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MLG OZ LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Apr 29, 2021

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Governance Information

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT APRIL 2021

The Board of MLG Oz Limited (“Board”) is committed to ensuring that the Company’s obligations and responsibilities to its various stakeholders are fulfilled through its corporate governance practices. The directors of the Company (“Directors”, being either “Non-Executive Directors” or Executive Directors”) undertake to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, care and due diligence, to act in good faith in the best interests of the Company in a manner that reflects the highest standards of corporate governance.

The Company’s Board are committed to a high standard of corporate governance practices, ensuring that the Company complies with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ASX Listing Rules, Company Constitution and other applicable laws and regulations.

Corporate Governance Compliance

This Corporate Governance Statement discloses the extent to which the Company will, as at the date it is admitted to the official list of the ASX, follow the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations – 4[th] Edition (“Principles and Recommendations”). The Recommendations are not mandatory however, where, after due consideration, the Company’s corporate governance practices depart from a recommendation, the Board has offered full disclosure and reason for adoption of its own practice, in compliance with the “if not, why not” regime.

Copies of all the charters and policies referred to in this Statement are available under the Investor Centre/Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website (www.mlgoz.com.au).

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT APRIL 2021 (CONT’D)

Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter
setting out:
a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board
and management; and
b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and
those delegated to management.
Y The Board Charter details the functions and responsibilities of the Board and
management, including matters reserved for the Board. The Board Charter is
included in the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
1.2 A listed entity should:
a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a
director or senior executive or putting someone
forward for election as a director; and
b) provide security holders with all material information in
its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not
to elect or re-elect a Director.
Y The Company has a combined Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
The duties that fall to the nomination committee under the Company’s
Nomination Committee Charter are included in the Corporate Governance
section of the Company’s website.
The role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to identify and
recommend candidates to fill casual vacancies and to determine the
appropriateness of director nominees for election to the Board. The
Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter requires the Board to
make appropriate background checks prior to recommending a candidate for
election or re-election as a director. The Board must identify and recommend
candidates only after considering the necessary and desirable competencies
of new Board members to ensure the appropriate mix of skills and experience
and after an assessment of how the candidate can contribute to the strategic
direction of the Company.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter also requires the
Board to ensure appropriate background checks are undertaken for all senior
executive candidates.
All material information relevant to whether or not to elect or re-elect a director
will be provided to the Company’s shareholders as part of the Notice of
Meeting and explanatory memorandum for the relevant meeting of
shareholders which addresses the election or re-election of a director.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
Director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
Y The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter, which is included in
the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website, requires the
Company to have a written agreement with each Director and senior
executive setting out the terms of their engagement.
Each Non-Executive Director has signed a letter of appointment. Each
Executive Director has signed an executive service agreement. Each senior
executive has signed an employment agreement.
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.
Y The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board, through the Chair, on all
governance matters and reports directly to the Chair as the representative of
the Board. The Company Secretary has primary responsibility for ensuring
that the Board processes and procedures run efficiently and effectively.
Details are contained in Clause 8.4 of the Board Charter which is included in
the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
1.5 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a diversity policy;
b) through its board or a committee of the board set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in
the composition of its board, senior executives and
workforce generally; and
c) disclose in relation to each reporting period:
1) the measurable objectives set for that period to
achieve gender diversity;
2) the entity’s progress towards achieving those
objectives; and
3) either:
i. the respective proportions of men and women on
the board, in senior executive positions and
across the whole workforce (including how the
entity has defined “senior executive” for these
purposes); or
ii. 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.
N The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy which is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website. The Company
recognises that a diverse and talented workforce is a competitive advantage
and encourages a culture that embraces diversity. The Board has not yet
adopted any measurable objectives for achieving general diversity at the
Company but will review the need for measurable objectives on a regular
basis.
Currently, there is one female director out of a total number of four directors.
1.6 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating
the performance of the board, its committees and
individual directors; and
b) disclose
for
each
reporting
period
whether
a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect of
that period.
Y The Board Charter, which is included in the Corporate Governance section of
the Company’s website, details the process for evaluating the Board, its
Committees and individual Directors. The assessment process which may be
used by the Board is that each director completes a questionnaire relating to
the role, composition, procedures, practices and behaviour of the Board and
its members. An independent third-party consultant may be used to facilitate
the assessment.
The Company intends to complete performance evaluations in respect of the
Board, its committees and individual Directors for each financial year in
accordance with the above process.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
1.7 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the
performance of its senior executives at least once
every reporting period; and
b) Disclose
for
each
reporting
period
whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect of
that period.
Y The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter provides that the
Committee will oversee the processes for the performance evaluation of the
executives reporting to the CEO and Managing Director and review the results
of that performance evaluation process. The Board is responsible for
reviewing the performance of the CEO and Managing Director.
In relation to the performance of senior executives, after the end of the
reporting period, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee will receive
reports of the outcome of the executive performance evaluation processes.
These will subsequently be considered by the Board. The executive
evaluation processes will involve, among other things, assessing the
performance of executives against their specific performance objectives as
well as the Company’s overall performance on a range of measures (including
financial and specific key performance indicators).
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.
Y The Company has established a combined Remuneration and Nomination
Committee which comprises independent non-executive directors Garret
Dixon, Jim Walker and Anna Neuling. Mr Dixon is the chair of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee, who is considered by the Board to
be an independent director and is not the chair of the Board.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Company intends to disclose the qualifications, experience and
attendance at committee meetings of the members of the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee annually in the Company’s Directors’ Report as part of
the Annual Report.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
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.
Y The Board, having regard to the current size of the Company and its current
strategies, has adopted a skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity
that the Board is looking to achieve in its membership at this time. The Board
also has regard to the attributes and personal qualities of Directors, including
the ability of individual Directors to contribute effectively to the functioning of
the Board and a commitment to the Company’s values and its Code of
Conduct. For persons being considered for appointment to the Board, the
Board will seek to identify whether the person has a demonstrated or
assessed ability to work in a collegiate environment along with the ability,
where necessary, to express a dissenting view objectively and constructively.
The Board considers that each non-executive Director possesses these
attributes.
The current Board skills matrix is included at Appendix A.
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
a) the names of the directors considered by the board to
be independent;
b) if a director has an interest, position or relationship of
the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the
opinion that it does not compromise the independence
of the director, the nature of the interest, position or
relationship in question and an explanation of why the
board is of that opinion; and
c) the length of service of each director.
Y At the date of this Statement, the Board comprises four directors. A majority of
the Board is comprised of independent non-executive Directors.
Name
Role
Independent
Date appointed
Jim Walker
Non-Executive
Chair
Yes
20/01/2021
Murray Leahy
Managing
Director
No
28/10/2002
Anna Neuling
Non-Executive
Director
Yes
23/03/2021
Garret Dixon
Non-Executive
Director
Yes
23/03/2021
The Board has assessed each non-executive Director to be independent. In
assessing independence, the Board has had regard to the factors set out in
the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
Y Refer 2.3.
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.
Y The Chair, Jim Walker, is an independent Non-Executive Director. He does
not perform the role of CEO of the Company (which position is currently held
by Murray Leahy).

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a
need for existing directors to undertake professional
development to maintain the skills and knowledge needed
to perform their role as directors effectively.
Y The Board Charter contemplates that new Directors will be provided with an
induction programme to assist them in becoming familiar with the Company,
its managers and its business following their appointment. The induction
programme involves, among other things, meetings with members of the
Board and the Executive Team and briefings on the Company’s operations
and relevant business matters.
Directors may, with the approval of the Chair, undertake appropriate
professional development opportunities (at the expense of the Company) to
maintain their skills and knowledge needed to perform their role.
The Board and the Executive Team have adopted processes to ensure that
the Board is briefed on developments relevant to the Company and the
markets in which it operates.
Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values. Y The Board has endorsed a Statement of Values for the Company. The
Statement of Values is included in the Corporate Governance section of the
Company’s website.
3.2 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors,
senior executives and employees; and
b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that code.
Y The Board has approved the adoption by the Company of a formal Code of
Conduct which outlines how MLG expects its employees to behave and
conduct business in the workplace. The Code of Conduct applies to all
employees, regardless of employment status or work location. In addition, the
Directors, in the Board Charter, have committed to abiding by the Code of
Conduct as it applies to the Board. The Code of Conduct is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
3.3 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material incidents reported under that
policy
Y The Company has formulated a Whistleblower Policy, which is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
Any material breaches of the Whistleblower Policy are to be reported to the
Board or a committee of the Board.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
3.4 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy
Y As with any organisation, involvement in bribery and corruption by staff
members is a risk. Such behaviour is not tolerated within the Company and is
inconsistent with its values and culture. The Company is committed to acting
professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and
relationships. Accordingly, the Company applies a zero-tolerance approach
to bribery and corruption by adopting a Code of Conduct which covers anti-
bribery and corruption for all levels of staff, including directors.
Management intends that material breaches of the Code of Conduct will be
reported to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board.
Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial 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.
Y The Company has established a combined Audit and Risk Committee which
comprises independent non-executive directors Anna Neuling, Garret Dixon
and Jim Walker. Ms Neuling is the chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, who
is considered by the Board to be an independent director and is not the chair
of the Board.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is included in the Corporate
Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Company intends to disclose the qualifications, experience and
attendance at committee meetings of the members of the Audit and Risk
Committee annually in the Company’s Directors’ Report as part of the Annual
Report.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
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.
Y The Company’s Audit and Risk Committee Charter, which is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website, states that the
CEO and CFO are to provide a written declaration on these terms.
The Company intends to obtain a sign off on these terms for each of its
financial statements in each financial year.
4.3 A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the
integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the
market that is not audited or reviewed by an external
auditor.
Y The Company intends to provide interim updates of the Company’s progress
across all areas of the business, including select financial information. The
CEO is responsible for all such updates which are reviewed by the Board.
Individual components are also reviewed by senior management with
responsibility for the specific component subject matter. The financial
information is compiled by the CFO in accordance with generally accepted
accounting practices.
The full Board will review all material market announcements prior to their
release. All material market announcements are promptly provided to all
directors.
Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
listing rule 3.1.
Y The Company has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy, which is included
in the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website. The Policy is
designed to guide compliance with ASX Listing Rules disclosure
requirements, and to ensure all Directors, senior executives and employees of
the Company understand their responsibilities under the Policy.
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies
of all material market announcements promptly after they
have been made.
Y All material market announcements are provided to all directors promptly after
release.
5.3 A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should release a copy of the
presentation
materials
on
the
ASX
Market
Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.
Y The Company intends for all substantive investor or analyst presentations to
be released on the ASX market announcements platform ahead of such
presentations.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and
its governance to investors via its website.
Y The Company’s website provides information about the Company, its
corporate governance, financial performance and prospects. Investors will be
able to access copies of all announcements to the ASX on the Company’s
website (www.mlgoz.com.au).
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations program
that facilitates effective two-way communication with
investors.
Y The Company has a Shareholder Communication Policy, which is included in
the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Board’s aim is to ensure that shareholders are provided with sufficient
information to assess the performance of the Company and that they are
informed of all major developments affecting the affairs of the Company.
The Company is required by law to communicate to shareholders through the
lodgement of all relevant financial and other information with ASX and, in
some instances, mailing information to shareholders. Information (including
information released to ASX) is published on the Company’s website. The
Company’s website also contains information about it, including media
releases, key policies and the charters of the Board committees.
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.
Y The Company has a Shareholder Communication Policy, which is included in
the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website. Generally, the
Board will aim to hold general meetings in or near the Perth central business
district or will conduct / broadcast meetings in a virtual venue as permitted
under the regulatory framework.
Shareholders will be provided with notice of shareholder meetings (either
electronic or by hard copy) in advance of scheduled meetings. Shareholders
have an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting. In addition, shareholders
can submit questions in advance of a meeting.
6.4 A listed entity should ensure that all substantive
resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by
a poll rather than by a show of hands.
Y In accordance with ASX guidance, all Listing Rule resolutions and all
substantive resolutions are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.
6.5 A listed entity should give security holders the option to
receive communications from, and send communications
to, the entity and its security registry electronically.
Y The Company encourages shareholders to receive communications from it
and its share registrar electronically and provides details for shareholders to
send electronic communications and to have them actioned appropriately.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
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.
Y The Company has established a combined Audit and Risk Committee which
comprises independent non-executive directors Anna Neuling, Garret Dixon
and Jim Walker. Ms Neuling is the chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, who
is considered by the Board to be an independent director and is not the chair
of the Board.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is included in the Corporate
Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Company intends to disclose the qualifications, experience and
attendance at committee meetings of the members of the Audit and Risk
Committee annually in the Company’s Directors’ Report as part of the Annual
Report.
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound
and that the entity is operating with due regard to the
risk appetite set by the board; and
b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.
Y The Board is responsible for overseeing the establishment of and approving
risk management strategies, policies, procedures and systems of the
Company, and is supported in this area by the Audit and Risk Committee. The
Company’s management is responsible for establishing the Company’s risk
management framework.
As part of the risk management framework, processes have been introduced
to identify, assess, monitor and review the Company’s key risks and to
document and monitor the Company’s other risks. In addition, regular
processes have been introduced involving the senior executives and other
employees to help identify, assess, monitor and review the Company’s key
risks. In connection with its responsibilities for risk management, the Audit and
Risk Committee receives reports from management on the risk management
system, key risks and the related risk treatment plans as well as information
on critical events that may arise throughout the year.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact
and the processes it employs for evaluating and
continually
improving
the
effectiveness
of
its
governance, risk management and internal control
processes.
N The Company does not have a formalised internal audit function, but has
processes for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of risk
management and internal financial control processes.
To evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness of the Company’s risk
management and internal control processes, the Board relies on ongoing
reporting and discussion of the management of material business risks. These
processes are implemented, overseen and assessed by the management
team, the Chief Financial Officer, the CEO and Managing Director, and the
Audit and Risk Committee.
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does,
how it manages or intends to manage those risks.
Y The Company is subject to a number of environmental and social risks, typical
of those associated with an entity engaged in providing services to the mining
industry. A Health, Safety, Environment and Community Committee has been
established to assist the Board in discharging its overall responsibilities in
relation to health, safety, environment and community matters arising out of
the Company’s activities as they may affect employees, contractors, the
environment and the local communities in which it operates.
This Committee has adopted a Charter which has been approved by the
Board, which is included in the Corporate Governance section of the
Company’s website. The Charter provides for the Committee to comprise at
least four members, three of whom will be non-executive Directors and one of
whom will be the Managing Director and CEO.
The Committee is to meet as frequently as required but not less than four
times a year.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
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.
Y The Company has established a combined Remuneration and Nomination
Committee which comprises independent non-executive directors Garret
Dixon, Jim Walker and Anna Neuling. Mr Dixon is the chair of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee, who is considered by the Board to
be an independent director and is not the chair of the Board.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is included in the
Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website.
The Company intends to disclose the qualifications, experience and
attendance at committee meetings of the members of the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee annually in the Company’s Directors’ Report as part 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.
Y The Company’s Remuneration Report, included as part of its Directors’
Report, will describe the Company’s remuneration policies and practices as
well as providing details for each Director and those executives considered to
be members of the Company’s key management personnel.
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.
Y The Company’s Securities Trading Policy, which is included in the Corporate
Governance section of the Company’s website, provides that persons subject
to that policy (including Directors and executive team members) must not
engage in transactions designed to hedge their exposure to the Company’s
shares.

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Principle ASX Recommendation Conform Disclosure
(Y/N)
Additional recommendations that apply only in certain cases
9.1 A listed entity with a director who does not speak the
language in which board or security holder meetings are
held or key corporate documents are written should
disclose the processes it has in place to ensure the
director understands and can contribute to the discussions
at those meetings and understands and can discharge
their obligations in relation to those documents.
N/A N/A
9.2 A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure
that meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable
place and time
N/A N/A
9.3 A listed entity established outside Australia, and an
externally managed listed entity that has an AGM, should
ensure that its external auditor attends its AGM and is
available to answer questions from security holders
relevant to the audit
N/A N/A

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APPENDIX A

Board Skills Matrix

Collectively, the Board has those skills and other relevant experience that it considers is appropriate for the effective governance of the Company. The matrix, and the extent to which those skills are represented on the Board collectively among the Directors, are set out below:

Skill or experience Number of
Directors
Experience as a non-executive Director of other ASX-listed entities 3
Held CEO or similarposition in a similar organisation 2
Risk management experience 4
Knowledge and experience in information technologystrategyandgovernance 3
Experience in strategic human resource management 3
Abilityto think strategically 4
Knowledge and experience in bestpractice corporategovernance for ASX listed companies 3
Qualifications or experience in accountingand/or finance 3
Knowledge and experience in investor relations 4
Knowledge and experience in occupational health and safetymanagement 3
Qualifications or experience in miningservices operations 3
Qualifications or experience ingeology/ mining 4
Qualifications or experience in corporate and/or miningservices specific legal matters 4
Effective listener and communicator 4
Preparedness to askquestions and challenge management /peer directors in a constructive way 4
Contributor and teamplayer 4
Critical and innovative thinker 4
Leadershipskills 4