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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
BOAB METALS LIMITED
ACN 107 159 713
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2026
This Corporate Governance Statement is current as at 30 September 2026 and has been approved by the Board of the Company on that date.
This Corporate Governance Statement discloses the extent to which the Company has, during the financial year ended 30 June 2026, followed
the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council in its publication Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations (Recommendations). The Recommendations are not mandatory, however the Recommendations that have not been
followed for any part of the reporting period have been identified and reasons provided for not following them along with what (if any)
alternative governance practices were adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period. The Corporate Governance Statement is
supported by a number of policies, procedures, code of conduct and formal charters, all of which are located in the Corporate Governance
section of the Company’s website which is located at https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The constitution of Boab Metals Limited (the “Company”) provides that the number of directors shall not be less than three and not more than
nine. There is no requirement for any shareholding qualification. As and if the Company's activities increase in size, nature and scope, the size
of the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board” or “Directors”) will be reviewed periodically, and as circumstances demand. The optimum
number of directors required to supervise the Company's constitution adequately will be determined within the limitations imposed by the
constitution.
The membership of the Board, its activities and composition, is subject to periodic review. The criteria for determining the identification and
appointment of a suitable candidate for the Board shall include quality of the individual, background of experience and achievement,
compatibility with other Board members, credibility within the Company's scope of activities, intellectual ability to contribute to the Board's
duties and physical ability to undertake the Board's duties and responsibilities.
Directors are initially appointed by the full Board, subject to election by shareholders at the next general meeting. Under the Company's
constitution the tenure of a Director (other than Managing Director, and only one Managing Director where the position is jointly held) is
subject to reappointment by shareholders not later than the third anniversary following his or her last appointment. Subject to the
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, the Board does not subscribe to the principle of retirement age and there is no maximum period
of service as a director. A Managing Director may be appointed for any period and on any terms the directors think fit and, subject to the terms
of any agreement entered into, the directors may revoke any appointment.
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The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity to justify the formation of separate or
special committees at this time. The Board as a whole is able to address the governance aspects of the full scope of the Company's activities
and to ensure that it adheres to appropriate ethical standards.
The Board comprises individuals with the following skills that are deemed to be relevant to the organisation’s activities (ranked 1 to 5 with 5
being the highest ranking):
Skill Requirements Overview Director
1
Director
2
Director
3
Director
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Mining Experience with mining operations, management of mining
equipment and human capital, including health and safety. Ability
to analyse mining operations and make decisions to maximise
profitability.
3 5 4 3
Mineral Exploration Ability to plan, execute and analyse mineral exploration programs
and results. Ability to progress exploration projects through to
development and operation.
5 5 5 3
Risk & Compliance Identify key risks to the organisation related to each key area of
operations. Ability to monitor risk and compliance and knowledge
of legal and regulatory requirements.
5 4 4 4
Financial & Audit Experience in accounting and finance to analyse financial
statements, assess financial viability, contribute to financial
planning, oversee budgets, and oversee funding arrangements.
4 3 4 3
Strategy Ability to identify and critically assess strategic opportunities and
threats to the organisation. Develop strategies in context to our
policies and business cycles.
5 4 5 4
Governance & Policy
Development
Ability to identify key issues for the organisation and develop
appropriate policy parameters within which the organisation
should operate.
4 4 4 4
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ROLE OF THE BOARD
The Board's primary role is the protection and enhancement of long term shareholder value. To fulfil this role, the Board is responsible for
oversight of management and the overall corporate governance of the Company, including its strategic direction, establishing goals for
management and monitoring the achievement of these goals.
APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER BOARDS
Directors are required to take into consideration any potential conflicts of interest when accepting appointments to other Boards.
INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
The Board has determined that individual directors have the right in connection with their duties and responsibilities as directors, to seek
independent professional advice at the Group's expense. With the exception of expenses for legal advice in relation to director's rights and
duties, the engagement of an outside adviser is subject to prior approval of the Chairman and this will not be withheld unreasonably.
CONTINUOUS REVIEW OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors consider, on an ongoing basis, how management information is presented to them and whether such information is sufficient to
enable them to discharge their duties as directors of the Company. Such information must be sufficient to enable the directors to determine
appropriate operating and financial strategies from time to time in light of changing circumstances and economic conditions. The directors
recognise that mineral exploration is an inherently risky business and that operational strategies adopted should, notwithstanding, be directed
towards improving or maintaining the net worth of the Group.
DISCLOSURE ON WEBSITE
The Company’s Corporate Governance Policies can be viewed on its website which is located at https://boabmetals.com/corporate-
governance/.
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ASX PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Board reviews its current practices in light of the ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Guidelines with a view
to making amendments where applicable after considering the Group's size and the resources it has available. As the Group's activities develop
in size, nature and scope, the size of the Board and the implementation of any additional formal corporate governance committees will be
given further consideration.
During the year ended 30 June 2026, the Company continued its governance arrangements in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance
Council’s 4th Edition Principles and Recommendations, (“ASX Corporate Governance Principles”).
The following table sets out the Company's position with regards to its compliance with ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate
Governance Principles and Recommendations (4th Edition):
A = Adopted
N/A = Not adopted/Not achieved in 2026 Financial Year
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Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight
1.1 A listed entity should have and
disclose a board charter setting
out:
a) the respective roles and
responsibilities of its
board and management;
and
b) Those matters expressly
reserved to the board
and those delegated to
management.
A The Company has adopted this recommendation to disclose the functions reserved to the Board and
those delegated to management. These functions can be viewed at the Company’s website:
https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/
The Company’s Board comprises four directors, being a Non - Executive Chairman, Managing Director
and two non-executive Directors. Therefore, the roles and functions of these directors within the
Company are flexible to allow it to best function within its level of available resources.
The full Board aims to meet at least every six weeks or at such times as agreed. In addition, strategy
meetings and any extraordinary meetings are held at such other times as may be necessary to address
any specific significant matters that may arise.
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.
A The Group ensures it thoroughly analyses and reviews the qualifications and experience of any potential
candidates. Background checks are performed, including speaking with personal and professional
references of potential candidates, before they are put forward for election.
The Company provides full biographical details of proposed candidates in any notice of meetings in
which a new director is proposed to be appointed or ratified, as well as information relating to other
directorships and interest which may reasonably be perceived to influence their capacity to bring
independent judgement to the Board.
1.3 A listed entity should have a
written agreement with each
director and senior executive
setting out the terms of their
appointment.
A Each director and senior executive has a written contract that sets out the terms of their appointment,
including their responsibilities and remuneration.
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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.
A The company secretary is directly accountable to the Board. Communication between the Board and
the company secretary is encouraged and matters of corporate governance and compliance are a
standing agenda item for Board meetings.
Professional development of directors, officers and management are encouraged by the Company.
The Company adopts a policy of circulating Board minutes to Directors at the earliest possible
opportunity following the Board meetings, to expedite the formalisation of items discussed at the
meetings.
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a diversity
policy;
(b) through its board or a
committee of the board set
measurable objectives for
achieving gender diversity
in the composition of its
board, senior executives and
workforce generally; and
(c) disclose in relation to each
reporting period:
(1) the measurable
objectives set for that
period to achieve
gender diversity;
(2) the entity’s progress
towards achieving
those objectives; and
A The Group is an equal opportunity employer and strives to foster diversity across the organisation. The
Group has adopted a diversity policy that is disclosed on the Company website.
As at the end of the year, the Group had the following proportion of men and women across the
organisation:
Men Women
Board 4 -
Senior Executives 2 -
Rest of Group 14 11
The Group does not have any set objectives or quotas for gender diversity across the organisation, rather
it employs based on merit and taking into consideration the most qualified and suited individual for the
role available.
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(3) either:
(A) the respective
proportions of men
and women on the
board, in senior
executive positions
and across the
whole workforce
(including how the
entity has defined
“senior executive”
for these purposes);
or
(B) if the entity is a
“relevant employer”
under the
Workplace Gender
Equality Act, the
entity’s most recent
“Gender Equality
Indicators”, as
defined in and
published under
that Act.
If the entity was in the
S&P / ASX 300 Index at
the commencement of
the reporting period, the
measurable objective for
achieving gender
diversity in the
composition of its board
should be to have not
less than 30% of its
directors of each gender
within a specified period.
The entity is not considered a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act.
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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 for each
reporting period whether
a performance
evaluation has been
undertaken in
accordance with that
process during or in
respect of that period
N/A The Chair periodically evaluates the performance of the Board via review and discussion. The Chair
periodically conducts a performance evaluation of the Managing Director by way of formal discussion
during which his/her performance is assessed against key performance indicators set previously. A
periodic evaluation of the performance of the Board as a whole has not been undertaken in the 2026
financial year. As the Company transitions into its development phase and onto a producing mine, we are
actively strengthening our governance framework. This includes introducing comprehensive policies to
formalise regular performance reviews for both the Board and the Managing Director.
1.7 A listed entity should:
a) have and disclose a
process for evaluating
the performance of its
senior executives at least
once every reporting
period; and
b) disclose for each
reporting period, whether
a performance
evaluation has been
undertaken in
accordance with that
process during or in
respect of that period.
N/A The Board, excluding the Managing Director, is responsible for evaluating the performance of the
Managing Director. This is achieved by discussions at Board meetings.
The Board as a whole is responsible for evaluating the performance of senior executives. This is also
achieved by discussion at Board meetings.
Performance evaluations for senior executives were discussed at board meetings, as the Company
transitions into the development and production stages of its lifecycle it will evolve it’s processes to
incorporate structured, regular reviews for all our senior executives.
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Principle 2: Structure the board to be effective and add value
2.1 The board of a listed entity
should:
a) have a nomination
committee which:
1. has at least three
members, a majority of
whom are independent
directors; and
2. is chaired by an
independent director,
and disclose
3. the charter of the
committee;
4. the members of the
committee; and
b) as at the end of the
reporting period, the
number of times the
committee met throughout
the period and the
individual attendances of
the members at those
meetings; or 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.
N/A The Board has no formal nomination committee at present. Acting in its ordinary capacity from time to
time as required, the Board carries out the process of determining the need for screening and
appointing new directors as well as succession planning. While the process of evaluating, appointing
new directors, and managing succession planning for senior management is currently carried out by
the full Board in its ordinary capacity, the Company is currently in a key transitional period of growth. As
we shift our focus toward the long-term development and operation of our business, we recognise the
value of evolving our governance structures. Consequently, in the near future we are preparing to
establish a dedicated Nomination Committee and enhance our internal policy framework to incorporate
routine, comprehensive reviews for the Board and Managing Director.
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2.2 A listed entity should have and
disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills that
the board currently has or is
looking to achieve in its
membership.
A The Board considers that it currently possesses an appropriate mix of skills for the level of Group
operations. The Company discloses the skills matrix above.
The Board consists of 4 Caucasian males. Candidates for Board positions are chosen on skills and merit,
and at this stage the Company is not seeking further representation on its Board.
As the Group progresses in its business cycle, the Board will consider the requisite skills that will best
complement the Company’s corporate strategies.
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
a) the names of the
directors considered by
the board to be
independent directors;
b) if a director has an
interest, position,
affiliation or relationship
of the type described in
Box 2.3 but the board is of
the opinion that it does
not compromise the
independence of the
director, the nature of
the interest, position or
relationship in question
and an explanation of
why the board is of that
opinion; and
c) the length of service of
each director.
A The Board considers the following Directors to be independent:
- Gary Comb
- Andrew Parker
- Richard Monti
Director appointment and resignation dates are disclosed in the Company’s annual report, within the
Directors’ report.
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2.4 A majority of the board of a
listed entity should be
independent directors.
A Three of the four Directors are considered independent. The Company believes that the equity
ownership of the non-executive Directors aligns the interests of the Directors with shareholders as a
whole and does not bias the decisions of the Board towards any personal interests.
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.
N/A The Chairman of the Company, Mr Gary Comb, is a Non - Executive Director, the Board considers that
Mr Comb is an Independent Director as he does not hold any material interest in the Company, is not
employed by the Company in a full time capacity and has no material business relationship with the
Company.
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.
A The Managing Director ensures that all new directors are inducted into the Company. Upon
commencement, the Managing Director formalises a letter of appointment setting out the terms of their
appointment and is provided with a ‘Corporate Governance Pack’ containing the Company’s
Constitution, Corporate Governance Policies and details of the Company’s directors’ and officers’
insurance policies.
The skill set of the Board is monitored regularly by the Board as a whole, taking into consideration the
stage of development of the Group’s assets, and the limited capital available to the Group.
Principle 3: Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically and responsibly
3.1 A listed entity should articulate
and disclose its values.
A The Groups values are articulated within its Code of Conduct which can be viewed on the Company’s
website https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/
3.2 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose a code of
conduct for its directors,
A The Group has formulated a code of conduct which can be viewed on the Company’s website
https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/
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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.
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.
A The Group has formulated a Whistleblower Policy which can be viewed on the Company’s website
https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/
3.4 A listed entity should:
(a) have and disclose an anti-
bribery and corruption policy;
and
(b) ensure that the board or
committee of the board is
informed of any material
breaches of that policy.
N/A The Group has not currently adopted an anti-bribery and corruption policy, however, the Board is
committed to maintaining the highest standards when conducting business in accordance with the
stated objectives contained within its Code of Conduct policy. Although anti-bribery and corruption
compliance is currently managed under the Group's overarching Code of Conduct, we are transitioning
our governance structures to match our business growth. As we progress further into the development
and operation of our business, we will be formalising and emboldening our framework with a dedicated
Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy. The Board requires all known incidents to be escalated immediately
and reinforces that any material breaches will lead to severe disciplinary action, including termination.
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Principle 4: Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports
4.1 The board of a listed entity
should:
(a) have an audit committee
which:
(1) has at least three
members, all of whom are
non-executive directors
and a majority of whom
are independent directors;
and
(2) is chaired by an
independent director, who
is not the chair of the
board, and disclose:
(3) the charter of the
committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications
and experience of the
members of the
committee; and
(5) in relation to each
reporting period, the
number of times the
committee met
throughout the period and
the individual
attendances of the
members at those
meetings; or
(b) if it does not have an audit
committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs
that independently verify and
N/A At this stage the Board comprises only four Directors, three of whom are considered independent. As
the Group transitions into the development and production phase, the Board will review its composition
to ensure it best supports the evolving scale of operations. Following this review, the Company expects
to be in a position to source additional directors and establish an independent audit committee if
required.
The Board has adopted an Audit Committee Charter, available on the Company’s website, to define its
roles and responsibilities while acting in the capacity of an audit committee. In this role, the Board
remains responsible for reviewing and monitoring financial reporting, audit and financial risk
management strategies, systems, and policies, ensuring these are effectively maintained and reported
on by senior management. The Board considers these matters to be handled efficiently and without
diminution in the absence of a standalone committee. However, as the Group transitions into the
development and production phase, it will review the composition of the Board to best support its
expanded operations, at which point the Company expects to be in a position to establish a formal Audit
and Risk Committee in accordance with its charter.
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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.
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.
A The Company obtains this declaration from the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for each
of its annual and half year financial statements.
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.
A The Company ensures that its external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions. Any
periodic reports such as the Quarterly cashflow and activities reports are reviewed and approved by the
Board prior to release to the ASX.
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Principle 5. Make timely and balanced disclosure
5.1 A listed entity should have a
written policy for complying
with its continuous disclosure
obligations under the Listing
Rules 3.1.
A The Company has instigated internal procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the
effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting and compliance with
relevant laws and regulations. The Board is acutely aware of the continuous disclosure regime and there
are strong informal systems in place to ensure compliance, underpinned by experience. The company
has adopted a Continuous disclosure Policy which can be found on the Company’s website at
https://boabmetals.com/corporate-governance/.
5.2 A listed entity should ensure
that its board receives copies of
all material market
announcements promptly after
they have been made.
A The Company sends all draft announcements to the Board prior to any release and seeks their
professional judgment as to the adequacy of any announcements which are material.
5.3 A listed entity that gives a new
and substantive investor or
analyst presentation should
release a copy of the
presentation materials on the
ASX Market Announcements
Platform ahead of the
presentation.
A The Company always releases all investor presentations on the ASX platform prior to any presentations
being made to investors and analysts.
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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.
A In line with adherence to continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX, all shareholders are kept
informed of major developments affecting the Group. This disclosure is through regular ASX shareholder
communications, including the Annual Report, Quarterly Reports, the Company website and the
distribution of specific releases covering major transactions or events via the website subscription
service.
6.2 A listed entity should have an
investor relations program that
facilitates effective two-way
communication with investors.
A The Company communicates with its shareholders publicly, primarily through ASX announcements and
by posting this information on the Company’s website. Further, the annual general meeting is the
central forum by which the Company is able to communicate effectively with shareholders, providing
them with access to information about the Group and enable their participation in decision-making.
6.3 A listed entity should disclose
how it facilitates and
encourages participation at
meetings of security holders.
A The Company monitors the residency of its shareholders and considers the most appropriate location
in which to hold its shareholder meetings. Attendees are given opportunities to query the Board on
operational and financial items at every meeting. Shareholders are also encouraged to submit questions
to the board both in person at shareholder meetings and via the Company’s share registry via electronic
submission.
6.4 A listed entity should ensure
that all substantive resolutions
at a meeting of security holders
are decided by a poll rather
than by a show of hands.
A In accordance with ASX best practice all resolutions are taken to a Poll.
6.5 A listed entity should give
security holders the option to
receive communications from,
and send communications to,
the entity and its security
registry electronically
A To the extent permissible by law, the Company sends all communication electronically, and tries to
minimise the amount of paper used in shareholder communications. As new shareholders join the
Company, they are given the opportunity to receive the annual report electronically via correspondence
from the Company’s share registry.
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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.
N/A While the Company does not currently maintain formalised, standalone risk management policies at
the corporate level, the Company conducts regular risk reviews of its current construction phase of its
development. The Board actively recognises its responsibility for identifying areas of significant business
risk and ensures adequate management arrangements are in place. Risk management is reviewed at
Board meetings, and a strong culture of risk awareness is continually encouraged among employees
and contractors. As the Group transitions into the development and production phase, the Board will
review its o
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