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Mont Royal Resources Governance Information 2021

Jul 26, 2021

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Corporate Governance Statement

Mont Royal Resources Limited ( Company )

The Board of Directors of the Company ( Board ) are committed to achieving and maintaining high standards of performance and corporate governance.

The Company supports the 4[th] Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations ( Recommendations ).

The Company's practices are largely consistent with the Recommendations. The Board considers that the implementation of a small number of Recommendations is not appropriate, for the reasons set out below in relation to the items concerned. The Board uses its best endeavours to ensure that exceptions to the Recommendations do not have a negative impact on the Company and the best interests of shareholders as a whole.

The directors of the Company ( Directors , being either Non-Executive Directors or Executive Directors) are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Company in both the short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Company as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the Company is properly managed.

As required by the ASX Listing Rules, the Company's main corporate governance policies and practices are summarised below, having regard to the Recommendations. Details of the Company's corporate - governance plan and related documents are available online at www.montroyalres.com/corporate governance.

This corporate governance statement is current as at 27 July 2021 and has been approved by the Board.

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Principle 1 - Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
Recommendation 1.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter
setting out:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board
and management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and
those delegated to management.
Yes The Board has adopted a formal charter that details the functions and
responsibilities of the Board and management (Board Charter).
As provided for in the Board Charter, the Board is responsible for all
matters relating to the running of the Company, and more specifically, all
matters relating to the policies, practices, management and operations of
the Company. In addition to decisions requiring approval pursuant to the
respective Committee Charters, the following decisions must be approved
by the Board:
(a)
Directors acquiring or selling shares of the Company;
(b)
issuing shares of the Company;
(c)
acquiring, selling or otherwise disposing of property in excess of
the amount set out in the Company's approval matrix;
(d)
founding, acquiring or selling subsidiaries of or any company
within the Company, participating in other companies, or
dissolving or selling the Company's participation in other
companies (including project joint ventures);
(e)
acquiring or selling patent rights, rights in registered trademarks,
licences or other intellectual property rights of the Company;
(f)
founding, dissolving or relocating branch offices or other offices,
plants and facilities;
(g)
starting new business activities, terminating existing business
activities or initiating major changes to the field of the Company's
business activities;

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(h)
approving and/or altering the annual business plan (including
financial planning) for the Company or any part of the Company;
(i)
taking or granting loans which exceed the amount set out in the
Company's approval matrix;
(j)
granting securities of any type;
(k)
granting loans to Company officers or employees and taking over
guarantees for the Company's officers and employees;
(l)
entering into agreements for recurring, voluntary or additional
social benefits, superannuation agreements or agreements for
general wage and salary increases;
(m)
determining the total amount of bonuses and gratuities for
Company officers and employees;
(n)
determining the appointment, termination, prolongation of
employment or amendment to conditions of employment of
members of the Board; and
(o)
granting or revoking a power of attorney or limited authority to sign
and/or act on behalf of the Company.
The detail of some board functions will be handled through Board
Committees as and when the size and scale of operations requires such
Committees. However, the Board as a whole is responsible for
determining the extent of the powers residing in each Committee and is
ultimately responsible for accepting, modifying or rejecting Committee
recommendations.

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The MD (as a delegate of the Board) is responsible for the effective
leadership and day-to-day operations and administration of the Company.
The responsibilities of the Board as a whole, the Chair, individual
Directors and the functions delegated to Senior Management are set out
in more detail in Part A of the Company's Board Charter, which is
available on the Corporate Governance page of the Company's website
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance.
Recommendation 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.
Yes The Board will consider nominations for appointment or election of
Directors that may arise from time to time, having regard to the skills and
experience required by the Company and procedures outlined in the
Company's constitution and the_Corporations Act 2001_(Cth).
The Company undertakes appropriate checks before appointing a person,
or putting forward to shareholders a candidate for election, as a Director.
Candidates are assessed through interviews, meetings and background
and reference checks (which may be conducted both by external
consultants and by Directors) as appropriate.
The Company gives shareholders all material information in its possession
relevant to the decision whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director, either
in the notice of meeting and explanatory statement for the relevant
meeting of shareholders which addresses the election or re-election of the
Director, or by including in the notice a clear reference to the location on
the Company's website, Annual Report or other document lodged with
ASX where the information can be found.
Recommendation 1.3 Yes Under Part A clause 2.4 of the Board Charter, the Company must have a

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A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
written agreement with each Director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Each Non-Executive Director receives a letter formalising their
appointment and outlining the material terms of their appointment. The
Non-Executive Directors of the Company have not been appointed for a
fixed term. Each Non-Executive Director has signed a letter of
appointment.
Each Executive Director and each senior executive have signed an
executive service agreement setting out their duties, obligations and
remuneration.
The Company Secretary has entered into a consultancy agreement with
the Company setting out her role, responsibilities and remuneration.
Recommendation 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.
Yes As set out in Part A clause 5 of the Board Charter, 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. The Company Secretary is Shaun Menezes (appointed 6
August 2018), whose qualifications and experience are stated in the
Company’s latest Annual Report.
Recommendation 1.5
A listed entity should:
Partially The Company recognises the positive advantages of a diverse workplace
and is committed to:
(a)
creating a working environment conducive to the appointment of
well-qualified employees, Senior Management and Board

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(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:
(i)
the measurable objectives set for that
period to achieve gender diversity;
(ii)
the entity's progress towards achieving
those objectives; and
(iii)
either:
(A)
the respective proportions of men
and women on the board, in senior
executive positions and across the
whole workforce (including how the
entity has defined "senior
executive" for these purposes); or
(B)
if the entity is a "relevant employer"
under the Workplace Gender
Equality Act, the entity's most
recent "Gender Equality
Indicators", as defined in and
published under the Act.
candidates; and
(b)
identifying ways to promote a corporate culture which embraces
diversity.
The Board has adopted a diversity policy, but due its size and stage of
development does not disclose 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 is in accordance with the entity’s diversity
policy and its progress.
The Board monitors the extent to which the level of diversity within the
Company is appropriate on an ongoing basis and periodically considers
measure to improve it. The Board will further consider the establishment
of objectives for achieving gender diversity as the Company develops and
its circumstances change.
Recommendation 1.6 Yes The Board regularly monitors its performance and the performance of the
Directors and Board committees throughout the year. This may occur

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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.
through an internal review led by the Chair, or be performed with the
assistance of external advisers as considered appropriate. The Chair also
speaks to Directors individually regarding their role and performance as a
Director.
An informal performance evaluation review with respect to the Board and
the individual Directors was undertaken during the year.
Recommendation 1.7
A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for evaluating the
performance of its senior executives at least once
every reporting period; and
(b)
disclose for each reporting period whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect
of that period.
Yes In accordance with the Company's Performance Evaluation Policy, all
senior executives are subject to an annual performance evaluation. Each
year, senior executives will establish a set of performance targets. These
targets are aligned to overall business goals and the Company's
requirements of the position.
An informal assessment of progress is carried out throughout the year. A
full evaluation of an executive's performance against the agreed targets
takes place annually. This will normally occur in conjunction with goal
setting for the coming year. As the Company is committed to continuous
improvement and the development of its people, the results of the
evaluation form the basis of the executive's development plan.
Performance pay components of executives' packages are also
dependent on the outcome of the evaluation.
Principle 2 – Structure the board to be effective and add value

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Recommendation 2.1
The Board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(i)
has at least three members, a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(ii)
is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(iii)
the charter of the committee;
(iv)
the members of the committee; and
(v)
as at the end of each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee,
disclose that fact and the processes it employs to
address board succession issues and to ensure
that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and
responsibilities effectively.
No The Company recognises that Recommendation 2.1 of the
Recommendations suggests the establishment of a Nomination
Committee and associated Charter. However, in view of the small size of
the Company's Board, the Board in its entirety (with abstentions from
relevant Directors where there is a conflict of interest) acts effectively as
Nomination Committee and there is no need to further subdivide it. As
such, a Nomination Committee is an unnecessary measure for the
Company.
The Board as a whole reviews the size, structure and composition of the
Board including competencies and diversity, in addition to reviewing Board
succession plans and continuing development.

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Recommendation 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.
Yes The Board is structured to facilitate the effective discharge of its duties
and to add value through its deliberations. It seeks to achieve a Board
composition with a balance of diverse attributes relevant to the Company's
operations and markets, including skills sets, background, gender,
geography and industry experience. In addition to those general skills
expected for Board membership, the following skills have also been
identified as being necessary such as operational management,
exploration and geology, mining engineering, project delivery, finance,
corporate governance, equity capital markets, legal, and commercial
negotiations. The Board is comfortable with the skills matrix represented
by the current Board.
A profile of each Director setting out their skills, experience and period of
office is set out in the Directors' Report of the latest Annual Report.

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Recommendation 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 or relationship
of the type described in Box 2.3 (Factors relevant
to assessing the independence of a director) 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.
Yes As at 30 June 2021, the Board consisted of:
Name Role **Independent? ** Date appointed
Gary Lawler Non-Executive
Chairman
Yes 15 October
2018
Michael
O’Keeffe
Non-Executive
Director
Yes 9 October 2018
Peter Ruse Executive
Director
No 26 March 2018
Recommendation 2.4
A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
Yes As show in the table at Recommendation 2.3 above, a majority of the
Board is independent, with 2 of the 3 Directors being independent.

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independent directors.
Recommendation 2.5
The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the
same person as the CEO of the entity.
Yes The roles of Chair of the Board and Managing Director/CEO are separate
and distinct. Gary Lawler is the Non-Executive Chair of the Company and
Peter Ruse is the Executive Director. Gary Lawler, who was appointed as
Non-Executive Chair on 15 October 2018, is considered independent on
the basis that his shareholding in the Company does not exceed 5%. His
qualifications and experience are stated in the Company's latest Annual
Report, which is available atwww.montroyalres.com/investor-centre/.
A copy of the definition of independence adopted by the Company is
annexed to the Company's Board Charter at Annexure A, available on the
Company's "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website at
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Recommendation 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.
Yes It is the policy of the Board to ensure that the Directors and Senior
Management of the Company are equipped with the knowledge and
information they need to discharge their responsibilities effectively and
that individual and collective performance is regularly and fairly reviewed.
As referred to in Part D of the Board Charter, new directors go through an
induction process which includes meeting with key executives, tours of the
premises, an induction package and presentations. The Company
allocates an annual budget to encourage Directors to participate in
training and development programs for their professional development.

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Principle 3 – Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
Recommendation 3.1
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
Yes The Board has approved a statement of values and charges the Directors
with the responsibility of inculcating those values across the Company.
A copy of the Company's statement of values is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Recommendation 3.2
A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a code of conduct for its
directors, senior executives and employees; and
(b)
ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board
is informed of any material breaches of that code.
Yes The Company seeks to encourage and develop a culture which will
maintain and enhance its reputation as a valued corporate citizen of the
countries where it operates and an employer which personnel enjoy
working for.
The Company has established a Code of Conduct that sets out the
principles covering appropriate conduct in a variety of contexts and
outlines the minimum standards of behaviour expected from its Directors
and employees. The Code of Conduct sets out policies in relation to
various corporate and personal behaviour including safety, discrimination,
respecting the law, anti-corruption, interpersonal conduct and conflict of
interest.
While the Code of Conduct seeks to prescribe standards of behaviour for
all Company personnel to observe, it does not, and understandably
cannot, identify every ethical issue that an individual might face. The Code
of Conduct's objective is to provide a framework for decisions and actions
in relation to ethical conduct in employment, to safeguard the Company's
reputation and to make clear the consequences of breaching the Code of
Conduct.

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A copy of the Company's Code of Conduct is available on the "Corporate
Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.

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Recommendation 3.3
A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b)
ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board
is informed of any material incidents reported under
that policy.
Yes The Board has adopted a whistleblower protection policy to ensure
concerns regarding unacceptable conduct including breaches of the
Company's code of conduct can be raised on a confidential basis, without
fear of reprisal, dismissal or discriminatory treatment. The purpose of this
policy is to promote responsible whistle blowing about issues where the
interests of others, including the public, or of the organisation itself are at
risk.
A copy of the Company's whistleblower policy is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Recommendation 3.4
A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
(b)
ensure that the Board or a committee of the Board
is informed of any material breaches of that policy.
Yes The Board has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is
committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all business
dealings. The Board has adopted an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy
for the purpose of setting out the responsibilities in observing and
upholding the Company's position on bribery and corruption provide
information and guidance to those working for the Company on how to
recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
A copy of the Company's anti-bribery and corruption policy is available on
the "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Principle 4 – Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
Recommendation 4.1 Partially As a consequence of the size and composition of the Company’s Board
(comprising twonon-executive directors and one executive director) the

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The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(i)
has at least three 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 members 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 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.
Board does not have a stand-alone audit committee.
The Board as a whole has responsibilities typically assumed by an audit
committee, including but not limited to:
(a) verifying and safeguarding the integrity of the Company's stakeholder
reporting;
(b) reviewing and recommending approval to the Board of the audited
annual and half-yearly financial reports;
(c) reviewing the appointment of the external auditor, their independence
and performance, the audit fee, any questions of their resignation or
dismissal and assessing the scope and adequacy of the external audit
and making appropriate recommendations to the full Board; and
(d) performing a risk management function (refer to Recommendation 7.1
for further details).
Information on the Company's procedures for the selection and
appointment of the external auditor and the rotation of external audit
partners is set out in the Policy on Selection, Appointment and Rotation of
External Auditors, which is available on the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.

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Recommendation 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.
Yes Under the Company's Risk Management Policy, which is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/, the Executive Director
and CFO will provide a written declaration of assurance that in their
opinion, the financial records of the Company for any financial period have
been properly maintained, comply with the appropriate accounting
standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the Company and has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating
effectively.
For the current and any future accounting and reporting periods,
Executive Director and CFO declarations will be obtained in relation to the
issue of all of the Company's financial statements.
In addition declarations will be provided for all financial statements and
reports required by the ASX Listing Rules, if listed on ASX, including but
not limited to the Company's Appendix 5B (Quarterly Reports) for the
quarter ended 30 June 2021, Half-year Report for the half year ended 31
December 2021, and its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
Recommendation 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.
Yes When preparing reports for release to the market including the quarterly
activity and cash flow reports, these reports shall be prepared and
reviewed by the Executive Director before being presented to the Board
for review and approval. Such reports shall not be released to market
without this review and approval process by executive management and
the Board.

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Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
Recommendation 5.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
ASX Listing Rule 3.1.
Yes The Company has established a Continuous Disclosure Policy which is
designed to guide compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure
requirements, and to ensure that all Directors, senior executives and
employees of the Company understand their responsibilities under the
policy. The Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on the "Corporate
Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
The Continuous Disclosure Policy:
(a)
raises awareness of the Company's obligations under the
continuous disclosure regime;
(b)
establishes a process to ensure that information about the
Company which may be market sensitive and which may require
disclosure is brought to the attention of the Chairman, being the
person/s primarily responsible for ensuring the Company complies
with its continuous disclosure obligations, in a timely manner and
is kept confidential; and
(c)
sets out the obligation of Directors, officers and employees of the
Company to ensure that the Company complies with its
continuous disclosure obligations.
The Board has designated the MD and/or Chair of the Board as the
person primarily responsible for ensuring that the Continuous Disclosure
Policy is implemented and that all relevant information is disclosed as
required.

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In accordance with the Company's Continuous Disclosure Policy, all
information provided to ASX for release to the market is also posted to the
Company's website.
Recommendation 5.2
A listed entity should ensure that its Board receives copies
of all material market announcements promptly after they
have been made.
Yes The Board has appointed the Company Secretary as the person
responsible for communicating with ASX and overseeing and coordinating
the timely disclosure of information to ASX, subject to prior review and
approval of all announcements by the Directors. The Company Secretary
ensures that the Board are aware of when any announcement is due to go
out and when the confirmation of release is received by the ASX, the
Company Secretary promptly forwards this to the Board.
The Continuous Disclosure Policy of the Company is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Recommendation 5.3
A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should release a copy of the
presentation materials on the ASX Market Announcements
Platform ahead of the presentation.
Yes The Board has appointed the Company Secretary as the person
responsible for communicating with ASX and overseeing and coordinating
the timely disclosure of information to ASX, subject to prior review and
approval of all announcements by the Directors. The Company Secretary
ensures any investor presentations are released to the ASX Market
Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation and in accordance
with the Continuous Disclosure Policy of the Company, a copy of which is
available on the "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/.
Principle 6 – Respect the rights of security holders

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Recommendation 6.1
A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
Yes The Board aims to ensure that the Company's shareholders are informed
of all major developments affecting the Company's state of affairs.
The Company keeps investors informed through its website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/, which contains
information on the Company, the Board and the corporate governance
policies and procedures of the Company. Through its website, investors
can access copies of the Company's annual, half-yearly and quarterly
reports (for at least three historical years), announcements to the ASX,
notices of meeting, presentations and key media coverage.
Recommendation 6.2
A listed entity should have an investor relations program
that facilitates effective two-way communications with
investors.
Yes The Company has a Shareholder Communication Strategy which is
available on the "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/. The Shareholder
Communication Strategy encourages shareholder participation and
engagement with the Company. This strategy also facilitates
communication directly between shareholders and the Company, with any
shareholder queries coordinated through the Company Secretary.
Recommendation 6.3
A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and
encourages participation at meetings of security holders.
Yes The Shareholder Communications Policy encourages shareholder
participation at shareholders' meetings. Shareholders are provided with all
notices of meeting prior to meetings. The Company's lead auditor is also
made available for questions at the annual general meeting. Shareholders
are also always given the opportunity to ask questions of the Directors
and management, either during or after shareholders' meetings.
Recommendation 6.4 Yes The Company conducts a poll at meetings of security holders to decide

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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.
each substantive resolution.
Recommendation 6.5
A listed entity should give security holders the option to
receive communications from, and send communications
to, the entity and its security registry electronically.
Yes The Company provides information through its website, enabling security
holders to email the Company and to receive Company announcements
by email. The share registry also provides (through its website, links to
which can be found on the Company's website) the ability to email the
share registry and to receive documents by email from the share registry.
Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
Recommendation 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;
(iv)
the members of the committee; and
(v)
as at the end of each reporting period, the
Partially As a consequence of the size and composition of the Company's Board
the Board does not have a stand-alone risk committee.
The Board as a whole has responsibilities typically assumed by a risk
committee, including but not limited to:
(a)
ensuring that an appropriate risk-management framework is in
place and is operating properly; and
(b)
reviewing and monitoring legal and policy compliance systems
and issues.
That is, matters typically dealt with by a risk committee are dealt with by
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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 paragraph (a) above, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs for overseeing the
entity's risk management framework.
Recommendation 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.
Partially The Company is committed to the identification, monitoring and
management of risks associated with its business activities and has
established policies in relation to the implementation of practical and
effective control systems. The Company has established a Risk
Management Policy, which is available on the "Corporate Governance"
page of the Company's website,www.montroyalres.com/corporate-
governance/.
During the reporting period, the Board relied on the Company's existing
risk-management framework. The Board intends to review this framework
during the current financial year so that the Board can satisfy itself that the
Company's risk-management framework remains sound, and make any
changes that may be required.
Recommendation 7.3
A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function
Partially The Company does not have an independent internal audit function. Due
to the nature and size of the Company's operations, and the Company's
ability to derive substantially all of the benefits of an independent internal
audit function in the manner disclosed below, the expense of an
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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.
The Board performs all key elements of an internal audit function,
including:
(a)
evaluating and seeking and obtaining reasonable assurance that
risk management, control and governance systems are
functioning as intended and will enable the Company's objectives
and goals to be met;
(b)
evaluating information security and associated risk exposures;
(c)
evaluating regulatory compliance programs with consultation from
internal and external legal counsel;
(d)
evaluating the Company's preparedness in case of business
interruption; and
(e)
providing oversight of the Company's anti-fraud programs.
The Board delegates to MD the authority to implement any non-strategic
amendments to risk management systems required as a result of changed
circumstances, or where the potential for improvement has been
identified; reporting all such matters to the Board for consideration at its
next meeting.
Recommendation 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.
Yes The Company identifies and manages material exposure to environmental
and social risks in a manner consistent with its Risk Management Policy,
which is available on the "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's
website,www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/. The Company
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identify potential business risks. The effectiveness of the controls in place
to address each risk is reviewed on a regular basis and, where the
residual risk is considered outside of acceptable limits, further controls
and risk mitigation measures are developed and implemented.
The Company does not have any material exposure to environmental and
social risks.
Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Recommendation 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
Partially As a consequence of the size and composition of the Company's Board
(comprising the two Non-Executive Directors and one Executive Director)
the Board does not have a standalone Remuneration Committee.
The Board as a whole has responsibilities typically assumed by a
remuneration committee, including but not limited to:
(a)
reviewing the remuneration (including short- and long-term
incentive schemes and equity-based remuneration, where
applicable) and performance of Directors;
(b)
setting policies for Senior Executive remuneration, setting the
terms and conditions of employment for Senior Executives,
undertaking reviews of Senior Executive performance, including
setting goals and reviewing progress in achieving those goals;
and
(c)
reviewing the Company's Senior Executive and employee
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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.
applicable) and making recommendations to the Non-Executive
Chair on any proposed changes.
That is, matters typically dealt with by a remuneration committee are dealt
with by the full Board.
Recommendation 8.2
A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive
directors and the remuneration of executive directors and
other senior executives.
Yes The Board Charter sets out the policies and practices of the remuneration
of Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and other senior
executives.
Gary Lawler and Michael O’Keeffe are paid a fixed annual fee for their
service to the Company as Non-Executive Directors.
The Executive Director of the Company typically receive remuneration
comprising a base salary component and other fixed benefits based on
the terms of his respective employment agreements with the Company,
and potentially the ability to participate in the Company's long term
incentive plans.
Details of the remuneration of the Directors and other executives are set
out in the Remuneration Report (which forms part of the Director's Report
contained in the Company's 2021 Annual Report) and are available on the
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Recommendation 8.3
A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration
scheme should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted
to enter into transactions (whether through the use
of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the
economic risk of participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
Yes The Company's Trading Policy prohibits the hedging of unvested
performance share rights and vested securities that are subject to
disposal restrictions. This is in line with the requirements of the
Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and
Executive Remuneration) Act 2011(Cth), and is intended to prevent
transactions which could have the effect of distorting the proper
functioning of performance hurdles or reducing the intended alignment
between management's and shareholders' interests.
For the purposes of this policy, hedging includes the entry into any
derivative transaction within the meaning given in section 761D of the
Corporations Act (such as options, forward contracts, swaps, futures,
warrants, caps and collars) and any other transaction in financial products
which operate to limit (in any way) the economic risk associated with
holding the relevant securities.
The Trading Policy is available on the "Corporate Governance" page of
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