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GRANGE RESOURCES LIMITED. Governance Information 2016

Feb 28, 2016

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Governance Information

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

Grange Resources Limited

ABN/ARBN ABN/ARBN Financialyear ended
80 009 132 405 31 December 2015

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at the end of this Appendix 4G, and at:[3]

  • these pages of our annual report:

  • this URL on our website: http://www.grangeresources.com.au/php/page.php?grangeS+8

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 29 February 2016 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date here: 29 February 2016 Sign here:

Company Secretary Print name: Piers Lewis

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.

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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… 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 this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake
appropriate
checks before appointing
a
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable

2

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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a
listed entity should be
accountable directly to the
board, through the chair, on
all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the
board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
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
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
at this location:
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/clients/grange/downloads/diversity_policy_-_4_november_2011.pdf
…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
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable

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Corporate Governance Council
recommendation
Corporate Governance Council
recommendation
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed … We haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
(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.
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable

5

Corporate Governance Council
recommendation
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed … We haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 2- STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

6

Corporate Governance Council Corporate Governance Council We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed … We haveNOTfollowed
recommendation the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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
[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 this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
an explanation why that
is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
(2) is
chaired
by
an
at this location:
independent director,
and disclose: http://www.grangeresources.com.au/clients/grange/downloads/remuneration__nomination_committee_charter_-
(3) the charter of the
committee;
(4) the members of the
_approved_28_august_2014.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
committee; and  at this location:
(5) as at the end of each
reporting period, the
number of times the
_________
Insert location here
committee
met
throughout
the
period
and
the
individual
attendances
of
the
members
at
those
[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
meetings;OR
(b) if it does not have a
 at this location:
nomination committee,
disclose that fact and the _________
Insert location here
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
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discharge its duties and
responsibilities
effectively.
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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
2.3 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… the length of service of each director:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement

8

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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
an explanation why
that is so in our Corporate
Governance StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
2.5 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
2.6 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable

9

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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement
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
[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at this location:
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/clients/grange/downloads/audit_and_risk_committee_charter.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

[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:
an explanation why that
is so in our Corporate
Governance Statement

10

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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
(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.
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here

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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity that
does not hold an
annual general
meeting 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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 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 this location:
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/php/page.php?grangeS+8
and
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/php/page.php?grangeS+9
 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement

13

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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so 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:
[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at this location:
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/clients/grange/downloads/4~risk_management.pdf
… and the information referred to inparagraphs(4)and(5):
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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
(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.
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
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 we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement
7.3 A
listed
entity
should
disclose:
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it performs:
 an explanation why
that is so in our

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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
(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.
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement
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
[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at this location:
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable

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Corporate Governance Council
recommendation
Corporate Governance Council
recommendation
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed … We haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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.
http://www.grangeresources.com.au/clients/grange/downloads/remuneration__nomination_committee_charter_-
approved_28_august_2014.pdf
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
_Insert location here

[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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here

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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
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 StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 we are an externally
managed entity and
this recommendation
is therefore not
applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an
equity-based
remuneration
scheme should:
(a) have a policy on whether
participants
are
permitted to enter into
transactions
(whether
through
the
use
of
derivatives or otherwise)
which limit the economic
risk of participating in
the scheme; and
(b) disclose that policy or a
summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
StatementOR
 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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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 haveNOTfollowed
the recommendation in
full for the whole of the
period above. We have
disclosed …
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative
to
Recommendation 1.1
for
externally
managed
listed
entities:
The responsible entity of an
externally
managed
listed
entity should disclose:
(a) the
arrangements
between the responsible
entity
and
the
listed
entity for managing the
affairs of the listed entity;
(b) the
role
and
responsibility
of
the
board of the responsible
entity
for
overseeing
those arrangements.
… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement
- Alternative
to
Recommendations 8.1,
8.2
and
8.3
for
externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed
entity should clearly disclose
the terms governing the
remuneration
of
the
manager.
… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why
that is so in our
Corporate Governance
Statement

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GRANGE RESOURCES LIMITED CORPORATE GOVERANCE STATEMENT 31 DECEMBER 2015

ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – Third Edition released March 2014

Corporate Governance is framework of rules, relationships, systems and processes within and by which authority is exercised and controlled within corporations.

  • Provides Investor Confidence

  • This is about how we run our Companies, not just what we include in our Corporate Governance Statements in Annual Report

  • Applies to all ASX listed companies – use the if not why not approach

  • Under ASX listing Rule 4.10.3 need to include Corporate Governance Statement in Annual Report that meets the requirements of the rule (or detail URL for the page in its website where such a statement is located). Statement must include how corporation is following each individual recommendation

  • If Corporate Governance Statement not Contained within Annual Report, it must be lodged at same time as Annual Report

  • There are 29 Recommendations with commentary (very helpful) - however the commentary provided is for guidance only and does not trigger disclosure obligations under ASX Listing Rules.

  • In Corp Government Statement ensure appropriate commentary is given on how the guideline has been met not just “the entity complies with this recommendation”.

  • Also ensure detailed commentary is made when recommendation not complied with other than “due to size and circumstance”.

  • New procedure – Listed companies must lodge an Appendix 4G with its annual report. The CGS must be approved by the Board and dated as such.

  • Apply from 1 July 2014 – (i.e. For 2015 financial year) – early adoption encouraged.

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8 key principles:

  1. Lay solid foundations for management oversight

  2. Structure Board to add value

  3. Act ethically and responsibly

  4. Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

  5. Make timely and balanced disclosure

  6. Respect rights of security holders

  7. Recognise and manage risk

  8. Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Principle Recommendations Commentary
1. Lay solid foundations
for management
oversight:
Roles and
responsibilities for
board and
management and
how their
performance is
monitored and
evaluated.
1.1: Listed Entity should disclose:
(a) respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and
those delegated to management
The Company's Constitution vests management and control of the
business and the Company's affairs in the Board.
The Board's primary role is to enhance shareholder value. It is
responsible for providing a leadership role and for providing overall
stewardship of the organisation. The Board oversees Grange's
strategic direction and the conduct of business activities by the
management team for the benefit of Grange shareholders.
Board Functions
Specific accountabilities and responsibilities of the Board include:

Developing long-term objectives and strategy in conjunction
with management;

Reviewing and approving plans, new investments, major
capital and operating expenditures and major funding
activities proposed by management;

Reviewing and approving policies, goals, targets and budgets;

Defining and setting performance expectations for the
Company and monitoring actual performance;

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 Appointing and reviewing the performance of the Managing Director and senior management;  Assuring itself that there are effective health, safety, environmental and operational procedures in place;  Ensuring that there is effective budgeting and financial supervision and that appropriate audit arrangements are in place;  Satisfying itself there are effective reporting systems that will assure the Board that proper financial, operational, compliance, risk management and internal control processes are in place and functioning appropriately;  Satisfying itself that the annual financial statements of the Company fairly and accurately set out the financial position at year end, and the financial performance during the year;  Assuring itself that the Company has adopted a Code of Corporate Ethics and that Company practice is consistent with that Code;  Reporting to and advising shareholders;  Practicing and exhibiting the Company's values; and  Having an awareness of the statutory obligations imposed on Board members and ensuring there are appropriate standards of corporate governance. A copy of the Board’s Charter can be found on Grange Resources website in the policies section. 1.2: Listed Entity should: Attached to the AGM Notice of Meeting for 2015 the following (a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a information will be included for all directors up for re-election: person, or putting forward to security holders a

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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
- Biographical details,
- Other material directorships,
- If 1st election:
o Material adverse info,
o Interest/position/association that may influence or
impact independent judgement,
o If board considers them independent.
- If re-election:

Term of office currently served,

If board considers them independent.
1.3: A listed entity should have a written agreement
with each director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
There are Letters of appointment for each of the directors on Grange
Resources’ Board.
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 Company Secretary of Grange Resources Limited is Piers Lewis.
Some of his responsibilities include:
- Advise the Board on Corporate Governance matters,
- Monitor that they follow policy and procedure,
- Coordinate timely completion and despatch of board and
committee papers,
- Ensure business at meetings are accurately captured in
minutes, and
- Help organise and facilitate induction and professional
development of directors.
Each director is able to communicate directly with the company
secretary and vice versa.
1.5: Listed Entity should:
(a) Have a diversity Policy which includes requirements
for Board/Committee to see measurable objectives
for achieving gender diversity and assess them and
achieving them annually
(b) disclose that policy
(c)disclose at end of reporting period how objectives
Grange recognises that our employees are our most valuable
resource and the means by which we will achieve safe, sustainable,
cost effective production. Diversity is one of many elements which
helps create sustainable value for our shareholders. Grange takes a
broad and all-encompassing view of diversity. Diversity is about
accepting, respecting and understanding that each person is unique.

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are being achieved via:
(i) respective proportions of men and women on
the board, in senior executive positions and
across the whole organisation (including how
senior exec is defined); or
(ii) if entity is a ‘‘relevant employer” under the
Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entities
most recent “Gender Equality Indicators” as
defined in the Act.
In November 2011 the Board approved a Diversity Policy. The policy
highlights that an individual's differences can be along the lines of
race, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, socio-
economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political
beliefs or other ideologies.
Diversity can also include an extensive range of individual
characteristics and experiences such as communication styles, career
path, educational background, family responsibilities and marital
status which may influence personal perspectives.
The policy details how Grange supports diversity in its work place.
This includes:

Undertaking recruitment of employees at all levels from as
diverse a pool of qualified candidates as reasonably possible;

Recruiting and selecting on the basis of merit (skills,
qualifications, abilities and achievements);

Providing fair and equal access to employees so that no one
person or group of people is treated any less favourably or
more favourably than others;

Providing a positive and safe work environment that
promotes job satisfaction and one in which all employees feel
they are valued, treated fairly and recognised for their
contribution;

Treating all employees fairy and with respect and dignity as
detailed in the Company's values and the Code of Business
Ethics and Conduct and Fair Treatment Policy;

Maintaining a comprehensive range of contemporary policies
as part of the "Grange Cares" program covering recruitment,
behaviour at work, fair treatment, performance as well as
training and personal development;

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Reinforcing a performance oriented and merit based
organisational culture in which remuneration practices
reward and retain employees equally based on performance
and potential regardless of gender;
Providing training and personal development plans to
maximise
safety
awareness,
job
performance
and
productivity, and the opportunity for promotion;
Complying with anti-discrimination and equal employment
legislation;
Initiating and supporting actions in our communities which
foster diversity and equal opportunities; and
Integrating Board approved diversity targets into business
and workforce planning.
In addition the policy also explains how the Board demonstrates its
commitment to diversity. This includes:
Using professional intermediaries to source suitably qualified
candidates for Board positions;
Providing translation services and other administrative
arrangements to accommodate non English speaking Board
members;
Assuming responsibility for establishing and reviewing
measurable diversity targets (with the assistance of the
Remuneration and Nominations Committee);
Reporting on gender participation in the Annual Report each
year;
Online compliance training provided to employees; and
Annually reviewing the Diversity Policy.

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A copy of the Policy is on the Company's website in the policy A copy of the Policy is on the Company's website in the policy
section.
The Company has two female Board members, one who is also
Chairperson. In addition the Grange Board has cultural diversity
with five of the six directors being of overseas origin.
The Company defines executives as those professional or managerial
team members who report directly to the CEO or Board. Of the four
executives reporting directly to the CEO or Board, one (25%) is a
woman. The Company conducts performance based reviews at least
annually of all employees and monitors the number of women
progressing through its professional and technical ranks.
The table below indicates the participation of women in the general
workforce for the Company as at 31 December 2015:
As at 31
As at 31
% of Total
Dec 2015
Dec 2014
Workforce
Workforce
% of
% of
Measurable
Segment
in
Women
Women
Diversity Targets
Segment
in
in
Segment
Segment
Supervisory /
Administrativ
e
16%
14%
25%
No specific target
For these
individual
categories.
Operations / Overall target of
Maintenance 10% for all three
74%
4%
4%
Categories by
2018

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Professional /
Managerial
10%
17%
10%
15% by 2018
Total
workforce
100%
7%
9%
10% by 2018
As at 31 December 2015 the number of women in the Company’s
workforce was 37. This represents an overall participation rate of 7%
(2015: 7%). Women comprise 4% of operations and maintenance
roles, 14% of administration and supervisory roles and 17% of senior
professional roles and managerial roles.
In early 2012 the Company established measurable diversity
objectives. In developing its objectives the Board considered the
location and nature of the Company’s operations as well as the
potential impact of its major development project.
As a result, for the foreseeable future the Company will be based at
Grange’s Tasmanian operations. Both Savage River and Port Latta
are mature and established operations and by mining industry
standards have a stable workforce with very low levels of staff
turnover. Consequently there are limited opportunities for the
Company to improve diversity through recruitment.
In 2014 the Company reviewed its diversity objectives in the light of
the changed operational landscape and market conditions. As a
result amendments have been made to the timeframe for the
attainment of its diversity objectives with 2018 being considered a
more realistic target. The Company continues to aim to have women
comprising 15% of senior professional / managerial roles and to
increase the overall proportion of women in the workforce to 10%.
The Board will continue to review progress against these targets at
regular intervals.
Professional /
Managerial
10% 17% 10% 15% by 2018
Total
workforce
100% 7% 9% 10% by 2018
1.6: A listed entityshould: A copyof the Board Performance Evaluation Process can be found in

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(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 Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website. The
performance of the Board is reviewed regularly by the Chairperson.
The Chairperson conducts performance evaluations which involve
an assessment of each Board member’s performance against specific
and measurable qualitative and quantitative performance criteria.
The performance criteria against which directors are assessed is
aligned with the financial and non-financial objectives of Grange
Resources Limited.
Primarily, the review will be carried out through consultation by the
Chairperson and with individual Directors. Directors whose
performance is consistently unsatisfactory may be asked to retire.
During December to February 2016, a formalised internal review of
each director and senior management’s performances over a wide
ranging set of criteria was undertaken. All directors’ performances
met performance criteria.
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 performance of the CEO is reviewed regularly by the Chairman.
The Chairman conducts performance evaluations which involve an
assessment of the CEO’s performance against specific and
measurable qualitative and quantitative performance criteria. The
performance criteria against which executives are assessed is aligned
with the financial and non-financial objectives of Grange Resources
Limited. Primarily, the review will be carried out through
consultation by the Chairman and the CEO. The CEO’s performance
is consistently unsatisfactory may be asked to resign.
During December to February 2016, a formalised internal review of
each director and senior management’s performances over a wide
ranging set of criteria was undertaken. All senior executives’
performances met performance criteria.
2. Structure the Board
to add value:
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) Have a nomination committee which:
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee's overall role is to
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A listed entity
should have a board
of an appropriate
size, composition,
skills and
commitment to
enable it to
discharge its duties
effectively.
(i) has at least three members, a majority of whom
are independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by a independent director;
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(iv) as at the end of each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met through 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 issue 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.
consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the
Board on all aspects of appointment, remuneration and termination
pertaining to the CEO/Managing Director and to review the
appointment, remuneration or termination of other senior
employees as requested by the Board, Chairman or CEO. It is also
responsible for making recommendations on non-executive director
remuneration and addressing relevant remuneration issues
generally.
In addition to its remuneration responsibilities the Committee also
undertakes Board nomination and appointment functions. It
assesses the skills required by the Board, prepares and reviews the
Board's succession plan and implements processes to identify and
recruit suitable candidates for appointment as non-executive
directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination committee comprises of three
members as shown below:
consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the
Board on all aspects of appointment, remuneration and termination
pertaining to the CEO/Managing Director and to review the
appointment, remuneration or termination of other senior
employees as requested by the Board, Chairman or CEO. It is also
responsible for making recommendations on non-executive director
remuneration and addressing relevant remuneration issues
generally.
In addition to its remuneration responsibilities the Committee also
undertakes Board nomination and appointment functions. It
assesses the skills required by the Board, prepares and reviews the
Board's succession plan and implements processes to identify and
recruit suitable candidates for appointment as non-executive
directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination committee comprises of three
members as shown below:
consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the
Board on all aspects of appointment, remuneration and termination
pertaining to the CEO/Managing Director and to review the
appointment, remuneration or termination of other senior
employees as requested by the Board, Chairman or CEO. It is also
responsible for making recommendations on non-executive director
remuneration and addressing relevant remuneration issues
generally.
In addition to its remuneration responsibilities the Committee also
undertakes Board nomination and appointment functions. It
assesses the skills required by the Board, prepares and reviews the
Board's succession plan and implements processes to identify and
recruit suitable candidates for appointment as non-executive
directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination committee comprises of three
members as shown below:
consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the
Board on all aspects of appointment, remuneration and termination
pertaining to the CEO/Managing Director and to review the
appointment, remuneration or termination of other senior
employees as requested by the Board, Chairman or CEO. It is also
responsible for making recommendations on non-executive director
remuneration and addressing relevant remuneration issues
generally.
In addition to its remuneration responsibilities the Committee also
undertakes Board nomination and appointment functions. It
assesses the skills required by the Board, prepares and reviews the
Board's succession plan and implements processes to identify and
recruit suitable candidates for appointment as non-executive
directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination committee comprises of three
members as shown below:
Meetings
attended
Total
meetings
Daniel
Tenardi
(Chairman)
Independent 5 5
Michelle Li Independent 5 5
Yan Jia Not
independent
4 5
2.2: A listed entity should have and disclose a board
skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity
that the board currentlyhas or is lookingto achieve in
The Company identifies the following as the main areas of skills
required by the Board to successfully service the Company. The
Directors have been measured to these areas in the skills matrix:
Meetings Total
attended meetings
Daniel Independent 5 5
Tenardi
(Chairman)
Michelle Li Independent 5 5
Yan Jia Not 4 5
independent
A copy of the Charter for the remuneration and nomination
committee can be found in the policies section of Grange Resources
website.
2.2: A listed entity should have and disclose a board The Company identifies the following as the main areas of skills
skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity required by the Board to successfully service the Company. The
that the board currentlyhas or is lookingto achieve in Directors have been measured to these areas in the skills matrix:

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its membership. Number of
Directors
that meet the
skill
Executive and Non-Executive experience
5
Industry experience and knowledge
3
Leadership
4
Corporate governance and Risk
Management
1
Strategic thinking
5
Desired behavioural competencies
5
Geographic experience
5
Capital Markets experience
0
Subject matter expertise
- accounting
1
- capital management
3
- corporate financing
0
- industry taxation
0
- risk management
2
- legal
1
- IT expertise
0
As can be seen the main areas identified are well represented by the
Directors. With regards to Industry taxation and IT expertise there is
a known skills shortage however these skills have been successfully
outsourced to experienced consultants in the market, to the point
where the Board is comfortable they are being met. The Board
review the skills matrix annually.

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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 as described in Box 2.3 (Factors
relevant to assessing independence) but the board
is of the opinion that it doesn’t compromise the
independence of the director, nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship and an
explanation as to why the board is of that opinion;
and
(c) the length of service of each director.
The Company recognises that independent directors are important
in assuring shareholders that the Board is properly fulfilling its role
and is diligent in holding senior management accountable for its
performance. The Board assesses each of the directors against
specific criteria to decide whether they are in a position to exercise
independent judgment.
Directors of Grange Resources Limited are considered to be
independent when they are independent of management and free
from any business or other relationship that could materially
interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially
interfere with, the exercise of their unfettered and independent
judgement.
In making this assessment, the Board considers all relevant facts and
circumstances. Relationships that the Board will take into
consideration when assessing independence are whether a Director:
 is a substantial shareholder of the Company or an officer of, or
otherwise associated directly with, a substantial shareholder of
the Company;
 is employed, or has previously been employed in an executive
capacity by the Company or another Company member, and
there has not been a period of at least three years between
ceasing such employment and serving on the Board;
 has within the last three years been a principal of a material
professional advisor or a material consultant to the Company
or another Company member, or an employee materially
associated with the service provided;
 is a material supplier or customer of the Company or other
Company member, or an officer of or otherwise associated
directly or indirectly with a material supplier or customer; or
 has a material contractual relationship with the Company or
another Company member other than as a Director.

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Director Independent Non-
Executive
Term in Office
Michelle Li Yes Yes 26 months
Daniel
Tenardi
Yes Yes 23 months
Liming
Huang
Yes Yes 18 months
Yan Jia No –
representative
of substantial
shareholder
Yes 21 months
Honglin
Zhao
No – Executive
Director
No 5 years & 6
months
2.4: A majority of the Board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
The Board is currently comprised of four non-executive Directors,
three are independent.
2.5: The Chair of a 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.
In recognition of the importance of independent views and the
Board’s role in supervising the activities of management the
Chairman Michelle Li is an independent, non-executive director.
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 toperform
The Company Secretary provides new Directors who are new to
Grange with an extensive information pack containing a range of
relevant company information. It includes:

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their role as directors effectively. • Annual Report
• Company Constitution
• Corporate / Strategic Plan
• Board papers for the last two months
• Recent ASX Announcements
• Directors’ Handbook
The Directors’ Handbook contains extensive information about the
operation and practices of the Grange Board. Directors are expected
to be familiar with the contents of the Directors’ Handbook.
Site tours are organised for independent directors and training on
directors’ duties is offered to all Board members on a periodic basis.
The Company Secretary meets with each new Director to reiterate
their duties and to respond to questions. The CEO introduces them
to the staff team and organises site tours in order to familiarise them
with the operations of the company. Existing Directors are
encouraged to participate in appropriate professional development
opportunities to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as a Director. The Chairperson of the
Board of Grange Resources Limited assess individual Board members
skills during the performance review of each director. Any training
or skill gaps identified are tabled to the Board to consider options to
fill gaps identified.
3. Act Ethically and
Responsibly:
A listed entity
should act ethically
and responsibly.
A listed entity should:
(a) Have a code of conduct for its directors, senior
executives and employees; and
(b) disclose that code of conduct or a summary of it.
The Board acknowledges its responsibility to set the ethical tone and
standards of the Company. Accordingly it has clarified the standards
of ethical and professional behaviour required of Directors,
employees and contractors through the establishment of a Code of
Ethics and Conduct Policy.
The Code requires all Directors, employees and contractors to
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compliance with the law, and to report or avoid conflict of interest
situations. Compliance with the Code is mandatory with breaches
taken seriously.
In addition the Board has a dedicated Code of Conduct which
provides Directors with clear and unambiguous guidance as to the
minimum standards of behaviour which is required of Grange’s
Directors undertaking Grange activities or whenever they are
representing Grange.
Copies of the Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Board Code of
Conduct are located on the Company’s website
4. Safeguard Integrity
in corporate
reporting:
A listed entity
should have formal
and rigorous
processes that
independently verify
and safeguard the
integrity of its
corporate reporting.
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(i) has at least 3 members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director, who is
not the chair of the board;
And disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee
(iv) the relevant qualifications and experience of
the member of the committee; and
(v) in relation to each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the
period and the individual attendances of the
member at those meetings; or
(b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs that
independently verify and safeguard the integrity of
its corporate reporting, including the processes for
the appointment and removal of the external
auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
The Audit and Risk Committee is the custodian of the external audit
relationship and assists the Board to assure itself that there are
within the Group appropriate and effective financial reporting,
auditing, legal and regulatory requirements, compliance and
reporting systems, internal control and business risk management
systems and internal and external audit functions processes and
practices. In particular it:

Reviews and approves the accounting policies applied by
each Group entity;

Reviews the draft half-year and annual consolidation
financial reports of the Group prior to submission to the
Board for approval;

Reviews
external
auditor
and
reports
progress
on
implementation of recommendations;

Makes
recommendations
to
the
Board
on
the
appointment/re-appointment of the external auditor and
reviews
and
approves
the
annual
external
auditor
engagement letter and fee;

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  • Reviews and approves the annual external audit proposal and determines the scope and terms of the annual audit engagement;

  • Reviews the performance of the external auditor (periodically benchmarking the cost and scope) and reports to the Board;

  • Ensures that the external auditor is provided with unfettered access to management, staff, records and the facilities of the Company;

  • Oversees and reports to the Board upon the internal control and business risk arrangements adopted by management in implementing Board policies;

  • Overseas Group compliance with statutory responsibilities; and

  • When considering the annual and half-yearly consolidated financial reports of the Group, reviews the key accounting policies, carrying value of assets, provisions and other accounting issues.

It advises on and monitors Grange's governance practices and assists the Board to assure itself that there is an appropriate and effective process for the direction and control of the Group. In particular it:

  • Reviews the way the Board and its committees work and their evaluation processes;

  • Monitors the management systems and processes in place for compliance with laws and regulatory requirements; and

  • Monitors the management systems in place for addressing significant business risks and the framework of internal management controls.

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Monitors compliance issues, particularly compliance with the
ASX Listing Rules.
The audit committee comprises of three members as shown below:
Meetings
attended
Total
meetings
Liming
Huang
(Chairman)
Independent
6
6
Michelle Li
Independent
6
6
Daniel
Tenardi
Independent
6
6
Qualifications and experience of the member of the committee can
be found on Grange Resources website in the Board of Directors
section.
A copy of the Charter for the audit and risk committee can be found
in the policies section of Grange Resources website.
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 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or
equivalent, provide to the Board written certification that in all
material respects:
(a) The Company’s financial statements present a true and fair
view of the Company’s financial condition and operational
results and are in accordance with relevant accounting
standards;
(b) The statement given to the Board on the integrity of the
Company’s financial statements is founded on a sound system
of risk management and internal compliance and controls
which implements the policies adopted by the Board; and
The Company’s risk management an internal compliance and
control system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material
respects.

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As a matter of process the Grange Resources Limited Board receive
this certification from the CEO and CFO, or those within the entity
that perform the duties of the CEO and CFO, outlining compliance
with Principle 4.2 before the finalisation of any financial statements.
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 external auditor is requested to attend the annual general
meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions about the
conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the audit
report.
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.
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
A copy of the “Disclosure Policy” can be found in the policies section
of the Company’s website.
The Company believes that all shareholders should have equal and
timely access to material information about the Company including
its financial situation, performance, ownership and governance. The
Company’s “Disclosure Policy” encourages effective communication
with its shareholders by requiring that Company announcements:

be factual and subject to internal vetting and authorisation
before issue;

be made in a timely manner;

not omit material information;

be expressed in a clear and objective manner to allow investors
to assess the impact of the information when making
investment decisions;

be in compliance with ASX Listing Rules continuous disclosure
requirements; and

be placed on the Company’s website promptly following
release.
Shareholders are encouraged to participate in general meetings.
Copies of addresses by the Chairman or Chief Executive Officer are
disclosed to the market and posted on the Company’s website. The
Company’s external auditor attends the Company’s annualgeneral

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meeting to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the
audit, the preparation and content of the audit report, the
accounting policies adopted by the Company and the independence
of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit.
The Company’s “Disclosure Policy” described above reinforces the
Company’s commitment to continuous disclosure and outline
management’s accountabilities and the processes to be followed for
ensuring compliance.
The policy also contains guidelines on information that may be price
sensitive. The Company Secretary has been nominated as the person
responsible for communications with the ASX. This role includes
responsibility for ensuring compliance with the continuous
disclosure requirements with the ASX Listing Rules and overseeing
and coordinating information disclosure to the ASX.
6. Respect the Rights of
Security Holders:
A listed entity
should respect the
rights of its security
holders by
providing them with
appropriate
information and
facilities to allow
them to exercise
those rights
effectively.
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about
itself and its governance to investors via its website.
Grange Resources Limited has a comprehensive website found at
www.grangeresources.com.au, where there are links to directors and
their details, constitution, charters, CG policies. Also included are
links to all financial reports, announcements, notice of meeting’s,
research reports and presentations and any external media
commentary made on the Company.
Details on operations including projects is also included.
6.2 A listed entityshould design and implement an The Companyhas established a Shareholder Communicationspolicy

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investor relations program to facilitate effective
two-way communication with investors.
which underpins the investor relations program. A copy of this
policy can be found on the Company’s website.
The Board’s policy is to seek to inform shareholders of all major
developments affecting the Company by allowing investors and
other financial market participants to gain a greater understanding
of the entity’s business, governance, financial performance and
prospects.
The Company has contracted an Investor Relations firm who
regularly reports to the Board.
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.
The Company has policies and procedures that enable shareholders
to receive the reports and participate in shareholder meetings by
attendance or by written communication. The Board seeks to notify
all shareholders so they can be fully informed for voting at the
Annual General Meeting or any General Meetings that arise.
Shareholders who have made an election receive a copy of the
Company’s Annual Report by mail; otherwise, the Annual Report is
available on the Company’s website.
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 Company has the capability to communicate with shareholders
electronically through its website, email communications and via the
share registry. Electronic contact details are provided on the
Company’s website.
7. Recognise and
Manage Risk:
A listed entity
should establish a
sound risk
management
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk,
each of 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;
The Audit and Risk Committee is the custodian of the external audit
relationship and assists the Board to assure itself that there are
within the Group appropriate and effective financial reporting,
auditing, legal and regulatory requirements, compliance and
reporting systems, internal control and business risk management
systems and internal and external audit functions processes and
practices. In particular it:

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framework and
periodically review
the effectiveness of
that framework.
(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 risk committee or committees
that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the
processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk
management framework.

Reviews and approves the accounting policies applied by
each Group entity;

Reviews the draft half-year and annual consolidation
financial reports of the Group prior to submission to the
Board for approval;

Reviews
external
auditor
and
reports
progress
on
implementation of recommendations;

Makes
recommendations
to
the
Board
on
the
appointment/re-appointment of the external auditor and
reviews
and
approves
the
annual
external
auditor
engagement letter and fee;

Reviews and approves the annual external audit proposal and
determines the scope and terms of the annual audit
engagement;

Reviews the performance of the external auditor (periodically
benchmarking the cost and scope) and reports to the Board;

Ensures that the external auditor is provided with unfettered
access to management, staff, records and the facilities of the
Company;

Oversees and reports to the Board upon the internal control
and business risk arrangements adopted by management in
implementing Board policies;

Overseas Group compliance with statutory responsibilities;
and

When considering the annual and half-yearly consolidated
financial reports of the Group, reviews the key accounting
policies, carrying value of assets, provisions and other
accounting issues.

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It advises on and monitors Grange's governance practices and assists the Board to assure itself that there is an appropriate and effective process for the direction and control of the Group. In particular it:

  • Reviews the way the Board and its committees work and their evaluation processes;

  • Monitors the management systems and processes in place for compliance with laws and regulatory requirements; and

  • Monitors the management systems in place for addressing significant business risks and the framework of internal management controls.

  • Monitors compliance issues, particularly compliance with the ASX Listing Rules.

The audit and risk committee comprises of three members as shown below:

below:
Meetings
attended
Total
meetings
Liming
Huang
(Chairman)
Independent 6 6
Michelle Li Independent 6 6
Daniel
Tenardi
Independent 6 6

7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:

A copy of the Charter for the audit and risk committee can be found in the Corporate Governance section of Grange Resources website. The Risk Management Policy requires Management to design and

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(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.
implement risk management processes and systems to identify and
manage the Company’s material business risks and report to the
Board on whether those risks are being managed effectively.
The Board is regularly briefed and involved in discussions in relation
to many of the material business risks facing the Company.
The risk management framework is reviewed at least annually by the
Board and has been reviewed in June 2015 for the year ended 30 June
2015.
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are
required to make a declaration in accordance with section 295A of
the Corporations Act that the Company’s financial reports present a
true and fair view in all material respects of the Company’s financial
condition and operational results and are in accordance with
relevant accounting standards, and to provide assurance that the
declaration is founded on a sound system of risk management and
internal control, and that the system is operating effectively in all
material respects.
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function
is structured and what role it performs; or
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that
fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and
continually improving the effectiveness of its risk
management and internal control processes.
The Company does not have a formal internal audit function. The
Board monitors the need for an internal audit function having regard
to the size, geographic location and complexity of the Company’s
operations.
The Company’s Management periodically undertakes an internal
review of financial systems and processes and where systems are
considered to require improvement these systems are developed.
The Board also considers external reviews of specific areas and
monitors the implementation of system improvements.
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any
material exposure to economic, environmental and
social sustainabilityrisks and,if it does,how it manages
The Board identifies and manages the following as material
economic, environmental and social sustainability risks:

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or intends to manage those risks. Listed entities have economic risks with regard to the capital
markets, and this impacts that Company’s ability to raise funds for
project development and working capital requirements. The
Company constantly monitors its cash reserves and the state of the
capital markets.
The Company has a risk register, reviewed and updated regularly at
board meetings.
The Company has an Environmental and Social responsibility policy
and can be found on the Company’s website under the policies
section.
The whole board are responsible for the Environmental and Social
responsibility of the Company, including:
- Economic Sustainability – continue to operate at a particular level
of economic production
- Environmental Sustainability – continue to operate in a manner
that does not compromise health and ecosystems in which it
operates
- Social Sustainability – operating in a manner that meets accepted
social norms
8. Remunerate Fairly
and Responsibly:
A listed entity
should pay director
remuneration
sufficient to attract
and retain high
quality directors
and design its
executive
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a remuneration 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
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee's overall role is to
ensure that Grange's remuneration policies and practices are
consistent with the Company's goals and objectives.
The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the
Board on all aspects of appointment, remuneration and termination
pertaining to the CEO/Managing Director and to review the
appointment, remuneration or termination of other senior
employees as requested by the Board, Chairman or CEO. It is also
responsible for making recommendations on non-executive director
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remuneration to (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, attract, retain and disclose that fact and the processes it employs for motivate high setting the level and composition of remuneration quality senior for directors and senior executives and ensuring executives and to that such remuneration is appropriate and not align their interests excessive. with the creation of value for security holders.

generally.

In addition to its remuneration responsibilities the Committee also undertakes Board nomination and appointment functions. It assesses the skills required by the Board, prepares and reviews the Board's succession plan and implements processes to identify and recruit suitable candidates for appointment as non-executive directors.

directors. directors. directors. directors.
The Remuneration and Nomination committee
members as shown below:
Meetings
attended
Total
meetings
Daniel
Tenardi
(Chairman)
Independent 5 5
Michelle Li Independent 5 5
Yan Jia Not
independent
4 5

The Company’s aim is to remunerate at a level that will attract and retain high-calibre directors and employees. Company officers and Directors are remunerated to a level consistent with the size of the Company. The Board believes that it has implemented suitable practices and procedures that are appropriate for an organisation of this size and maturity. In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of Non-Executive Director and Executive compensation is separate and distinct.

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No Director participated in any deliberation regarding his or her
own remuneration or related issues. The Committee is confident
that this process for determining remuneration is stringent and full
details of remuneration policies and remuneration received by
directors and executives in the current period is contained in the
“Remuneration Report” within the Directors’ Report of the Annual
Report.
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.
A copy of the Remuneration Policy can be found in the Corporate
Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Company has structured the remuneration of its senior
executives, where applicable, such that it comprises a fixed salary,
statutory superannuation and participation in the Company’s
Employee Incentive Option Plan. The Company believes that by
remunerating senior executives in this manner it rewards them for
performance and aligns their interests with those of shareholders
and increases the Company’s performance.
Non-executive directors are paid their fees out of the maximum
aggregate amount approved by shareholders for non-executive
director remuneration. The Company does not adhere to Guidelines
for non-executive director remuneration ‘Non-executive directors
should not receive options with performance hurdles’. The Company
has previously granted options to non-executive directors and,
potentially, will do so in the future. The Board is of the view that
options (for both executive and non-executive directors) are a non-
cash cost effective benefit for small companies such as Grange
Resources Limited that seek to conserve cash reserves. They also
provide an incentive that ultimately benefits both shareholders and
the option holder, as option holders will only benefit if the market
value of the underlying shares exceeds the option strike price.
Ultimately, shareholders will make that determination.

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The Remuneration Report contained in the Annual Report outlines
the Director and executive remuneration arrangements of the
Company in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001 and the Corporations Regulations. It also provides the
remuneration disclosure required by AASB 124 Related Party
Disclosures.
There are no schemes for retirement benefits, other that
superannuation, for Non-Executive Directors, where 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.
The Board has a Securities Trading Policy that all participants in an
equity based remuneration scheme are not allowed to use derivatives
which hedges against the equity position provided via the equity
based remuneration scheme. A copy of the Security Trading Policy
can be found on the policies section of the Company’s website.

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