FENIX RESOURCES LTD — Governance Information 2019

Sep 24, 2019

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity:

Name of entity:
FENIX RESOURCES LIMITED
ABN / ARBN: 68 125 323 622	Financial year ended:
68 125 323 622	30 JUNE 2019

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://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 25 September 2019 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 25 September 2019

Name of Secretary authorising lodgement: MATTHEW FOY

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 [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
1.2	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 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 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 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
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 ☐at [insert location] … and the length of service of each director: ☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐at [insert location]	☐ 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 http://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/ … 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 http://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/	☐ 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 http://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/ … 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 http://fenixresources.com.au/about/corporate-governance/ … 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 Statement OR ☐ 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 STATEMENT

Introduction

Since the introduction of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations ("ASX Guidelines" or “the Recommendations”), the Company has sought to adopt systems of control and accountability as the basis for the administration of corporate governance. Some of these policies and procedures are summarised in this report. Commensurate with the spirit of the ASX Guidelines, the Company has followed each Recommendation where the Board has considered the Recommendation to be an appropriate benchmark for corporate governance practices, taking into account factors such as the size of the Company, the Board, resources available and activities of the Company. Where, after due consideration, the Company's corporate governance practices depart from the Recommendations, the Board has offered full disclosure of the nature of, and reason for, the adoption of its own practice.

The Board of the Company 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.

Further information about the Company's corporate governance practices is set out on the Company's website at www.fenixresources.com.au. In accordance with the recommendations of the ASX, information published on the Company's website includes:

Environmental Policy Audit Committee Charter Board Charter Code of Conduct for Directors, Senior Executive & Employees Continuous Disclosure Policy Ethics and Conduct Policy Remuneration Committee Charter Risk Management Statement Shareholder Communications Policy Directors Disclosure Obligations Diversity Policy Securities Trading Policy

Explanation for Departures from Best Practice Recommendations

During the 2019 financial year the Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Principles and the corresponding Best Practice Recommendations as published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council ("Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3rd Edition”) and has adopted the revised Principles and Recommendations taking effect from reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014. Significant policies and details of any significant deviations from the principles are specified below.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 1 Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight

Role of the Board of Directors

The role of the Board is to increase shareholder value within an appropriate framework which safeguards the rights and interests of the Company’s shareholders and to ensure the Company is properly managed.

In order to fulfil this role, the Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Company including formulating its strategic direction, setting remuneration and monitoring the performance of Directors.

In complying with Recommendation 1.1 of the Corporate Governance Council, the Board has adopted a Board Charter which defines the roles and responsibilities expressly reserved to the Board and those delegated to management. A copy of the Board Charter is available on the Company’s website.

Appointment and Election of Directors

The Board ensures that prior to appointing a director or recommending a new candidate for election as a director that appropriate checks are undertaken as to the persons character, experience, education, criminal record and

bankruptcy history. Security holders will be provided with all relevant information in the Board’s possession, relevant on a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director.

Written Agreements

The Company has a written agreement with each Director setting out the terms of their appointment.

Company Secretary

The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board.

Diversity

The Board has adopted a diversity policy that details the purpose of the policy and the employee selection and appointment guidelines, consistent with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Council. The Board believes that the adoption of an efficient diversity policy has the effect of broadening the employee recruitment pool, supporting employee retention, including different perspectives and is socially and economically responsible governance practice. The Company currently has one full time employee.

The Company, in keeping with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Council provides the following information regarding the proportion of gender diversity in the organisation as at 23 September 2019:

	Proportion of female / total number ofpersons employed
Females employed in the Companyas a whole	1/7
Females employed in the Companyin seniorpositions	0/2
Females appointed as a Director of the Company	0/4

The recommendations of the Corporate Governance Council relating to reporting require a Board to set measurable objectives for achieving diversity within the organisation, and to report against them on an annual basis. The Company has implemented measurable objectives as follows:

Measurable Objective	Objective Satisfied	Comment
Adoption and promotion of a Formal Diversity Policy	Yes	The Company has adopted a formal diversity policy which has been made publicly available via the ASX and the Company’s website.
To ensure Company policies are consistent with and aligned with the goals of the DiversityPolicy	Yes	The Company’s selection, remuneration and promotion practices are merit based and as such are consistent with thegoals of the Company’s DiversityPolicy.
To provide flexible work and salary arrangements to accommodate family commitments, study and self- improvement goals, cultural traditions and other personal choices of current andpotential employees.	Yes	The Company will, where considered reasonable, and without prejudice, accommodate requests for flexible working arrangements.
To implement clear and transparent policies governing reward and recognitionpractices.	Yes	The Company grants reward and promotion based on merit and responsibility as part of its annual and ongoing reviewprocesses.
To provide relevant and challenging professional development and training opportunities for all employees.	Yes	The Company seeks to continually encourage self- improvement in all employees, irrespective of seniority, ability or experience, through external and internal training courses, regular staff meetings and relevant on job mentoring.

The Company has not implemented specific measurable objectives regarding the proportion of females to be employed within the organisation or implement requirements for a proportion of female candidates for employment and Board positions. The Board considers that the setting of quantitative gender based measurable targets is not consistent with the merit and ability based policies currently implemented by the Company. The Board will consider the future implementation of gender based diversity measurable objectives when it is more appropriate to the size and nature of the Company’s operations.

Board Processes

An agenda for Board meetings is determined to ensure certain standing information is addressed and other items which are relevant to reporting deadlines and or regular review are scheduled when appropriate. The agenda is regularly reviewed by the Chairman, the Non-Executive Directors and the Company Secretary.

Evaluation of Senior Executive Performance

The Company has not complied with Recommendation 1.7 of the Corporate Governance Council as it has not undertaken a formal review of the performance of the Board and its committees, its individual Directors and senior executives for the year ended 30 June 2019.

As the Company progresses its current projects, the Board intends to follow established appropriate evaluation procedures. The Board as a whole assesses the performance of the chairman on an informal basis.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 2 Structure the Board to Add Value

Nomination Committee

The Board does not have a separate Nomination Committee comprising of a majority of independent Directors and as such does not comply with Recommendation 2.1 of the Corporate Governance Council. The selection and appointment process for Directors is carried out by the full Board. The Board considers that given the importance of Board composition it is appropriate that all members of the Board partake in such decision making. The Company does not have a Nomination Committee Charter.

Board Composition

The Constitution of the Company provides that the number of Directors shall not be less than three. There is no requirement for any shareholding qualification.

The membership of the Board, its activities and composition is subject to periodic review. The criteria for determining the identification and appointment of a suitable candidate for the Board shall include the quality of the individual, background of experience and achievement, compatibility with other Board members, credibility within the scope of activities of the Company, intellectual ability to contribute to Board discussions and physical ability to undertake Board duties and responsibilities.

Directors are initially appointed by the Board and are subject to re-election by shareholders at the next general meeting. In any event a minimum of one third of the Directors are subject to re-election by shareholders at each general meeting.

The Directors have been chosen for their particular expertise to provide the company with a competent and well-rounded decision-making body and which will assist the company and shareholders in meeting their objectives.

As at September 2019, the term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this report is as follows and details of the professional skills and expertise of each of the Directors are set out in the Directors’ Report.

Name	Position	Term in Office
Mr Bevan Tarratt	Non-Executive Chairman	Appointed 11 August 2015
Mr Petar Tomasevic	Non-Executive Director	Appointed 2 November 2017
Mr Robert Brierley	Managing Director	Appointed 1 June 2018
Mr Garry Plowright	Executive Director	Appointed 21 November 2018

The Directors meet frequently, both formally and informally, so that they maintain a thorough understanding of the Company's business and ensure that the Company's policies of corporate governance are adhered to.

Skills and Experience

The Board has considered the key skill sets that would be appropriate for the organisation in its present stage. Skill sets currently on the Company’s Board include technical, financial, legal, managerial, corporate, and commercial.

Key skill sets for the Board include:

• exploration, mining and development;

• accounting and corporate finance;

• business and industry strategic planning;

• risk management; and

• capital raising and IPOs

The Board currently comprises four members. The Board has assessed the independence of its Non-Executive Directors according to the definition contained within the ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines and has concluded that at the date of this report both current Non-Executive Directors being Mr Tarratt and Mr Tomasevic meet the recommended independence criteria.

At this stage of the Groups development the Board believes that there is an appropriate mix of skills, experience, expertise and diversity on the Board. In the coming years as the Group assesses development options additional expertise may be required and at that time further consideration will be given to ensuring the Board has an appropriate mix of skills and diversity.

Roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent)

The role of Chairman was exercised by Mr Tarratt during the financial year. The Company did not have a Chief Executive Officer during the financial year and accordingly the Company complies with Recommendation 2.5 of the Corporate Governance Council.

Induction program

The Company has a program for inducting new Directors and provides appropriate professional development opportunities for Directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles as Directors effectively.

All Directors are encouraged to attend professional education courses relevant to their roles.

Independent Professional Advice and Access to Information

Each Director has the right to access all relevant information in respect of the Company and to make appropriate enquiries of senior management. Each Director has the right to seek independent professional advice at the Company’s expense, subject to the prior approval of the Chairman, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 3 Act Ethically and Responsibly

The Board actively promotes ethical and responsible decision making.

Code of Conduct

The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to all employees, executives and Directors of the Company, and as such complies with Recommendation 3.1 of the Corporate Governance Council. This Code addresses expectations for conduct in accordance with legal requirements and agreed ethical standards. A copy of the Code is available on the Company’s website.

Guidelines for Trading in Company Securities

The Board has committed to ensuring that the Company, its Directors and executives comply with their legal obligations as well as conducting their business in a transparent and ethical manner. The Board has adopted a procedure on dealing in the Company’s securities by Directors, officers and employees which prohibits dealing in the Company’s securities when those persons possess inside information.

The guidelines also provide that the acknowledgement of the Chairman or the Board should be obtained prior to trading. In the case of a Director, acknowledgement from the entire Board must be obtained prior to trading. A summary of the Guidelines is available on the Company’s website.

The Company’s policy restricts, notwithstanding exceptional circumstances, the trading in Company’s securities by those individuals covered by the policy such that the Disclosure Officer (Company Secretary) and at least one Board member’s clearance is required prior to any trading.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 4 Safeguarding Integrity in Corporate Reporting

Audit Committee

The Company’s Audit committee members comprises Mr Bevan Tarratt, Mr Petar Tomasevic, Mr Garry Plowright and Mr Matthew Foy and is was Chaired by Mr Tarratt who is considered independent. The Audit Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website.

Qualifications and experience of members of the Audit Committee are found under the directors’ profile in both the Annual report and on the Company’s website at Directors and Management. Subsequent to the reporting period one meeting of the Audit Committee was held.

The Company’s policy is to appoint external auditors who clearly demonstrate quality and independence. Performance of the external auditor is reviewed annually by the Board. Audit Partner rotation is as required by the Corporations Act 2001. The external auditor is requested to attend the annual general meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report.

Financial Reporting

The Board relies on its Directors to monitor the internal controls within the Company. Financial performance is monitored on a regular basis by the Board and is discussed by the Board at its Board meetings. Before it approves the Company’s financial statements for a financial period, the Board receives makes 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.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 5 Make Timely and Balanced Disclosure

Continuous Disclosure

The Board is committed to the promotion of investor confidence by providing full and timely information to all security holders and market participants about the Company’s activities and to comply with the continuous disclosure requirements contained in the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities Exchange’s Listing Rules. The Company has established written policies and procedures, designed to ensure compliance with the ASX Listing Rule Requirements, in accordance with Recommendation 5.1 of the Corporate Governance Council. A copy of the Company’s Disclosure Policy is available on the Company’s website.

Continuous disclosure is discussed at all regular Board meetings and on an ongoing basis the Board ensures that all activities are reviewed with a view to the necessity for disclosure to security holders.

In accordance with ASX Listing Rules the Company Secretary is appointed as the Company’s Disclosure Officer.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 6 Respect the Rights of Security Holders

Communications

The Board fully supports security holder participation at general meetings as well as ensuring that communications with security holders are effective and clear. This has been incorporated into a formal

Shareholder Communication Policy, in accordance with Recommendation 6.1 of the Corporate Governance Council. A copy of the policy is available on the Company’s website.

In addition to electronic communication via the ASX website, the Company publishes all significant announcements together with all quarterly reports. These documents are available in both hardcopy on request and on the Company website at www.fenixresources.com.au

Security holders have the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the Company and its security registry electronically.

Shareholders are able to pose questions on the audit process and the financial statements directly to the independent auditor who attends the Company Annual General Meeting for that purpose.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 7 Recognise and Manage Risk

Risk Management Policy

The Company’s Risk committee members comprises Mr Bevan Tarratt, Mr Robert Brierley, Mr Garry Plowright and Mr Matthew Foy and is was Chaired by Mr Tarratt who is considered independent. The Risk Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website. No meeting of the Risk committee was held during the period following the acquisition of the Iron Ridge Project, WA.

Qualifications and experience of members of the Risk Committee are found under the directors’ profile in both the Annual report and on the Company’s website at Directors and Management. Subsequent to the reporting period one meeting of the Risk Committee was held. The Board is responsible for supervising management’s framework of control and accountability systems to enable risk to be assessed and managed.

Recognise and manage risk

Risk management and the internal control system

The Board has responsibility for identifying, assessing, treating and monitoring risks.

In order to implement the Company’s Risk Management Policy, it was considered important that the Company establish an internal control regime in order to:

• Assist the Company to achieve its strategic objectives;

• Safeguard the assets and interests of the Company and its stakeholders; and

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of external reporting.

Key identified risks to the business are monitored on an ongoing basis, and at least annually, as follows:

• Business risk management

The Company manages its activities within budgets and operational and strategic plans.

• Internal controls

The Board has implemented internal control processes typical for the Company’s size and stage of development. It ensures the proper functioning of internal controls and in addition it obtains advice from the external auditors as considered necessary.

• Financial reporting

Directors approve budgets for the Company and review performance against budgets at each Board Meeting.

• Environment and safety

The Company is committed to ensuring that sound environmental management and safety practices are maintained in its exploration activities. This is achieved by training staff and ensuring that they are aware of and follow all legislative, Company and industry standards in relation to environmental management and safety practices.

The Company’s risk management strategy is evolving and its development is an ongoing process. It is recognised that the level and extent of the strategy will develop with the growth of and changes in the Company’s activities.

The Company has not yet developed a formal risk management and internal control system to identify and manage material business risks.

Risk Reporting

As the Board has responsibility for the monitoring of risk management it has not required a formal report regarding the material risks that have been identified and whether those risks are managed effectively therefore not complying with Recommendation 7.2 of the Corporate Governance Council. The Board believes that the Company’s affairs are not of sufficient complexity to justify the implementation of a more formal system than that which is in place for identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing risk.

Material risk

Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability Risks

The Company is focused on the discovery and exploitation of mineral deposits and operates in diverse physical environments. As a result there is some potential for material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.

The Company is very aware of the potential for risk in this area and is committed to ensuring that sound environmental management and safety practices are carried out in its exploration activities.

FEX's underlying goals relating to environmental sustainability are to minimise any adverse impacts upon the environment resulting from the Company's activities.

The Company's activities are conducted in a manner that minimises our environmental "footprint" as much as possible, and are conducted strictly in accordance with all necessary permits and approvals from regulators.

The Company does not believe it is of a size that warrants an internal audit function. The Board acknowledges that it is responsible for the overall internal control framework, but recognises that no cost effective internal control system will preclude all errors and irregularities. To assist in discharging this responsibility, the Board has instigated an internal control framework that deals with:

• Financial reporting - there is a comprehensive budgeting system with an annual budget, updated on a regular basis approved by the Board. Monthly actual results are reported against these budgets.

• Investment appraisal - the Company has clearly defined guidelines for capital expenditure including annual budgets, detailed appraisal and review procedures, levels of authority and due diligence requirements where businesses or assets are being acquired or divested.

• Quality and integrity of personnel - the Company's policies are detailed in an approved induction manual. Formal appraisals are conducted annually for all employees.

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 8 Remunerate Fairly and Responsibly

Remuneration Committee

The Board does have a separate Remuneration Committee that comprises Mr Tarratt, Mr Plowright and Mr Tomasevic. The Remuneration Committee is Chaired by independent director Mr Tarratt. Remuneration arrangements for Directors are recommended by the Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee is responsible for setting performance criteria, performance monitors, share option schemes, superannuation, termination and retirement entitlements, and professional indemnity and liability insurance cover.

Two meetings of the Remuneration Committee were held during the period. All matters of remuneration continue to be decided upon in accordance with Corporations Act requirements, by ensuring that no Director participates in any deliberations regarding their own remuneration or related issues.

Distinguish Between Executive and Non-Executive Remuneration

The Company does distinguish between the remuneration policies of its Executive and Non-Executive Directors in accordance with Recommendation 8.2 of the Corporate Governance Council.

Executive Directors may receive remuneration which may include performance based components, designed to reward and motivate, which may include the granting of share options, subject to shareholder approval and vesting conditions relating to continuity of engagement.

Non-Executive Directors receive fees agreed on an annual basis by the Board, within total Non-Executive remuneration limits voted upon by shareholders at Annual General Meetings. In the current financial year, NonExecutive Director received share options as remuneration and further details are outlined in the Annual Report.

The Remuneration Committee Charter ensures ensure that participants do not enter into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives) or otherwise) which limit the economic risk and participation in the scheme.