Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G
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Bannerman Energy Ltd W bannermanenergy.com
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23 September 2026
The Manager
Market Announcements Office
Australian Securities Exchange
Dear Manager,
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In accordance with the ASX Listing Rules, Bannerman Energy Ltd (ASX:BMN; OTCQB:BNNLF,
NSX:BMN) (Bannerman or the Company) attaches the following:
1. Corporate Governance Statement
2. Appendix 4G.
This announcement was authorised to be given to ASX by the Board of Directors of Bannerman.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Logan
Joint Company Secretary
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Corporate Governance Statement
Statement on Corporate Governance at Bannerman
Bannerman Energy Ltd (Bannerman or the Company) is committed to a corporate governance
regime which reflects Bannerman’s business principles and is designed to address the
Company’s responsibilities to its shareholders, employees, the community and other
stakeholders. Bannerman’s governance framework, principles and practices are regularly
reviewed and revised as appropriate to reflect changes in law and good practice in corporate
governance.
Bannerman is a listed entity and must comply with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Listing Rules, the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) Listing Rules, the OTCQX Market Rules, the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) and other Australian and international laws and
regulations.
The ASX Listing Rules require that the Company report on the extent to which it has followed the
Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – Fourth Edition published by the ASX
Corporate Governance Council in 2019 (Recommendations). This Corporate Governance
Statement (Statement) provides details of the Company’s compliance with the
Recommendations during the financial year ending 30 June 2026, or where appropriate, indicates
a departure from the Recommendations with an explanation. This Statement is current as of 23
September 2026 and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
Bannerman’s Constitution and charters and policies referred to in this Statement are published
on the Company’s website at https://bannermanenergy.com/corporate-governance/.
1. The Board of Directors
(a) Role and Responsibilities of the Board
The Bannerman Constitution provides that the business of the Company is managed by the
Directors. The central role of the Board is to oversee and approve the Company’s strategic
direction, to select and appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to oversee the Company’s
management and business activities and to report to shareholders.
The roles and responsibilities of the Board are formalised in the Board Charter. The Board Charter
defines in detail the matters that are reserved for the Board, its committees and those that the
Board has delegated to management.
In addition to matters required by law to be approved by the Board, the following powers are
reserved to the Board for decision:
Values - approving the Company’s statement of purpose and values to ensure the desired
culture within the Company is maintained;
Strategy - providing strategic oversight and approving strategic plans and initiatives;
Board performance and composition – evaluating the performance of non-executive
directors and determining the size and composition of the Board as well as recommending
to shareholders the appointment and removal of directors;
Leadership selection – determining the selection and evaluating the performance of the CEO
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and those executives reporting directly to the CEO;
Corporate responsibility – considering the social, safety, ethical and environmental impacts
of Bannerman’s activities and setting policy and monitoring compliance with safety,
corporate, environmental and social policies and practices;
Financial performance – approving Bannerman’s annual operating plans and budgets and
monitoring management, financial and operational performance;
Financial reports to shareholders – approving quarterly, annual and half-year reports and
disclosures to the market that contain, or relate to, financial projections, statements as to
future financial performance or changes to the policy or strategy of the Company;
Risk management – providing oversight of risk management and setting risk management
policy;
Remuneration – setting the Company’s remuneration framework to ensure it is aligned with
the Company’s purpose, values, strategic objectives and risk appetite; and
Establishing procedures – ensuring that the Board is in a position to exercise its power and
to discharge its responsibilities as set out in the Board Charter.
The Board also recognises its responsibilities to Bannerman’s employees, the communities and
environments within which Bannerman operates and, where relevant, other stakeholders.
(b) Role of Management
Responsibility for management of Bannerman’s operations and business activities is delegated
to the CEO who is accountable to the Board. The CEO’s duties are set out in Company’s Board
Charter. Specific limits on the authority delegated to the CEO and senior executives as appointed
by the Company are set out in the delegated authorities approved by the Board.
The role of management is to support the CEO and implement the running of the general
operations and financial business of the Company including instilling and reinforcing the
Company’s values, in accordance with the delegated authority of the Board.
(c) Key activities of the Board
The key activities of the Board undertaken during the 2026 financial year included:
Participating with management in strategic sessions to review Bannerman’s operating plan
and corporate strategy and providing input and guidance on management’s execution of
strategy;
Approving the execution of binding investment subscription and joint venture documentation
with CNNC Overseas Limited for the strategic financing for the funding, development and
operation of the Etango Uranium Project;
Continuing Board renewal with the appointment of existing Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gavin
Chamberlain, as Managing Director and Danny Goeman as an independent non-executive
director;
Satisfying itself that management has developed and implemented a sound system of risk
management and internal control;
Reviewing and updating key corporate governance policies and practices to ensure a robust
corporate governance system; and
Holding quarterly investor update webinars.
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(d) Board Composition
The Board is currently comprised of a majority of independent directors - five independent
directors and two executive directors. Details on each director’s background including experience,
skills and expertise and independence status and date of appointment are set out in the Directors’
Report of the Annual Report.
Name of director Position Independence
status
Term in
office
Qualifications
Brandon Munro Executive
Chairman
Executive 10.6 years LLB, B.Econ, GAICD,
GradDipAppFin SIA
Gavin Chamberlain Managing Director
and CEO
Executive 0.6 years BSc (Civil Eng), GDE,
GAICD
Alison Terry Independent Lead
Director and
Deputy Chair
Independent 4.0 years LLB (Hons), B.Econ,
GradDipBus(Actg),
FAICD
Felicity Gooding Non-Executive
Director
Independent 1.7 years BCom, FCA, GAICD,
GradDipCA
Clive Jones Non-Executive
Director
Independent 19.7 years B.App.Sc(Geol),
M.AusIMM
Bruce McFadzean Non-Executive
Director
Independent 1.8 years Grad Dip Mining,
FAusIMM
Danny Goeman Non-Executive
Director
Independent 0.6 years MBA, GAICD, FAIM
Table 1: Details of directors
Figures 1 - 4: Tenure, independence and diversity of directors
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Following Board changes in March 2026, female representation on the Board has reduced from
40% to 29% (including executive directors). The Board’s approach to Board composition and
diversity, including the rationale for recent appointments, is set out in section 8 of this Statement.
(e) Skills and Expertise of the Board
The Board aims to comprise directors with a broad range of skills, expertise and experience from
a diverse range of backgrounds that is appropriate to the Company and its strategy. The
Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee assists the Board with
reviewing Board composition, performance and succession planning.
In assessing the composition of the Board, the directors have regard to the following policies:
the role of the Chairman and CEO should not be filled by the same person;
the CEO should be a full-time employee of the Company;
the Board should include a majority of independent non-executive directors;
if the Chairman holds an executive role as an employee of the Company (“Executive
Chairman”), then one of the independent directors will be nominated by the Board as the
lead independent director (“Lead Independent Director”) and
the Board should represent a broad range of experience, skills and expertise considered
beneficial to the Company.
The executive and non-executive directors collectively have a range of relevant industry
experience, operational, financial and other skills and expertise to meet its objectives. The Board
and the Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee regularly consider and
evaluate the range of experience, skills and expertise necessary to direct the Company.
To assist with the review, the Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee
evaluates a Board skills matrix that the Committee determines is appropriate for Bannerman’s
operations, strategy and risks. During the year, Directors were asked to confirm their level of skill
or expertise against the Board skills matrix.
Based on the outcome of the review, the Board considers that it is of a sufficient size that is
appropriate and effective for the Company at its current stage and that the composition of the
current Board represents the best mix of directors that have an appropriate range of qualifications
and expertise, can understand and competently deal with current and emerging business issues
and can effectively review and challenge the performance of senior executives. The Board
supplements its expertise with internal and external subject matter experts as appropriate (for
example, regular attendance at Board meetings by executives and other advisers).
Set out below is the Board skills matrix, disclosing the skill or expertise of the Board of Directors,
including the executive directors. The Board also uses this matrix to identify potential areas of
focus for Board succession planning and to identify any professional development opportunities
that may benefit Directors.
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Board skills matrix
Foundational General awareness of the area gained through board oversight, briefings or adjacent
experience; not a primary area of expertise.
Proficient Demonstrated skill or experience gained through direct executive, professional or board-level
involvement in the area.
Expert Extensive, current or recent experience at a senior executive, professional or board level;
recognised depth of expertise directors and management would draw on.
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The mix of skills and experience that the Board would look to maintain and build on, include:
mining industry
uranium markets
Namibian operating environment
capital markets experience
relevant technical expertise as the Etango Project moves towards development and
production.
The Board also has regard to the Company’s Diversity Policy and Board Charter and will aim to
achieve diversity and independence in its membership where possible, also having regard to the
size and nature of the existing Board, and the magnitude of the Company’s operations.
(f) Chairman, Lead Independent Director and Deputy Chair
The Board Charter provides that the role of the Chairman and CEO should not be filled by the
same person and if there is an Executive Chairman, then one of the independent directors will be
nominated by the Board as the Lead Independent Director. Bannerman’s Constitution allows for
the Board to elect a deputy chair (“Deputy Chair”). The Chairman is responsible for leadership
of the Board, for the efficient organisation and conduct of the Board’s function and for the
promotion of relations between Board members and between Board and management that are
open, cordial and conducive to productive co-operation. The Lead Independent Director assists
in responsibilities including Board performance evaluation, agenda setting for Board meetings
and general meetings of shareholders. The primary role of Deputy Chair is to support the
Chairman and act as chair of the meeting when the Chairman is absent or unable to perform their
duties.
Mr Munro was appointed Executive Chairman in March 2024, and Ms Alison Terry was appointed
Lead Independent Director in March 2024 and Deputy Chair in July 2025.
The Company is at variance with Recommendation 2.5 in that the Board does not have an
independent chair. The Board has formed the view that it is appropriate to appoint an Executive
Chairman at this stage of the Company’s development and that given the in-depth knowledge of
Mr Munro with respect to the activities of the Company and uranium market in general, Mr Munro
is the most appropriate person to hold the position of Chair of the Board. The Board has appointed
Ms Terry as Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Chair to provide additional oversight and
leadership to the Board.
The roles of CEO and Executive Chairman are not held by the same person.
(g) Board Code of Conduct
Bannerman has developed a Board Code of Conduct, which describes the standards of ethical
behaviour that directors must maintain.
Compliance with the Board Code of Conduct will also assist Bannerman in effectively managing
its operating risks and meeting its legal and compliance obligations, as well as enhancing
Bannerman’s corporate reputation.
The Board Code of Conduct describes Bannerman’s requirements on matters such as
confidentiality, conflicts of interest, compliance with laws and regulations, and the protection and
proper use of Bannerman’s information and assets.
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(h) Director Independence
The Company’s Board Charter provides that the Board comprise itself of a majority of independent
non-executive directors. The Board has approved a policy on the independence of directors.
The policy provides that the independence of a director will be assessed by determining whether
the director is independent of management and free of any business or other relationship that
could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the
exercise of their unfettered and independent judgement.
The test of whether a relationship or business is material is based on the nature of the relationship
or business and on the circumstances and activities of the director. Materiality is considered from
the perspective of Bannerman, the persons or organisations with which the director has an
affiliation and from the perspective of the director. Materiality thresholds are considered by the
Board from time to time.
The Board considers that:
a material customer is a customer of Bannerman which accounts for more than 5% of
Bannerman’s consolidated gross revenue;
a supplier is material if Bannerman accounts for more than 5% of the supplier’s consolidated
gross revenue; and
a substantial shareholder of Bannerman or of any Bannerman subsidiary is someone who
holds 5% or more of the voting capital of the relevant entity.
The Board recognises that service on the Board for a period exceeding ten years is a period which
could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with a director’s ability to act
independently or in the best interests of the Company. In circumstances where a director’s tenure
exceeds ten years, the Board (other than that director) considers the director’s performance and
the Company’s circumstances as a whole and resolves whether there are grounds for determining
that the director is no longer independent.
The Board reviews the independence of directors before they are appointed, on an annual basis
and any other time where the circumstances of a director change such as to require
reassessment. The Board also monitors the independence of non-executive directors by tabling
the current interests of directors at each Board meeting. Where it is considered that a director has
a material personal interest or a potential or actual conflict, it is noted and where appropriate, the
relevant director leaves the meeting for that specific item of business. That decision is minuted.
The Board has reviewed the independence of each of the non-executive directors in office at the
date of this Statement and determined that they are all independent. The Board specifically
considered Mr Jones’s interests in the Company and tenure on the Board (0.88% voting power
and 19.7 years as of the date of this Statement) and considered the Company’s Independence of
Directors Policy and relevant corporate governance considerations as set out in the
Recommendations, Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, and concluded (with Mr Jones
recusing himself) that there were no grounds for rejecting Mr Jones as an independent director
and therefore he should be considered as such.
Executive Chairman Brandon Munro and Managing Director Gavin Chamberlain are not regarded
as independent due to their executive responsibilities.
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The details of each director’s independence are set out in Table 1 of this report and in the Directors’
Report of the Annual Report. The independent status of directors standing for election or re-
election is also disclosed in the notice of Annual General Meeting.
(i) Directors’ Retirement and Re-election
Bannerman’s Constitution states that at each annual general meeting one third, or nearest to one
third (excluding the Managing Director and any director appointed to fill a casual vacancy or as
an additional director), and any other director who has held office for three or more years
(excluding the Managing Director) since their last election must retire.
Any director appointed to fill a casual vacancy or as an additional director since the date of the
previous annual general meeting must submit themselves to shareholders for election at the next
annual general meeting. Directors who retire as required may offer themselves for re-election by
shareholders. At least one director must stand for election at each annual general meeting.
Board support for re-election of retiring directors is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory
director performance and assessment of overall Board composition and capabilities.
(j) Board Renewal and Succession Planning
The Board, in conjunction with its Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance
Committee, reviews the size and composition of the Board and the mix of existing and desired
competencies across members from time to time. In conducting the review, the matrix of skills
referred to in section 1(e) is used to enable to Board to assess the skills and experience of each
director and the combined capabilities of the Board and its committees.
An important factor in succession planning is ensuring the Board comprises directors with a mix
of qualifications, experience and expertise which will assist the Board in fulfilling its
responsibilities, as well as assisting management in identifying and understanding strategic
opportunities and risk to deliver long-term sustainable value. Also relevant is continuity and
corporate memory underpinning decisions made by the Board, significant professional experience
in Bannerman’s sector and long-term perspectives from the directors. This is balanced by renewal
of the Board to bring in new skills, experience and perspectives.
The Board has adopted guidelines in relation to the retirement and tenure of directors as set out
in the Board Charter and the Board Code of Conduct. The guidelines on tenure for the Board
provide that subject to circumstances prevailing at the time and the Company’s ability to find a
suitable replacement, directors should aim to retire from the Board at the conclusion of the annual
general meeting occurring after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the director’s first appointment or
election to the Board. The Board has a discretion to extend the specified maximum term where
the Board considers that an extension is in Bannerman’s best interests.
The tenure of each director is set out in Table 1 of this Statement and in the Directors’ Report of
the Annual Report. The mix of non-executive director tenure is depicted in Figure 1 of this
Statement.
Bannerman has been actively renewing the membership of the Board and has appointed five new
directors since 2022. The Board has reviewed the tenure of each of the directors in office as of
the date of this Statement and determined that notwithstanding the fact that Mr Munro has served
more than ten years as a director of the Company it is in the best interests of the Company to
support the re-election of Mr Munro at the 2026 Annual General Meeting due to the skills and
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experience, continuity and corporate memory that he brings to the Board. Mr Munro has over 25
years’ experience as a corporate lawyer and resources executive, including direct in-country
experience living and working in Namibia from 2009 to 2015 and is a prominent thought leader
within the uranium sector. Mr Munro has held executive roles with Bannerman since 2009,
including CEO from 2016 to 2024 and has served as Executive Chairman of Bannerman since
January 2024.
Independent non-executive director Mr Clive Jones has served more than 19 years as a director
of the Company. Shareholders re-elected Mr Jones at the 2025 Annual General Meeting for a
further three-year term and it is not the intention of Mr Jones or the Company that Mr Jones stand
for re-election after his current term.
(k) Evaluation of the Performance of the Board, committees and individual directors
The Board undertakes ongoing self-assessment and periodic reviews of the performance of the
Board, committees and individual directors. The Chairman of the Board is responsible for
determining the process for evaluating Board performance.
Historically, performance evaluations have consisted of various questionnaires which were
completed by each director and then reviewed, tabulated and analysed by the Chair of the
Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee. The analysis was then
summarised at the next Board meeting by the Chairman of the Board.
During the year, the Board conducted an evaluation of the desired skill set required, including a
gap assessment, to support effective succession planning. Further information regarding Board
Renewal and Succession Planning is set out in section 1(j) above.
Given the recent additional appointments of directors, performance evaluation of the Board, its
committees and individual directors will be undertaken for the 2026 financial year.
The performance of each director retiring at the next annual general meeting is taken into account
by the Board in determining whether or not the Board should support the re-election of the director.
All directors, including those seeking re-election, will be asked to reconfirm that they have
sufficient time to meet their responsibilities.
(l) Evaluation of the Performance of the Senior Executives
The Board undertakes annual reviews of the performance of the senior executives against
operational targets (key performance indicators), which is overseen by the Remuneration,
Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee. A senior executive, for these purposes,
means key management personnel (as defined in the Corporations Act) other than a non-
executive director.
Annual performance evaluations of senior executives were undertaken during the year in
accordance with the process disclosed in section 7 of the Remuneration Report.
(m)Nominations and Appointment of New Directors
Recommendations for nomination of new directors are considered by the Remuneration,
Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and approved by the Board as a whole.
Appropriate checks (including as to the person's character, experience, education, criminal record
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and bankruptcy history) of candidates are undertaken before appointment and all material
information in the Company’s possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-
elect a director is provided to security holders in the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
(n) Board Access to Information and Professional Advice
Subject to conflicts of interest, Directors have access to members of company management and
company information in the possession of management. Directors may seek external professional
advice in carrying out their Company-related duties. If external professional advice is sought, a
director is entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable costs where the Chairman approves such
a request for advice. In the case of a request made by the Chairman, approval is required by at
least two Board members.
(o) Conflicts of Interest
Directors are required to disclose any actual or potential conflict or material personal interests on
appointment as a director and are required to keep these disclosures up to date.
In the event that there is, or maybe, a conflict between the personal or other interests of a director,
then the director with an actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to a matter before the
Board does not receive the Board papers relating to that matter. When the matter comes before
the Board for discussion, the director withdraws from the meeting for the period the matter is
considered and takes no part in the discussion or decision-making process.
The Company maintains a register of interests and related party transactions which is tabled at
each Board meeting.
(p) Director and Senior Executive Appointment, Induction Training and Continuing
Education
All new directors are required to sign a letter of appointment which sets out the key terms and
conditions of their appointment, including duties, rights and responsibilities, the time commitment
envisaged and the Board’s expectations regarding their involvement with committee work.
Executive Directors and other senior executives enter into employment agreements which govern
the terms of their employment. Bannerman undertakes background and screening checks prior
to appointing senior executives. The biographies of Bannerman’s senior executives are available
on Bannerman’s website at https://bannermanenergy.com/directors-management/.
A formal induction is provided to all new directors. It includes an induction manual,
comprehensive meetings with the CEO, key executives and management, information on key
corporate and Board policies and visits to the Company’s Etango Project in Namibia.
The Board assesses each Directors’ skills and knowledge each year and considers the need for
new and existing Directors to undertake professional development to update and maintain the
skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as Directors effectively. All directors are
expected to maintain the skills required to discharge their obligations to the Company. Directors
are encouraged to undertake continuing professional education and where this involves industry
seminars and approved education courses, this is paid for by the Company where appropriate.
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(q) Director Remuneration
Details of the remuneration paid to directors (Executive and Non-Executive) are set out in the
Remuneration Report in the Annual Report. The Remuneration Report also contains information
on the Company’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for Non-
Executive Directors, Executive Directors and senior executives and the relationship between the
policy and company performance.
During the 2026 financial year, the Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate Governance
Committee commissioned an independent external review of the Company’s remuneration
framework by The Reward Practice Pty Ltd to ensure it remained aligned with Bannerman’s
evolving strategic priorities, market practice and shareholder interests. Following the annual
review of the Company’s remuneration framework, the Remuneration, Nomination and Corporate
Governance Committee recommended the Board approve changes designed to reinforce the link
between executive reward, delivery of the Company’s strategic objectives and the creation of
sustainable long-term shareholder value. The Board approved the introduction of a Short-Term
Incentive (STI) Plan and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan from 1 July 2026 which will measure
performance of senior executives over a 12-month and 3-year performance period, respectively.
Further information regarding the STI and LTI Plans is set out in section 8 of the Remuneration
Report.
Shareholders will be invited to consider and adopt the Remuneration Report at the Annual
General Meeting.
(r) Company Secretary
The appointment and removal of a Company Secretary is a matter for decision by the Board. The
Board Charter outlines the roles, responsibility and accountability of the Company Secretary. The
Joint Company Secretaries are responsible for the secretarial function including providing advice
to directors and executives on corporate governance and regulatory matters, recording minutes
of directors’ and committee meetings, administering Bannerman’s corporate governance
framework and giving effect to the Board’s decisions.
All directors have direct access to advice from the
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