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DREADNOUGHT RESOURCES LTD Governance Information 2016

Oct 27, 2016

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Governance Information

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity:

Tychean Resources Limited

ABN / ARBN: Financial year ended: 40 119 031 864 30 June 2016

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at:[3]

These pages of our annual report: This URL on our website: http://www.tycheanresources.com/governance.html

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 28 October 2016 and has been approved by the board.

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

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Date: 28 October 2016 Name of Secretary authorising lodgement: Kaitlin Smith

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period. Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of rule 4.10.3.

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

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

Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):

at http://www.tycheanresources.com/governance.html

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
at [insert location]
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the
processes we employ to address board succession issues and to
ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
in the Director’s report of the Annual Report
… and the length of service of each director:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
in the Director’s report of the Annual Report

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent
director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors
and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes
we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our
corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and
removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
annual general meeting and this recommendation is therefore
not applicable
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
at www.tycheanresources.com
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in
place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold
periodic meetings of security holders and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and the
processes we employ for setting the level and composition of
remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that
such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

w e do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed listed
entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity
should disclose:
(a)
the arrangements between the responsible entity and the
listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;
(b)
the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible
entity for overseeing those arrangements.
… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):
in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the
terms governing the remuneration of the manager.
… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Tychean Resources Limited Corporate Governance Statement

The Board of Directors of Tychean Resources Limited (‘Tychean’) aims to achieve appropriate standards of corporate governance and has established corporate governance policies and procedures, where practicable, consistent with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendation – 3[rd] Edition’ (ASX Principles or Recommendation), which were published on 27 March 2014.

In ensuring appropriate standard of ethical behaviour and accountability, the Board has included in its corporate governance policies those matters contained in the ASX Recommendations where applicable. However, the Board also recognises that full adoption of the above ASX Recommendations may not be practical nor provide the optimal result given the particular circumstances and structure of the Company. The Board is, nevertheless, committed to ensuring that appropriate Corporate Governance practices are in place for the proper direction and management of the Company. This statement outlines the main Corporate Governance practices of the Company disclosed under the ASX Recommendations, including those that comply with best practice and which unless otherwise stated, were in place during the whole of the period to the date of this statement.

Principle 1

Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

1.1 Roles and Responsibilities of the Board - followed

The Board is governed by the Corporations Act 2001, its formal constitution and, after listing, by the ASX Listing Rules. The Board’s primary role is to set policy regarding the affairs of the Company for the protection and enhancement of long-term Shareholder value.

The Board takes responsibility for the overall corporate governance of the Company including its strategic direction, management goal setting and monitoring, internal control, risk management and financial reporting.

1.2 Director appointment - followed

Tychean considers the character, experience and skillset as well as interests and associations of potential candidates for appointment to the Board and will conduct appropriate checks to verify the suitability of the candidate, prior to their election. Tychean has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that material information relevant to a decision to elect or re-elect a director, is disclosed in the notice of meeting provided to shareholders. During the period, Tychean did not appoint any new directors. On the resignation of Mr Joe Houldsworth, Dr Kevin Wills was appointed as a non-executive director.

1.3 Written agreements of appointment - followed

The roles and responsibilities of Directors have been formalised in letters of appointment which each Director has entered in to. The letters of appointment specify the term of appointment, time commitment envisaged, expectations in relation to committee work or any other special duties attaching to the position, reporting lines, remuneration arrangements, disclosure obligations in relation to personal interests, confidentiality obligations, and insurance and indemnity entitlements

Contract details of senior executives who are KMP are summarised in the Remuneration Report on Page 18 of the Company’s Annual Report.

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Tychean Resources Limited Corporate Governance Statement

1.4 Company Secretary - followed

The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board through the Chairman on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board. All directors have access to the Company Secretary.

The appointment or removal of the Company Secretary is a matter for the Board. Details of the Company Secretary’s experience and qualifications are set out on page 15 of the Annual Report.

1.5 Diversity policy – not followed

The Company is committed to creating a diverse working environment and culture.

However, given the size of the Company and scale of its operations, the Board is of the view that a written diversity policy with measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity is not required at this time. Further as the Company has not established measureable objectives for achieving gender diversity, the Company has not reported on progress towards achieving them.

1.6 Board Reviews – not followed

The Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee meets at least annually and the recommendations are made in line with the Company’s present circumstances and goals to ensure shareholder benefits from the attraction and retention of a high quality Board and senior management team.

The Board recognises that as a result of the Company’s size the assessment of the Board’s overall performance and its own succession plan is conducted on an informal basis. Whilst this is at variance with the ASX Recommendations, the Directors consider that at the date of this report an appropriate and adequate process for the evaluation of Directors is in place. A more formal process of Board assessment will be considered in the future as the Company develops.

1.7 Management Reviews - followed

The Board evaluates the performance of the Managing Director and Company Secretary on a regular basis and encourages continuing professional development. A review was conducted in association with the annual audit.

Principle 2

Structure Board to add value

2.1 Nomination committee – followed

The Company does not have a Nominations Committee.

The Company’s constitution specifies the number of directors must be at least three and at most four. The Board may at any time appoint a director to fill a casual vacancy. Directors appointed by the Board are subject to election by shareholders at the following annual general meeting and thereafter directors (other than the Managing Director) are subject to re-election at least every three years. The tenure for executive directors is linked to their holding of executive office.

The Board is of the opinion that the current structure of the Board is appropriate given the size and nature of the Company. The Board considers that all Directors bring an independent judgement to bear on Board decisions and that the Board’s expertise and experience adds considerable value to the Company.

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2.2 Board skills matrix - followed

The following table outlines the experience and skills of the Board.

Experience Skills and Attributes Board Audit,
Governance
and
**Remuneration **
Total non-executive directors 3 3
Experience
Corporate Leadership – Successful
experience in CEO and/or other corporate
leadership roles
3 3
Resource Industry Experience – Relevant
industry (resources, mining, exploration)
experience
3 3
Other Board level experience – Membership
of other listed entities (last 3 years)
2 2
Knowledge and skills
Strategy 3 3
Governance 3 3
Capital Raising 3 3
Riskand Compliance 3 3
Mergers and Acquisitions 3 3
Tertiary qualifications 3 3
Economics,law, commerce and/orbusiness 3 3
Public Accounting 1 1
**Gender **
Female 0 0
Male 3 3

2.3 Independent Directors – followed

The composition of the Board consists of three directors two of whom were, including the Chairman, non-executives. Messrs Kennedy and Vickery are Independent Directors. In addition, one alternate director acted during the year for Messrs Kennedy and Vickery.

The names of the directors of the Company and terms in office at the date of this Statement together with their skills, experience, expertise and financial interests in the Company are set out in the Directors’ Report section of the Annual Report.

The non-executive directors are considered to be independent.

The Company has no relationships with any of the independent directors which the company believes would compromise the independence of these directors.

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2.4 Composition of the Board - followed

The Board comprises individuals with a range of knowledge, skills and expertise that are appropriate to its activities and objectives.

The composition of the Board is three directors. All, including the Chairman, are non-executives. Mr Kennedy’s role as Chairman of the Board is separate from those of the Managing Director, Mr Houldsworth, who is responsible for the day to day management of the Company.

The Company’s constitution specifies the number of Directors must be at least three and at most four. The Board may at any time appoint a Director to fill a casual vacancy. Directors appointed by the Board are subject to election by Shareholders at the following annual general meeting and thereafter Directors (other than the Managing Director) are subject to re-election at least every three years. The tenure for executive Directors is linked to their holding of executive office. Mr Houldsworth resigned as Managing Director and Dr Wills was appointed as non-executive director 1 September 2015.

2.5 The Chairman - followed

The Chairman is an Independent Director. The role of Chairman of the Board is separate from that of the Managing Director who is responsible for the day to day management of the Company and is in compliance with the ASX Recommendation that these roles not be exercised by the same individual.

2.6 Board induction and professional development - followed

An induction process including appointment letters exists to promote early, active and relevant involvement of new members of the Board. All Tychean directors are encouraged to further their knowledge through ongoing professional development through professional industry, governance and government bodies.

Principle 3

Act ethically and responsibly

3.1 Code of conduct - followed

The Company aims for an appropriate standard of corporate governance and ethical conduct by Directors and employees.

All directors have signed deeds with the Company which require them to comply with all the obligations of a director under the Corporations Act 2001. Directors are required to disclose to the Board any material contract in which they may have an interest. In accordance with Section 195 of the Corporations Act 2001, a director having a material personal interest in any matter to be dealt with by the Board, will not be present when that matter is considered by the Board and will not vote on that matter, subject to the discretion of the Board.

All Directors are required to provide the Company with details of all securities registered in the Director’s name or an entity in which the director has a relevant interest.

Directors, officers and employees are not permitted to trade in securities of the Company at any time whilst in possession of price sensitive information not readily available to the market. The Corporations Act also prohibits the acquisition and disposal of securities where a person possesses information that is not generally available and which may reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the price of the securities if the information was generally available.

Dealing in Securities Policy

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Principle 4

Safeguard integrity in financial reporting

4.1 Audit committee – not followed

Tychean was not a Company required by ASX Listing Rule 12.7 to have an Audit Committee during the year although it is an ASX Recommendation. Notwithstanding the Listing Rule requirement, an Audit Governance and Remuneration Committee has been established to oversee corporate governance, internal controls, ethical standards, financial reporting, and external accounting and compliance procedures.

During the financial year the Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee consisted of two Independent Board directors, Messrs Kennedy and Vickery, and is chaired by Mr Vickery.

The Board believes that given the size of the Company and the stage of the entity’s life as a publicly listed junior exploration company and the current Board structure, the establishment of a separate audit committee in line with ASX Recommendation 4.1 cannot be justified by the perceived benefits of doing so. The existing composition of the Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee is such that review and authorisation of the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and the independence of the external auditor is via the exercise of independent and informed judgement.

The Board has adopted a formal Charter for the audit and governance activities of the Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee. The Charter details the Committee’s role and responsibilities, composition and membership requirement.

Mr Kennedy is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Details of Directors’ qualifications and attendance at meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report section of the Annual report.

The Committee meets at least twice yearly and reports to the Board. The Managing Director, Company Secretary and external auditor may, by invitation, attend meetings at the discretion of the Committee.

4.2 CEO and CFO financial statements declaration - followed

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to provide written declarations under s295A of the Corporations Act that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true an fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. Both the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer provide said assurances at the time the s295A declarations are provided to the Board.

4.3 External Auditor attendance at AGM - followed

The external auditor of the Company is invited to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders and is available to answer any questions concerning the conduct, preparation and content of the auditor’s report. Pursuant to section 249K of the Corporations Act 2001 the external auditor is provided with a copy of the notice of meeting and related communications received by shareholders.

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Principle 5

Making timely and balanced disclosure

5.1 Continuous disclosure policy – not followed

The Board aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting the Company’s state of affairs. In accordance with the ASXCGC best practice recommendations, information is communicated to Shareholders as follows:

  • the annual financial report which includes relevant information about the operations of the Company during the year, changes in the state of affairs of the entity and details of future developments, in addition to the other disclosures required by the Corporations Act;

  • the half yearly financial report lodged with the ASX and ASIC and sent to all Shareholders who request it;

  • notifications relating to any proposed major changes in the Company which may impact on share ownership rights that are submitted to a vote of Shareholders;

  • notices of all meetings of Shareholders;

  • publicly released documents including full text of notices of meetings and explanatory material made available on the Company’s website; and

  • disclosure of the Company’s corporate governance practices and communications strategy on this Company’s website.

Due to the size of the Company and the stage of life of the entity as a publicly listed junior exploration company, the Board does not believe a formal policy for continuous disclosure is required.

Principle 6

Respect the rights of shareholders

6.1 Information on website - followed

The Company operates under the continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules and aims to ensure that all information which may be expected to affect the value of the Company’s securities or influence investment decisions is released to the market in order that all investors have equal and timely access to material information concerning the Company. The information is made publicly available on the Company’s website following release to the ASX.

6.2 Investor relations program – not followed

Due to the size of the Company, the Board does not believe that a documented or formalised investor program is required. The Company actively engages with investors at the Annual General Meeting and responds to enquiries made from time to time.

6.3 Security holder participation at meetings – followed

The Board encourages full participation of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with the Company’s strategy and goals. Important issues are presented to the shareholders as single resolutions.

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6.4 Facilitate security holder communications - followed

The Company provides its investors the option to receive communications from and send communications to the Company and the share registry electronically.

Principle 7

Recognise and manage risks

7.1 Risk committee – not followed

The Board recognises that there are inherent risks associated with the Company’s operations including mineral exploration and mining, environmental, title, native title, legal and other operational risks. The Board endeavours to mitigate such risks by continually reviewing the activities of the Company in order to identify key business and operational risks and ensuring that they are appropriately assessed and managed.

The Board believes that given the size of the Company and the stage of the entity’s life as a publicly listed junior exploration company and the current Board structure, the establishment of a risk committee in line with ASX Recommendation 7.1 cannot be justified by the perceived benefits of doing so.

7.2 Risk assessment and management - followed

The Board with the assistance of the Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee conducts a formal review of the risk profile of the Company annually and monitors risk informally throughout the year. A review was conducted in association with the annual audit.

7.3 Internal Audit function – not followed

The Company does not have an internal audit function and does not believe that the size and nature of the Company warrants establishment of said function at this time.

7.4 Economic, environmental and social risks – not followed

The Board recognises that there are inherent risks associated with the Company’s operations including mineral exploration and mining, environmental, heritage and native title, legal and other operational risks. The Board endeavours to mitigate such risks by continually reviewing the activities of the Company in order to identify key business and operational risks and ensuring that they are appropriately assessed and managed. No formal report in relation to the Company’s management of its material business risks is presented to the Board.

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Principle 8

Remunerate fairly and responsibly

8.1 Remuneration committee – not followed

The Company has established a single Audit, Governance and Remuneration Committee. The Committee monitors the composition of the Board and reviews the compensation of the Company’s Executive Directors and senior management with the overall objective of motivating and appropriately rewarding performance. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board who are ultimately responsible for the Company’s remuneration policy.

During the financial year the Committee consisted of two Independent Directors, Messrs Kennedy and Vickery. Mr Vickery acted as Chairman of this committee. Details of the number of and attendance at Committee meetings can be found in the Directors’ Report of the Annual Report.

The Board believes that given the size of the Company that the cost of establishing a formal remuneration and nomination committee charter cannot be justified by the perceived benefits of doing so. In addition, the Company does not meet the ASX recommendation for a membership of three for this Committee.

8.2 Executive and Non-executive remuneration policy - followed

In view of the current size of the Board remuneration matters will be monitored by the entire Board having regard to industry practices and laws.

The Company’s Constitution specifies that the total amount of remuneration of non-executive Directors shall be fixed from time to time by a general meeting. Directors may apportion any amount up to this maximum amount amongst the non-executive Directors as they determine. Directors are also entitled to be paid reasonable traveling, accommodation and other expenses incurred in performing their duties as Directors.

The remuneration of the Managing Director is determined by the Board as part of the terms and conditions of his employment which are subject to review from time to time. The remuneration of employees is determined by the Managing Director subject to the approval of the Board.

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8.3 Equity-based remuneration scheme – not followed

The Company does not have an equity-based remuneration scheme.

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