Independence Group Sustainability Report 2019

DISCLOSURE NUMBER DISCLOSURE TITLE LOCATION OR EXPLANATION Human rights assessment 103-1 Explanation of the material topic and Boundary Sustainability fundamentals – Reporting our material priorities (page 69) 103-2 Management approach on Ethics and integrity Business integrity – Transparency – Human rights (page 25) Human Rights Policy 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Business integrity – Transparency – Human rights (page 25) 412-1 Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments IGO’s inaugural reporting period in relation to modern slavery has commenced. Our Modern Slavery Statement will include our approach to human rights reviews or impact assessments. 412-2 Employee training on human rights policies or procedures IGO’s inaugural reporting period in relation to modern slavery has commenced. Our Modern Slavery Statement will include our approach to human rights training. Common Management System Standard 6 – Training, Competence and Awareness Local communities 103-1 Explanation of the material topic and Boundary Sustainability fundamentals – Reporting our material priorities (page 69) 103-2 Management approach on Community and regional development, and Cultural heritage Annual Report – Making a difference (pages 16-17) Making a difference in the community (pages 55-61) Optimising business value – Working with our supply chain – supporting local and Aboriginal businesses (page 67) Community Policy IGO Group Community Standard 2 – Aboriginal Employment and Business Development 103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Annual Report – Making a difference (pages 16-17) Overview – Integrating sustainability (page 12) Making a difference in the community (pages 55-61) Performance data - Economic (page 81) 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs 100 per cent. IGO manages one mine operation. The Nova Operation has implemented a local community engagement approach, conducts social and environmental impact assessments, and has a range of development programs in place. Annual Report – Making a difference (pages 16-17) Making a difference in the community (pages 55-61) 413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities Making a difference in the community - Working in partnership with communities and Traditional Owners (page 56) MM6 Significant disputes relating to land use, customary rights of local communities and indigenous peoples In FY19, IGO had one significant dispute related to our exploration activities on a pastoral lease. We continue to negotiate with the affected party on this matter. MM7 Grievance mechanisms used to resolve disputes relating to land use, customary rights of local communities and Indigenous peoples, and the outcomes Sustainability fundamentals - Stakeholder engagement and communication (page 72) In FY19, IGO received two notable stakeholder complaints. One related to our exploration activities on a pastoral lease, which we continue to work through. The second related to the disturbance of an artefact scatter, which is now resolved. IGO SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019 — 93

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