Sustainability Scorecard and Targets 2026-27
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
17 August 2026
Sustainability Scorecard and Targets 2026/27
Bannerman Energy Ltd (ASX:BMN, OTCQX:BNNLF, NSX:BMN) (Bannerman or the Company) is
pleased to report our achievement against our Sustainability Targets for 2026 and our new
Sustainability Targets for the 2027 financial year.
The Sustainability Scorecard and Targets 2026/27 is also available for download from our website:
https://bannermanenergy.com/sustainability/
This ASX release was authorised by:
Gavin Chamberlain, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
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Important Notices
This announcement contains forward-looking statements which are identified by words such as ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘believes’, ‘estimates’,
‘targets’, ‘expects’, or ‘intends’ and other similar words that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on an
assessment of present economic and operating conditions, and on a number of assumptions regarding future events and actions that,
as at the date of this announcement, are considered reasonable. Such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future
performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are beyond
the control of the Company, the Directors, and the management. The Directors cannot and do not give any assurance that the results,
performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement will actually
occur and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Directors have no intention
to update or revise forward-looking statements, or to publish prospective financial information in the future, regardless of whether new
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the ASX listing rules. The information contained in this announcement does not constitute investment or financial product advice (nor
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objectives, financial situation or needs of any individuals. Before making any investment decisions, prospective investors should
consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own investment objectives, financial situation and needs and
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ABOUT BANNERMAN ENERGY (ASX:BMN, NSX:BMN, OTCQX:BNNLF)
Bannerman Energy Ltd is a uranium development business listed on the Australian and Namibian stock
exchanges and traded on the OTCQX Market in the US. Its flagship asset is the advanced Etango Uranium
Project located in the Erongo Region of Namibia.
Etango has benefited from extensive exploration and feasibility activity over the past 15 years. The Etango
tenement possesses a globally large-scale uranium mineral resource1
. In December 2022, a Definitive
Feasibility Study (DFS)2
was completed on the Etango-8 Project, confirming to a definitive-level the strong
technical and economic viability of conventional open pit mining and heap leach processing of the Etango
deposit at 8Mtpa throughput (for average annual output of 3.5 Mlbs U3O8). In March 2024, a scoping study3
demonstrated the capacity to expand annual production to 6.7 Mlbs U3O8.
Etango’s advanced credentials are further highlighted by the construction and multi-year operation of the
Etango Heap Leach Demonstration Plant, which comprehensively de-risked the conventional acid heap
leach process to be utilised on the Etango ore. All environmental approvals have been received for the
proposed Etango mine and external mine infrastructure, based on a 12-year environmental baseline.
Bannerman was awarded the Mining Licence for Etango in December 2023 and is progressing all key project
workstreams towards a targeted positive Final Investment Decision (FID) in parallel with strengthening
uranium market fundamentals.
Namibia is a premier uranium investment jurisdiction, with a 45-year history of uranium production and
export, excellent infrastructure and support for uranium mining from both government and community. As
the world’s third largest producer of uranium, Namibia is an ideal development jurisdiction boasting political
stability, security, a strong rule of law and an assertive development agenda. The Bannerman team has
ample direct experience in the development, construction and operation of uranium projects in Namibia, as
well as extensive links into the downstream nuclear power industry.
Bannerman has long established itself as an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) leader in the
uranium and nuclear energy sector. It is also a leader within Namibia on social development and community
engagement and exercises best-practice governance in all aspects of its business. This was recognised
with receipt of the 2023 African Mining Indaba’s ESG Award for Community Engagement.
1 and 2. Refer to Bannerman’s ASX release dated 6 December 2022, Etango-8 Definitive Feasibility Study. Bannerman confirms that it is not aware of
any new information or data that materially affects the information included in that release. All material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning
the estimates in that ASX release continue to apply and have not materially changed.
3. Refer to Bannerman’s ASX release dated 18 March 2024, Etango-XP and Etango-XT Scoping Study.
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Sustainability Scorecard
and Targets 2026/27
Looking ahead, the Sustainability Committee has endorsed a new set of sustainability targets for FY2027. Structured
around the Company's People, Planet and Performance pillars, these goals build on the progress achieved during
FY2026 and will guide Bannerman's decision-making as the Etango Project advances.
On behalf of the Sustainability Committee, I would like to thank our employees, contractors, communities,
shareholders and other stakeholders for their continued support and commitment throughout the year.
Their contribution remains fundamental to Bannerman's ambition to create sustainable long-term value
through the delivery of the Etango Project.
Alison Terry
Chair: Sustainability Committee
Lead Independent Non-Executive Director
As Chair of Bannerman Energy's Sustainability Committee, I am pleased to present the Company's FY2026 Sustainability Scorecard, which summarises
performance against the targets established for the reporting year.
FY2026 marked an important milestone in Bannerman's evolution, with the announcement of the strategic joint venture agreement with CNNC Overseas
Limited for the Etango Project, alongside continued progress on early works. Together, these developments saw the Company continue to evolve its
governance, management systems and organisational capability ahead of full-scale construction.
The outcomes presented in this Scorecard demonstrate disciplined progress across the Company’s sustainability priorities. During FY2026, Bannerman:
Sustained its strong safety performance, with zero Lost Time Injuries recorded during the reporting period.
Maintained a sound environmental record, with no reportable environmental incidents.
Implemented a dedicated sustainability management system to enhance oversight and reporting.
Introduced the Supply Chain Code of Conduct to reinforce expectations across the supply chain.
Advanced mine closure planning alongside the development of Etango.
Expanded workforce capability through ongoing development and training.
Continued investing in local communities, with a particular focus on education and youth support initiatives.
These achievements provide a solid foundation for the Company's continued growth and future success.
We are committed to creating sustainable benefits for all our stakeholders.
Review & Outlook
2026/27
Sustainability
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Social Investment
Sustainability Scorecard
FY2026
People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Achieve 17 years without a Lost-Time Injury (LTI).
Throughout the reporting period, Bannerman recorded no Lost-Time Injuries (LTI’s), maintaining its long-standing LTI-free record and remaining on
track to achieve the 17-year milestone in October 2026. This performance was supported by the Company’s Visible Felt Leadership programme and a
broad range of safety initiatives delivered throughout the year, including practical hand injury prevention demonstrations ("Your Hands – Your Future"),
line-of-fire awareness through the "Stay in Your Lane" campaign, Global Safety Week activities focused on critical risk management and mental health,
and ongoing campaigns promoting critical controls, personal responsibility for safety and winter driving awareness.
Raise awareness with mutual aid and public-response groups about Etango management plans for transport and workplace emergencies.
Awareness of Etango transport and workplace emergency management plans was strengthened through ongoing engagement with the Erongo
Regional Road Safety Forum, the Swakopmund Fire Brigade and mutual aid collaboration initiatives involving government authorities and mining
companies. Activities included quarterly Chamber of Mines Safety Committee meetings, participation in the annual Namibian Uranium Association
emergency response exercise, and transport safety improvements, such as additional signage along the C28 road, which is a main transport route for
Etango and other mines in the area.
Actively engage key stakeholders by providing regular updates on the Etango Project progress, inviting their feedback, and addressing
grievances in a fair and efficient manner.
Stakeholder engagement remained active throughout the reporting period, with regular project updates delivered via stakeholder meetings, site visits,
community publications including the Omasa newsletter, and other engagement activities, alongside ongoing enhancements to the Company's
grievance management process. No formal grievances were recorded during the reporting period.
Strengthen the Early Learner Assistance (ELA) programme in the Erongo region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation,
Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, by supporting 400 learners in the most disadvantaged primary schools.
Through its ELA programme, Bannerman supported 355 learners across 17 of the most disadvantaged primary schools in the Erongo region. Due to
delays with local school coordination, the target of 400 learners was not reached within the reporting period; However the additional 45 learners were
supported in July 2026 (outside of reporting window). The Company also delivered the Namibia High School Essay Competition, promoting awareness
of career opportunities in the mining industry and encouraging secondary school students to consider careers in Namibia's mining industry.
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Social Investment cont.
Human Capital
Labour and Working Conditions
People Continue supporting Mondesa Youth Opportunities (MYO) as a primary co-sponsor
Bannerman continued its support of MYO as a primary co-sponsor, contributing to programmes that empower young people through education, skills
development and personal growth. This long-term partnership was further strengthened through Executive Committee engagement and the finalisation
of a renewed three-year support agreement to continue delivering youth development initiatives within the community.
Bannerman's broader social investment programme also extended to annual funding for the Tourism Supporting Conservation Trust (TOSCO), the
Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) and the Namibia Chamber of Environment (NCE), together with infrastructure improvements at Vanessa
Kindergarten and support for the Katora Primary School hostel in Spitzkoppe.
Expand and deepen the capability framework to reflect the transition of organisational scale and complexity from project development into
operational readiness.
Workforce requirements over the next 12 to 18 months were assessed to strengthen the organisational framework, succession resilience and
operational readiness, facilitating the Company's transition to the next phase of project development. Particular focus was placed on sequencing critical
recruitment and onboarding aligned with project milestones and the operational ramp-up plan, ensuring the necessary management, operational,
technical, HSE, environmental and support capabilities are in place ahead of future operations.
Formalise and embed the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) through the communication of Human Resources (HR) policies and
strengthened employee feedback, wellbeing, diversity, and equity mechanisms.
Bannerman developed and formalised the framework for its EVP during the reporting period, completing key preparatory work ahead of organisation-
wide implementation. The next phase will focus on communicating and embedding the EVP across the organisation, supporting the consistent
application of HR policies, enhancing employee wellbeing and strengthening diversity, equity and employee feedback mechanisms.
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Preparing for Closure
Achieve zero reportable environmental incidents and mitigate high-risk impacts that may arise.
No reportable environmental incidents occurred during the reporting period. Routine environmental inspections continued across project activities,
while environmental performance was regularly reviewed to support effective environmental risk management and continuous improvement. Two
independent environmental audits were successfully completed during the reporting period, with no non-conformances identified. All Environmental
Clearance Certificates remained in place, together with the required National Heritage Council Letters of Consent.
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Prevention of Environmental Impact
Environmental Stewardship
Formalise and continually improve a comprehensive Waste Management Plan in collaboration with waste removal and recycling service
providers, informed by monitoring of waste disposal practices, waste volumes and environmental performance.
A comprehensive Waste Management Plan was finalised and approved during the reporting period, formalising arrangements for waste handling,
interim storage, disposal, recovery and recycling. Ongoing collaboration with construction teams and service providers, together with monitoring of
waste streams and disposal practices, supported continued improvements to waste management controls across project activities.
Review and update the Mine Closure Plan and related costs, taking into account updates to the detailed design.
The Mine Closure Plan was reviewed and updated during the reporting period to reflect ongoing refinement of the project design. Closure planning
assumptions and associated cost estimates were reviewed to support long-term closure planning and progressive rehabilitation objectives.
Review and rank the suitability of waste-rock types to cover spent heap-leach (ripios) or other materials on closure.
Waste rock materials were assessed for potential closure applications, including evaluation of their suitability as capping materials and their acid and
metalliferous drainage potential, with suitable materials identified for closure cover systems and other rehabilitation measures.
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Ethics Compliance and Transparency
Supply Chain
Implement software to ‘plan-do-check-act’, record and report, across Bannerman's sustainability disciplines.
A sustainability management system was successfully implemented during the reporting period, establishing a centralised framework for managing
sustainability information across the organisation. The system supports a more consistent and integrated approach to sustainability governance,
performance oversight and reporting.
Performance
Reporting System and Disclosures
Continue the rollout of training and awareness of Corporate Policies, including Human Rights.
Training and awareness activities were delivered during the reporting period to strengthen understanding of Corporate Policies, including Human
Rights. Revised and newly approved policies were communicated across the organisation through structured awareness and engagement initiatives.
Achieve Board endorsement and publication of the Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
The Supply Chain Code of Conduct was approved by the Board and published during the reporting period, establishing clear expectations for ethical
conduct and responsible business practices across the supply chain.
Train Bannerman responders to register calls to Bannerman's contact line in the sustainability software and report on the nature of contact
including grievances.
The Community Grievance Mechanism was further refined during the reporting period, with key preparatory work completed to support its
implementation. The next phase will focus on rolling out the mechanism across the organisation and supporting the consistent recording, tracking and
management of stakeholder interactions, including grievances.
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Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure
Advance readiness for AASB S2 reporting through enhanced sustainability performance measurement, data management and reporting systems.
Supply chain
Implement supplier and contractor prequalification and due diligence processes aligned with Bannerman's values and sustainability expectations.
Operational readiness
Complete implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Deploy the Environmental Management System software solution.
People
Sustainability Targets
FY2027
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Achieve zero Lost-Time Injuries during the reporting period.
Every supervisor on the Etango site will complete one Visible Felt Leadership or Hunt for Risk intervention per week, and close 95% of actions within
their specified due date, with no actions remaining overdue.
Undertake 100% of scheduled critical risk control verifications and safety assurance audits at the Etango site, with zero critical risk control findings
and no outstanding audits.
Organisational Capability
Establish and operationalise the Human Resources Information System and payroll system to support the company's organisational growth.
Advance implementation of the workforce plan through staged recruitment and workforce capability development in preparation for future operations.
Achieve local Namibian recruitment target of more than 80% employees.
Community and stakeholder relations
Build and implement a structured Corporate Social Investment framework and selection criteria, with a focus on education, youth and Small and
Medium-sized Enterprise development.
Establish a baseline for stakeholder sentiment and monitor ongoing sentiment through regular engagement and perception surveys.
Environmental Stewardship
Achieve zero reportable environmental incidents.
Maintain compliance with environmental approval requirements throughout construction on Etango.
Responsible Construction Practices
Establish environmental measurement and reporting systems for water use, water quality and emissions.
Record, map, and monitor all targeted plant species identified in the Etango Environmental Impact Assessment for rescue, relocation, and seed
collection prior to land disturbance activities.
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Performance
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