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PLATINA RESOURCES LIMITED Governance Information 2021

Sep 27, 2021

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

Platina Resources Limited

ABN/ARBN
25 119 007 939
Financial year ended:
25 119 007 939 30 June 2021

Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2]

These pages of our annual report: This URL on our https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/ website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2021 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3]

Date: 28 September 2021 Name of authorised officer Paul Jurman authorising lodgement:

1 “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.

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 Listing Rule 4.10.3.

Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.

The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.

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

3 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 notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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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 Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting
out:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.

and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out 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 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.

set out 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.

set out 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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).

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

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b)
through its board or a committee of the board set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the
composition of its board, senior executives and workforce
generally; and
(c)
disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(1)
the measurable objectives set for that period to
achieve gender diversity;
(2)
the entity’s progress towards achieving those
objectives; and
(3)
either:
(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 that Act.
If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period, the measurable objective
for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board
should be to have not less than 30% of its directors of each
gender within a specified period.

and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c)
at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and if we were included in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the
commencement of the reporting period our measurable objective for
achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board of not less
than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period.

set out 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 for each reporting period whether a performance
evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that
process during or in respect of that period.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
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.

and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in
paragraph (a) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND 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):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed 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 at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out 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 that the board currently has or is
looking to achieve in its membership.

and we have disclosed our board skills matrix in our Corporate
Governance Statement.
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
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, affiliation or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position or relationship in question and an explanation of
why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.

and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors in our Corporate Governance
Statement
……………………………………………………………………………..
and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b) in
our Corporate Governance Statement
……………………………………………………………………………..
and the length of service of each director in our Corporate
Governance Statement
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.

set out 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.

set out 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 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.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
and we have disclosed our values at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

and we have disclosed our code of conduct at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
3.4 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy;
and
(b)
ensure that the board or committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy.

and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at:

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS
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):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed 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 at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out 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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for
complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under
listing rule 3.1.

and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy
at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
5.2 A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all
material market announcements promptly after they have been
made.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

set out 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.

and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on
our website at:
https://platinaresources.com.au/corporate-governance/

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.2 A listed entity should have an investor relations program that
facilitates effective two-way communication with investors.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages
participation at meetings of security holders.

and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation
at meetings of security holders in our Corporate Governance
Statement.
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
6.4 A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a
meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by
a show of hands.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
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):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed 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 at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out 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
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.

and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk
management framework was undertaken during the reporting period
in our Corporate Governance Statement.
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk
management and internal control processes.

[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
and we have disclosed how our internal audit function is structured
and what role it performs at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed 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 at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement
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.

and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to
environmental and social risks in our Corporate Governance
Statement
……………………………………………………………………………..
and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:
[the Company does not currently have material exposure to
environmental and social risks]
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
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):]
and we have disclosed a copy of the charter of the committee at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
and we have disclosed 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:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out 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.

and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and
the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives
in our Corporate Governance Statement
……………………………………………………………………………..

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.

and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it in
our Corporate Governance Statement.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and
this recommendation is therefore not applicableOR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)

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

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We
have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement:
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the
recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our
reasons for not doing so are:5
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES
9.1 A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language
in which board or security holder meetings are held or key
corporate documents are written should disclose the processes
it has in place to ensure the director understands and can
contribute to the discussions at those meetings and
understands and can discharge their obligations in relation to
those documents.

and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at:
………………………………………………………………………
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR

we do not have a director in this position and this
recommendation is therefore not applicable OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.2 A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure that
meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place and
time.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable OR

we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
9.3 A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externally
managed listed entity that has an AGM, should ensure that its
external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer
questions from security holders relevant to the audit.

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

we are established in Australia and not an externally managed
listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not
applicable

we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
AGM and this recommendation is therefore not applicable

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT – 30 JUNE 2021

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Platina Resources Limited (“Platina” or “Company”) is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company and guides and monitors the business and affairs on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The Company’s governance approach aims to achieve exploration, development and financial success while meeting stakeholders’ expectations of sound corporate governance practices by proactively determining and adopting the most appropriate corporate governance arrangements.

The Company has adopted appropriate systems of control and accountability as the basis for the administration of corporate governance. The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Company's needs. To the extent they are applicable and given its size and circumstances, the Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (4[th] Edition) ("Recommendations"), as published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council (“CGC’).

ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires listed companies to disclose the extent to which they have followed the Recommendations in the reporting period. A description of the Company’s main corporate governance practices is set out below. The Corporate Governance Statement is current as at 30 June 2021 and has been approved by the Board. All these practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire year. They comply with the Recommendations, however, a number of those principles and recommendations are directed towards listed companies considerably larger than Platina Resources Limited, whose circumstances and requirements accordingly differ markedly from the Company's. For example, the nature of the Company's operations and the size of its staff mean that a number of the Board committees and other governance structures recommended by the CGC are not only unnecessary in Platina’s case, but the effort and expense required to establish and maintain them would, in the Directors' view, be an unjustified diversion of shareholders' funds. As the Company's activities develop in size, nature and scope, the size of the Board and the implementation of additional corporate governance structures will be given further consideration.

The Company’s website at www.platinaresources.com.au contains a corporate governance section that includes copies of the Company’s corporate governance policies.

ASX CGC Principle 1

Lay solid foundations for management and oversight.

Recommendation 1.1:

The Company 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.

Role of the Board

The Board is pivotal in the relationship between shareholders and management and the role and responsibilities of the Board underpin corporate governance. The Board’s role is to govern the Company rather than to manage it. In governing the Company, the Directors must act in the best interests of the Company as a whole. It is the role of the senior management to manage the Company in accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and the responsibility of the Board to oversee the activities of management in carrying out these delegated duties.

The Board is committed to administering the policies and procedures with openness and integrity, pursuing the true spirit of corporate governance commensurate with the Company’s needs.

Generally, the powers and obligations of the Board are governed by the Corporations Act and the general law.

Without limiting those matters, the Board expressly considers itself responsible for the following:

  • Ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules (where appropriate) and all relevant laws;

  • Oversight of the Company including its framework of control and accountability systems to enable risk to be assessed and managed;

  • Appointing and removing the Chief Executive Officer;

  • Ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, removal of senior executives including the Company Secretary;

Level 2, Suite 9, 389 Oxford Street Mt Hawthorn Western Australia 6016 Phone +61 (0)7 5580 9094 Email: [email protected] www.platinaresources.com.au

Platina Resources Limited | ABN 25 119 007 939 | ASX: PGM

  • Input into and final approval of management’s development of corporate strategy and performance objectives;

  • Monitoring senior executive’s performance and implementation of strategy;

  • Ensuring appropriate resources are available to senior executives;

  • Approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and acquisitions and divestitures;

  • Approving and overseeing Committees where appropriate to assist in the Board’s function and powers.

The Managing Director (MD)is responsible for running the day-to-day affairs of the Company under delegated authority from the Board and to implement the policies and strategies set by the Board, within the risk appetite determined by the Board. In carrying out his or her responsibilities, the MD must report to the Board in a timely manner and ensure that all reports to the Board are clear and accurate and present a true and fair view of the Company's financial position and operating results.

The responsibility for the day-to-day operation and administration of the Company is delegated by the Board to the MD who in turn delegates specific responsibilities to the senior management team, if applicable. The Board ensures that this team is appropriately qualified and experienced to discharge their responsibilities and has in place procedures to assess the performance of the MD and the senior management team. These delegations are reviewed as appropriate.

The Functions, Powers and Responsibilities of the Board are set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter which is available from the corporate governance section of the Company’s website.

The Board meets on a regular basis to review the performance of the Company against its goals both financial and non-financial. In normal circumstances, prior to the scheduled board meetings, each board member is provided with a formal board package containing appropriate management and financial reports.

Recommendation 1.2:

The Company 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.

Appropriate background checks are conducted on proposed new directors and material information about a director being re-elected is provided to security holders.

Recommendation 1.3:

The Company should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.

Written agreements are entered in to with Directors and senior management clearly setting out their roles and responsibilities.

Recommendation 1.4:

The Company Secretary should be accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board.

The Company Secretary works directly with the Chair and the MD on the functioning of all board and committee procedures.

Recommendation 1.5:

The Company should (a) have and disclose a diversity policy; (b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board, senior executives and workforce generally; and (c) disclose in relation to each reporting period: (1) the measurable objectives set for that period to achieve gender diversity; (2) the company’s progress towards achieving those objectives; and (3) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce.

The Company is committed to workplace diversity and ensuring a diverse mix of skills amongst its Directors, officers and employees. The Company seeks to employ the best available staff, both male and female, and from diverse backgrounds, with the skills required to carry out their roles.

The Company respects and values the competitive advantage of Diversity (which includes but is not limited to gender, age, ethnicity and cultural background), and the benefit of its integration throughout the Company in order to enrich the Company’s perspective, improve corporate performance, increase shareholder value and maximise the probability of achievement of the Company’s goals. However, given the size and nature of the Company’s operations, the

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Company has not implemented a formal policy with respect to Diversity. The Company has not yet developed specific measurable objectives in relation to the diversity policy. It is the Board’s intention to develop measurable objectives at a time when the size of the Company and its activities warrants such a structure.

The Company has four staff (comprising the four Directors), none of whom are women. There are no women in senior executive positions or on the Board.

Recommendation 1.6:

The Company should (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors and (b) disclose whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process.

The Board (in carrying out the functions of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees) considers remuneration and nomination issues annually and otherwise as required in conjunction with the regular meetings of the Board.

Due to the size of the Board and the nature of its business, it has not been deemed necessary to institute a formal documented performance review program of individuals. The Chairman conducted an informal review during the financial year whereby the performance of the Board as a whole and the individual contributions of each director were discussed. The Board considers that at this stage of the Company’s development an informal process is appropriate.

Recommendation 1.7:

The Company should (a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance of senior executives at least once every reporting period and (b) disclose whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting period in accordance with that process.

The Board undertakes a review of the MD’s performance, at least annually, including setting the goals for the coming year and reviewing the achievement of these goals.

Performance has been measured to date by:

  • the efficiency and effectiveness of the enhancement of the Company’s mineral interest portfolio;

  • the designing and implementation of the exploration and development program;

  • securing and maintaining relationships with joint venture partners;

  • the securing of ongoing funding so as to continue its exploration and development activities; and

  • ensuring the Company’s environmental and occupational health and safety performance is consistent with industry best practice.

Performance evaluation is not based on specific financial indicators such as earnings or dividends as the Company is at the exploration stage and during this period is expected to incur operating losses.

Due to the size of the Company and the nature of its business, it has not been deemed necessary to institute a formal documented performance review program. The Chairman in conjunction with the Non-Executive Directors conducted an informal review in July 2021 whereby they discussed attitude, performance and approach toward meeting the short and long term objectives of the Company with the MD. The Board considers that at this stage of the Company’s development an informal process is appropriate.

ASX CGC Principle 2

Structure the Board to be effective and add value

Recommendation 2.1:

The Board should have a Nomination Committee of which the majority of the members should be independent directors (including the Chair). If the Board 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.

Although the Board has adopted a Nominations Committee Charter, the Board has not formally established a Nominations Committee as the Directors consider that the Company is currently not of a size nor are its affairs of such complexity as to justify the formation of this Committee. The Board as a whole is able to address these issues and is guided by the Nominations Committee Charter. The Company will review this position annually and determine whether a Nominations Committee needs to be established.

The Nomination Committee Charter is set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter which is available from the corporate governance section of the Company’s website.

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Recommendation 2.2:

The Company should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.

Chairman MD / CEO Non-executive
Director
Company Secretary
Leadership X X X
Strategy / Risk X X X X
Communication X X X X
Fundraising X X X X
Mining Industry X X X X
Governance X X X
Health,
safety
and
environment
X X
Financial acumen X X X X

Each director has the right of access to all relevant company information and to the Company’s employees and, subject to prior consultation with the Chairman, may seek independent professional advice from a suitably qualified adviser at the Company’s expense. The Director must consult with an advisor suitably qualified in the relevant field, and obtain the Chairman’s approval of the fee payable for the advice before proceeding with the consultation. A copy of the advice received by the Director is made available to all other members of the Board.

Recommendation 2.3:

The Company should disclose the names of the directors considered to be independent directors and length of service of each director.

Recommendation 2.4:

A majority of the board of the Company should be independent directors.

Recommendation 2.5:

The Chair of the board should be an independent director, and should not be the CEO of the Company.

The names, experience and responsibilities of Directors of the Company in office at the date of this statement are set out below (including names of the directors considered to be independent directors and length of service of each director).

Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 2.4 requires a majority of the Board to be independent directors. The Corporate Governance Council defines independence as being free from any interest, position, association or relationship that might influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, in a material capacity to bring independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to act in the best interests of the entity and its security holders generally.

In the context of Director independence, “materiality” is considered from both the Company and the individual Director perspective. The determination of materiality requires consideration of both quantitative and qualitative elements. An item is presumed to be material (unless there is qualitative evidence to the contrary) if it is equal to or greater than 10% of the appropriate base amount.

Qualitative factors considered included whether a relationship is strategically important, the competitive landscape, the nature of the relationship and the contractual or other arrangements governing it and other factors which point to the actual ability of the Director in question to shape the direction of the Company.

In accordance with the Council’s definition of independence above and the materiality thresholds set, the Directors listed below are not considered to be independent and therefore the Company does not currently comply with Recommendation 2.4 and 2.5:

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Name Position Reason for non-compliance
Corey Nolan Managing Mr Nolan was employed by the Company in an executive capacity from his
Director appointment date of 1 August 2018.
Brian Moller Non-Executive Mr Moller is a principal of a material professional advisor to the Company.
Chairman

The Company’s Non-Executive Directors, John Anderson and Chris Hartley are considered independent.

Platina Resources Limited considers industry experience and specific expertise, as well as general corporate experience, to be important attributes of its Board members. The Directors noted above have been appointed to the Board due to their considerable industry and corporate experience.

The term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this report is as follows:

Name Term in Office
Brian Moller 14 years 7 months
Corey Nolan 2 years 2 months
Christopher Hartley 3 years 9 months
John Anderson 2 years 5 months

Mr Moller has served on the Board for more than 10 years, having joined in 2006. The Board is of the view that Mr Moller’s expertise and broad industry experience enhance the skills and experience of the Board and that he continues to make a valuable contribution as Chairman of the Board.

The Board does not believe that Mr Moller’s tenure materially interferes with his ability to act in the best interests of the Company. The Board believes that Mr Moller has retained independence of character and judgement and has not formed associations with management (or others) that might compromise his ability to exercise independent judgement or act in the best interests of the Company.

Recommendation 2.6:

The Company 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.

The Corporate Governance Charter provides for induction and professional development for the Board. The Company Secretary is tasked with coordinating the induction process for new Directors.

All Directors are expected to maintain the skills required to discharge their duties as a director. The Directors are all experienced directors who serve or have served on numerous public company boards and as such develop themselves professionally on a continuous basis.

Directors have the right to seek independent professional advice in the furtherance of their duties as directors at the Company’s expense. Written approval must be obtained from the Chair prior to incurring any expense on behalf of the Company. Informal induction is provided to any new Directors.

ASX CGC Principle 3

Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly

Recommendations 3.1 and 3.2:

The Company should articulate and disclose its values.

The Company 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.

Code of Conduct

The Directors are subject to certain stringent legal requirements regulating the conduct both in terms of their internal conduct as Directors and in their external dealings with third parties both on their own and on behalf of the Company.

To assist Directors in discharging their duty to the Company and in compliance with relevant laws to which they are subject, the Company has adopted a Corporate Ethics Policy and Corporate Code of Conduct within its Corporate Governance Charter.

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The Corporate Ethics Policy sets out rules binding Directors in respect of:

  • a Director’s legal duties as an officer of the Company;

  • a Director’s obligations to make disclosures to the ASX and the market generally; and

  • dealings by Directors in shares in the Company.

The Corporate Ethics Policy, as set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter is available from the corporate governance section of the Company’s website.

Trading in Company securities is regulated by the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules. The Company has also developed a Securities Trading Policy. The Board makes all Directors, officers and employees aware on appointment that it is prohibited to trade in the Company’s securities whilst that Director, officer or employee is in the possession of price sensitive information.

For details of shares held by Directors and officers please refer to the Annual Report. Directors are required to report to the Company Secretary any movements in their holdings of Company securities, which are reported to ASX in the required timeframe prescribed by the ASX Listing Rules.

This Share Trading Policy can be found on the website.

Recommendation 3.3:

The Company 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.

The Company has developed a Whistleblower Policy which has been endorsed by the Board and applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, Directors and officers. The Whistleblower Policy is disclosed on the Company’s website. Material incidences reported under the Whistleblower Policy will be reported to the Board or a committee of the Board.

Recommendation 3.4:

The Company 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.

The Company has not formally adopted an Anti-Bribery and corruption policy. The Company is committed to conducting all of its business activities fairly, honestly with integrity, and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The Company recognises that Directors, officers, employees and third parties operating inside and outside of Australia have a special responsibility to know and obey laws and regulations of countries where they operate and to conduct themselves in accordance with local business practices.

The Company recognises that laws, regulations, business practices and customs vary throughout the world and that in certain cases these may vary from those in Australia in the different jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries have operated or may operate.

Notwithstanding, in particular, the Company and its Directors, officers, employees and third parties must comply with all applicable laws relating to foreign corrupt practices, including the relevant laws within Australia and the jurisdictions in which it carries out its exploration activities.

The Company will provide Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance training to all employees and consultants as required.

ASX CGC Principle 4

Safeguard the integrity in corporate reports

Recommendation 4.1

The board should have an Audit Committee of which the majority of the members should be independent directors (including the Chair). If the board 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 Company does not have an audit committee. The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity, to justify the formation of separate or special committees at this time. The Board as a whole is able to address the governance aspects of the full scope of the Company’s activities and to ensure that it adheres to appropriate ethical standards. In particular, the full Board considers those matters that would usually be the responsibility of an audit committee. The Board considers that no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by establishing a separate audit committee.

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External Auditors

The Company requires external auditors to demonstrate quality and independence. The performance of the external auditor is reviewed and applications for tender of external audit services are requested as deemed appropriate, taking into consideration assessment of performance, existing value and tender costs. It is Bentley’s policy to rotate audit engagement partners on listed companies at least every 5 years.

Recommendation 4.2

The board of the Company should, before it approves the Company’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 Company 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 Board ensures it receives the required declarations in writing from the MD and the Company Secretary, that the Company’s financial statements present a true and fair view, in all material aspects, of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and are in accordance with relevant accounting standards, that this is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control and that the Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating efficiently and effectively. This representation is prior to the Director’s approval of the release of the annual and half yearly accounts. This representation is made after enquiry of, and representation by, appropriate levels of management.

Recommendation 4.3

The Company 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.

The Board reviews all periodic reports (including ASX announcements) and seeks professional assistance and advice where required to ensure the integrity of those reports. No additional disclosures are made separately on these reports.

The Company ensures that its external auditors are present at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to answer any questions with regard to the efficacy of the financial statement audit and the associated independent audit report.

ASX CGC Principle 5

Make timely and balanced disclosure

Recommendation 5.1:

The Company should have and disclose a written policy for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules.

The Company has developed a Continuous Disclosure Policy (“Policy”) which has been endorsed by the Board. The Policy is disclosed on the Company’s website. The Policy ensures compliance with ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act 2001 obligations to keep the market fully informed of information which may have a material effect on the price or value of its securities and outlines accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance. All ASX announcements are to be posted to the Company’s website as soon as possible after confirmation of receipt is received from ASX, including all financial reports.

The Company Secretary is responsible for communication with the ASX, including responsibility for ensuring compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules and oversight of information distributed to the ASX.

Recommendation 5.2:

The Company should ensure that the board receives copies of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made.

The Company Secretary is in charge of releasing all market announcements (following review by the Board) and providing the Board with copies of that announcement promptly after it has been released to the market.

Recommendation 5.3:

A company 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.

The Company releases all new and substantive investor presentations on the ASX Market Announcement Platform ahead of presentation.

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ASX CGC Principle 6

Respect the Rights of Security Holders

Recommendation 6.1:

The Company should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website.

The Company is committed to maintaining a Company website with general information about the Company and its operations, information about governance and information specifically targeted at keeping the Company’s shareholders informed about the Company. In particular, where appropriate, after confirmation of receipt by the ASX, the following are posted to the Company’s website:

  • relevant announcements made to the market via the ASX;

  • director profiles;

  • notices of meetings;

  • investment updates;

  • company presentations and media releases;

  • copies of press releases and announcements for (at least) the preceding three years; and

  • copies of annual, half-yearly and quarterly reports including financial statements for (at least) the preceding three years.

Recommendations 6.2 and 6.3:

The Company should have an investor relations program that facilitates effective two-way communication with investors.

The Company should disclose how it facilitates and encourages participation at meetings of security holders.

The MD and Chairman make themselves available to meet shareholders and regularly respond to enquiries made via telephone or email. Periodic investor presentations to facilitate engagement with investors and other financial market participants are also undertaken.

The Board encourages full participation of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. In preparing for general meetings of the Company, the Company drafts the notice of meeting and related explanatory information so that shareholders are provided with all of the information that is relevant to shareholders in making decisions on matters to be voted on by them at the meeting. The Company allows shareholders a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of the Board of Directors and to otherwise participate in the meeting. The external auditor of the Company is asked to attend each Annual General Meeting and to be available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditor’s report. Important issues are presented to the shareholders as single resolutions. The shareholders are also responsible for voting on the appointment of Directors.

Recommendation 6.4:

The Company should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands.

All resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by poll and not by show of hands. In the event of a fully virtual meeting, with the use of technology, shareholders are offered the opportunity to virtually participate, ask questions and vote on the resolutions.

Recommendation 6.5:

The Company should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically.

Information about the Company is regularly emailed to all shareholders who lodge their email contact details with the Company. Information on lodging email addresses and on submitting information requests with the Company is available on the Company’s website. Shareholders can receive communications from, and send communications to, the Company’s security registry electronically.

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ASX CGC Principle 7

Recognise and manage risk

Recommendation 7.1:

The board should have a committee or committees to oversee risk. The majority of the members of such committee(s) should be independent directors (including the Chair). If the board does not have a risk committee(s), disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the Company’s risk management framework.

The Company is not currently of a size to require the formation of a committee to oversee risk. The Board has the responsibility for the risk management, compliance and internal controls systems of the Company. The Board is considered to have sufficient technical, legal and industry experience in the context of the Company’s affairs to properly assess the risks facing the Company.

Management, through the MD, is responsible for designing, implementing and reporting on the adequacy of the Company’s risk management and internal control system. The Company’s risk management policy is designed to provide the framework to identify, assess, monitor and manage the risks associated with the Company’s business. The Company adopts practices designed to identify significant areas of business risk and to effectively manage those risks in accordance with the Company’s risk profile. The general risks for a public listed company involved in the resources sector and the specific risks for the Company continue to be regularly monitored and the MD regularly appraises the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material business risks. All proposals reviewed by the Board include a consideration of the issues and risks of the proposal.

Recommendation 7.2:

The board should (a) review the Company’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and that the Company 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.

The Company has developed a basic framework for risk management and internal compliance and control systems which cover organisational, financial and operational aspects of the Company’s affairs.

Recommendation 7.2 requires that the Board review the Company’s risk management framework and disclose whether such a review has taken place. Business risks are considered regularly by the Board and management at management and Board meetings. A formal report to the Board as to the effectiveness of the management of the Company’s material business risks has not been formally undertaken.

This on-going review process continued during the current reporting period. The Company’s main areas of risk include:

  • exploration;

  • security of tenure including native title risk;

  • joint venture management;

  • new project acquisitions;

  • environment;

  • occupational health and safety;

  • Covid-19;

  • government policy changes;

  • funding;

  • commodity prices;

  • retention of key staff;

  • financial reporting; and

  • continuous disclosure obligations.

The MD is responsible for ensuring compliance with COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, monitoring the health and wellbeing of staff, contractors and liaising with joint venture partners, landowners, native title parties and other stakeholders with respect to COVID-19. The Board regularly considers and discusses the risks associated with COVID19. To minimise regulatory and financial risk the Company has reduced staff/contractor travel, enabled staff/contractors to work from home where possible and maintained relationships with joint venture partners, landowners, native title parties and other stakeholders.

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Recommendation 7.3:

The Company should disclose (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control processes.

The Company does not have an internal audit function. The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity, to justify the formation of an internal audit function at this time. The Board as a whole regularly evaluates and improves the effectiveness of its risk management (refer above) and internal control processes.

Recommendation 7.4:

The Company 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.

The Company is of the view that it has adequately disclosed the nature of its operations and relevant information on exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks. Other than general risks associated with the mineral exploration industry, the Company does not currently have material exposure to environmental and social sustainability risks.

ASX CGC Principle 8

Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Recommendation 8.1:

The board should have a Remuneration Committee of which the majority of the members should be independent directors (including the Chair). If the board 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.

The Board previously had established a Remuneration Committee that operated under a charter approved by the Board. The Board decided that given the size and scale of operations, the full Board would undertake the roles previously undertaken by the Remuneration Committee.

The Board is considered to have sufficient legal, corporate, commercial and industry experience in the context of the Company’s affairs to properly assess the remuneration issues required by the Company. The Company believes that given the size and nature of its operations, non-compliance by the Company with Recommendation 8.1 will not be detrimental to the Company.

Recommendation 8.2:

The Company 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 provides disclosure of all Directors’ and other key management personnel (if applicable) remuneration in its Annual Report – refer to the Remuneration Report.

The remuneration policy of the Company has been designed to align director’s objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component which is assessed on an annual basis in line with market rates. The Board believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best Directors to govern and manage the Company. Directors’ remuneration is approved by resolutions of the Board. The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for Board members is as follows:

Non-Executive Directors

Non-Executive Directors are remunerated at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. Non-Executive Directors are remunerated by fees as determined by the Board with the aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit of $250,000, as listed on 29 May 2006. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to Non-Executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Independent consultancy sources provide advice, as required; ensuring remuneration is in accordance with market practice. Fees for Non-Executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the Company. However, to align Directors’ interests with shareholders’ interests, the Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company and are, subject to approval by shareholders, periodically offered options and/or performance rights.

Non-Executive Directors are entitled to receive incentive options (subject to shareholder approval) as it is considered an appropriate method of providing sufficient reward whilst maintaining cash reserves. There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation, to Non-Executive Directors. The value of incentive options where they are granted to Non-Executive Directors is calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.

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Executives

The senior executive of the Company is the MD. The Company is committed to remunerating its senior executives in a manner that is market-competitive and consistent with best practice as well as supporting the interests of shareholders. Consequently, the remuneration of senior executives may be comprised of the following:

  • fixed salary that is determined from a review of the market and reflects core performance requirements and expectations;

  • a performance bonus designed to reward actual achievement by the individual of performance objectives and for materially improved Company performance;

  • participation in incentive option issues with thresholds approved by shareholders; and

  • statutory superannuation.

By remunerating senior executives through performance and long-term incentive plans in addition to their fixed remuneration, the Company aims to align the interests of senior executives with those of shareholders and increase Company performance. The value of incentive options where they are to be granted to senior executives is calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.

The objective behind using this remuneration structure is to drive improved Company performance and thereby increase shareholder value as well as aligning the interests of executives and shareholders.

The Board may use its discretion with respect to the payment of bonuses, incentive share options and other incentive payments.

Recommendation 8.3:

A Company 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 summary of it.

The Company has equity-based remuneration schemes which are affected by this recommendation. Recipients of equity-based remuneration (eg. incentives options or performance rights) both within the terms of the Employee Option Plan / Performance Rights Plan and outside any specific plan are not permitted to enter into any transactions that would limit the economic risk of options or other unvested entitlements.

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