TITANIUM SANDS LIMITED - Governance Information 2020

Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3[1]

Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity:

Name of entity:
Titanium Sands Limited
ABN / ARBN: 65 009 131 533	Financial year ended:
65 009 131 533	30 June 2020

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: www.titaniumsands.com.au/corporate-governance/

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 September 2020 and has been approved by the board.

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

Date: 30 September 2020 Sign: David McEntaggart Company Secretary

1 Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period. Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of rule 4.10.3.

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

3 Mark whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where the entity’s corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable. Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection.

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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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1	A listed entity should disclose: (a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and (b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management.	… the fact that we follow this recommendation: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of our board and management (including those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management): `☐` at [insert location]	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 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	We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …	We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
1.5	A listed entity should: (a) have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the board or a relevant committee of the board to set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress in achieving them; (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it; and (c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards achieving them and either: (1) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole organisation (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act.	… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with paragraph (a): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it: `☐`at [insert location] … and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them: `☐`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` 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
1.6	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 [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraph (b): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` 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 Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraph (b): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` an explanation why that is 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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a nomination committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a nomination committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): `☐`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): `☐`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location] [If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] … the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the processes we employ to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively: `☐`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐` we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable
2.2	A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership.	… our board skills matrix: `☒`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance 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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
2.3	A listed entity should disclose: (a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors; (b) if a director has an interest, position, association or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and (c) the length of service of each director.	… the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b): `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and the length of service of each director: `☒`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
2.4	A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors.	… the fact that we follow this recommendation: `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` 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
2.5	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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐`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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have an audit committee which: (1) has at least three members, all of whom are non- executive directors and a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and (5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] [If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] … the fact that we do not have 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 [insert location]	`☒` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
4.2	The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.	… the fact that we follow this recommendation: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` 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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
4.3	A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions from security holders relevant to the audit.	… the fact that we follow this recommendation: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` 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
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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 www.titaniumsands.com.au	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☒` 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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] [If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] … the fact that we do not have a 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 [insert location]	`☒` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.2	The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place.	… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`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

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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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
7.3	A listed entity should disclose: (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … how our internal audit function is structured and what role it performs: `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] [If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] … the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes: `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☒` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
7.4	A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks.	… whether we have any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks: `☒`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` 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 NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1	The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive.	[If the entity complies with paragraph (a):] … the fact that we have a remuneration committee that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] … and a copy of the charter of the committee: `☐`at [insert location] … and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location] [If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] … the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and 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 [insert location]	`☒` 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
8.2	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 [insert location]	`☐` 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 [insert location]	`☐` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☒` w e 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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Corporate Governance Council recommendation	Corporate Governance Council recommendation	We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …	We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. We have disclosed …4
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES
-	Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed listed entities: The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity should disclose: (a) the arrangements between the responsible entity and the listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity; (b) the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible entity for overseeing those arrangements.	… the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b): `☐`in our Corporate Governance Statement OR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement
-	Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally managed listed entities: An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the terms governing the remuneration of the manager.	… the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity: `☐`in our Corporate Governance StatementOR `☐`at [insert location]	`☐` an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance Statement

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TITANIUM SANDS LIMITED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Board is responsible for establishing the Company’s corporate governance framework, the key features of which are set out below. In establishing its corporate governance framework, the Board has referred to the 3[rd] edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Councils’ Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3, the corporate governance statement discloses the extent to which the Company follows the recommendations. The Company will follow each recommendation where the Board has considered the recommendation to be an appropriate benchmark for its corporate governance practices. Where the Company’s corporate governance practices will follow a recommendation, the Board has made appropriate statements reporting on the adoption of the recommendation. In compliance with the “if not, why not” reporting regime, where, after due consideration, the Company’s corporate governance practices will not follow a recommendation, the Board has explained its reasons for not following the recommendation and disclosed what, if any, alternative practices the Company will adopt instead of those in the recommendation.

This corporate governance statement is current as at 30 September 2020 and has been approved by the Board.

The following governance-related documents can be found on the Company’s website at www.titaniumsands.com.au, under the section marked “Corporate Governance”:

(a) Board Charter;
(b) Board Performance Evaluation Policy;
(c) Code of Conduct;
(d) Audit Committee Charter;
(e) Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter;
(f) Security Trading Policy;
(g) Continuous Disclosure Policy;
(h) Shareholder Communication Policy;
(i) Risk Management Policy; and
(j) Diversity Policy.

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Recommendation 1.1

The Company has established the respective roles and responsibilities of its Board and management, and those matters expressly reserved to the Board and those delegated to management and has documented this in its Board Charter. The responsibilities of the Board include but are not limited to:

(a) setting and reviewing strategic direction and planning;
(b) reviewing financial and operational performance;
(c) identifying principal risks and reviewing risk management strategies; and
(d) considering and reviewing significant capital investments and material transactions.

In exercising its responsibilities, the Board recognises that there are many stakeholders in the operations of the Company, including employees, shareholders, co-ventures, the government and the community. The Board has delegated responsibility for the business operations of the Company to the Managing Director and the management team. The management team, led by the Managing Director is accountable to the Board.

Recommendation 1.2

The Company undertakes appropriate checks before appointing a person or putting forward to shareholders a candidate for election as a director and provides shareholders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect a director.

The checks which are undertaken, and the information provided to shareholders, are set out in the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter.

Recommendation 1.3

The Company has a written agreement with each of the Directors and the Incoming Directors and senior executives setting out the terms of their appointment. The material terms of any employment, service or consultancy agreement the Company, or any of its child entities, has entered into with its Managing Director, any of its directors, and any other person or entity who is a related party of the Managing Director or any of its directors will be disclosed in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4 (taking into consideration the exclusions from disclosure outlined in that rule).

Recommendation 1.4

The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the Board. The Company Secretary is responsible for the application of best practice in corporate governance and also supports the effectiveness of the Board by:

(a) ensuring a good flow of information between the Board, its committees, and Directors;
(b) monitoring policies and procedures of the Board;
(c) advising the Board through the Chairman of corporate governance policies; and
(d) conducting and reporting matters of the Board, including the despatch of Board agendas, briefing papers and minutes.

Recommendation 1.5

The Company has a Diversity Policy, the purpose of which is:

(a) to outline the Company’s commitment to creating a corporate culture that embraces diversity and, in particular, focuses on the composition of its Board and senior management; and
(b) to provide a process for the Board to determine measurable objectives and procedures which the Company will implement and report against to achieve its diversity goals.

The Board intends to set measurable objectives for achieving diversity, specifically including gender diversity and will review and report on the effectiveness and relevance of these measurable objectives. However, due to the current size of the Board and management, these measurable objectives have not yet been set.

Recommendation 1.6

The Chair will be responsible for evaluating the performance of the Board, Board committees and individual directors in accordance with the process disclosed in the Company’s Board performance evaluation policy. This policy is to ensure:

(a) individual Directors and the Board as a whole work efficiently and effectively in achieving their functions;
(b) the executive Directors and key executives execute the Company’s strategy through the efficient and effective implementation of the business objectives; and
(c) committees to which the Board has delegated responsibilities are performing efficiently and effectively in accordance with the duties and responsibilities set out in the board charter.
(d) This policy will be reviewed annually.

An evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors has not been undertaken during the year, however a general review of the Board, its committees and executives occurs on an on-going basis to ensure that structures and performance suitable to the Company’s status as a listed entity are in place.

Recommendation 1.7

The Managing Director is responsible for evaluating the performance of the Company’s senior executives in accordance with the process disclosed in the Company’s Board Performance and Evaluation Policy. The Chair will be responsible for evaluating the performance of the Company’s Managing Director in accordance with the Company’s Board Performance and Evaluation Policy.

An evaluation of the directors has not been undertaken during the year, however a general review of the Board occurs on an on-going basis to ensure that individuals performance suitable to the Company’s status as a listed entity are in place.

Principle 2: Structure the board to add value

Recommendation 2.1

Due to the size of the Board, the Company does not have a separate nomination committee. The roles and responsibilities of a nomination committee are currently undertaken by the Board.

The duties of the full Board in its capacity as a nomination committee are set out in the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter which is available on the Company’s website.

When the Board meets as a remuneration and nomination committee is carries out those functions which are delegated to it in the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter. Items that are usually required to be discussed by a Remuneration and Nomination Committee are marked as separate agenda items at Board meetings when required.

The Board has adopted a Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of a Nomination Committee and is disclosed on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 2.2

The mix of skills and diversity which the Board is looking to achieve in its composition is:

(a) a broad range of business experience; and
(b) technical expertise and skills required to discharge duties.

Recommendation 2.3

The Board considers the independence of directors having regard to the relationships listed in Box 2.3 of the Principles and Recommendations. Currently the Board is structured as follows:

(a) Dr James Seale (Managing Director)
(b) Mr Lee Christensen (Chairman); and
(c) Mr Jason Ferris (Director).

Mr Ferris was appointed to the Board on 31 July 2014. Mr Christensen was appointed as Chairman of the Board on 16 April 2015. Dr Searle was subsequently appointed to the Board as Managing Director on 2 March 2016. Dr Searle is not considered an independent director due to his executive role within the Company. In addition, Mr Ferris is also not considered independent due to his association with Mr Robert Nelson (substantial shareholder) with which the Company acquired a material asset during the financial year. Mr Christensen is considered an independent director of the Company.

Recommendation 2.4

Given the size and nature of the Company, the Board considers the composition of the Board is appropriate at this stage. Accordingly, the Board does not have a majority of independent directors.

Recommendation 2.5

Mr Christensen is an independent Chairman of the Board.

Recommendation 2.6

It is a policy of the Company, that new Directors undergo an induction process in which they are given a full briefing on the Company. Where possible this includes meetings with key executives, tours of the premises, an induction package and presentations.

In order to achieve continuing improvement in Board performance, all Directors are encouraged to undergo continual professional development. Specifically, Directors are provided with the resources and training to address skills gaps where they are identified.

Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly

Recommendation 3.1

The Company is committed to promoting good corporate conduct grounded by strong ethics and responsibility. The Company has established a Code of Conduct (Code), which addresses matters relevant to the Company’s legal and ethical obligations to its stakeholders. It may be amended from time to time by the Board, and is disclosed on the Company’s website.

The Code applies to all Directors, employees, contractors and officers of the Company.

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

Recommendation 4.1

Due to the size of the Board, the Company does not have a separate Audit Committee. The roles and responsibilities of an audit committee are undertaken by the Board.

The full Board in its capacity as the audit committee is responsible for reviewing the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and overseeing the independence of the external auditors. The duties of the full Board in its capacity as the audit committee are set out in the Company’s Audit Committee Charter which is available on the Company’s website.

When the Board meets as an audit committee is carries out those functions which are delegated to it in the Company’s Audit Committee Charter. Items that are usually required to be discussed by an Audit Committee are marked as separate agenda items at Board meetings when required.

The Board is responsible for the initial appointment of the external auditor and the appointment of a new external auditor when any vacancy arises. Candidates for the position of external auditor must demonstrate complete independence from the Company through the engagement period. The Board may otherwise select an external auditor based on criteria relevant to the Company's business and circumstances. The performance of the external auditor is reviewed on an annual basis by the Board.

The Board has adopted an Audit Committee Charter which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of the Audit Committee and is disclosed on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 4.2

Before the Board approves the Company financial statements for each financial period it will receive from the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer or equivalent a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the Company for the relevant financial period have been properly maintained and that the financial statements for the relevant financial period comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company and the consolidated entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

Recommendation 4.3

Under section 250RA of the Corporations Act, the Company’s auditor is required to attend the Company’s annual general meeting at which the audit report is considered, or to arrange to be represented by a person who is a suitably qualified member of the audit team that conducted the audit and is in a position to answer questions about the audit. Each year, the Company will write to the Company’s auditor to inform them of the date of the Company’s annual general meeting. In accordance with section 250S of the Corporations Act, at the Company’s annual general meeting where the Company’s auditor or their representative is at the meeting, the Chair will allow a reasonable opportunity for the members as a whole at the meeting to ask the auditor (or its representative) questions relevant to the conduct of the audit; the preparation and content of the auditor’s report; the accounting policies adopted by the Company in relation to the preparation of the financial statements; and the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of the audit. The Chair will also allow a reasonable opportunity for the auditor (or their representative) to answer written questions submitted to the auditor under section 250PA of the Corporations Act.

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure

Recommendation 5.1

The Company is committed to:

(a) ensuring that shareholders and the market are provided with full and timely information about its activities;
(b) complying with the continuous disclosure obligations contained in the Listing Rules and the applicable sections of the Corporations Act; and
(c) providing equal opportunity for all stakeholders to receive externally available information issued by the Company in a timely manner.

The Company has adopted a Disclosure Policy, which is disclosed on the Company’s website. The Disclosure Policy sets out policies and procedures for the Company’s compliance with its continuous disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules, and addresses financial markets communication, media contact and continuous disclosure issues. It forms part of the Company’s corporate policies and procedures and is available to all staff.

The Company Secretary manages the policy. The policy will develop over time as best practice and regulations change and the Company Secretary will be responsible for communicating any amendments. This policy will be reviewed by the Board as required.

Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders Recommendation 6.1

The Company provides information about itself and its governance to investors via its website at www.titaniumsands.com.au . The Company is committed to maintaining a Company website with general information about the Company and its operations and information specifically targeted at keeping the Company’s shareholders informed about the Company. In particular, where appropriate, after confirmation of receipt by ASX, the following will be posted to the Company website:

(a) relevant announcements made to the market via ASX;
(b) media releases;
(c) investment updates;
(d) Company presentations and media briefings;
(e) copies of press releases and announcements for the preceding three years; and
(f) copies of annual and half yearly reports including financial statements for the preceding three years.

Recommendation 6.2

The Company has a Shareholder Communication and Investor Relations Policy which aims to ensure that Shareholders are informed of all major developments of the Company. The policy is disclosed on the Company’s website. Information is communicated to Shareholders via:

(a) reports to Shareholders;
(b) ASX announcements;
(c) annual general meetings; and
(d) the Company website.

This Shareholder Communication and Investor Relations policy will be formally reviewed by the Board each year. While the Company aims to provide sufficient information to Shareholders about the Company and its activities, it understands that Shareholders may have specific questions and require additional information. To ensure that Shareholders can obtain all relevant information to assist them in exercising their rights as Shareholders, the Company has made available a telephone number and relevant contact details (via the website) for Shareholders to make their enquiries.

Recommendation 6.3

The Board encourages full participation of Shareholders at meetings to ensure a high level of accountability and identification with the Company’s strategies and goals. However, due to the size and nature of the Company, the Board does not consider a policy outlining the policies and processes that it has in place to facilitate and encourage participating at meetings of shareholders to be appropriate at this stage.

Recommendation 6.4

Shareholders are given the option to receive communications from, and send communication to, the Company and its share registry electronically. To ensure that shareholders can obtain all relevant information to assist them in exercising their rights as shareholders, the Company has made available a telephone number and relevant contact details (via the website) for shareholders to make their enquiries.

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

Recommendation 7.1

Due to the size of the Board, the Company does not have a separate Risk Committee. The Board is responsible for the oversight of the Company’s risk management and control framework.

When the Board meets as a risk committee is carries out those functions which are delegated to it in the Company’s Risk Committee Charter. Items that are usually required to be discussed by a Risk Committee are marked as separate agenda items at Board meetings when required.

The Board has adopted a Risk Committee Charter which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of the Risk Committee and is disclosed on the Company’s website.

The Board has adopted a Risk Management Policy, which is disclosed on the Company’s website. Under the policy, responsibility and control of risk management is delegated to the appropriate level of management within the Company with the Managing Director having ultimate responsibility to the Board for the risk management and control framework.

The risk management system covers:

(a) operational risk;
(b) financial reporting;
(c) compliance / regulations; and
(d) system / IT process risk.

A risk management model is to be developed and will provide a framework for systematically understanding and identifying the types of business risks threatening the Company as a whole, or specific business activities within the Company.

Recommendation 7.2

The Board will review the Company’s risk management framework as required to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound, to determine whether there have been any changes in the material business risks the Company faces and to ensure that the Company is operating within the risk appetite set by the Board.

Arrangements put in place by the Board to monitor risk management include, but are not limited to:

(a) monthly reporting to the Board in respect of operations and the financial position of the Company; and (b) quarterly rolling forecasts prepared.

Recommendation 7.3

The Company does not have, and does not currently intend to establish, an internal audit function. To evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management and internal control processes, the Board relies on ongoing reporting and discussion of the management of material business risks as outlined in the Company’s Risk Management Policy.

Recommendation 7.4

Given the speculative nature of the Company’s business, it is subject to general risks and certain specific risks. The Company has identified those economic, environmental and/or social sustainability risks to which it has a material exposure and the Board are responsible for managing those risks.

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Recommendation 8.1

Due to the size of the Board, the Company does not have a separate remuneration committee. The roles and responsibilities of a remuneration committee are currently undertaken by the Board. The duties of the full board in its capacity as a remuneration committee are set out in the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter which is available on the Company’s website.

When the Board meets as a remuneration committee is carries out those functions which are delegated to it in the Company’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter. Items that are usually required to be discussed by a Remuneration Committee are marked as separate agenda items at Board meetings when required.

The Board has adopted a Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter which describes the role, composition, functions and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee and is disclosed on the Company’s website.

Recommendation 8.2

Details of the Company’s policies on remuneration will be set out in the Company’s “Remuneration Report” in each Annual Report published by the Company.

Recommendation 8.3

The Company does not currently have an equity-based remuneration scheme.

Security Trading Policy

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 12.9, the Company has adopted a trading policy which sets out the following information:

(a) closed periods in which directors, employees and contractors of the Company must not deal in the Company’s securities;

(b) trading in the Company’s securities which is not subject to the Company’s trading policy; and

The Company’s Security Trading Policy is available on the Company’s website.