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S2 RESOURCES LTD Governance Information 2024

Sep 5, 2024

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Corporate Governance Statement

Financial Year ending 30 June 2024

This statement describes the corporate governance practices of S2 Resources Limited ( S2 or the Company ) as at 5 September 2024.

The Board of Directors of the Company ( Board ) remains committed to achieving high standards of corporate governance. The Board considers that an effective corporate governance regime is integral to the culture of the Company.

The Board has reviewed its current practices in light of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 4th Edition ( Recommendations ) and acknowledges that the adoption of certain Recommendations is still not appropriate or practical for the Company, given the size, scale and nature of its operations. Where the Company is not currently in compliance with a Recommendation, the Company has provided an explanation and information in relation to the alternative governance practices the Company has in place. The Company regularly reviews its corporate governance practices to ensure that they are adequate and remain appropriate for the Company’s circumstances.

Charters and policies referred to in this Corporate Governance Statement are available on S2's website within the "Company" section, under "Corporate Governance".

Corporate Governance Compliance

This statement is current as at 5 September 2024 and has been approved by the Board.

The Company's main corporate governance policies and practices are summarised in the table below.

Copies of the Company's Constitution, Board Charter, Audit & Risk Committee Charter, Remuneration & Nomination Committee Charter and Corporate Governance policies referred to in this Corporate Governance Statement are available in the "Corporate Governance" section of the Company's website at www.s2resources.com.au.

ASX RECOMMENDATION COMMENT COMPLIANCE
PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
ASX 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.
The Board has adopted the Board Charter, which sets out the respective functions
and responsibilities of the Board and management. Under the Board Charter, the
Board is responsible for all matters relating to the running of the Company and,
more specifically, all matters relating to the policies, practices, management and
operations of the Company. Those matters that the Board is responsible for (and
which cannot be delegated to management) include:

Directors acquiring or selling shares of the Company;

issuing shares of the Company;

acquiring, selling or otherwise disposing of property in excess of the amount
set out in the Company’s approval matrix;

founding, acquiring or selling subsidiaries of or any company within the
Company, participating in other companies or dissolving or selling the
Company’s participation in other companies (including project joint
ventures);

acquiring or selling patent rights, rights in registered trademarks, licences or
other intellectual property rights of the Company;

founding, dissolving or relocating branch offices or other offices, plants and
facilities;

starting new business activities, terminating existing business activities or
initiating major changes to the field of the Company’s business activities;

approving and/or altering the annual business plan (including financial
planning) for the Company or any part of the Company;

taking or granting loans which exceed the amount set out in the Company’s
approval matrix;

granting securities of any type;

granting loans to Company officers or employees and taking over guarantees
for the Company’s officers and employees;

entering into agreements for recurring, voluntary, or additional social
benefits, superannuation agreements or agreements for general wage and
salary increases;

determining the total amount of bonuses and gratuities for Company officers
and employees;

determiningthe appointment,termination, prolongation of employment or

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amendment to conditions of employment of members of the Board; and

granting or revoking a power of attorney or limited authority to sign and/or
act on behalf of the Company.
The detail of some Board functions is handled through Board Committees. As at
the date of this Corporate Governance Statement, the Company had established
an Audit and Risk Committee and a Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
However, the Board as a whole is responsible for determining the extent of
powers residing in each Board Committee and is ultimately responsible for
accepting, modifying or rejecting Board Committee recommendations.
The Board has delegated the Executive Chairman the responsibility for the
effective leadership and day-to-day operations and administration of the
Company.
The Board Charter sets out further information about the responsibilities of the
Board as a whole, the Chair, the Company Secretary, individual Directors and
senior executives.
Copies of the Board Charter, the Audit and Risk Committee Charter and the
Remuneration
and
Nomination
Committee
Charter
are
available
at
www.s2resources.com.au.
ASX 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.
The Board Charter requires the Board to undertake appropriate background
checks prior to nominating a candidate for election or re-election as a Director.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for undertaking
these
background
searches,
reviewing
the
results
and
providing
recommendations to the Board based on the results.
All material information relevant to the election or re-election of a director will
be provided to the Company's shareholders in the form of a Notice of Meeting
(and accompanying explanatory memorandum) for any general meeting at which
the election or re-election of a director is proposed.
ASX Recommendation 1.3:A listed entity should have a
written agreement with each director and senior executive
setting out the terms of their appointment.
Under the Board Charter, the Company must have a written agreement with each
Director and senior executive of the Company, setting out the terms of their
appointment.
As at the date of this Corporate Governance Statement:

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S2's Independent Non-Executive Director, Jeff Dowling has a letter of
appointment;

S2's Non-Executive Director, Anna Neuling has a letter of appointment; and

S2's Executive Chairman, Mark Bennett has an executive services agreement.
The Company does not currently employ any other senior executives where
"senior management" is defined as Directors of the Company and any employees
reporting directly to the Executive Chairman
ASX 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.
The Company Secretary has primary responsibility for ensuring that the Board
processes and procedures run efficiently and effectively. The Company Secretary
is accountable to the Board, through the Chairman, on all governance matters and
reports directly to the Chairman as the representative of the Board.
ASX Recommendation 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
organisation (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
The Company strives to foster a culture that encourages diversity in the
composition of the Company's Directors, executives and employees. The
Company has recently adopted a diversity policy, however due to the size of the
Company, and the limited number of executives and employees it employs, the
Company has not yet set any measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
in accordance with Recommendation 1.5 at this time.
The Company currently comprises the following percentage of females:

33% of the Board;

40% of senior management (where "senior management" is defined as
Directors of the Company and any employees reporting directly to the
Executive Chairman); and

38% of the Company's total workforce.
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Note:The
Company has
provided the
disclosure that
complies with
paragraph
(c)(1)

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Equality Indicators", as defined in and
published under that Act.
ASX 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.
The Board Charter sets out the process for evaluating the Board, its committees
and individual directors, which involves an annual self-assessment of the ongoing
development and improvement of the Board's (and individual Directors')
performance.
Formal performance evaluations have taken place in the 2024 financial year.
Employees’ performances have also been reviewed.
A copy of the Board Charter is available in the "Corporate Governance" section of
the Company's website atwww.s2resources.com.au.
ASX 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.
The Board Charter sets out the process for evaluating its senior executives'
performance on an annual basis. An informal assessment of progress is carried
out throughout the year.
The Company has performed informal evaluations in accordance with the process
set out in the Board Charter for this financial year. The informal evaluation
process was performed for the year ended June 2024.
A copy of the Board Charter is available in the "Corporate Governance" section of
the Company's website atwww.s2resources.com.au.
PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
ASX Recommendation 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
The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The
purpose of the Remuneration and Nomination committee is to assist the Board
by making recommendations in respect of:

the composition, performance and effectiveness of the Board; and

the Company's remuneration policy.
This recommendation has been met except for the committee having at least
three members, a majority of whom are independent.
The Composition of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is not as
recommended bythis recommendation,however once the size and scale of the
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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
hastheappropriate balance of skills, knowledge,
experience, independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.
Company's activities, and therefore the size of the Board, permit, the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee will consist of only non-executive
directors, a majority of whom will be independent, in compliance with
Recommendation 2.1(a). At present, the Committee comprises only two
members, with only one an independent non-executive director and the other a
non-executive Director who is not independent.
The chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is an independent
director, who is not the chair of the Board.
The Board has adopted a charter with respect to the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee, which sets out the role and responsibilities of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee and the authority delegated by the
Board to the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
The Board, with the assistance of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee,
is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge,
experience, independence and diversity are represented on the Board, in part by
utilising the Board skills matrix as part of the procedure for the nomination of
persons for election or re-election as Directors.
The Board will continue to review its framework and practices in this regard to
ensure they remain appropriate to the Company's circumstances.
ASX 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.
The Board has adopted a Board Skills Matrix which sets out the skills/experience,
capability and knowledge requirements considered appropriate for the Company
at this stage of its operations. Each Director was graded against each skill using
an assessment scale of 0 to 5, with 0 being no competency and 5 being a
recognised industry expert competency. A level of 3 or above indicates a ‘well
developed competency’ to participate in Board level decision making.
A copy of the Board Skills Matrix has been provided as an annexure to this
Corporate Governance Statement, at Annexure A and notes the number of
Directors that have been assessed in each category to a minimum level of 3.
The Board will continue to review capabilities, technical skills and personal
attributes of its directors and review the Board's composition against those
attributes and recommend any changes in Board composition that may be
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Directors are encouraged to undertake continuing education relevant to the
discharge of their obligations as directors of the Company. Reasonable cost of
such education is met bythe Company.
ASX 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.
As at the date of this Corporate Governance Statement, the Board consists of:
Role
Independent
Date appointed
Non-Executive Director
Yes
May 2015
Executive Chairman
No
May 2015
Non-Executive Director
No
May 2015
Name Role Independent Date appointed
Jeff Dowling Non-Executive Director Yes May 2015
Mark Bennett Executive Chairman No May 2015
Anna Neuling Non-Executive Director No May 2015
ASX Recommendation 2.4:A majority of the board of a
listed entity should be independent directors.
As set out in the table above, the Board consists of:

one Independent Non-Executive Director (Jeff Dowling)

one Non-Executive Director (Anna Neuling) who was an Executive Director up
until 31 July 2022 and so cannot be determined to be independent until 31
July 2025 as per the ASX guidelines for this recommendation; and

one Director who is an Executive Director (Mark Bennett).
Under the Board Charter, the Board's policy is that, at a time when the size of the
Company and its activities warrants such a structure (in the opinion of the Board,
from time to time), the Board will consist of a majority of independent, non-
executive Directors. Going forward, the Company will review the composition of
the Board periodically to ensure its size and composition remains appropriate to
the Company’s circumstances.
Each Director is expected to exercise considered and independent judgment on
all matters before them. To assist with this, the Company provides each Director
with access to independent professional advice on such matters. Prior to seeking
independent professional advice, a Director must inform the Chair about the
nature of the opinion or information sought, the reason for the advice the terms
of reference of the advice and the estimated cost. Board approval must be sought
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if costs are likely to exceed $10,000.
ASX 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.
The role of Chairman is performed by Mark Bennett who is an Executive Director
and therefore not independent. The Company does not have an appointed CEO,
with the CEO responsibilities performed by Mark Bennett.
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ASX 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.
The Board Charter requires that all new directors go through an induction process
which includes meeting with key executives, tours of the premises (including site),
an induction package and presentations. The Board Charter also provides for
continuing professional education programs and requires each Director to
undertake at least 2 days of professional development each year. This reflects
the Company's commitment to the continuing development of its Directors and
executives.
PRINCIPLE 3: PROMOTE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
ASX Recommendation 3.1:A listed entity should articulate
and disclose its values.
The Company currently does not have a statement of values, but intends to
develop a vision and statement of values at a time where the size of the Company
and its activities is appropriate to develop a vision and values.
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ASX Recommendation 3.2:A listed entity should:
(a)
have 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.
The Company has recently adopted a Code of Conduct. The Company fosters a
governance culture where all employees are expected not only to comply with
their legal obligations, but also to act ethically and responsibly. The Company is
committed to integrity and fair dealing in its business affairs and recognises its
duty of care to all employees, clients and stakeholders in this regard.
A copy of the Code of Conduct is available in the "Corporate Governance" section
of the Company's website atwww.s2resources.com.au.
ASX Recommendation 3.3:A listed entity should:
(a)
Have and disclose a whistle blower 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 a Whistleblower Policy which aims to further the Company’s
commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct and to encourage
the reporting of any instance of suspected unethical, illegal, fraudulent or
undesirable conduct which contravenes the Code of Conduct. The Whistleblower
Policy also ensures that persons who make a report in good faith can do so
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Whistleblower Policy are reported to the Board. A copy of the Company’s
Whistleblower policy is disclosed on the Company’s website.
ASX Recommendation 3.4:A listed entity should:
a)
Have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
b)
Ensure that the board or a committee of the board is
informed of any material breaches of that policy.
The Company has an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy which provides guidance
and sets out the Company’s commitment to conducting its business ethically
and with honesty and integrity, with a “zero-tolerance” approach to bribery and
corruption. All material breaches of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy are
reported to the Board. A copy of the Company’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Policy is disclosed on the Company’s website.
PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
ASX Recommendation 4.1:The board of a listed entity
should;
(a)
have an audit committee which;
1)
has a 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 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 theprocesses it employs that independently
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee. The purpose of the Audit
and Risk Committee is to, among other things, assist the Board in the effective
discharge of its responsibilities for financial and corporate reporting and audit
matters.
This recommendation has been met except for the committee having at least
three members, a majority of whom are independent.
The Composition of the Audit and Risk Committee is not as recommended by this
recommendation, however once the size and scale of the Company's activities,
and therefore the size of the Board, permit, the Audit and Risk Committee will
consist of only non-executive directors, a majority of whom will be independent,
in compliance with Recommendation 4.1(a). At present, the Committee will
comprise an independent non-executive director and one non-Executive Director
who is not independent.
The chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee is an independent director, who is
not the chair of the Board.
The Board has adopted a charter with respect to the Audit and Risk Committee,
which sets out the role and responsibilities of the audit and Risk Committee and
the authority delegated by the Board to the Audit and Risk Committee.
The ultimate responsibility for the Company's financial statements rests with the
Board.
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verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate
reporting,
including
the
processes
for
the
appointment, and removal of the external auditor and
the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
The Board, with the assistance of the Audit and Risk Committee, will review the
Company's financial statements and reports, focusing on (among other things)
any changes in accounting policies and practices, significant adjustments and
compliance with accounting policies and standards and legal requirements.
The Board has appointed BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd as its external auditor. The
Board annually reviews the appointment of the external auditor, its
independence, the audit fee and any matters regarding its resignation or dismissal
(with the assistance of the Audit and Risk Committee). The Audit and Risk
Committee is also responsible for (among other things) meeting with the external
auditor at least twice in each financial year, ensuring that no management
restrictions are being placed on the external auditor, reviewing the adequacy of
accounting and financial controls together with the implementation of any
recommendations of the external auditor in relation to those, and reviewing the
external auditor's management letter and management's response.
Copies of the S2 Constitution and Board Charter are available in the "Corporate
Governance" section of the Company's website atwww.s2resources.com.au.
ASX Recommendation 4.2:The board of a listed entity
should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements
for a financial period, received 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 operation
effectively.
Under the Board Charter, the Board must receive a declaration from the
Managing Director / CEO and CFO of the nature described in Recommendation
4.2 prior to the Board approving any of the Company's financial statements.
The Board has received declarations from the Executive Chairman and Executive
Director respect of its financial statements in respect to all financial periods during
the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
ASX Recommendation 4.3:A listed entity should disclose its
process to verify the integrity of any periodic corporate
report it releases to the market that is not audited or
reviewed byan external auditor.
The Company’s external auditor reviews the annual Directors’ Report, annual
Remuneration Report, and the annual and half yearly Financial Statements. The
balance of periodic corporate reports, including Quarterly Reports, the annual
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Statement, are subject to a rigorous internal review process with individual sign
offs by the relevant functional areas.
PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
ASX Recommendation 5.1:A listed entity should have and
disclose a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rule 3.1.
The Company has recently adopted a Continuous Disclosure policy. The Board
recognises that, as a company listed on ASX, the Company is required to comply
with the ASX Listing Rules which (among other things) requires a listed entity,
subject to certain exceptions, to disclose to ASX immediately any information
concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on
the price or value of its securities. The Company is committed to complying with
its continuous disclosure obligations, so that investors have equal and timely
access to material information concerning the Company.
The Company also has a clear authority matrix and internal procedure that ensure
ASX announcements and any information concerning the Company that a
reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of
the entity’ securities, are released to ASX in compliance with its ASX and
Corporations Law obligations.
ASX Recommendation 5.2:A listed entity should ensure that
its board receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have been made.
The Company automatically sends all ASX Announcements to Directors upon
release to the market.
ASX Recommendation 5.3:A listed entity that gives a new
and substantive investor or analyst presentation should
release a copy of the presentation materials on the ASX
Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation.
The Company releases announcements and presentation materials containing
new or market sensitive material to the ASX prior to the time of the
corresponding presentation to analysts, investors or conference.
PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS
ASX Recommendation 6.1:A listed entity should provide
information about itself and its governance to investors via
its website.
The Company has a website that is accessible at:www.s2resources.com.au. This
website contains information about the Company's corporate governance
measures, including links to the S2 Constitution, Board Charter and Securities
Trading Policy.
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strategy and projects, composition and profiles of the Board and senior
executives, annual reports and financial statements, ASX announcements and
notices of meeting.
ASX Recommendation 6.2:A listed entity should have an
investor relations program that facilitates effective two-way
communication with investors.
The Board aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major
developments affecting the Company.
The
Company
keeps
investors
informed
through
its
website,
www.s2resources.com.au, which contains information on the Company, the
Board and the corporate governance policies and procedures. Investors will also
be able to access copies of the Company's financial reports, ASX announcements
and notices of meeting on its website.
The Company and the Board actively engages with shareholders at annual general
meetings and general meetings, in addition to responding to any ad-hoc enquiries
they may make from time to time.
ASX Recommendation 6.3:A listed entity should disclose
how it facilitates and encourages participation at meetings
of security holders.
The Company encourages shareholders to attend and ask questions at annual
general meetings and general meetings. It is the Company's policy that its
external auditor attends the Company's AGM and is available to answer questions
from shareholders in relation to its audit. The Company continues to review and
reassess the need for a formal shareholder communications strategy.
ASX Recommendation 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.
All substantive resolutions are decided by a poll at general meetings of the
Company.
ASX Recommendation 6.5:A listed entity should give
security holders the option to receive communications
from, and send communications to, the entity and its
security registry electronically.
The Company provides information through its website to enable shareholders to
email the Company, and to receive Company announcements by email. The
Company's share registry, Computershare Investor Services, also offers services
to shareholders through an online service available on its website. The
Computershare contact details are available through the "Share Registry Service"
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PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
ASX Recommendation 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
(a)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees
that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the
processes it employs for overseeing the entity's risk
management framework.
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee.
The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to, among other things, assist the
Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities for risk management and
compliance.
This recommendation has been met except for the committee having at least
three members, a majority of whom are independent.
The Composition of the Audit and Risk Committee is not as recommended by this
recommendation, however once the size and scale of the Company's activities,
and therefore the size of the Board, permit, the Audit and Risk Committee will
consist of only non-executive directors, a majority of whom will be independent,
in compliance with Recommendation 7.1(a). At present, the Committee will
comprise an independent non-executive director and one non-executive director
who is not independent.
The chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee is an independent director, who is
not the chair of the Board.
The Board has adopted a charter with respect to the Audit and Risk Committee,
which sets out the role and responsibilities of the audit and Risk Committee and
the authority delegated by the Board to the Audit and Risk Committee. The
Company is committed to the identification, monitoring and management of risks
associated with its business activities.
The Board, with the assistance of the Audit and Risk Committee, is responsible for
overseeing, reviewing and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the
Company's risk and compliance systems. The risk management systems cover
operational, financial and compliance risks.
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ASX Recommendation 7.2:The board or a committee of
the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at
least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be
sound and that the entity is operating with due regard
The Board, with the assistance of the Audit and Risk Committee, is responsible for
reviewing all major strategies and purchases for their impact on the risks facing
the Company.
The Company, via the Audit and Risk Committee, undertakes an annual review of
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to the risk appetite set by the board; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.
risk profile, which normally occurs in conjunction with the strategic planning
process.
The Company conducted a review of its risk management framework during the
financial year.
Copies of the charter of the Audit and Risk Committee are available in the
"Corporate Governance" section of S2's website:www.s2resources.com.au.
ASX 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.
The Company does not employ an internal audit function at this time, and the
Board considers that this approach is appropriate for a company of S2's size and
the nature of its operations. The Board has established an Audit and Risk
Committee which will assist the Board in reviewing the Company's requirement
for an internal audit function periodically.
The responsibility for undertaking and assessing risk management and internal
control effectiveness is delegated to the Executive Chair and management. The
Executive Chair and management are required to assess risk management and
associated internal compliance and control procedures and report to the Board
via the Audit and Risk Committee on whether any risks are being managed
ineffectively.
ASX 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
The Board has identified areas of risks that have the potential to have material
adverse impact on the Company's business, including operational, environmental,
insurance,litigation,financial,treasuryand finance;and compliance.
Area of Risk
Details
Security of
tenure and
necessary
approvals
There is a risk that the necessary land use approvals
(including, in respect of any native title rights and cultural
heritage sites) and environmental permits may not be
obtained, granted or renewed, or may be obtained, granted
or renewed on terms not satisfactory to S2, or may be
obtained, granted or renewed but not within the timeframes
anticipated byS2.
Operating
history
S2 does not currently conduct mining production operations.
There can be no assurance that it can bring any of its other
future projects into production or operate any such project
profitably.
While the Companyaims togenerate workingcapital through
Area of Risk Details
Security of
tenure and
necessary
approvals
There is a risk that the necessary land use approvals
(including, in respect of any native title rights and cultural
heritage sites) and environmental permits may not be
obtained, granted or renewed, or may be obtained, granted
or renewed on terms not satisfactory to S2, or may be
obtained, granted or renewed but not within the timeframes
anticipated byS2.
Operating
history
S2 does not currently conduct mining production operations.
There can be no assurance that it can bring any of its other
future projects into production or operate any such project
profitably.
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future mining operations, there is no assurance that the
Company will be capable of producing positive cash flow on a
consistent basis or that any such funds will be available for
further exploration and developmentprograms.
Future capital
requirements
There can also be no assurance that the Company will be able
to obtain additional equity financing when required on
acceptable terms.
Although the Company believes that additional capital can be
obtained, no assurance can be made that appropriate capital
or funding, if and when needed, will be available on terms
acceptable to S2. If S2 is unable to obtain additional financing
as needed, it may be required to reduce, delay or suspend its
operations and this could have a material adverse effect on its
activities.
Reliance on key
personnel and
employees
Retaining and recruiting personnel is critical to the Company's
success and growth prospects. If S2 cannot retain and attract
qualified personnel it could adversely affect S2's current
explorationprogram and its futuregrowthplans.
PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
ASX Recommendation 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:
1)
the charter of the committee;
The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The
purpose of the Remuneration and Nomination committee is to assist the Board
by making recommendations in respect of:

the composition, performance and effectiveness of the Board; and

the Company's remuneration policy.
This recommendation has been met except for the committee having at least
three members, a majority of whom are independent.
The Composition of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is not as
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2)
the members of the committee; and
3)
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.
recommended by this recommendation, however once the size and scale of the
Company's activities, and therefore the size of the Board, permit, the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee will consist of only non-executive
directors, a majority of whom will be independent, in compliance with
Recommendation 8.1. At present, the Committee will comprise an independent
non-executive director and one non-executive director who is not independent.
The chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is an independent
director, who is not the chair of the Board.
The Board has adopted a charter with respect to the Remuneration and
Nomination Committee, which sets out the role and responsibilities of the
Remuneration and Nomination Committee and the authority delegated by the
Board to the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
Copies of the Board Charter and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Charter are available in the "Corporate Governance" section of the Company's
website atwww.s2resources.com.au.
ASX 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.
The objective of the Group’s non-executive and executive reward framework is to
ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate for the results
delivered. The framework is designed to align executive reward with achievement
of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and conforms
to market best practice for delivery of reward. The Board ensures that executive
reward satisfies the following key criteria for good reward governance practices:
(i)
competitiveness and reasonableness;
(ii)
aligns shareholders and executive interests;
(iii)
performance based and aligned to the successful achievement of strategic
and tactical business objectives; and
(iv)
transparency.
Both non-executive directors are paid a fixed annual cash fee for their services to
the Company as Non-Executive Directors.
Executives (being Executive Directors and other senior executives) typically
receive remuneration comprising an appropriate balance of:

fixed remuneration (including a base salary component and other fixed
benefits based on the terms of their employment agreements with the
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performance-based remuneration (such as the ability to participate in the
Company's long-term incentive plan).
In addition to cash based remuneration, to preserve the Company’s cash, to align
with market practices of peer companies and to provide a competitive total
remuneration package, the Board introduced a long-term incentive (“LTI”) plan to
motivate and reward executives and non-executive directors. The LTI is provided
as options over ordinary shares of the Company to employees pursuant to the
rules of the Employee Share Option Plan as approved in November 2022.
The quantum offered under the LTI is determined by the Remuneration &
Nomination Committee using a comparison to a peer group of companies similar
to S2 Resources Ltd in terms of market capitalisation and sector. Directors can
only participate in the LTI if prior shareholder approval is received.
Details of the remuneration of Directors and senior executives are outlined in the
Company's 2024 Annual Report.
ASX 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.
The Company currently has an equity-based remuneration scheme, pursuant to
the Employee Incentive Plan (Plan), as approved by shareholders at the 2022
Annual General Meeting. A copy of the Plan document was provided as part of
the Notice of Meeting for the 2022 AGM.

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Appendix A – S2 Resources Ltd Board Skills Matrix

The following table of skills and experience has been identified by the Board as the key skills and other attributes of Board members which are believed to be required for robust decision-making and the effective governance of the Company.

The table is reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that it covers the attributes needed to address existing and emerging business and governance issues relevant to the Company. Each Director was graded according to their experience, capability and knowledge in respect of each identified skill using an assessment scale of 0 to 5, with 0 being no competency and 5 being a recognised industry expert competency.

A level of 3 or above indicates a ‘well developed competency’ to participate in Board level decision making.

Item Skill, Expertise, Experience, Capability and Knowledge Directors with a
competency level
of 3 or above
Leadership and People
Management
Significant Board and/or Executive experience in a publicly listed company or large organisation, with a
proven track record of effective leadership and management of multi-disciplined teams.
3
Strategic Planning,
Business Development
and Commercial
Formulating, assessing and executing strategic vision, objectives, business models and relevant financial
metrics. Knowledge of industry competitive landscape, key risks, capability requirements and strategic
planning processes.
3
Corporate Transactions Planning and execution of equity or debt capital raisings, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, de-
mergers and takeover defence.
3
Financial Evaluating financial statements, understanding key financial drivers of a business, corporate finance
(including debt and equity capital markets) and assessment of financial risks and controls.
3
Governance and
Compliance
Formulating, implementing and overseeing of organisation-wide governance and compliance systems,
processes, policies and frameworks. Knowledge of governance issues, including the legal, compliance
and regulatory environment applicable to publicly listed entities.
3
People, Culture and
Remuneration
Establishing and overseeing organisation-wide capabilities, remuneration frameworks, performance
assessment, people management and company culture, mindsets and behaviours.
3
Investor Relations Drafting and delivery of public announcements, other shareholder communications, market research /
analysis and presentations at industry events / conferences.
3

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Risk Management Formulating risk management frameworks and controls, setting appropriate risk appetite, identifying
and providing oversight of key business risks (both financial and nonfinancial).
3
Health and Safety Formulating and implementing health and safety management systems, risk identification and
mitigation processes, performance monitoring and governance.
2
Sustainability and
Environment
Formulating and managing environment and sustainability policies, standards, practices and
implementation of environmental impact mitigations for mining projects.
2
Community and
Government Relations
Formulating and implementing stakeholder engagement and management strategies. Local, State and
Federal Government and regulatory management.
3
Geology and
Exploration Targeting
Base, precious and rare metal mineral systems, geology and targeting. Design, planning and execution
of mineral exploration programs.
2
Exploration and
Resources Definition
Base, precious and rare metal geology, resource and reserve measurement and classifications. Design,
planning and execution of resource definition drilling programs and related activities.
2
Metallurgy and Mineral
Processing
Base, precious and rare metal mineralogy, metallurgy and marketing. Design, testing and optimisation
of metallurgical flowsheet, processing facility and offtake.
1
Project Studies and
Engineering
Formulation and execution of mining scoping and feasibility studies to define and assess project scope,
economic potential, financing options and risk factors.
3

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Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

S2 Resources Ltd

ABN/ARBN
18 606 128 0690
Financial year ended:
18 606 128 0690 30 June 2024

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

These pages of our ☐ annual report: This URL on our ☒ http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance website:

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 5 September 2024 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 6 September 2024 Name of authorised officer Andrea Betti 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.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.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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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the
reporting period in accordance with that process at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
[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 at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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 at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b)
at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and the length of service of each director at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

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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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

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:
http://www.s2resources.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:
http://www.s2resources.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:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.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:
http://www.s2resources.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 at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

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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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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
at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

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 at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance
and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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
at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

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 at:
http://www.s2resources.com.au/corporate-governance

set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

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

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

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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 applicableOR

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 applicableOR

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
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
- Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed
listed entities:
The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity
should disclose:
(a)
the arrangements between the responsible entity and the
listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity;
and
(b)
the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible
entity for overseeing those arrangements.

and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a)
and (b) at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the
recommendation in fullfor the whole of 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
- Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally
managed listed entities:
An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the
terms governing the remuneration of the manager.

and we have disclosed the terms governing our remuneration as
manager of the entity at:
……………………………………………………………………………..
[insert location]

set out in our Corporate Governance Statement

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