 | 239,823 |
| Robert M. Bosshard | 86,868 | 45,000 | 78,753 | 26,247 | 6,250 | 243,118 |
| Jaimie Donovan^{6} | Nil | 154,750 | 78,753 | 26,247 | Nil | 259,750 |
| R. Peter Gillin^{6} | Nil | 180,000 | 135,002 | 44,998 | Nil | 360,000 |
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi^{6} | Nil | 167,250 | 78,753 | 26,247 | Nil | 272,250 |
| Juanita Montalvo | 57,000 | 90,000 | 78,753 | 26,247 | 7,500 | 259,500 |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 36,000 | 90,000 | 78,753 | 26,247 | 7,500 | 238,500 |
| Anthony P. Walsh^{7} | 27,750 | 11,250 | 19,688 | 26,247 | 1,250 | 86,185 |
- Amounts in this column represent meeting attendance fees and the annual retainer for service as a director, Chair of the Board, and committee Chair. Directors may elect to take all or a portion of retainer fees in cash and/or DSUs (Share-based) which is reflected in this column.
- Share-based fees and Share-based awards consist of DSUs granted under the Director DSU Plan. Amounts represent the fair value of the award on the grant date. This amount may not be representative of the amount that may be realized on payout due to market fluctuations. Under the terms of the Director DSU Plan, these DSUs cannot be redeemed until after the Separation Date.
- Amounts in these columns represent the directors' annual equity retainer which is paid in a combination of DSUs (Share-based) and Options.
- Option-based awards consist of Options granted under the Company's Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") and represent the fair value of the award on the grant date. See "Summary Compensation Table – Option-Based Awards Valuation" for detailed valuation methodology and assumptions.
- Amounts in this column represent cash paid to (i) directors for each day of travel to and from a site and for each day spent at a site as well as for attendance at any Board or Committee meetings during the visit; and (ii) Dr. Adshead-Bell, and Mr. Walsh, who are residents of British Columbia, as a travel payment for meetings attended in person.
- Ms. Donovan and Messrs. Gillin and Madhavpeddi elected to take all applicable director fees for their service as directors, in DSUs.
- Mr. Walsh retired from the Board on May 8, 2024.
During the financial year ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid a total of $1,959,126 in directors' compensation, of which $274,941 was paid in cash, $1,455,458 was awarded in DSUs and $228,727 was awarded in Options. No pension or retirement benefits have been paid to any of the non-executive directors of the Company. All directors of the Company are reimbursed for their travel and other expenses incurred in connection with fulfilling their responsibilities as directors of the Company.
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Outstanding Option- and Share-Based Awards at Year-End
The following table provides details of Options and Share-based awards outstanding as of December 31, 2024 for each of the non-executive directors of the Company. All share-based awards are immediately vested upon being granted, but cannot be redeemed until after the Separation Date.
| Director | Option-Based Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of securities underlying unexercised options | Option exercise price* ($) | Option expiration date | Value of unexercised in-the-money options* ($) | |
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | 6,255 | 7.76 | 31-May-2027 | 33,026 |
| 6,830 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 20,968 | |
| 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 | |
| Robert M. Bosshard | 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 |
| Jaimie Donovan | 7,401 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 39,743 |
| 10,000 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 55,800 | |
| 6,830 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 20,968 | |
| 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 | |
| R. Peter Gillin | 10,000 | 4.44 | 31-Mar-2025 | 86,000 |
| 7,401 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 39,743 | |
| 10,000 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 55,800 | |
| 4,039 | 7.76 | 31-May-2027 | 21,326 | |
| 11,270 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 34,599 | |
| 11,538 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 34,383 | |
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | 7,401 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 39,743 |
| 10,000 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 55,800 | |
| 6,830 | 9.86 | 31-Mar-2028 | 21,719 | |
| 6,730 | 10.30 | 31-Mar-2029 | 18,440 | |
| Juanita Montalvo | 10,000 | 4.44 | 31-Mar-2025 | 86,000 |
| 7,401 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 39,743 | |
| 10,000 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 55,800 | |
| 6,830 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 20,968 | |
| 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 | |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 10,000 | 4.44 | 31-Mar-2025 | 86,000 |
| 7,401 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 39,743 | |
| 10,000 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 55,800 | |
| 6,830 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 20,968 | |
| 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 | |
| Anthony P. Walsh3 | 2,467 | 7.67 | 31-Mar-2026 | 13,248 |
| 3,334 | 7.46 | 31-Mar-2027 | 18,604 | |
| 6,830 | 9.97 | 31-Mar-2028 | 20,968 | |
| 6,730 | 10.06 | 31-Mar-2029 | 20,055 |
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- The exercise price of the Options is determined by five-day volume weighted average price ("VWAP"), except for Mr. Madhavpeddi, who as a resident of the United States has the Option exercise price based on the prior day's closing price of the Shares on the TSX.
- Value of unexercised in-the-money Options represents the intrinsic value of the vested and unvested Options based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04. This amount may not be representative of the amount that may be realized upon exercise of the Options due to market fluctuations.
- Mr. Walsh retired from the Board on May 8, 2024.
Refer to “Compensation Discussion and Analysis – Components – Long-Term Incentive Compensation – Stock Option Plan” section, “Schedule A – Equity Compensation Plan Information”, and “Schedule A – Burn Rate” for a description of the material terms of the Stock Option Plan and “Director Compensation – Director Deferred Share Unit Plan” section for a description of the material terms of the Stock Option Plan and the Director DSU Plan, respectively.
Value Vested or Earned During the Year
The following table provides details on the value vested or earned upon vesting of Options, Share-based awards and non-equity incentive plan payouts by the non-executive directors during the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company does not have a non-equity incentive compensation plan for its non-executive directors.
| Director | Option-based awards
Value vested during the year^{1} ($) | DSU awards
Value vested during the year^{2} ($) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | 8,142 | 177,913 |
| Robert M. Bosshard | Nil | 125,047 |
| Jaimie Donovan | 17,109 | 252,049 |
| R. Peter Gillin | 22,369 | 410,206 |
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | 17,359 | 264,818 |
| Juanita Montalvo | 17,109 | 217,465 |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 17,109 | 230,327 |
| Anthony P. Walsh^{3} | 17,109 | 59,637 |
- The value vested during the year on Option-based awards represents the intrinsic value of the Options, i.e. aggregate dollar value that would have been realized if the Options had been exercised on the various dates that the Options were vested in 2024 and is calculated based on the difference between the closing price of the Shares on the TSX for the various dates that the Options were vested in 2024 and the respective exercise price of the Options.
- The value vested during the year on DSU awards is calculated using the number of DSUs granted multiplied by the 5-day VWAP price on the grant date or dividend payable date (January 15, 2024 - $8.33, March 31, 2024 - $10.05, April 15, 2024 - $10.51, June 30, 2024 - $10.85, July 15, 2024 - $11.87, September 30, 2024 - $13.92, October 15, 2024 - $13.63, December 31, 2024 - $13.06).
- DSUs can only be redeemed following the Separation Date; Mr. Walsh retired from the Board on May 8, 2024 and redeemed 266,342 DSUs on May 9, 2024 at $10.68 for a payout of $2,844,533.
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Stock Options Exercised During the Year
The following table provides details on the value of Options exercised by each non-executive director during the financial year ended December 31, 2024.
| Name | Number of Options Exercised | Option Exercise Price ($) | Value Realized^{1} ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | Nil | n/a | n/a |
| Robert M. Bosshard | Nil | n/a | n/a |
| Jaimie Donovan | Nil | n/a | n/a |
| R. Peter Gillin | 8,620 | 4.44 | 47,030 |
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | Nil | n/a | n/a |
| Juanita Montalvo | 8,620 | 4.44 | 50,513 |
| Marie-Anne Tawil | 8,620 | 4.44 | 48,593 |
| Anthony P. Walsh^{2} | 10,000 | 4.44 | 56,698 |
| 8,620 | 4.44 | 48,882 | |
| 6,666 | 7.46 | 35,229 | |
| 4,934 | 7.67 | 11,896 |
- Calculated using the applicable sale price of the Shares acquired on exercise of the Options on a particular day.
- Mr. Walsh retired from the Board on May 8, 2024.
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GOVERNANCE
Governance Practices
| WE HAVE | WE DO NOT |
|---|---|
| • Majority Independent Directors | • Provide Director Loans |
| • Independent Chair | • Allow Directors to Hedge against the value of their shares in the Company |
| • Separate Chair and CEO roles | |
| • 100% independent Committees | |
| • Structured Shareholder Engagement with Directors | |
| • Director Share Ownership Requirements | |
| • Board, Committee and Director Performance Assessments | |
| • Robust Director Education and On-Boarding | |
| • Majority voting as a company governed by the CBCA | |
| • Advance Notice Policy | |
| • Diversity Policy for Directors and Senior Management | |
| • In-camera Meetings of Independent Directors | |
| • Board Committees Structured to Reflect ESG and Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") Priorities | |
| • Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and Speak Up Standard | |
| • Independent Third-Party Ethics Hotline and Speak-Up Report Handling Standard | |
| • Robust cybersecurity program and comprehensive insurance coverage |
Overview
The Company and the Board recognize the need for sound corporate governance and the conduct of business in an effective, ethical, and transparent manner to achieve the goal of enhancing value for our Shareholders and other stakeholders over the long-term. The Board monitors continuing changes in the regulatory and industry environment regarding corporate governance practices to support this objective. The Company is pleased to provide this overview of its corporate governance practices, as assessed in the context of NI 58-101, National Policy 58-201 - Corporate Governance Guidelines, and NI 52-110.
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Please review our "Directors" section for details on director independence, nominations, diversity and core skills and competencies.
Board Mandate and Position Descriptions
The Board operates in accordance with a written mandate that outlines its duties and responsibilities, the full text of which is attached as Schedule C. The Board mandate specifically sets out the responsibilities of individual directors, and the Chair of the Board.
The Board has also developed mandates for each of its committees and a written position description for the President and CEO as well as a set of committee operating guidelines, which includes a position description for committee chairs. These documents are available on the "Corporate Governance" page of our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
DPM is committed to creating value for its stakeholders in a safe and socially responsible manner. As such, strong and effective corporate governance practices are a critical element in the overall strength and sustainability of DPM and in light of evolving governance trends and, in particular, the increasing focus on matters such as Sustainability, ERM, and cybersecurity. The mandates and the position description for the President and CEO are available on the "Corporate Governance" page of our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
Board and Committee Meetings
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Board met on eight occasions. All members of the Board also have a standing invitation to, and regularly do, attend all committee meetings. The CEO and Chair of the Board regularly attend committee meetings, as non-voting participants, as do other directors.
Each director who is a nominee for election attended 100% of all Board and committee meetings, of which they are a member, either in person or by teleconference during the year ended December 31, 2024, as set out under "Nominees - 2024 Attendance" section.
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Ethical Business Conduct
Our Board promotes a high standard of integrity for all its members, Company employees and third parties. As part of its responsibility for the stewardship of the Company, the Board strives to nurture a culture of ethical conduct by requiring the Company to carry out its business in line with high business and moral standards and applicable legal and financial requirements.
The Board has approved a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code") and a number of supporting policies, including an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, and Disclosure & Insider Trading Policy, which set out the main principles and commitments that guide the business of the Company and the behaviour of anyone who works for, or does business with DPM in line with our core values. The Code and its supporting policies are regularly reviewed and updated.
All members of the Board and all employees of the Company are required to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Code and acknowledge their understanding and compliance with it. Third parties conducting business with the Company are also expected to adhere to principles that are consistent with those outlined in the Code. The Board has not granted any waiver of the Code in favour of any director or employee since its adoption in 2004.
The Company provides training on the topics addressed in the Code to the members of the Board, Company employees and certain third parties. Employees are aware that violations of the Code will be addressed and may result in a disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. The Code establishes four channels for reporting violations and raising concerns with respect to the integrity of the Company's accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters, as well as any other violations of the Code, other Company policy documents, applicable laws, and regulations. The "EthicsPoint" (hotline) reporting channel, is operated by an independent, third-party provider and allows for anonymous reporting. Speak-up reports submitted through the hotline are directed to the Corporate Compliance Officer ("CCO"), unless the report personally implicates the CCO, a member of the Company's executive committee or a member of the Board. In such cases, the reports will be received by the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the CGN Committee. Speak-up reports submitted through the hotline are also automatically notified to a committee Chair, based on the nature of the report. The Board is provided with a quarterly update on reports received and the reports are discussed at the respective committee meeting. The Code protects anyone who, in good faith, files a speak-up report, raises a concern or participates in an investigation, from retaliation. The Company recognizes the importance and continuously strives to promote the awareness of, and the confidence in, the speak-up report handling process.
DPM has implemented a robust policy document management framework designed to support compliance with the Code and ensure the consistency and clarity of requirements outlined in the Company's policy documents. This framework also facilitates the effective communication and enforcement of these documents, thereby promoting transparency and accountability across the organization.
A copy of the Code can be found on the Company's website at www.dundeeprecious.com, may be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary of the Company and is also filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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Environmental, Social and Governance
At DPM, the integration of Sustainability into our business model begins with the way we think, the way we behave as individuals and as a Company, and the way we operate. The Company's purpose is to "unlock resources and generate value to thrive and grow together". This purpose is supported by a foundation of six core values.
The Company believes that successful environmental and social performance is predicated on attracting and maintaining capable, committed, and motivated people at every level of the organization; having informed and engaged stakeholders; applying global thinking with a localized approach; committing to and applying international good practices wherever we do business; providing the appropriate human, financial and technical resources to support responsible business practices; and conducting our business with unquestionable ethics.
The Company's Corporate Responsibility Policy, available on the company's website, sets out the Company's environmental and social commitments which are operationalized through various standards and guidelines. The Company's internal management systems and policy frameworks are informed by a broad array of external frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations General Principles on Business and Human Rights, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Guideline Documents, International Finance Corporation performance standards on environmental and social sustainability, Equator Principles, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ("EITI") (DPM has been a Supporting Company since 2011), the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) which now includes the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") standards, The Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") and the Paris Agreement framework. Specific industry-level frameworks that guide our policy and governance development include International Council on Mining and Metals Principals; Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance Standards; World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles; Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining and the London Bullion Market Association Responsible Sourcing Program. An important element of DPM's internal management system is its performance monitoring and measurement through the BSC methodology that incorporates strategic and tactical elements of the most material environmental and social performance impacts into our management compensation structure.
The Company's internal management systems are also complemented by the timely and transparent external reporting of its non-financial performance, incorporating Sustainability aspects that are material to our stakeholders. The Company has been reporting on its non-financial performance since 2011. Since 2012, these reports have been externally assured by Bureau Veritas UK and prepared in compliance with the GRI, and beginning in 2021, the SASB standards. For more details, please refer to our Sustainability Report which can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com. In 2023, the Company became subject to Bill S-211 the Fighting Against
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Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff. The Company filed its first report in compliance with the regulation in February 2024. See DPM's report under 'Supply Chain Act' which is available on the Company's website in the Sustainability Reporting section.
DPM's sustainability performance is demonstrated through its score in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, recognized by investors as a high-quality ESG rating agency, ranking DPM in the top decile for the 4th consecutive year, among mining and metals companies assessed.
Climate Change
The Company's corporate-wide climate strategy is based on our growth strategy, capital resources and operational priorities.
In 2020, DPM published its first report on the risks and opportunities relating to climate change as defined by the TCFD. This report was augmented internally with dedicated climate change workshops for Senior Management and the Board and can be found under the Sustainability section of our website. In our publication "Generate Net Positive Impact; 2022 Climate Change Targets", also found in the Sustainability section of our website, our Board endorsed a commitment to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions by 37.5% by 2035 and to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
An update to our TCFD climate risk and opportunities analysis first released in 2020, was also included in the climate section of our 2022 Sustainability Report. The next update will appear in the climate section of our 2024 Sustainability Report to be published in May 2025, and available on our website.
The ESG component of the BSC has consistently included climate-related performance over the last several years and with the announcement of the Company's GHG emissions targets in 2022, absolute reduction of the Company's GHG emissions was first incorporated into the 2023 BSC and will continue to be incorporated into future BSCs until our organizational climate goals are achieved.
DPM's Sustainability Committee of the Board provides ongoing oversight and accountability for the Company's overall sustainable development activities to ensure the management of the organization's environmental and social impacts. This includes receiving quarterly updates on the Company's climate strategy, including risks and opportunities, progress against our BSC GHG target reduction and overall performance toward meeting our climate goals.
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Strategic Oversight
The Board takes an active role in strategic planning and oversight for the Company and is involved throughout the year in planning and oversight of strategic results as shown below:
| Frequency / Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| All regular meetings | Discuss strategic initiatives with the CEO, Executive Vice Presidents (“EVPs”) and Senior Vice Presidents (“SVPs”) and receive reports on the progress on goals that support the strategic plan and annual business plan |
| Periodically as determined by the Board | Participate in strategic planning sessions with the CEO, EVPs and SVPs to review our current business plan, risks and challenges we face and growth and acquisition strategies; approve the strategic plan which considers the risks and opportunities of our business |
| Annually in December | Approve the annual capital and operating budgets that support our ability to meet our strategic objectives |
| Annually in December | Approve the BSC reflecting the annual corporate goals which support the achievement of our strategic objectives |
| As needed | Approve the entering into, or withdrawing from, material lines of business |
| As needed | Reviewing with senior management and approving material transactions outside the ordinary course of business |
The CEO, supported by Senior Management including the CFO, EVPs, SVPs, and Vice Presidents, is accountable for strategy development and implementation looking forward over a 5 to 10-year horizon to ensure that the strategy of the organization is clearly understood and properly resourced. Members of Senior Management regularly report to the Board, and a Board discussion on progress toward the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives is held at each quarterly meeting. The Board also conducts semi-annual reviews of the Company's strategy at its July and December meetings. In December 2024, the Board and Senior Management also held a special off-site session to consider the Corporation's strategic objectives.
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Risk Oversight
The Board oversees the Company's approach to risk management which is designed to support the achievement of strategic objectives, improve long-term performance, and generate value for all stakeholders. A fundamental part of risk management is not only understanding the risks the Company faces and what steps management is taking to manage those risks, but also understanding what level of risk is appropriate for the Company. The involvement of the full Board in setting the Company's business strategy is a key part of its process in determining what constitutes an appropriate level of risk for the Company.
DPM has established an ERM framework which is depicted in this graphic.
Risks considered within the ERM process are those at the enterprise level that may impact DPM in its ability to achieve its purpose and strategic objectives.
Risk assessment is the process whereby risks are identified, analyzed, and evaluated with consideration for likelihood and impact to determine how they should be managed. Risks are assessed on an inherent and a residual basis.

In addition to the Risk Management framework, DPM uses a formalized approach for crisis management across the organization. It consists of several steps starting with assessment of the situation, and depending on the severity, activating the emergency management team on site and eventually crisis management team, which is led by the CEO and comprise of senior executives.
Annual training is organized for these site emergency management teams as well as the group crisis management team. Crisis management is closely linked with the emergency preparedness and response planning process.
The Board has overseen the development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and receives regular reports on the key risks for the business as well as the internal controls and mitigation strategies applied to manage those risks.
While the Board has the ultimate oversight responsibility for the risk management process, various committees have responsibility for particular risk areas as depicted in the diagram below.
For a detailed explanation of the risks applicable to the Company and its business, see Risk Factors in the Company's latest annual information form, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Please read each of our committee's individual reports for more information on their oversight roles.
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Cybersecurity
The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity and information technology risk and receives regular reports from management on the Company's cybersecurity program. These updates provide insight into critical cybersecurity improvement areas, as well as general incident profiles and the Company's responses thereto. Additionally, the latest critical KPIs and their trends are presented along with associated actions. Some of the steps taken to mitigate potential cybersecurity incidents include:
- Implementing ongoing cybersecurity awareness training for all employees, optimized for learning and knowledge retention, and coupled with individual risk profile;
- Developing and implementing a Cybersecurity Strategic Plan;
- Utilizing leading cybersecurity vendors to detect and respond to potential security breaches;
- Auditing conducted by internal and external auditors;
- Safeguard our Company against financial risks associated with cyber threats by securing robust cybersecurity insurance coverage, tailored to our specific needs and risk profile; and
- Prioritize resilience by rigorously testing and simulating the recovery and restoration processes for our critical IT assets, ensuring readiness to rebound rapidly from any potential cyber incidents.
We also have a robust Crisis Response Plan in place, which provides a documented framework for handling any crisis, including security incidents, and facilitates coordination across the multiple jurisdictions in which we operate. We engage a cybersecurity advisor and conduct cyber-crisis-simulation exercises. Future exercises are being planned for our senior and operational leaders. As of the current date, we have not experienced a significant cyber breach.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DPM aims to leverage AI to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making processes, and strengthen risk management, all while upholding a strong commitment to data security and governance. The Company is actively evaluating appropriate oversight measures to promote accountability and transparency in AI deployment.
Although a Board committee has not yet been assigned formal oversight responsibilities, DPM remains committed to monitoring the evolving AI landscape and implementing governance structures as required.
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Orientation
The Company has an orientation program for new directors to assist them in becoming knowledgeable in all aspects of the Company's business activities.
New directors are provided with comprehensive materials with respect to the Company and participate in informal discussions with members of Senior Management, other members of the Board, and external advisors, as necessary. We focus this information on our strategy, including our sustainability strategy and our key areas of ESG focus, and key risks, our business lines and operations, our current financing arrangements, our financial assumptions and results and details of our governance structures and processes. As each director has a different skill set and professional background, orientation and training activities are tailored to the particular needs and experience of each director.
In addition, online access to an electronic board portal is provided which allows new directors to review materials and minutes from previous Board meetings and other relevant materials, including Assurance & Advisory Services reports, reports relating to governance trends and other key issues, such as tailings management, and materials from recent director education sessions. During the recruitment process, the CGN Committee makes each prospective new director aware of the performance expectations and the amount of time required to fulfill his or her role as a director. All directors are also invited to attend all committee meetings in order to understand relevant issues being addressed by each committee and to understand how the committees operate. Site visits to the Company's main operations are encouraged and arranged at the earliest opportunity for new directors, and periodically thereafter for existing directors. There are also links available to self-guided virtual tours for each of our Bulgarian mine sites.
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Continuing Education
The Company is committed to a continuing education program for all directors. At each regularly scheduled Board meeting, management provides the directors with a presentation on each of the Company's operations, development projects, exploration activities and strategic initiatives thereby updating the Board on all important matters since the previous meeting. In addition, the Board receives regular updates from the CEO between scheduled meetings via teleconference. The CEO and certain members of Senior Management coordinate additional special sessions for the Board in order to keep directors apprised of matters impacting the longer-term strategy of the Company. Through the CGN Committee, directors are kept informed of best practices with respect to governance, the role of the Board and emerging trends that are relevant to their roles as directors.
In addition, in the event of significant regulatory or other industry developments that may affect the Company, an appropriate member of management, the auditor, the independent compensation consultant, external legal counsel and/or other experts, as deemed appropriate, present an overview of the changes to the Board and the ways in which they may impact the Company, its Shareholders and/or other stakeholders.
Directors are also advised of and encouraged to participate in third party education programs and seminars, at the expense of the Company, which can enhance their ability to fulfill their roles as Board or committee members.
To facilitate access to director education, all of our directors are members of the Institute of Corporate Directors, an organization which promotes the continuing education of directors and participation in various educational seminars and programs throughout the year. Directors are also periodically canvassed to determine their training and education needs and interests. All the directors are actively involved in their respective areas of expertise and have full access to our Senior Management personnel. Relevant corporate governance materials are also available through our electronic board portal. The following table details special education sessions that were provided to the Board in 2024:
| Date | Topic and Description | Provided by | Attendees |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2024 | The future of materials in decarbonization | McKinsey & Company | All Board members, executive officers, and certain members of Senior Management |
| October 10, 2024 | Generative AI | BSC Global | All Board members, executive officers, and certain members of Senior Management |
| December 9, 2024 | Landscape: Mid-cap gold miner universe | BMO Capital Markets | All Board members and executive officers |
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Performance Assessment
The CGN Committee is responsible for overseeing the annual assessment process of the Board as a whole, its committees and each of its committee Chairs, individual directors, as well as the Chair. The assessments are intended to provide the Board and each committee with an opportunity to evaluate its performance for the purpose of improving Board and committee processes and effectiveness.
The process by which such assessments are conducted is through evaluations which are reviewed and approved by the CGN Committee and completed by each individual director. Subsequently, the Chair of the CGN Committee conducts follow-up interviews with individual directors to compile comprehensive results for review by the CGN Committee and the Board.

While a comprehensive formal questionnaire
evaluating individual director performance is completed every three years, the Chair of the Board holds annual meetings with each director to discuss their individual performance and the collective performance of the Board. These annual interviews provide valuable insights into board functioning. The Board is also evaluated by Management every two years to assess their alignment on strategic priorities, their overall relationship, and the division of responsibilities, thereby ensuring strong oversight and collaboration. This exercise complements the Board's self-assessment process by providing additional insights into areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
As part of the Board assessment process, directors evaluate the Board's composition, function, and meetings, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Each committee is assessed on its understanding and fulfillment of responsibilities, member engagement, composition, and meeting effectiveness. Individual directors are evaluated on several factors including attendance at and participation in meetings, meeting preparedness, ability to communicate ideas clearly and overall contribution to effective Board performance. The Chair is assessed on factors such as their ability to conduct meetings effectively, their encouragement of participation by all directors, and their facilitation of thorough consideration of all issues. In 2024, the Board decided to add peer reviews to its assessment processes and such reviews will be undertaken in the next review cycle.
The 2024 annual assessments confirmed that the Board, its committees, committee Chairs and individual directors are effectively fulfilling their responsibilities and maintaining strong alignment with management. The evaluation identified opportunities to enhance Board materials and presentations, align discussions more closely with the company's strategic priorities, and strengthen oversight of leadership development and succession planning. The CGN Committee reported these areas for further focus to the Board, which is addressing them through ongoing governance processes. Progress on action items is monitored quarterly to ensure continuous improvement, with targeted actions being implemented to enhance Board effectiveness and governance practices.
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Succession Planning
The Board, through the HCC Committee, is actively involved in and oversees the Company's robust succession planning process with respect to the executives of the Company. The HCC Committee, with assistance from the Vice President, Human Resources ("VP, HR") and an external consultant, identifies (i) the skills and experience required for the executive roles within the Company: President and CEO, CFO, COO, EVP Corporate Development, EVP Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and SVP, Sustainable Business Development (ii) identifies the potential candidates with the desired capabilities best suited for advancement into these roles. The identified internal successors work with the CEO to establish development plans to address their gaps and progression towards their career goals in the context of the succession planning process. Regular reports are also provided to the Board by the CEO and VP, HR on the ongoing progress and development of these prospective successors. In addition, an external talent market review is regularly conducted to provide the HCC Committee with perspective on external potential EVP and C-suite talent. With respect to succession planning for the Board itself, the CGN Committee Chair discusses, annually, with each director, their intentions with respect to continuing to serve as a director for the ensuing year. Based on these conversations, and other considerations, the CGN Committee structures its efforts to identify and recruit potential candidates for the Board. See "Nomination of Directors" section for further details.
Term Limits and Retirement Age
The Board has chosen not to adopt a mandatory retirement policy or term limits for directors. The Board believes that mandatory retirement and term limits may result in the loss of effective directors with deep knowledge of the Company. Instead, determination of a director's continued fitness for service as a member of the Board is assessed through the thorough Board and individual director assessment process outlined above.
Shareholder Engagement
The Company communicates with its Shareholders and other stakeholders through various channels, including through its disclosure documents, industry conferences and other meetings as well as management's quarterly conference calls with analysts, which can be accessed by Shareholders and the public. Specific Shareholder inquiries are handled by Investor Relations. In addition, our website provides extensive information about our Board, its mandate, the Board committees and their mandates, and our directors and officers and offers insight into our purpose, values, our strategy and how we apply these to guide our business. Our social media presence, through our accounts on LinkedIn, VRIFY, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), provide an alternate channel to access publicly disclosed information that is available on our website and on SEDAR+.
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Communicating with the Board
The Board also recognizes that it is important for it to communicate with Shareholders and periodically meets with Shareholders through in-person and conference call meetings.
| Event | Who Engages | Who we engage and what we discuss |
|---|---|---|
| Board shareholder outreach | Directors | With institutional investors; to receive feedback on our strategy, governance processes, executive compensation, and sustainability strategy and performance |
| Non-deal marketing roadshows, meetings, calls | CEO, CFO, Corporate Development and Investor Relations | With institutional and retail investors throughout the year; to discuss a range of topics on our business, including material publicly disclosed information, our strategy, operations, and sustainability performance, and to receive feedback on these topics |
| Quarterly conference call and webcast | Senior Management and Investor Relations | With the stakeholder community four times per year; to review our most recently released financial and operating results and outlook for the business; conference call and webcast are available on our website for a period following the call |
| News releases | Senior Management and Investor Relations | With the stakeholder community; released to the public throughout the year to report on material information with respect to DPM, including quarterly financial and operating results and the Company's annual guidance and three-year outlook; available on our website and SEDAR+ |
| Bank conferences / retail conferences | CEO, CFO, Investor Relations and Corporate Development | With the institutional and retail investment community at numerous industry investor conferences; DPM management gives public presentations and attends one-on-one meetings with investors to discuss a range of topics on our business, including material publicly disclosed information, our strategy, operations, and sustainability efforts |
| Investor half day | Senior Management and Investor Relations | With the institutional investment community; from time to time, DPM investors and analysts are invited to attend a live webcast and presentation; presentations are made available on our website |
| Site visits | Senior Management and Investor Relations | With the institutional investment community; DPM investors and analysts are invited to tour Company assets; presentations are made available on our website following the site visit |
| Social media | Investor Relations | With the stakeholder community; news/events posted to DPM's corporate social media channels throughout the year to report any material publicly disclosed information and/or interesting news/events relevant to our broader stakeholder group |
| Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") | Directors, Senior Management, and Investor Relations | With institutional investors; to receive feedback on our governance processes, executive compensation, sustainability health and safety initiatives |
Since 2018, DPM has conducted an annual shareholder outreach program, a proactive initiative to solicit feedback on Board-related matters. In 2025 DPM contacted 14 of the Company's largest shareholders, representing approximately $39\%$ of shares outstanding, to offer meetings with Mr. Gillin, Chair of the Board, Ms. Montalvo, Chair of our CGN Committee and member of the Sustainability Committee, and Ms. Donovan, Chair of our Sustainability Committee, and member of our CGN Committee and Technical Committee. In March 2025, these Board members met with representatives of four Shareholders, representing approximately $19\%$ of the Company's outstanding Shares.
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The initiative was again very well received, and we gathered shareholder feedback on a variety of topics including capital allocation, geographic focus, sustainability initiatives, and opportunities to increase exploration efforts in high-potential regions.
In November 2024, DPM engaged an independent third party to conduct an investor perception study. Twenty institutional investors, representing approximately 53% of the Company's outstanding Shares, as well as six equity analysts, participated in the study and provided candid feedback on the Company's strategy, business, leadership and investor relations. The details of this study were reviewed and discussed by the Board with executive management at the strategy offsite held in December 2024.
The Board welcomes input and comments from Shareholders for the Board or its committees which should be directed to:
Board of Directors of Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
c/o Corporate Secretary
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
150 King St West, Suite 902,
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1J9
416-365-5191
[email protected]
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Board Committees
The Board has established five standing committees to assist it to carry out its mandate:
- Audit Committee
- HCC Committee
- CGN Committee
- Sustainability Committee; and
- Technical Committee.
All the committees of the Board are, and throughout 2024 were, composed entirely of independent directors. The following table sets out the current members of the standing committees: ✓
| Director | Audit | HCC | CGN | Sustainability | Technical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Adshead-Bell | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Chair) | ||
| Robert M. Bosshard^{1} | ✓ (Chair) | ✓ | |||
| Jaimie Donovan | ✓ | ✓ (Chair) | ✓ | ||
| R. Peter Gillin | |||||
| Kalidas Madhavpeddi | ✓ | ✓ (Chair) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Juanita Montalvo | ✓ (Chair) | ✓ | |||
| David Rae | |||||
| Marie-Anne Tawil | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Mr. Bosshard assumed the role of Chair of the Audit Committee effective May 8, 2024.
Neither Mr. Gillin, as Board Chair, nor Mr. Rae, as President and CEO, are formal members of any of the Committees. Mr. Gillin and Mr. Rae attend each of the committee meetings at the invitation of the committee Chairs.
All committee mandates are reviewed biennially and can be found under the Corporate Governance section of our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
From time to time, special committees of the Board may be and have been appointed to consider extraordinary issues and, in particular, any issues that may involve related party transactions. Individual directors may retain outside advisors at the Company's expense in appropriate circumstances. No material corporate decision or decision involving a potential conflict of interest can be approved by the Board without the approval of the independent directors and, in the case of a conflict of interest, the disinterested directors.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the integrity, quality and transparency of the Company's financial statements, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relating to financial reporting, and the appointment of the external auditor with the responsibility to approve its compensation, review its independence and qualifications as well as oversight of all its audit and allowable non-audit work. The Audit Committee is also responsible for oversight of and receipt of reports from the Company's Assurance & Advisory Services function including the appointment of the Director, Assurance & Advisory Services, approval of the Assurance & Advisory Services charter and annual audit plan, and the review and approval of their compensation, including bonuses and other special compensation. In addition, the Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of the Company's Speak up Reporting system and monitoring DPM's cybersecurity plan and activities as well as such other duties as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Board.
All members of the Audit Committee are, and were throughout 2024, independent and financially literate as defined under National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees. Additionally, Mr. Bosshard, a CPA, is considered to be an “audit financial expert” based on his extensive experience and qualifications. Mr. Bosshard’s long-standing tenure as a Senior Partner at PwC, along with his leadership role as Chair of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, which sets standards for quality management, audit, sustainability assurance and related services in Canada, further confirms his expertise.
Meetings
Four regular meetings of the Audit Committee were held in 2024. Each meeting included an in-camera session of the Committee without management present. In-camera sessions were also held at every meeting separately with (i) representatives of the independent auditor, PwC, (ii) the Director, Assurance & Advisory Services; and (iii) the Executive Vice President and CFO.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Robert M. Bosshard
Chair

Nicole Adshead-Bell

Kalidas Madhavpeddi

Marie-Anne Tawil
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2024 Highlights
In 2024, the Audit Committee reviewed and recommended approval by the Board of an updated Delegation of Authority and Authority Limits Policy; and received updates from management on the development and execution of the Company's cybersecurity plan and on the implementation of the Company's new Global Financial Suite, intended to improve the Company's financial reporting systems and workflow and to integrate the Company's procurement and planning processes. The Audit Committee also received a report from management on its plan to renew its insurance policies through a public tender of such policies and the status of such activities. In addition, the Committee carried out all of its regular duties set out in its mandate, including the following:
Financial reporting and internal control:
- Oversaw annual and quarterly financial reporting processes, including any significant financial reporting matters
- Reviewed and recommended quarterly and annual financial statements and management's discussion and analysis to the Board for approval
- Reviewed and assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures
Independent auditor (PwC) and Assurance & Advisory activities:
- Received and discussed PwC's annual audit plan and approved the associated fees (including fees for quarterly reviews)
- Received a report on and discussed with PwC the results of the annual audit and quarterly reviews, including key accounting risks, key audit matters and significant judgments made by management
- Received written confirmation from PwC of its independence
- Pre-approved all additional engagements with PwC (including any non-audit services)
- Completed an annual assessment of PwC's performance and recommended to the Board the re-appointment of PwC as the Company's auditor
- Reviewed and approved the annual Assurance & Advisory plan (including staffing requirements) and the Assurance & Advisory Services Charter
- Received quarterly reports on Assurance & Advisory Services activities, findings, and recommendations
- Reviewed and approved bonuses, compensation awards and compensation changes for the Director, Assurance & Advisory Services
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Legal and regulatory:
- Received updates from general counsel on legal matters when applicable to the Audit Committee’s area of responsibility
- Received management’s confirmation of the status of all tax payments and completion of all regulatory filings
Financial Risk management:
- Reviewed reports on the status of all financial risk management activities, including open forward commodity and foreign exchange hedge positions, and compliance with debt covenants
- Received regular updates from management on any high rated risks that fall within the Committee’s mandate for supervision, including trends in respect thereof and any actions taken
- Received confirmations from the Committee Chair regarding the quarterly review of the CEO and the Chair of the Board’s expenses
Ethical oversight:
- Reviewed procedures established for confidential, anonymous submission, receipt, retention, reporting and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, or auditing matters and any unethical behaviours as provided in our Speak Up Standard and Speak Up Report Handling Standard
- Reviewed updates on the status of any Speak Up reports copied to the committee Chair
The Audit Committee mandate can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com and in our most recent annual information form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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Human Capital and Compensation Committee
The HCC Committee is responsible for determining, and recommending to the full Board for approval, the compensation of the directors and executive officers of the Company. The process by which appropriate compensation is determined includes, among other things, a periodic review, conducted by an independent compensation consultant from Mercer, including a benchmark analysis of the base salary, total cash compensation and total direct compensation of each executive officer based on information publicly-disclosed in management information circulars of companies in the Company's Compensation Peer Group as set out in the "Peers and Benchmarks – Compensation Peer Group" section.
The HCC Committee reviews and recommends approval by the Board of annual corporate objectives through the BSC that are intended to drive achievement of strategic objectives and increase Shareholder value. In the case of the CEO, the HCC Committee evaluates his achievement of his annual initiatives to measure his individual performance and to establish total remuneration for the CEO, which is primarily based on Company performance. The HCC Committee reviews and discusses with the CEO his recommendations regarding the total remuneration packages of the other executive officers prior to recommending approval of such packages by the Board. Refer to the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section for further information.
The HCC Committee is also responsible for human capital oversight, including the review of the executive committee structure, leadership and talent development programs, succession planning for the CEO, CFO and the other executive officers; the review of policies that support DPM's culture and diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, including its Diversity Policy; and reviewing and monitoring results of any survey, reports, and other methods to measure employee engagement and health of the organization.
All members of the HCC Committee are, and were throughout 2024, independent.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kalidas Madhavpeddi Chair

Nicole Adshead-Bell

Marie-Anne Tawil
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Meetings
Six regular meetings of the HCC Committee were held in 2024. Each meeting included an in-camera session of the Committee without management present and periodically included an in-camera session with the independent compensation consultant from Mercer.
2024 Highlights
In 2024, the HCC Committee reviewed and recommended approval by the Board of (i) amendments to the Company's Diversity Policy, Good Leaver Policy, and Executive Compensation Recoupment (Clawback) Policy (the "Clawback Policy"); (ii) amendments to the Share Unit Plan to address applicable US tax and securities laws matters; (ii) certain changes to Executive Compensation; and (iii) changes to the compensation and expense policies for the members of the Company's Board. In addition, the HCC Committee carried out all of its regular duties, set out in its mandate, including the following:
Corporate Performance:
- Finalized CEO and BSC objectives and weightings and recommended them to the Board for approval
- Reviewed the quarterly progress on the corporate objectives in the BSC
Succession:
- Reviewed updates on DPM's leadership development and succession program
- Reviewed the Diversity Policy and its application in the previous year
Compensation matters:
- Reviewed management recommendations for LTI awards to new or eligible employees
- Reviewed achievement of objectives in the BSC and CEO performance objectives to determine performance awards and recommended awards to the Board for approval
- Reviewed achievement of performance objectives for executive officers to determine STIP and recommended awards to the Board for approval
- Considered Good Leaver nominations from management and recommended to the Board for approval
- Reviewed, discussed, and finalized annual LTI awards to directors and eligible employees and recommended the awards to the Board for approval
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Legal and regulatory:
- Reviewed and finalized draft Compensation Discussion & Analysis disclosure to be contained in the Circular and recommended it to the Board for approval
Risk mitigation:
- Reviewed and assessed compliance with compensation risk mitigation programs, the Director and executive share ownership requirements
- Received regular updates from management on any high rated enterprise risks that fall within the Committee's mandate for supervision, including trends in respect thereof and any actions taken
Ethical oversight:
- Reviewed updates on the status of any Speak Up reports copied to the Committee Chair
Independent compensation consultant (Mercer):
- Reviewed and considered recommendations from Mercer on peer groups
- Reviewed the independence and performance of Mercer
- Reviewed Mercer's report on executive compensation
- Received a benchmarking report on executive compensation (including benchmarking of executive compensation relative to compensation peer group)
- Reviewed Mercer's report on expected results of the ISS pay-for-performance analysis
The HCC Committee's mandate can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
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Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
The CGN Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by assessing the functioning and effectiveness of the Board and developing and recommending the implementation of effective corporate governance principles and practices, identifying candidates and ensuring a robust system for Board succession and renewal and recommending qualified director candidates, giving consideration to diversity, as well as the skills and competencies required to comprise an effective Board, to the Board for appointment or for election at the next annual meeting of Shareholders.
All members of the Committee are, and were throughout 2024, independent.
Meetings
Five regular meetings of the CGN Committee were held in 2024. Each meeting of the Committee included an in-camera session without management present.
2024 Highlights
In 2024, the CGN Committee reviewed and recommended Board approval of the appointment of an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the appointments of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Vice Presidents for Projects, Operational Readiness and General Manager, Chelopech, Technical Services, Exploration, and Supply Chain, and the establishment of the Technical Committee of the Board, including approval of its mandate, work plan, and fees.
In addition, the Committee fulfilled all of its regular duties set out in its mandate, including the following:
Director nominees:
- Reviewed Director independence and potential conflicts of interest
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Juanita Montalvo
Chair

Jaimie Donovan

Marie-Anne Tawil
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- Reviewed the qualifications of Audit Committee and HCC Committee members
- Recommended Director nominees to the Board
Governance:
- Recommended the annual appointment of officers to the Board
- Reviewed and approved governance-related disclosure for the Circular
Legal and regulatory:
- Reviewed any new corporate governance legislation and discussed potential changes/enhancements to corporate governance practices
- Reviewed and finalized draft Governance practices disclosure to be contained in the Circular and recommended it to the Board for approval
Risk mitigation:
- Received regular updates from management on any high rated risks that fall within the Committee's mandate for supervision, including trends in respect thereof and any actions taken
Board and Director Evaluation:
- Reviewed the results of the Board evaluations, including how the Board and committees fulfill their duties and obligations, and reported to the Board any areas for improvement
- Monitored the progress of action items identified during the Board evaluation process on a quarterly basis
- Reviewed Board composition and succession planning, including Board size, required competencies and skills and criteria for Director nomination
- Reviewed Board committee structure, purposes and operations and recommended to the Board the assignment of committee members and Chairs
Director orientation and education:
- Reviewed the director orientation and continuing education programs for the ensuing year
Ethical oversight:
- Reviewed updates on the status of any Speak Up reports copied to the committee Chair
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Shareholder outreach and alignment:
- Received an update on the Shareholder outreach program
- Reviewed compliance with Director and executive officer equity ownership requirements
The CGN Committee’s mandate can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
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Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by overseeing the Company's approach to sustainability, including the health, safety, well-being and security of the employees and contractors of DPM and its subsidiaries and the communities in which they operate. The Committee provides oversight of sustainable development and the management and reduction of environmental impacts, including activities related to tailings and climate change.
The Committee also ensures the responsible management of social and human rights impacts, promotes the protection of local culture and heritage resources, and supports the development of vibrant communities and sustainable livelihoods. It oversees DPM's engagement, relationships, and communication with local communities, governments, and other organizations, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, principles, and policies related to these matters.
Through its work, the Sustainability Committee ensures that DPM and its subsidiaries exhibit and promote ethical, transparent, responsible, and sustainable behavior and meaningfully engage and communicate with stakeholders.
All members of the Sustainability Committee are, and were throughout 2024, independent.
Meetings
Four regular meetings of the Sustainability Committee were held in 2024. Each meeting of the Committee included an in-camera session without management present.
2024 Highlights
In 2024, the Sustainability Committee reviewed and recommended approval by the Board of the Supply Chain Risk Report for year ended December 31, 2023 and the 2023 Sustainability Performance Data Supplement, and received reports from management regarding operationalization of the Company's climate strategy and the safety initiative undertaken by management in 2024. In addition, the Committee met with the independent tailings
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Jaimie Donovan
Chair

Robert M. Bosshard

Kalidas Madhavpeddi

Juanita Montalvo
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review board to discuss their findings from their inspections in Bulgaria, and carried out all of its regular duties, set out in its mandate, including the following:
Health, safety and environment:
- Reviewed management reports on DPM's plans, objectives, and performance relative to health, safety and environment, and management's improvement initiatives
- Reviewed management reports on the assessment of key sustainability performance metrics for the prior year including key issues to be addressed during the coming year
- Received an update on stakeholder communication activity and strategy
Sustainability:
- Considered the design, implementation, appropriateness, and effectiveness of DPM's sustainability systems, policies, and plans
Risk management:
- Reviewed management reports on the assessment and management of material sustainability risks and exposures as identified in the ERM framework
- Received reports on the activities and recommendations of the Independent Tailings Review Board
Legal and regulatory:
- Reviewed management reports on compliance with applicable laws providing for the protection of the environment, the health and safety of employees and the public, and the status of any investigations, legal proceedings, of a material nature
- Reviewed any new environment, health or safety legislation and discussed potential changes or enhancements to current practices
Ethical oversight:
- Received updates on the status of any Speak Up reports copied to the Committee Chair
The Sustainability Committee's mandate can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
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Technical Committee
The Technical Committee was established in 2024 to assist the Board in overseeing technical matters and associated risks that are critical to achieving DPM's strategic objectives, with a focus on growth initiatives such as project development, exploration, and strategic transactions.
All members of the Committee are, and were throughout 2024, independent.
Meetings
The Technical Committee held is first meeting in December 2024 which included an in-camera session without management present.
2024 Highlights
In 2024, the Technical Committee reviewed results of a pre-feasibility study in respect of the Čoka Rakita project in Serbia and management's proposed next steps in the development of the project.
The Technical Committee mandate can be found on our website at www.dundeeprecious.com.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Nicole Adshead-Bell
Chair

Jaimie Donovan

Kalidas Madhavpeddi
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COMPENSATION
Compensation Practices
| WE HAVE | WE DO NOT HAVE |
|---|---|
| Pay for Performance | Option repricing |
| More Long-Term than Short-Term Awards | Single-Trigger Change of Control |
| Say on Pay | Excessive Perks |
| 100% Independent Compensation Committee | Supplemental Executive Retirement Provisions |
| Independent Compensation Consultant | Guaranteed Executive Bonuses |
| Director & Executive Share Ownership Requirements | PSUs that Payout Above 100% Target if TSR is Negative |
| Clawback Policy | PSUs that Payout if TSR is below 33rd Percentile |
| Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy | |
| Anti-Hedging Provisions in our Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy | |
| Total Direct Compensation Targeted at 50th Percentile of Peer Group | |
| Organizational Health and Sustainability Impact Measures in Short-Term Incentive Program |
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Letter from the HCC Committee Chair
To our fellow Shareholders,
The Board has tasked the HCC Committee with overseeing DPM's approach to executive compensation. We strive to ensure that our executive compensation programs pay for performance and retain top talent who are motivated to take actions that are aligned with our purpose, values and strategy.

Our decisions about executive compensation are guided by our compensation philosophy and principles (see "Philosophy" and "Principles" sections below) which are designed to drive achievement of our strategic objectives. These decisions ensure we are enhancing long-term value for Shareholders and other stakeholders as set out in our corporate purpose: "Unlocking resources and generating value to thrive and grow together."
We are pleased to share our approach to 2024 executive compensation and highlight the performance metrics we used to determine the compensation for our President and CEO, David Rae, and our other NEOs.
DPM 2024 Performance
Our purpose of unlocking resources and generating value to thrive and grow together is supported by a foundation of core values. These core values guide how the Company conducts its business and informs a set of complementary strategic pillars and objectives related to ESG, innovation, optimizing our existing portfolio, and growth. The Company's resources are allocated in line with its strategy to ensure that DPM delivers value for all its stakeholders. This is evidenced by our achievement of $127\%$ corporate performance, as measured by our BSC system, in 2024. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Components" section.
The following are the highlights of our operating and financial performance in $2024^{1}$ :
- Record adjusted net earnings: Reported adjusted net earnings $^2$ of $232.2 million ($ 1.29 per share $^2$ ) and net earnings from continuing operations of $243.2 million ($ 1.35 per share).
- Record free cash flow: Generated $305.1 million of free cash flow $^2$ and $296.8 million of cash provided from operating activities from continuing operations.
- 10-year track record of operational delivery: DPM achieved its gold production guidance for the tenth consecutive year, producing 261,335 ounces of gold in 2024. Copper production of 29.7 million pounds was in line with guidance.
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- Advancing growth pipeline: Initiated the Čoka Rakita project feasibility study to enable an accelerated construction decision, with first concentrate production targeted for 2028. The Čoka Rakita project pre-feasibility study was completed December 2024.
- Generating robust margins: Reported cost of sales per ounce of gold sold of $1,113³. All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold² of $872 was within guidance for 2024. DPM has met its all-in sustaining cost guidance every year since 2014.
- Peer-leading sustainability performance: DPM scored in the top decile among metals and mining companies in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the fourth consecutive year.
- Continued capital discipline: Returned $78.8 million, or 26% of free cash flow, to Shareholders during 2024 through dividends paid and Shares repurchased. The Board has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of Shares within 2025.
- Substantial liquidity for growth: Ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet, including a total of $634.8 million of cash, a $150.0 million undrawn revolving credit facility, and no debt. In January 2025, the Company received an additional $170.6 million in cash following the conclusion of the temporary tolling agreement related to the sale of the Tsumeb smelter ("DPM Tolling Agreement").
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2025 guidance and three-year outlook: Three-year outlook highlights DPM's focus on its next phase of growth, including planned growth capital and exploration expenditures. 2025 production expected to be between 225,000 and 265,000 ounces of gold at an all-in sustaining cost of between $780 to $900 per ounce of gold sold.
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All dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
- All-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold, free cash flow, adjusted net earnings and adjusted basic earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. These measures have no standardized meanings under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is available on the Company's website at www.dundeeprecious.com and has been filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for a detailed description and a reconciliation of each of these measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS.
- Cost of sales per ounce of gold sold represents total cost of sales for Chelopech and Ada Tepe, divided by total payable gold in concentrate sold, while all-in sustaining cost per ounce of gold sold includes treatment and freight charges, net of by-product credits, all of which are reflected in revenue.
Corporate performance is the most significant factor affecting the Board's decisions on DPM executive pay. Notably, the CEO's target compensation mix in 2024 was 24% base salary and 76% at-risk compensation with 23% based on a short-term incentive award and 53% based on a long-term incentive award. The CEO's long-term incentive was awarded 50% in PSUs, 35% in RSUs and 15% in Options. PSUs are performance-based, with payouts for grants up to 2022 based (i) 60% on the achievement of a three-year TSR relative to the TSR Peer Group established for this purpose; and (ii) 40% on the average three-year BSC achievement, and for grants from 2023 on based 100%
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on achievement of three-year TSR relative to the TSR Peer Group, in each case measured over the performance period (the "Achieved Performance Ratio").
Following executive benchmarking by Mercer, the HCC Committee's independent compensation consultant, the Board approved an increase in Mr. Rae's base salary as CEO to $850,000 effective January 1, 2024, to ensure market competitiveness. Mr. Rae's short-term incentive award for 2024 was $1,119,000 and his total direct compensation in 2024 was ~$4M. This was based on the Board's assessment of Mr. Rae's solid performance as CEO, which was reflected in his individual performance score of 150% and the Board-approved achievement of the BSC objectives at 127% for 2024, resulting in an overall performance rating of 131.6%.
We believe that our executive compensation is aligned with Shareholder value as the amounts that executives realize from Options and Share-based compensation are subject to fluctuations in our Share price and achievement of corporate objectives. Consequently, we think it is important to assess pay for performance against net realizable pay, which adjusts compensation to reflect the impact of Company performance (Share price movement and other performance metrics) on potential pay values. Net realizable pay more accurately represents the actual compensation value received by executives by considering the Share price change over a given time period. As discussed in "Compensation Discussion and Analysis – Share Performance Alignment" and "Compensation Discussion and Analysis – CEO Compensation Lookback" sections, the Company's compensation program pays for performance achieved and effectively aligns executives with long-term Shareholder value creation with realizable value changing in line with changes in our Share price.
Key Areas of Compensation Focus
The HCC Committee continually reviews the Company's compensation practices ensuring they are appropriately focused on achieving corporate objectives, drive the behaviours aligned to the Company's Values and encourage retention of high calibre individuals. Outlined below are the key initiatives and areas of focus, with respect to our compensation program and governance practices, for the HCC Committee in 2024:
- Continued to enhance our BSC system to set annual measurable targets linked to DPM's long-term strategic objectives to align the efforts of senior management and employees with the interests of Shareholders and other stakeholders;
- Reviewed a report on director and executive share ownership guidelines among peers in the mining industry, and assessed compliance with the guidelines by our directors and executive officers;
- Engaged Mercer to prepare a report on the outcomes from our executive compensation program measured against the ISS pay-for-performance methodology;
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- Reviewed DPM's Diversity Policy and a report on gender diversity and pay equity throughout the organization to ensure achievement of the Company's diversity objectives; and
- Reviewed a report on the CEO's base salary relative to the Company's average operator level base salary, which reflected our competitive compensation practices.
Shareholder Engagement
In addition to seeking Shareholder feedback through our "Say on Pay" vote, the Board undertakes annual Shareholder outreach initiatives to ensure it has the benefit of specific Shareholder views on executive compensation and governance. Our most recent Shareholder outreach meetings were held in March 2025 and, after reaching out to 14 of the Company's largest Shareholders, representing approximately 39% of our outstanding Shares, Mr. Gillin, Chair of the Board, Ms. Jaimie Donovan, Chair of the Sustainability Committee and member of the CGN and Technical Committees and Ms. Montalvo, Chair of the CGN Committee and member of the Sustainability Committee, met, virtually, over two days with four Shareholder representatives representing approximately 19% of our outstanding Shares. This provided a channel for input back to the Board and feedback on key issues. The discussions addressed various topics, including capital allocation, geographic focus, sustainability initiatives, and opportunities to increase exploration efforts in high-potential regions. Feedback from those meetings was overall positive and supportive. See "Governance – Shareholder Engagement" section for further information. The feedback from our Shareholder outreach program is an important consideration in the development of our capital allocation policy, the assessment of our ESG strategy and review of our compensation programs.
Conclusion
The HCC Committee and the Board believe that our executive compensation program, policies, and practices continue to support the achievement of our strategic objectives and align the interests of our executives with those of our Shareholders transparently and effectively.
We thank you for taking the time to read our disclosure and encourage you to vote in favour of our approach to executive compensation.
Sincerely,
"Kalidas Madhavpeddi"
Kalidas Madhavpeddi
Chair, HCC Committee
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis ("CD&A")
This CD&A describes our executive compensation philosophy, summarizes the principles of our executive compensation program, and analyzes our pay decisions for 2024. It also provides context for the data presented in the compensation tables. For purposes of this CD&A, our NEOs for 2024 are:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| David Rae | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Navin Dyal | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Iliya Garkov | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Nikolay Hristov | Senior Vice President, Sustainable Business Development |
Philosophy
At DPM we have focused our executive compensation structure on two objectives: first, the provision of competitive compensation to attract, retain and motivate high calibre individuals who can drive achievement of our strategic objectives; and second, ensuring that executive compensation is aligned with the interests of Shareholders.

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We believe that a compensation structure that includes a mix of fixed and variable compensation, with short- and long-term components, will create the desired motivation and focus our executives on our long-term objectives. As part of that structure, the HCC Committee and Board have adopted a median pay philosophy aligning the targeted total direct compensation of the NEOs at approximately the 50th percentile of the Company's Compensation Peer Group. In setting compensation, in addition to considering industry competitiveness, we review several other factors, including internal parity, scope and complexity of the position and current business challenges.
Alignment of Interests of Management with Interests of Shareholders
The compensation package is designed to align the interests of management with those of Shareholders through the following elements:
- PSUs, RSUs, and Options which give management an interest in Share price performance; and
- PSU awards that vest after three years, which focus management on long-term rather than short-term results, and RSU awards and Options that vest equally over a three-year period.
Attraction, Motivation and Retention of Key Talent
The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain key talent in a highly competitive environment through the following elements:
- A competitive cash compensation program, consisting of base salary and short-term incentive compensation (bonus paid as a set percentage of salary); and
- A long-term equity-based compensation program, consisting of PSUs, RSUs and Options.
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Principles

We align our executive pay program with Shareholders' interests: We directly align our executive compensation program with Shareholders' interests, and the short- and long-term objectives of the Company, through (i) our short-term incentive program based on our BSC system and individual objectives; and (ii) our long-term incentive program consisting of a mix of PSUs, RSUs, and Options.
A significant proportion of executive pay is at risk: Approximately $76\%$ of the 2024 total direct compensation for the CEO and, on average, approximately $65\%$ of the total direct compensation for the remaining NEOs is at risk, achieved through the award of short-term incentives, PSUs, RSUs, and Options.
We assess and manage compensation risk: We ensure our compensation programs are appropriately aligned to reflect the Company's position within our Compensation Peer Group and the labour market to attract and retain experienced mining executives. Our program is reviewed regularly to benchmark best practices, ensuring it is encouraging the appropriate behaviour for performance and aligning with our company values. We employ effective risk management measures, including our Clawback Policy, anti-hedging policy and Share ownership guidelines, to discourage excessive risk-taking. We also engage Mercer to assist with the assessment of our executive compensation program to ensure a balanced approach and to mitigate compensation risk.
We follow leading compensation practices: We operate in a highly competitive industry and our compensation program is designed to facilitate the attraction, motivation, and retention of talented and experienced mining executives. Through our annual review of peer company compensation practices, conducted with the assistance of Mercer, and the combination of a balanced pay mix of base salary and short- and long-term incentives with meaningful links to performance measures, the Company has developed an effective executive compensation program.
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Peers and Benchmarks
Compensation Peer Group
The HCC Committee believes that benchmarking executive compensation against the Compensation Peer Group is appropriate to ensure that the Company's compensation structure serves to attract and retain the high calibre individuals required to achieve the Company's strategic objectives. The HCC Committee retains Mercer to assist with a review of peer companies' executive and independent director compensation pay levels and practices.
The HCC Committee benchmarks the compensation of all executives, including the NEOs, using industry-related market data and compensation data and analysis provided by Mercer. Where applicable, the HCC Committee adjusts executive salaries and other compensation components to align the target total direct compensation paid to executives, including NEOs, at approximately the 50th percentile of the Compensation Peer Group. This alignment reflects the adoption, by the HCC Committee and the Board, of a median pay philosophy consistent with industry practice. Actual pay may differ due to Company and individual performance.
The Compensation Peer Group and selection criteria used to benchmark executive compensation for 2024 remained unchanged from the previous year and is set out below:
| Selection Criteria | Compensation Peer Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | Organizations headquartered in Canada and a select few in the United States | Alamos Gold Inc. |
| Argonaut Gold Inc. | ||
| Capstone Mining Corp. | ||
| Eldorado Gold Corporation | ||
| Equinox Gold Corp. | ||
| Ero Copper Corp. | ||
| First Majestic Silver Corp. | ||
| Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. | ||
| Hudbay Minerals Inc. | ||
| IAMGOLD Corporation | ||
| Karora Resources Inc. | ||
| New Gold Inc. | ||
| OceanaGold Corporation | ||
| SSR Mining Inc. | ||
| Torex Gold Resources Inc. | ||
| Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. | ||
| Industry | Producing gold mining organizations and other diversified or precious metals organizations | |
| Size | Companies with financial statistics approximately 1/3x to 3x that of DPM | |
| • Revenue | ||
| • Market capitalization | ||
| • Number of operating mines | ||
| • Enterprise value | ||
| • Assets |
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TSR Peer Group
The HCC Committee's independent consultant, Mercer, annually reviews and recommends a peer group developed through a performance sensitivity analysis for the purpose of benchmarking DPM's TSR performance. The TSR Peer Group comprised of the 14 companies and one Index listed below was approved by the HCC Committee and the Board as the comparator group for measurement of TSR performance for the PSU grants made in 2024, which will vest in 2027.
| Selection Criteria | TSR Peer Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry & Market Capitalization | • Mining companies in the Gold, Precious Metals & Minerals, and Diversified Metals & Mining sub-industries traded in Canada (i.e., TSX, TSX-V or CNSX) | |
| • Companies with a market capitalization generally in the range of $350 million to $6 billion | ||
| • S&P/TSX Global Gold Index | ||
| • Excluded royalty companies | Alamos Gold Inc. | |
| Argonaut Gold Inc. | ||
| Aris Mining Corporation. | ||
| B2Gold Corp | ||
| Centerra Gold Inc. | ||
| Eldorado Gold Corporation | ||
| Equinox Gold Corporation | ||
| IAMGOLD Corporation | ||
| Karora Resources Inc. | ||
| K92 Mining Inc. | ||
| New Gold Inc. | ||
| OceanaGold Corporation | ||
| Perseus Mining Limited | ||
| SSR Mining Inc. | ||
| Torex Gold Resources Inc. | ||
| Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. | ||
| S&P/TSX Global Gold Index | ||
| Trading History | • Companies with at least 5 years of trading history | |
| Revenue | • Companies with at least 5 years of revenue generation and greater than $200 million in most recent year | |
| Relationship of TSR Movement | • Verification that the observed relationship of TSR movement is meaningful | |
| • Companies with significant industry correlation |
- Karora Resources Inc. was acquired by Westgold Resources Limited in August 2024, and Argonaut Gold Inc. was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc. in July 2024. As these companies are no longer publicly traded, they have been removed from the TSR Peer Group for the PSU grants in 2024.
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2024 Pay for Performance
Components
Our executive compensation program consists of four components tailored to achieve distinct objectives and target performance over different time periods: base salary, short-term incentive compensation, long-term incentive compensation, and benefits. The objective is to target total direct compensation (base salary + short-term incentives + long-term incentives) at approximately the 50th percentile of our Compensation Peer Group and to reward individual performance based on objectives that support the Company's goal of building Shareholder value as measured by the BSC and relative TSR. This alignment reflects the adoption by the HCC Committee of a median pay philosophy consistent with industry practice. Actual pay may differ due to Company and individual performance. Our long-term incentive
compensation structure changed such that grants from 2023 and onwards are comprised of 50% PSUs, 35% RSUs and 15% Options. Additionally, the Achieved Performance Ratio¹ for PSUs is now based 100% on relative TSR performance.

- Achieved Performance Ratio means, for any Share Unit that is a Performance Share Unit, the percentage, ranging from 0% to 200% (or within such other range as the Board may determine from time to time), quantifying the performance achievement realized on an entitlement date determined in accordance with the performance conditions.
We target total direct compensation (base salary and incentives) at the 50th percentile of the Compensation Peer Group
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The following diagram outlines our total compensation structure for 2024:

Executive compensation consists of the following components for 2024:
| Type | Component | Form | Period | Program Objectives and Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | Base salary | Cash | Annual | Reflects an individual's level of authority and accountability within the Company as well as experience |
| Variable | Short-term Incentives | Cash | Annual | • Each executive has a target annual bonus (% of base salary) |
| • Payouts are determined based on a combination of company and individual performance (80/20 for the CEO, 70/30 for the EVP NEOs and 50/50 for the SVP NEO) with individual performance ratings ranging from 0% to 150%, and the Company BSC ranging from 0 to 200% | ||||
| • Awards are linked to the achievement of specific financial, operational and growth objectives as set out in the BSC | ||||
| Long-term incentives ("LTI") | PSUs | Vest at the end of the 3-year performance period | • Aligns executive reward with Shareholder value delivered | |
| • 50% of annual LTI award | ||||
| • Value is dependent on the Achieved Performance Ratio measured as 100% three-year TSR relative to the TSR Peer Group for multiplier | ||||
| • Payouts range from 0 to 200% | ||||
| • PSUs are settled in cash | ||||
| RSUs | Annual vesting over 3-year period | • Aligns executive reward with Shareholder value delivered | ||
| • 35% of annual LTI award | ||||
| • RSUs are settled in cash | ||||
| Options | Annual vesting over 3-year period | |||
| 5-year term | • Aligns executive reward with Shareholder value via share price increases | |||
| • 15% of annual LTI award | ||||
| • Vest 1/3 on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of grant | ||||
| • Exercisable for Shares from treasury | ||||
| Other Elements of Compensation | ||||
| Benefits | Group health, dental, insurance benefits, registered retirement savings plan ("RRSP"), critical illness, fitness benefit, annual comprehensive medical | |||
| Perquisites | Vehicle allowance provided to the CEO. Company vehicle, fuel allowance and Krumovgrad apartment rental provided to the COO. |
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As illustrated below, a substantial portion of the 2024 target total compensation for our CEO and our other NEOs is provided through at-risk-compensation that is dependent upon short- and long-term corporate performance and Share price appreciation. Any value ultimately realized by the executives is directly tied to the Company's performance and Shareholder value creation.


Base Salary
Base salary is an essential component of the Company's compensation mix as it is fixed and used as the base to determine other elements of compensation and benefits. Salaries for the CEO and EVPs are determined by discussion of the HCC Committee, for approval by the Board, with consideration of recommendations by management.
The main consideration in establishing base salary ranges is the evaluation of comparable market positions, including within our Compensation Peer Group, which is benchmarked with the assistance of our independent compensation consultant, Mercer. Within those ranges, individual rates generally vary based on experience, or expected performance, level of responsibility, impact on the business, tenure, and retention concerns.
There is no mandatory framework that determines which of these additional factors may be more or less important and the emphasis placed on any of these additional factors may vary among the NEOs. While certain roles are common throughout the industry, others are more unique. As such, industry surveys may not always produce comparable data on which to base compensation decisions. Informed judgement is used to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. See "Peers and Benchmarks – Compensation Peer Group" section for details on the composition of our Compensation Peer Group.
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The HCC Committee reviewed a report prepared by Mercer early in 2024 which compared the salaries of the NEOs against the base salaries of similar positions within the Compensation Peer Group and concluded that adjustments to certain elements of the compensation were necessary to maintain alignment with the market median.
| Name | Position | 2023 Salary ($) | 2024 Salary ($) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | President and CEO | 780,000 | 850,000 | 9% |
| Navin Dyal | EVP and CFO | 475,000 | 510,000 | 7.4% |
| Iliya Garkov^{1} | EVP and COO | 367,000 | 465,000 | 26.7% |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 430,000 | 450,000 | 4.7% |
| Nikolay Hristov | SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 375,000 | 385,000 | 2.7% |
- Dr. Garkov served as Senior Vice President, European Operations until his promotion to Executive Vice President and COO on January 1, 2024. His base salary and bonus are stated in Canadian dollars and were paid in Bulgarian Leva.
Short-Term Incentive Compensation
The NEOs are eligible for short-term incentive payments in the form of annual cash bonus awards. Bonus payments are based on a target level as a percentage of annual base salary, with weighting based on achievement of personal objectives as evaluated by the HCC Committee, for the CEO and EVP NEOs, and based on Company performance, as set out in the BSC. Dr. Hristov reports to Mr. Rae, the CEO, who evaluates achievement of his personal objectives.
| Name | Position | Short-term incentive as a % of Annual Base Salary | Personal Objectives / Company Performance Weighting (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | President and CEO | 100 | 20/80 |
| Navin Dyal | EVP and CFO | 75 | 30/70 |
| Iliya Garkov | EVP and COO | 70 | 30/70 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 65 | 30/70 |
| Nikolay Hristov | SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 50 | 50/50 |
Following completion of the financial year, the HCC Committee meets to review the performance of the Company, based on the specific objectives, measures and targets set out in the BSC, and of each of the executives. The Company's performance is based on specific objectives and measures that support the advancement of the Company's overall strategy and the generation of value for
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Shareholders and other stakeholders. Individual performance is based on objectives and measures established within each executive's primary area of accountability, aligned to the strategic objectives.
Company performance is based on the overall score resulting from performance against the weighted objectives contained in the BSC. An individual's overall performance rating is determined by combining the Company rating and the individual's performance rating. Individual performance is a combination of the individual results achieved and the behaviour demonstrated. Actual short-term incentive payouts for the NEOs for 2024 overall performance ranged from 116-135.4% of the target bonus, based on the BSC achievement of 127% and depending on the level of the individual's performance. Payment of these amounts were made in February 2025. Refer to the "NEO Summaries - 2024 NEO Short-Term Incentive Performance" section for details of the awards for each NEO.
Balanced Score Card System
The BSC system allows DPM to link short-term incentive compensation to concrete and measurable annual objectives that align executives with the outcomes experienced by Shareholders and reward Shareholder value creation. The BSC also reflects the Company's commitment to generating value for other stakeholders and driving sustainable growth through the inclusion of ESG objectives. The high-level strategic objectives and outcomes are cascaded into meaningful targets at the operating level. Using the BSC system, initiatives are linked to DPM's business strategy to ensure successful execution that engages the entire organization and drives accountability beyond the executive level.
To measure the progress against each objective, specific measures are defined, and annual targets are assigned. To determine the overall score for the Company, a weighting is assigned to each of the objectives and measures. Each measure is scored from 0 to 10 (based on the actual results against target) to calculate a Company score using the weighting assigned to each of the objectives. A score of 6.67 is assigned as target. For a score below 3.33 there is no payout. Payouts are capped at 200% of target.
The payout ranges for the ratings are as follows:
| Rating | Score | Payout Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Below Target | 3.33 to 6.66 | 1 to 99% |
| Target | 6.67 | 100% |
| Above Target | 6.68 to 10 | 101 to 200% |
A key to the success of our compensation program is that we rely on judgement. We do not believe that there is a perfect formula for achieving the right outcome, so we make sure that the HCC Committee, and ultimately the Board, can rely on judgement to achieve the right outcomes. We use
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informed judgement to account for risk-related issues and unexpected or unanticipated internal or external developments. As business conditions and other factors change, the HCC Committee recognizes that certain objectives may no longer be applicable given prevailing circumstances. The Board approved, on recommendation from the HCC Committee, an amendment to the 2024 BSC to recognize the additional work required to complete the Tsumeb sale transaction, including the provision of transition services and the matters contemplated by the tolling agreement entered into in connection with the sale of Tsumeb.
In the case of NEOs other than the CEO, the HCC Committee, with the assistance of the CEO, determines the rating of each individual and the percentage of the target bonus to be paid as a cash bonus award, if any. In the case of the CEO, the HCC Committee performs a similar evaluation against the Company's objectives for the year, as well as the CEO's personal initiatives, and determines the rating of the Company and the percentage of the CEO's target bonus amount to be paid as a cash bonus award, if any. The HCC Committee and CEO also consider any extraordinary contributions made during the year by any of the NEOs and have discretion to make what they consider to be a suitable recommendation with respect to a cash bonus.
Objectives and Results
The objectives outlined in the BSC are aligned with the Company's four strategic pillars, which are the areas the Company prioritizes, along with its core values, to achieve its strategic objectives and corporate purpose of unlocking resources and generating value to thrive and grow together, as described below:
- ESG: Our strong record in environmental, social and governance continues to be a significant factor to our success and our ability to grow our business and attract high-quality shareholders. In our view, success in ESG includes being a responsible steward of the environment, being transparent and accountable to all of our stakeholders and building strong partnerships with our communities.
- Innovation: Our strong capability in innovation delivers strong results in efficiency, productivity and safety.
- Optimize Portfolio: We have developed a proven track record of transforming assets into efficient operations to unlock value and deliver consistent results that meet or outperform market expectations.
- Growth: We continue to expand our growth opportunities through exploration, organic opportunities within our portfolio, and potential new internal or external projects that meet our investment criteria, while developing the organizational capacity to scale the organization.
The annual BSC objectives, measures, and related targets in the BSC are approved in December of the preceding year by the Board on recommendation from the HCC Committee.
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2024 BSC Map
| ESG
Build a better future | Innovation
Transform assets | Optimize Portfolio
Unlock value | Growth
Leverage unique skills |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Weight: 15% | Weight: 5% | Weight: 20% | Weight: 60% |
| Deliver best-in-class safety performance | Drive next level of productivity through innovation | Meet or outperform current year AISC expectations | Execute on M&A: acquisitions targeting mid-tier producer status |
| Deliver leading environmental practices to support Net Positive Impact | | Strive for business excellence | Rationalize the asset portfolio: Complete the Tsumeb sale transaction |
| Foster an inclusive workplace that reflects our values and unlocks the potential of our people to accelerate company performance | | | Advance the Čoka Rakita project |
| | | | Grow resources and reserves |
| | | | Advance Loma Larga gold project |
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The table below provides information on these components and the outcomes achieved for 2024:
| Objective | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ESG (15%) | Initiatives measured against target deliverables | Weighting | Score / 10 |
| Deliver best-in-class safety | Improved performance against safety expectations. | 5% | 10 |
| Launched Generative Safety initiative to maintain focus and drive improvements in the safety culture. | |||
| Deliver leading environmental practices to support Net Positive Impact | Achieved better than targeted carbon emissions reduction for the year. | 5% | 9.13 |
| Foster an inclusive workplace that reflects our values | Facilitated engagement survey and executed actions to enhance employee engagement | 5% | 6.67 |
| Designed a value recognition program | |||
| Innovation (5%) | Initiatives measured against target deliverables | Weighting | Score / 10 |
| Drive next level of productivity through innovation | Launched innovation campaigns aimed at improving the Company's approach to exploration targeting, resulting in the generation of new targets at Chelopech. | 5% | 6.11 |
| Optimize Portfolio (20%) | Initiatives measured against target deliverables | Weighting | Score / 10 |
| Meet or outperform current year AISC expectations | Achieved normalized AISC of 863 USD/oz, against a target of 873 USD/oz. | 15% | 7.46 |
| Strive for business excellence | Completed the implementation of a company-wide financial solution, supporting further scaling of DPM. | 5% | 6.67 |
| Growth (60%) | Initiatives measured against target deliverables | Weighting | Score / 10 |
| Execute on M&A: acquisitions targeting mid-tier producer status | Continued disciplined evaluation of strategic transaction opportunities. Completed a refresh of the Company's growth strategy. | 20% | 5 |
| Rationalize the asset portfolio | Completed the sale of the Tsumeb smelter. Concluded the DPM Tolling Agreement, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. | 10% | 10 |
| Advance the Čoka Rakita project | Progressed with the Čoka Rakita project with the completion of the PFS in Q4. | 15% | 8.33 |
| Grow resources and reserves | Added to mineral reserves and mineral resources through exploration and drilling activities at the Čoka Rakita Gold Project and satellite targets, and Chelopech. | 10% | 10 |
| Advance the Loma Larga gold project | Progressed permitting activities, with completion of three of four items for the Constitutional Court ruling requirements., The final requirement, the free, prior and informed consultation is currently being finalized by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. | 5% | 5.83 |
| Final Company Score | 7.58 |
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Types of Measures and Scoring
- In general, most performance can be measured and generate an objective score but, in some cases, performance is based on an assessment of outcomes relative to established milestones and performance levels.
- Measures can be scored against a numeric target or against the outcomes of a work plan target.
2024 BSC Achievement Score
Early in 2025, the HCC Committee reviewed corporate performance as indicated from the results of the BSC and recommended, and the Board approved, an overall corporate achievement of 127% for 2024 based on a total score of 7.58 relative to a target of 6.67. The BSC reflects corporate performance against challenging annual objectives that drive achievement of our strategic goals. We view the performance achieved as demonstrating solid and sustainable progress on our objective of generating value for our Shareholders and other stakeholders over the long term.
Throughout the year, DPM management monitored the BSC goals and objectives to ensure realistic expectations and to drive the right behaviours for the organization. Management reported progress quarterly to the HCC Committee, and the Committee reported to the Board, on year-to-date achievement.
2025 BSC Map
Provided below is the 2025 high level BSC that reflects our continuing focus on initiatives to generate value for our Shareholders and other stakeholders.
| ESG
Build a better future | Optimize Portfolio
Unlock value | Growth
Leverage unique skills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight: 15% | Weight: 20% | Weight: 65% |
| Deliver best-in-class safety performance | Meet and outperform the current year AISC expectations | Advance the Čoka Rakita project |
| Strengthen the DPM Values | | Loma Larga gold project - Progress Options |
| Deliver leading environmental practices | | Grow Resources & Reserves |
| | | Execute on M&A: acquisitions targeting mid-tier producer status |
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Long-Term Incentive Compensation
Each year, the NEOs are provided with long-term incentives that are competitive with awards provided to individuals in similar positions found in the Compensation Peer Group companies. Long-term incentive compensation is provided through PSUs, RSUs and Options and aligns the interests of senior management with the longer-term interests of Shareholders. The LTI compensation has been designed to give individuals an interest in creating and maximizing Shareholder value over the longer term, to enable the Company to attract and retain experienced individuals and to reward individuals for current performance and motivate future performance.
For 2024, the long-term incentive compensation consisted of a mix of 50% PSUs, 35% RSUs and 15% Options, as illustrated below:

In determining the number of PSUs, RSUs and Options to be granted, the HCC Committee is guided by the relative position of the individual within the Company and market trends. Long-term incentive grants are based on a target level as a percentage of annual base salary: in 2024, 225% of base salary for the CEO, 150% of base salary for the CFO, 130% of base salary for the COO, 125% of base salary for the EVPs, and 75% for the SVP NEO. In 2024, the value of PSUs granted was 50%, RSUs was 35% and Options was approximately 15% of the total long-term incentive compensation provided to senior management. Following the initial awards made at the time of hiring, PSUs, RSUs and Option grants are considered on an annual basis, at the prevailing share price, thereby motivating employees to work toward sustained increases in the Share price. Awards are considered and proposed by the HCC Committee for approval by the Board. In 2024, NEO long-term incentive compensation was as follows:
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| Name and Principal Position | Share-based awards | Option-based awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSU awards | PSU awards | |||||
| Number | $ | Number | $ | Number | $ | |
| David Rae | ||||||
| President and CEO | 66,540 | 669,392 | 95,050 | 956,203 | 73,600 | 287,040 |
| Navin Dyal | ||||||
| EVP and CFO | 26,620 | 267,797 | 38,020 | 382,481 | 29,400 | 114,660 |
| Iliya Garkov | ||||||
| EVP and COO | 21,030 | 211,562 | 30,040 | 302,202 | 23,300 | 90,870 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | ||||||
| EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 19,570 | 196,874 | 27,960 | 281,278 | 21,600 | 84,240 |
| Nikolay Hristov | ||||||
| SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 10,050 | 101,103 | 14,350 | 144,361 | 11,100 | 43,290 |
See "Summary Compensation Table" for further details.
Share Unit Plan
The Company's Share Unit Plan ("Share Unit Plan") supplements its Stock Option Plan as part of its long-term incentive compensation program. Under the Share Unit Plan, the Company may make awards of share units ("Share Units") in the form of RSUs and PSUs.
RSUs are time-based Share Units which serve as an effective retention tool for top and middle management. PSUs are Share Units with a performance-based component awarded to officers and director-level managers of the Company. RSUs and PSUs help to align management's interests with those of Shareholders. Several companies in the Compensation Peer Group use a combination of PSUs, RSUs and Options in the design of their long-term incentive compensation programs.
Share Units are phantom awards that mirror the market value of the Company's Shares and may be granted by the Board to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company and its affiliates ("Participants") in consideration of services to the Company or its affiliates and to motivate achievement of Shareholder value. RSUs and PSUs are not used for non-executive director compensation.
The Share Unit Plan provides that additional Share Units will be issued to Participants in connection with the declaration of a cash dividend.
All awards granted under the Plan are subject to the Clawback Policy unless otherwise determined by the Board.
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PSUs
PSUs are performance-based awards and are issued under the Share Unit Plan. PSUs have a performance factor that determines their ultimate value translated into a multiplier called the Achieved Performance Ratio. Payouts are based on the Achieved Performance Ratio measured at 100% on the achievement of a three-year TSR relative to the TSR Peer Group established for this purpose. If the TSR is negative the amount of the payout is capped at 100% payout level.
PSUs vest on the entitlement date or dates (usually the third anniversary of the initial grant date), which may not be later than December 31 of the year that is three years after the year of service for which the PSUs were granted (the "PSU Entitlement Date"), as determined by the Board.
On a PSU Entitlement Date, the Company makes a payment to the Participant in cash equal to the VWAP of the Shares on the TSX, multiplied by the number of PSUs that are vested, and by the Achieved Performance Ratio over the performance period. The Participant has no right to receive any cash payment until the PSU Entitlement Date.
The payout on the TSR component of the Achieved Performance Ratio is determined based on the following scale:
| Performance level | 3-year relative TSR | Payout level^{1} |
|---|---|---|
| Below Threshold | 33rd or below | 0% |
| Threshold | 34th | 50% |
| Between Threshold and Target | 35th to 49th | 51 to 99% |
| Target | 50th | 100% |
| Between Target and Maximum | 51st to 74th | 101% to 199% |
| Maximum | 75th or above | 200% |
- If the TSR is negative the amount of the payout is capped at 100% payout level.
2021-2023 PSU Award Payouts
The table below presents our Company's relative TSR performance compared to our TSR Peer Group for the January 2021-December 2023 performance period, which corresponds to the PSUs granted in 2021 with the respective TSR Peer Group in place at the time of grant, as set out in the second table below, and which were paid out in April 2024. The value of the payouts was calculated as the number of PSUs vested multiplied by the Achieved Performance Ratio of 153%, which was determined (i) as to 176% for TSR performance at the P69th percentile for the three-year period ending December 31, 2023, and (ii) a factor of 118% representing the 3-year average of the BSC. Refer to the "Value Vested or Earned During the Year" table for the actual payouts received by each NEO on April 1, 2024.
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| | January 2021 – December 2023
(3-year period) |
| --- | --- |
| 75th Percentile | 4% |
| 50th Percentile | -1% |
| 34th Percentile | -11% |
| 25th Percentile | -15% |
| Average | -5% |
| Dundee Precious Metals | 2% |
| Percentile Ranking | P69 |
| TSR Peer Group for January 2021- December 2023 Performance Period | |
| --- | --- |
| Alamos Gold Inc. | New Gold Inc. |
| Argonaut Gold Inc. | Oceanagold Corporation |
| Centerra Gold Inc. | Perseus Mining Limited |
| Eldorado Gold Corporation | S&P/TSX Global Gold Index |
| Endeavor Mining Corporation | SSR Mining Inc. |
| IAMGOLD Corporation | |
- Teranga Gold Corporation (acquired by Endeavour Mining in February 2021), Golden Star Mining Company (acquired by Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining in January 2022), GCM Mining (formerly Gran Columbia Gold Corp. merged with Aris Gold in September 2022), and Great Panther Mining Limited (delisted from the TSX in October 2022) were removed from the TSR Peer Group for the January 2021–December 2023 performance period, as they are no longer publicly traded. Their financial data is excluded from the peer group analysis beyond their respective acquisition or merger dates.
RSUs
The Share Unit Plan provides that the RSUs vest (and are payable in cash) on the entitlement date or dates, which may not be later than December 31 of the year that is three years after the year of service for which the RSUs were granted (the "RSU Entitlement Date" and together or interchangeably with PSU Entitlement Date, the "Entitlement Date"), as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. The RSU Entitlement Date for each RSU grant is usually determined as follows:
| Entitlement Date | Entitlement Amount |
|---|---|
| First anniversary of date granted | 1/3 of the RSUs granted |
| Second anniversary of date granted | 1/3 of the RSUs granted |
| Third anniversary of date granted | 1/3 of the RSUs granted |
On an RSU Entitlement Date, the Company will make a payment to the relevant Participant in cash equal to the five-day VWAP of the Shares on the TSX multiplied by the number of RSUs that are vested. The Participant has no right to receive any cash payment until the RSU Entitlement Date.
See also "Termination and Change of Control-Termination Events under the Share Unit Plan" for additional information with respect to the treatment of termination events of Participants under the Share Incentive Plan.
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Stock Option Plan
The purpose of the Option Plan is to secure for the Company and its Shareholders the benefits of incentives inherent in the share ownership by certain eligible persons, including the directors (subject to certain limits on grants to non-employee directors), employees, officers or eligible consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries ("Eligible Persons").
The Option Plan was adopted by the Board on March 24, 2022, and subsequently approved by Shareholders on May 5, 2022. Its implementation replaced the Company's previous stock option plan to align with current compensation practices and electronic administration trends. Following Shareholders' approval, no further options were granted under the previous stock option plan, leading to its termination. Options issued under the previous plan continue to be governed accordingly.
The Option Plan is administered by the Board or a duly appointed committee of the Board, the HCC Committee, and, together with the Board, the "Administrator". The Board or the HCC Committee has authority to, among other things, grant Options to Eligible Persons and determine the terms, including the exercise price, expiry, vesting, limitations, restrictions, and conditions (including any performance conditions and/or subject to the Clawback Policy the Company may have in place from time to time), if any, of such grants. Options granted in 2024 have a three-year vesting period, five-year term and vest one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant. The exercise price is determined by the five-day VWAP.
For a description of the material terms of the Option Plan and burn rate history, refer to "Schedule A – Burn Rate" and "Summary of the Option Plan." Information regarding the terms of the previous stock option plan is available in "Schedule A – Equity Compensation Plan Information – Information with Respect to the Old Option Plan" in the Company's Circular dated May 5, 2022, accessible at www.sedarplus.ca.
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In 2024, the following Options were granted to NEOs under the Stock Option Plan:
| Name and Principal Position | Number of Securities Granted | Exercise Price ($) | Term (Years) | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | ||||
| President and CEO | 73,600 | 10.06 | 5 | March 31, 2029 |
| Navin Dyal | ||||
| EVP and CFO | 29,400 | 10.06 | 5 | March 31, 2029 |
| Iliya Garkov | ||||
| EVP and COO | 23,300 | 10.06 | 5 | March 31, 2029 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | ||||
| EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 21,600 | 10.06 | 5 | March 31, 2029 |
| Nikolay Hristov | ||||
| SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 11,100 | 10.06 | 5 | March 31, 2029 |
See also "Termination and Change of Control-Termination Events under the Stock Option Plan" for additional information with respect to the treatment of termination events of Participants under the Share Incentive Plan.
Benefits and Perquisites
We offer group health, dental insurance, and other benefits to employees on a market-competitive level, ensuring that benefit costs are prudently managed. These benefits are made available to our NEOs. No supplemental pension arrangements are provided to our NEOs. The CEO is provided a vehicle allowance. Company vehicle, fuel allowance and Krumovgrad apartment rental provided to the COO.
Retirement Savings Plan
To encourage employees to save for their retirement through long-term investment, the Company has established a group RRSP. Employees (i) are eligible to fully participate in the plan from their date of hire; and (ii) receive a full company contribution of 9% of their base salary toward their RRSP. In the case of NEOs, if 9% of the base salary exceeds the Canada Revenue Agency limit for annual RRSP contributions, the excess is paid in cash. This RRSP benefit is available to all full-time employees of the Company who reside in Canada.
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Compensation Governance

Human Capital & Compensation Committee Composition
The Company's executive compensation program is administered by the HCC Committee. The members of the HCC Committee are Kalidas Madhavpeddi (Chair), Nicole Adshead-Bell and Marie-Anne Tawil. All the members of the HCC Committee are, and during 2024 were, independent. The Board is confident that the HCC Committee, collectively, has the knowledge, experience and background required to effectively fulfill its mandate of making executive compensation decisions in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders. One of the key roles of the HCC Committee is to assist the Board in attracting, evaluating, and retaining key senior executive personnel through compensation and other appropriate performance incentives.
Kalidas Madhavpeddi: Mr. Madhavpeddi has served as a member and Chair of the Company's HCC Committee since July 1, 2022. He is currently the President of Azteca Consulting LLC, an advisory firm to the metals and mining sector. From 2010 to 2018 he was CEO of China Molybdenum International, a privately held company and global producer of copper, gold, cobalt, phosphates, niobium, and molybdenum. His extensive career in the mining industry includes over 25 years at Phelps Dodge a Fortune 500 company, starting as a Systems Engineer and ultimately becoming Senior Vice President for Phelps Dodge, and contemporaneously the President of Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable. During his career, Mr. Madhavpeddi has extensive experience in matters pertaining to director and senior management compensation and has frequent interaction with
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professional compensation advisors. Mr. Madhavpeddi serves on the remuneration committee of Glencore Plc and is Chair of the compensation committee of NovaGold Resources Inc.
Nicole Adshead-Bell: Dr. Adshead-Bell has been as a member of the Company's HCC Committee since July 1, 2022. She is a geologist with over 29 years of combined capital markets and mining sector experience, including over 29 years of cumulative public board experience with exploration, development, operating and royalty precious and base metals companies listed in Canada, USA, Australia, and the UK. Her diverse background has facilitated participation across the spectrum of board committee functions: compensation, audit, nominating, ESG, technical and special committees. She is currently an independent director of TSX listed Altius Minerals Corporation and ASX listed AuMEGA Metals Ltd and is a member of their Remuneration and Nomination Committee. She is also the President of Cupel Advisory Corp., a private company she established to focus on investments and advisory services in the mining sector. Previously, Dr. Adshead-Bell served as Chair of ASX/TSXV listed Hot Chili Ltd., where she also chaired the Compensation Committee. She was also the CEO and Managing Director of ASX listed Beadell Resources Ltd from July 2018 until its acquisition by a Canadian mining company in March 2019. Prior to that, she held roles as Director of Mining Research at Sun Valley Gold LLC, a global precious metals fund, and as Managing Director of Investment Banking at Haywood Securities.
Marie-Anne Tawil: Ms. Tawil has been a member of the Company's HCC Committee since May 6, 2021. She has over 30 years of legal experience, principally in corporate, commercial and securities law, and over 20 years of management experience. She practiced law with Stikeman Elliott and McCarthy Tetrault and, in 1984, joined Quebecor Inc. as Legal Counsel, where she later served as Corporate Secretary from 1987 until 1990. Ms. Tawil was previously Chair of the Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Québec, has been a member of the board of Hydro Quebec and CBC/ Radio-Canada since 2005 and 2024, respectively. She is a member of the Bar of the Province of Quebec, holds an MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. During 2024, Ms. Tawil participated in over 50 hours of professional development courses (Quebec Bar) and conferences relating to compensation, corporate governance, and audit related matters, through the ICD. Additionally, she actively engages in specialized information sessions provided by the boards she serves on, covering topics such as AI and governance, and regularly attends conferences and briefings hosted by leading accounting firms.
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Role of Management
The CEO, the VP, HR and the Corporate Secretary generally attend each meeting of the HCC Committee but do not have the right to vote on any matter considered by the HCC Committee and are required to leave the meetings when deemed appropriate by the Chair. The HCC Committee holds in camera sessions at the end of each regularly scheduled meeting with the CEO, with the independent compensation consultant (when in attendance) without the CEO present and with members of the Committee alone. In addition, the CEO does not participate in discussions concerning his own compensation. The role of management is to provide the HCC Committee with perspectives on the business context and individual performance to assist the HCC Committee in making recommendations regarding compensation. The Corporate Secretary is responsible for keeping the minutes of the committee meetings. The Chair of the HCC Committee provides regular reports to the Board regarding actions and discussions at committee meetings.
None of our NEOs have served on the compensation committee or board of another company, whose executive officers are members of our HCC Committee.
Role of the Compensation Consultant
On an annual basis, the HCC Committee retains Mercer to provide market data on executive pay levels and practices, and an overview of current and emerging governance and executive compensation trends in the mining industry. In addition, the HCC Committee retains Mercer, as required, to review independent director compensation levels and practices. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies and has adopted Global Business Standards to manage actual or perceived conflicts of interest and to preserve the integrity of its advice. The standards prohibit the consultant from considering the relationship with Marsh Inc. (an affiliate of Mercer) in rendering advice to the HCC Committee. Mercer consultants are not compensated based on the revenue and profitability of other lines of business.
Mercer has been engaged by the HCC Committee to act as its independent compensation consultant since 2006. The following table sets forth the fees paid by the Company to Mercer, and its affiliates, for 2024 and 2023:
| Category of Fees | 2024 ($) | 2023 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation-Related Fees^{1} | $136,059 | $188,479 |
| All other fees^{2} | $1,478,574 | $1,085,089 |
| Total | $1,614,133 | $1,273,568 |
- Fees include review of the Company's compensation structure, including updating peer groups, benchmarking the total direct compensation (base salary, annual and long-term incentives) of its NEOs, director compensation and review of the Circular.
- Insurance-related fees paid to Marsh Inc. an affiliate of Mercer.
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Risk Management
The HCC Committee avoids compensation policies and practices that encourage excessive risk-taking and believes that its executive compensation structure does not include risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The HCC Committee is also sensitive to the possible reputational damage that could be suffered by the Company if executives are not compensated in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of the Company's compensation program or that is otherwise not in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders.
To mitigate the risks associated with the Company's compensation policies and programs and specifically to ensure the compensation policies and programs do not encourage undue risk-taking on the part of its executives, the Company has implemented compensation policies and practices with the following key risk mitigation features:
- Limits on performance-based compensation, notably BSC and PSU awards, based on predefined plan provisions and calculation formulae including caps on payouts;
- Proportionately greater award opportunity derived from the long-term incentive plan compared to the short-term incentive plan, creating a greater focus on sustained Company performance over time;
- Three distinct long-term incentive vehicles – PSUs, RSUs and Options – that vest over several years to provide strong incentives for sustained performance;
- Equity ownership requirements for the CEO, Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents to ensure alignment with Shareholder interests over the long term;
- HCC Committee and Board discretion to adjust payouts under both the short- and long-term incentive plans to, among other things, consider the risks undertaken to achieve performance;
- Inclusion of an individual performance rating, ranging from 0% to 150%, as a factor in the total short-term incentive calculation to enable the HCC Committee to direct a zero payout to any executive in any year if the individual executive performs poorly or engages in activities that pose a financial, operational or other undue risk to the Company;
- Formal recoupment policy applicable to both cash and equity incentive compensation paid to all executives (see "Executive Compensation Recoupment (Clawback) Policy" section); and
- Anti-hedging provisions incorporated in the Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy applicable to insiders, which includes all the Company's executive officers.
- The HCC Committee also considers the nature of the objectives established each year to ensure they incorporate both short- and long-term elements to avoid high risk behaviour on the part of Senior Management, which may be inconsistent with the creation of Shareholder value over the long term. In addition, the compensation formulae do not apply direct compensation calculations to specific transactions or events.
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Executive Compensation Recoupment (Clawback) Policy
The Board adopted a Clawback Policy in 2016. The Clawback Policy applies to all the NEOs, including the following (a) President; (b) CEO, CFO and COO; (c) EVPs; (d) SVPs; and (e) Vice Presidents (each an "Executive Officer" for the purpose of this section only).
In February 2024 the Board approved amendments to the Clawback Policy to allow DPM to recover any Overcompensation Amount (as defined below) paid to an Executive Officer in any year(s) in which: (a) the Company makes a financial restatement; or (b) such Executive Officer engaged in willful misconduct or fraud. The amount subject to be recovered is equal to the portion of the Executive Officer's incentive compensation relating to the year(s): (i) subject to any restatement of the Company's financial results which is in excess of the incentive compensation that the Executive Officer would have received for such year(s) if the incentive compensation had been computed in accordance with the results as restated under the restatement; or (ii) in which the Executive Officer engaged in willful misconduct or fraud, irrespective of whether any restatement of the Company's financial results is required (an "Overcompensation Amount"). Overcompensation Amounts are to be calculated on an after-tax basis to the Executive Officer.
To date, this policy has not had to be applied.
Anti-Hedging Provisions
In 2014, the Board implemented an Anti-Hedging Policy as a strategic measure to safeguard the interests of the Company and its stakeholders. This policy aimed to prevent directors and officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries from, directly or indirectly, engaging in hedging transactions that could potentially reduce or limit their economic risk concerning their holdings in the Company's securities, including various compensation awards tied to the market value of Shares. Prohibited activities under this policy included the acquisition of financial instruments, such as prepaid variable forward contracts, equity swaps, collars, puts, calls or other derivative securities that are designed to hedge or offset a decrease in market value of any securities granted as compensation or held, directly or indirectly, by such director or senior officer.
The Anti-Hedging provisions are now incorporated within the Company's Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy (see details below under "Trading of Securities"). Directors and officers of the Company are required to confirm their compliance with this policy.
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Trading of Securities
All directors, officers and employees are subject to the Company's Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy which ensures that any purchase or sale of Company securities occurs in accordance with applicable law and stock exchange rules. The Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy prohibits purchasing or selling or otherwise monetizing securities of the Company while in possession of undisclosed material information and during regular or special blackout periods. Regular blackout periods apply to all directors, officers and those employees who participate in the preparation of the Company's financial statements or who are otherwise privy to material information relating to the Company. Regular trading blackout periods begin on the first day after the fiscal year end or after the end of a fiscal quarter until the end of the first full day on which the TSX is open for trading after the financial results for the fiscal quarter or fiscal year end have been disclosed. In addition, all directors, officers and employees who are subject to the blackout periods, whether regular or special, must obtain pre-clearance from the General Counsel, or an authorized delegate thereof before purchasing or selling securities of the Company to confirm that (i) there is no blackout period in effect; and (ii) the proposed trade is otherwise cleared.
Executive Equity Ownership Requirements
The Board believes that the Company's executives should hold significant equity ownership in the Company to align their interests with those of the Company and its Shareholders and to promote the Company's commitment to effective corporate governance.
The CEO, Executive and Senior Vice Presidents of the Company are required to hold, during their respective terms of office, Shares, RSUs and PSUs, as applicable (collectively referred to as "Securities") with an aggregate value equal to the individual equity ownership guidelines set out in the Executive Equity Ownership Policy. Stock options are not included.
PSUs are included in equity ownership calculations because they are performance-based awards, vesting over a three-year period with payouts determined by the Company's three-year TSR relative to a defined peer group. The payout is subject to the Achieved Performance Ratio, and if TSR is negative, the maximum payout is capped at 100%. This structure ensures that PSU awards are directly tied to long-term shareholder value.
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The following table shows the information regarding the equity ownership, for each of the NEOs, as of March 17, 2025.
| Name and Principle Position | Equity Ownership Requirement ($) (Multiple of Salary)^{1} | Fair Market Value of Total Holdings^{2} ($) | Acquisition Cost or Grant Value of Total Holdings^{2} ($) | Compliant with the Executive Equity Ownership Policy^{3} |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae President and CEO | 2,550,000 (3X) | 11,469,390 | 4,929,126 | Yes |
| Navin Dyal EVP and CFO | 1,020,000 (2X) | 3,464,621 | 1,850,510 | Yes |
| Iliya Garkov EVP and COO | 930,000 (2X) | 1,571,206 | 827,607 | Yes |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 900,000 (2X) | 2,576,861 | 1,260,330 | Yes |
| Nikolay Hristov SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 385,000 (1X) | 1,125,322 | 449,970 | Yes |
- Calculated based on 2024 salaries approved by the Board in February 2024.
- Ownership levels are monitored and compliance with this policy is assessed based on the greater of: (i) the acquisition cost or the grant value of the Securities; and (ii) the aggregate fair market value of the Shares on the TSX on March 17, 2025, of $18.47.
- Even if PSUs are included at 50% of their target value in the calculation of executive equity ownership, the NEOs remain in compliance with the Company's equity ownership requirements.
Executives must comply with their applicable equity ownership requirement within five years of the date of their appointment as an executive, with two thirds of the ownership requirement to be attained within three years and the remaining one third over the remaining two years.
In the event of an increase in the executive's annual base salary, after the level of equity ownership requirement is attained, the executive is expected to reach the additional ownership requirement, related to such increase, within three years of the change.
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NEO Summaries
2024 NEO Short-Term Incentive Performance
The following pages set out a summary of each of the NEOs performance achievements for 2024 and their 2024 base salary, target bonus percentage, their performance rating and the cash bonus awards approved by the Board and paid to each of the NEOs. Refer to "Summary Compensation Table" for further information.

David Rae | President and CEO
Age 64, Oakville, ON, Canada
Exceeds Executive Equity Ownership Requirement
| Base salary | $850,000 |
|---|---|
| Bonus | $1,119,000 |
| RSUs | $669,392 |
| PSUs | $956,203 |
| Options | $287,040 |
| All other compensation | $150,600 |
2024 Total Compensation $4,032,235
Mr. Rae's personal objectives for 2024 were focused on strengthening the financial position and advancing early-stage projects to support the company's overall growth strategy.
- Renewed focus on safety and continued performance improvements across the company; supported leadership on the generative safety journey to achieve the next level of performance and established a 3-year roadmap.
- Bulgarian operations, including Chelopech and Ada Tepe, achieved production and budget/AISC guidance; continued efforts to extend the mine life at Chelopech by progressing exploration license development to unlock resource opportunities; initiated preparations for the closure arrangement at Ada Tepe, prioritizing stakeholder engagement.
- Continued to strengthen DPM's financial position, generating US$305 million of free cash flow; increased the cash position to approximately US$800 million at the beginning of January 2025; maintained the steady dividend of US$29 million representing 9.5% of free cash flow from continuing operations; continued the share buy-back program, purchasing US$50 million of the Company's shares, or 16.4% of free cash flow from continuing operations, resulting in a total return to shareholders of approximately 26% of 2024 free cash flow from continuing operations.
- Streamlined the asset portfolio through the divestiture of the Tsumeb asset; ensured deal closure and a smooth transition to maintain focus on the mining business.
- Advanced organic projects; achieved the Čoka Rakita project PEA and PFS ahead of schedule; progressed the Loma Larga gold project development and community consultation engagement; completed the planned drilling program at Tierras Coloradas and other exploration targets.
- Continued M&A activities and exploration opportunities focusing on accretive growth while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.
- Appointed key leadership positions to the executive management team; hired a new Executive Vice President for Corporate Development to drive strategy and the M&A portfolio; appointed a COO and supported the establishment of the COO team through succession planning and growth opportunities.
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- Continued talent development to build project and growth capabilities; completed the second set of cohorts for the FLA program; continued to foster the DPM culture through employee engagement survey and set of actions to support engagement; acquired talent for critical positions.
- Continued to grow the DPM brand through investor relations; enhanced shareholder base by adding two new top 10 investors; expanded marketing focus which included new conferences and geographies, continuing to drive company value realization.
- Advanced the ESG strategy and retained an S&P assessment ranking DPM in the top decile for ESG performance (for the 4th consecutive year) among metals and mining companies.
The HCC Committee rated Mr. Rae's overall performance at 131.6%.
| 2024 Base Salary | Target Bonus | Performance Rating | Individual / Company Split | Multiplier | 2024 Bonus Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $850,000 | 100% | 150% | 20% / 80% | 131.6% | $1,119,000 |
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Navin Dyal | EVP and CFO
Age 49, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Exceeds Executive Equity Ownership Requirement
| Base salary | $510,000 |
|---|---|
| Bonus | $518,000 |
| RSUs | $267,797 |
| PSUs | $382,481 |
| Options | $114,660 |
| All other compensation | $75,400 |
| 2024 Total Compensation | $1,868,338 |
Mr. Dyal is accountable for the overall financial management, reporting and commercial affairs of the Company.
- Effectively managed the Company's financial reporting, planning, and budgeting processes in-line with guidance and the Company's strategic plans.
- Strengthened the financial position with US$305 million in free cash flow from continuing operations, an increase of US$77 million from the previous year; maintained shareholder returns through share repurchases and a sustainable dividend; continued effective capital allocation management.
- Led completion of the Tsumeb asset divestiture; finalized the negotiation and sale process; effectively provided extended commercial tolling support and services during the transition period; managed external stakeholder relations; and oversaw internal company changes to adapt to the divestiture and optionality of remaining processes and tools.
- Achieved outcomes of the value realization project, focusing on initiative rationalization to achieve targeted budget savings; established a global supply chain function with an emphasis on sourcing optimization, initially focused on operations; developed sourcing partnerships for key supplies to achieve contracted savings.
- Provided interim leadership support to the Corporate Development team during a leadership transition to support M&A and IR; maintained focus on the potential target pipeline and related M&A analyses and evaluations; improved processes for forecasting models on various financial alternatives and scenarios; supported financial reviews for due diligence processes and growth strategy.
- Completed the system implementation of a group financial services (GFS) application and processes across the company; oversaw of the tool's design, development, and launch; managed the procedural changes to ensure the successful transition and utilization of the new system.
The HCC Committee rated Mr. Dyal's overall performance at 135.4%.
| 2024 Base Salary | Target Bonus | Performance Rating¹ | Individual / Company Split | Multiplier | 2024 Bonus Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $510,000 | 75% | 155% | 30% / 70% | 135.4% | $518,000 |
- Additional consideration was added to performance rating for recognition of the Tsumeb sale.
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ILIYA GARKOV | EVP and COO
Age 57, Sofia, Bulgaria
Exceeds Executive Equity Ownership Requirement
| Base salary | $465,000 |
|---|---|
| Bonus | $421,000 |
| RSUs | $211,562 |
| PSUs | $302,202 |
| Options | $90,870 |
| All other compensation | $43,600 |
| 2024 Total Compensation | $1,534,234 |
Dr. Garkov is accountable for the operations, Čoka Rakita project in Serbia, global exploration and Corporate functions of Technical Services, Projects, Health, Safety & Environment, and Innovation & Technology. He leads with a focus on safety, production and deliver results against commitments to ensure effective operations and execution of the strategic plan.
- Ensured a safe working environment across the operations, project and exploration sites; achieved a reduction in the TRIF, continuing progress toward zero injuries; supported the generative safety journey and the development of a three-year roadmap with specific actions to support and elevate our safety culture; supported the design of the "High Five" values recognition program (first value – Safety and well-being).
- Continued efforts to safely operate with a focus on AISC optimization; supported the rationalization of initiatives to have the team focused on the critical work; partnered on strategic sourcing cost savings initiatives; effectively managed the exploration drilling program, exceeding the new gold resource targets.
- Achieved the Čoka Rakita project PEA and PFS ahead of schedule; continued community and stakeholder consultations; focused on permitting activities; and established the project team for execution and operational readiness.
- Achieved annual production guidance at Chelopech and Ada Tepe; delivered strong performance at Chelopech and continued efforts to extend mine life; focused on operational efficiencies and closure preparations at Ada Tepe.
- Led continuous improvements in operations and exploration cycles; reinforced a learning orientation and application of innovative solutions, such as (i.e. collision avoidance and short interval controls; exploration targeting).
- Exceeded targeted Mineral Reserves and Resources plans for Chelopech, the Čoka Rakita project, and adjacent prospects.
- Reset the organization design with Operations, Projects, Exploration and Corporate functions reporting to the COO; appointed strong leadership to operations for stability and first female appointment to General Manager; selected talent to drive key aspects of the strategy with projects and exploration leads; consolidated exploration with a global leader; ensured design supported current operational excellence, growth and M&A.
- Oversight of community and stakeholder engagement programs and achieved climate change related targets, including GHG and carbon reductions; Ada Tepe water management.
The HCC Committee rated Dr. Garkov's overall performance at 129.4%.
| 2024 Base Salary^{1} | Target Bonus | Performance Rating | Individual / Company Split | Multiplier | 2024 Bonus Payment^{1} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $465,000 | 70% | 135% | 30% / 70% | 129.4% | $421,000 |
- These amounts are stated in Canadian dollars and were paid in Bulgarian Leva.
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Kelly Stark-Anderson | EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Age 61, Toronto, ON, Canada
Exceeds Executive Equity Ownership Requirement
| Base salary | $450,000 |
|---|---|
| Bonus | $383,000 |
| RSUs | $196,874 |
| PSUs | $281,278 |
| Options | $84,240 |
| All other compensation | $75,100 |
| 2024 Total Compensation | $1,470,492 |
Ms. Stark-Anderson leads the Company's Corporate Affairs functions, which includes Human Resources, Legal and Compliance, and Business Optimization. Ms. Stark-Anderson is also the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the Company.
- Led enterprise-wide safety initiative to drive generative/ zero-incident safety culture; developed a 3-year safety roadmap with specific actions to drive the behaviour and process changes; including the design and development of the "High Five" values recognition program with the first value of safety set to launch in 2025.
- Effectively managed the legal aspects to support the divestiture of the Tsumeb asset; finalized the sale agreement and transition support arrangements; supported the commercial tolling arrangements; worked with the legal and human resources functions to facilitate the transition services and post-divestiture steps.
- Supported the executive leadership recruitment and on-boarding of the new Executive Vice President, Corporate Development; partnered with CEO on the selection and integration of the new executive on DPM and key accountabilities; general oversight of the overall new hire orientation on the company programs, processes and policies.
- Oversight of the functions within Corporate Affairs included Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, and Business Optimization to deliver to the planned objectives; including implementation of the Group Financial Services, a finance application to enhance business processes; and refreshed crisis management process; FLA's second group of cohorts successfully completed the program building our next generation of leaders; career pathways completed for select functions to support development and readiness; annual code sign off and enhanced training processes; third party due diligence improvements to address sanctions and modern slavery risk; and led the annual ERM review.
- Led the Legal & Compliance, Human Resources and Business Optimization functions in M&A due diligence and integration/divestiture activities; supported the teams to deliver on due diligence for potential acquisitions and facilitated the legal work; continued to enhance talent pipeline and organization structure changes to support DPM's growth strategy.
- Achieved the BSC objective focused on a people-centric inclusive workplace that reflects our values and unlocks the potential of our people through the facilities of the biennial employee engagement survey, feedback and employee input, and set actions to support employee engagement. Supported an achievement of a top decile ranking for the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
The HCC Committee rated Ms. Stark-Anderson's overall performance at 130.9%.
| 2024 Base Salary | Target Bonus | Performance Rating | Individual / Company Split | Multiplier | 2024 Bonus Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $450,000 | 65% | 140% | 30% / 70% | 130.9% | $383,000 |
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Nikolay Hristov | SVP, Sustainable Business Development
Age 50, Oakville, ON, Canada
Exceeds Executive Equity Ownership Requirement
| Base salary | $385,000 |
|---|---|
| Bonus | $223,000 |
| RSUs | $101,103 |
| PSUs | $144,361 |
| Options | $43,290 |
| All other compensation | $60,700 |
| 2024 Total Compensation | $957,454 |
Dr. Hristov leads the Company's corporate sustainability function, overseeing environmental, social, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure their alignment with DPM's purpose and strategy. Additionally, Dr. Hristov manages the Loma Larga gold project in Ecuador.
- Strengthened the company's sustainability framework, systems, and alignment, driving continuous improvements in non-financial performance. Enhanced DPM's ESG profile and brand through refined sustainability reporting and communication, securing a top decile ranking in ESG performance among metals and mining companies for the fourth consecutive year in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
- Reinforced a culture of safety leadership and supported the advancement of the generative safety initiative, addressing leading indicators, and applying lessons from incidents to enhance workplace safety.
- Successfully navigated the complex social and political landscape in Ecuador. Advanced critical aspects of the Loma Larga gold project, including community consultations and the execution of the court ruling, while expanding project optionality. Established a core in-country team and completed the exploration drilling plan at Tierras Coloradas.
- Spearheaded the adoption of the Six Capitals framework for the Loma Larga gold project, reinforcing DPM's commitment to delivering a Net Positive Impact. Strengthened the integration of Social and Human Capital considerations within project development.
- Surpassed the year's climate decarbonization target. Established a structured non-financial reporting framework and enhanced sustainability reporting. Provided strategic oversight in talent management and fully operationalized the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Explored innovative energy supply solutions to support DPM's decarbonization goals, conducting in-depth research and evaluating potential application scenarios.
Dr. Hristov reports to Mr. Rae, the CEO, who approved his overall performance at 116%.
| 2024 Base Salary | Target Bonus | Performance Rating | Individual / Company Split | Multiplier | 2024 Bonus Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $385,000 | 50% | 105% | 50% / 50% | 116% | $223,000 |
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Share Performance Alignment
The following graph illustrates the yearly change in the cumulative TSR on $100 invested in the Shares of the Company from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2024, assuming the reinvestment of all dividends, with the cumulative total return of the S&P/TSX Composite Index ("S&P") and the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ("Gold Index") during the same period.

Comparison of 5-Year TSR
| For the Financial Years Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Shares of Dundee Precious Metals Inc. | 100 | 166.67 | 145.32 | 124.88 | 166.64 | 261.09 |
| S&P/TSX Composite Index | 100 | 105.61 | 132.17 | 124.57 | 139.30 | 169.46 |
| S&P/TSX Global Gold Index | 100 | 122.09 | 115.59 | 112.81 | 117.97 | 142.52 |
Source: Bloomberg
- To provide a consistent basis of comparison over the five-year period depicted in the graph above the amounts for all years include total compensation for only the NEOs who were active in their roles as of December 31 each year. These amounts reflect total compensation for such NEOs as disclosed in the Summary of Compensation Table for each applicable year, which includes Option- and Share-based compensation calculated at grant date values. The compensation for departed NEOs has been excluded, however, that information is disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table in the management information circular for the relevant year. For a description of grant date valuation methodology see "Summary Compensation Table - Option-Based Awards Valuation/Share-Based Awards Valuation" section.
- Net realizable pay is calculated as the sum of the salary, non-equity compensation and all other compensation amounts paid to the NEOs as disclosed in the Summary of Compensation Table for each applicable year with the Option- and Share-based awards for the applicable year adjusted to realizable value as follows:
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(i) Realizable value of RSUs is equal to that number of RSUs granted to the NEOs in each year multiplied by the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31 of such year (2020 - $9.15, 2021 - $7.82, 2022 - $6.51, 2023 - $8.48, and 2024 - $13.04) (the "Closing Price");
(ii) Realizable value of PSUs is equal to that number of PSUs granted to the NEOs in each year multiplied by the Closing Price with an assumed Achieved Performance Ratio of 100%; and
(iii) Realizable value of Options represents the intrinsic value, which is equal to the number of Options granted to the NEOs in each year multiplied by the difference between the Closing Price and the exercise price applicable to the grant (April 2020 - $4.44, April 2021 - $7.67, March 2022 - $7.46, December 2022 - $6.23, April 2023 - $9.97, and April 2024 - $10.06) in the event that the Closing Price is greater than the exercise price.
Trend
DPM's solid operating results and financial performance, combined with a continuing strong gold price environment through 2024, supported the Company's Share price performance as indicated in the graph above. DPM's Share price increased significantly over the previous five years, delivering greater value, cumulatively, than both the Gold Index and the S&P throughout that period. In addition to improved underlying commodity prices, the Share price increase can largely be attributed to continued strong performance at Chelopech and Ada Tepe, advancement of Čoka Rakita project, increased free cash flow generation, and a stronger balance sheet.
The fixed components of executive compensation as shown in the Summary Compensation Table, comprised primarily of base salary, have remained relatively stable over the measurement period. The variable components of executive compensation are comprised primarily of bonuses, as well as Option- and Share-based compensation. The values of the Option- and Share-based compensation as shown in the Summary Compensation Table are based on the grant date values. Grant date value measures the value of the estimated compensation at the date of grant (see "Summary Compensation Table – Option-Based Awards Valuation/Share-Based Awards Valuation" section for detailed description of the valuation methodologies and assumptions used for the grant date values) and, as a result, the values in the Summary Compensation Table may not correlate with DPM's Share price movement illustrated above. Net realizable pay adjusts compensation to reflect the impact of corporate performance on potential pay values, and therefore more accurately represents the actual compensation value by considering the Share price change at the end of a given period. The graph above illustrates that NEO net realizable pay over the five-year period is aligned with the trend in DPM Share price performance.
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CEO Compensation Lookback
The graph below shows the reported total compensation for the CEO compared to the realized and realizable total compensation for the last five years. During Mr. Rae's tenure as CEO, the Company has had a strong record of operating results and financial performance based on performance at the Chelopech and Ada Tepe mines, advancement of the Čoka Rakita project, increased free cash flow generation, rationalized its portfolio, and maintained a strong balance sheet, while returning an aggregate total of approximately US$261 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend payments. This operating and financial performance, combined with the strong gold price environment, has resulted in a significant increase in DPM's share price over that time. The CEO's compensation, like that of all NEOs, is based on performance achieved and effectively aligns with long-term Shareholder value creation, with the realized and realizable value of compensation changing in line with changes in our Share price.

5 Year - CEO Reported vs Realized and Realizable Compensation¹
- To provide a consistent basis of comparison over the five-year period depicted in the graph above, the amounts for all years include total compensation for Mr. Rae who was active in such role as of December 31 each year.
- CEO Reported Compensation represents the total direct compensation including salary, STI payouts, equity-based LTI awards and all other compensation from the Summary Compensation Table for the CEO as of December 31 each year.
- CEO Realized Compensation includes salary, STI payouts and all other compensation from the Summary Compensation Table for the CEO as well as the value realized from exercised options, and vested and paid out PSUs and RSUs.
- CEO Realizable Compensation includes the realizable value of unvested PSUs and RSUs based on one PSU and RSU having the value of one Share at the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 of $13.04, and for PSUs assuming a 100% Achieved Performance Ratio. For the grant value of the PSUs and RSUs, see "Summary Compensation Table – Option-Based Awards Valuation" section for a detailed description of the valuation methodology.
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Compensation Tables
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth all annual compensation for services in all capacities to the Company and its subsidiaries for the financial years ending December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024 in respect of each of the NEOs.
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary | Share-based awards | Option-based awards2 | Non-Equity compensation (annual)4 | All other compensation5 | Total compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | RSU awards1 $ | PSU awards2 $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||
| David Rae President and CEO | 2024 | 850,000 | 669,392 | 956,203 | 287,040 | 1,119,000 | 150,600 | 4,032,235 |
| 2023 | 780,000 | 614,252 | 877,460 | 263,154 | 890,000 | 138,900 | 3,563,765 | |
| 2022 | 750,000 | 562,495 | 562,495 | 374,976 | 885,000 | 141,000 | 3,275,966 | |
| Navin Dyal EVP and CFO | 2024 | 510,000 | 267,797 | 382,481 | 114,660 | 518,000 | 75,400 | 1,868,338 |
| 2023 | 475,000 | 216,150 | 308,771 | 92,598 | 401,000 | 68,300 | 1,561,819 | |
| 2022 | 63,029 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 100,000 | 7,500 | 170,529 | |
| Iliya Garkov6 EVP and COO | 2024 | 465,000 | 211,562 | 302,202 | 90,870 | 421,000 | 43,600 | 1,534,234 |
| 2023 | 366,981 | 88,135 | 126,021 | 37,698 | 212,000 | 48,100 | 878,935 | |
| 2022 | 331,910 | 74,194 | 74,194 | 60,995 | 206,371 | 51,300 | 798,964 | |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 2024 | 450,000 | 196,874 | 281,278 | 84,240 | 383,000 | 75,100 | 1,470,492 |
| 2023 | 430,000 | 188,134 | 268,791 | 80,520 | 325,000 | 66,100 | 1,358,545 | |
| 2022 | 400,000 | 187,473 | 187,473 | 124,992 | 284,000 | 68,600 | 1,252,538 | |
| Nikolay Hristov7 SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 2024 | 385,000 | 101,103 | 144,361 | 43,290 | 223,000 | 60,700 | 957,454 |
| 2023 | 375,000 | 98,404 | 140,577 | 42,090 | 197,000 | 60,200 | 913,271 | |
| 2022 | 363,750 | 77,079 | 77,079 | 70,330 | 206,325 | 60,200 | 854,762 |
- RSU awards consist of RSUs granted under the Share Unit Plan and represents the grant date fair value. See detailed description of the valuation methodology under Share-based awards valuation below.
- PSU awards consist of PSUs granted under the Share Unit Plan and represents the grant date fair value. See detailed description of the valuation methodology and assumptions under Share-based awards valuation below.
- Option-based awards consist of Options granted under the Option Plan and represents the grant date fair value. See detailed description of the valuation methodology and assumptions under Option-based awards valuation below.
- Non-equity compensation relates to the cash bonus earned in the year. The non-equity compensation is paid annually and there is no long-term portion.
- The amounts in this column include Company benefits, and contributions to registered savings plan for all NEOs.
- Dr. Garkov held the position of Senior Vice President, European Operations until his promotion to Executive Vice President and COO in January 1, 2024.
- Dr. Hristov held the position of VP, Sustainability & External Relations until his promotion to SVP, Sustainable Business Development in October 2022. With that transition his STIP target % changed from $45\%$ to $50\%$ at the SVP level, and his LTIP target changed from $60\%$ to $75\%$ at the SVP level.
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Option-based awards valuation
The fair value of the Options granted in the Summary Compensation Table set out above is the same as the accounting fair value recorded by the Company at the time of the grant, which is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected volatility is estimated based on the historic average share price volatility. The inputs used in the measurement of the fair value of the Options granted for the three most recently completed financial years were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five-year risk-free interest rate | 2.9% - 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.4%-3.3% |
| Expected life in years | 4.75 | 5.00 | 4.75 |
| Expected volatility | 44.01% - 46.84% | 47.32% | 45.7%-46.78% |
| Dividend per share | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
Share-based awards valuation
The fair value of the Share-based awards granted in the Summary Compensation Table set out above is the same as the accounting fair value recorded by the Company at the time of the grant. The fair value of the RSUs is calculated based on the grant price. The fair value of the PSUs is estimated based on the grant price and management's forecasted performance factor of one assuming a 100% Achieved Performance Ratio.
Outstanding Option- and Share-Based Awards at Year-End
The following table provides details of Options and Share-based awards outstanding as of December 31, 2024, for each of the NEOs.
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| Name and Principal Position | Option-based awards | Share-based awards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of securities underlying unexercised options | Option exercise price | Option expiration date | Value of unexercised in-the-money options1 ($) | RSU Awards2 | PSU Awards3 | |||
| Number of units that have not vested | Market value of RSU awards that have not vested | Number of units that have not vested | Market value of PSU awards that have not vested | |||||
| 50,400 | 7.46 | 46,477 | 281,232 | 135,833 | 1,771,262 | 265,606 | 3,463,502 | |
| David Rae President and CEO | 71,900 | 9.97 | 46,843 | 220,733 | ||||
| 73,600 | 10.06 | 47,208 | 219,328 | |||||
| Navin Dyal EVP and CFO | 25,300 | 9.97 | 46,843 | 77,671 | 41,782 | 544,837 | 70,328 | 917,077 |
| 29,400 | 10.06 | 47,208 | 87,612 | |||||
| 4,334 | 7.67 | 46,112 | 23,274 | 30,824 | 401,945 | 53,886 | 702,673 | |
| 18,800 | 7.46 | 46,477 | 104,904 | |||||
| Iliya Garkov EVP and COO | 6,909 | 6.23 | 46,721 | 47,050 | ||||
| 10,300 | 9.97 | 46,843 | 31,621 | |||||
| 23,300 | 10.06 | 47,208 | 69,434 | |||||
| Kelly Stark-Anderson EVP, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | 16,800 | 7.46 | 46,477 | 93,744 | 41,507 | 541,251 | 82,328 | 1,073,557 |
| 14,667 | 9.97 | 46,843 | 45,028 | |||||
| 21,600 | 10.06 | 47,208 | 64,368 | |||||
| 6,267 | 7.46 | 46,477 | 34,970 | 20,618 | 268,859 | 40,052 | 522,278 | |
| Nikolay Hristov SVP, Sustainable Business Development | 7,598 | 6.23 | 46,721 | 51,742 | ||||
| 11,500 | 9.97 | 46,843 | 35,305 | |||||
| 11,100 | 10.06 | 47,208 | 33,078 |
- Value of unexercised in-the-money options represents the intrinsic value of the vested and unvested Options based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04. This amount may not be representative of the amount that may be realized upon exercise of the Options due to market fluctuations.
- RSU awards consist of RSUs granted under the Share Unit Plan. Amounts shown are based on one RSU having the value of one Share at the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04. These amounts may not be representative of the amounts that may be realized on payout due to market fluctuations. The RSUs will vest on the Entitlement Date or Dates. There are no RSU awards that have vested and not been paid out or distributed.
- PSU awards consist of PSUs granted under the Share Unit Plan. Amounts shown are based on one PSU having the value of one Share at the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04, assuming a 100% Achieved Performance Ratio and multiplier factor of one. These amounts may not be representative of the amounts that may be realized on payout due to market fluctuations and achieved performance. The PSUs will vest on the Entitlement Date or Dates. There are no PSU awards that have vested and not been paid out or distributed.
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Value Vested or Earned During the Year
The following table provides details on the value vested or earned upon vesting of Options, Share-based awards and non-equity incentive plan payouts by any of the NEOs during the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Name | Value vested during the year | Value earned during the year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option-based awards^{1} | RSU awards^{2} | PSU Awards^{3} | Non-equity incentive plan compensation^{4} | |
| David Rae | 259,106 | 724,565 | 1,151,212 | 1,119,000 |
| Navin Dyal | 3,205 | 74,404 | Nil | 518,000 |
| Iliya Garkov | 46,899 | 93,347 | 128,502 | 421,000 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | 78,498 | 217,504 | 299,948 | 383,000 |
| Nikolay Hristov | 60,038 | 104,925 | 158,016 | 223,000 |
- The value vested during the year on Option-based awards represents the intrinsic value of the Options based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX for the various dates when the Options vested in 2024.
- The value vested during the year on RSU awards is based on the five-day VWAP of the Shares on the TSX for April 1, 2024.
- The value vested during the year on PSU awards represents the payout of PSUs granted in 2021 which vested on April 1, 2024 and was calculated as the number of PSUs vested multiplied by the Achieved Performance Ratio of 153%, which was determined (i) as to 176% for TSR performance at the P69 percentile for the three-year period ending December 31, 2023, and (ii) a factor of 118% representing the 3-year average of the BSC.
- Amounts in this column are cash bonuses earned for 2024.
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Stock Options Exercised During the Year
The following table provides details on the value of Options exercised by each NEO during the financial year ended December 31, 2024.
| Name | Number of options exercised | Option Exercise Price ($) | Value Realized ($)^{1} |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | 20,000 | 4.44 | 110,600 |
| 10,000 | 4.44 | 54,325 | |
| 10,000 | 4.44 | 54,468 | |
| 19,800 | 4.44 | 109,116 | |
| 142,100 | 4.44 | 912,623 | |
| 116,800 | 7.67 | 387,028 | |
| 53,618 | 7.46 | 192,033 | |
| 47182 | 7.46 | 168982 | |
| Navin Dyal | Nil | n/a | n/a |
| Iliya Garkov | 13,600 | 4.44 | 74,470 |
| 8666 | 7.67 | 19499 | |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | 20,266 | 7.67 | 49,840 |
| 10,134 | 7.67 | 32,974 | |
| 16,800 | 7.46 | 44,615 | |
| 16,800 | 7.46 | 58,205 | |
| 7333 | 9.97 | 28507 | |
| Nikolay Hristov | 5,334 | 7.67 | 17,242 |
| 6,267 | 7.46 | 21,558 | |
| 3,799 | 6.23 | 14,702 |
- Calculated using the applicable sale price of the Shares acquired on exercise of any Options on a particular day.
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Termination and Change of Control
The Company has agreements with each of the NEOs that contain termination and change of control provisions. During 2024, in the event of termination without cause, the EVPs and SVP would have received a termination payment equal to their base salary and bonus for 18 months plus one month for each year of completed service to a maximum of 24 months. The CEO's termination payment is equal to 24 months of base salary and bonus.
The bonus included in the termination payment is based on the NEOs annual bonus for the year the termination occurs, target bonus, or the average of the previous two years' bonus performance multiplier, whichever is greater.
In addition, NEOs would continue to participate in the Company's benefit plans for the minimum period established in the Employment Standards Act, 2000 of Ontario or the equivalent. After such period, the NEO may remain in such plan as allowed by the plan for a period equal to the number of months of eligible severance or receive a payment to enable such benefits to be purchased if the plan does not allow continued participation.
The estimated incremental payments, payables and benefits that might be paid to each NEO under the various plans and arrangements in the event of termination without cause are as follows (assuming an effective date of December 31, 2024, for the termination):
| Name | Payment for Salary $ | Payment for Bonus $ | Value of Continued Benefits $ | Total payout $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | 1,700,000 | 2,087,600 | 411,200 | 4,198,800 |
| Navin Dyal | 850,000 | 815,681 | 152,500 | 1,818,181 |
| Iliya Garkov | 930,000 | 811,797 | 27,600 | 1,769,397 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | 900,000 | 722,183 | 171,000 | 1,793,183 |
| Nikolay Hristov | 770,000 | 425,425 | 128,000 | 1,323,425 |
| Total | 5,150,000 | 4,862,686 | 890,300 | 10,902,986 |
Termination Events under the Stock Option Plan
Subject to the terms of an Optionee's employment agreement with respect to a change of control, and unless otherwise determined by the Board prior to such change of control, if a Triggering Event in respect to an Optionee occurs within the 12-month period immediately following a Change of Control (as defined in the Option Plan) all outstanding Options of such Optionee shall automatically vest and become exercisable on the date of such Triggering Event. "Triggering Event" includes (i) in the case of a director, the termination of board membership of the director, the failure to re-elect or re-appoint the individual as a director; (ii) in the case of an employee, the termination of the employment of the employee without cause, or in the case of an officer, the removal of or failure to
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re-elect or re-appoint the individual without cause as an officer; (iii) in the case of an employee or an officer, a material adverse change imposed by the Company in duties, powers, rights, discretion, prestige, salary, benefits, perquisites, as they exist, and with respect to financial entitlements, the conditions under and manner in which they were payable, immediately prior to the Change of Control, or a material diminution of title imposed by the Company or an affiliate (as the case may be), as it exists immediately prior to the Change of Control; (iv) in the case of a Consultant, the termination of the services of the Consultant.
Termination Events under the Share Unit Plan
Unless otherwise approved by the Board, subject to any applicable employment agreement, in the event a Participant ceases to be an employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company (for any reason whatsoever, and whether, in the case of an employee, it is as a result of a termination by the Company with or without cause or otherwise) other than the event of death or disability or in the circumstances where a change of control has occurred, all Share Units credited to a Participant shall become void and the Participant will have no entitlement to any payment under the Share Unit Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Share Units held by a Participant who is determined to be a "Good Leaver" as such term is defined in accordance with the Company's Good Leaver Policy (if such a policy is in effect at the time) will continue and be payable on the applicable Entitlement Date as prescribed under the Good Leaver Policy.
In addition, a Participant's Entitlement Date will be accelerated as follows:
a. in the event of the death of the Participant, the Participant's Entitlement Date shall be the date of death; and
b. in the event of the permanent disability of the Participant, the Participant's Entitlement Date shall be the date which is 60 days following the date on which the Participant becomes totally disabled.
Subject to any employment agreement, if a Participant is terminated (other than for cause) or any other specified triggering event occurs within the 12-month period immediately following a change of control (as such term is defined under the Share Unit Plan), all outstanding Share Units shall vest, the Entitlement Date will occur, on the date of such termination or other triggering event.
In the case of PSUs, in the event the Participant's PSU Entitlement Date is accelerated as a result of the death or total disability of the Participant or in the circumstances of a change of control, unless the Board determines otherwise, (x) in respect of any performance measurement periods that are complete on or prior to the PSU Entitlement Date, the Achieved Performance Ratio will be calculated based on the actual performance, and (y) in respect of any performance measurement periods that are not complete on or prior to the PSU Entitlement Date, the Achieved Performance Ratio shall be 100%.
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Good Leaver Policy
The Board approved a Good Leaver Policy which allows for officers of the Company and site general managers who are determined by the Board, in its discretion, to have made a significant contribution to the value and prospects of the Company and its business to be eligible, upon retiring or leaving the Company on good terms, to benefit from the continuation of the term and vesting schedule of their Options, RSUs and PSUs. Under the policy, upon approval and at the discretion of the Board, and subject to certain conditions, (i) all RSUs and PSUs credited to the individual continue to vest and remain payable pursuant to their terms; and (ii) all Options credited to the individual continue to vest and, are exercisable once vested until the earlier of their original expiry date and three years from the date of termination of employment.
Change of Control
The NEO employment agreements contain provisions with respect to the occurrence of a "change of control", as defined in therein, which includes, among other things, a consolidation, merger, arrangement or other acquisition as a result of which the holders of Shares prior to the completion of the transaction hold less than 50% of the outstanding Shares, a sale of assets which have a fair market value greater than 50% of the fair market value of the Company's assets or the acquisition by any person or entity of control of over 30% of the voting securities of the Company.
The NEO employment agreements also provide that the Company will pay certain amounts to each of the officers if their employment is terminated, without cause, by the Company within 12 months after the change of control, or if Good Reason exists, within 12 months after the change of control and the NEO elects within six months of the occurrence of Good Reason to resign their employment. The amount to be paid is the equivalent of a multiplier of such executive's current annual base salary at the annual rate in effect on the effective date of the change of control plus a further amount equal to the greater of the average of bonus performance multipliers for the two fiscal years prior to the change of control and the bonus for the year in which the change of control occurs. The multipliers are two for the CEO, EVPs and SVP, if an executive has not completed two years of service on the date of the change of control, only the completed year is included in the calculation of the payment. Good Reason exists if, without the executive's express written consent, any of the following occur: (a) a material reduction in the Executive's responsibilities, except as a result of the Executive's death, disability, or retirement; (b) a material reduction in the Executive's Base Salary or the potential to earn other remuneration under any bonus or incentive plan at the level previously enjoyed by the Executive; (c) a material change to the Executive's title, position, duties, responsibilities, or status; (d) an adverse significant change in the Executive's upstream or downstream reporting relationships; (e) a requirement that the Executive be based anywhere other than within the Greater Toronto Area; or (f) the successor or surviving entity following a Change of Control does not agree to be bound by this Agreement or substantially similar terms and conditions of employment in a new executive employment agreement.
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The NEO employment agreements also provide that upon a change of control of the Company, any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for securities or Shares of the Company and any Options, RSUs, PSUs and other incentive securities will immediately vest and, in the case of Options, become exercisable. Under the Share Unit Plan, upon termination within 12 months of a change of control all RSUs and PSUs, subject to the terms of NEO employment agreements, under the Share Unit Plan, are accelerated and become payable. In the case of PSUs, the Achieved Performance Ratio will be calculated based on (i) in the case of any performance measurement periods that are complete on or prior to the change of control, the actual performance, and (ii) in the case of any performance measurement periods that are not complete on or prior to the change of control, assuming a 100% Achieved Performance Ratio during such measurement period.
Upon termination of the executive's employment, as set forth above, following a change of control, the rights and benefits under employee benefit plans and programs of the Company continue for 24 months for the CEO, EVPs, and SVP.
As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate value of the termination liability under the change of control provisions for the NEOs is approximately $23 million based on 2024 salaries, bonuses paid and assuming lump sum payments of salaries, accelerated vesting of Options, RSUs and PSUs, and including the value of the continuation of rights and benefits under employee benefits plans and programs of the Company after the termination date.
The estimated incremental payments and benefits that might be paid under the various plans and arrangements in the event of termination following a change of control are as follows (assuming an effective date of December 31, 2024, for the change of control):
| Name | Payment for Salary $ | Payment for Bonus $ | Accelerated Vesting of Stock Options, RSUs and PSUs $ | Value of Continued Benefits $ | Total Payout $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rae | 1,700,000 | 2,087,600 | 6,108,266 | 411,200 | 10,307,066 |
| Navin Dyal | 1,020,000 | 978,818 | 1,627,197 | 183,000 | 3,809,015 |
| Iliya Garkov | 930,000 | 811,797 | 1,380,901 | 27,600 | 3,150,298 |
| Kelly Stark-Anderson | 900,000 | 722,183 | 1,817,948 | 171,000 | 3,611,131 |
| Nikolay Hristov | 770,000 | 425,425 | 946,232 | 128,000 | 2,269,657 |
| Total | 5,320,000 | 5,025,822 | 11,880,544 | 920,800 | 23,147,166 |
- The realizable value of the Options represents the intrinsic value of the vested and unexercised in-the-money Options based on the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04; the realizable value of the unvested RSUs is based on one RSU having the value of one Share at the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04; and the realizable value of the unvested PSUs is based on one PSU having the value of one Share at the closing price of the Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2024 at $13.04, assuming a 100% Achieved Performance Ratio.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information
This Circular contains “forward looking statements” or “forward looking information” (collectively, “Forward Looking Statements”) that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward Looking Statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “guidance”, “outlook”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or that state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions. The Forward Looking Statements in this Circular relate to, among other things: the Company’s future business plans, objectives, and strategy, including, without limitation, meeting its targeted annual gold production and the completion of one or more strategic transactions; expected cash flows; the price of gold, copper and silver; all-in sustaining costs and other financial metrics, including those set out in the outlook and guidance provided by the Company; currency fluctuations; expected milestones in the advancement of the Company’s development projects and the timing thereof; timing and success of exploration activities at the Company’s operating and development properties; the completion of the FS in respect of the Čoka Rakita project and Loma Larga gold projects, as well as the anticipated timing and results thereof; stakeholder engagement activities and the results thereof; the timing and amounts of any dividends and share repurchases; and permitting activities and anticipated timing thereof.
Forward Looking Statements are based on certain key assumptions and the opinions and estimates of management and Qualified Person (in the case of technical and scientific information), as of the date such statements are made, and they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any other future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward Looking Statements. In addition to factors already discussed in this Circular, such factors include, among others: fluctuations in metal prices and foreign exchange rates; risks arising from the current inflationary environment and the impact on operating costs and other financial metrics, including risks of recession; the commencement, continuation or escalation of geopolitical crises and armed conflicts, including without limitation, in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ecuador, and other jurisdictions from time to time, and their direct and indirect effects on the operations of DPM; risks arising from counterparties being unable to or unwilling to fulfill their contractual obligations to the Company; the speculative nature of mineral exploration, development and production, including changes in mineral production performance, exploitation and exploration results; the Company’s dependence on its operations at the Chelopech mine and Ada Tepe mine; the potential effects of changes in Chinese tax laws or regulations which may result in VAT and import duties being levied on sales of Chelopech gold concentrates to purchasers in China; changes in tax and tariff regimes in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates or which are otherwise applicable to the
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Company's business, operations, or financial condition; possible inaccurate estimates relating to future production, operating costs and other costs for operations; possible variations in ore grade and recovery rates; inherent uncertainties in respect of conclusions of economic evaluations, economic studies and mine plans; uncertainties with respect to the timing of the FSs in respect of each of the Čoka Rakita project and the Loma Larga project; the Company's dependence on continually developing, replacing and expanding its mineral reserves; uncertainties and risks inherent to developing and commissioning new mines into production, which may be subject to unforeseen delays; risks related to the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, that quantities or grades of reserves will be diminished, and that resources may not be converted to reserves; risks associated with the fact that certain of the Company's initiatives are still in the early stages and may not materialize; changes in project parameters, including schedule and budget, as plans continue to be refined; risks related to the financial results of operations, changes in interest rates, and the Company's ability to finance its operations; the impact of global liquidity and credit availability on the timing of cash flows and the values of assets and liabilities based on projected future cash flows; uncertainties inherent with conducting business in foreign jurisdictions where corruption, civil unrest, political instability and uncertainties with the rule of law may impact the Company's activities; the effects of international economic and trade sanctions; accidents, labour disputes and other risks inherent to the mining industry; failure to achieve certain cost savings; risks related to the Company's ability to manage environmental and social matters, including risks and obligations related to closure of the Company's mining properties; risks related to climate change, including extreme weather events, resource shortages, emerging policies and increased regulations relating to related to greenhouse gas emission levels, energy efficiency and reporting of risks; land reclamation and mine closure requirements, and costs associated therewith; the Company's controls over financial reporting and obligations as a public company; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; opposition by social and non-governmental organizations to mining projects; uncertainties with respect to realizing the anticipated benefits from the development of the Loma Larga or Čoka Rakita projects; cyber-attacks and other cybersecurity risks; competition in the mining industry; exercising judgment when undertaking impairment assessments; claims or litigation; limitations on insurance coverage; changes in values of the Company's investment portfolio; changes in laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its business and operations; the Company's ability to successfully obtain all necessary permits and other approvals required to conduct its operations; employee relations, including unionized and non-union employees, and the Company's ability to retain key personnel and attract other highly skilled employees; ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or complete divestitures; unanticipated title disputes; volatility in the price of the common shares of the Company; potential dilution to the common shares of the Company; damage to the Company's reputation due to the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events, including negative publicity with respect to the Company's handling of environmental matters or dealings with community groups, whether true or not; risks related to holding assets in foreign jurisdictions; conflicts of interest between the Company
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and its directors and officers; the timing and amounts of any dividends and share repurchases; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in the Company's annual MD&A and most recent annual information form, and other documents filed from time to time with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories of Canada and available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
The reader has been cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward Looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward Looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company's Forward Looking Statements reflect current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date hereof. Other than as it may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update Forward Looking Statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on Forward Looking Statements.
Qualified Person
The technical and scientific information in this Circular has been reviewed and approved by Ross Overall, B.Sc. (Applied Geology), Director, Corporate Technical Services of DPM, who is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects of the Canadian Securities Administrators, and who is not independent of the Company.
Shareholder Proposals
Pursuant to the CBCA, proposals intended to be presented by Shareholders for action at the next annual meeting must comply with the requirements of the CBCA and be deposited at the Company's head office not later than February 6, 2026, to be included in the management information circular relating to the next annual meeting. No proposals have been received by the Company
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the Company is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on our website at www.dundepe precious.com. The Company's annual audited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are provided in the Company's annual report which can be found on the SEDAR+ website located at www.sedarplus.ca. Shareholders may also contact the Corporate Secretary of the Company by telephone at (416) 365-5191 or by email to investor.info@dundepe precious.com to request copies of these documents.
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The contents and the sending of this Circular have been approved by the Board.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
"Kelly Stark-Anderson"
Kelly Stark-Anderson
Corporate Secretary
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SCHEDULES
Schedule A
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides details of compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance as of December 31, 2024¹.
| Plan Category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options¹ | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options ($) | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 1,086,037 | 8.57 | 4,369,356 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,086,037 | 8.57 | 4,369,356 |
- If all 1,086,037 Options outstanding at December 31, 2024, were exercised for Shares, the Shares which would be issued upon such exercise would total approximately 0.6% of the issued and outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 on a non-diluted basis. The maximum number of Shares reserved for issuance under the Plan is 5,000,000. At December 31, 2024, there were 4,369,356 Shares remaining available for future issuance under the Plan.
Burn Rate
The following table sets out the annual burn rate for each of the three prior fiscal years for the Company's Option Plan. The Company's Option Plan is the only compensation plan under which Shares are reserved for issuance.
| Fiscal Year | Burn Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.17 |
| 2023 | 0.14 |
| 2022 | 0.34 |
The Plan specifies those amendments to the Plan that can be made by the Board with and without Shareholder approval. Shareholder approval is required in connection with: (i) any amendment to the number of securities issuable under the Plan, including an increase to a fixed maximum number of securities or a change from a fixed maximum number of securities to a fixed maximum percentage; (ii) the addition of any form of financial assistance; (iii) any addition of a cashless exercise feature, payable in cash or securities whether or not it provides for a full deduction in the number of underlying securities from the Plan; (iv) the addition of any provision in the Plan which results in participants receiving securities while no cash consideration is received by the Company;
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(v) any amendment that reduces the range of amendments requiring Shareholder approval contemplated in the Plan; (vi) any amendment that permits Options to be transferred other than for normal estate settlement purposes; (vii) any amendment that extends the exercise period of Options beyond their original expiry date (subject to any blackout extension as permitted under the Plan); (viii) any amendment that reduces the exercise price or permits the cancellation and re-issuance of Options; (ix) any amendment that results in an increase to the limit imposed on the participation of non-executive directors; and (x) any other amendments that may lead to significant and unreasonable dilution in the Company's outstanding securities or may provide additional significant benefits to participants, especially to Insiders of the Company, at the expense of the Company and its existing Shareholders.
Under the Plan, the Board is, subject to the receipt of the requisite regulatory approval, where required, in its sole discretion (without Shareholder approval), able to make all other amendments to the Plan that are not of the type contemplated above, including, without limitation; (i) amendments of a housekeeping nature; (ii) the addition of, or a change to vesting provisions of a security of the Plan; and (iii) a change to the termination provisions of a security of the Plan which does not entail an extension beyond the original expiry date.
Summary of the Option Plan
Below is a summary of the principal terms of the Option Plan. This summary is subject to the more detailed provisions of the Option Plan. A copy of the Option Plan is set forth in Schedule A attached to the Company's Management Information Circular dated May 5, 2022 available at www.sedarplus.ca. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in the summary shall have the meanings ascribed to such term in the Option Plan.
Eligibility
Options may be granted to Eligible Persons under the Option Plan.
Securities Issuable under the Option Plan
The total number of Shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of Options granted under the Option Plan shall not exceed 5,000,000 Shares, subject to adjustments in accordance with the provisions of the Option Plan.
The Company has no other share-based compensation arrangements, except for Options that remain outstanding under the Old Option Plan.
See "Schedule A – Burn Rate" for a description of the burn rate history for the last 3 financial years associated with grant of options under the current Option Plan.
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Exercise Price
All Options granted under the Option Plan have an exercise price determined and approved by the Board at the time of grant, which shall not be less than the market price of the Shares at such time. For purposes of the Option Plan, the market price of the Shares is the volume weighted average trading price in the five trading days preceding the day of the grant. (Options for US participants have a market price equal to the prior day closing price on the TSX).
Term of Options
An Option is exercisable during a period established by the Board which commences on the date of the grant and terminates no later than 10 years after the date of the granting of the Option. Options are currently granted with an expiry of five years after the date of grant. The Option Plan provides that the exercise period shall automatically be extended if the date on which it is scheduled to terminate shall fall during (or within two trading days after the end of) a blackout period. In such cases, the extended exercise period shall terminate 10 trading days after the last day of the blackout period.
Vesting
Options granted pursuant to the Option Plan vest and become exercisable by an Optionee at such time or times as may be determined by the Board and may be made subject to such performance conditions as the Board may determine at the time of granting such Options. In the event the Board does not specify a vesting period or performance conditions upon the grant of Options or otherwise does not have any vesting policy in place, such Options vest as to 1/3 on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of grant. Options are generally granted in accordance with that vesting schedule.
Claw back
Awards under the Option Plan are subject to the Company's Clawback Policy, unless otherwise determined by the Board.
Limits on Insiders and Non-Employee Directors
The aggregate number of Shares which may be issuable at any time pursuant to the Option Plan or any other share-based compensation arrangement to insiders shall not exceed 10% of the Shares then outstanding. The aggregate number of Options that may be granted under the Option Plan to any one non-employee director within any one-year period shall not exceed a maximum value of $100,000 worth of securities and, together with any other securities granted under all other share-based compensation arrangements, such aggregate value shall not exceed $150,000.
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The calculation of this limitation shall not include however (i) the initial securities granted under share-based compensation arrangements to a person who was not previously a director, upon such person becoming or agreeing to become a director (however, the aggregate number of securities granted under all share-based compensation arrangements in this initial grant to any one non-employee director shall not exceed the foregoing maximum values of securities); (ii) the securities granted under share-based compensation arrangements to a director who was also an officer of the Company at the time of grant but who subsequently became a non-employee director; and (iii) any securities granted to a non-employee director that is granted in lieu of any director cash fee provided the value of the security awarded has the same value as the cash fee given up in exchange for such security.
Death or Disability
If an Optionee ceases to be an Eligible Person due to death or Disability, any Option held by the Optionee at the date of death or Disability shall be exercisable by the Optionee or the Optionee's legal heirs or personal representatives, as applicable. All such Options shall be exercisable only to the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise the Option at the date of death or Disability and only for 180 days after the date of death or Disability or prior to the expiration of the Option Period in respect thereof, whichever is sooner, subject to the Board determining otherwise in its own discretion upon the grant of such Options or after the occurrence of such death or Disability.
Termination Events
Subject to an Optionee's employment agreement with the Company, if an Optionee ceases to be an Eligible Person, other than as a result of termination for cause, any Option held by such Optionee at the date such person ceases to be an Eligible Person shall be exercisable only to the extent that the Optionee is entitled to exercise the Option on such date and only for 60 days thereafter (or such longer period as may be prescribed by law or as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion) or prior to the expiration of the Option Period in respect thereof, whichever is sooner.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options held by an Optionee who is determined to be a "Good Leaver" as such term is defined in accordance with the Good Leaver Policy (if such a policy is in effect at the time) shall continue as prescribed under the Good Leaver Policy (except however, that such Options may not be extended beyond the expiry of their original Option Period).
Subject to the provisions with respect to vesting of Options in an Optionee's employment agreement with the Company, in the case of an Optionee being terminated for cause, the Options shall immediately terminate and shall no longer be exercisable as of the date of such termination, subject to the Board determining otherwise.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, when an Optionee ceases to be an Eligible Person, the Board has absolute discretion to accelerate the vesting of their Options and/or allow such Options to
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continue for a period beyond 60 days (except however, that such Options may not be extended beyond the expiry of their original Option Period).
Termination following a Change of Control
Subject to the terms of an Optionee's employment agreement with respect to a change of control, and unless otherwise determined by the Board prior to such change of control, if a Triggering Event in respect to an Optionee occurs within the 12-month period immediately following a Change of Control (as defined in the Option Plan) all outstanding Options of such Optionee shall automatically vest and become exercisable on the date of such Triggering Event. "Triggering Event" includes (i) in the case of a director, the termination of board membership of the director, the failure to re-elect or re-appoint the individual as a director; (ii) in the case of an employee, the termination of the employment of the employee without cause, or in the case of an officer, the removal of or failure to re-elect or re-appoint the individual without cause as an officer; (iii) in the case of an employee or an officer, a material adverse change imposed by the Company in duties, powers, rights, discretion, prestige, salary, benefits, perquisites, as they exist, and with respect to financial entitlements, the conditions under and manner in which they were payable, immediately prior to the Change of Control, or a material diminution of title imposed by the Company or an affiliate (as the case may be), as it exists immediately prior to the Change of Control; (iv) in the case of a Consultant, the termination of the services of the Consultant.
Transferability
Options are not assignable or transferable other than by will or by the applicable laws of descent, except to a holding company of an option holder, with the consent of the Company.
Adjustments
The Option Plan provides that appropriate adjustments, if any, will be made by the Board in connection with a stock dividend or split, recapitalization, reorganization or other change of shares, consolidation, distribution, merger or amalgamation or similar corporate transaction, including adjustments to the exercise price and/or the number of Shares and/or kind of securities and/or other entitlement to which an Optionee is entitled upon exercise of Options.
Amendment Provisions
Subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, and shareholder approval as prescribed below and any applicable rules of the Exchange, the Board may, from time to time, amend or revise the terms of the Option Plan (including Options granted thereunder) or may discontinue the Option Plan at any time provided however that no such amendment may, without the consent of the Optionee, in any manner materially adversely affect their rights under any Option thereto granted under the Option Plan.
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The Board may, subject to receipt of requisite shareholder and regulatory approval, make the following amendments to the Option Plan (including Options granted thereunder): (i) any amendment to increase the maximum number or percentage of Shares issuable under the Option Plan; (ii) any amendments to remove or decrease the participation limits on insiders and non-employee directors; (iii) any amendment to permit Options to be transferred other than for normal estate settlement purposes; (iv) any amendment that reduces the exercise price or permits the cancellation and re-issuance of Options; (v) any amendment that extends Options beyond the original Option Period of such Options; and (vi) any reduction to the range of amendments requiring shareholder approval contemplated in the Option Plan. The Board may, subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approval, where required, in its sole discretion (without shareholder approval), make all other amendments to the Option Plan (including Options granted thereunder) that are not of the type contemplated above, including, without limitation: (i) amendments of a housekeeping nature; (ii) the addition of or a change to vesting provisions of any Option or the Option Plan; and (iii) a change to the termination provisions of any Option or the Option Plan that does not entail an extension beyond the original Option Period.
Effect of Take-Over Bid
The Board will have the sole discretion to amend, abridge or otherwise eliminate any vesting schedule so that notwithstanding the other terms of the Option Plan, such otherwise unvested Option may be exercised in whole or in part by the Optionee so (and only so) as to permit the Optionee to tender the Shares received upon such exercise in the bid.
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Schedule B
Summary of Shareholder Rights Plan
The principal terms of the Rights Plan are summarized below. Capitalized terms used in this Schedule B which are not otherwise defined in the Circular (including in this Schedule B) have the meaning given to such term in the full text of the Rights Plan. The summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Rights Plan, which is available on the Company's website at www.dundeeprecious.com and under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. A Shareholder or interested party may obtain a copy of the agreement governing the Rights Plan by request to the Corporate Secretary of the Company by telephone at (416) 365-5191 or by email to [email protected].
Purpose
By encouraging bids in accordance with Canadian take-over bid rules, the Rights Plan is designed (i) to provide the Board and Shareholders with adequate time to consider and evaluate any unsolicited Take-over Bid (as defined below), (ii) to provide the Board with time to identify, solicit, develop and negotiate value-enhancing alternatives, as may be considered appropriate, in response to any unsolicited Take-over Bid, and (iii) to encourage potential bidders to treat Shareholders fairly in connection with an unsolicited Take-over Bid and provide Shareholders with full and fair value for their Shares. The Rights Plan is designed to encourage a potential bidder who intends to make a Take-over Bid to proceed either by way of a Permitted Bid, which requires a Take-over Bid to meet certain minimum standards designed to promote the fair and equal treatment of all Shareholders, or with the concurrence of the Board.
For the purposes of the Rights Plan, a "Take-over Bid" is as an offer to acquire Shares, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Voting Shares (as defined below) or other securities which are convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Voting Shares (collectively, "Convertible Securities"), or both, where the securities subject to the offer to acquire, together with the securities Beneficially Owned (as defined below) by the person making the Take-over Bid (the "Offeror") constitute 20% or more of the then outstanding Voting Shares.
Effective Date and Issuance of Rights
The effective date of the Rights Plan is March 17, 2025 (the "Effective Date"). As at the Effective Date, one Right was issued and attached to each of the Shares (together with any other shares of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, the "Voting Shares") outstanding, and one Right will also attach to each subsequently issued Voting Share.
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Term
The Rights Plan must be confirmed by an ordinary resolution passed by a simple majority of the votes cast by Shareholders at the Meeting, in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX and the terms of the Rights Plan. If the Rights Plan is not approved at the Meeting, the Rights Plan will expire and cease to have effect (and all Rights issued thereunder shall be void) as at the close of the Meeting. If the Rights Plan is approved at the Meeting, the Rights Plan will require reconfirmation by Shareholders at the 2028 annual meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX and the terms of the Rights Plan.
Rights Exercise Privilege
The Rights are not exercisable prior to the Separation Time (as defined below). After the Separation Time, each Right entitles the registered holder thereof to purchase from the Company one Share at an exercise price (the "Exercise Price") equal to three times the market price of a Share determined in accordance with the Rights Plan as at the Separation Time, subject to adjustment and certain anti-dilution provisions. If a Flip-in Event (as defined and described below) occurs, each Right will be adjusted and, except as described under the heading "Flip-in Event" below, will entitle the registered holder to receive from the Company, upon payment of the Exercise Price, Shares having an aggregate market value equal to twice the Exercise Price.
The issue of the Rights is not initially dilutive. However, if a Flip-in Event occurs and the Rights separate from the Shares as described in the Rights Plan, reported net earnings per share and reported adjusted net earnings per share, on a fully-diluted or non-diluted basis, among other metrics, may be affected. In addition, an Acquiring Person (as defined below) and holders of Rights not exercising their Rights after a Flip-in Event may suffer substantial dilution.
Separation Time
The "Separation Time" is the close of business on the tenth business day after the earliest to occur of: (i) the "Stock Acquisition Date", which is the first date of public announcement by the Company or an Acquiring Person of facts indicating that a person has become an Acquiring Person; (ii) the date of the commencement of, or first public announcement of the intent of any person (other than the Company or any subsidiary of the Company) to commence, a Take-over Bid (other than a Permitted Bid or a Competing Permitted Bid, as each such term is defined below); and (iii) the date on which a Permitted Bid or Competing Permitted Bid ceases to be such, provided that, in any of the foregoing cases, the Separation Time may be such later date as determined by the Board in good faith, subject to the terms of the Rights Plan.
Flip-In Event
A "Flip-in Event" occurs when any person becomes an Acquiring Person after the Record Time. In the event that, prior to the Expiration Time, a Flip-in Event which has not been waived by the Board
occurs, each Right (except for Rights that are Beneficially Owned or which may thereafter be Beneficially Owned by certain prescribed persons, including, an Acquiring Person or a transferee of any Rights held by such a person, which Rights will become null and void) shall constitute the right to purchase from the Company, upon exercise thereof in accordance with the terms of the Rights Plan, that number of Shares having an aggregate market value on the date of the Flip-in Event equal to twice the Exercise Price, on payment in cash of the Exercise Price (subject to the anti-dilution adjustments set forth in the Rights Plan).
As an example, for illustration purposes only, if at the time of the Flip-in Event the Exercise Price is $150 and the market price of the Shares is $50, the holder of each Right would be entitled to purchase Shares having an aggregate market price of $300 (that is, six Shares) for $150 (that is, at a 50% discount from the market price). Thus, the potential exercise of the Rights following a Flip-in Event creates the threat of substantial economic and voting dilution to the Acquiring Person's Beneficial Ownership of Voting Shares.
Acquiring Person
In general, an "Acquiring Person" is a person who is the Beneficial Owner (as defined below) of 20% or more of the outstanding Voting Shares. The Rights Plan excludes from the definition of "Acquiring Person" the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as an underwriter or member of a banking or selling group acting in such capacity that acquires Voting Shares from the Company in connection with a distribution of securities by way of prospectus, registration statement or private placement. The Rights Plan also excludes from the definition of Acquiring Person certain other prescribed persons, any of whom become a Beneficial Owner of 20% or more of the Voting Shares as a result of one or more, or any combination, of the following: (i) an acquisition, redemption or cancellation by the Company of Voting Shares which, by reducing the number of Voting Shares outstanding, increases the percentage of Voting Shares beneficially owned by such person to or above 20% or more of the Voting Shares then outstanding, (ii) an acquisition of Voting Shares made pursuant to a Permitted Bid or a Competing Permitted Bid, (iii) an Exempt Acquisition (as defined below), (iv) a Pro Rata Acquisition, or (v) the acquisition of Voting Shares upon the exercise of Convertible Securities received by a person pursuant to a Permitted Bid Acquisition (being an acquisition of Voting Shares made under a Permitted Bid or a Competing Permitted Bid), an Exempt Acquisition or a Pro Rata Acquisition.
Beneficial Ownership
Under the Rights Plan, a person is, in general, deemed to "Beneficially Own" Voting Shares actually held by it and, in certain circumstances, Voting Shares held by others.
In particular, in addition to certain other circumstances specified in the Rights Plan, a person is deemed to be the "Beneficial Owner" and to have "Beneficial Ownership" of and to "Beneficially Own": (i) the holdings of the person's Affiliates (generally, a person that controls, is controlled by, or
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is under common control with another person) and Associates (generally includes a spouse or a child of the relevant person, as well as a relative that share the same residence as the relevant person); (ii) securities which the person or any of the person's Affiliates or Associates has the right to acquire within 60 days (other than pursuant to (A) customary agreements with and between underwriters and banking group or selling group members with respect to a distribution of securities by way of a prospectus or private placement, (B) pledges of securities in the ordinary course of the pledgee's business as a lender granted as security for bona fide indebtedness, or (C) any agreement between the Company and any person or persons relating to a plan of arrangement, amalgamation or other statutory procedure which is subject to the prior approval of the Shareholders); and (iii) any securities Beneficially Owned (as described above) by a Joint Actor (being, any other person with whom the person is acting jointly or in concert), subject in each of the foregoing cases, to certain exclusions described in the Rights Plan, some of which are summarized below.
Exemption for Investment Managers
The definition of "Beneficial Ownership" contains several exclusions whereby a person is not considered to "Beneficially Own" a security, which exempt institutional shareholders acting in the ordinary course of business from the deemed Beneficial Ownership provisions. Specifically, these exemptions apply to investment managers (for client accounts), licensed trust companies (acting in the ordinary course as trustee, administrator or in a similar capacity in relation to the estates of deceased or incompetent persons or in relation to other accounts), statutory bodies whose ordinary business or activity includes the management of investment funds, and administrators of certain registered pension funds or plans. The foregoing exemptions only apply so long as the investment manager, licensed trust company, statutory body, or administrator, as the case may be, is not making or has not announced an intention to make a Take-over Bid and is not a Joint Actor of any other person who is making or has announced an intention to make a Take-over Bid, other than an offer to acquire Voting Shares or Convertible Securities pursuant to a distribution by the Company, a Permitted Bid or by means of ordinary market transactions executed through the facilities of a stock exchange or organized over-the-counter market in respect of securities of the Company.
Permitted Lock-Up Agreement Exemption
A person will not be deemed to "Beneficially Own" any security where either (i) the holder of such security has agreed to deposit or tender such security pursuant to a Permitted Lock-Up Agreement (as defined below) to a Take-over Bid made by such person or such person's Affiliates or Associates or a Joint Actor, or (ii) such security has been deposited or tendered pursuant to a Take-over Bid made by such person or such person's Affiliates, Associates or Joint Actors, until the earliest time at which any such deposited or tendered security has been taken up or paid for.
A "Permitted Lock-Up Agreement" is essentially an agreement between a person and one or more holders (each, a "Locked-up Person") of Voting Shares or Convertible Securities (the terms of which
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are publicly disclosed and a copy of which is made available to the public, including the Company, within the specified timeframes), pursuant to which each such Locked-up Person agrees to deposit or tender Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities to a Take-over Bid (the "Lock-up Bid") made or to be made by such person or any of its Affiliates, Associates or Joint Actors, provided that such agreement permits the Locked-up Persons to withdraw their Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities in order to deposit or tender them to another Take-over Bid or support another transaction:
(i) where the price or value offered under such other Take-over Bid or transaction per Voting Share exceeds the price or value per Voting Share offered under the Lock-Up Bid; or
(ii) if (A) the price or value per Share offered under the other Take-over Bid or transaction exceeds by as much as or more than a specified amount not greater than 7%, the price or value per Share offered under the Lock-up Bid, or (B) the number of Voting Shares to be purchased under the other Take-over Bid or transaction exceeds by as much as or more than a specified number not greater than 7%, the number of Voting Shares that the Offeror has offered to purchase under the Lock-up Bid at a price or value per Share that is not less than the price or value per Share offered under the Lock-up Bid.
A Permitted Lock-up Agreement may contain a right of first refusal or require a period of delay to give the person who made the Lock-up Bid an opportunity to match a higher price in another Take-over Bid or transaction or other similar limitation on a Locked-up Person's right to withdraw Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities, so long as the limitation does not preclude the exercise by the Locked-up Person of the right to withdraw Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities during the period of the other Take-over Bid or transaction. However, under a Permitted Lock-up Agreement, no "break up" fees, "top up" fees, penalties, expenses or other amounts that exceed in aggregate the greater of (i) the cash equivalent of 2.5% of the price or value of the consideration payable under the Lock-up Bid, and (ii) 50% of the amount by which the price or value of the consideration received by a Locked-up Person under another Take-over Bid or transaction exceeds what such Locked-up Person would have received under the Lock-up Bid, may be payable by a Locked-up Person if the Locked-up Person fails to deposit or tender Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities to the Lock-up Bid or withdraws Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities previously tendered thereto in order to accept another Take-over Bid or support another transaction.
The Rights Plan, therefore, requires that a person making a Take-over Bid, in order to avoid being deemed the Beneficial Owner of the securities subject to a lock-up agreement and potentially triggering the provisions of the Rights Plan, structure any lock-up agreement to meet the criteria for a Permitted Lock-up Agreement.
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Rights Certificates and Transferability
Prior to the Separation Time, the Rights will be evidenced by the certificates for the Shares (or if the Shares are issued in book entry form, by the book entry form registration for the associated Shares) and will be transferable only together with, and will only be transferred by a transfer of, the associated Shares. At the Separation Time, the Rights will separate from the associated Shares and, from and after such time, the Rights will be evidenced by separate Rights Certificates (or separate book entry registrations) which will be transferable independent of the Shares.
Permitted Bid and Competing Permitted Bid
A Take-over Bid that qualifies as a Permitted Bid or Competing Permitted Bid will not trigger the exercise of the Rights. A "Permitted Bid" is a Take-over Bid made by way of a Take-over Bid circular and which complies with the following additional provisions:
i. the Take-over Bid is made to all holders of record of Shares, other than the Offeror;
ii. the Take-over Bid contains irrevocable and unqualified conditions that no Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities shall be taken up or paid for pursuant to the Take-over Bid:
(a) prior to the close of business on a date which is not less than 105 days following the date of the Take-over Bid (or such applicable shorter period permitted by NI 62-104 - Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids) (for the purposes of this Schedule, the "Minimum Deposit Period Requirement"); and
(b) unless, as at the close of business on the date of first take-up or payment for Voting Shares, Voting Shares and Convertible Securities held by Independent Shareholders (as defined below) representing more than 50% of the aggregate of then outstanding Voting Shares and Voting Shares issuable upon the exercise of Convertible Securities have been deposited under the Take-over Bid and not withdrawn (for the purposes of this Schedule, the "Minimum Deposit Threshold Requirement");
iii. unless the Take-over Bid is withdrawn, Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities may be deposited under the Take-over Bid at any time prior to the close of business on the date Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities are first taken up or paid for under the Take-over Bid;
iv. any Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities deposited or tendered pursuant to the Take-over Bid may, unless restricted by applicable laws, be withdrawn until taken up and paid for; and
v. in the event that the Minimum Deposit Threshold Requirement is satisfied, the Offeror will make a public announcement of that fact and the Take-over Bid will remain open for deposits of Voting Shares and/or Convertible Securities for not less than ten days from the date of such public announcement.
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"Independent Shareholders" generally means holders of Shares other than (i) any Acquiring Person, (ii) any Offeror, (iii) any Affiliate, Associate or Joint Actor of an Acquiring Person or Offeror, or (iv) any employee benefit plan, deferred profit sharing plan, stock participation plan or trust for the benefit of employees of the Company or a wholly-owned subsidiary so long as the beneficiaries of the plan or trust do not direct how Shares will be voted and whether such shares will be tendered to a Take-over Bid.
A "Competing Permitted Bid" is a Take-over Bid that is made after a Permitted Bid or another Competing Permitted Bid has been made but prior to its expiry, and that satisfies all the requirements of a Permitted Bid as described above (other than the Minimum Deposit Period Requirement) and specified in the definition thereof.
Waiver
The Rights Plan empowers the Board to waive the application of the Rights Plan in the following circumstances:
(i) Waiver of Inadvertent Acquisition: The Board may waive the application of the Rights Plan in respect of the occurrence of any Flip-in Event if the Board has determined that a person became an Acquiring Person by inadvertence and without any intent or knowledge that it would become an Acquiring Person, provided that the Acquiring Person has reduced its Beneficial Ownership of Voting Shares, or has entered into an agreement with the Company to so reduce within 30 days of the date of such agreement, such that the person is no longer (or will no longer be) an Acquiring Person.
(ii) Discretionary Waiver respecting Acquisition not by Take-over Bid Circular: Subject to obtaining the requisite prior approval of the holders of Voting Shares or Rights, the Board may, at any time prior to the occurrence of a Flip-in Event, waive the application of the Rights Plan to such Flip-In Event, if such Flip-in Event would occur (i) by reason of an acquisition of Shares that is not effected pursuant to a Take-over Bid made by means of a Take-over Bid circular to all holders of record of Shares, and (ii) other than by inadvertence in the circumstances described above.
(iii) Discretionary Waiver with Mandatory Waiver for Concurrent Bids: The Board may, prior to the occurrence of a Flip-in Event that would occur as a result of a Take-over Bid made by way of a Take-over Bid circular sent to all holders of record of Shares (for the purposes of this paragraph, a "Qualified Bid"), waive the application of the Rights Plan to such Flip-in Event upon prior written notice to the Rights Agent. If the Board waives the application of the Rights Plan for any such Qualified Bid, the Board shall be deemed to have waived the application of the Rights Plan in respect of any other Flip-in Event occurring by reason of any other Qualified Bid made prior to the granting of such a waiver, or thereafter and prior to the expiry of any Take-over Bid in respect of which such waiver is, or is deemed to have been, granted.
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Redemption
The Rights Plan provides for the redemption (or deemed redemption) of Rights in the following circumstances:
(i) Redemption of Rights on Approval of Holders of Voting Shares or Rights: Subject to obtaining the requisite prior approval of the holders of Voting Shares or Rights, the Board may at any time prior to the occurrence of a Flip-in Event (in respect of which the Board has not waived the application of the Rights Plan), elect to redeem all but not less than all of the then outstanding Rights at a redemption price of $0.00001 per Right, appropriately adjusted for anti-dilution as provided in the Rights Plan (the "Redemption Price").
(ii) Deemed Redemption: If a person acquires, pursuant to a Permitted Bid or a Competing Permitted Bid or pursuant to an Exempt Acquisition occurring under Section 5.1(c) of the Rights Plan, more than 50% of the outstanding Shares other than Shares Beneficially Owned at the date of such Permitted Bid, Competing Permitted Bid or Exempt Acquisition by such Person, the Board shall be deemed to have elected to redeem the Rights at the Redemption Price, immediately upon such acquisition.
(iii) Redemption of Rights on Withdrawal or Termination of Bid: Where a Take-over Bid that is not a Permitted Bid or Competing Permitted Bid expires, is withdrawn or otherwise terminated after the Separation Time has occurred and prior to the occurrence of a Flip-in Event, the Board may elect to redeem all of the outstanding Rights at the Redemption Price.
If the Board is deemed to have elected or elects to redeem the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will thereupon, without further action and without notice, terminate and the only right thereafter of the holders of Rights is to receive the Redemption Price. Within 10 business days of any such election or deemed election to redeem the Rights, the Company is required to provide a notice of redemption to the holders of the then outstanding Rights.
Anti-dilution Adjustments
Subject to the provisions of the Rights Plan, the Exercise Price, the number and kind of securities subject to purchase upon exercise of a Right, and the number of Rights outstanding are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events prior to the Expiry Time, including, if the Company:
(i) declares or pays a dividend on Shares payable in Voting Shares or Convertible Securities (other than pursuant to any optional share dividend program);
(ii) subdivide or change the outstanding Shares into a greater number of Shares;
(iii) consolidate or change the outstanding Shares into a smaller number of Shares; or
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(iv) issue any Voting Shares or Convertible Securities in respect of, in lieu of, or in exchange for, existing Shares in a reclassification or redesignation of Shares, an amalgamation or statutory arrangement;
(v) fixes a record date for the distribution, to all holders of Shares, of rights, options or warrants to acquire Shares or Convertible Securities at a price per Share (or, in the case of a Convertible Security, having a conversion, exchange or exercise price per share (as calculated in the manner specified in the Rights Plan)) that is less than the market price per Share on such record date; or
(vi) fixes a record date for the distribution, to all holders of Shares, of evidences of indebtedness or assets (other than regular periodic cash dividends or dividends payable in Shares) or rights or warrants.
Amendment
The Board may amend the Rights Plan with the approval of a majority of the votes cast by the Independent Shareholders (or the holders of Rights if the Separation Time has occurred) voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for that purpose. The Board, subject to approval as noted above, may correct clerical or typographical errors at the next meeting of the holders of Voting Shares (or the holders of Rights, as the case may be), may make amendments to the Rights Plan to maintain its validity due to changes in applicable legislation.
Board
Subject to the exceptions described below, the Company may amend, vary or rescind any provision of the Rights Plan and the Rights (i) at any time before the Separation Time, with the requisite consent of the holders of Shares, or (ii) after the Separation Time, with the prior consent of the holders of Rights, and in each case obtained in the manner specified in the Rights Plan.
The Company may, without the consent of the holders of Shares or Rights, make supplements or amendments to the Rights Plan (i) to correct any clerical or typographical error, (ii) as required to maintain the validity or effectiveness of the Rights Plan as a result of any change in any applicable legislation, rules or regulation, or (iii) to ensure that any shares of the Company's authorized capital other than Shares issued prior to the Expiration Time in a transaction of a type described in Section 2.3(a) of the Rights Plan are treated under the Rights Plan as nearly equivalent to the Shares as may be practicable and appropriate under the circumstances. However, in the case of an amendment required in the circumstances referred to in (ii) above, for such amendment to remain in effect the amendment must be submitted for confirmation, if made prior to the Separation Time, by the holders of Shares at the next shareholders' meeting, or if made after the Separation Time, by the holders of Rights at a meeting called in accordance with the provisions of the Rights Plan.
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Rights Agent
The Rights Plan contains customary provisions concerning the duties, liabilities, indemnification and replacement of the Rights Agent.
The foregoing description of the Rights Plan summarizes certain material provisions of the Rights Plan and has been prepared and presented in a manner intended to enhance readability and comprehension. The foregoing description of the Rights Plan is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Rights Plan, which is available on the Company's website at www.dundeeprecious.com and under the company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. In the event of a contradiction between the foregoing description and the provisions of the Rights Plan, the provisions of the Rights Plan shall prevail.
An "Exempt Acquisition" refers to an acquisition of Voting Shares or Convertible Securities in certain specified circumstances, including an acquisition (i) in respect of which the Board has waived the application of the Rights Plan where permitted by the Rights Plan, (ii) pursuant to a regular dividend reinvestment or other similar share purchase plan of the Company made available to holders of Voting Shares (or a class or series or Voting Shares) where the holders are permitted to direct the dividends paid towards the purchase from the Company of further securities of the Company, (iii) pursuant to a distribution of Voting Shares or Convertible Securities by the Company in specified circumstances (e.g. under a prospectus or by way of a private placement), provided that the person acquiring such Voting Shares or Convertible Securities does not thereby become the Beneficial Owner of a percentage of Voting Shares greater than the percentage of Voting Shares Beneficially Owned by such person immediately prior to such acquisition, and (iv) pursuant to a plan of arrangement, amalgamation or other statutory procedure that requires the approval of Shareholders at a duly called meeting.
A "Pro Rata Acquisition" refers to an acquisition of Voting Shares or Convertible Securities (i) as a result of a stock dividend, stock split or other event in respect of which such securities are received or acquired on the same pro rata basis as all other holders of Voting Shares, provided that the acquiring person does not thereby become the Beneficial Owner of a percentage of Voting Shares greater than the percentage of Voting Shares Beneficially Owned by such person immediately prior to such event, (ii) pursuant to a regular dividend reinvestment or other plan of the Company made available to all holders of Voting Shares where the holders are permitted to direct the dividends paid towards the purchase from the Company of further securities of the Company, (iii) pursuant to (A) the receipt and/or exercise of rights issued directly by the Company on a pro rata basis to all holders of a class or series of Voting Shares to purchase additional Voting Shares or Convertible Securities, or (B) a distribution by the Company of Voting Shares or Convertible Securities under a prospectus or by way of a private placement, provided that, in each case, the person acquiring such Voting Shares or Convertible Securities does not thereby become the Beneficial Owner of a percentage of Voting Shares greater than the percentage of Voting Shares Beneficially Owned by such person immediately prior to such acquisition, or (v) pursuant to a plan of arrangement, amalgamation or other statutory procedure that requires the approval of Shareholders at a duly called meeting.
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Schedule C
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDATE
PURPOSE AND BOARD ROLE
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) exists to pursue the fulfilment of its stated purpose, as embodied in DPM's purpose statement (Purpose) that is approved by the board (Board) of directors (Directors). The Board is accountable for managing, or supervising the management of, the affairs of DPM and ensuring DPM takes reasonable steps to fulfil its Purpose and achieve its strategic objectives. The Board delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations of DPM to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board, through the CEO, sets the standards of conduct for DPM's employees.
COMPOSITION
Directors are elected annually at DPM's annual meeting of shareholders and must meet the requirements of applicable corporate and securities laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, including those of securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and stock exchanges on which DPM's securities are listed, including the Toronto Stock Exchange (collectively Securities Laws), and its articles and bylaws (collectively, Applicable Laws). The Board Chair and a majority of Directors must be independent as determined under Securities Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Board are to:
- perform its duties and responsibilities in accordance with Applicable Laws;
- oversee and monitor the performance of DPM in the context of the long-term interests of its shareholders and other stakeholders;
- provide an independent perspective of external conditions and trends that affect DPM's performance and outlook;
- promote a culture of integrity throughout the organization; and
- together with management of DPM, develop a process for the timely and accurate disclosure of information which is material to DPM.
The specific responsibilities of the Board are set out below according to major areas of responsibility.
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Purpose, Strategic Objectives and Budgets
- Participate in the development of and approve DPM's Purpose and values.
- Participate in the development of and approve DPM's strategic objectives.
- Oversee the development and monitor the implementation of plans for achieving DPM's strategic objectives.
- Review and approve annual capital and operating budgets that support DPM's ability to meet DPM's strategic objectives.
- Oversee the development of and approve DPM's balanced scorecard objectives and weightings for the ensuing year.
Material Transactions
- Review and approve the entering into, or withdrawing from, lines of business that are, or are likely to be, material to DPM.
- Review and approve material transactions outside the ordinary course of business and such other major corporate matters which require Board approval in accordance with DPM's Delegation of Authority and Authority Limits Policy.
- Review and approve the financing of material transactions and capital requests in accordance with the Delegation of Authority and Authority Limits Policy.
Risk
- Oversee and monitor DPM's enterprise risk framework and risk management policies.
- Review and monitor management's process to identify its material risks to achieving its Purpose and strategic objectives.
- Oversee the development of DPM's risk appetite statement and risk tolerance levels for DPM's material risks.
- Review and monitor DPM's material risks and issues which could affect DPM and the achievement of its Purpose and strategic objectives, and ensure systems are in place to effectively monitor and manage those risks with a view to the long-term viability of DPM.
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Oversee the development of and monitor the implementation of a comprehensive crisis management plan for DPM and its subsidiaries.
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Oversee the development of and monitor the implementation of a cybersecurity plan for DPM and its subsidiaries.
Financial Systems and Controls
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Oversee the integrity of DPM's internal financial and business controls and systems through the adoption of appropriate internal control mechanisms.
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Recommend the appointment of an external auditor to shareholders and liaise with DPM's external auditor as needed.
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Review and approve the external auditor's compensation.
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Take reasonable steps to ensure that management has established and is applying appropriate audit, accounting and financial reporting principles.
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Oversee tax matters that could have a material effect upon DPM's financial position or operating results.
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Review and approve any changes to DPM's equity and/or debt financing arrangements.
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Review and approve any changes to DPM's Treasury and Tax Policies.
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Review and approve any changes to DPM's Delegation of Authority and Authority Limits Policy.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Review and approve the interim reviewed and annual audited consolidated financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, related news releases, and any other related financial reports or other relevant public disclosures containing financial information as recommended by the Audit Committee, and ensure financial results are reported fairly and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and Applicable Laws.
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Review and approve DPM's Notice of Annual Meeting and Management Information Circular and Annual Information Form.
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Ensure management develops, implements and maintains a reporting system that accurately measures DPM's performance against its strategic objectives and budgets.
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Monitor DPM's financial and operational results.
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Monitor the performance and implementation of the capital and operating budgets.
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Monitor the achievement of DPM's balanced scorecard objectives.
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Annually review with management the Mineral Reserves and Resources (MRR) report, controls and procedures relating to MRR estimation, material MRR risk exposures, and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures.
Compliance and Policy
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Ensure that DPM has in place a corporate policy framework that enables it to operate at all times within Applicable Laws, and to the highest moral and ethical standards.
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Approve and oversee the implementation of DPM's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Disclosure and Insider Trading Policy and such other governance and compliance policies as considered necessary and desirable.
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At least quarterly, receive and review the legal and compliance report, including but not limited to a summary of the following matters:
a. Legal developments that are relevant to the Board's areas of oversight;
b. The status of any material litigation, claim, contingency, dispute, proceeding, or investigation;
c. A summary of any matters arising under the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including any complaints received under DPM's Speak Up Standard and Speak Up Report Handling Standard; and
d. Other material legal or compliance matters impacting DPM.
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Where appropriate, investigate or oversee the investigation of any report made regarding DPM's CEO or any of his/her direct reports or a member of the Board in accordance with the Speak Up Report Handling Standard.
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Review compliance with and approve any changes to DPM's governance policies and share ownership guidelines.
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Approve DPM's record date and meeting date for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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Review and recommend for shareholder approval any changes to DPM's articles, bylaws or other constating documents and any other matters requiring shareholder approval under Applicable Laws
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Governance and Nominations
- Oversee the development of DPM's approach to corporate governance.
- Oversee the assessment of the effectiveness of the Board, its committees, the Chair, and each individual Director, on a regular basis, including considering whether the size and composition of the Board is appropriate, reviewing the independence of the Board's members to ensure it meets independence requirements under Securities Laws, and reviewing the Board's performance relative to this mandate.
- Oversee the establishment and implementation of an appropriate review and selection process for new nominees to the Board, taking DPM's Diversity Policy into consideration.
- Recommend to shareholders the election of Director nominees at the annual meeting of shareholders.
- Adopt an appropriate orientation program for new members of the Board and an education program for all members of the Board.
- Appoint the Chair.
- Establish any standing, special or other Committees of the Board as considered necessary.
- Appoint Committee chairs and members.
- Review and approve any relevant changes to the Board's governance framework and policies and to the mandates and workplans of the Board and Board Committees and the position descriptions for the Chair, Committee Chairs and individual Directors.
- Receive regular reports and updates from the Board Committees relating to their areas of delegated responsibility and consider and approve recommendations brought forward by the Committees.
- Oversee the governance frameworks and practices for DPM's subsidiaries.
- Review and respond to any shareholder proposals as recommended by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
Human Resources and Compensation
- Appoint the CEO and officers.
- Review and approve any amendments to the CEO position description and any agreements between DPM and the CEO.
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- Oversee the structure, policies, programs, and succession plans for the CEO and executive team (collectively Executive Officers).
- Review and approve the CEO's individual performance objectives for the ensuing year.
- Provide advice and counsel in the execution of the CEO's duties.
- Review and approve any amendments to DPM's executive compensation philosophy, structure, program design and components.
- Review and approve recommendations from DPM's compensation consultant on DPM's compensation peer group (Compensation Peer Group) and Total Shareholder Return (TSR) peer groups.
- Review and approve the annual base salary budget or increases for DPM's Executive Officers.
- Review and approve any amendments to DPM's retirement plans.
- Review and approve DPM's equity compensation plans.
- Review and approve achievement of DPM's corporate balanced scorecard objectives for the prior year.
- Review the individual performance of the Executive Officers and approve short-term incentive payments to the Executive Officers.
- Review and approve long-term incentive awards to the Directors and eligible employees, including Executive Officers, and periodic awards for new or promoted employees.
- Review and approve Director compensation and expense policies.
- Review diversity and inclusion statistics and initiatives and approve any changes to DPM's Diversity Policy and such other human resource policies and programs that are material to supporting DPM's corporate culture and diversity, equity and inclusion objectives.
- Review and approve any changes to DPM's Executive Compensation Recoupment (Clawback) Policy.
Sustainability
- Review and monitor, and to the extent necessary approve DPM's strategies and policies relating to the following (collectively, Sustainability Matters), including DPM's Corporate Responsibility Policy:
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a. Health, safety, well-being and security of the employees and contractors of DPM and its subsidiaries and the communities in which DPM and its subsidiaries operate;
b. Sustainable development and the monitoring, management and reduction of the environmental impact of the activities of DPM and its subsidiaries (including, without limitation, activities related to tailings management, arsenic management and climate change);
c. Responsible management of social and human rights impacts of the activities of DPM and its subsidiaries;
d. The contribution of DPM and its subsidiaries to the development of vibrant communities and sustainable livelihoods;
e. The protection of local culture and heritage resources in the communities in which DPM and its subsidiaries operate;
f. DPM's engagement, relationships and communication with local communities, governments and other organizations;
g. Compliance by DPM and its subsidiaries with applicable laws, regulations, principles, and policies relating to the above matters; and
h. DPM's overall approach to sustainability, ensuring DPM and its subsidiaries consistently exhibit and promote ethical, transparent, responsible, and sustainable behaviour and meaningfully engage and communicate with stakeholders.
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Review and approve any reports or relevant public disclosure documents related to Sustainability Matters.
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Participate in community or stakeholder engagement activities as suggested by Management and as determined appropriate by the Sustainability Committee.
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Where possible, make periodic visits to the exploration, development and operation sites of DPM and its subsidiaries to monitor the management of Sustainability Matters.
Mandate and Workplan Review
- Biennially review the adequacy of the Board's mandate and workplan.
Other Responsibilities
- Approve the declaration of quarterly dividends and any increase to the quarterly dividend and any declaration of supplemental dividends.
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- Quarterly, review Management's report on DPM's investor relations.
- Annually review and discuss with Management DPM's investor relations program.
- Monitor on an ongoing basis external conditions and trends that affect DPM's performance and outlook.
- Keep current on emerging best practices relative to the Board's mandate.
- Review such other matters that the Board deems advisable or timely in light of business, legal, regulatory or other conditions.
BOARD OPERATING GUIDELINES
In carrying out its role and responsibilities, the following outlines how the Board operates to carry out its duties of stewardship and accountability, including its procedures for holding Board meetings.
Governance Standards
The Board governs collaboratively and in a way that encourages strategic leadership rather than administrative detail. The Board maintains a clear distinction between Board governance and the CEO's role as the chief executive officer of DPM.
Accountability
On such terms as it sees fit, and subject to Applicable Laws, the Board may delegate any but not all of its powers and responsibilities to one or more committees to assist the Board in carrying out its work. The Board may also establish ad hoc committees or other temporary working groups to address time limited projects. Each such committee or working group is accountable to the Board.
Meetings
Frequency
Typically, the Board meets at least five times annually for regular meetings and may meet as many additional times as needed to carry out its responsibilities effectively, including meeting for dedicated strategic planning sessions with management as determined appropriate. The Board's regular meeting schedule is set at least a year in advance.
Workplan
The Board organizes its work, meetings, and responsibilities according to an annual calendar of regularly recurring activities (the workplan). The workplan is reviewed and updated as required.
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Notice
The Board Chair may call additional meetings that do not appear in the annual schedule to address special or emergent issues. Notice of Board meetings that do not appear in the Board's annual meeting schedule are provided electronically to Directors not less than 48 hours prior to such meeting or as soon as practical in the circumstances.
A Director who attends a meeting but did not receive the meeting notice is deemed to have waived notice of the meeting with respect to all business transacted.
Agenda and Supporting Materials
The Board Chair, in consultation with the Corporate Secretary, develops the agenda for each Board meeting. Under normal circumstances, the agenda and supporting materials are distributed to Directors and other attendees via the Board's secure portal as required several days in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting, and as soon as they are available otherwise.
Quorum and Voting
A quorum for the transaction of business at a Board meeting is a majority of Directors.
Prior to taking a vote, the Directors strive to achieve a consensus on any recommendations that are presented for discussion and approval. Where consensus cannot be met, questions arising are decided by a majority of Directors present. In the case of an equality of votes, the Chair of the meeting does not have a second or casting vote.
Meetings in Person and Virtual Participation
Where possible, Directors are expected to attend regularly scheduled Board meetings in person. However, where it is determined that it is appropriate to do so (having consideration for Applicable Laws and other relevant circumstances), one or more Directors may participate in a Board meeting by teleconference, videoconference or other electronic means. In addition, the Board Chair may allow for the full Board meeting to be held entirely by electronic means. In such cases, the technology or means used must permit all Directors to be heard and participate virtually, and Directors who participate in this fashion are deemed to be present and are counted in quorum.
Guests
Board meetings provide an opportunity for the Board to engage and interact with DPM personnel to discuss relevant issues and assist the Board in effectively carrying out its mandate. The Board may invite such DPM personnel and other persons as may be considered necessary or desirable to attend all or a portion of meetings (including but not limited to the external auditor and other experts,
advisors, or outside consultants) and assist in the discussion and consideration of the business of the Board.
In Camera Meetings
Each regular Board meeting includes one or more in camera meetings of Directors (as determined in the Board's discretion) at the beginning and/or end of each meeting. In addition, at the Board's discretion, the Board may hold such other in camera sessions at any Board meeting outside of the regular Board meeting schedule.
The purpose of such meetings is to provide Directors an opportunity to meet without management or others in order to discuss internal governance matters for the Board, address matters affecting the quality and effectiveness of Board meetings, meet with external advisors, service providers or consultants where needed, and discuss any other sensitive matter that the Board or a Director may wish to have addressed.
Following the in camera meeting, the Board Chair provides information and feedback to the Corporate Secretary and CEO as appropriate.
Consent Resolutions
A resolution approved electronically (via email or the Board's document sharing portal) and consented to by all Directors entitled to vote on that resolution has the same force and effect as if passed at a properly constituted Board meeting.
Minutes
The Corporate Secretary or his/her delegate ensures there are minutes of the discussions drafted for all Board meetings. Minutes are not taken of the in camera portion of Board meetings, however, the Corporate Secretary ensures there are records of all recommendations and approvals of the Board made at an in camera session or made outside of a meeting.
All minutes set out the date, time, and location for the Board meeting, the attendance of Directors, a summary of the discussion, and a record of the formal actions, recommendations, and resolutions of the Board taken. Opinions or views expressed by participants at Board meetings are considered personal information and confidential and are not recorded in the minutes.
The Board Chair is provided with draft minutes of the Board meeting as soon as possible after each meeting. Minutes of Board meetings are approved as soon as practicable at the next Board meeting or by consent resolution. Once approved by the Board, the minutes serve as the official record of the meeting.
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Board Deliberations and Confidentiality
Board discussions are confidential to the Board. The official record of the Board's deliberations is through the approved Board meeting minutes and resolutions. Each Director and all guests, including members of Management, are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all written and verbal information shared at Board meetings (including the views or opinions of individual Directors), unless the Board determines that the information is not confidential and may be shared.
External Advisors
In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board:
- Relies on Management to be transparent with the Board and provide it with accurate and complete information.
- Is entitled to retain and rely on external professional services firms, consultants, advisors, and other experts as needed to fulfill its mandate.
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
Each Director: (a) shall act honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the Company; and (b) must exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. In addition, each Director has the following responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CORPORATE STEWARDSHIP
Each Director has the responsibility to:
- Represent the best interests of DPM, assist in the maximization of shareholder value and work towards the long-term success of DPM.
- Advance the interests of DPM and the effectiveness of the Board by bringing his or her knowledge and experience to bear on the strategic and operational issues facing DPM.
- Provide constructive counsel to and oversight of Management.
- Respect the confidentiality of information and matters pertaining to DPM.
- Maintain his or her independence, generally and as defined under Applicable Laws.
- Be available as a resource to the Board.
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- Fulfill the legal requirements and obligations of a director and develop a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and fiduciary roles of a director.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTEGRITY AND LOYALTY
Each Director has the responsibility to:
- Comply with DPM’s governance policies.
- Disclose to the Corporate Secretary, prior to the beginning of his or her service on the Board, and thereafter as they arise, all actual and potential conflicts of interest.
- Disclose to the Chair of the Board (the Chair), in advance of any Board vote or discussion, if the Board or a committee of the Board is deliberating on a matter that may affect the Director’s interests or relationships outside DPM and abstain from discussion and/or voting on such matter as determined to be appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF DILIGENCE
Each Director has the responsibility to:
- Prepare for each Board and committee meeting by reading the reports, minutes and background materials provided for the meeting.
- Attend DPM’s annual meeting and attend all meetings of the Board and all meetings of the committees of the Board of which the Director is a member.
- As necessary and appropriate, communicate with the Chair and with the CEO between meetings, including to provide advance notice of the Director’s intention to introduce significant and previously unknown information at a Board meeting.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Each Director has the responsibility to:
- Participate fully and frankly in the deliberations and discussions of the Board.
- Encourage free and open discussion of DPM’s affairs by the Board.
- Establish an effective, independent and respected presence and a collegial relationship with other Directors.
- Focus inquiries on issues related to strategy, policy, and results.
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Respect the CEO's role as the chief spokesperson for DPM and participate in external communications only at the request of, with the approval of, and in coordination with, the Chair and the CEO.
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Communicate with the Chair and other Directors between meetings when appropriate.
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Maintain an inquisitive attitude and strive to raise questions in an appropriate manner and at proper times.
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Think, speak and act in a reasoned, independent manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE WORK
Each Director has the responsibility to:
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Participate on committees and become knowledgeable about the purpose and goals of each committee.
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Understand the process of committee work and the role of Management and staff supporting the committee.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
Each Director has the responsibility to:
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Become generally knowledgeable about DPM's business and its industry.
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Participate in Director orientation and education programs developed by DPM or other relevant organizations from time to time.
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Maintain an understanding of the regulatory, legislative, business, social and political environments within which DPM operates.
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Become acquainted with the senior officers and key management personnel.
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Gain and update his or her knowledge about DPM's facilities and visit these facilities when appropriate.
BOARD CHAIR POSITION DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
The Board has ultimate accountability for the management of DPM. To achieve this, the relationships between the Board and Management, shareholders and other stakeholders and between individual Directors are of great importance. The Chair helps to create an environment in
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which these relationships are effective, efficient and in the best interests of DPM, its shareholders and other stakeholders.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR
The Chair is appointed annually by the Board and shall have such skills and abilities appropriate to the appointment of Chair as shall be determined by the Board. The Chair must be a duly elected member of the Board and must, unless otherwise considered desirable and approved by the Board, be independent as defined under Securities Laws. Where a vacancy occurs at any time in the position of Chair, it is filled by the Board. The Board may remove and replace the Chair at any time.
The Chair, while working closely with the CEO, should at all times maintain an independent perspective to best represent the interests of DPM.
OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS OR ADVISORS
The Chair, when he or she considers it necessary or desirable, may retain, at the Company's expense, outside consultants or advisors to advise the Chair or the Board independently on any matter. The Chair has the authority to retain and terminate any such consultants or advisors, including authority to review the fees and other retention terms of such persons.
DUTIES
The Chair is accountable to the Board and shall have the duties of a member of the Board as set out in Applicable Laws. The Chair is responsible for the management, development and effective performance of the Board and leads the Board to ensure that it fulfills its duties as required by Applicable Laws and as set out in this mandate. In particular, the Chair is responsible to:
In managing the Board:
- Chair all Board meetings and see that they are conducted in an efficient, effective and productive manner. Maintain an open and candid dialogue with all Directors to build consensus and develop teamwork at the Board level.
- Act as Board spokesperson and, when he/she believes necessary, communicate to the CEO concerns expressed by the Board, shareholders, other stakeholders and the public.
- Determine that the Board has full governance of DPM's business and affairs and that the Directors are fully aware of their legal responsibilities under Applicable Laws.
- Provide leadership of the Board and arrange for it to review and monitor the aims, strategy and direction of DPM and the achievement of its purpose and strategic objectives.
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Ensure that the Board is kept up to date on major developments (and potential major developments), to avoid surprises and enable the Board to make major decisions in a timely and well-informed manner.
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Set the frequency of the Board meetings and adjust this frequency as required.
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Co-ordinate the agenda, information packages and related events for Board meetings with the CEO and the Corporate Secretary.
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Attend committee meetings, as appropriate.
In working with Management:
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Work closely with the CEO to provide a framework for the future growth of DPM, while at the same time making sure that this addresses the concerns of the Board, shareholders and other stakeholders.
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Support the CEO in building a strong senior management group so that the objectives, policies and procedures of DPM, as agreed by the Board, are fully, promptly and properly carried out.
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Coordinate with the CEO so that the Board is kept fully aware of Management's strategy and plans for DPM and be sure that, where appropriate, these issues are fully discussed and approved by the Board.
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Work with the Board to monitor and evaluate the performance of the CEO and senior executives and address management performance, remuneration and succession issues on an ongoing basis.
In relations with Shareholders, other Stakeholders, and the Public:
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Chair all formal shareholder meetings.
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Make certain that Management develops an active and open dialogue with shareholders and other interested parties on the current status of DPM, its operations and its future plans.
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Be prepared to assist the CEO and Management, if requested by the CEO or the Board, in representing DPM in its dealings with all other interested parties, including employees, governments, regulators, local communities and the press.
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Schedule D - Virtual AGM User Guide
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING ONLINE
Attending the Meeting online
We will be conducting a Virtual Meeting, giving you the opportunity to attend the meeting online, using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
If you choose to participate online you will be able to view a live webcast of the meeting, ask questions and submit your votes in real time.

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Access
Once the webpage above has loaded into your web browser, click JOIN MEETING NOW then select Shareholder on the login screen and enter your Control Number, or if you are an appointed proxyholder, select Invitation and enter your Invite Code.
If you have trouble logging in, contact us using the telephone number provided at the bottom of the screen.
Important Notice for Non-Registered Holders: Non-registered holders (holders who hold their securities through a broker, investment dealer, bank, trust company, custodian, nominee or other intermediary) who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will not be able to participate at the meeting. Non-registered holders that wish to attend and participate should follow the instructions on the voting information form and in the management information circular relating to the meeting to appoint and register yourself as proxyholder, otherwise you will be required to login as a guest.
If you are a guest:
- Select Guest on the login screen. As a guest, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address.
- Please note: Guests will not be able to ask questions or vote at the meeting.
Navigation
When successfully accessed, you can view the webcast, vote, ask questions, and view meeting documents.
If viewing on a computer, the webcast will appear automatically once the meeting has started.
Voting
Resolutions will be put forward for voting in the Vote tab. To vote, simply select your voting direction from the options shown.
Be sure to vote on all resolutions using the numbered link, if one appears, within the Vote tab.
Your vote has been cast when the check mark appears.
Q&A
Any authenticated holder or appointed proxy attending the meeting online is eligible to partake in the discussion.
Access the Q&A tab, type your question into the box at the bottom of the screen and then press the Send button.
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