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SAVANNAH GOLDFIELDS LIMITED Governance Information 2016

Sep 27, 2016

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Governance Information

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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

Laneway Resources Limited ABN/ARBN Financial year ended 75 003 049 714 30 June 2016

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

 these pages of our annual report: _________

☒ this URL on our website: http://www.lanewayresources.com.au/corporate-governance

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 28 September 2016 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date here: 28 September 2016 Sign here: Company secretary Print name: Paul Marshall

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.

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ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 1– LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):
☒at this location:
http://www.lanewayresources.com.au/corporate-governance
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person,
or putting forward to security holders a candidate for
election, as a director; and
(b) provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with
the proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement 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 We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s
progress in achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in
accordance with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress
towards achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has
defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the
Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most
recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and
published under that Act.
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
☒at this location:
http://www.lanewayresources.com.au/corporate-governance
… the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the
board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

3

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

4

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

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the
processes we employ to address board succession issues and to
ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills,
knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to
discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

5

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b) if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c) the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
 in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… the length of service of each director:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

6

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the same
person as the CEO of the entity.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors
and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3– ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement
 at this location:
________
Insert location here
OR
_______
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
PRINCIPLE 4– SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times
the committee met throughout the period and the
individual attendances of the members at those
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
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.
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes
we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our
corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and
removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit
engagement partner:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk
management and internal control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an
annual general meeting and this recommendation is therefore
not applicable

8

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 5– MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a) have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
PRINCIPLE 6– RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
☒at this location:
http://www.lanewayresources.com.au/corporate-governance
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has
in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity that does not hold periodic
meetings of security holders and this recommendation is
therefore not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

9

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 7– RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and the
individual attendances of the members at those
meetings;OR
(b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk
management framework:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

10

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

at [insert location]
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR

at [insert location]
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs;OR
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):]
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the
processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the
effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement

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

… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
Insert location here_
[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):]
… the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and the
processes we employ for setting the level and composition of
remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that
such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive:
 in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
______
_Insert location here
☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

12

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOTfollowed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement OR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so 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.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
☒in our Corporate Governance StatementOR
 at this location:
_________
Insert location here
 an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement OR
 we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this
recommendation is therefore not applicableOR
 we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation
is therefore not applicable

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Level 9, Waterfront Place 1 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD 4000 GPO Box 1164, Brisbane QLD 4001 Telephone: 07 3108 3500 Fax: 07 3108 3501 Email: [email protected] www.lanewayresources.com.au

Corporate Governance Statement September 2016

The Board of Directors of Laneway Resources Limited (LNY or Company) is responsible for the corporate governance of the Company. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of Laneway Resources Limited on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable.

Laneway Resources Limited's Corporate Governance Statement is structured with reference to the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s “Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, 3rd Edition”.

This statement has been approved by the Board of LNY and is current as at 28 September 2016. The statement and information identified therein are available on the Company's website at www.lanewayresources.com.au under the Corporate Governance section.

The Board endorses the ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations, and has adopted corporate governance charters and policies reflecting those recommendations to the extent appropriate having regard to the size and circumstances of the Company. The Company does not presently comply with all of the ASX Best Practice Policies on Corporate Governance and by virtue of its size and the composition of the Board is unlikely to do so in the foreseeable future.

The Company is committed to ensuring that its corporate governance systems maintain the Company’s focus on transparency, responsibility and accountability. For further information on corporate governance policies adopted by Laneway Resources Limited, refer to our website: www.lanewayresources.com.au


www.lanewayresources.com.au
ASX Recommendation Statement Commentary Compliant with ASX Recommendation / Explanation for Departure
Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
A listed entity should establish and disclose the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management and how their performance is monitored and evaluated.
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’s role is to govern the Company rather than to manage it. It is
the role of executive management to manage the Company in
accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and it is the
responsibility of the Board to oversee the activities of management in
carrying out these delegated duties.
A summary of the Company’s board charter is posted on the Company's
website which sets out the role, powers and responsibilities of the Board.
Yes

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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.
Going forward all of the Directors to be appointed will have to undertake
and provide appropriate background security checks as part of the
appointment process.
All material information about each candidate relevant to a decision
whether or not to elect or re-elect a director will be contained in the
Explanatory Memorandum to the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Yes
1.3 - A listed entity should have a written agreement with
each director and senior executive setting out the terms
of their appointment.
Not all Directors and senior executives have up to date contracts in place.
Recent appointees do have contracts in place.
No – a program to ensure contracts for all Directors and senior
executives are in place will be completed in the 2016/17 financial
year.
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.
Each Board member has direct access to the Company Secretary (who is
accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do
with the proper functioning of the Board) with procedures for the provision
of information, including requests for additional information
Yes
1.5 - A listed entity should:
(a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements
for the board or a relevant committee of the board to
set measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity and to assess annually both the objectives
and the entity’s progress in achieving them;
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
(c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity
set by the board or a relevant committee of the
board in accordance with the entity’s diversity policy
and its progress towards achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women
on the board, in senior executive positions and
across the whole organisation (including how
the entity has defined “senior executive” for
these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the
Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s
most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as
defined in and published under that Act.
The Board has established a Diversity Policy which is publicly available on
the Company’s website. There are some aspects of the ASX
recommendations that are difficult to comply with due to the Company’s
size. The Board at this juncture has not set measurable objectives. This
policy will be reviewed as part of the annual compliance review to ensure
that the Diversity Policy is being progressed as required and to set
measurable objectives when appropriate for the Company.
The proportion of women employees in the whole organisation, women in
management positions and women on the board are as follows:
Measure
Female proportion
Organisation
16.67%
Management
16.67%
Board
Nil
No – at this stage the Company has not set measureable objectives
in relation to achieving gender diversity. The Board considers that at
this time no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by
introducing measurable objectives. In the future, as the Company
grows and increases in size and activity, the Board will consider the
setting of measurable objectives. The Company policy is to employ
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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 Company does not currently have a formal process for evaluating the
performance of the Board or individual directors.
No - The Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the
Company, establishing goals for management and monitoring the
achievement of these goals. The Board considers that at this time
no efficiencies or other benefits would be gained by introducing a
formal evaluation policy. The Board monitors the overall corporate
governance of the Company with the aim of ensuring that
shareholder value is increased. In the future as the Company grows
and increases in size and activity, the Board will consider
establishment of formal Board and individual director evaluation
processes.
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.
Given the size of the company and the limited number of employees at this
stage no formal process is in place. Employees are subject to continual
review of their performance on an on-going basis rather than by way of a
formalised procedure.
No - The Board considers that at this time no efficiencies or other
benefits would be gained by introducing a formal evaluation policy.
Principle 2: Structure the board to add value
A listed entity should have a board of an appropriate size, composition, skills and commitment to enable it to discharge its duties effectively.
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.
The full Board carries out the role of a nomination committee, and therefore
a charter relevant to the specific functions of a nomination committee have
not been adopted. The board as a whole currently undertakes the process
of reviewing the skill base and experience of existing directors to enable
identification or attributes required in new directors. Where appropriate,
independent consultants may be engaged to identify possible new
candidates for the board.
No - The Board considers that no efficiencies or other benefits
would be gained by establishing a separate nomination committee
given the size of the Company’s operations and of the Board. In the
future, as the Company grows and increases in size and level of
activity, the Board will reconsider the establishment of a separate
nomination committee.

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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 been structured such that its composition and size will enable it
to effectively discharge its responsibilities and duties.
No - Each Director has industry experience and specific expertise
relevant to the Company’s business and level of operations. The
Board considers that its structure is appropriate in the context of the
Company’s activities and does not consider it necessary at this stage
of its development to have a matrix setting out the mix of skills of the
Directors. The experience and skills of the Directors are documented
in the Annual Report and Company website.
2.3 - A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the board
to be independent directors;
(b) if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the
board is of the opinion that it does not compromise
the independence of the director, the nature of the
interest, position, association or relationship in
question and an explanation of why the board is of
that opinion; and
(c) the length of service of each director.
The position of each director and as to whether or not they are considered to be
independent is set out below.
Name
Position
Independence Position
Stephen Bizzell
Executive
Chairman
Not Independent - Mr Bizzell is a
substantial shareholder of the
Company and also an executive of
the Company
Rick Anthon
Non-Executive
Director
Not independent – Mr Anthon was a
partner in firm of solicitors who were
a provider of material professional
services to the Company
Mark Baker
Non-Executive
Director
Mr Baker is independent
Name
Term in Office
Stephen Bizzell
20 years
Rick Anthon
20 years
Mark Baker
2years
The Company has a formalised Conflicts of Interest Policy that is posted on the
Company's website.
Yes
2.4 - A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
The current board has one independent director and two directors who are
considered to be not independent – see 2.3 above.
No - The Board believe that the individuals on the board can and do
make quality and independent judgements in the best interest of the
Company and other stakeholders notwithstanding that they are not
independent directors in accordance with the criteria in the
recommendations.
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 Chairman of the company is not considered to be independent as he is a
substantial shareholder of the Company. The Chairman is also the current
CEO of the Company. The Role of the Chair is documented in a policy
statement posted on the Company's website.
No - The Board believes that the current Chairman can and does
make quality and independent judgements in the best interest of the
Company and other stakeholders notwithstanding that he is not an
independent director in accordance with the criteria set out in the
recommendations.

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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 Company has procedures to provide new directors with any information
they may request with direct access to the Company Secretary and Senior
Management available to any new appointee. The Company encourages, and
recommends, that all non-executive directors attend relevant external seminars
and educational programs to assist directors in the effect of exercise of their
powers and duties. The Board has agreed that such seminars and educational
programs obtained by a director will be at the expense of the Company.
Yes
Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly
A listed entity should act ethically and responsibly.
3.1 - A listed entity should:
(a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior
executives and employees; and
(b) disclose that code or a summary of it.
The Company is committed to operating ethically, honestly, responsibly and
legally in all its business dealings. The Company requires employees to act in
the Company’s best interests in a professional, honest and ethical manner, and
in full compliance with the law, both within and on behalf of the Company.
The Company has an established Code of Conduct (Code), which is posted on
the Company website, which outlines the behaviour that is expected of
employees. The Code governs all the Company’s operations and the conduct
of Directors, management and employees.
The purpose of the Code is to:

outline the high standards of honest, ethical and legal behaviour expected
of directors and employees;

encourage adherence with those standards to protect and promote
the interests of all LNY stakeholders;

guide directors and employees as to the practices considered necessary to
maintain confidence in the Group’s integrity; and

set out the responsibility and accountability of directors and employees to
report and investigate any unlawful or unethical practices or behaviour.
Trading in company securities by directors, officers and employees
The Board has established written guidelines, set out in its Securities Trading
Policy, that restrict dealings by directors and relevant employees in the
Company’s shares. The Securities Trading Policy identifies certain periods
when directors and relevant employees are prohibited from trading in the
Company’s securities. These blackout periods are from 1 July and 1 January
until the close of business on the day full year and half year results respectively
are announced, and any other period as determined by the Board from time to
time. Outside of these periods, in the absence of knowledge of unpublished
price-sensitive information, directors and relevant employees may buy or sell
shares in the Company. The Securities Trading Policy is published on the
Company’s website.
Yes

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Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting
A listed entity should have formal and rigorous processes that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting.
4.1 - The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are
non-executive directors and a majority of whom
are independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not
the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number
of times the committee met throughout the
period and the individual attendances of the
members at those meetings;OR
(b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs that independently
verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate
reporting, including the processes for the
appointment and removal of the external auditor and
the rotation of the audit engagement partner.
There is no separate Audit Committee. No - The Board considers that the Company is not of a size, nor is its
financial affairs of such complexity, to justify the formation of an audit
committee. The Board as a whole undertakes the selection and
proper application of accounting policies, the identification and
management of risk and the review of the operation of the internal
control systems along with liaison with the Company’s external
auditors.
4.2 - The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from
its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the
financial records of the entity have been properly maintained
and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate
accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the
financial position and performance of the entity and that the
opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of
risk management and internal control which is operating
effectively.
The CEO and CFO state in writing to the Board each reporting period that the
Company’s financial reports present a true and fair view, in all material
respects, of the Company’s financial and operational results and have been
properly maintained in accordance with all relevant accounting standards.
The CEO and CFO state in writing to the Board each reporting period that:
• the statement is founded on a sound system of risk management and
internal compliance and control which implements the policies adopted by
the Board.
• the Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control
system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
Yes
4.3 - A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its
external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer
questions from security holders relevant to the audit.
The engagement partner (or his representative) of the Company’s external
auditor, BDO, attends the Company’s AGM and is available to answer
questions from shareholders about the audit.
Yes

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Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure
A listed entity should make timely and balanced disclosure of all matters concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of its securities.
5.1 - A listed entity should:
(a) have a written policy for complying with its
continuous disclosure obligations under the Listing
Rules; and
(b) disclose that policy or a summary of it.
The Company has established policies and for complying with timely disclosure
of material information concerning the Company. This includes internal reporting
procedures in place to ensure that any material price sensitive information is
reported to the Company Secretary in a timely manner. These policies and
procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that the Company complies with its
obligations at law and under the ASX Listing Rules.
The Company’s Continuous Disclosure policy is published on the Company's
website.
The Company Secretary is responsible for communications with the Australian
Securities Exchange (ASX) including responsibility for ensuring compliance with
the continuous disclosure requirements in the ASX Listing Rules and
overseeing information going to the ASX, shareholders and other interested
parties. The matter of continuous disclosure is a permanent item on the agenda
for all Board meetings and is specifically addressed by each director at those
meetings
Yes
Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders
A listed entity should respect the rights of its security holders by providing them with appropriate information and facilities to allow them to exercise those rights effectively.
6.1 - A listed entity should provide information about itself and
its governance to investors via its website.
LNY seeks to disclose all material information to shareholders as soon as
possible and as widely as possible, in keeping and complying with its
continuous disclosure requirements.
Information released to the ASX is also published on our website. Our website
also contains copies of media releases published by LNY as well as information
in relation to our businesses and major projects, our people, our financial results
and our corporate governance practices and policies.
The Company has a documented Communications Policy that is published on
the Company's website.
Yes
6.2 - A listed entity should design and implement an investor
relations program to facilitate effective two-way
communication with investors.
The Company does not currently have a formal documented investor relations
program.
No – While the Company strongly encourages communication
between the shareholders and the Company and Board there is no
formal program at this stage. As the Company grows in size, the
Board will look to develop a more formalised investor relations
program.

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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.
Shareholders are encouraged to participate in the Annual General Meeting
(AGM) to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with the
Company’s strategies and goals. Important issues are presented to
shareholders as separate resolutions.
Shareholders who are unable to attend the AGM may vote by appointing a
proxy using the form included with the Notice of Meeting. Further, shareholders
are also invited to submit questions in advance of the AGM so that the
Company can ensure those issues are addressed at the meeting.
Yes
6.4 - A listed entity should give security holders the option to
receive communications from, and send communications
to, the entity and its security registry electronically.
Shareholders have the option to receive communications from, and send
communications to, the Company and its share registry, Link Market Services,
electronically.
Yes
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk
A listed entity should establish a sound risk management framework and periodically review the effectiveness of that framework.
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.
LNY recognises the importance of managing risk and controlling its business
activities in a manner which enables it to maximise opportunities, avoid or
reduce risks which may cause injury or loss, ensures compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, and enhances resilience to external events.
Risk management is the process of continuously identifying, evaluating, treating
and monitoring exposures.
Risks may be controlled through the introduction of policies, procedures or
altered work practices however the most effective long-term method is through
the creation of a risk aware culture.
The Board is aware of the various risks that affect the Company and its
business. The risk procedures are under constant review as the Company’s
activities develop.
No – The Board considers that the Company is not of a size, nor is its
financial affairs of such complexity, to justify the formation of a
separate risk committee. The Board as a whole undertakes the
identification and management of risks that impact the Company.

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7.2 - The board or a committee of the board should:
(a) review the entity’s risk management framework at
least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be
sound; and
(b) disclose in relation to each reporting period, whether
such a review has taken place.
The Company’s Risk Management and underlying procedures and practices
is reviewed regularly at Board Meetings to ensure their continued application
and relevance.
Yes
7.3 - A listed entity should disclose:
(a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact
and the processes it employs for evaluating and
continually improving the effectiveness of its risk
management and internal control processes.
The Company does not have an internal audit function. Risk management
and internal controls are the responsibility of the Board and Senior
Management.
No – The Board considers that the Company is not of a size, nor is its
financial affairs of such complexity, to justify having an internal audit
function.
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 Company operates in a business that has exposure to environmental
risk in relation to exploration and development of its projects. The Company
ensures that all environmental requirements especially in relation to
rehabilitation of its exploration sites is completed in a timely manner and in
accordance with Governmental requirements.
Yes
Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly
A listed entity should pay director remuneration sufficient to attract and retain high quality directors and design its executive remuneration to attract, retain and motivate high quality senior executives and
to align their interests with the creation of value for security holders.
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.
The Company does not have a Remuneration Committee. Remuneration is
the responsibility of the Board and Senior Management. The Board is
responsible for setting and reviewing the appropriateness of the nature and
amount of remuneration of Senior Management on a periodic basis by
reference to relevant market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring
maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality
management team.
No - Due to the early stage of development and small size of the
Company, a separate remuneration committee was not considered to
add any efficiency to the process of determining the levels of
remuneration for the Directors and key executives. The Board considers
that it is more appropriate to set aside time at Board meetings to
specifically address matters that would ordinarily fall to a remuneration
committee. All matters of remuneration will continue to be in accordance
with Corporations Act requirements, especially in respect of related party
transactions. That is, none of the Directors participate in any
deliberations regarding their own remuneration or related issues.

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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.
Disclosure as to the nature and amount of remuneration paid to the Directors
of the Company is included in the Directors report and notes to the financial
statements in the Company’s annual report each year. The structure and
objectives of the remuneration policy and its links to the Company’s
performance is disclosed in the annual Directors’ Report.
It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from
the retention of a high quality Board and Executive team by remunerating
Directors and other Key Management Personnel fairly and appropriately with
reference to relevant employment market conditions. To assist in achieving
this objective, the Board considers the nature and amount of Executive
Directors’ and Officers’ emoluments alongside the company’s financial and
operational performance.
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of
Executive and Non-Executive Director remuneration is separate and distinct.
The Constitution of Laneway Resources Limited and the ASX Listing Rules
specify that the Non-Executive Directors are entitled to remuneration as
determined by the Company in a General Meeting to be apportioned among
them in such manner as the Directors agree and, in default of agreement,
equally. The maximum aggregate remuneration currently approved by
shareholders for Directors’ fees is for a total of $200,000 per annum.
If a Non-Executive Director performs extra services, which are outside the
scope of the ordinary duties of the Director, the company may remunerate
that Director by payment of a fixed sum determined by the Directors in
addition to or instead of the remuneration referred to above.
The remuneration of the Executive Directors and Senior Management may
from time to time be fixed by the Board. The Board’s policy is to align
Executive objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing
a fixed remuneration component and offering long-term incentives. The level
of fixed remuneration is set so as to provide a base level of remuneration
which is both appropriate to the position and is competitive in the market.
Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board, and the process
consists of a review of company-wide and individual performance, relevant
comparative remuneration in the market and internal, and where appropriate,
external advice on policies and practices.
In relation to the payment of bonuses, options and other incentive payments,
discretion is exercised by the Board, having regard to the overall
performance of the Company and the performance of the individual during
the year.
Yes

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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 Securities Trading Policy has the following provisions in
relation to margin lending arrangements and use of derivatives or hedging.
Directors and key management personnel, must inform the Company
Secretary if they have entered into margin loans (including by way of security
lending) in respect of securities in LNY or in an associated entity or
subsidiary. The Company Secretary must in turn inform the Board of the
existence of such loans.
Directors and key management personnel may only sell all or part of the
securities held that are subject to the margin loan to meet a margin call in
accordance with the terms of the policy. Cases of hardship or special
circumstances will also be dealt with in accordance with this policy.
The use of derivative or hedging arrangements by directors or key
management personnel in relation to unvested LNY securities or vested LNY
securities which are still subject to a LNY imposed holding lock is prohibited.
Yes

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