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RESOLUTION MINERALS LTD — Governance Information 2020
Sep 17, 2020
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2020 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT AND APPENDIX 4G
Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML or Company) includes its Appendix 4G and 2020 Corporate Governance Statement in accordance with Listing Rules 4.7.3, 4.7.4 and 4.10.3.
For further information please contact the authorising officer:
Resolution Minerals Ltd +61 8 6118 7110
Duncan Chessell Follow RML on LinkedIn or Twitter Managing Director or visit our website www.resolutionminerals.com

CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Ordinary Shares Issued 279 M
Options and rights
Listed options 6.1 M @ 10c Unlisted options 12.3 M @ 25c Unlisted options 13.4 M @ 6c Unlisted rights 7.5 M
Performance Shares Class A 9.6 M Class B 3.6 M
Last Capital Raise August 2020 - Placement & SPP $5.1M @ 7c
BOARD
Len Dean - Chair Duncan Chessell - MD Andrew Shearer - NED Craig Farrow - NED Jarek Kopias - Co Sec
Level 4, 29-31 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.31
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
Introduced 01/07/14 Amended 02/11/15
Name of entity
Resolution Minerals Ltd
99 617 789 732 30 June 2020
ABN / ARBN Financial year ended:
Our corporate governance statement2 for the above period above can be found at:3
☐ These pages of our annual report:
☒ This URL on our website: https://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolution-minerals/corporategovernance/
The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2020 and has been approved by the board.
The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.
Date: 18 September 2020
Name of Director or Secretary authorising lodgement: Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kopias
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.
ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| 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 andmanagement; and(b)those matters expressly reserved to the board and thosedelegated to management. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities ofour board and management(including those matters expresslyreserved to the board and those delegatedto management):☒at https://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolutionminerals/corporate-governance/ | ☐an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we arean externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.2 | A listed entity should:(a)undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, orputting forward to security holders a candidate for election,as a director; and(b)provide security holders with all material information in itspossession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elector re-elect a director. | … the factthat we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.3 | A listed entity should have a written agreement with each directorand senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.4 | The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountabledirectly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with theproper functioning of the board. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐weare an externally managed entity and this recommendationis 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.
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | A listed entity should:(a)have a diversity policy which includes requirements for theboard or a relevant committee of the board tosetmeasurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and toassess annually both the objectives and the entity's progressin achieving them;(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it; and(c)disclose as at the end of each reporting period themeasurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set bythe board or a relevant committee of the board in accordancewith the entity's diversity policy and its progress towardsachieving them and either:(1)the respective proportions of men and women on theboard, in senior executive positions and across thewhole organisation (including how the entity has defined"senior executive" for these purposes); or(2)if the entity is a "relevant employer" under the WorkplaceGender Equality Act, the entity's most recent "GenderEquality Indicators", as defined in and published underthat Act. | … the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies withparagraph(a):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:☐at [insert location]… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set bythe board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with ourdiversity policy and our progress towardsachieving them:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managedentity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.6 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating theperformance of the board, its committees and individualdirectors; and(b)disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether aperformance evaluation was undertaken in the reportingperiod in accordance with that process. | … the evaluationprocess referred to in paragraph (a):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 1.7 | A listed entity should:(a)have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating theperformance of its senior executives; and(b)disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether aperformance evaluation was undertaken in the reportingperiod in accordance with that process. | … the evaluationprocess referred to in paragraph (a):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| 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 areindependent 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose thatfact and the processes it employs to address boardsuccession issues and to ensure that the board has theappropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,independence and diversity to enable it to discharge itsduties and responsibilities effectively. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies withparagraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐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 Statement OR☐at [insertlocation][If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and theprocesses we employ to address board succession issues and toensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it todischarge its duties and responsibilities effectively:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.2 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrixsetting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currentlyhas or is looking to achieve in its membership. | … our boardskills matrix:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)the names of the directors considered by the board to beindependent directors;(b)if a director has an interest, position, association orrelationship of the type described in Box2.3 but the boardis of the opinion that it does not compromise theindependence of the director, the nature of the interest,position, association or relationship in question and anexplanation 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 beindependentdirectors:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and the length of service of each director:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independentdirectors. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.5 | The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independentdirector and, in particular, should not be the same person as theCEO of the entity. | … the fact thatwe follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 2.6 | A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directorsand provide appropriate professional development opportunitiesfor directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledgeneeded to perform their role as directors effectively. | … the factthat we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at[insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis 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 executivesand employees; and(b)disclose that code or a summary of it. | … our codeof conduct or a summary of it:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| 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 nonexecutive directors and a majority of whom areindependent directors; and(2)is chaired by an independent director, who is not thechair of the board,and disclose:(3)the charter of the committee;(4)the relevant qualifications and experience of themembers of the committee; and(5)in relation to each reporting period, the number oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that factand the processes it employs that independently verify andsafeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, includingthe processes for the appointment and removal of theexternal auditor and the rotation of the audit engagementpartner. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies withparagraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐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 Statement OR☐at [insert location][If the entity complieswith paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have an audit committeeand the processeswe employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of ourcorporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment andremoval of the external auditor and the rotation of the auditengagementpartner:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☒an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatementand a copy of the charter of the committeecan be found athttps://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolutionminerals/corporate-governance/ |
| 4.2 | The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity'sfinancial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEOand CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial recordsof the entity have been properly maintained and that the financialstatements comply with the appropriate accounting standardsand give a true and fair view of the financial position andperformance of the entity and that the opinion has been formedon the basis of a sound system of risk management and internalcontrol which is operating effectively. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its externalauditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questionsfrom security holders relevant to the audit. | … the fact thatwe follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity that does not holdanannual general meeting and this recommendation is thereforenot applicable |
| PRINCIPLE 5 – | MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE | ||
| 5.1 | A listed entity should:(a)have a written policy for complying with its continuousdisclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it. | … our continuous disclosure compliance policy or asummary of it:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| PRINCIPLE 6 – | RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS | ||
| 6.1 | A listed entity should provide information about itself and itsgovernance to investors via its website. | … information about us and our governance on our website:☒at https://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolutionminerals/ | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| 6.2 | A listed entity should design and implement an investor relationsprogram to facilitate effective two-way communication withinvestors. | … the factthat we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| 6.3 | A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has inplace to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings ofsecurity holders. | … ourpolicies and processes for facilitating and encouragingparticipation at meetings of security holders:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity that does not holdperiodic meetingsof security holders and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 6.4 | A listed entity should give security holders the option to receivecommunications from, and send communications to, the entityand its security registry electronically. | … the fact that we follow this recommendation:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| PRINCIPLE 7 – | RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK | ||
| 7.1 | The board of a listed entity should:(a)have a committee or committeesto oversee risk, each ofwhich:(1)has at least three members, a majority of whom areindependent directors; and(2)is chaired by an independent director, | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee riskthat comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members at thosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have a risk committee or committees thatsatisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes itemploys for overseeing the entity's risk managementframework. | … and a copy of the charter of the committee:☒at https://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolutionminerals/corporate-governance/… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location][If the entity complies withparagraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have a risk committeeor committees thatsatisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our riskmanagement framework:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ||
| 7.2 | The board or a committee of the board should:(a)review the entity's risk management framework at leastannually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and(b)disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether sucha review has taken place. | … the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity'srisk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that itcontinues to be sound:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location]… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting periodcovered by this Appendix4G:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| 7.3 | A listed entity should disclose:(a)if it has an internal audit function, how the function isstructured and what role it performs; or(b)if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact andthe processes it employs for evaluating and continuallyimproving the effectiveness of its risk management andinternal control processes. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… how our internal audit function is structured and what role itperforms:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location][If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and theprocesses we employ for evaluating and continually improving theeffectivenessof our risk management and internal control processes:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| 7.4 | A listed entity should disclose whether it has any materialexposure to economic, environmental and social sustainabilityrisks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage thoserisks. | … whether we have any material exposure to economic,environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how wemanage or intend to manage those risks:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| 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 areindependent 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 oftimes the committee met throughout the period andthe individual attendances of the members atthosemeetings; or(b)if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose thatfact and the processes it employs for setting the level andcomposition of remuneration for directors and seniorexecutives and ensuring that such remuneration isappropriate and not excessive. | [If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]… the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies withparagraphs (1) and (2):☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐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 Statement OR☐at [insert location][If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and theprocesses we employ for setting the level and composition ofremuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring thatsuch remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☒an explanationwhy that is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation istherefore not applicable |
| 8.2 | A listed entity should separately disclose its policies andpractices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directorsand the remuneration of executive directors and other seniorexecutives. | … separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding theremuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration ofexecutive directors and other senior executives:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation why that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we are an externallymanaged entity and thisrecommendationis therefore not applicable |
| 8.3 | A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration schemeshould:(a)have a policy on whether participants are permitted toenter into transactions (whether through the use ofderivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk ofparticipating in the scheme; and(b)disclose that policy or a summary of it. | … our policy on thisissue or a summary of it:☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanationwhy that is so in our Corporate GovernanceStatement OR☐we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and thisrecommendationis therefore not applicable OR☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendationis therefore not applicable |
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of theperiod above. We have disclosed … | We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the wholeabove. We have disclosed …4of the period | |
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| ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES | |||
| - | Alternative to Recommendation1.1 for externally managed listedentities:The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entityshould disclose:(a)the arrangements between the responsible entity andthelisted entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;(b)the role and responsibility of the board of the responsibleentity 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 soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |
| - | Alternative to Recommendations8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externallymanaged listed entities:An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose theterms governing the remuneration of the manager. | … the terms governingour remuneration as manager of the entity:☐in our Corporate Governance Statement OR☐at [insert location] | ☐an explanation whythat is soin our Corporate GovernanceStatement |

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
This statement reports on the significant corporate governance practices of Resolution Minerals Ltd (Company) as at 30 June 2020 and it has been approved by the Board of the Company.
It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the Company to monitor the business affairs of the Company and to protect the rights and interests of the shareholders. The Board believes that high standards of corporate governance are an essential prerequisite for creating sustainable value for shareholders. This statement sets out the Company's main corporate governance policies and practices. All these practices, unless otherwise stated, were in place for the entire year ended 30 June 2020. The policies and practices are reported against the 3 rd Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.
Where the Company's compliance with the Principles and Recommendations is reflected in a separate document or policy, a reference to the location of that document or policy is included in this statement.
References in this statement to "reporting period" are to the financial year ended 30 June 2020.
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company's Board Charter sets out (amongst other things): (a) the roles and responsibilities of the Board and of management; (b) the matters expressly reserved to the Board; and (c) the matters delegated to management.
A copy of the Board Charter can be viewed at Board Charter
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. Prior to the appointment of a person, or putting forward to security holders a candidate for election, as a director, the Company undertakes checks which it believes are appropriate to verify a director's character, experience, education, criminal record and bankruptcy history including for new directors.
The Company ensures that all material information in its possession relevant to a shareholder's decision whether to elect or re-elect a director, including the information referred to in Recommendation 1.2, is provided to shareholders in the Company's Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Recommendation 1.3
A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
Recommendation followed. Each director and senior executive of the Company has an agreement in writing with the Company which sets out the key terms and conditions of their appointment including their duties, rights and responsibilities and (to the extent applicable) the matters referred to in the commentary to Recommendation 1.3.
Recommendation 1.4
The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.
Recommendation followed. The Company Secretary has a direct line of reporting to the Chairman and is responsible for:
- advising and supporting the Chairman and the Board and its committees to manage the day to day governance framework of the Company;
- assisting with Board effectiveness by monitoring whether applicable Board and committee policies, procedures and charters are followed and coordinating timely completion and despatch of Board agendas and papers; and
- assisting with all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board including advising on governance matters and assisting with induction and professional development of directors.
The responsibilities of the Company Secretary are set out in the Board Charter referenced in this statement.
Recommendation 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:
- 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
- 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.
Recommendation not followed. The Company seeks to treat everyone with fairness and respect which includes valuing diversity and difference and acting without prejudice. The Company believes that decisionmaking is enhanced through diversity and supports and encourages diversity at all levels of the organisation in accordance with the Company's Diversity Policy. A copy of the Diversity Policy is located at Diversity Policy
The Board assesses any measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and annually reviewing any such objectives and the Company's progress towards achieving them. The Board reviews at least annually on the relative proportion of women and men appointed or employed within the Company group.
Given the size of the Company and status of the Company's exploration projects, the directors believe that it is not appropriate at this stage to set measurable objectives in relation to diversity beyond those included in the Diversity Policy. Notwithstanding this, the Company strives to provide the best possible opportunities for current and prospective employees of all backgrounds in such a manner that best adds to overall shareholders value and which reflects the values, principles and spirit of the Diversity Policy. The directors also believe that diversity is a relevant consideration for constitution of an effective Board, as discussed at Recommendation 2.2.
For the reporting year ended 30 June 2020, the Company reports as follows:
| Gender diversity report | Total positions | Held by women |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 3 | - |
| Senior executives | 1 | - |
| Other employees | 2 | 2 |
| Totalorganisation | 6 | 2 |
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Board Charter details the Company's commitment, responsibility and process to evaluate the performance of the Board, individual directors, the chairman and Committees of the Board. The Board Charter is located on the Company's website at Board Charter
The Board is responsible for the evaluation of its performance and the performance of individual directors. This evaluation is currently conducted via self-assessment annually, and is managed by the Company Secretary at the direction of the Chairman. From time to time and as deemed necessary, the Company, at the direction of the Chairman, may undertake to have its performance evaluation process facilitated externally by an appropriately qualified service provider.
The review of the Board's performance also addresses the ability for directors to access continuing education to update and enhance their skills and knowledge as they relate to the Company's strategy and objectives.
During the reporting period the Company has not undertaken an evaluation of the performance of the Board, individual directors and Committees of the Board.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation not followed. The Managing Director reviews the performance of the senior executives on an ad hoc basis. These evaluations take into account criteria such as the achievement and performance towards the Company's objectives and (where appropriate) performance benchmarks and the achievement of individual performance objectives. However, the Board also recognises the need for flexibility in defining performance objectives which must reflect the current status of the company (as an exploration company) and the development of its projects.
During the reporting period, no informal performance evaluations of the senior executives were undertaken by the Company.
PRINCIPLE 2 – STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
Recommendation 2.1
The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors;
(ii) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose;
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v)as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
Recommendation followed. The Board has no formal nomination committee. Acting in its ordinary capacity from time to time as required, the Board carries out the process of determining the need for, screening and appointing new Directors. In view of the size and resources available to the Company, it is not considered that a separate nomination committee would add any substance to this process.
Recommendation 2.2
A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
Recommendation followed. The Board regularly evaluates the mix of skills, experience and diversity at the Board level. The Board believes that a highly credentialed Board, with a diversity of background, skills and perspectives, will be effective in supporting and enabling delivery of good governance for the Company and value for the Company's shareholders. At 30 June 2020, the Board comprised four Directors from diverse backgrounds with a range of business experience, skills and attributes. The following table demonstrates the skills and experience of the Directors across several dimensions that are relevant to Resolution Minerals. Biographical information on each director is contained in the Prospectus and annually in the Company's Annual Report and on the company's website.
Composition of skills and experience of the Board (out of 3)
| Managing and leadership | Governance or regulatory | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior management positions held outside | Experience in governance of listed | ||
| Resolution Minerals (past and present) | 3 | organisations | 2 |
| Resource industry experience | Board membership of other listed entities (past | ||
| and present) | 3 | ||
| Management / board representation in other | Strategy | ||
| resource entities (past and present) | 3 | ||
| Tertiary engineering or science background | 3 | Experience in growing the business | 3 |
| Experience in resource based transactions – joint | |||
| ventures, acquisitions, etc | 3 | ||
| Management of exploration activities – drilling, | |||
| surveys, etc | 3 |
The Board aspires to have a Board comprised of individuals' diverse experience and expertise and will be mindful of this when making appointments which will also be based on merit.
Recommendation 2.3
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors;
(b) if a director has an interest, position, 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.
Recommendation followed. In the opinion of the board, to qualify as being "independent", a director must be independent of management and free of any business or other relationship which could materially interfere or could reasonably be perceived to interfere materially with the Director's independent exercise of their judgement.
Mr L Dean, Chairman, was appointed to the Board on 6 March 2017 and is considered by the Board to be an independent director, having regard to the factors set out above.
Mr D Chessell was appointed on 6 March 2017. By virtue of his position as the Company's Managing, Mr Chessell is not considered by the Board to be an independent director for the purpose of ASX Recommendation 2.3.
Mr A Shearer was appointed on 6 March 2017. By virtue of his position as a promoter of the Company's initial public offering as an employee of the lead broker, Mr Shearer is not considered by the Board to be an independent director for the purpose of ASX Recommendation 2.3.
Recommendation 2.4
A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors.
Recommendation not followed. The Company does not follow the recommendation of principle 2.4 as the majority of the Board is not comprised of independent directors (1 out of the 3 directors is independent).
In accordance with the ASX Recommendations, the independence of a director is assessed by determining whether the director is independent of management and free of any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgment. The test of whether a relationship or business is material is based on the nature of the relationship or business and on the circumstances and activities of the director. Materiality thresholds are considered by the Board from time to time.
As the business develops, changes to and/or further appointments to the Board may be warranted and the Board will consider the need to appoint independent directors.
Recommendation 2.5
The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the CEO of the entity.
Recommendation followed. The Chairman of the Board is an independent director as described in recommendation 2.3. The Chairman is not the current or previous CEO or Managing Director of the Company.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. All new directors are provided with an induction including meetings with the Managing Director and senior executives / management as appropriate and provision of information on the Company including Company and Board policies and other material documents.
All directors are expected to maintain the skills required to effectively discharge their obligations to the Company. Directors are encouraged to undertake continuing professional education and, if this involves industry seminars and approved education courses, where appropriate, this is paid for by the Company.
PRINCIPLE 3 – A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company has a Code of Conduct that sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all its employees, directors, officers, contractors and consultants. The Code of Conduct is located at Code of Conduct
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
Recommendation 4.1
The board of a listed entity should:(a) have an audit committee which:(i) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of whom are independent directors; and (ii) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, and disclose:(iii) the charter of the committee;(iv) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and (v) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
Recommendation not followed. The Company has established an Audit and Risk Committee which comprises three non-executive directors and one executive director. Two of three members of the Audit and Risk Committee are not independent directors, and the committee is not chaired by an independent director, Mr Chessell who is not the chair of the Board.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is located at Audit and Risk Committee Charter
The Committee's members and their relevant qualifications and experience, the number of times the Committee met throughout the reporting period and the attendance of the Committee's members at those meetings is set out in the 2020 Annual Report.
Recommendation 4.2
The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity's financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
Recommendation followed. The Board receives a declaration in the form set out in Recommendation 4.2 from its CEO and Chief Financial Officer in relation to the financial statements.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company's external auditor attends each AGM of the Company and is always available to answer questions from security holders relevant to the audit.
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company has a Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy that outlines the processes followed by the Company to ensure compliance with its continuous disclosure obligations and the corporate governance standards applied by the Company in its communications to the market. The Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy can be viewed at Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Recommendation 6.1
A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website.
Recommendation followed. Information about the Company and its operations is located at https://www.resolutionminerals.com/about-resolution-minerals/corporate-governance/
Information about the Company's corporate governance (including links to the Company's corporate governance policies and charters) can be accessed from the Corporate Governance page.
Recommendation 6.2
A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors.
Recommendation followed. The Company has a Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy that outlines the processes followed by the Company to ensure communication with shareholders and the investment community is effective, consistent and adheres to the principles of continuous disclosure. The Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy is located at Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Continuous Disclosure and Communication Policy sets out the policies and processes the Company has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders. The Company permits shareholders to cast their proxies prior to a General Meeting if they are unable to attend the meeting.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company gives security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the Company and its security registry electronically, as provided for in the Company's Shareholder Communications Policy.
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
Recommendation 7.1
The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (ii) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (iii) the charter of the committee; (iv) the members of the committee; and (v) as at the end of each reporting period, the 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 risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity's risk management framework.
Recommendation followed. Taking and managing risk are central to business and building shareholder value. The Board is responsible for the identification of significant areas of business risk, implementing procedures to assess, monitor and manage such risks and developing policies regarding the establishment and maintenance of appropriate ethical standards to:
- ensure compliance in legal, statutory and ethical matters;
- monitor the business environment, identify potential opportunities & risk areas therein; and
- monitor systems established to ensure prompt and appropriate responses to Stakeholder complaints and/or enquiries.
The Board meets on a regular basis and reviews and monitors the parameters under which such risks will be managed. Resolution Minerals has established an Audit and Risk Committee in accordance with recommendation 7.1(a). A copy of the Audit and Risk Committee Charter is disclosed in Recommendation 4.1 and the Risk Management Policy is available from the Company's website at Risk Management Policy
Recommendation 7.2
The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review the entity's risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place.
Recommendation followed. The Company's Risk Management Policy sets the framework for risk management and review of the risk management framework. The Risk Management Policy has been included in recommendation 7.1.
In the reporting period, the Board has completed a structured review of the Company's risk management framework and key corporate risk in accordance with the Audit and Risk Committee Charter. The Board as a whole addresses individual risks as required on an ongoing basis and has formally reviewed the risk register.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. Resolution Minerals is committed to understanding and managing risk and to establishing an organisational culture that ensures risk management is included in all activities, decision making and business processes. The company does not have a formal internal audit function due to its size.
The ongoing mitigation and management of key business risks is an item addressed by the Board as a whole. Operational, financial, legal, compliance, strategic and reputational risks continue to be managed primarily by the Managing Director, the Chief Financial Officer and the Geology Manager (when appointed) as a part of the dayto-day management of the Company's affairs. Where appropriate, these risks are managed with the support of relevant external professional advisers.
The company undertakes an ongoing review of its safety and environmental risks and report this aspect to the Board at each board meeting.
Recommendation 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.
Recommendation followed. The Company undertakes mineral exploration activities and, as such, faces risks inherent to its business, including economic, environmental and social sustainability risks, which may materially impact the Company's ability to create or preserve value for security holders over the short, medium or long term.
One of the Company's core values is safety; it prioritises safety and health to people, the environment and community. The Company views sustainable and responsible business practices as an important long term driver of performance and shareholder value and is committed to transparency, fair dealing, responsible treatment of employees and partners and positive interaction with the community.
The Company has in place an ongoing review of its safety and environmental risks and plans to report on this aspect to the Board at each board meeting.
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
Recommendation 8.1
The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (i) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (ii) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose (iii) the charter of the committee; (iv) the members of the committee; and (v) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met 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 remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.
Recommendation not followed. The Company has established a Remuneration Committee to assess and review the Company's remuneration levels and structure. The Remuneration Committee comprises two nonexecutive directors and one executive director. Two of three members of the Remuneration Committee are not independent directors, and the committee is chaired by an independent director, Mr Dean.
The Remuneration Committee Charter is located at Remuneration Committee Charter
The Committee's members and their relevant qualifications and experience, the number of times the Committee met throughout the reporting period and the attendance of the Committee's members at those meetings are set out in the 2020 Annual Report.
Recommendation 8.2
A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives.
Recommendation followed. The Company's policies and practices regarding the remuneration of nonexecutive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives are set out in the Remuneration Report contained in the Annual Report. A copy of the 2020 Annual Report is located on the company's website when released.
Recommendation 8.3
A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: (a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
Recommendation followed. The Company has an equity-based remuneration scheme. The Company's Securities Trading Policy provides that participants in the scheme must not enter into any transaction which would have the effect of hedging or otherwise transferring to any other person the risk of any fluctuation in the value of any unvested equity interest. The Securities Trading Policy is located at Securities Trading Policy