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EQ RESOURCES LIMITED Governance Information 2024

Sep 29, 2024

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

EQ Resources Limited

ABN/ARBN
77 115 009 106
Financial year ended:
77 115 009 106 30 June 2024

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

These pages of our ☐ annual report: https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance ☒ This URL on our website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 26 September 2024 has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 30 September 2024

Name of authorised officer Melanie Leydin – Company Secretary authorising lodgement:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.

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

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

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

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

and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance

set out 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 director or
senior executive or putting someone forward for election as
a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.

set out in our Corporate Governance 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.

set out 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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

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

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

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

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

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

and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:
and if we were included in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period our measurable objective for
achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board of not less
than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
…and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c)
at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance

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

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

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

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

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out 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 evaluating the performance
of its senior executives at least once every reporting period;
and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

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

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the committee;
(4)
the members of the committee; and
(5)
as at the end of each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the period
and the individual attendances of the members at
those meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
☒and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee
at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement and in the 2024 Annual
Report
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

and we have disclosed our board skills matrix at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

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

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

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

and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement
and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b)
at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement
and the length of service of each director at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

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

set out in our Corporate Governance 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.

set out 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 for periodically reviewing whether there is a need
for existing directors to undertake professional development to
maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role
as directors effectively.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

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

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
and we have disclosed our values at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/our-purpose-
positioning-statement-values

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

and we have disclosed our code of conduct at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.3 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b)
ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material incidents reported under that
policy.

and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

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

and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

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

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an audit
committee and the processes we employ that independently verify
and safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including the
processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor
and the rotation of the audit engagement partner at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.3 A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity
of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is
not audited or reviewed by an external auditor.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

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

and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy
at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.3 A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation
materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead
of the presentation.

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

and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on
our website at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance

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

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

and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation
at meetings of security holders at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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):]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a risk committee
or committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for
overseeing our risk management framework at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement and in the 2024 Annual
Report
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and
that the entity is operating with due regard to the risk
appetite set by the board; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.

and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk
management framework was undertaken during the reporting period
at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

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

and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an internal audit
function and the processes we employ for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of our risk management and internal
control processes at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

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

and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to
environmental and social risks at:
and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:
2024 Annual Report.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

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

and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement and in the 2024 Annual
Report
☐ set out 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.

and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives
at in the 2024 Annual Report

set out 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.

and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it at:
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-
governance
in the corporate governance statement

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

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

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

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

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
☒ we do not have a director in this position and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable OR

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
☒ we are established in Australia and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable OR

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
☒ we are established in Australia and not an externally managed
listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not
applicable

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

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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

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

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

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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EQ RESOURCES LIMITED ABN 77 115 009 106

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

EQ Resources Limited (ASX: EQR) (“ EQ Resources ” or “ Company ”) and the Board are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to review the framework and practices to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. The Company has adopted systems of control and accountability as the basis for the administration of corporate governance. The Board believes that good corporate governance helps to ensure the future success of the Company, adds value to stakeholders and enhances investor confidence.

The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Company’s needs. The Corporate Governance Statement has been structured with reference to the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations with 4[th] edition to the extent that they are applicable to the Company.

The ASX Listing Rules require listed companies to prepare a statement disclosing the extent to which they have complied with the recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council (“ Recommendations” ) during the reporting period. The Recommendations are not prescriptive, such that if a company considers a recommendation to be inappropriate having regard to its own circumstances, it has the flexibility not to follow it. Where a company has not followed all the Recommendations, it must identify which Recommendations have not been followed and provide reasons for not following them.

This Corporate Governance Statement (the “ Statement” ) discloses the extent to which EQ Resources has followed the Recommendations, or where appropriate, indicates a departure from the Recommendations with an explanation. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the material on our website https://eqresources.com.au/, including the 2024 Annual Report.

This Corporate Governance Statement includes metrics for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 (the “ Reporting Period ”) and discloses the extent to which EQR has (1) followed the Recommendations, (2) adopted alternative governance practices in lieu of the recommendation (if any), or (3) departed from the Recommendations with an explanation (as applicable). This Statement should be read in conjunction with the material on our website https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance, including the 2024 Annual Report.

This statement is current as at 22 August 2024 and has been approved by the Board of the Company.

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Information about the Company’s corporate governance practices are set out below.

RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLY EXPLANATION
Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
A listed entity should clearly delineate the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management and regularly review their performance.
Recommendation 1.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting out:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management
YES The Company has adopted a Board Charter that sets out the specific roles and
responsibilities of the Board, the Chair and management and includes a
description of those matters expressly reserved to the Board and those
delegated to management.
The Board Charter sets out the specific responsibilities of the Board,
requirements as to the Board’s composition, the roles and responsibilities of
the Chairman and Company Secretary, the establishment, operation and
management of Board Committees, Directors’ access to Company records and
information, details of the Board’s relationship with management, details of the
Board’s performance review and details of the Board’s disclosure policy.
A copy of the Company’s Board Charter, which is part of the Company’s
Corporate Governance Plan, is available on the Company’s website
https://eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance

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  • RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLY Recommendation 1.2 A listed entity should: YES (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.

EXPLANATION

The Company has guidelines for the appointment and selection of the Board in its Corporate Governance Plan. The Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter (in the Company’s Corporate Governance Plan) requires the Remuneration and Nomination Committee ensure appropriate checks (including checks in respect of character, experience, education, criminal record and bankruptcy history, as appropriate) are undertaken before appointing a person, or putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as a Director.

Under the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, all material information relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director must be provided to security holders in the Notice of Meeting containing the resolution to elect or re-elect a Director.

Recommendation 1.3

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

YES

The Company’s Board Charter ensures that each Director and senior executive is a party to a written agreement with the Company which sets out the terms of that Director or senior executive’s appointment. In addition, Directors and officers are also party to a deed of indemnity insurance and access.

The Company has written agreements with each of its Directors and senior executives in place for the past financial year.

Details of executive contracts in place are detailed in the Directors report included in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report.

u g u pp. officers are also party to a deed of indemnity insurance and access.
The Company has written agreements with each of its Directors and senior
executives in place for the past financial year.
Details of executive contracts in place are detailed in the Directors report
included in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report.
Recommendation 1.4 The Board Charter outlines the role, responsibility and accountability of the
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.
YES Company Secretary. In accordance with the Charter, the Company Secretary
is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the Board. The Directors have access to the Company
Secretary.
The Company Secretary is responsible for the following matters:
-
assist the Chair with the organisation of Board meetings;
-
ensure that new directors are properly inducted and introduced to the
business of the Company;
-
ensure that directors receive all information which is necessary for the
proper performance of their duties on a timely basis and ensure that
such information is current, accurate, and relevant;
-
ensure adequate time in Board meetings is allotted for consultation and
decision-making by the Board;
-
advising the Board, through the Chair, on corporate governance
matters and improvements;

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-
the accurate reporting of the business of the Board, including the timely
dispatch of Board agendas and briefing papers and the accurate
recording and timely dispatch of the minutes of the Board;
-
monitoring compliance with ASX Listing Rules, the Corporations Act,
and laws where applicable to the Company;
-
in conjunction with the Chair, determine whether information conveyed
to the Company Secretary should be disclosed to the ASX, and liaising
with the ASX in respect of Company announcements and statutory
fillings.
Details regarding the Company Secretary, including experience and
qualifications, is set out in the Directors’ Report in our 2024 Annual Report.

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RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLY EXPLANATION
Recommendation 1.5
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable
objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its
board, senior executives and workforce generally; and
(c) disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(1) the measurable objectives set for that period to achieve
gender diversity;
(2) the entity’s progress towards achieving those objectives; and
(3) either:
(A) the respective proportions of men and women on the board,
in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce
(including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for
these purposes); or
(B) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality
Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act.
If the entity was in the S&P/ASX 300 Index at the commencement of
the reporting period, the measurable objective for achieving gender
diversity in the composition of its board should be to have not less
than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.
PARTIALLY The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy which provides a framework for
the Company to establish and achieve measurable diversity objectives,
including in respect of gender diversity. The Diversity Policy allows the Board
to set measurable gender diversity objectives, if considered appropriate, and to
assess annually both the objectives (if any have been set) and the Company’s
progress in achieving them.
The Diversity Policy is available, as part of the Corporate Governance Plan, on
the
Company’s
website
https://eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-
are/corporate-governance.
The Board did not set measurable gender diversity objectives for the past
financial year, because:

The Company’s workforce is relatively small and as such the Board
does not believe it is appropriate to establish formal diversity
objectives at this stage and therefore, does not comply with
Recommendation 1.5 in its entirety.

The Company is committed to ensuring that the appropriate mix of
skills, expertise, and diversity are considered when employing staff at
all levels of the organisation and when making new senior executive
and Board appointments and is satisfied that the composition of
employees, senior executives and members of the Board is
appropriate.
The Company did not have any women on the Board or in senior executive
positions at the end of the reporting period.
21.6% of employees of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries
were women. In the retreatment plant joint venture in which the company
has an interest of 50%, 11% of employees were women.
The Company is not considered a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
General Equality Act 2012, as it is not a non-public sector employer with 100 or
more employees in Australia for any six months or more of a reporting period.

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Recommendation 1.6
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the Board, its committees and individual
Directors; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period
in accordance with that process.
YES The Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for
evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual
Directors on an annual basis. It may do so with the aid of an independent
advisor. The process for this is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance
Plan, which is available on the Company’s website.
During the Reporting Period, the Company completed formal performance
evaluations in respect of the Board and its committees. Performance
evaluations for individual Directors for the Reporting Period were performed on
a formal basis and assessments results shared with the Board.
Recommendation 1.7
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance of
its senior executives at least once every reporting period; and
(b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

YES
The Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for
evaluating the performance of the Company’s senior executives on an annual
basis. A senior executive, for these purposes, means key management
personnel (as defined in the Corporations Act) other than a non-executive
Director.
The applicable processes for these evaluations can be found in the Company’s
Corporate Governance Plan, which is available on the Company’s website.
During the reporting period, the Company undertook an evaluation of the Chief
Executive Officer. Performance evaluations for Chief Executive Officer for the
Reporting Period were performed on a formal basis and assessments results
shared with the Board.

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Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value
The board of a listed entity should be of an appropriate size and collectively have the skills, commitment and knowledge of the entity and the industry in which it
operates, to enable it to discharge its duties effectively and to add value.
Recommendation 2.1
The Board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(i)
has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent Directors; and
(ii)
is chaired by an independent Director,
and disclose:
(iii)
the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v)
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, experience, independence, and knowledge of the entity
to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities
effectively.
YES The Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter provides for
the establishment of a Remuneration and Nomination Committee and (where
possible) shall consist of not less than three members with a majority of
members independent non-executive Directors, with any director to be
appointed as Chair.
During the Reporting Period the Committee consisted of five members, Mr Zhui
Pei Yeo (independent Committee Chair) Mr Stephen Weir (non-independent),
Mr Stephen Layton (independent), Mr Richard Morrow (independent) and Mr
Frederico Alvarez-Demalde (non-independent).
A copy of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on
the
Company’s
website
https://eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-
are/corporate-governance.
The qualifications of the directors and number of meetings held and attended
by directors is provided in the Company’s annual report.

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Recommendation 2.2

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

YES

The Board regularly evaluates the mix of skills, experience, and diversity at the Board level. The Board believes that a highly credentialed Board, with a diverse background, skills and perspective will be effective in supporting and enabling delivery of good governance for the Company and value for the Company’s shareholders.

As at 30 June 2024, the Board comprised of five directors from diverse backgrounds with a range of business experience, skills and attributes. The following demonstrates the skills and experience of the directors across several dimensions that are relevant to the Company:

Skill area Skill area
Strategy and leadership Operational Leadership
Policy Development Global Experience
Corporate Governance Client Engagement
Financial analysis and capital
markets expertise
Industry Relations
Capital Markets Leadership
Risk and compliance oversight Ethics and Integrity
Executive Management Contribution
Exploration and mining businesses Negotiation
Commercial Experience Critical Thinker Ability
Legal and regulatory approval Crisis Management Ability
Organisational culture Critical and Innovative thinking
Health, Safety, Social and
Environmental Responsibility
Negotiation and Influence
Stakeholder communication and
engagement
Enabling Innovation and
Technology

In addition, the Board Charter requires the disclosure of each Board member’s qualifications and expertise. Full details as to each Director and senior executive’s relevant skills and experience are available in the Company’s Annual Report.

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Recommendation 2.3

A listed entity should disclose:

  • (a) A listed entity should disclose:

  • (b) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors;

  • (c) if a director has an interest, position or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3, but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and

  • (d) the length of service of each director.

COMPLY

YES

EXPLANATION

The Board Charter requires the disclosure of the names of Directors
by the Board to be independent.
considered
During the Reporting Period the Board considers Mr Stephen Layton, Mr
Richard Morrow and Zhui Pei Yeo to be independent. The Board considers that
Mr Oliver Kleinhempel is not independent due to his material contractual
relationship or supplier for last 3 years and Mr Stephen Weir as non-
independent as he represent or is affiliated with substantial shareholder.
Independent
Date of
Length of
Directors
Appointment
Service (as at 30
June 2024)
Stephen Layton –
14-11-2017
6 years, 7 months
Non-Executive
Director
Richard Morrow –
16-03-2021
3 years, 3 months
Non-Executive
Director
Zhui Pei Yeo –
12-08-2019
4 years, 10
Non-Executive
months
Director
Non -Independent
Date of
Length of
Directors
Appointment
Service (as at 30
June 2024)
Oliver Kleinhempel –
12-08-2019
4 years, 10
Non-Executive
months
Chairman
Stephen Weir –
19-01-2024
5 months
Non-Executive
Director
The Board has considered the holdings of securities in the Company by the
Non-Executive Directors and is of the opinion that their interests in shares
would not materially interfere with, or could be reasonably perceived to interfere
with, the independent exercise of their judgement in their position as a director.
The Board also considers that Non-Executive Directors are otherwise free from
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reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of their
judgement, and that the Non-Executive Directors are able to fulfil the role of
independent directors for the purposes of the ASX Recommendations.
The Board notes that following the reporting period, Zhui Pei Yeo on 14 August
2024 became a substantial shareholder of the Company.
Recommendation 2.4
A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be independent
Directors.
YES The Company’s Board Charter requires that, where practical, the majority of
the Board should be independent.
During the Reporting Period of the Company there were 3 independent
directors out of 5 on the Board.
The Company considers that Mr Oliver Kleinhempel and Mr Stephen Weir (non-
independent Directors) a great benefit in developing the Company’s tungsten
and minerals portfolio, given their wealth of technical and management
experience in the minerals and processing business.
Recommendation 2.5
The Chair of the Board of a listed entity should be an independent
Director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
NO The Board Charter provides that, where practical, the Chair of the Board should
be an independent Director and should not be the CEO/Managing Director.
During the Reporting Period, the Chair of the Company was Mr Oliver
Kleinhempel, who was not an independent Director and Mr Kevin MacNeill, the
appointed CEO, providing a separation between the role of Chair and CEO.
Recommendation 2.6
A listed entity should have a program for inducting new Directors and
providing appropriate professional development opportunities for
continuing Directors to develop and maintain the skills and
knowledge needed to perform their role as a Director effectively.
YES In accordance with the Company’s Board Charter, the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee is responsible for the approval and review of induction
and continuing professional development programs and procedures for
Directors to ensure that they can effectively discharge their responsibilities. The
Company Secretary is responsible for facilitating inductions and professional
development.
Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should instill and continually reinforce a culture across
the organisation of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly.
Recommendation 3.1
(a) A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
YES In order to reinforce the Company's values which, underpin how the Company
undertakes its business, it has adopted a Statement of Values. The Statement
of Values is the guiding principle and norm that define what type of organisation
it aspires to be and what it requires from its directors.
The
values
of
EQ
Resources
are
available
at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/our-purpose-positioning-
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The Company’s Corporate Values are:
Act Safe. Feel Safe.

Act safe at work. Care and respect each other.

Feel safe to be yourself.
Embrace Difference

Diversity of thinking, skills and background creates value and drives
innovation.
Tread Lightly

Embed resource efficiency to minimise environmental footprint and
deliver positive societal impact.
Dig Deep

Go one better. Strive to continuously learn and improve. Challenge the
status quo.
Buddy Up

Collaboration is key to realising shared value.
Lead with Integrity

Have courage to do the right thing. Be accountable.
The Company’s Management is responsible for instilling these values across
the organisation.
Recommendation 3.2
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors, senior
executives and employees; and
(b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of
any material breaches of that code.
YES The Company’s Corporate Code of Conduct applies to the Company’s
Directors, senior executives and employees.
The
Company’s
Corporate
Code
of
Conduct
is
available
at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance.
The Code of Conduct sets out:
(i)
the standards of ethical behaviour and good corporate governance
that are required to be achieved by the Board, Senior Management
and employees; and
(ii)
how the Company will engender good corporate governance
practices and encourage observance of the standards of behaviour
and good corporate governance set out herein
Any material breach of the Company’s policies, including any breach of the
Code of Conduct is reported at the following Board meeting or earlier if required.

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Recommendation 3.3
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of
any material incidents reported under that policy.
YES EQ Resources has a Whistleblower Policy which is available at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance.
The purpose of the Whistleblower Policy is to:
(a) encourage and support people to feel confident to speak up safely and
securely if they become aware of wrong-doing or illegal or improper conduct
within the Company;
(b) provide information and guidance on how to report such conduct, how
reports will be handled and investigated in a timely manner and the support
and protections available if a report is made;
(c) set out the responsibilities of the Company and its management in
upholding the Company’s commitment to reporting any illegal, unethical or
improper conduct; and
(d) promote ethical behaviour and a culture of speaking up to deter wrong-
doing.
Any material breach of the Company’s policies, including any breach of the
Whistleblower Policy are reported at the following Board meeting or earlier if
required.
Recommendation 3.4
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and
(b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of
any material breaches of that policy.
YES EQ Resources has an Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy which is available at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance.
EQ Resources is committed to conducting all of its business activities and
prohibits any activity that seeks to bribe, corrupt or otherwise improperly
influence a Public Official, individual or entity in the public or private sector, to
act (or omit to act) in a way that differs from the proper performance of their role
or function.
Any material breach of the Company’s policies, including any breach of the Anti-
bribery and Corruption Policy are reported at the following Board meeting or
earlier if required.
Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
A listed entity should have appropriate processes to verify the integrity of its corporate reports.
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
PARTIALLY The Company’s Audit and Risk Committee Charter provides for the
establishment of the Audit and Risk Committee and (where possible) shall
consist of not less than three members with a majority of members independent
non-executive Directors, with any director to be appointed as Chair.

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COMPLY EXPLANATION During the Reporting Period the Committee consisted of four members, Mr Stephen Weir (non-independent Committee Chair), Mr Oliver Kleinhempel (not independent), Mr Zhui Pei Yeo (independent) and Mr Richard Morrow (independent).

  • (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

committee; and The Company’s Audit and Risk Charter is available at https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate- (5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances governance. of the members at those meetings; or The qualifications of directors and number of meetings held and attended by directors is provided in the Company’s annual report. (a) (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. Recommendation 4.2 The Company’s Audit and Risk Committee Charter requires the CEO and CFO The Board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s PARTIALLY (or, if none, the person(s) fulfilling those functions) to provide a sign off on these financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and terms. CFO a declaration that the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with The Company has obtained a sign off on these terms for each of its quarterlies, the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view half year and annual financial statements in the past financial year. The of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the declarations are usually signed by the CEO, Mr Kevin MacNeill. opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. Recommendation 4.3 It is the Board's responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity of any YES framework exists within the entity. This includes internal controls to deal with periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is not audited both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the or reviewed by an external auditor. safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators. The integrity of any periodic corporate report the Company releases to the market that is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor is reviewed by the CFO together with the CEO and ultimately by the Board to verify its integrity before being released.

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Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should make timely and balanced disclosure of all matters concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or
value of its securities.
Recommendation 5.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for complying
with its continuous disclosure obligations under listing rule 3.1.
YES The Communication and Continuous Disclosure Policy provides details of the
Company’s disclosure policy. In addition, the Corporate Governance Plan
details the Company’s disclosure requirements as required by the ASX Listing
Rules and other relevant legislation.
The Corporate Governance Plan, which incorporates the Board Charter, is
available on the Company website.
Recommendation 5.2
A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all
material market announcements promptly after they have been
made.
YES The Company has set up External notifications so that all board members
receive a notification from ASX as soon as an announcement has been
released. The Company also circulates all price sensitive announcements to
the Board ahead of the release being made.
Recommendation 5.3
A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or analyst
presentation should release a copy of the presentation materials on
the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.
YES The Company will ensure that all substantive presentations are released to the
market to enable security holders the opportunity to access the material
included in the presentation.
Principle 6:Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should provide its security holders with appropriate information and facilities to allow them to exercise their rights as security holders effectively.
Recommendation 6.1
A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
YES Information about the Company and its governance is available in the
Corporate
Governance
Plan
is
available
at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance.

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Recommendation 6.2
A listed entity should have an investor relations program that
facilitates effective two-way communication with investors
YES The Company’s Communication and Disclosure Policy aims to promote and
facilitate effective two-way communication with investors. The Strategy outlines
a range of ways in which information is communicated to shareholders and is
available on the Company’s website as part of the Company’s Corporate
Governance Plan.
Recommendation 6.3
A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages
participation at meetings of security holders.
YES Shareholders are encouraged to participate at all general meetings and AGMs
of the Company. Upon the despatch of any notice of meeting and
accompanying materials to Shareholders, the Company Secretary shall send
out material stating that all Shareholders are encouraged to participate at the
meeting.
Details regarding the timing and location of the Company’s General Meetings
or Annual General Meeting are disclosed to the ASX in advance to encourage
attendance by shareholders.
Time is also set aside at the AGM for the Board and Senior Executives to
respond to any shareholder queries.
Recommendation 6.4
A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a
meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a
show of hands.
YES In order to ascertain the true will of the Company’s security holders attending
and voting at its security holder meetings, whether attendance is in person,
electronically or by proxy or other representative, in all situations where this can
be achieved the Company will conduct the voting procedure by a poll.
Recommendation 6.5
A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity and
its security registry electronically.
YES The Shareholder Communication Strategy ensures all investors have equal and
timely access to material information concerning the Company. Links are made
available to the Company’s website on which all information provided to the
ASX is immediately posted.
Shareholder queries should be referred to the Company Secretary at first
instance.
The Company’s share registry is able to provide the security holder the option
to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and
its security registry electronically.

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RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLY EXPLANATION Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness of that framework. Recommendation 7.1 The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan contains an Audit and Risk Committee Charter that provides for the creation of an Audit and Risk The board of a listed entity should: PARTIALY Committee with at least three members, the majority of whom must be (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: independent Directors, and which must be chaired by an independent Director. (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent During the Reporting Period the Committee consisted of four members, Mr directors; and Stephen Weir (non-independent Committee Chair), Mr Oliver Kleinhempel (not independent), Mr Zhui Pei Yeo (independent) and Mr Richard Morrow (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (independent). (3) the charter of the committee; All directors participated in the Audit and Risk Committee, with the majority of (4) the members of the committee; and the directors being non-independent. (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the The Company’s Audit and Risk Charter is available at committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate- of the members at those meetings; or governance . (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) The qualifications of directors and number of meetings held and attended by above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing directors is provided in the Company’s annual report.

(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.
The qualifications of directors and number of meetings held and attended by
directors is provided in the Company’s annual report.
The qualifications of directors and number of meetings held and attended by
directors is provided in the Company’s annual report.
Recommendation 7.2 The Audit and Risk Committee Charter requires that the Audit or the Risk
The Board or a committee of the Board should: YES Committee (or, in its absence, the Board) should, at least twice annually, satisfy
itself that the Company’s risk management framework continues to be sound.
(a) review
the
entity’s
risk
management
framework
with
management at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues
to be sound; and
The Company has undertaken a review of the Company’s risk management
framework in the FY24 financial year.
(b) disclose in relation to each reporting period, whether such a
review has taken place.

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Recommendation 7.3

A listed entity should disclose:

  • (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or

  • (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes.

COMPLY

YES

EXPLANATION

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter requires the Audit and Risk Committee to monitor the need for an internal audit function.

The Company did not have an internal audit function for the past financial year. The Company employed the following process for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes:

  • (i) the Audit and Risk Committee monitors the need for an internal audit function having regard to the size, location and complexity of the Company’s operations;

  • (ii) the Audit and Risk Committee periodically undertakes an internal review of financial systems and processes where systems are considered to require improvement these systems are developed; and

  • (iii) The Audit and Risk Committee reviews risk management and internal compliance procedures and monitors the quality of the accounting function.

Recommendation 7.4

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

YES

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter requires the Audit and Risk Committee to assist management determine whether the Company has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks.

The Audit and Risk Charter requires the Company to 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. The Company discloses this information in its Annual Report.

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Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly
A listed entity should pay director remuneration sufficient to attract and retain high quality directors and design its executive remuneration to attract, retain and motivate
high quality senior executives and to align their interests with the creation of value for security holders and with the entity’s values and risk appetite.
Recommendation 8.1
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the
committee met throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of
remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that
such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.
YES The Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter provides
for the establishment of a Remuneration and Nomination Committee and
(where possible) shall consist of not less than three members with a majority of
members independent non-executive Directors, with any director to be
appointed as Chair.
During the Reporting Period the Remuneration and Nomination Committee was
Chaired by independent Non-Executive Director, Zhui Pei Yeo and consists of
the following members; Mr Stephen Weir (non-independent), Mr Stephen
Layton (independent), Mr Richard Morrow (independent) and Mr Frederico
Alvarez-Demalde (non-independent).
A copy of the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter,
which is part of the Company’s Corporate Governance Plan, is available on the
Company’s
website
https://eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-
are/corporate-governance.
The qualifications of directors and number of meetings held and attended by
directors is provided in the Company’s annual report.
Details of meetings of the Committee are disclosed in the Annual Report.
Recommendation 8.2
A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices
regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the
remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives.
YES The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan requires the Board to disclose its
policies and practices regarding the remuneration of Directors and senior
executives, which is disclosed in its Annual Report.

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Recommendation 8.3
A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into
transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise)
which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
YES The Company had an equity-based remuneration scheme during the past
financial year. The Company’s Corporate Governance Plan prohibits Key
Management Personnel entering into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the
scheme.
Executives are prohibited from entering into transactions or arrangements
which limit the economic risk of participating in equity-based remuneration or in
unvested entitlements.
During the year, the Company updated the Securities Trading Policy. The
Company’s
Securities
Trading
Policy
can
be
viewed
at
https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/who-we-are/corporate-governance

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