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ORBMINCO LIMITED Governance Information 2019

Sep 26, 2019

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Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Introduced 01/07/14 Amended 02/11/15

Name of entity

Woomera Mining Limited

ABN / ARBN
99 073 155 781
Financial year ended:
99 073 155 781 30 June 2019

Our corporate governance statement[2] for the above period above can be found at:[3]

  • These pages of our annual report:

This URL on our website: woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 25 September 2018 and has been approved by the board.The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.

Date: 27 September 2019

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Name of Director or Secretary authorising Jonathan W. Lindh lodgement:

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX.

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

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

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

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

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

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):

at woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/

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 [insert 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
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 [insert 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
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 [insert 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

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

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
at woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert 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
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 [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert 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
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 [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert 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
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the
processes we employ to address board succession issues and to
ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and the length of service of each director:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert 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
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 [insert 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
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 [insert 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
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 woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes
we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our
corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and
removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

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
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 woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/

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 woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in
place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at woomeramining.com.au/corporate-governance/
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at page 4 of the Directors Report in the Company’s 2019 Annual
Report.
[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 [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]

an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
at [insert location]
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
at [insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a 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 [insert 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
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
in the Remuneration Report in the Company’s 2019 Annual
Report

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 [insert location]

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
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

2 November 2015

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …4
~~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 Statement~~~~OR~~
~~ at [~~~~insert location]~~
~~~~ ~~an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance~~
~~Statement~~
~~sou~~
~~(a)~~

~~(b)~~
~~-~~ ~~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 Statement~~~~OR~~
~~ at [~~~~insert location]~~
~~~~ ~~an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance~~
~~Statement~~
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 2 November 2015

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Woomera Mining Limited

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Suite 116, 147 Pirie St Adelaide SA 5000 [email protected] www.WoomeraMining.com.au

Corporate Governance Statement 2019

This Corporate Governance Statement sets out the current position of Woomera Mining Limited ( Company ) with regards to the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (3rd Edition, 2014) ( Principles and Recommendations ).

While the Principles and Recommendations are not mandatory, the Company will be required to disclose the extent to which it complies with the Principles and Recommendations in its future annual reports.

Recommendations

Item Recommendation Comment Implemented
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 Company's Board Charter sets out
the roles and responsibilities of the Board
and Management. It is available for
review atwww.woomeramining.com.au
(Company’s Website).
Yes
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 Company undertakes appropriate
checks in respect of any person who is
being considered as a director. These
checks
may
include
character,
experience,
education
and
financial
history and background checks.
The Company provides all relevant
candidate information contained in the
Principles and Recommendations about
any candidate to enable security holders
to make informed decisions regarding the
candidate’s election or re-election.
Yes
1.3 A listed entity should have a written
agreement with each director and senior
executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
The Company enters into a detailed letter
of appointment or employment contract
with each director and employee.
Yes
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's Board Charter sets out
the roles and responsibilities of the
Company Secretary. The Board Charter
is available for review on the Company’s
Website.
Yes

The Board values diversity and Yes recognises the benefits diversity can provide to the Company, particularly in respect of its ability to achieve its goals.

  • 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;

The Board has an established diversity policy which is publicly available on the Company’s Website.

Given the size of the Company, the nature of the employment structure and the limited number of Board and senior executive positions available, the Company does not believe that it is practical or efficient to establish measurable objectives at this time and as and when circumstances warrant, the Board will take into consideration, diversity, as one of the criteria in formulating decisions. Whilst the Company believes that the current noncompliance with this recommendation will not be detrimental to the Company, it also recognises that a talented, skilful and diverse workforce will be an important factor to the Company’s future success as the Company strives to reach the requisite corporate and commercial maturity.

  • (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and

  • (c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards achieving them,

  • (d) and either:

(1) the respective not be detrimental to the Company, it also proportions of men and recognises that a talented, skilful and women on the board, in diverse workforce will be an important senior executive factor to the Company’s future success positions and across the whole organisation as the Company strives to reach the (including how the requisite corporate and commercial entity has defined maturity. “senior executive” for these purposes); or A summary of the proportions of men and (2) if the entity is a “relevant women on the board, in senior executive employer” under the positions and across the whole Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s organisation is shown below: most recent “Gender Males (%) Females(%) Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published Board 3 (100%) 0 (0%) under that Act. Executive 3 (100%) 0 (0%) Technical 0 (0%) 2 (100%) includes company secretary

A summary of the proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole organisation is shown below:

**includes part time employee and contract personnel

  • 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.

At the present time, the Company has not Yes established a Remuneration Committee given the size of the Company.

The Chair is currently responsible for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors.

The performance reviews will take the form of an informal meeting based on review goals for the Board and individual Directors. The goals are based on corporate requirements and any areas for

improvement identified. The Chair will
provide each Director with confidential
feedback on their performance.
Although a performance evaluation of the
board, its committees and individual
directors did not occur in the relevant
reporting
period,
the
board,
its
committees and individual directors are
constantly under informal evaluation and
formal
performance
reviews
are
scheduled to occur in December 2019.
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 Board is responsible for evaluating
the performance of the senior executives
as set out in the Board Charter on the
Company’s Website.
Although a performance evaluation of
senior executives did not occur in the
relevant reporting period, the senior
executives are constantly under informal
evaluation
and
formal
performance
reviews are scheduled to occur in
December 2019.
Yes
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
At the present time, the Company does
not comply with Principle 2.1 as it has not
established a nomination committee.
Given the size of the Company, the Board
considers that it is not prudent to form a
nomination committee to deal with the
selection
and
appointment
of
new
Directors at this stage.
If any vacancies arise on the Board, all
directors are involved in the search and
recruitment of a replacement. The Board
undertakes the checks referred to in item
1.2 to ensure all replacements have the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge,
experience, independence and diversity
to enable it to discharge its duties and
responsibilities effectively.
No
enable it to discharge its duties
and responsibilities effectively
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.
Members of the Board have been brought
together
to
provide
a
blend
of
qualifications, skills and national and
international experience required for
managing a company operating within
the mining industry and periodically
reviews the balance of skills, knowledge,
experience, independence and diversity
to enable it to discharge its duties and
responsibilities effectively. The skills,
experience and expertise relevant to the
position of director held by each director
in office is included in the Director’s
Report component of the Company’s
2019 Annual Report. In view of the
above, the Company does not currently
have a skills and diversity matrix in
relation to the Board members. Whilst
the Company believes that the current
non-compliance
with
this
recommendation is not detrimental to the
Company, the Board will consider the
establishment of a skills matrix during the
current reporting period.
Details of the Directors’ skills, experience
and meeting attendance will be set out in
the Directors’ report in each year’s
Annual Report.
No
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.
Given the size of the Company, Mr Joe
Fekete is the only current independent
director.
Details of the length of service of each
director will be set out in the Directors’
report in each year’s Annual Report.
The following directors of the Company
are not considered independent.
Mr Neville Martin – Chairman
Mr Martin is a Non-Executive Director and
the current Chairman of the Company. Mr
Martin is a director of Houmar Nominees
Pty Ltd, which is a substantial (greater
than 5%) shareholder in the Company
and as such, does not meet the
independence requirement as defined in
the ASX guidelines.
Mr Gerard Anderson – Managing
Director
Yes
Mr Anderson is Managing Director of the
Company and employed in an executive
capacity and as such, does not meet the
independence requirement as defined in
the ASX guidelines.
Mr Don Triggs – Exploration Director
Mr Triggs is an Exploration Director of the
Company and employed in an executive
capacity and as such, does not meet the
independence requirement as defined in
the ASX guidelines.
Mr David Lindh – Non Executive
Director
Mr Lindh is a Non-Executive Director of
the Company. Mr Lindh is a director and
shareholder of Davan Nominees Pty Ltd,
which is a substantial (greater than 5%)
shareholder in the Company and as such,
does
not
meet
the
independence
requirement as defined in the ASX
guidelines.
As at the date of the 2019 Annual Report,
the term of office held by each director is
1.75 years (having all been appointed on
5 December 2017).
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity
should be independent directors.
The Directors consider that the Company
is currently not of a size, nor are its affairs
of such complexity as to justify the
appointment of independent directors.
The
Company
considers
industry
experience and specific expertise to be
more important attributes of its Board
members at this stage and believes that
the
composition
of
the
Board
is
appropriate
given
the
size
and
development of the Company at the
present time.
No
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 Directors consider that the Company
is currently not of a size, nor are its affairs
of such complexity as to justify the
appointment of an independent director
as chair.
The Company’s Managing Director is Mr
Gerard Anderson and the Company’s
Chair is Mr Neville Martin.
No
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for
inducting new directors and provide
appropriate professional development
opportunities for directors to develop and
The Board shall induct new directors in
accordance with the process set out in
the Company's Board Charter available
on the Company’s Website.
Yes
maintain the skills and knowledge needed
to
perform their
role
as
directors
effectively.
The Company is committed to the
professional development of its directors.
It is the responsibility of the Chair to
facilitate the ongoing development of all
directors as set out in the Board Charter
available on the Company’s Website.
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.
The Board has established a Code of
Conduct which is available on the
Company’s Website.
Yes
Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1)
has at least three
members, all of whom
are non-executive
directors and a majority
of whom are
independent directors;
and
(2)
is chaired by an
independent director,
who is not the chair of
the board, and disclose:
(3)
the charter of the
committee;
(4)
the relevant
qualifications and
experience of the
members of the
committee; and
(5)
in relation to each
reporting period, the
number of times the
committee met
throughout the period
and the individual
attendances of the
members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit
committee, disclose that fact and
the processes it employs that
independently
verify
and
safeguard the integrity of its
corporate reporting, including the
processes for the appointment
and removal of the external
auditor and the rotation of the
audit engagement partner.
The Board has established an Audit and
Risk Committee whose primary function
is to give additional assurance regarding
the quality and reliability of financial
information used by the Board and
financial information provided by the
Company pursuant to its statutory
reporting requirements.
The Directors consider that the Company
is currently not of a size, nor are its affairs
of such complexity as to justify the
appointment of an independent director
as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
No
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before
it
approves
the
entity’s
financial
The Board will receive written assurance
from its CEO and CFO for each financial
Yes
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.
reporting period that their opinion is
founded on a sound system of risk
management and internal control and
that the system is operating effectively.
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 Company’s auditor is required to
attend the Company’s AGM and is
available to answer questions relevant to
the audit.
Yes
Principle 5 – Make timely and balance 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.
The Company has a Market Disclosure
Protocol which is available on the
Company’s Website.
Yes
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 the Company and its
governance is available to investors on
the Company’s Website.
Yes
6.2 A listed entity should design and
implement an investor relations program
to
facilitate
effective
two-way
communication with investors
The
Company
has
developed
a
Shareholder Communications Policy to
ensure
all
relevant
and
material
information is reported and disclosed to
investors.
The Shareholder Communications Policy
is available on the Company’s Website.
Yes
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 explicitly encourages all
shareholders to attend General Meetings
of the Company in each notice of
meeting, and in the event they cannot
attend, the Company encourages those
shareholders to participate by exercising
their votes.
Yes
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 and its share registry
actively
encourage
electronic
communication as the most efficient
means
of
communication.
All
new
shareholders will be issued with a letter
Yes
encouraging the registration of electronic
contact methods.
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.
The Board has established an Audit and
Risk
Committee
which
has
the
responsibility
of
making
recommendations to the Board in relation
to:
(a) the
adequacy
of
the
entity’s
processes for managing risk;
(b) any incident involving fraud or other
breakdown of the entity’s internal
controls; and
(c) the
entity’s
insurance
program,
having regard to the entity’s business
and the insurable risks associated
with its business.
The Directors consider that the Company
is currently not of a size, nor are its affairs
of such complexity as to justify the
appointment of an independent director
as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is
available on the Company’s Website.
No
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 Board and the Audit and Risk
Committee
regularly
review
the
Company’s risk management framework.
An annual review was undertaken during
the reporting period.
Yes
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 is not of the size or scale
to warrant the cost of an internal audit
function. This function is undertaken by
the Board, in conjunction with the Audit
and Risk Committee which regularly
reviews risk management processes and
internal controls.
Yes
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it
has any material exposure to economic,
The Company’s exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability
Yes

environmental and social sustainability risks are as set out in the Rights Offer risks and, if it does, how it manages or Prospectus dated 13 August 2019. intends to manage those risks.

environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or
intends to manage those risks.
risks are as set out in the Rights Offer
Prospectus dated 13 August 2019.
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.
At the present time, the Company has not
established a Remuneration Committee
given the size of the Company.
The Board performs the typical functions
of a Remuneration Committee which
includes
setting
the
Company's
remuneration
structure,
determining
eligibilities
to
incentive
schemes,
assessing
performance
and
remuneration of senior management and
determining
the
remuneration
and
incentives of the Board.
No
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.
The Company discloses all Director and
executive remuneration and policies on
remuneration in its annual report.
Yes
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 is responsible for reviewing
any employee incentive and equity-based
plans including the appropriateness of
performance hurdles and total payments
proposed.
While the Company does not presently
have
an
equity-based
remuneration
scheme, the Company recognises that
most of its Directors hold securities in the
Company.
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy
sets out when securities (including new
securities issued under an equity-based
Not applicable

remuneration scheme) may be traded by Directors, executives and employees. The Company’s Securities Trading Policy is available on the Company’s Website.