Corporate Governance

In pursuit of acceptable ethical standards, the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Directors and Officers which establishes the standards of behaviour required of all Directors and employees in the conduct of the Company’s affairs.< Policy - Code of Conduct>

The Code of Conduct for Directors and Officers is based on respect for the law and acting accordingly, dealing with conflicts of interest appropriately, acting with integrity, exercising due care and diligence in fulfilling duties, acting in the best interests of the Company and respecting the confidentiality of all confidential information.

The Company Secretary maintains a Directors’ Interests Register which is reviewed by Directors as a standing agenda item at Board meetings to ensure that all disclosures are current and that any potential conflicts of interest are identified.

The Company is also a signatory to the Mining Council of Australia Framework for Sustainable Development - Enduring Value. This commits the Company to reporting its environmental performance as well as publicly declaring its commitment to ethical business practices. This commitment requires the Company to also report on its Occupational, Health & Safety and Environmental performance at a project level.