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Corporate Governance Statement
Mont Royal Resources Limited (Company)
The Board of Directors of the Company (Board) are committed to achieving and maintaining high
standards of performance and corporate governance.
The Company supports the 4th Edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate
Governance Principles and Recommendations (Recommendations).
The Company's practices are largely consistent with the Recommendations. The Board considers that the
implementation of a small number of Recommendations is not appropriate, for the reasons set out below
in relation to the items concerned. The Board uses its best endeavours to ensure that exceptions to the
Recommendations do not have a negative impact on the Company and the best interests of shareholders
as a whole.
The directors of the Company (Directors, being either Non-Executive Directors or Executive Directors)
are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Company in both the short and the longer
term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Company as a
whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure
the Company is properly managed.
As required by the ASX Listing Rules, the Company's main corporate governance policies and practices
are summarised below, having regard to the Recommendations. Details of the Company's corporate
governance plan and related documents are available online at
https://montroyalres.com/corporate/corporate-governance/.
This corporate governance statement is current as at 24 September 2026 and has been approved by the
Board.
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Principle 1 - Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
Recommendation 1.1
A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter
setting out:
(a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its
board and management; and
(b) those matters expressly reserved to the board
and those delegated to management.
Yes
The Board has adopted a formal charter that details the functions and
responsibilities of the Board and management (Board Charter).
As provided for in the Board Charter, the Board is responsible for all
matters relating to the running of the Company, and more specifically, all
matters relating to the policies, practices, management and operations of
the Company. In addition to decisions requiring approval pursuant to the
respective Committee Charters, the following decisions must be approved
by the Board:
(a) Directors acquiring or selling shares of the Company;
(b) issuing shares of the Company;
(c) acquiring, selling or otherwise disposing of property in excess of
the amount set out in the Company's approval matrix;
(d) founding, acquiring or selling subsidiaries of or any company
within the Company, participating in other companies, or
dissolving or selling the Company's participation in other
companies (including project joint ventures);
(e) acquiring or selling patent rights, rights in registered trademarks,
licences or other intellectual property rights of the Company;
(f) founding, dissolving or relocating branch offices or other offices,
plants and facilities;
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(g) starting new business activities, terminating existing business
activities or initiating major changes to the field of the Company's
business activities;
(h) approving and/or altering the annual business plan (including
financial planning) for the Company or any part of the Company;
(i) taking or granting loans which exceed the amount set out in the
Company's approval matrix;
(j) granting securities of any type;
(k) granting loans to Company officers or employees and taking over
guarantees for the Company's officers and employees;
(l) entering into agreements for recurring, voluntary or additional
social benefits, superannuation agreements or agreements for
general wage and salary increases;
(m) determining the total amount of bonuses and gratuities for
Company officers and employees;
(n) determining the appointment, termination, prolongation of
employment or amendment to conditions of employment of
members of the Board; and
(o) granting or revoking a power of attorney or limited authority to sign
and/or act on behalf of the Company.
The detail of some board functions will be handled through Board
Committees as and when the size and scale of operations requires such
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Committees. However, the Board as a whole is responsible for
determining the extent of the powers residing in each Committee and is
ultimately responsible for accepting, modifying or rejecting Committee
recommendations.
The MD (as a delegate of the Board) is responsible for the effective
leadership and day-to-day operations and administration of the Company.
The responsibilities of the Board as a whole, the Chair, individual
Directors and the functions delegated to Senior Management are set out
in more detail in Part A of the Company's Board Charter, which is
available on the Corporate Governance page of the Company's website
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
Recommendation 1.2
A listed entity should:
(a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a
director or senior executive or putting someone
forward for election as a director; and
(b) provide security holders with all material
information in its possession relevant to a
decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a
director.
Yes
The Board will consider nominations for appointment or election of
Directors that may arise from time to time, having regard to the skills and
experience required by the Company and procedures outlined in the
Company's constitution and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The Company undertakes appropriate checks before appointing a person,
or putting forward to shareholders a candidate for election, as a Director.
Candidates are assessed through interviews, meetings and background
and reference checks (which may be conducted both by external
consultants and by Directors) as appropriate.
The Company gives shareholders all material information in its possession
relevant to the decision whether or not to elect or re-elect a Director, either
in the notice of meeting and explanatory statement for the relevant
meeting of shareholders which addresses the election or re-election of the
Director, or by including in the notice a clear reference to the location on
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the Company's website, Annual Report or other document lodged with
ASX where the information can be found.
Recommendation 1.3
A listed entity should have a written agreement with each
director and senior executive setting out the terms of their
appointment.
Yes
Under Part A clause 2.4 of the Board Charter, the Company must have a
written agreement with each Director and senior executive setting out the
terms of their appointment.
Each Non-Executive Director receives a letter formalising their
appointment and outlining the material terms of their appointment. The
Non-Executive Directors of the Company have not been appointed for a
fixed term. Each Non-Executive Director has signed a letter of
appointment.
Each Executive Director and each senior executive have signed an
executive service agreement setting out their duties, obligations and
remuneration.
The Company Secretary has entered into a consultancy agreement with
the Company setting out their role, responsibilities and remuneration.
Recommendation 1.4
The company secretary of a listed entity should be
accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all
matters to do with the proper functioning of the board.
Yes
As set out in Part A clause 5 of the Board Charter, the Company
Secretary is accountable to the Board, through the Chair, on all
governance matters and reports directly to the Chair as the representative
of the Board. The Company Secretary has primary responsibility for
ensuring that the Board processes and procedures run efficiently and
effectively. The Company Secretary is Joel Ives (appointed 22 October
2025), whose qualifications and experience are stated in the Company’s
latest Annual Report.
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Recommendation 1.5
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a diversity policy;
(b) through its board or a committee of the board, set
measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity in the composition of its board, senior
executives and workforce generally; and
(c) disclose in relation to each reporting period:
(i) the measurable objectives set for that
period to achieve gender diversity;
(ii) the entity's progress towards achieving
those objectives; and
(iii) either:
(A) the respective proportions of men
and women on the board, in
senior executive positions and
across the whole workforce
(including how the entity has
defined "senior executive" for
these purposes); or
Partially
The Company recognises the positive advantages of a diverse workplace
and is committed to:
(a) creating a working environment conducive to the appointment of
well-qualified employees, Senior Management and Board
candidates; and
(b) identifying ways to promote a corporate culture which embraces
diversity.
The Board has adopted a diversity policy, but due its size and stage of
development does not disclose 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 is in accordance with the entity’s diversity
policy and its progress.
The Board monitors the extent to which the level of diversity within the
Company is appropriate on an ongoing basis and periodically considers
measure to improve it. The Board will further consider the establishment
of objectives for achieving gender diversity as the Company develops and
its circumstances change.
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(B) if the entity is a "relevant
employer" under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity's
most recent "Gender Equality
Indicators", as defined in and
published under the Act.
Recommendation 1.6
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for periodically
evaluating the performance of the board, its
committees and individual directors; and
(b) disclose for each reporting period whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
accordance with that process during or in respect
of that period.
Yes The Board regularly monitors its performance and the performance of the
Directors and Board committees throughout the year. This may occur
through an internal review led by the Chair, or be performed with the
assistance of external advisers as considered appropriate. The Chair also
speaks to Directors individually regarding their role and performance as a
Director.
An informal performance evaluation review with respect to the Board and
the individual Directors was undertaken during the year.
Recommendation 1.7
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the
performance of its senior executives at least once
every reporting period; and
(b) disclose for each reporting period whether a
performance evaluation has been undertaken in
Yes
In accordance with the Company's Performance Evaluation Policy, all
senior executives are subject to an annual performance evaluation. Each
year, senior executives will establish a set of performance targets. These
targets are aligned to overall business goals and the Company's
requirements of the position.
An informal assessment of progress is carried out throughout the year. A
full evaluation of an executive's performance against the agreed targets
takes place annually. This will normally occur in conjunction with goal
setting for the coming year. As the Company is committed to continuous
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accordance with that process during or in respect
of that period.
improvement and the development of its people, the results of the
evaluation form the basis of the executive's development plan.
Performance pay components of executives' packages are also
dependent on the outcome of the evaluation.
Principle 2 – Structure the board to be effective and add value
Recommendation 2.1
The Board of a listed entity should:
(a) have a nomination committee which:
(i) has at least three members, a majority of
whom are independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the members of the committee; and
(v) as at the end of each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
No
The Company recognises that Recommendation 2.1 of the
Recommendations suggests the establishment of a Nomination
Committee and associated Charter. However, in view of the small size of
the Company's Board, the Board in its entirety (with abstentions from
relevant Directors where there is a conflict of interest) acts effectively as
Nomination Committee and there is no need to further subdivide it. As
such, a Nomination Committee is an unnecessary measure for the
Company.
The Board as a whole reviews the size, structure and composition of the
Board including competencies and diversity, in addition to reviewing Board
succession plans and continuing development.
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throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have a nomination committee,
disclose that fact and the processes it employs to
address board succession issues and to ensure
that the board has the appropriate balance of
skills, knowledge, experience, independence and
diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and
responsibilities effectively.
Recommendation 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.
Yes
The Board is structured to facilitate the effective discharge of its duties
and to add value through its deliberations. It seeks to achieve a Board
composition with a balance of diverse attributes relevant to the Company's
operations and markets, including skills sets, background, gender,
geography and industry experience. In addition to those general skills
expected for Board membership, the following skills have also been
identified as being necessary such as operational management,
exploration and geology, mining engineering, project delivery, finance,
corporate governance, equity capital markets, legal, and commercial
negotiations. The Board is comfortable with the skills matrix represented
by the current Board.
A profile of each Director setting out their skills, experience and period of
office is set out in the Directors' Report of the latest Annual Report.
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Recommendation 2.3
A listed entity should disclose:
(a) the names of the directors considered by the
board to be independent directors;
(b) if a director has an interest, position or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3
(Factors relevant to assessing the independence
of a director) but the board is of the opinion that it
does not compromise the independence of the
director, the nature of the interest, position or
relationship in question and an explanation of why
the board is of that opinion; and
(c) the length of service of each director.
Yes
As at 30 September 2026, the Board consisted of:
Name Role Independent? Date appointed
Cameron
Henry
Non-Executive
Chairman Yes
21 October
2025
Nicholas
Holthouse
Managing
Director No
21 October
2025
Jeremy
Robinson
Non-Executive
Director
Yes
21 October
2025
Adam Ritchie Non-Executive
Director
Yes
21 October
2025
Ronnie Beevor
Non-Executive
Director
Yes 25 March 2023
Cameron Henry, Jeremy Robinson, Adam Ritchie and Ronnie Beevor are
regarded as independent Non-Executive Directors.
Nicholas Holthouse is not considered independent on the basis that he is
the Managing Director. Despite this, the Board believes that he is able,
and does make, quality and independent judgments in the best interest of
the Company on all relevant issues before the Board.
The Board assesses the independence of Directors annually, or more
frequently if circumstances require.
A copy of the definition of independence adopted by the Company is
annexed to the Board Charter at Annexure A, available on the Company's
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website at
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
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Recommendation 2.4
A majority of the board of a listed entity should be
independent directors.
Yes
As shown in the table at Recommendation 2.3 above, a majority of the
Board is independent, with 4 of the 5 Directors being independent.
Recommendation 2.5
The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an
independent director and, in particular, should not be the
same person as the CEO of the entity.
Yes
The roles of Chair of the Board and Managing Director/CEO are separate
and distinct. Cameron Henry is the Non-Executive Chair of the Company
and Nicholas Holthouse is the Managing Director. Cameron Henry, who
was appointed as Non-Executive Chair on 21 October 2025, is considered
independent on the basis that his shareholding in the Company does not
exceed 5%. His qualifications and experience are stated in the Company's
latest Annual Report, which is available at
https://investors.montroyalres.com/
A copy of the definition of independence adopted by the Company is
annexed to the Company's Board Charter at Annexure A, available on the
Company's "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website at
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
Recommendation 2.6
A listed entity should have a program for inducting new
directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a
need for existing directors to undertake professional
development to maintain the skills and knowledge needed
to perform their role as directors effectively.
Yes
It is the policy of the Board to ensure that the Directors and Senior
Management of the Company are equipped with the knowledge and
information they need to discharge their responsibilities effectively and
that individual and collective performance is regularly and fairly reviewed.
As referred to in Part D of the Board Charter, new directors go through an
induction process which includes meeting with key executives, tours of the
premises, an induction package and presentations. The Company
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allocates an annual budget to encourage Directors to participate in
training and development programs for their professional development.
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Principle 3 – Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
Recommendation 3.1
A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values.
Yes
The Board has approved a statement of values and charges the Directors
with the responsibility of inculcating those values across the Company.
A copy of the Company's statement of values is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
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Recommendation 3.2
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a code of conduct for its
directors, senior executives and employees; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the
Board is informed of any material breaches of that
code.
Yes
The Company seeks to encourage and develop a culture which will
maintain and enhance its reputation as a valued corporate citizen of the
countries where it operates and an employer which personnel enjoy
working for.
The Company has established a Code of Conduct that sets out the
principles covering appropriate conduct in a variety of contexts and
outlines the minimum standards of behaviour expected from its Directors
and employees. The Code of Conduct sets out policies in relation to
various corporate and personal behaviour including safety, discrimination,
respecting the law, anti-corruption, interpersonal conduct and conflict of
interest.
While the Code of Conduct seeks to prescribe standards of behaviour for
all Company personnel to observe, it does not, and understandably
cannot, identify every ethical issue that an individual might face. The Code
of Conduct's objective is to provide a framework for decisions and actions
in relation to ethical conduct in employment, to safeguard the Company's
reputation and to make clear the consequences of breaching the Code of
Conduct.
A copy of the Company's Code of Conduct is available on the "Corporate
Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
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Recommendation 3.3
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the
Board is informed of any material incidents
reported under that policy.
Yes
The Board has adopted a whistleblower protection policy to ensure
concerns regarding unacceptable conduct including breaches of the
Company's code of conduct can be raised on a confidential basis, without
fear of reprisal, dismissal or discriminatory treatment. The purpose of this
policy is to promote responsible whistle blowing about issues where the
interests of others, including the public, or of the organisation itself are at
risk.
A copy of the Company's whistleblower policy is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
Recommendation 3.4
A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption
policy; and
(b) ensure that the Board or a committee of the
Board is informed of any material breaches of that
policy.
Yes
The Board has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is
committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all business
dealings. The Board has adopted an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy
for the purpose of setting out the responsibilities in observing and
upholding the Company's position on bribery and corruption provide
information and guidance to those working for the Company on how to
recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
A copy of the Company's anti-bribery and corruption policy is available on
the "Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
Principle 4 – Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
Recommendation 4.1
Yes
The Company has established an Audit Committee Charter as at
Reinstatement. The Company’s Audit Committee Charter is available in
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The board of a listed entity should:
(a) have an audit committee which:
(i) has at least three members, all of whom
are non-executive directors and a majority
of whom are independent directors; and
(ii) is chaired by an independent director,
who is not the chair of the board,
and disclose:
(iii) the charter of the committee;
(iv) the relevant qualifications and experience
of the members of the committee; and
(v) in relation to each reporting period, the
number of times the committee met
throughout the period and the individual
attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose
that fact and the processes it employs that
independently verify and safeguard the integrity of
its corporate reporting, including the processes for
the appointment and removal of the external
auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
the “Corporate Governance” tab of its website at
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/
Section 2 of the Audit Committee Charter provides that, where practicable,
the Committee should:
- have at least three members, all of whom are non-executive
Directors and a majority of whom are independent Directors; and
- be chaired by an independent Director, who is not the Board
Chair.
The members of the Audit Committee Charter are Mr Ronald Beevor
(Chair) (Independent Non-Executive Director), Mr Jeremy Robinson
(Independent Non-Executive Director) and Mr Adam Ritchie (Independent
Non-Executive Director).
The Company will discloses in the Directors’ Report to its Annual Report
the current members of the Audit Committee Charter, their professional
qualifications and experience, the number of times the Committee met
throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members of
those meetings.
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Recommendation 4.2
The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the
entity's financial statements for a financial period, receive
from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion,
the financial records of the entity have been properly
maintained and that the financial statements comply with
the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and
fair view of the financial position and performance of the
entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis
of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
Yes
Under the Company's Risk Management Policy, which is available on the
"Corporate Governance" page of the Company's website,
www.montroyalres.com/corporate-governance/, the Managing Director
and CFO will provide a written declaration of assurance that in their
opinion, the financial records of the Company for any financial period have
been properly maintained, comply with the appropriate accounting
standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the Company and has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating
effectively.
For the current and any future accounting and reporting periods,
Managing Director and CFO declarations will be obtained in relation to the
issue of all of the Company's financial statements.
Recommendation 4.3
A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the
integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the
market that is not audited or reviewed by an external
auditor.
Yes
When preparing reports for release to the market including the quarterly
activity and cash flow reports, these reports shall be prepared and
reviewed by the Managing Director before being presented to the Board
for review and approval. Such reports shall not be released to market
without this review and approval process by executive management and
the Board.
Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
Recommendation 5.1
Yes
The Company has established a Continuous Disclosure Policy which is
designed to guide compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure
requirements, and to ensure that all Directors, senior executives and
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A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy
for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations
under ASX Listing Rule 3.1.
employees of the Company understand their responsibilities under the
policy. The Continuous Disclosure Policy is available on the "Corporate
Governance" page of the Company's website,
https://montroyalres.com/corporate/corporate-governance/.
The Continuous Disclosure Policy:
(a) raises awareness of the Company's obligations under the
continuous disclosure regime;
(b) establishes a process to ensure that information about the
Company which may be market sensitive and which may require
disclosure is brought to the attention of the Chairman, being the
person/s primarily responsible for ensuring the Company complies
with its continuous disclosure obligations, in a timely manner and
is kept confidential; and
(c) sets out the obligation of Directors, officers and employees of the
Company to ensure that the Company complies with its
continuous disclosure obligations.
The Board has designated the MD and/or Chair of the Board as the
person primarily responsible for ensuring that the Continuous Disclosure
Policy is implemented and that all relevant information is disclosed as
required.
In accordance with the Company's Continuous Disclosure Policy, all
information provided to ASX for release to the market is also posted to the
Company's website.
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Recommendation 5.2
A listed entity should ensure that its Board receives
copies of all material market announcements promptly
after they have been made.
Yes
The Board has appointed the Company Secretary as the person
responsible for communicating with ASX and overseeing and coordinating
the timely disclosure of information to ASX, subject to prior review and
approval of all announcements by the Directors. The Company Secretary
ensures that the Board are aware of when any announcement is
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